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Chasing Memories
What if you found him, the one who was put on this earth for you? He was your perfect partner, your soul mate. Your life with him was more than you could have ever hoped for. The two of you created an amazing family full of so much love.
I did. And it was everything.
Then, one day, I woke up, and he was gone. They were all gone.
I can’t accept it. I’m stuck in a reality that isn’t mine, aching for the life I lost, one that made up the very fabric of my soul.
How do I find my future when my past won’t stop pulling me under? I’m drowning, struggling to breathe in this existence where nothing makes sense. It might be crazy, and I might be as well.
But if you’d experienced the joy of a once-in-a-lifetime love, you’d be chasing memories, too.
***This is a standalone*** ***Intended for readers 18+ due to sexual content***
I did. And it was everything.
Then, one day, I woke up, and he was gone. They were all gone.
I can’t accept it. I’m stuck in a reality that isn’t mine, aching for the life I lost, one that made up the very fabric of my soul.
How do I find my future when my past won’t stop pulling me under? I’m drowning, struggling to breathe in this existence where nothing makes sense. It might be crazy, and I might be as well.
But if you’d experienced the joy of a once-in-a-lifetime love, you’d be chasing memories, too.
***This is a standalone*** ***Intended for readers 18+ due to sexual content***
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First published December 7, 2015
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Ellie Wade
44 books1,124 followersEllie Wade resides in southwest Michigan with her husband, three young children, and two dogs. She has a Master’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University and is a huge University of Michigan sports fan. She loves the beauty of her home state, especially the lakes and the gorgeous autumn weather. When she is not writing, you will find her reading, snuggled up with her kids, or spending time with family and friends. She loves traveling and exploring new places with her family.
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January 19, 2016
What about that blurb? Pretty crazy, huh? I have to admit I was on the fence about this one and it didn't help that none of my GR's friends had read it yet. I actually had to do what I haven't done in a very long time and look at other reviews and ratings!
The story focuses on Mia, a young woman on the way to her rehearsal dinner who unfortunately, gets into an accident with a semi and ends up being in a coma...for a very long time. Sounds familiar, right? We've read books and seen movies with similar stories but not this one. Nope, there's a twist and while it's a bit far fetched...it's a doozy!
I don't want to spoil it for you so suffice it to say that when she comes out of the coma, she remembers almost everything but she also remembers some other things. Some people think she's crazy, others think she needs therapy and others just don't know what to think.
However, the main point of contention for Mia is...does she go with what her brain thinks or her heart?
And it was sooo hard reading about her trying to go through with her life as it was. I do have to say that at times it was a bit much and she got on my nerves. At the same time, I had to know what really happened!
And there are really only two ways it could play out so the ending wasn't unexpected but it was exactly what I hoped for!
I would recommend this book if you're looking for a soul mates type of love story and something that's just a little different.
Favorite quote:
♥ "I want to be your first and last in all the ways I can.”
The story focuses on Mia, a young woman on the way to her rehearsal dinner who unfortunately, gets into an accident with a semi and ends up being in a coma...for a very long time. Sounds familiar, right? We've read books and seen movies with similar stories but not this one. Nope, there's a twist and while it's a bit far fetched...it's a doozy!
I don't want to spoil it for you so suffice it to say that when she comes out of the coma, she remembers almost everything but she also remembers some other things. Some people think she's crazy, others think she needs therapy and others just don't know what to think.
However, the main point of contention for Mia is...does she go with what her brain thinks or her heart?
And it was sooo hard reading about her trying to go through with her life as it was. I do have to say that at times it was a bit much and she got on my nerves. At the same time, I had to know what really happened!
And there are really only two ways it could play out so the ending wasn't unexpected but it was exactly what I hoped for!
I would recommend this book if you're looking for a soul mates type of love story and something that's just a little different.
Favorite quote:
♥ "I want to be your first and last in all the ways I can.”
December 8, 2015
Chasing Memories by Ellie Wade
4 stars!!!
This is one of those extremely difficult to write reviews because everything is a spoiler, but one thing I will say is that this was extremely unique to me, I loved the premise of the story and it really left me thinking at the end. This was one of those books where I would have loved an alternate ending…maybe this is something that the author may consider, because if you believe in fate and kismet…would the end result always be the same?
This is no run of the mill memory loss story and the way Ellie Wade delivered it was totally captivating. I was emotionally invested in the story and the characters and while on the outside looking in it may have seemed unbelievable, Ellie Wade made me believe. As I said above, this was unique to me, I personally have not read anything like it and while at times the way it was delivered was a little confusing once you understood what was happening and read a little slower it all made perfect sense. We have two stories running side by side, which in itself sounds weird, but it all ties up together, the main character is present throughout both stories and at the end Ellie Wade delivers the bigger picture.
