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First published May 18, 2020
Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Dark, psychological
First Person, Multiple-POV
This is a stand-alone story with HEA.
But it took me no time at all to realize, we all have a role to play.
by Molly
Wow!!! Astonishing!!!
I don't really know what I was expecting when I read the blurb and decided to read this book. What I'm certain of... I wasn't expecting anything like what I got here.
This wasn't an easy read, it was a very emotional story that could be a trigger for some people. I loved it! This story has been stuck on my brain for almost a week now.
I feel like I can't say much, because you must embark in this journey with open heart and no real knowledge of what is to come. This is a story that must be felt and not told. All I can say is, YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! Yeah, it will hurt a little, and it will probably make you cry (if you are anything like me) but it will also give you hope and make you believe in the complexity that is a human being.
Beautiful romance in an astounding story!!!
34/35 STARS – 5 STARS (between 33.5 stars and 35 stars)
Addictiveness: 5 Character: 5 Cover: 4.5 Freshness: 5 Plot: 5 Romance: 4.5 Writing Style: 5
Action 2/5 Angst 5/5 Darkness 3.5/5 Humor 0/5 Romance 5/5 Suspense/Mystery 2/5
Would I recommend? YES!!!!!!!!!
Would I re-read this book/series? Yes, even though it is a hard read, very emotional and can be a trigger for some.
Would I read more from the author? I will definitely be on the lookout for her work from now on.
Addictiveness: 5/5 This story was so emotional, with characters that felt so real, that it grabbed my attention from the beginning and I was barely able to sleep until I had finished the book. As addictive as chocolate!!!
Character: hero 5/5, heroine 5/5, secondary characters 5/5, growth 5/5, real 5/5 Multidimensional characters with lots of depth and very well written background stories.
Molly was amazing. She was very strong and passionate about what she believed in. Her story arch was impeccably written and her personal growth was enormous.
Dylan was an almost perfect boyfriend. He was a true hero without a cape. In a time with lots of bully romance out there (a trope that I also love), it is great to read about a really good guy with a good head on his shoulder that can also be a wonderful son and boyfriend.
Secondary characters I love them all so much. There were so many amazing characters in this book. They have all been very well developed that the reader could truly admire them. They all felt real. There was so much good parenting here between Dylan's dad and Molly's mother and father. Wow!
Villain/antagonists ... there were a few of those in this story. Like all other characters they were well written.
Most characters were easy to love, connect and understand!!!
Cover: art 4.5/5, title 5/5, color-font 5/5, buy 5/5 I’m obsessed with book covers. I love to find snippets of the stories within the art. I love this one. So many things really worked here. Starting with the title and subtitle used. They are a perfect fit for this story. The somber mood is very noticeable by the black and white colors of the art and the face and posture of the girl. I also love how the title font "echoes". Intriguing art with catching title!! I would definitely buy this book by its cover without needing to read the blurb!!!
Freshness: 5/5 One-of-a-kind!!! I don't need to say anything else here. As fresh as water during summer in the middle of the desert.
Plot: believable 5/5, conflict 5/5, dialogue 5/5, ending 5/5, enjoyment 5/5, opening 5/5, pace 5/5, setting 5/5, subplots 5/5, twists 5/5 Amazing opening and superb ending. Very believable plot, with fascinating dialogues and stunning pace. Great setting, interesting subplots with huge twists. Highest level of enjoyment!
This plot was cohesive without any loose ends and very creative. The author filled the story with several twists and turns from the beginning that kept the reader out of balance and in awe.
Romance: believable 5/5, chemistry 4/5, description 3.5/5, development 5/5, steam 3/5 The story arch of their romance was really well planned. It never felt rushed. At the same time I wished we had a bit more description of their moments together. I would like to feel them more intimate with each other, sometimes it didn't feel very real people of that age being that reserved. But the love story was beautiful and poignant. Perfect book boyfriend points for Dylan!!! Beautiful romance!!!
Writing Style: 5/5 Superb characters, unexpected plot, beautiful romance, cohesive writing and wonderfully written dialogues. Words of a wordsmith!
Because I try to be very analytical and I don't really like perfection...
I have to say I would love a bit of Dylan's voice and also the romance could be a bit more descriptive.
You MAY read this because you follow the author; you SHOULD read this because you like emotional stories; you MUST read this because the plot is unanticipated and unforeseen!!!
“I couldn’t leave without showing you how much you mean to me.”
“I don’t want to go,” I whisper.
“Molly, you change the aire I breathe.” He kisses my forehead. “But I have to go.” He quickly turns, and leaves, this time, not stopping until he gets to his car. He doesn’t even look back. Probably because he knows if he does, he won’t leave.