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A review by em_thebookish_girl
The Tipoff by Sonia Esperanza
5.0
The Tipoff is a standalone and book #2 in the Love, Philly series. I haven't read Hijacked as yet, but after reading this amazing book I'm definitely planning to read it very soon. I'm speechless, I don't know where to begin. I'm so happy that The Tipoff was my first June read. Sonia Esperanza did a phenomenal job in executing this plot. Yes, there are some sensitive subjects mentioned in this book, and it might be unsettling for some readers to read. You can feel Lily's (heroine) sorrow, heartache and grief after losing her brother. Her daily stuggles to get through each the day. How she alienated herself from the people closest to her; closing herself off not allowing anyone in. Especially, the one person she needed the most her best friend, ex fiance Knight (hero). When Lily's brother Ezra died, she also lost a piece of herself. She changed to the point that she barely recognized herself.
In a way, Lily blamed herself for not saving her brother, and you could say that she was trying to redeem herself by throwing herself into her work, saving lives. And she was determined to make a change; Lily will not give up so easily. Lily lives accordingly to her new routine; she may seem to have everything in her life in order, but when Knight returns back home old wounds are reopened. Knight never wanted to give up on Lily in the first place, but now that he is back Knight is determined to win back Lily. And his love for Lily is indescribable. As I turned each page, my heart was breaking to witness Lily's and Knight's pain. There were some scenes that nearly made me tear up. It's an emotional, raw and intense read. I really enjoyed how the storyline unfolded. Throughout the book the characters and plot developed amazingly.
Sonia Esperanza's writing is outstanding, I loved how she incorporated the sporting terms in this book. How she highlighted a serious topic/issue that desperately needs to be addressed. And how deeply it affects everyone, families and communities. Sonia Esperanza has easily become one of my favorite authors and I cannot wait to read more of her work. Overall, it's a fantastic read, I highly recommend it!
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest
In a way, Lily blamed herself for not saving her brother, and you could say that she was trying to redeem herself by throwing herself into her work, saving lives. And she was determined to make a change; Lily will not give up so easily. Lily lives accordingly to her new routine; she may seem to have everything in her life in order, but when Knight returns back home old wounds are reopened. Knight never wanted to give up on Lily in the first place, but now that he is back Knight is determined to win back Lily. And his love for Lily is indescribable. As I turned each page, my heart was breaking to witness Lily's and Knight's pain. There were some scenes that nearly made me tear up. It's an emotional, raw and intense read. I really enjoyed how the storyline unfolded. Throughout the book the characters and plot developed amazingly.
Sonia Esperanza's writing is outstanding, I loved how she incorporated the sporting terms in this book. How she highlighted a serious topic/issue that desperately needs to be addressed. And how deeply it affects everyone, families and communities. Sonia Esperanza has easily become one of my favorite authors and I cannot wait to read more of her work. Overall, it's a fantastic read, I highly recommend it!
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest