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missdaniellexo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Torture, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
taylorgabs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying and Pregnancy
cozyreader9752's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
erkietheturkey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Self harm, Vomit, and Pregnancy
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Law and Hallie are so so perfect and I'm so happy they found eachother. They were both so sweet with the boys too 🥹 Big probs to Cowles for not only writing >10 y/os but teenagers and also writing them well, as a bigger sister to a 17 y/o boy, I can confirm the accuracy.
I found this series at a very dark and weird place in my life (in the hospital xoxo) and while things aren't perfect now, they're better and I'm so glad these books were there for me during it. The Hartleys definitely found their way into my heart ❤
P.S.: I feel like I can't really rate this book lower because of it (bc every romance has it) but jfc, does EVERY couple in EVERY romance have to end up w kids 🙃
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Gun violence, Torture, Medical trauma, and Fire/Fire injury
elliepl94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Medical content, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Stalking
sienasummerrreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
All Round Romance Reader
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
joburnsreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
🌶 Open Door, Mild
💙 Romantic Suspense
💙 Small Town Setting
💙 Single Dad x Nanny
💙 Age Gap
💙 Forced Proximity
💙 Police Hero
💙 Dual POV (1st Person)
I have been feral for Lawson and Hallie's story since I finished book 4 last year. Catherine did not disappoint. She always keeps her readers on their toes. I loved every second of this book - it was the perfect amount of healing, angst, spice, and a little comedy thrown in. While Ashes of You does deal with heavy themes, it was by far my favorite book that I read in January.
Lawson is the oldest Hartley brother, a single dad of three adorable boys, and the police chief in Cedar Ridge. Hallie is still working to overcome her PTSD from a horrible ordeal 5 years ago and looking for a fresh start. Lawson happened to be the one who saved her when she escaped her kidnapper. These two reconnect when Lawson is interviewing candidates for a nanny and the spark between them is instant.
Hallie and Lawson were the perfect fit for one another. They were just what the other needed but didn't know it. I loved the interactions between Hallie and the boys. Seeing Lawson reconnect with his sons was so sweet. I also never knew how much I needed an FMC giving an MMC a nickname before now but it was *chef's kiss*.
Overall, I am so pleased with how this series ended. While I am sad to leave the Hartley family and Cedar Ridge behind, I believe we will see them again in Catherine's next book.
Thank you to Catherine Cowles for the e-ARC and ALC of Ashes of You!
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail