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A review by gvharlamert
Needing Her by Molly McAdams
4.0
Okay. Let's talk Connor Green. Last time we saw Connor was in From Ashes . I'm going to be completely honest...I really really really didn't like him in From Ashes I thought his character was awful and while I did feel bad for what he went through as a child, I also didn't like that he was causing more drama between Cassidy and Gage. That being said, I did not pick up this novella for well over a year about him. I was in need of some new reading material so I decided to download it. And boy, am I happy I did.
Let's first discuss my girl crush on Maci. Because I LOVED this spunky, feisty, and obnoxious character. She was absolutely HILARIOUS and had me cracking up the whole time. She puts on this bitch persona but deep down she is possibly the most insecure character I have ever met. And all of it is completely founded. I did want to punch her older brothers in the face. The twins, Dakota and Dylan, were highly annoying with how they treated her and scared of any males who even thought about looking at her. I know they meant well but they really ended up damaging her in the long run. It killed me when she took everything Bryce told her to heart about. It really hurt watching her go through all this thinking she was not good enough for anyone and needed to grow up. I love the way Molly McAdams writes her stories. I always feel way too many damn emotions when it comes to her!
Then there is Connor. He seriously redeemed himself in this story. I guess redeemed himself might be a little harsh. We never got to really know him in From Ashes and what little we did see of him he certainly did ruffle some feathers. But I really enjoyed getting to know Connor in this story. I enjoyed getting to know his fears and watching his character really develop into someone I could like. I absolutely loved when Maci's dad stood up for him. Because her dad was 100% absolutely right, he has nothing to be ashamed of and if anything was more of a man by owning up to it. Even though, him yelling at Maci pissed me off a lot of times it was because of that internal war with himself. How does he keep someone like her close without hurting her and becoming the monster he (irrationally yet does make sense) fears to be. His nightmares completely broke my heart as well. It was clear that he would never hurt Maci. But like his sister, Amy, said he was afraid to even get mad. But that he was NOTHING like the man who raised him.
Overall, this novella was fantastic. Especially since I had no expectations going into this. It was funny but touching and heartwarming all at the same time. I highly recommend this is you've read From Ashes !
Let's first discuss my girl crush on Maci. Because I LOVED this spunky, feisty, and obnoxious character. She was absolutely HILARIOUS and had me cracking up the whole time. She puts on this bitch persona but deep down she is possibly the most insecure character I have ever met. And all of it is completely founded. I did want to punch her older brothers in the face. The twins, Dakota and Dylan, were highly annoying with how they treated her and scared of any males who even thought about looking at her. I know they meant well but they really ended up damaging her in the long run. It killed me when she took everything Bryce told her to heart about
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needing to not look like a mistress. Take the nose ring out, go back to her blonde hair (she had KILLA red hair), cover up her tattoos in public appearances, and work on her foul mouth. So basically, change absolutely everything about MaciThen there is Connor. He seriously redeemed himself in this story. I guess redeemed himself might be a little harsh. We never got to really know him in From Ashes and what little we did see of him he certainly did ruffle some feathers. But I really enjoyed getting to know Connor in this story. I enjoyed getting to know his fears and watching his character really develop into someone I could like. I absolutely loved when Maci's dad stood up for him. Because her dad was 100% absolutely right, he has nothing to be ashamed of and if anything was more of a man by owning up to it. Even though, him yelling at Maci pissed me off a lot of times it was because of that internal war with himself. How does he keep someone like her close without hurting her and becoming the monster he (irrationally yet does make sense) fears to be. His nightmares completely broke my heart as well. It was clear that he would never hurt Maci. But like his sister, Amy, said he was afraid to even get mad. But that he was NOTHING like the man who raised him.
Overall, this novella was fantastic. Especially since I had no expectations going into this. It was funny but touching and heartwarming all at the same time. I highly recommend this is you've read From Ashes !