A review by tde_atc29
Give Me a Reason by A.L. Jackson

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a mood read here for the vibes kind of book.  First I want to say that I loved the plot and story of this book.   There are twists and turns and things I didn’t see coming which added to the suspense.   And the characters are amazing.   I love the dark vs light metaphors throughout.   It’s definitely a slow burn but when it finally ignites - 🥵.  I love how the FMC and MMC both have their own problems and traumas that they help each other heal from.   And I am always down for a man that will burn down the world to protect his woman!!! 

Now my reasons for the stars was the writing style.  It just threw me off.  And some of the sentences a character would say didn’t even count as full sentences - just thoughts but it didn’t sound like the dialogue was for a thought and it was all just different and something I wasn’t used to I guess.  Felt like there was a lot of fluff for no reason.   And I’m sorry but it is not an enemies to lovers story.   There may have been some angst between them at first, but it wasn’t caused by enemy feelings - just a denial of what they really felt.  

I did enjoy it and plan on reading the other stories in Redemption Hills!! 3.5⭐️