Review: Extremely Emotional
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2014
I can't even begin to process the storm of emotions I'm feeling after finishing this book. I never envisioned this sort of ending for this family, even if it was rather fitting. Ms. Voight gutted me, honestly. And then, like the sun breaking through the storm clouds, she shone light on all the love and hope still remaining.As y'all know from my previous reviews, this family's story has been intensely emotional. This installment was even more so. I expected the intensity to continue between Rachel, Drew, and Alex now that Rachel and Drew are married. I expected the drama courtesy of Elise, Jonathan's mother, as she continued to battle for custody and ultimately Drew's money. I might have even predicted the events surrounding Fullerton Enterprises, Inc's political ties. I did not, however, expect Ms. Voight to make me love Drew Fullerton. I've never been his champion in this series and I quite fell in love with the man in Enraptured. I LOVE HIM! And I ended up having quite the snot-fest over him. *sniff*I'm so impressed with Ms. Voight's ability to convey how family dynamics and how one is raised, affects the people we become. If you lack love and/or approval growing up, it's something you crave and constantly search for. If you had those things, you want to share them with others. I relished Ms. Voight's belief in the transformative and restorative abilities of love. Bearing witness to Rachel's love and strength as she does her best to protect her children and heal the Fullerton family - including mending fences between the stubborn Fullerton men - was awe-inspiring.I can't even discuss more than how Enraptured made me feel. There are many things that occur in this final segment of the story. But at it's heart, this story has always been about love, family, and forgiveness. Drew and Alex gave much credit to Rachel for changing their lives and touching them with love - but their love for her was equally as life-changing.The Fullerton Family Saga is emotional ride. That Ms. Voight could evoke so much emotion from me (I'm still crying over this), make me completely change my stance about a character, speaks volumes about her writing. She's a must-read author for me and I highly recommend this trilogy.**Complimentary copy provided by author for an honest review.**