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pixiepages's review against another edition
5.0
The moment I finished Cupcakes and Ink I needed to know more about Hayden and Tenley and Clipped Wings fulfilled that. Tenley wants to start a new life leaving her past behind her. She is beyond broken. The amount of trauma that she had to go through no one should ever have to go through. She meets Hayden, whose past is anything but pretty as well. He's done a lot of things he regrets but he is a changed person. He Hopes that by repairing Tenley he fixes himself more.
michalice's review against another edition
4.0
As I stated in my review of Cupcakes and Ink, I have already read and loved this story as a fan-fiction, so when I saw it on netgalley I knew I had to request it as I was interested in seeing what had been changed to take it from fan-fiction to story. I also wanted to catch up with these characters again and get to read it in one go, instead of waiting for each new update.
For those who have yet to read Cupcakes and Ink I will briefly run through the backgrounds of each characters so you know who I am talking about in my review of Clipped Wings. Tenley is the protagonist, and has left the only place she calls home, to live in a new town, trying to escape her past. She ends up renting an apartment off Cassie, who is also Tenley's employer. Cassie is Hayden's aunt, he is a tattooist who works opposite Serendipity, Cassie's shop, and his visits to Serendipity become more regular in the hopes he gets to catch a glimpse of Tenley.
Clipped Wings was just as addictive as I remember, and when I got chance to sit and read without being disturbed I could not stop, I read till my battery died on my iPad, which was very disappointing, especially when I found out I literally had three pages left to read.
Tenley and Hayden are both trying to escape from their pasts, make a new life for themselves, but also trying keep their tentative relationship in once piece without the past coming back to haunt them or scare the other off. Somehow they manage to make the other person better. Being with each other means Tenley can get more good nights of sleep than not, and Hayden is starting to see what a life without all of his history could be like, with someone who loves him for being him. I love Hayden OCDness, how everything has to be in place all the time, and his need to tidy up Tenley's clutter that she constantly leaves behind.
Clipped Wings slowly spills the secrets that the characters try so hard to hide. You are kept questioning what happened and being slowly fed more pieces for you to put together yourself. The relationship between Tenley and Hayden is slow to start, but burns hard and fast when they realise their feelings for each other and I really enjoyed seeing the sparks fly. One thing I was super happy to see was TK, I had actually forgotten about TK, she is a polydactyl cat, and my heart melted all over again for her.
Reading Clipped Wings definitly makes you hungry, for food, hot tattooed men, and for more tattoos. The description of the cupcakes that Tenley bakes definitly make your mouth water, and wish you had a box or two handy to nibble on. The ink that is covering Hayden's body sounds amazing, as does the tattoo he has in store for Tenley, and I would love to see pictures of these designs in process.
The secondary characters in Clipped Wings, mainly Hayden and Tenley's friends, add to the atmosphere and overall feeling of the book. I love how they wind each other up, bounce off each other, and are there for each other even though one *coughhaydencough* was being a prat towards the other *coughchriscough* but when it all came down to the last page, Chris has Hayden's back and made him see sense.
Clipped Wings was just as good as I remember it to be, possibly even better. The only downfall is having to wait for the next book to be released to find out what happens next, even though I already know, I was so frustrated this morning when I finished reading to discover there was no more, and it was left on a cliff hanger. Can I have the next book now please??
For those who have yet to read Cupcakes and Ink I will briefly run through the backgrounds of each characters so you know who I am talking about in my review of Clipped Wings. Tenley is the protagonist, and has left the only place she calls home, to live in a new town, trying to escape her past. She ends up renting an apartment off Cassie, who is also Tenley's employer. Cassie is Hayden's aunt, he is a tattooist who works opposite Serendipity, Cassie's shop, and his visits to Serendipity become more regular in the hopes he gets to catch a glimpse of Tenley.
Clipped Wings was just as addictive as I remember, and when I got chance to sit and read without being disturbed I could not stop, I read till my battery died on my iPad, which was very disappointing, especially when I found out I literally had three pages left to read.
Tenley and Hayden are both trying to escape from their pasts, make a new life for themselves, but also trying keep their tentative relationship in once piece without the past coming back to haunt them or scare the other off. Somehow they manage to make the other person better. Being with each other means Tenley can get more good nights of sleep than not, and Hayden is starting to see what a life without all of his history could be like, with someone who loves him for being him. I love Hayden OCDness, how everything has to be in place all the time, and his need to tidy up Tenley's clutter that she constantly leaves behind.
Clipped Wings slowly spills the secrets that the characters try so hard to hide. You are kept questioning what happened and being slowly fed more pieces for you to put together yourself. The relationship between Tenley and Hayden is slow to start, but burns hard and fast when they realise their feelings for each other and I really enjoyed seeing the sparks fly. One thing I was super happy to see was TK, I had actually forgotten about TK, she is a polydactyl cat, and my heart melted all over again for her.
