☆₊⋆ →thoughts┊My heart is on the floor somewhere bleeding after reading that last page. It⊹ ⁺ ₊ ✧Every Breath After: Part 1┊5 stars✧ ₊ ⁺ ⊹
☆₊⋆ →thoughts┊My heart is on the floor somewhere bleeding after reading that last page. It actually fucking hurts to breathe. It’s like there’s a hole in my chest after being punched repeatedly by this book. That’s how much I love these characters. Please bear with me while I attempt to translate my emotions into words, because trying to convey how much this story means to me is not easy.
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∘₊✧ ──Chills explode across my skin, and I swear all the blood rushes to my head at once, leaving me dizzy. He shudders, and I shiver, and it feels like what I imagine it’s like when a star collapses in on itself.── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →characters┊There’s a whole lot of self-growth and self-discovery going on in this book, and it takes centre stage as the book spans across 19 years (approximately). This book details Mason and Jeremy’s journey as life throws them for a loop. Multiple times.Allthe time. Things get downright ugly. These characters goTHROUGHit. That is to say, they aren’t without their flaws. They’re not perfect. And that’s precisely why I love them so much, I think. Because they are authentic and multifaceted and honest andREAL.It allows me to relate to certain aspects of each character, in turn making me root for them so much harder.
∘₊✧ ──"Our stars are only ever meant to exist from opposite sides of the sun burning brightly forever between us."── ✧₊∘
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∘₊✧ ──"And all I can think is… I found you."── ✧₊∘
⋆╰┈✩Jeremyis my sweet precious darling angel baby. I want to give him a big hug and tell him everything is going to be okayeventually.He goes through so much and he’s such a strong and resilient character. Reading about his growth and self-discovery, finding himself, was absolutely beautiful. Let’s just say I cried an excessive amount of tears over this boy.
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∘₊✧ ──"I’m not Jeremy the Coward anymore. And if hope shall be my downfall… Then fall I will."── ✧₊∘
⋆╰┈✩Masontugged at my heart in a different kind way. His past plays an underlying role in the way he forms connections with others, and continues to influence his relationships, making it difficult for him to not react impulsively at the first sign of someone pulling away. I don’t want to spoil too much, I’d rather you read it in real-time and experience it for yourself. He’s so broken and loving and tries his hardest not to fuck up, but oh well. Mason still has some discovering to do, and I can’t wait to read about it in part 2.
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∘₊✧ ──"Just gotta… hold my breath and count to ten, right?” He wets his lips. “Every breath after that… it’ll be a little easier."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →plot/setting┊AsJessie Walkerhas stated, this book is about the journey, not the destination. It’s a coming-of-age, character-driven saga. It’s not your typical romance book, it’s so much more.
⋆╰┈✩ some of thetropesare: ⤷ childhood friends to lovers ⤷ slow burn (HEAVYon this) ⤷ angst ⤷ bi awakening ⤷ codependency ⤷ found family ⤷ a dash of rockstar romance ⤷ gritty small town vibes ⤷ mental health rep ⤷ addiction and recovery themes ⤷ grief and healing
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∘₊✧ ──We’re broken. Shattered. Pieces scattered across a frozen alien landscape. We’ll never be the same. How the fuck did we get here?── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →writing┊Every time I finished a chapter it felt like I could finally come up for air andBREATHE.Until my eyes landed on the first page of the next chapter and it felt like I was dying all over again.Hah pain, I welcome thee.
⋆╰┈✩ WithJessie Walker’s writing, you’re not just simply reading words on a page. It’s more of an immersive experience. You’re right there with the characters, rooting for them every step of they way, praying that they’ll make it through to the end. The author’s writing tears at my heart and speaks to my soul. That’s the only way I could describe it.
⋆╰┈✩ The thematic use of stars and fate and balance is woven so intricately into the storytelling. It’s such a beautiful way of pointing the reader in the right direction, letting you discover first-hand what was hidden behind the wordsstarsall along.
∘₊✧ ──"His lips thin, and he tips his head back, sparing the black sky one last look. “Perhaps the answers you seek aren’t in the stars… but in the spaces between them.” "── ✧₊∘
∘₊✧ ──"The sky is black, and so, so, vast, and yet for once, I can see it all—see what’s been hiding between the stars I resented for years. Stars I let myself be blinded by."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →parting words┊This series, these characters, are like no other. They areunmatched.Nothing compares tothem.I’m so grateful toJessie Walkerfor allowing us to experience their journey. It’srawanddeepand ahellof anemotionalrollercoaster that I never want to get off of.
⋆╰┈✩ If there’sONEthing I want to achieve with this review, it’s to convince others to give this series a chance, and let themselves experienceJessie Walker’s work, hoping that they will enjoy it as much as I will continue to do.
⋆╰┈✩Yes, I do know this review is basically me professing my undying love for this series. Deal with it. Better yet, take the fucking hint and read the damn books.
⋆╰┈✩ I know the page count might look daunting at first glance but when I tell you I read this book inonesitting. 13 hours no breaks. That’s howconsumedI was by this story and these characters.
