artbookshelf's review
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a great addition to this series! I loved getting deleted scences and further context into the writing and process behind creating Adrianna and Kova's story. Definitely read this when you're finished with the Off Balance Series!
"Every year we took out the leather-bound book on our anniversary and read some pages together. It was the only time we read them. We liked to remind ourselves where we came from and how hard we had to work to get where we were today. We did not take time for granted."
What a great addition to this series! I loved getting deleted scences and further context into the writing and process behind creating Adrianna and Kova's story. Definitely read this when you're finished with the Off Balance Series!
"Every year we took out the leather-bound book on our anniversary and read some pages together. It was the only time we read them. We liked to remind ourselves where we came from and how hard we had to work to get where we were today. We did not take time for granted."
yeriwithaj_'s review against another edition
5.0
This companion novel healed me.
I’ve only ever said that about one other book and it was for a completely different reason and evoked completely different emotions in me.
This book, visiting with these characters, catching glimpses of the beauty and tragedy that was them. I missed them. They own a part of my heart and there is no way I will ever forget them. Not willingly.
Lucia is an incredible writer and a beautiful soul. I’m grateful she wrote this story, this series…especially because she paid a huge price for it (and I don’t mean a monetary price though I’m sure that also was a pretty penny). Within the words found in this books you can feel her heart.
There’s nothing greater you can ask of an author than to write with her heart.
There are quotes I wanted to share, and in a way I’m not ready to. I’m sure there will be other reviewers willing to do that, for now I want to hold those beautiful pieces close to my heart.
I’ve only ever said that about one other book and it was for a completely different reason and evoked completely different emotions in me.
This book, visiting with these characters, catching glimpses of the beauty and tragedy that was them. I missed them. They own a part of my heart and there is no way I will ever forget them. Not willingly.
Lucia is an incredible writer and a beautiful soul. I’m grateful she wrote this story, this series…especially because she paid a huge price for it (and I don’t mean a monetary price though I’m sure that also was a pretty penny). Within the words found in this books you can feel her heart.
There’s nothing greater you can ask of an author than to write with her heart.
There are quotes I wanted to share, and in a way I’m not ready to. I’m sure there will be other reviewers willing to do that, for now I want to hold those beautiful pieces close to my heart.
haileycummings333's review against another edition
fast-paced
5.0
ੈ✩‧₊˚ out of bounds ੈ✩‧₊˚ lucia franco ੈ✩‧₊˚
5★ ੈ✩‧₊˚ ❝we took a risk on a love that was against the odds before it started, and we were stubborn enough to win.❞ ੈ✩‧₊˚
genres: romance
loved:
‧₊˚the dedication- because yes i always want more of kova and ria
‧₊˚more kova, more kova!!!
hated:
‧₊˚nothing
overall review:
‧₊˚i could NOT wait to read this, but also i waited to read this because it really did mark the end of this series for me. though, i could always reread- but nothing hits as much like a first read does. anyways, i loved this companion novel. i absolutely ADORED the extra notebook entries. but nothing hit me as hard as all the extra kova we got. the deleted scenes from dismount made my heartache- can i get that whole section tattooed on me? no, oh okay. and the interview between lucia and kova? that was so cute and it had me dying. not enough people appreciate kova’s humor- he is so fucking funny. i love this series, and more importantly i love this author- i will read anything and everything she writes!
bookmarked_by_jenn's review against another edition
5.0
oh wow! This was like getting to say hello to old friends and hang out for a bit, however bittersweet that Kova & Ria's story is really over. Lucia, as always, did them justice! I loved this companion novel for so many reasons, but the layout was banging. The playlist will be on repeat, the deleted scenes gutted me, and hearing Kova's voice and thoughts undid me completely...but my favorite had to be the interview.
Then, there is Avery and Xavier's story. Avery was my girl throughout Off Balance. She was always the voice of reason and saying the things I was screaming at Ria. I love her outlook and how strong she seemed so getting to be apart of her world soon...I'm on pins and needles. (plus, from the little sneak peek, we will get a couple of glimpses into our fav couple ;) ).
Then, there is Avery and Xavier's story. Avery was my girl throughout Off Balance. She was always the voice of reason and saying the things I was screaming at Ria. I love her outlook and how strong she seemed so getting to be apart of her world soon...I'm on pins and needles. (plus, from the little sneak peek, we will get a couple of glimpses into our fav couple ;) ).
mulane's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
haleymj's review
4.0
Loved all the scenes and Kova’s pov❤️
“A love so profound, one so resilient was difficult to ignore.”
“A love so profound, one so resilient was difficult to ignore.”
ktnlifts's review against another edition
4.0
nice quick read and a good way to say “goodbye” to the off balance series! i liked the extras but i found that some of the really short deleted scenes didn’t need to be included. this also helped fill in some of the plot gaps that didn’t quite make sense. after reading this though, i feel like the original story could’ve been elaborated on a tiny bit more to fill in those plot points, without a whole bit of extra fluff.
still big sad that we don’t get to hear about holly hayden and regan. i know they’re side characters, but they felt a little more main-charactery to me than madeline or others.
still big sad that we don’t get to hear about holly hayden and regan. i know they’re side characters, but they felt a little more main-charactery to me than madeline or others.
dellyreads's review
5.0
I’ve been so excited for more Kova and Ria, I’m so happy Lucia gave us “Out of bounds”… was it enough… no because my selfish ass never wanted to say goodbye to them
bookish_noa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.0