Reviews

Tied by Carian Cole

jessenreadsromance's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective

5.0

bookwormbetty's review against another edition

5.0

Omg I literally am at a loss for words. This book was so amazing. Where has this author been all my life?!? These two wounded souls have a connection to each other that is so strong nothing can break it.
The characters are in so much pain as they try to make a go of "normal" life. They rely on each other, and come to love each other. This story is amazing, simply put, read this book. 5 stars is not enough to tell someone how amazing this book is. This story is told in alternating views.

a_stylish_bookworm's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Thank you @readforeverpub for copy of this beautiful story with Holly and Tyler. We saw a little bit of Tyler in Torn and I was curious about him. Both Tyler and Holly had a shared past and are both so broken. I love how they helped each other heal and grow. The story is hopeful and seeing their journey was so beautiful.

ambergordon's review against another edition

sad

4.0

elspethm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

5.0

All of Carian Cole's books are essentially fated mate books, with a fairytale theme, in often a dark setting. Tied was most likely the darkest book I've read (which isn't saying much since I don't tend to enjoy books that make me upset or sad). But it was also a beautiful story of two people that deserved love and were able to find it together. In Tied, taking place in small town New Hampshire, Tyler Grace is walking in the woods when he hears something and is able to save Holly Daniels, who had been kidnapped at the age of 5. Tyler had his own demons, beginning with being burned in a fire as a teenager, and having a major motorcycle accident, both affecting his appearance and how the people around him treated them. It is a difficult read to hear about Holly's story (it is discussed in the past tense, and not very graphically) but the relationship that develops between her and Tyler (her "prince") make slogging through it worth the struggle. Cole tells their story in probably the best way possible, only giving background in order to further the story, and focusing on the romance between two tortured souls. Because of the dark content I also want to emphasize that there is a happy ending for both of them. I received a promotional copy and am giving an honest review.

readwith_adele's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

melmball92's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad fast-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

4.75

xxicicles5xx'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

ljwatt's review against another edition

5.0

Comfort reread listening on Audible

pagesinkedinshadows's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Holly is such a beautiful and strong girl, she overcomes so much devastation, and is still sweet & loving and beautiful inside and out. 
Tyler is broken and scarred and still wrestling with his inner demons, but together maybe they can fit into each others broken pieces and create their own happily ever after.