⋆╰┈✩ If you haven’t read this series yet but I somehowmiraculouslyconvinced you to do so, start with the first book,Where There a Will!!
⋆╰┈✩ Until part 2 comes out:
∘₊✧ ──"Day by day. Breath by breath. That’s all I have."── ✧₊∘
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⭒ ⊹ ₊reread₊ ⊹ ⭒ ⤷17/08/24┊I’ll never get enough of them.
↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺ 1:35 ─── ⊹songs I listened to⊹ ────── 3:47 ♪ You Get What You Give ─New Radicals ⤷"Don’t let go, you’ve got the music in you" ♪ Jeremy ─Pearl Jam ⤷"King Jeremy the wicked, Oh ruled his world" ♪ If You’re Gonna Break My Heart ─Inhaler ⤷"If you’re gonna break my heart, smash it to pieces" ♪ ur so pretty ─Wasia Project ⤷"You’re the only person left, so hold me, don’t leave me" ♪ Sleeping With The Lights On ─Searows ⤷"I would’ve followed you anywhere, ‘cause if I loved you at the start then I would love you at the end" ♫Author’s playlist ⤷ This playlist is phenomenal and Ihighlyrecommend listening to this while reading the book.
∘₊✧ ──"He’s fire and brimstone, I’m shattered ice. Our collision is steam and destruction, desti
⊹ ⁺ ₊ ✧When The Moon Hatched┊5 stars✧ ₊ ⁺ ⊹
∘₊✧ ──"He’s fire and brimstone, I’m shattered ice. Our collision is steam and destruction, destined to dissipate, but I’ll gladly burn beneath him until the world comes crumbling down."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →thoughts┊Holy shit. This is one of my new favorite books. This book is the closest to making me feel the same way I did when I read theThrone Of Glassseries. It was heart-searingly beautiful. I can already feel a massive book hangover coming my way.
☆₊⋆ →characters┊The romance. TO DIE FOR. LOVED. CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT.
⋆╰┈✩Raeveoh I just want to give you a big hug:( I loved her so much and I can’t wait to read the next book.
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∘₊✧ ──"Mended… Such a funny word, signifying the end of something. But every hurt has an echo if you look deep enough. A wound is never fully gone."── ✧₊∘
⋆╰┈✩Kaanomg I don’t know what to say he’s been through absolute hell. I honestly can’t wait for him to find out what happened in the 2nd book. I need him to go feral for her.
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∘₊✧ ──"“Your hands know me,” she whispers. “Yes,” I murmur against her hair. “Know you, crave you, worship you.” "── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →world-building┊So fucking interesting and intricate. I loved it all and I would’ve read this book just for the world-building.
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∘₊✧ ──"I fall into that look like it’s my salvation, nuzzling his hand."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →writing┊Poetic, beautiful, and sometimes over-the-top. But I loved the author’s writing style. I also appreciated the glossary in the beginning, which helped immensely when flipping back and forth trying to remember what that thing meant again.
⋆╰┈✩ The author perfectly balanced the world-building, plot, and romance.
⋆╰┈✩ The foreshadowing and subtle hints had me gasping for breath trying to figure it out. It was done exceptionally well.
∘₊✧ ──"I could revel in him for eternity and never stop marveling."── ✧₊∘
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✧⋄⋆pre-read notes⋆⋄✧ ⤷28/07/24┊Kind of scared to start this bc of the glossary but I’ve been wanting to read this forever.
↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺ 1:35 ─── ⊹songs I listened to⊹ ────── 3:47 ♪ An Inquiry into the Unexplained ─Sid Acharya ⤷I had this piece on repeat and it fit the atmosphere and vibe of the book so well
☾TWs☽ (view spoiler)[ → Blood and gore → Death and violence → Sexually explicit → Torture → Implied threat of sexual assault/sexual predator → Explicit language → Cruelty towards a creature/abuse → Abduction of an adult (implied off page and post-recounting) → Death in childbirth (implied, off page) → Abduction/trafficking of minors (implied, off page) → Miscarriage (implied for a secondary character, off page) (hide spoiler)]
This is NOT your traditional romance book, it’s a story about survival. It includes dark themes, and checking TWs is strongLittle Bird Lost ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is NOT your traditional romance book, it’s a story about survival. It includes dark themes, and checking TWs is strongly recommended.
I’ve been so hesitant to pick this up because of certain aspects, and I’m glad I waited until I was ready to read this book because it completely consumed me. I could not put it down. Sure, in the beginning I was a little shell-shocked and uncertain as to where this story was going. I wasn’t sure if I could keep reading. But then it shifted, and I realized that this book was very different than what I’d initially expected.
“Only another monster can survive a monster.”
The last 20% had me in an absolute chokehold. Those scenes near the end? Yeah, let’s just say I’m excited for whatever Jessie Walker has in store for us.
“Because the moon doesn’t shine on dead girls. And we’ve been dead for a long, long time.”
The FMC goes THROUGH it. She’s strong. A surviver. I cannot wait to read more about these characters once the sequel is released. I’m dying to know how the FMC’s story will unfold. Until then, flock flock flock.
