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chelle22's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
bcope84's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
readingwithfefe's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
1st person/dual pov
Spice: 3.5/5
What is there that you can't say about this book? For those who loved Jennifer's book Still Beating trust me when I say this one is without a doubt just as good! Still Beating is my favorite book from Jennifer and nothing has been able to top it so far even though several have come incredibly close. This book though... I can confidently say it is at the very least tied with Still Beating! In fact, if any of the other books could take the number one spot from Still Beating then it would be this one.
I adored Gabe's character when I read Lotus, especially towards the end of that story. I had no idea that he would mean so much to me by the time I read this one. He is the ultimate playboy turned husband material within a matter of pages. Now don't get me wrong he wasn't a "bad guy" to begin with just had no intentions of falling in love and settling down. That is until Tabitha walked into his life and all of that changed the moment they locked eyes. The way this man will move heaven and earth for her without expecting or asking for anything in return had me melting! He is so sweet and selfless that it had me looking back on his character when we met him in Lotus and saw him in an entirely brighter light. He easily secured his spot as one of Jennifer's best male leads very early on in his story.
Tabitha is a character that I knew I wanted to know more about after meeting her in Lotus. She has to be the sweetest person on the planet and her strength is so inspiring to read about. I love how Jennifer took us on her journey of the past when she was held captive in that basement. It was such a unique way to bring in those flashback moments without them feeling like they didn't belong in the present. It made the time jumps in the book so much easier to follow along with, to understand, and offered the exact kind of insight into her trauma to see where she was coming from in regards to her feelings for Gabe. My heart broke for her so many times but it also soared any time you could see another piece of her beginning to heal itself.
As for the story as a whole, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the beginning to the end, it was full of heartbreak, healing, laughter, and these beautiful moments that will make you reflect on what is important in your own life. I loved that all of these characters from previous books were so present in this one and it really felt like all of their individual stories were wrapped up and complete without taking away from the main couple's path to love and happiness. The spice was well written as I've come to expect from Jennifer and elevated the emotional connection between the characters instead of overshadowing it. Seriously every single part of this book is just done flawlessly! I can't even explain adequately enough how amazing this story is!
As always Jennifer has knocked another hit out of the park and given us a book that will be read over and over because it's just that beautiful!
*It is highly recommended to read Still Beating and Lotus before reading this book however it can be read as a standalone if you prefer.*
**There are some pretty dark moments in this story so please heed the TW before reading.**
Spice: 3.5/5
What is there that you can't say about this book? For those who loved Jennifer's book Still Beating trust me when I say this one is without a doubt just as good! Still Beating is my favorite book from Jennifer and nothing has been able to top it so far even though several have come incredibly close. This book though... I can confidently say it is at the very least tied with Still Beating! In fact, if any of the other books could take the number one spot from Still Beating then it would be this one.
I adored Gabe's character when I read Lotus, especially towards the end of that story. I had no idea that he would mean so much to me by the time I read this one. He is the ultimate playboy turned husband material within a matter of pages. Now don't get me wrong he wasn't a "bad guy" to begin with just had no intentions of falling in love and settling down. That is until Tabitha walked into his life and all of that changed the moment they locked eyes. The way this man will move heaven and earth for her without expecting or asking for anything in return had me melting! He is so sweet and selfless that it had me looking back on his character when we met him in Lotus and saw him in an entirely brighter light. He easily secured his spot as one of Jennifer's best male leads very early on in his story.
Tabitha is a character that I knew I wanted to know more about after meeting her in Lotus. She has to be the sweetest person on the planet and her strength is so inspiring to read about. I love how Jennifer took us on her journey of the past when she was held captive in that basement. It was such a unique way to bring in those flashback moments without them feeling like they didn't belong in the present. It made the time jumps in the book so much easier to follow along with, to understand, and offered the exact kind of insight into her trauma to see where she was coming from in regards to her feelings for Gabe. My heart broke for her so many times but it also soared any time you could see another piece of her beginning to heal itself.
As for the story as a whole, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the beginning to the end, it was full of heartbreak, healing, laughter, and these beautiful moments that will make you reflect on what is important in your own life. I loved that all of these characters from previous books were so present in this one and it really felt like all of their individual stories were wrapped up and complete without taking away from the main couple's path to love and happiness. The spice was well written as I've come to expect from Jennifer and elevated the emotional connection between the characters instead of overshadowing it. Seriously every single part of this book is just done flawlessly! I can't even explain adequately enough how amazing this story is!
As always Jennifer has knocked another hit out of the park and given us a book that will be read over and over because it's just that beautiful!
*It is highly recommended to read Still Beating and Lotus before reading this book however it can be read as a standalone if you prefer.*
**There are some pretty dark moments in this story so please heed the TW before reading.**
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
raineneal's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
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