gnlee26's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ellie, theo, chase, rain, jack, brody❤️🖤
november 3, 2023
4.25⭐️
ugh i loved and hated this. it caught me and it was so good! buttt it could use some editing, it didn’t have the best writing but short i loved the story. ellie is so strong and what she went through, what they put her through is absolutely disgusting. i’m so swoony for theo he’s amazing and him with the kids is freaking perfect. speaking of kids, how’s ellie just not going to spend any time with her child? like she was in college for 2 weeks and basically forgot she was supposed to care for her child? chase is obviously the one i hate the lease but god they all suck. and i just know they’re is only going to be about 2%of the groveling that ellie actually deserves before she takes them back but i’m still gonna read it. this is addicting and i have to know how it ends.
november 3, 2023
4.25⭐️
ugh i loved and hated this. it caught me and it was so good! buttt it could use some editing, it didn’t have the best writing but short i loved the story. ellie is so strong and what she went through, what they put her through is absolutely disgusting. i’m so swoony for theo he’s amazing and him with the kids is freaking perfect. speaking of kids, how’s ellie just not going to spend any time with her child? like she was in college for 2 weeks and basically forgot she was supposed to care for her child? chase is obviously the one i hate the lease but god they all suck. and i just know they’re is only going to be about 2%of the groveling that ellie actually deserves before she takes them back but i’m still gonna read it. this is addicting and i have to know how it ends.
pagesinkedinshadows's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Holy hell. This was such a crazy intense story! It was fun, crazy, sad, insane & so damn hot.
Ellie is a strong AF girl, she’s been through so much and doesn’t let any of it hold her back. Theo is sweet, sexy, understanding, & adorable.
I was engrossed with this story and how it played out, I can’t wait to see what unfolds next.
Ellie is a strong AF girl, she’s been through so much and doesn’t let any of it hold her back. Theo is sweet, sexy, understanding, & adorable.
I was engrossed with this story and how it played out, I can’t wait to see what unfolds next.
jenjen4115's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
The characters aren’t built up, and overall annoying, there isn’t much plot and it just doesn’t hold up
marleereads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Was this the greatest book I’ve ever read? No. Did it frustrate the hell out of me so much that I didn’t think I’d finish it? Yes.
Did I spend the whole day devouring it? BIG YES
Ellie has been through hell, and just trying to make a better future for her and her daughter.
The bullying that she went through was terrible and I wanted to scream for what they were putting her through when they didn’t know the whole story.
I don’t even know if they deserve her forgiveness (especially Brody)
Her relationship with Theo was very insta-love but still everything she deserves.
Jumping straight into the next book. (Its also a first for me reading a RH with another girl involved)
Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen
feliciasreview's review against another edition
5.0
So I found Alisha Williams at the end of last year and became a major fan. When I hear we were getting a new series I was so excited. I was not expecting Alisha to do dirty to me. This book had a love hate relationship going. Ellie life changed the night of graduation. When her lovers misinterpreted a situation. 4 years later she finally trying to put her life on track. Her and her daughter Lilly. This book has a new flame along with her old harem. This book has many secrets that all get exposed at the end and omg the cliffhanger. I can't wait for the next book.
daisybox's review against another edition
1.0
I loved Theo, he was way too good for Ellie. Their instalove was a bit weird though and I hate when in stories, widowers are like "my love for my dead spouse was big but with [insert MC whom they've known for 2 days] it's more powerful".
I loved her daughter but as soon as she only became a stand-in in the story, I didn't care. I understand how teenage mothers are still teenagers, but Ellie was more interested in cheerleading, dancing, drinking and flirting than she was to spend time with her child.
The bullies were cruel and vile and how Ellie forgave them that easily made her look weak and not a good mother. People don't own people and even if she slept with the whole college, they had no right to treat her like that. If you can be that hurtful to someone you supposedly love, how the hell are you with people you hate?
I loved her daughter but as soon as she only became a stand-in in the story, I didn't care. I understand how teenage mothers are still teenagers, but Ellie was more interested in cheerleading, dancing, drinking and flirting than she was to spend time with her child.
The bullies were cruel and vile and how Ellie forgave them that easily made her look weak and not a good mother. People don't own people and even if she slept with the whole college, they had no right to treat her like that. If you can be that hurtful to someone you supposedly love, how the hell are you with people you hate?
theforgottenbookmark's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book in one day. In Less than 24 hrs. I just couldn’t put it down. From the secrets to the reveals— I was invested. I cannot wait for the next book to come out
Everything changes for Ellie in one night. One night that leaves her alone and gutted, one night that causes her to leave the life she knew behind and pick up all her shattered pieces. After a few years Ellie decides that she’s going back. Back to where everything changed but the thing is Ellie’s has changed too and she’s got secrets
Everything changes for Ellie in one night. One night that leaves her alone and gutted, one night that causes her to leave the life she knew behind and pick up all her shattered pieces. After a few years Ellie decides that she’s going back. Back to where everything changed but the thing is Ellie’s has changed too and she’s got secrets
eamacire's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my lord. I have absolutely loved everything Alisha Williams has written but this book is by far my favorite. It’s absolutely amazing. Ellie is such a strong character, and an amazing mother. I absolutely love Theo, he’s wonderful. I love that Ellie doesn’t just back down and take everyone’s crap. I even like Chase and Jax after awhile, though Rain and Brody have a lot of groveling to do. I still want Ellie to forgive them because I want the whole big happy family sooner than later. They were so so wrong to treat her the way they did and they deserve to suffer for it some, but now that they know the truth I feel like they’re gonna punish themselves more and be way harsher than Ellie ever would. I seriously 100000000% recommend this book, and I cannot wait for more!!!