It was the eve of Mia’s wedding and she is involved in a car accident, she is in a coma for six months and when she wakes up nothing is how she remembered. While she can physically remember her family, she has no emotional attachment to them at all. Mia feels detached from her life in every sense of the word, nothing seems or feels right, Mia doesn’t feel as if she belongs anymore, nothing seems familiar despite the words of her family and the production of photo albums. While in her coma all Mia could think about was this “other” family she had. Her family were adamant it was all a dream but Mia was not so sure, it all seemed so real. Was this all a figment of her imagination while in a coma or was it something else entirely?
This book was entirely written in Mia’s point of view and this really drummed home the confusion and the emotional turmoil that she was going through. Her upset at being told it was her mind playing tricks and the fact that no-one believed her. I empathised with Mia, her disappointment and her resentment towards those around her, their lack of faith and belief in her and also their nonchalance and disregard to everything that she was going through. Even though this was written in Mia’s point of view I also related to her fiancé, I actually felt for him…badly, I felt his pain and rejection, it hurt. He had the patience of a saint and despite what happened I always felt the love he had for Mia.
I cannot really say any more, I know this is vague but I really feel you need to read this for yourself the way the author intended. For me personally, the ending was a little rushed, I also felt that one part of the story would never have happened judging by what we knew about the characters and I would have liked Mia and her fiancé’s relationship expanded upon post coma, hence only a four star, but none the less, this did not detract from my enjoyment of the story. Overall this was a book I could not put down, I desperately wanted to know what happened at the end and while I got my answers I would have liked a little more.
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4 stars!!!
“I am so disconnected from this life, and I know it’s because I’m not meant to be living it.”
This is one of those extremely difficult to write reviews because everything is a spoiler, but one thing I will say is that this was extremely unique to me, I loved the premise of the story and it really left me thinking at the end. This was one of those books where I would have loved an alternate ending…maybe this is something that the author may consider, because if you believe in fate and kismet…would the end result always be the same?
“The thing about fate is that it can paint the most magnificent picture with colors you didn’t even know existed, creating a truly brilliant masterpiece. We simply have to be still enough to let it happen.”
This is no run of the mill memory loss story and the way Ellie Wade delivered it was totally captivating. I was emotionally invested in the story and the characters and while on the outside looking in it may have seemed unbelievable, Ellie Wade made me believe. As I said above, this was unique to me, I personally have not read anything like it and while at times the way it was delivered was a little confusing once you understood what was happening and read a little slower it all made perfect sense. We have two stories running side by side, which in itself sounds weird, but it all ties up together, the main character is present throughout both stories and at the end Ellie Wade delivers the bigger picture.
“To me, this life feels like a dream. It’s familiar but shallow. The colors here aren’t vibrant, the emotions are dull, and the love is missing. It is a fond dream, containing some pleasant memories and people I love, but I’m dying to wake up. I’m fading…”
It was the eve of Mia’s wedding and she is involved in a car accident, she is in a coma for six months and when she wakes up nothing is how she remembered. While she can physically remember her family, she has no emotional attachment to them at all. Mia feels detached from her life in every sense of the word, nothing seems or feels right, Mia doesn’t feel as if she belongs anymore, nothing seems familiar despite the words of her family and the production of photo albums. While in her coma all Mia could think about was this “other” family she had. Her family were adamant it was all a dream but Mia was not so sure, it all seemed so real. Was this all a figment of her imagination while in a coma or was it something else entirely?
“When you wake up and realize that you’ve ruined your life over a dream, come find me. But I can’t promise I’ll still want you.”
This book was entirely written in Mia’s point of view and this really drummed home the confusion and the emotional turmoil that she was going through. Her upset at being told it was her mind playing tricks and the fact that no-one believed her. I empathised with Mia, her disappointment and her resentment towards those around her, their lack of faith and belief in her and also their nonchalance and disregard to everything that she was going through. Even though this was written in Mia’s point of view I also related to her fiancé, I actually felt for him…badly, I felt his pain and rejection, it hurt. He had the patience of a saint and despite what happened I always felt the love he had for Mia.
I cannot really say any more, I know this is vague but I really feel you need to read this for yourself the way the author intended. For me personally, the ending was a little rushed, I also felt that one part of the story would never have happened judging by what we knew about the characters and I would have liked Mia and her fiancé’s relationship expanded upon post coma, hence only a four star, but none the less, this did not detract from my enjoyment of the story. Overall this was a book I could not put down, I desperately wanted to know what happened at the end and while I got my answers I would have liked a little more.
