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A review by gabbysreading
Stand by A.L. Jackson
5.0
Chills. This books gave me chills. To say Zee intrigued me from the very beginning of this incredible series would be a massive understatement. I was so desperate to get the story behind the quiet and mysterious drummer of Sunder, Zee Kennedy. My goodness! What a story it is!! I was not disappointed. I am in awe of this book. I didn’t want to put it down. A.L. Jackson’s beautifully written words made me feel so many things. It made me smile. It broke my heart. I swooned and I cried (a lot). I fell completely in love with amazing characters and fiercely despised others. I felt everything!! Alexis and Zee’s story captured my heart and I’m ok if I never get it back. I loved loved loved Stand so very much!
We knew so little of Zee throughout the series. He was so quiet and reserved. He didn’t partake in the partying or drinking like his bandmates. Always stayed under the radar. We learned early in the series that he stepped in and became the drummer of the band after his brother Mark passed away. Well… it turns out the man has some major secrets. I was stunned. My heart wept for him. Torn between what he wants and what he feels he deserves and weighed down by guilt and obligation left him feeling so alone. Zee was living someone else’s life for such a long time. Gah! I just wanted to wrap him up in a hug. When he is with Alexis, it’s a beautiful and brilliant harmony and peace. They are magic together with undeniable chemistry. She’s so sweet, honest and innocent. I absolutely adore her!! Alexis, also with her own guilt and sense of obligations, is such a light for Zee and he’s a wish come true for her. These two …are just so perfect together. I can’t get over it.
Stand is the perfect conclusion to this amazing series. It tied up all the Sunder boys’ stories wonderfully. *sigh, I hate to see the Bleeding Stars series come to an end. It’s one of my favorite series of all time. The beautiful lyrical words of A.L. Jackson made me cry more tears than any other series. I’ve also found some of my favorite characters ever written. (Ash!!! I heart him so much!) I am grateful to have read all the Bleeding Stars books and I can’t wait to see what else A.L. Jackson has up her sleeves.
We knew so little of Zee throughout the series. He was so quiet and reserved. He didn’t partake in the partying or drinking like his bandmates. Always stayed under the radar. We learned early in the series that he stepped in and became the drummer of the band after his brother Mark passed away. Well… it turns out the man has some major secrets. I was stunned. My heart wept for him. Torn between what he wants and what he feels he deserves and weighed down by guilt and obligation left him feeling so alone. Zee was living someone else’s life for such a long time. Gah! I just wanted to wrap him up in a hug. When he is with Alexis, it’s a beautiful and brilliant harmony and peace. They are magic together with undeniable chemistry. She’s so sweet, honest and innocent. I absolutely adore her!! Alexis, also with her own guilt and sense of obligations, is such a light for Zee and he’s a wish come true for her. These two …are just so perfect together. I can’t get over it.
Stand is the perfect conclusion to this amazing series. It tied up all the Sunder boys’ stories wonderfully. *sigh, I hate to see the Bleeding Stars series come to an end. It’s one of my favorite series of all time. The beautiful lyrical words of A.L. Jackson made me cry more tears than any other series. I’ve also found some of my favorite characters ever written. (Ash!!! I heart him so much!) I am grateful to have read all the Bleeding Stars books and I can’t wait to see what else A.L. Jackson has up her sleeves.