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A review by sorasbookland
Variation by Rebecca Yarros
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
This romance is a heartbreaking and beautifully story about love, loss, and second chances, that speaks to your soul.
Allie is an elite ballerina forced to confront her past when an injury derails her career. She faces not only the ghosts of her past but also her unresolved feelings for Hudson Ellis, the boy who once held her heart and the man who still holds her soul. Husdson is a steadfast and selfless coast guard rescue swimmer, he has his own burdens, grappling with regrets about leaving Allie years ago.
The chemistry between Allie and Hudson is palpable, a blend of shared history and undeniable tension. Their journey is a masterful exploration of vulnerability as they navigate their complicated past, enter Hudson’s niece whose seeking truths about her birth mother. This development brings Allie and Hudson closer together while also forcing them to face the choices that shaped their lives and it adds a fresh layer of depth, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Also, the coastal setting serves as a soothing backdrop, contrasting the emotional storms within the story.
Rebecca doesn’t just write stories, she creates worlds and emotions you don’t want to leave. It’s the kind of book that reminds you why you love to read, the kind of book that stays with you long after you finish it, making you reflect on the choices you make and the love that has the power to heal. An ABSOLUTE must-read!
𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 :
• second chance
• forced proximity
• small town
• friends to enemies to lovers
• fake dating
𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 : ♾️★
Allie is an elite ballerina forced to confront her past when an injury derails her career. She faces not only the ghosts of her past but also her unresolved feelings for Hudson Ellis, the boy who once held her heart and the man who still holds her soul. Husdson is a steadfast and selfless coast guard rescue swimmer, he has his own burdens, grappling with regrets about leaving Allie years ago.
The chemistry between Allie and Hudson is palpable, a blend of shared history and undeniable tension. Their journey is a masterful exploration of vulnerability as they navigate their complicated past, enter Hudson’s niece whose seeking truths about her birth mother. This development brings Allie and Hudson closer together while also forcing them to face the choices that shaped their lives and it adds a fresh layer of depth, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Also, the coastal setting serves as a soothing backdrop, contrasting the emotional storms within the story.
Rebecca doesn’t just write stories, she creates worlds and emotions you don’t want to leave. It’s the kind of book that reminds you why you love to read, the kind of book that stays with you long after you finish it, making you reflect on the choices you make and the love that has the power to heal. An ABSOLUTE must-read!
𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 :
• second chance
• forced proximity
• small town
• friends to enemies to lovers
• fake dating
𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 : ♾️★