“When the tale of my life finishes, when the book closes, I will be able to say that I truly loved with all my heart and cherished every second I had. To me, that is the definition of living.”
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September 9, 2019
Mia ,mentre si reca alla sua festa di addio al celibato ha un incidente.... Si risveglia dopo sei mesi ,ma qualcosa non va. La sua realtà non le appartiene. Grayson ,l'uomo che avrebbe dovuto sposare non è colui che vorrebbe nella sua vita....
Molto bello questo romanzo,ti cattura dalla prima ,all'ultima pagina.Mia al risveglio dal coma si accorge che in realtà ha perso di vista alcuni degli obbiettivi che si era prefissata:
-rispetta te stessa e non frequentare chi non ti rispetta....
-trova il tuo unico vero amore,non accontentarti mai....
-sii felice ad ogni costo. È questo è il più importante....
Si rende conto che :"la realtà è quel che avviene a porte chiuse,quando nessun altro guarda. Per quanto bella possa essere l'immagine,se è dipinto su tela incrinata un quadro finirà per spezzarsi. Le brutture non possono essere nascoste per sempre".....
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"Sono gli abbracci quando ne hai più bisogno ,i gesti gentili di chi ami. Sono gli eventi quotidiani che rendono grande la vita,i piccoli attimi che donano importanza a ogni secondo.......le cose piccine sono in realtà quelle davvero grandi,le migliori"
Una storia circondata da magia il cui messaggio arriva forte e chiaro al lettore:"non bisogna mai accontentarsi nella vita e bisogna perseverare affinché i propri sogni si avverimo"...
Molto romantico il finale...
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Molto bello questo romanzo,ti cattura dalla prima ,all'ultima pagina.Mia al risveglio dal coma si accorge che in realtà ha perso di vista alcuni degli obbiettivi che si era prefissata:
-rispetta te stessa e non frequentare chi non ti rispetta....
-trova il tuo unico vero amore,non accontentarti mai....
-sii felice ad ogni costo. È questo è il più importante....
Si rende conto che :"la realtà è quel che avviene a porte chiuse,quando nessun altro guarda. Per quanto bella possa essere l'immagine,se è dipinto su tela incrinata un quadro finirà per spezzarsi. Le brutture non possono essere nascoste per sempre".....
.....
"Sono gli abbracci quando ne hai più bisogno ,i gesti gentili di chi ami. Sono gli eventi quotidiani che rendono grande la vita,i piccoli attimi che donano importanza a ogni secondo.......le cose piccine sono in realtà quelle davvero grandi,le migliori"
Una storia circondata da magia il cui messaggio arriva forte e chiaro al lettore:"non bisogna mai accontentarsi nella vita e bisogna perseverare affinché i propri sogni si avverimo"...
Molto romantico il finale...
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September 9, 2019
Quattro e mezzo
September 13, 2019
Ho letteralmente divorato questo libro. Stupendo mi ha fatto emozionare e cadere anche delle lacrime. Brava Ellie
August 27, 2019
Salve lettrici,
Oggi vi parlo di un romanzo molto dolce, perfetto per chi cerca una lettura romantica.
“Inseguendo i ricordi” di Ellie Wade, autrice di cui non avevo mai letto nulla, è stato una piacevole scoperta.
Ringrazio la CE Hope Edizioni per avermi mandato il file di questo romanzo.
Scorrevole, ben scritto e davvero dolce, questo romanzo conquista facilmente l’attenzione del lettore, non annoiando mai.
Si legge in pochissime ore e, grazie all’intensità dell’amore di cui racconta, si rivela una piacevolissima compagnia.
Forse non è un romanzo che colpisce per la stesura o per la cura dei dettagli, ma è senz’altro per quello che c’è dentro, per l’insegnamento che lascia.
Mia, la protagonista femminile, mi ha colpito tantissimo con la sua storia e a romanzo concluso anche io mi sono posta la domanda che l’autrice stessa si è fatta: “Come avrei reagito io al posto di Mia se un bel giorno, come accade a lei, mi fossi svegliata e non avrei trovato al mio fianco le persone che amo?”
Io avrei sicuramente imitato Mia, avrei combattuto per quel sogno e non mi sarei accontenta di una vita apparentemente perfetta, con un uomo apparentemente perfetto, se il cuore non mi pulsava per la felicità.
E voi? Avreste fatto lo stesso? Io credo di sì, perché noi lettrici, inguaribili romantiche, non smetteremo mai di avere fede nell’amore.
