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Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich
5.0
books can make you feel things. will this one make you blush? coming from someone who reads a lot of books with dark themes, I’d still say absolutely. but this book also feels like a love letter for the first borns, for those who were forced to be the extension of their parents, and for the people pleaser who were conditioned to put others’ needs first. a beautifully written wholesome story.
the story follows Cami who met Van while she was delivering food from her catering business for Van’s co-workers. Van is a straightforward, caretaker type of guy, which at first was a relief for Cami cause she finally get to be with someone that made her feel secure enough to her brain’s off. That is until he stepped over the line whilst she was still struggling with her parents’ expectations of her future and her own vision.
I really took my time reading this. but in the end it’s worth it to see both MCs’ growth, especially Cami who finally managed to stand up for herself. as you read their story, the relationship might feel like it’s going too fast, then problems arised, and they took a step back. I love that they eventually learned to communicate their feelings and boundaries. btw, groveling on his knees and waiting her in the rain are also included.
the story follows Cami who met Van while she was delivering food from her catering business for Van’s co-workers. Van is a straightforward, caretaker type of guy, which at first was a relief for Cami cause she finally get to be with someone that made her feel secure enough to her brain’s off. That is until he stepped over the line whilst she was still struggling with her parents’ expectations of her future and her own vision.
I really took my time reading this. but in the end it’s worth it to see both MCs’ growth, especially Cami who finally managed to stand up for herself. as you read their story, the relationship might feel like it’s going too fast, then problems arised, and they took a step back. I love that they eventually learned to communicate their feelings and boundaries. btw, groveling on his knees and waiting her in the rain are also included.