Review: An emotional sexy read that warmed my heart so much
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
I loved this story (and Caleb’s saucy mouth). What an emotional ride. I read like crazy, but the characters in this series stood out for me. I felt so invested in their lives as I watched them struggle from the tragedy that shaped them, and how they moved forward from that night. I couldn’t help but be affected, and honestly, I felt like I was a part of the group too.The whole time there were questions I didn’t really have answers to… What was right? Should there be forgiveness? I really did see the situation from both perspectives, but while I felt stronger for one position, I still understood the other.  I was also conflicted as I watched two people on such opposite sides of the coin love one another so much and make it work. But they did!Now let’s get to Caleb. I loved Caleb with his tattoos, filthy mouth (sweet lord it really was filthy), and his heart. I loved Emmy with her sass, her honesty, and her heart too. Individually they were awesome and both people I would want to have in my life. Then together, together they were on fire.The sparks between Emmy and Caleb were unbelievable from the word go. It was insta-lust, (but don’t be afraid because it worked here!)and I loved that they both admitted it straight away. But besides just being full of hormones, the banter between the two of them was pretty awesome, pretty hilarious, and made me see exactly how they fell in love.I love me some damaged characters, and damaged I got. I wanted to hold Caleb. Wait. Scratch that. I wanted him to rub me all over hold me. Part of the ending was brutal, and I didn’t know if his heart (and mine) could take it. I of course knew it would work out, but just watching Caleb go through the emotions of absolute sickness nearly made me sick for him too. It was tough to read.Let’s change gears and talk happier things. *puts away the tissues* Look. At. That. Cover.  Yes, it’s ok to scroll back up the page. I will wait. Now imagine it really is Caleb and he even does a back flex.Yep.Back. Flex.He did just that, and when I read that part I shamelessly popped open Goodreads to glance at the cover again to get a better visual. You know, so I could experience the story fully. *drool* yeah… it really is gorgeous.While a good bit of the story was obvious, the entire thing was not. I didn’t see *that* coming. Interesting. I still don’t like a certain someone, but I have a different feeling about them.  I definitely went into the story with a very strong feeling (hatred) about a certain character that actually changed by the end. Bravo to Ms. Martinez for getting me to think about it!The ending warmed my heart so much. This wrapped up in a way that was real, that was happy, that was just so good.Would I rec this? YES! And, I’m pretty excited for Hunter’s story, which is next. I will read anything Aly Martinez writes.