aelrae's review against another edition
5.0
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT your typical friends to lovers romance. You WILL cry. This book WILL show you what grief and depression feel like. You WILL hug your kindle after reading, hoping that Dani & Garrett feel it.
How do you go on without someone who was essential to your happiness...?
After the untimely death of her best friend, this is something that Dani needs to figure out how to do. And it's not going well at all. She feels as if no-one else understands what she's going through, considering the fact that she was telling Leah about how unhappy she was with life & her relationship with Carson the day of the accident. But all that starts to change when she runs into Garrett again. He's the only person content to let her work through her grief & depression at her own pace, so when life becomes too much - he's the one she runs to.
I've been in love with her forever...
No stranger to grief himself, Garrett understands what Dani's going through - and he wants to help. So what if he's been in love with her for years? She's never seen him that way and he's ok with that. As long as she learns to be happy again, that's all that matters.
But what happens when Dani realizes that Garrett's feelings are far deeper than friendship?
I just have to say that this might just be the best novel that Michelle Dare has written to date. It's not very often that a book makes me cry within the first few chapters, but she's managed to make it happen. I can honestly say that this story touched my heart in ways that I couldn't begin to describe.
How do you go on without someone who was essential to your happiness...?
After the untimely death of her best friend, this is something that Dani needs to figure out how to do. And it's not going well at all. She feels as if no-one else understands what she's going through, considering the fact that she was telling Leah about how unhappy she was with life & her relationship with Carson the day of the accident. But all that starts to change when she runs into Garrett again. He's the only person content to let her work through her grief & depression at her own pace, so when life becomes too much - he's the one she runs to.
I've been in love with her forever...
No stranger to grief himself, Garrett understands what Dani's going through - and he wants to help. So what if he's been in love with her for years? She's never seen him that way and he's ok with that. As long as she learns to be happy again, that's all that matters.
But what happens when Dani realizes that Garrett's feelings are far deeper than friendship?
I just have to say that this might just be the best novel that Michelle Dare has written to date. It's not very often that a book makes me cry within the first few chapters, but she's managed to make it happen. I can honestly say that this story touched my heart in ways that I couldn't begin to describe.
thewitchybibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
This book is one that will emotionally grip you and take you down a rabbit hole that is beautifully written. What Michelle Dare did with this book is nothing short of amazing. It felt real. The emotions. The pain. The heartache. Everything. Also the finding love when you are least expecting it with someone you never thought possible.
The character build was amazing too because you get to go through the motions of the tragic events that took place and feel what both Dani and Garrett go through. As well as the side characters. You get to see how the heartbreak affected everyone in a different way.
I think what I really adored about this book is Garrett. Coming from such a closed off place to where he is now, was a huge growth for him. Garrett is that rare gem. He is one of those guys that is always around in the background but because he isn't vocal, you never look at him in a certain way. I know Garrett is probably already claimed.. but dudes.. I need him.. he is just one of those special BBF you want to tuck away and take care of for ever!
Overall, I think this is one of my favorite works by Michelle Dare. I have been following her for a while and with the emotions that were evoked during this tale, it left me shattered yet whole by the end. Stunningly beautiful and a must read!
The character build was amazing too because you get to go through the motions of the tragic events that took place and feel what both Dani and Garrett go through. As well as the side characters. You get to see how the heartbreak affected everyone in a different way.
I think what I really adored about this book is Garrett. Coming from such a closed off place to where he is now, was a huge growth for him. Garrett is that rare gem. He is one of those guys that is always around in the background but because he isn't vocal, you never look at him in a certain way. I know Garrett is probably already claimed.. but dudes.. I need him.. he is just one of those special BBF you want to tuck away and take care of for ever!
Overall, I think this is one of my favorite works by Michelle Dare. I have been following her for a while and with the emotions that were evoked during this tale, it left me shattered yet whole by the end. Stunningly beautiful and a must read!
thewitchybibliophile's review
5.0
This book is one that will emotionally grip you and take you down a rabbit hole that is beautifully written. What Michelle Dare did with this book is nothing short of amazing. It felt real. The emotions. The pain. The heartache. Everything. Also the finding love when you are least expecting it with someone you never thought possible.
The character build was amazing too because you get to go through the motions of the tragic events that took place and feel what both Dani and Garrett go through. As well as the side characters. You get to see how the heartbreak affected everyone in a different way.
I think what I really adored about this book is Garrett. Coming from such a closed off place to where he is now, was a huge growth for him. Garrett is that rare gem. He is one of those guys that is always around in the background but because he isn't vocal, you never look at him in a certain way. I know Garrett is probably already claimed.. but dudes.. I need him.. he is just one of those special BBF you want to tuck away and take care of for ever!
Overall, I think this is one of my favorite works by Michelle Dare. I have been following her for a while and with the emotions that were evoked during this tale, it left me shattered yet whole by the end. Stunningly beautiful and a must read!
The character build was amazing too because you get to go through the motions of the tragic events that took place and feel what both Dani and Garrett go through. As well as the side characters. You get to see how the heartbreak affected everyone in a different way.
I think what I really adored about this book is Garrett. Coming from such a closed off place to where he is now, was a huge growth for him. Garrett is that rare gem. He is one of those guys that is always around in the background but because he isn't vocal, you never look at him in a certain way. I know Garrett is probably already claimed.. but dudes.. I need him.. he is just one of those special BBF you want to tuck away and take care of for ever!
Overall, I think this is one of my favorite works by Michelle Dare. I have been following her for a while and with the emotions that were evoked during this tale, it left me shattered yet whole by the end. Stunningly beautiful and a must read!
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