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A review by kalarosereads
Echoes of You by Catherine Cowles
5.0
Catherine Cowles has done it again! She is a master at delivering romantic suspense filled with slow burn romance and fantastic characters. The cozy feel of the small town is still there to wrap you up like a warm hug while the backstory of the characters adds depth and relatability to her novels. I love how she sets up the future books in the series and introduces us to all the side characters without it being distracting and still keeping to the plot of the current book. While the background of the main characters is dark and complex, there is still that underlying cozy vibe.
The worlds that Catherine Cowles builds in her series always draws me in and as per usual I was hooked on this book right from the get go. At the heart of this novel is the touching love story between Maddie and Nash. Catherine Cowles masterfully weaves together their individual stories, bringing to light their vulnerabilities, strengths, and shared experiences in a way that is both captivating and heartbreaking. As readers journey with Maddie and Nash through their struggles and triumphs, they'll find themselves fully invested in their relationship, rooting for them every step of the way. I am personally a huge fan of slow burn romance and this book delivers the most incredible pining and angst between the two characters that you will want to reach into the pages and shake them silly for how they are acting! The ability to draw such emotions from a reader demonstrates the relatability and rawness that Catherine Cowles is able to capture from her words.
I especially appreciated how the characters learned to overcome their own demons and insecurities through the help of both each other and their community of surrounding friends and family, but also by finding their voices themselves. Yes their connection and years of friendship was an excellent foundation for their relationship and it helped them find courage and strength, but at the end of the day they found it for themselves first. We get to witness Maddie overcoming her loss and trauma, while finding her inner strength and Nash realizing his full potential and taking himself more seriously.
Overall, Echoes of You is a captivating, emotional, and uplifting read that will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful with a big smile on your face!
The worlds that Catherine Cowles builds in her series always draws me in and as per usual I was hooked on this book right from the get go. At the heart of this novel is the touching love story between Maddie and Nash. Catherine Cowles masterfully weaves together their individual stories, bringing to light their vulnerabilities, strengths, and shared experiences in a way that is both captivating and heartbreaking. As readers journey with Maddie and Nash through their struggles and triumphs, they'll find themselves fully invested in their relationship, rooting for them every step of the way. I am personally a huge fan of slow burn romance and this book delivers the most incredible pining and angst between the two characters that you will want to reach into the pages and shake them silly for how they are acting! The ability to draw such emotions from a reader demonstrates the relatability and rawness that Catherine Cowles is able to capture from her words.
I especially appreciated how the characters learned to overcome their own demons and insecurities through the help of both each other and their community of surrounding friends and family, but also by finding their voices themselves. Yes their connection and years of friendship was an excellent foundation for their relationship and it helped them find courage and strength, but at the end of the day they found it for themselves first. We get to witness Maddie overcoming her loss and trauma, while finding her inner strength and Nash realizing his full potential and taking himself more seriously.
Overall, Echoes of You is a captivating, emotional, and uplifting read that will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful with a big smile on your face!