“Il bello del destino è che può dipingere il più magnifico dei quadri con colori di cui non si conosceva nemmeno l’esistenza, e creare un vero e proprio capolavoro.”
Dunque lettrici, inutile dirvi che Mia mi ha colpito molto.
L’ho trovata una storia surreale, sicuramente magica, ma con un insegnamento davvero profondo.
Mia vive un evento tragico, drammatico, eppure la speranza che vive dentro di sé non si spegne mai.
È una vera forza della natura e non posso far altro che invidiarla per la sua dedizione nel rincorrere l’uomo dei suoi sogni.
Sì, care lettrici, perché Aiden potrebbe essere solo un uomo dei sogni, un’illusione. Non c’è alcuna certezza che egli esista, l’unica prova che Mia ha della sua esistenza gliela fornisce il suo cuore con l’amore che lei prova per lui e per la famiglia che insieme avevano creato.
Dopo sei mesi in coma, Mia si sveglia in un mondo che non le appartiene, che non riconosce più come suo.
Dovrebbe sposare un uomo che non ama, che tutti dicono sia quello giusto per lei, ma lei sa che non è lui.
Non potrebbe mai esserlo perché l’unico uomo giusto per lei, la sua anima gemella, non è lì con lei, e Mia ha tutta l’intenzione di andarlo a cercare.
Mia cerca una vita che non esiste, una vita in cui lei è sposata con Aiden e ha dei bambini con lui, ma nessuno conosce questo ragazzo, nessuno sa chi sia.
Sono tutti convinti che fosse un sogno, una reazione del coma, perché nei mesi prima che Mia avesse l’incidente stava per sposare un ragazzo che la amava ma per cui lei non provava niente.
Ma Mia sa benissimo che Aiden esiste, sa che è lì fuori da qualche parte e non mollerà fino a che le loro anime non si ricongiungeranno.
Ovviamente il romanzo ha un bellissimo lieto fine, bello come il sogno in cui Mia si era persa nei sei mesi che era stata in coma e bello come solo le favole sanno essere.
L’amore trova sempre la strada per tornare a casa, per vivere nei cuori a cui appartiene.
L’amore non perde mai la speranza, non abbandona mai e questo romanzo ce lo insegna davvero bene.
“Inseguendo i ricordi”, oltre a rivelarsi una piacevole compagnia, dolcissima e intensa, si rivela anche una lezione di vita.
Mia, con il suo coraggio e la sua dedizione, ci insegna a non perdere mai la speranza e la fede e noi non possiamo che imitarla, perché l’amore vero trova sempre il modo di trovarci.
Vi consiglio questa lettura perché si legge davvero tutta d’un fiato, non annoia mai e ha veramente tanto, tanto da insegnare.
Voto 4
Oggi vi parlo di un romanzo molto dolce, perfetto per chi cerca una lettura romantica.
“Inseguendo i ricordi” di Ellie Wade, autrice di cui non avevo mai letto nulla, è stato una piacevole scoperta.
Ringrazio la CE Hope Edizioni per avermi mandato il file di questo romanzo.
Scorrevole, ben scritto e davvero dolce, questo romanzo conquista facilmente l’attenzione del lettore, non annoiando mai.
Si legge in pochissime ore e, grazie all’intensità dell’amore di cui racconta, si rivela una piacevolissima compagnia.
Forse non è un romanzo che colpisce per la stesura o per la cura dei dettagli, ma è senz’altro per quello che c’è dentro, per l’insegnamento che lascia.
Mia, la protagonista femminile, mi ha colpito tantissimo con la sua storia e a romanzo concluso anche io mi sono posta la domanda che l’autrice stessa si è fatta: “Come avrei reagito io al posto di Mia se un bel giorno, come accade a lei, mi fossi svegliata e non avrei trovato al mio fianco le persone che amo?”
Io avrei sicuramente imitato Mia, avrei combattuto per quel sogno e non mi sarei accontenta di una vita apparentemente perfetta, con un uomo apparentemente perfetto, se il cuore non mi pulsava per la felicità.
E voi? Avreste fatto lo stesso? Io credo di sì, perché noi lettrici, inguaribili romantiche, non smetteremo mai di avere fede nell’amore.
“Il bello del destino è che può dipingere il più magnifico dei quadri con colori di cui non si conosceva nemmeno l’esistenza, e creare un vero e proprio capolavoro.”
Dunque lettrici, inutile dirvi che Mia mi ha colpito molto.
L’ho trovata una storia surreale, sicuramente magica, ma con un insegnamento davvero profondo.
