A review by sass_sass
Stand by A.L. Jackson

4.0

Bittersweet Conclusion to the Series

This is the story of Zee, the drummer for Sunder. He's the good boy whom acts as a mother hen to the other guys. Always a giver, never feeling worthy of anything just for him. Another book filled with misplaced guilt and sadness, but also filled with love and family and sweetness.

I've learned a couple of things after reading these books:

1. If your friends feel like family and have your back, don't keep secrets from them. Burdens are meant to be shared.

2. When times get tough, your true friends will always be there for you.

3. When someone comes into your life and you feel the feels you've never had before, hold onto them! They've been thrust into your life for a reason!

4. Don't give up on love. Don't feel unworthy of love, even if you've made mistakes in the past.

5. Broken people are transformative. They can become something new.

6. Being broken doesn't mean that you don't have value. Your experiences only increase your worth.

7. Judge less. Understand more. Open more. Love more.

So, all in all this series was a good read. This book was a good read on its own and wrapped things up nicely. I'm not sure I recommend a binge fest like I did, because the storylines are kind of similar, but I'd definitely read it again. Loved it!