A review by gigireadswithkiki
Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I've been reading a lot of books that are misses for me lately but its so refreshing to know that Kennedy Ryan can, and always will be, a 5 star read for me. Every single topic in her books are handled with so much love and care, and in the case of "Long Shot", its domestic abuse. Though I've read books covering domestic abuse before, and though "Long Shot" doesn't shy away from the distinct horrors that are inflicted upon Ivy, it does provide glaring insight into the ways that abuse is not only skin deep. Ivy's story explores facets of slut shaming/victim blaming, the paranoia and PTSD that haunt a victim even after leaving your abuser, and so much more. Her story was not easy to read, but was handled so lovingly that this book was well worth the read. 

It also helps that August is a phenomenal MMC in his own right, with his own fantastic character development arc. AND that the ending is deliciously gratifying. Kennedy Ryan is one of my top 3 favorite authors now, I can't wait to get to the rest of her backlist.