Mia vive un evento tragico, drammatico, eppure la speranza che vive dentro di sé non si spegne mai.
È una vera forza della natura e non posso far altro che invidiarla per la sua dedizione nel rincorrere l’uomo dei suoi sogni.
Sì, care lettrici, perché Aiden potrebbe essere solo un uomo dei sogni, un’illusione. Non c’è alcuna certezza che egli esista, l’unica prova che Mia ha della sua esistenza gliela fornisce il suo cuore con l’amore che lei prova per lui e per la famiglia che insieme avevano creato.
Dopo sei mesi in coma, Mia si sveglia in un mondo che non le appartiene, che non riconosce più come suo.
Dovrebbe sposare un uomo che non ama, che tutti dicono sia quello giusto per lei, ma lei sa che non è lui.
Non potrebbe mai esserlo perché l’unico uomo giusto per lei, la sua anima gemella, non è lì con lei, e Mia ha tutta l’intenzione di andarlo a cercare.
Mia cerca una vita che non esiste, una vita in cui lei è sposata con Aiden e ha dei bambini con lui, ma nessuno conosce questo ragazzo, nessuno sa chi sia.
Sono tutti convinti che fosse un sogno, una reazione del coma, perché nei mesi prima che Mia avesse l’incidente stava per sposare un ragazzo che la amava ma per cui lei non provava niente.
Ma Mia sa benissimo che Aiden esiste, sa che è lì fuori da qualche parte e non mollerà fino a che le loro anime non si ricongiungeranno.
Ovviamente il romanzo ha un bellissimo lieto fine, bello come il sogno in cui Mia si era persa nei sei mesi che era stata in coma e bello come solo le favole sanno essere.
L’amore trova sempre la strada per tornare a casa, per vivere nei cuori a cui appartiene.
L’amore non perde mai la speranza, non abbandona mai e questo romanzo ce lo insegna davvero bene.
“Inseguendo i ricordi”, oltre a rivelarsi una piacevole compagnia, dolcissima e intensa, si rivela anche una lezione di vita.
Mia, con il suo coraggio e la sua dedizione, ci insegna a non perdere mai la speranza e la fede e noi non possiamo che imitarla, perché l’amore vero trova sempre il modo di trovarci.
Vi consiglio questa lettura perché si legge davvero tutta d’un fiato, non annoia mai e ha veramente tanto, tanto da insegnare.
Voto 4
January 4, 2020
RECENSIONE QUI: https://thereadingslove.blogspot.com/...
3.5 stelle
Ho scelto di leggere questo libro per la trama intrigante e originale e per la meravigliosa cover e devo ammettere che è davvero particolare come storia. Sin dalla prima pagina veniamo catapultati nella mente di Mia, una donna che dopo un incidente mortale e dopo essere stata in coma per diversi mesi si risveglia in una realtà completamente diversa da quella che aveva vissuto durante il suo coma, dove ha conosciuto e sposato Aiden e con cui ha fatto tre figli. Il lettore sin dalle prime pagine rimane catturato da questa storia, si chiede più volte qual è la verità, qual è la realtà e si sente sballottato dalla vicenda grazie ai punti di vista alternati di Mia delle due realtà, tra realtà del coma e realtà effettiva. Pian piano Mia comincia ad entrare nel lettore, a sconvolgerlo, a manipolare ogni cosa e a farlo riflettere su ogni dettaglio per scoprire la verità fino all'agognato finale dove tutto viene rivelato. Devo ammettere che la storia è un po’ prevedibile per chi ha già letto libri o visto film che più o meno si assomigliano come trama e anche il finale mi ha un po’ deluso proprio perché mi aspettavo un colpo di scena che in realtà non è mai arrivato. Mia è una protagonista che ha un notevole cambiamento durante il corso della lettura: da donna accomodante diventa più forte e decisa, una donna che sa quello che vuole e che deve andare a prenderselo. Ciò che muove questa storia e la protagonista è l’amore, il sentimento più nobile e puro di tutti gli altri.