I've been hesitant to read this book because of the age-gap trope, but I couldn't stay away from a Jessie Walker book, she has me inExiled ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've been hesitant to read this book because of the age-gap trope, but I couldn't stay away from a Jessie Walker book, she has me in a CHOKEHOLD. It's safe to say this book ripped my soul from my body and destroyed it...more
I’m so close to giving this 5⭐️ but I can’t because although I LOVED so much about this book there’s also parts I didn’t like. Loved JWolfsong ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m so close to giving this 5⭐️ but I can’t because although I LOVED so much about this book there’s also parts I didn’t like. Loved Joe and Ox’s relationship, but I hated when they were apart for THAT LONG. I don’t like it when the MC and love-interest is separated for a long period of time. Also, I just didn’t care about any other characters than them. The plot wasn’t my favorite either....more
∘₊✧ ──"He’s here, I think. That’s all that matters in this second. The rest is just noise."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →⊹ ⁺ ₊ ✧Still Beating┊5 stars✧ ₊ ⁺ ⊹
∘₊✧ ──"He’s here, I think. That’s all that matters in this second. The rest is just noise."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →thoughts┊Deceased.LOVE THEM.I keep coming back to this novella because it’s simply beautiful and it brings me so much joy to read about Will and Way finally getting their HEA...more
When I tell you I did not put this book down. I did not eat I did not sleep I JUST CONTINUED TO READ.
In the first ha**spoiler alert** Iron Flame ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When I tell you I did not put this book down. I did not eat I did not sleep I JUST CONTINUED TO READ.
In the first half of the book, Violet and Xaden's relationship was a little boring, although I understand that the author had to keep it "angsty" for the storyline to continuously progress. Loved how it evolved in the second part though. However, the writing was so fucking cringe every time they fucked, like just shut up please.
I love Jesinia, she's my girl. Also, I am so happy about how Violet's mother turned out to be and her true intentions. Additionally, thank fuck Dain had some redeemable qualities because he was getting on my nerves in the beginning of this book.
I feel like Xaden is gonna die, there's too much foreshadowing to say otherwise. "You will be the death of me, Violet" is repeated so many times in both the first and second book. Also, that ending was...
ANYWAYS, I feel like the storyline kept me captivated throughout, I'm really excited to see how the story develops in the next instalment. There's still a lot we don't know, like why Violet's hair is silver (although I theorize it has something to do with the venin), what's her signet from Andarna, what exactly is Andarna and what is she capable of, what the fuck is gonna happen to Xaden now, etc.
Updates: I know it’s greedy of me but I demand to know when the next book comes out!!...more
∘₊✧ ──"How do I tell him that now that I know what it’s like to wake up in his arms, I don’t know how
⊹ ⁺ ₊ ✧If There’s A Way┊5 stars✧ ₊ ⁺ ⊹
∘₊✧ ──"How do I tell him that now that I know what it’s like to wake up in his arms, I don’t know how I’ll ever sleep without him again? How do I tell him I haven’t not beat the sun at welcoming the new day without some kind of substance in years? How do I tell him that his throat is just sitting there, begging for my lips? Like I might die just looking at him right now, because I’m too far away? My hand’s pressed over his heart and I am. Still. Too. Far. Away."── ✧₊∘
☆₊⋆ →thoughts┊To be completely honest, I think I’d read about a million more books about these two ifJessie Walkerwas willing to write them...more
Anyways, the writing made me gag and the author basically recycled her other charactersFall of Ruin and Wrath ⭐️⭐️⭐️
When did this become a WHOREHOUSE-
Anyways, the writing made me gag and the author basically recycled her other characters and plot into one book. This series is definitely connected to FBAA/ASITE somehow.
This book only held my interest in the last few chapters when everything went down, and I’ll probably read the next book because I’m interested to see where it’s going....more
This book can be used as a torture device by simply forcing someone to read it. I’m so tired of this shit.
It felt like their emotionWild Like Us ⭐️⭐️
This book can be used as a torture device by simply forcing someone to read it. I’m so tired of this shit.
It felt like their emotions were forced on by the authors to make the scenes emotional, but all it made me was fucking annoyed. They cry SO MUCH. They cry at every little inconvenience that isn’t even that big of a deal.
The way it’s stated EARLY on that Banks likes Akara but it’s not addressed later on at all. And they both say they aren’t jealous of the other but they clearly are. Both of them gets jealous when Sulli just smiles at the other.
I don’t think I’ll be able to suffer through the other books unless Charlie or Xander’s book is announced, because I need something to motivate me to get through the next two....more
I’ve never experienced such heartache for Tory, Darius, Darcy, and Orion ever in my life. There’s literally a physical pain inFated Throne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’ve never experienced such heartache for Tory, Darius, Darcy, and Orion ever in my life. There’s literally a physical pain in my chest because my heart hurts for these poor babies. HAVEN’T THEY GONE THROUGH ENOUGH?!
Just two words: pain and suffering
Darcy and and the Heirs bonding over missing Tory and Orion is cute and sad.
GIVE ME SETH AND CALEB. CETH. SALEB. WHATEVER WE ARE CALLING IT!
The acronyms in this series always get to me: ASS, HORES, and now KUNTs?!...more
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