A review by bfdbookblog
Salvaged by Jay Crownover

5.0

You know you’re in for a ride when the author issues a warning in the forward. I still haven’t read Rowdy’s book yet but Poppy has been in enough of the other books that I was familiar with her story. Wheeler’s story of his childhood I either didn’t remember or didn’t read but I did know about his recent past. While Wheeler’s story wasn’t as drastic as Poppy’s it’s still heartbreaking.

What Poppy survived would kill most people. The fact that she’s even marginally functional is amazing. She still struggles, but she’s been on a healing path for a while. She is strong, independent and feisty when she comes from behind the walls she’s hiding. I loved watching her blossom with Wheeler’s help.

Wheeler is just as strong, possessive and bada$$ as all of the men in both series but he shows some vulnerability in this book that actually makes him more perfect. His childhood was crap. The recent situation with his ex and her family is crap. He should be emotionally devoid but is surprisingly sweet and passionate with Poppy.

These two make each other stronger. They help each other live better. They are amazing people that deserve amazing things which are starting to happen for them.

I like that even though we had a few pop-ins from the folks in both series, this book concentrated primarily on Wheeler and Poppy. I also liked that Ms. Crownover touched on the entire cast of characters in a bonus epilogue.

I’m sad these series are done but I’m interested to see what’s next!