CONTINUA SUL NOSTRO BLOG. VENITE A TROVARCI
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3.5 stelle
Ho scelto di leggere questo libro per la trama intrigante e originale e per la meravigliosa cover e devo ammettere che è davvero particolare come storia. Sin dalla prima pagina veniamo catapultati nella mente di Mia, una donna che dopo un incidente mortale e dopo essere stata in coma per diversi mesi si risveglia in una realtà completamente diversa da quella che aveva vissuto durante il suo coma, dove ha conosciuto e sposato Aiden e con cui ha fatto tre figli. Il lettore sin dalle prime pagine rimane catturato da questa storia, si chiede più volte qual è la verità, qual è la realtà e si sente sballottato dalla vicenda grazie ai punti di vista alternati di Mia delle due realtà, tra realtà del coma e realtà effettiva. Pian piano Mia comincia ad entrare nel lettore, a sconvolgerlo, a manipolare ogni cosa e a farlo riflettere su ogni dettaglio per scoprire la verità fino all'agognato finale dove tutto viene rivelato. Devo ammettere che la storia è un po’ prevedibile per chi ha già letto libri o visto film che più o meno si assomigliano come trama e anche il finale mi ha un po’ deluso proprio perché mi aspettavo un colpo di scena che in realtà non è mai arrivato. Mia è una protagonista che ha un notevole cambiamento durante il corso della lettura: da donna accomodante diventa più forte e decisa, una donna che sa quello che vuole e che deve andare a prenderselo. Ciò che muove questa storia e la protagonista è l’amore, il sentimento più nobile e puro di tutti gli altri.
CONTINUA SUL NOSTRO BLOG. VENITE A TROVARCI
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January 22, 2020
Recensione a cura di Persefone per Feel the Book
Certe di avere la vostra vita tra le mani e il vostro destino già segnato correte in auto verso il vostro matrimonio, quando il buio vi travolge.
Da un brutto incidente stradale Mia si risveglia dopo sei mesi. I primi volti che vede sono quelli di sua madre e del suo futuro marito. Peccato che quell’uomo per lei sia un perfetto sconosciuto e che, durante il coma, i suoi ricordi, la sua vita non sia andata avanti solo di sei mesi ma di ben sei anni. Sei anni in cui Mia ha conosciuto l’amore della sua vita, lo ha sposato, ha avuto tre figli.
Come accettare una tale situazione quando il sentimento che predomina è lo sgomento , la disperazione che deriva dalla mancanza dalla propria vita, di quello che per Mia è il suo mondo: Aidan e i bambini.
Nessuno la comprende e come potrebbe? Mia parla di una vita non ancora vissuta di quello che per tutti, tranne che per lei, è stato un sogno, dovuto al coma , un sogno intenso ma solo frutto della sua immaginazione. Mia però resiste, persevera nella ricerca di quel mondo, nel voler ritrovare quelle situazioni, quegli affetti che la tengono in vita.
È pazza? Sta facendo una specie di viaggio nel tempo a ritroso in quella parte della sua vita che è composta da una infinita serie di bugie? Le persone che ha accanto sono realmente quelle cha appaiono? La sua vita era così perfetta come tutti sostengono, cercando di convincerla?
Riusciremo ad avere la risposta o forse solo una parte della risposta seguendo Mia e il filo dei suoi pensieri. Il finale mi è piaciuto, l’ho trovato coerente, e sono sicura che soddisferà anche voi.
Che concordate o meno con il percorso verso cui ci conduce l’autrice io ho trovato questo libro intrigante, un cammino di cui brami vedere la meta e raggiungerla. In fondo la nostra mente è ancora un mistero ricco di capacità sconosciute, dove tutto è possibile.
Editing a cura di Kaila Swarte.
Certe di avere la vostra vita tra le mani e il vostro destino già segnato correte in auto verso il vostro matrimonio, quando il buio vi travolge.
Da un brutto incidente stradale Mia si risveglia dopo sei mesi. I primi volti che vede sono quelli di sua madre e del suo futuro marito. Peccato che quell’uomo per lei sia un perfetto sconosciuto e che, durante il coma, i suoi ricordi, la sua vita non sia andata avanti solo di sei mesi ma di ben sei anni. Sei anni in cui Mia ha conosciuto l’amore della sua vita, lo ha sposato, ha avuto tre figli.
Come accettare una tale situazione quando il sentimento che predomina è lo sgomento , la disperazione che deriva dalla mancanza dalla propria vita, di quello che per Mia è il suo mondo: Aidan e i bambini.
Nessuno la comprende e come potrebbe? Mia parla di una vita non ancora vissuta di quello che per tutti, tranne che per lei, è stato un sogno, dovuto al coma , un sogno intenso ma solo frutto della sua immaginazione. Mia però resiste, persevera nella ricerca di quel mondo, nel voler ritrovare quelle situazioni, quegli affetti che la tengono in vita.
È pazza? Sta facendo una specie di viaggio nel tempo a ritroso in quella parte della sua vita che è composta da una infinita serie di bugie? Le persone che ha accanto sono realmente quelle cha appaiono? La sua vita era così perfetta come tutti sostengono, cercando di convincerla?