Reading Clipped Wings definitly makes you hungry, for food, hot tattooed men, and for more tattoos. The description of the cupcakes that Tenley bakes definitly make your mouth water, and wish you had a box or two handy to nibble on. The ink that is covering Hayden's body sounds amazing, as does the tattoo he has in store for Tenley, and I would love to see pictures of these designs in process.
The secondary characters in Clipped Wings, mainly Hayden and Tenley's friends, add to the atmosphere and overall feeling of the book. I love how they wind each other up, bounce off each other, and are there for each other even though one *coughhaydencough* was being a prat towards the other *coughchriscough* but when it all came down to the last page, Chris has Hayden's back and made him see sense.
Clipped Wings was just as good as I remember it to be, possibly even better. The only downfall is having to wait for the next book to be released to find out what happens next, even though I already know, I was so frustrated this morning when I finished reading to discover there was no more, and it was left on a cliff hanger. Can I have the next book now please??
eusteph's review against another edition
DNF. Characters and story didn't appeal me. Predictably cliché. You're better off reading fanfiction.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition
3.0
Helena Hunting is one of my all time favorite Authors.... This is the first time i haven't given her 5 stars.... This is not in the same ballpark as the others for me... it was missing the comic Value i come to love with her writing.... the Couple we it just seemed like they made problems for no reason and that was the story.... a book i was looking forward to that didn't step up for me
xxbooksilovexx's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent listen by Helena Hunting. Tenley & Hayden's story was great. Both had traumatic experiences in their pasts that they are scared to share with each other. Lots of hot & steamy moments between them! Loved Elizabeth Louise & Jason Carpenter's narration.
beccisays's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This is scratching my itch for a contemporary tattoo shop spicy romance 🙌🏻 I can’t even remember how I found this series but I already know I’m going to absolutely steam through it.
Tenley and Hayden are both traumatised in their own way, yet similarly enough that they see their own damage reflected in the other. Reminds me of a cracked mirror. The themes and tone of the book aren’t too dark, so it’s a light-hearted breezy read.
This book ended on a cliffhanger and with enough intrigue about the fate of the main character’s relationship and the side character’s back stories, that I’m keen to get stuck into the next book ASAP.
Tenley and Hayden are both traumatised in their own way, yet similarly enough that they see their own damage reflected in the other. Reminds me of a cracked mirror. The themes and tone of the book aren’t too dark, so it’s a light-hearted breezy read.
This book ended on a cliffhanger and with enough intrigue about the fate of the main character’s relationship and the side character’s back stories, that I’m keen to get stuck into the next book ASAP.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Drug use, and Death of parent
onlyadream223's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars
This is my first book by this author and i'm neither impressed or discouraged. This book has a good story, but there is a lot in a short amount of time. Both the main characters have a boat load of emotional baggage and past insecurities holding them back.
Tenley is haunted by actions of the past that keep her from moving forward and Hayden is caught between perception and reality. Everyone's perception of him is negative due to his appearance and past.
This story does not end in this book and continues to the next but i'm not sure I want to continue. Many times, I felt like we were being led in circles.
This is my first book by this author and i'm neither impressed or discouraged. This book has a good story, but there is a lot in a short amount of time. Both the main characters have a boat load of emotional baggage and past insecurities holding them back.
Tenley is haunted by actions of the past that keep her from moving forward and Hayden is caught between perception and reality. Everyone's perception of him is negative due to his appearance and past.
This story does not end in this book and continues to the next but i'm not sure I want to continue. Many times, I felt like we were being led in circles.
laurenm2111's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this - such great characters and the emotional journey we were taken on was fantastic. Can't wait for more!!
erinnejc's review against another edition
5.0
Epic. Perfect. Wonderous.
It's been a while since I have been that in love with a book from start to finish, that I read it slowly so I can savour each word. But that is what I did with Clipped Wings.
I love the depth of character to Hayden and Tenley, and the whole cast of secondary characters. I'm so excited that we don't know yet what makes them fully tick, and that there is more to be discovered in Inked Armor.
The romance, and build to it between Hayden and Tenley is perfect in description, and development.
I love how blunt Hayden is and every glimpse into his character.
Can't wait for more...and to re-read it again soon.
It's been a while since I have been that in love with a book from start to finish, that I read it slowly so I can savour each word. But that is what I did with Clipped Wings.
I love the depth of character to Hayden and Tenley, and the whole cast of secondary characters. I'm so excited that we don't know yet what makes them fully tick, and that there is more to be discovered in Inked Armor.
The romance, and build to it between Hayden and Tenley is perfect in description, and development.
I love how blunt Hayden is and every glimpse into his character.
Can't wait for more...and to re-read it again soon.
laughlinesandliterature's review against another edition
4.0
Tenley and Hayden as characters were just heartbreaking, and learning the bits and pieces of their stories throughout this book just broke my heart. Both of these characters carried guilt with them and both of them had made poor decisions because of it. It was like looking at two sides of the same coin with these characters and that's what made them so perfect for each other. This book definitely got me wrapped up emotionally and it made it really difficult that the book ended on such a cliffhanger. It was so killer and I'm so glad I was able to move right on to the next book. 4 out of 5 stars for such a gut-wrencher.