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kpaladino's review against another edition
5.0
Breathe
The Breathing Series was EVERYTHING! The amount of emotion each page amplified with each page. The pain, the heartache, the memories and the nightmares all leading to forgiveness and the pursuit of living. I'm emotionally drained yet completely full because this story will forever stay with me as one of the top series Ive ever read.
The Breathing Series was EVERYTHING! The amount of emotion each page amplified with each page. The pain, the heartache, the memories and the nightmares all leading to forgiveness and the pursuit of living. I'm emotionally drained yet completely full because this story will forever stay with me as one of the top series Ive ever read.
sidekicka7x's review against another edition
5.0
THANK YOU REBECCA DONOVAN!!!!!
I am so blown away by this book!
A WONDERFUL ending to such a heartbreaking yet Wonderful story!
I am so blown away by this book!
A WONDERFUL ending to such a heartbreaking yet Wonderful story!
rolypolyoly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
johnarobb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i_dont_read_blurbs's review against another edition
4.0
“Every breath I breathe is because of you.” His eyes flickered, still peering into mine. “Even when you weren’t there to save me, you were my reason to breathe. And for that I will always love you. Always.”
~ Evan
“Living in the mistakes of your past isn’t going to do anything but destroy your future.” ~ Evan
This book made me a hot mess!!!!
I admit that I had to go back and read Barely Breathing because it’s been so long and I loved it even more the second time. If I could have been patient before tearing into Out of Breath, I would’ve gone back and reread the entire series, but patience isn’t my strong suit so I regress.
I love this series. It’s a hard series to read so if you want sunshine and butterflies, you need to go find another book. This book is hard core and a complete emotional roller coaster! There were times I just wanted to throw my Kindle I would get so frustrated with Emma, but damn that girl has had it rough. It’s hard not to sympathize with her. I admit I can’t remember many scenes where Emma makes me want to smile, but there are so many that make me want to cry and scream (A LOT) all at the same time.
“I cried for the little girl who lost her father but never had a mother. I cried for the girl who only wanted to be accepted, but was never enough. I cried for the girl who suffered unfathomable pain at the hands of hate. I cried for the girl who deserved to be loved but didn’t know how.”~ Emma
I loved the dual POVs. I really enjoyed getting in Evan’s beautiful sexy head!!! I liked the addition of the new characters. I loved the girls, all of Evan’s friends and oh so yummy Cole. I’m hoping to see more of him, but I really wanted more Emma and Evan in this book. I feel a little ripped off. I feel like I was so frustrated for the majority of this book. I mean it’s truly torturous. I feel like the time they took was necessary, but I needed more of them. I need more happy time in a book than what this one gave me, but I loved it all the same.
I have to say, I wasn’t happy with the epilogue. I mean really?!?!?! I needed more, maybe even another book where Emma is a happy girl for a change. Overall, great series! I highly recommend it.
~ Evan
“Living in the mistakes of your past isn’t going to do anything but destroy your future.” ~ Evan
This book made me a hot mess!!!!
I admit that I had to go back and read Barely Breathing because it’s been so long and I loved it even more the second time. If I could have been patient before tearing into Out of Breath, I would’ve gone back and reread the entire series, but patience isn’t my strong suit so I regress.
I love this series. It’s a hard series to read so if you want sunshine and butterflies, you need to go find another book. This book is hard core and a complete emotional roller coaster! There were times I just wanted to throw my Kindle I would get so frustrated with Emma, but damn that girl has had it rough. It’s hard not to sympathize with her. I admit I can’t remember many scenes where Emma makes me want to smile, but there are so many that make me want to cry and scream (A LOT) all at the same time.
“I cried for the little girl who lost her father but never had a mother. I cried for the girl who only wanted to be accepted, but was never enough. I cried for the girl who suffered unfathomable pain at the hands of hate. I cried for the girl who deserved to be loved but didn’t know how.”~ Emma
I loved the dual POVs. I really enjoyed getting in Evan’s beautiful sexy head!!! I liked the addition of the new characters. I loved the girls, all of Evan’s friends and oh so yummy Cole. I’m hoping to see more of him, but I really wanted more Emma and Evan in this book. I feel a little ripped off. I feel like I was so frustrated for the majority of this book. I mean it’s truly torturous. I feel like the time they took was necessary, but I needed more of them. I need more happy time in a book than what this one gave me, but I loved it all the same.
I have to say, I wasn’t happy with the epilogue. I mean really?!?!?! I needed more, maybe even another book where Emma is a happy girl for a change. Overall, great series! I highly recommend it.
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I thought the characters were great! Especially Evan, Sara, and Emma. Emma is now living with her mother, Rachel and away from her abusive aunt, Carol. Evan is the best boyfriend I've ever read about because he is compassionate, and loyal to Emma, and would do anything for her. Sara is still the best friend you could ask for, and I am very glad Emma has her. I loved how Emma tried new experiences, but it was always Evan she loved. I am glad to see the end was a happy one. I hope Rebecca Donovan makes a new series. This series is one of my favourites. Overall, an incredible read.
nzanetti's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tiffsrandomreads's review against another edition
5.0
I had read quite a few negative reviews about this book and put off reading it for about a month. I finally decided to go ahead and read it since I loved the first two books so much, and you know what? I am glad I had. I think Rebecca Donovan did a great job illustrating how blame can become so powerful that it can lead to both self loathing and self destructive behaviors. While I would agree that the back and forth perspectives of the two main characters is slightly distracting at first, I think it worked out in the end. It gave you a chance to see how Emma perceived Evan's thoughts and what Evan's thoughts actually were.