Riusciremo ad avere la risposta o forse solo una parte della risposta seguendo Mia e il filo dei suoi pensieri. Il finale mi è piaciuto, l’ho trovato coerente, e sono sicura che soddisferà anche voi.
Che concordate o meno con il percorso verso cui ci conduce l’autrice io ho trovato questo libro intrigante, un cammino di cui brami vedere la meta e raggiungerla. In fondo la nostra mente è ancora un mistero ricco di capacità sconosciute, dove tutto è possibile.
Editing a cura di Kaila Swarte.
December 14, 2015
ERIN'S REVIEW
6 STARS
This was one of the most emotional stories I have ever read. I love a book that makes you ugly cry and that is exactly what this story did to me. I used quite a few tissues mopping the tears up off my face. The storyline was unlike any I had ever read before. There were times that I was completely floored by what was going on. I can't even begin to imagine what Mia must have been going through. I developed a deep love for Aiden through the glimpses we get from Mia. His character is kind, loving, understanding, but also fun and HOT. You can't help but fall in love with Mia after reading her story. This couple has definitely left an imprint on my heart. I am a big fan of Ellie Wade and this book is the perfect example of why I flove her work so hard!
TRACY'S REVIEW
5 STARS
Excerpt
What if you found him, the one who was put on this earth for you? He was your perfect partner, your soul mate. Your life with him was more than you could have ever hoped for. The two of you created an amazing family full of so much love.
I did. And it was everything.
Then, one day, I woke up, and he was gone. They were all gone.
I can’t accept it. I’m stuck in a reality that isn’t mine, aching for the life I lost, one that made up the very fabric of my soul.
How do I find my future when my past won’t stop pulling me under? I’m drowning, struggling to breathe in this existence where nothing makes sense. It might be crazy, and I might be as well.
But if you’d experienced the joy of a once-in-a-lifetime love, you’d be chasing memories, too.
I haven't read a story quite like this one before. What I thought was going to happen didn't, what happened I never expected, and the end left so many unanswered questions for me that I kept yelling at the book hoping it wasn't really over.
Holy crap! My mind is still reeling from Chasing Memories. By the time I get to the end of a book I usually know what I want to say in a review, this one is different. To be honest, I finished a few days ago I just couldn't get my heart and head to come together to formulate a coherent thought, that's how much the book effected me.
Let me ask you this, Do you believe in fate? I wasn't so sure I did, but I may be rethinking that now. "Sometimes, it’s difficult to abandon the dreams we want for ourselves, but when we do, we open the door for our fate to arrive."
6 STARS
This was one of the most emotional stories I have ever read. I love a book that makes you ugly cry and that is exactly what this story did to me. I used quite a few tissues mopping the tears up off my face. The storyline was unlike any I had ever read before. There were times that I was completely floored by what was going on. I can't even begin to imagine what Mia must have been going through. I developed a deep love for Aiden through the glimpses we get from Mia. His character is kind, loving, understanding, but also fun and HOT. You can't help but fall in love with Mia after reading her story. This couple has definitely left an imprint on my heart. I am a big fan of Ellie Wade and this book is the perfect example of why I flove her work so hard!
TRACY'S REVIEW
5 STARS
Excerpt
What if you found him, the one who was put on this earth for you? He was your perfect partner, your soul mate. Your life with him was more than you could have ever hoped for. The two of you created an amazing family full of so much love.
I did. And it was everything.
Then, one day, I woke up, and he was gone. They were all gone.
I can’t accept it. I’m stuck in a reality that isn’t mine, aching for the life I lost, one that made up the very fabric of my soul.
How do I find my future when my past won’t stop pulling me under? I’m drowning, struggling to breathe in this existence where nothing makes sense. It might be crazy, and I might be as well.
But if you’d experienced the joy of a once-in-a-lifetime love, you’d be chasing memories, too.
I haven't read a story quite like this one before. What I thought was going to happen didn't, what happened I never expected, and the end left so many unanswered questions for me that I kept yelling at the book hoping it wasn't really over.
Holy crap! My mind is still reeling from Chasing Memories. By the time I get to the end of a book I usually know what I want to say in a review, this one is different. To be honest, I finished a few days ago I just couldn't get my heart and head to come together to formulate a coherent thought, that's how much the book effected me.
Let me ask you this, Do you believe in fate? I wasn't so sure I did, but I may be rethinking that now. "Sometimes, it’s difficult to abandon the dreams we want for ourselves, but when we do, we open the door for our fate to arrive."
December 5, 2015
This is the first book by Ellie that I have read and I was blown away. She definitely has a gift and is not afraid to use it. This story was emotional, magical and had all the elements that will make you remember why you love to read. I was a little disappointed at the abruptness of the ending, but that did not deter from my overall love of the book and its wonderful characters.
