bschoonover88 's review for:

Crashing Waves by Kelsey Kingsley

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Arc read: 

When one of your favorite authors promises a tear filled book and doesn’t disappoint and you know because it’s a Duology that book one is going to leave you heartbroken… Crashing Waves is just that and more. 

The MmC Max is a wounded man, after years of abuse, neglect and fear he does what he feels is best with a little nudging from his Asshole father, and joins the army right out of high school. This does help him, find himself and truly realize just how bad things were but comes with its own trauma of course.

In the wake of 9/11 and a long tour over seas, he has a once in a lifetime meeting with a woman who makes him feel seen only to learn that she’s taken and out of reach. 

Then disaster strikes, he and his best friend gravely wounded, medically discharged and heading home to more abuse, more trauma and a bridge calling his name. Saved by a childhood flame, things seem to be finally calming down, he has found love, acceptance, and family. Until everything comes to a head with only pages left and you’re left just as heartbroken as Max.

Will he find redemption? Will he allow himself to love again? I can’t wait to see how Kelsey resolves this epic love story.