Review: I love Rhye
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2013
I love Rhye. In the first two books he was always there for Jay-good or bad.  Unfortunately often bad.It’s four years later and Rhye is quickly going down the drain. Drugs and women-both in excess.  He’s in a terribly dark place and doesn’t give a crap. He gets one more chance to do what he is good at, what he loves, what makes his soul come alive.  He is given an ultimatum-clean up, no drugs and he is sent to Nashville for a change of scenery.  Enter Syn.She is so damn sweet.  Southern twang, talent and full of innocence.  And Rhye doesn’t buy it for a second.I enjoyed their banter.  The attraction is fast and intense. Their shared passion for music is beautiful. How willing Syn is to stand by him is a sticking point for me.  I want to believe it.  The life she has lived is so different than any i know.  But she seems too naive for Rhye.  Too naive to exist all alone in the music world. Syn just didn’t ring true for me.  Maybe I’m just too jaded?The deep down sadness, guilt and pain that is killing  Rhye is so incredibly tangible. Reading his thoughts and the anguish he lives thru every day hurts your heart.  I cheered for him but wanted to shake him whenever he was an ass and fell down. Which he does-several times.After many starts and stops- and a visit to Rhye’s hometown-they are working to make a life together.  Nothing is perfect.  Nothing is guaranteed.  But choosing to be together, make the best choices and stay in the light gives them (and me) hope that life will work out.  That their hearts are safe.  And that love is always worth the fight.