Review: DROP WHAT YOU'RE READING AND READ THIS!!! Simply Brilliant!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 1, 2013
****This is a review of all 3 books in the series combined PLUS the prequel***Emi Lost & Found Series ReviewsNot Today, But Someday (Prequel)Lost and Found (Book 1)Time Stands Still (Book 2)Never Look Back (Book 3)Wow, I cannot say this enough….I want to scream it from the rooftops….Lori Otto is brilliant! This was the BEST series to date I have EVER read and that is saying a lot since I have read over 800 books total; Amazing storyline, fantastic plots, wonderful character developments, and just downright emotional. Lori Otto did a number on my emotions; taking me on so many highs and lows at times I didn’t know if I would recover. I will NOT spoil this series for you but what I will say is everyone should read it. I was completely enthralled and sucked in from the prequel and found myself scurrying through each of the books to find out what would happen next with Emi.Not Today, But Someday (Prequel)I’ll start with the prequel. I loved this book and I am so glad I started with this before I read the series. I heard many people say they read it after the series but I strongly suggest you read it before you dive in; Get lost in the Emi and Nate relationship. This book is from Nate’s POV and I have to say it was brilliant. I fell in love with Nate. The friendship that Emi and Nate built from high school is one that I wished I had. It was so good to see these two connect and form a bond so strong. They loved each other even at a young age and it was interesting to watch them try and balance their friendship without crossing into a “relationship” status. Emi was going through so much in life and Nate had her back and gained her trust. The angst in this book will keep you on your toes wondering if these two can have a strictly “platonic” relationship or will it lead to moreLost and Found (Book 1)FINALLY! Oh I was thrilled with this book. It may be my favorite book of the entire series. I fell in LOVE with Nate! I fell in love with Nate and Emi! I wanted them together and found myself rooting for them. Nate was amazing….They were awesome together. As friends they were great but as lovers…well let’s just say they were pretty steamy and hot. I needed these two to make it. I wanted their relationship to work and not tear their friendship apart. I wondered at times if Nate could truly change his ways and commit to Emi and if Emi could accept him as not only her bestfriend but also as her lover. Hmm, let’s just say this book was VERY interesting with all the twists and turns and then BAM! Yes, major cliffhanger but no worries I had the next book in tow and immediately started flipping the pages to find out what fate had in store for Nate and Emi!Time Stands Still (Book 2)Oh GOD I have to be honest saying this book gutted me. I was not sure I would come back from this….I screamed, ugly cried; like snot running down my nose, tears streaming down my cheeks, threw my Kindle, and literally felt empty and defeated. I wasn’t even sure I could handle reading anymore. It was so hurtful so painful but inevitable. I was torn apart and was sure I couldn’t go on. However, after much support others told me to keep reading and promised that Lori would put me back together after tearing me apart. Well I have to say she definitely put me back together…However, I will always have that whole in my heart. It broke me watching the pain and hurt Emi had to endure. I found myself screaming THIS ISN’T FAIR! However, I quickly realized that life isn’t fair and we all have to endure what fate hands us. Off to book three =)Never Look Back (Book 3)So I know I said book one was my favorite but now I’m not so sure….I loved book three, so much so that I cried happy, sad, and elated tears when it was over. I was so sad this series ended. It wrapped up beautifully but I wanted MORE! It was amazing! Again Lori Otto pulled me under her spell entrancing me with her words and gripping me with Jack’s story. I truly have never encountered a male character as amazing as Jack. He was kind, patient, loving, giving, and just an all around good guy! Emi was so lucky and blessed to have two amazing men in her life love her and the ending well that was just pure bliss =) Lori Otto is a genius writing in both the male and female POV. She will keep you steadily turning the pages to find out what twists and turns she has in store for you. I cannot wait to read more from her! Absolutely breathtaking series! Happy Reading!