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literaryhaylee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Jared's and Aly's story continues...
I love romances that fill me with all of the emotions and as frustrating at this felt sometimes, it's so realistic and my review is basically the same for book 1 as it is for book 2!!
I love romances that fill me with all of the emotions and as frustrating at this felt sometimes, it's so realistic and my review is basically the same for book 1 as it is for book 2!!
magencorrie's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars
My Review:
Oh, how I love and adore this series and the characters within. Their story is a beautiful, heart wrenching, touching, and powerful tale; one that has moved me since the first book. This is definitely a unique, heartfelt, and hopeful series.
A. L. Jackson has a really beautiful writing style; it has captured my attention since her first book. And as I had mention in my review of Come to Me Quietly, her worlds flow like poetry. Deep and very powerful. The way the words and actions of the characters flowed and moved throughout the story was beautiful. I loved that. And I think it was not only the really gritty, raw storyline, but the characters had me glued to the pages.
The characters are each powerful, deep, raw, and gritty in their own way. Jared has grown so much since the first book, and watching him finally overcome his final demons in Come to Me Softly was very powerful, a wonderful experience to behold. Watching him learn to love, to forgive, and to move on did indeed bring me to tears at quite a few places. Jared is a deep and emotional person, tormenting by so much, so watching him find his inner peace and love was beyond a wonderful experience.
I have loved Aly since the first book, mostly because of her faith, her love, and her insight towards Jared. She accepted Jared, flaws and all, his dark and gritty past. However, her strength comes from being able to stand by his side and prove he is worth love and forgives. I think that strength shown through when they both were being tested throughout the book.
And of course I can’t write this review without mentioning the love between Jared and Aly. Oh, what a beautiful and powerful love they share. The whole friends-turn-lovers aspect wasn’t a big thing for me, but lately, and especially since reading this series, I have come to realize I love that aspect! Their relationship was so well written; it felt real and natural. I could feel how both Jared and Aleena cared for each other and I could see and feel it growing even more. Some many times I could actually feel their souls connecting and I can't forget the steamy factor. These two are a really steamy couple!
The book developed at a wonderful pace, leaving me turning each page and gabbling up the words. The build up and resolution was a thrill to read and to experience. Once I started, I couldn't put this one down. Watching the characters grow, flourish, love, and step into their futures was a wonderful experience. At moments my heart rejoiced for them and at others it broke.
All in all, this is a beautiful, raw, powerfully deep, and emotionally investing series. Come to Me Softly was a worthy, beautiful conclusion for two remarkable characters who have grown and overcame so much. I truly adore this series and the characters within! I highly recommend this series!
My Review:
Oh, how I love and adore this series and the characters within. Their story is a beautiful, heart wrenching, touching, and powerful tale; one that has moved me since the first book. This is definitely a unique, heartfelt, and hopeful series.
A. L. Jackson has a really beautiful writing style; it has captured my attention since her first book. And as I had mention in my review of Come to Me Quietly, her worlds flow like poetry. Deep and very powerful. The way the words and actions of the characters flowed and moved throughout the story was beautiful. I loved that. And I think it was not only the really gritty, raw storyline, but the characters had me glued to the pages.
The characters are each powerful, deep, raw, and gritty in their own way. Jared has grown so much since the first book, and watching him finally overcome his final demons in Come to Me Softly was very powerful, a wonderful experience to behold. Watching him learn to love, to forgive, and to move on did indeed bring me to tears at quite a few places. Jared is a deep and emotional person, tormenting by so much, so watching him find his inner peace and love was beyond a wonderful experience.
I have loved Aly since the first book, mostly because of her faith, her love, and her insight towards Jared. She accepted Jared, flaws and all, his dark and gritty past. However, her strength comes from being able to stand by his side and prove he is worth love and forgives. I think that strength shown through when they both were being tested throughout the book.
And of course I can’t write this review without mentioning the love between Jared and Aly. Oh, what a beautiful and powerful love they share. The whole friends-turn-lovers aspect wasn’t a big thing for me, but lately, and especially since reading this series, I have come to realize I love that aspect! Their relationship was so well written; it felt real and natural. I could feel how both Jared and Aleena cared for each other and I could see and feel it growing even more. Some many times I could actually feel their souls connecting and I can't forget the steamy factor. These two are a really steamy couple!
