Review: Pretty damn devastating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2013
Originally published at Rookie Romance.Once I started, I couldn't have put this book down if I had wanted to. And trust me, I did not want to. This book was pretty damn devastating, but also pretty damn amazing.Cally just broke my heart. Her past is gradually revealed throughout the story and with every new detail, my heart bled a little bit more for her. She's so strong and tries so hard to move on from her painful past, and to do the best she can for her sisters.I loved Will so much. He's had plenty of turbulence in his own romantic history, but he's never forgotten the girl who left him behind- Cally. I loved how he couldn't bring himself to hate Cally, even though he knew he probably should. He doesn't want to hold onto the pain from her leaving, but fights for their love.This is the second book in the New Hope series, the first is Unbreak Me, which is Maggie and Asher's story. We meet Maggie and Asher in this book as well, but this definitely works perfectly well as a standalone. I can't wait to read Maggie's story as well now!The writing just captivated me, and it was impossible to stop reading. I was pulled deep into Will and Cally's intense and passionate story. It made me crazy cry...the kind of crying where you're a bit bewildered by how much emotion you're feeling, and you can't stop the floods. Yeah, not a pretty sight.I was constantly on edge waiting to see when Cally's past would catch up with her, and what exactly happened with her when she left New Hope.It's also written in dual POV, which I really enjoyed. It was so great to be able to dive into both Cally and Will's mind.Overall, I can't recommend this enough. I was really impressed by how much I enjoyed this romantic and bumpy journey, and how much I felt connected with the characters. It's the first book I've read by Lexi Ryan, and I can wholeheartedly say it won't be the last.*I received a review copy, as part of the blog tour. Thank you!