ufcasey's review
3.0
I keep comparing all of Mia Sheridan's books to my favorite book of hers, Kyland, and nothing has topped it yet. But, this was still pretty good, though not quite engaging enough for me to read the second book.
whatismimreading's review
4.0
Gosh this is good. Never been a fan of stories with 'cults' (yep thats what im calling it) but this one surprised me.
atwade's review
5.0
Reread 10-31-2021: I reread this just so I could reread Finding Eden. I absolutely love Calder and Eden and Mia Sheridans writing. That is all.
Read 05-06-2020:
I really enjoyed this story although sometimes I found it hard to get invested in the characters. I loved them all but when I read forbidden romances I always feel so anxious, like every time they’re together I’m scared for them! I love it at the same time haha but I wish I could just appreciate a moment without being worried they’ll get caught. I also like that aspect at the same time ... idk I’m crazy
Read 05-06-2020:
I really enjoyed this story although sometimes I found it hard to get invested in the characters. I loved them all but when I read forbidden romances I always feel so anxious, like every time they’re together I’m scared for them! I love it at the same time haha but I wish I could just appreciate a moment without being worried they’ll get caught. I also like that aspect at the same time ... idk I’m crazy
bibliofangirl's review
4.0
I liked this book, though there were issues for me. A few of the things left me scratching my head. Overall, I liked the book. I did feel it was too long, but I would still recommend it. I can't wait to dive into Finding Eden!
talk_bookish_w_me's review against another edition
4.0
~4 stars~
"I love you my Morning Glory"
YES,YES,YES....this was perfect, full of love, pain, friendship, faith. Dual POV, with a very interesting plot. The ending makes you hop into the sequel immediately.
"I love you my Morning Glory"
YES,YES,YES....this was perfect, full of love, pain, friendship, faith. Dual POV, with a very interesting plot. The ending makes you hop into the sequel immediately.
karils410's review
4.0
Really well written and unlike any book I had read before. Started out a little slowly for me but couldn't put it down the last 20%.
_laikahh's review
5.0
Becoming Calder is a sweet yet painful story about self-discovery and growing up. With two main characters who are down-to-earth, patient and kind towards one another, this was a fresh and much needed detachment from the clichéd love-hate relationships. The maturity these two have is not often something I find in protagonists and it only made me appreciate them more as people.
While this is a romance novel, I felt like the story - although centered on the protagonists’ love - shines with such wonderful qualities from both lovers. Resilience, commitment and devotion to one another. It must be hard to discover oneself, especially when your newfound self seems to go against everything you were taught. It must be especially harder to discover yourself while faced with such an impossible situation where someone else’s life depends on your actions. So much could go wrong, it is frightening. But Calder and Eden never backed down. This sweet innocence of theirs never wavers in spite of the many hardships along the way and it makes them braver, their unwavering faith in a better future.
I am a wreck. This book was an emotional rollercoaster in so many ways. I’m still coming down from the high yet still feeling the despair and anguish. I felt every part of this book through my soul, through my bones all the way to my damn marrow. It wrecked me in such an expected and insidious way. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. I can only imagine what the next one will do. There is a soulfulness to this story that I wasn’t expecting at all. And for that, it’s a five-star for me.
While this is a romance novel, I felt like the story - although centered on the protagonists’ love - shines with such wonderful qualities from both lovers. Resilience, commitment and devotion to one another. It must be hard to discover oneself, especially when your newfound self seems to go against everything you were taught. It must be especially harder to discover yourself while faced with such an impossible situation where someone else’s life depends on your actions. So much could go wrong, it is frightening. But Calder and Eden never backed down. This sweet innocence of theirs never wavers in spite of the many hardships along the way and it makes them braver, their unwavering faith in a better future.
I am a wreck. This book was an emotional rollercoaster in so many ways. I’m still coming down from the high yet still feeling the despair and anguish. I felt every part of this book through my soul, through my bones all the way to my damn marrow. It wrecked me in such an expected and insidious way. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. I can only imagine what the next one will do. There is a soulfulness to this story that I wasn’t expecting at all. And for that, it’s a five-star for me.