The book developed at a wonderful pace, leaving me turning each page and gabbling up the words. The build up and resolution was a thrill to read and to experience. Once I started, I couldn't put this one down. Watching the characters grow, flourish, love, and step into their futures was a wonderful experience. At moments my heart rejoiced for them and at others it broke.
All in all, this is a beautiful, raw, powerfully deep, and emotionally investing series. Come to Me Softly was a worthy, beautiful conclusion for two remarkable characters who have grown and overcame so much. I truly adore this series and the characters within! I highly recommend this series!
echoingbooks's review
5.0
I loved this book so much. There was a lot of feelings going on and I am so glad that Jared is starting to feel less guilty each day. He came to his senses before its to late and Aly never gave up on him. I would gladly re-read this book because it was heartwarming and beautiful. I could not put the book down with all this emotions in the book. I loved every moment of it. This is a great read.
booknerdqueen's review against another edition
4.0
We continue the love story of Aly and Jared and how they try to evolve...Took me a while to read this book....kept dragging on with how much Aly smell of coconut, sweet and good....how much she was too good for him....after half the book we hear a little less of how much he loves her and we realized how much he's fucked up and needs helps!!
The story gets more intense and the end and its more emotional and so so good..I'm extremely happy to have kept reading.
Its a good follow-up...still think its a little too much repetitive but still a good love story
The story gets more intense and the end and its more emotional and so so good..I'm extremely happy to have kept reading.
Its a good follow-up...still think its a little too much repetitive but still a good love story
briandthemoon's review against another edition
5.0
This is the beautiful conclusion of Jared and Aly's story! I cannot really review this one separately from Come to Me Quietly. The two meld together as one - truly. My favorite thing thing about AL Jackson is that she is not stingy with her words. When you read one of her books, you are getting a full and complete story with incredible character development. We learned SO much about Jared and Aly and it made me feel incredibly connected with both characters and their struggles.
Come to Me Quietly was my first AL Jackson read and I knew halfway through that I was hooked! Funny story - I started Come to Me Quietly on a Friday night and stayed up the entire night to finish. By 8:30am or so, I finally finished. Problem was, I needed Come to Me Softly and there was no way I could adult without finishing it! I told my husband I had an awful migraine and stayed in bed. Instead of resting... I bought book 2 and finished it up too. Never before in my LIFE had a book captured me like that. It was after this series that I KNEW I loved to read... I had just been reading the wrong books before it!
Come to Me Quietly was my first AL Jackson read and I knew halfway through that I was hooked! Funny story - I started Come to Me Quietly on a Friday night and stayed up the entire night to finish. By 8:30am or so, I finally finished. Problem was, I needed Come to Me Softly and there was no way I could adult without finishing it! I told my husband I had an awful migraine and stayed in bed. Instead of resting... I bought book 2 and finished it up too. Never before in my LIFE had a book captured me like that. It was after this series that I KNEW I loved to read... I had just been reading the wrong books before it!
stumpfed's review against another edition
5.0
I was happy. I was sad. I was relieved. I was mad. I laughed a little and I had a really good cry. This book is anything but soft!
Loved it!
Loved it!
thebooktrollop's review against another edition
Siiiiigh I loved this book!! Even though I feel AL was trying to give me an anxiety attack with it!! Damn her and all her angsty books!!
bibliophile90's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, when I read Come to me Quietly I fell in love with Aly, Jared & Chris! When I finished that book I wanted to get my hands on the next book right away. I wanted to know more about how Aly and Jared would cope with all of the things that happened in their lives. This book did not disappoint. I loved reading about how Jared eventually worked through all of his struggles. Aly was so understanding and their love was pure. Aly is one of my favorite heroines, both Aly and Jared will hold a special place in my heart. Jared is a wonderful book boyfriend, who has worked his way up to my top 5. I cant wait for Chris's book to be released, I really want to know what type of girl will change his player ways. Also I hope we will get to see more of Jared & Aly.