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A review by little_miss_darkness
Caught Up by Liz Tomforde
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Am I just predictable and keep giving 5 star ratings, or is this series just this good?
There seem to be subtle warnings in each book about whom the next book will be, and I am glad I was right, and we get Kai's story. As a single dad who dedicates all his time and effort and love to his adorable son, Max, he deserves a fairy-tale ending. And with whom better than a fiery, blunt and untamable Miller Montgomery to shake Kai up and turns that grumpy and controlling single dad into a picture of joy?
Part of me is slightly disappointed because I keep waiting for Rio's story. He's a lovable goof that only wants to find love, but somehow everyone around him keeps finding it while it eludes him. While I don't want to spoil it for anyone who might be reading this as well, the ending makes it very clear about whom the next book will be, and while I'm still excited to read it because I know it will be good, unfortunately, it's not Rio's turn yet.
Kai was ready to retire the second he found out he was a dad and wanted to spend the rest of his life focusing on his son and making sure he never feels his mother's absence (something for which Kai feels guilty, though he shouldn't). Miller, on the other hand, has spent her career chasing accolades and achievements, trying to justify her father's decision to retire and spend his life in one place in order to take care of her. She was running herself ragged but didn't feel like she could stop running because Monty, her dad, finally has a job he loves and Miller didn't want him to feel like he has to stay in one place for him.
By the end, both Kai and Miller finally realize that as long as they, and Max, are happy, the rest will come. This story hit a particulate note with me, because it shows that it's okay to change your priorities. If you suddenly find yourself doing something you simply don't love, it's okay to quit and figure out what works for you, what makes you happy. You might find something you were never looking for, but needed.
There seem to be subtle warnings in each book about whom the next book will be, and I am glad I was right, and we get Kai's story. As a single dad who dedicates all his time and effort and love to his adorable son, Max, he deserves a fairy-tale ending. And with whom better than a fiery, blunt and untamable Miller Montgomery to shake Kai up and turns that grumpy and controlling single dad into a picture of joy?
Part of me is slightly disappointed because I keep waiting for Rio's story. He's a lovable goof that only wants to find love, but somehow everyone around him keeps finding it while it eludes him. While I don't want to spoil it for anyone who might be reading this as well, the ending makes it very clear about whom the next book will be, and while I'm still excited to read it because I know it will be good, unfortunately, it's not Rio's turn yet.
Kai was ready to retire the second he found out he was a dad and wanted to spend the rest of his life focusing on his son and making sure he never feels his mother's absence (something for which Kai feels guilty, though he shouldn't). Miller, on the other hand, has spent her career chasing accolades and achievements, trying to justify her father's decision to retire and spend his life in one place in order to take care of her. She was running herself ragged but didn't feel like she could stop running because Monty, her dad, finally has a job he loves and Miller didn't want him to feel like he has to stay in one place for him.
By the end, both Kai and Miller finally realize that as long as they, and Max, are happy, the rest will come. This story hit a particulate note with me, because it shows that it's okay to change your priorities. If you suddenly find yourself doing something you simply don't love, it's okay to quit and figure out what works for you, what makes you happy. You might find something you were never looking for, but needed.