Some authors seem to struggle with writing a story that a key element is the telling of dual story lines, but Ellie has successfully mastered it and give writers a miraculous story of love, hope and the belief that anything is possible.
Some authors seem to struggle with writing a story that a key element is the telling of dual story lines, but Ellie has successfully mastered it and give writers a miraculous story of love, hope and the belief that anything is possible.
December 8, 2015
I'm about to become the minority, but this book just didn't do it for me. I typically really like all of Ellie's books, but I TRULY couldn't get into this one.
I really hated that Grayson wasn't more "charming" than he was....it was almost TOO predictable and easy for her. Then the whole "predicting my future" thing....it just didn't work. I was really looking forward to reading this, but I found myself skipping through the majority.
I really hated that Grayson wasn't more "charming" than he was....it was almost TOO predictable and easy for her. Then the whole "predicting my future" thing....it just didn't work. I was really looking forward to reading this, but I found myself skipping through the majority.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2019
È proprio nella tempesta perfetta, la nevicalisse che si incontra l'anima gemella, l'amore per la vita. Mia dopo un incidente e un periodo in coma non riesce più a vivere la sua vita, i suoi affetti e soprattutto Grayson, l'uomo che stava per sposare.
Un sogno o forse una vita passata la tortura e la fa vivere in un limbo, così come il lettore che con ansia si appresta a vivere la sua doppia vita, quella che ha lasciato e quella che vorrebbe. Aiden e i suoi sei anni insieme l'aspettano, così come i loro tre figli, testimoni del loro incredibile amore ma Mia riuscirà a trovarlo? Una storia un po' inquietante ma molto suggestiva, complimenti.
Un sogno o forse una vita passata la tortura e la fa vivere in un limbo, così come il lettore che con ansia si appresta a vivere la sua doppia vita, quella che ha lasciato e quella che vorrebbe. Aiden e i suoi sei anni insieme l'aspettano, così come i loro tre figli, testimoni del loro incredibile amore ma Mia riuscirà a trovarlo? Una storia un po' inquietante ma molto suggestiva, complimenti.
January 25, 2019
Wow!
I truly loved this book. It was such a beautiful story. So different from the many books I read. I can't wait to read more from this author.
I truly loved this book. It was such a beautiful story. So different from the many books I read. I can't wait to read more from this author.
June 25, 2019
Really well written. Need to keep an open mind while reading this .
December 14, 2015
4.5 stars.
Mia wakes up from a coma. A six-month coma. She's not the same woman who, on the night before her wedding, gets in a horrific car accident. Before, she and Greyson, together for 8 years, were a couple and supposedly happy. Post-coma, she and Aiden are in love, married with kids. The only problem, Aiden and their little family don't exist except in her mind.
She no longer has an emotional attachment to her "old" life, she doesn't love her fiancé Greyson anymore. She feels completely disassociated from that life. Greyson and her family believe she's ill, that she has dreamed up another life while in a coma. Regardless, crazy or not, she takes a leap of faith and decides to find Aiden, but she has no last name, no address, no identifying details, only memories she is chasing of her green-eyed soul mate.
I wanted her to find Aiden, I wanted him to be real. NO SPOILERS. I had no love for Greyson, much like Mia, and found him to be selfish and unsupportive. Is it fair? Maybe not, but I did not like him. Mia's mother wanted her to stay with Greyson no matter what, even when Mia caught him in a compromising situation with a coworker, her mom still told her to stay. Not a big fan of mom's advice, but it illustrates why Mia stayed with him so long, thinking she had the best and couldn't do better.
This book was really two parallel stories in one, Mia's life before Aiden and her life after him. I found myself holding my breath, is Aiden real, did she go to heaven, did she time travel, is this a premonition, is it fate? So it's fiction, so it's unbelievable, I still had faith, I believed in Aiden. I loved the snowflakes, I loved the fudge, all the "memories" were beautiful, passionate, and worth fighting for.
I really liked his book. The writing was so fluid, not too much description vs dialogue. It made me feel - angst, passion, anticipation, heartbreak, desperation, true love. Everyone needs this kind of romance in their lives, we all should be so lucky to find "Aiden."
Mia wakes up from a coma. A six-month coma. She's not the same woman who, on the night before her wedding, gets in a horrific car accident. Before, she and Greyson, together for 8 years, were a couple and supposedly happy. Post-coma, she and Aiden are in love, married with kids. The only problem, Aiden and their little family don't exist except in her mind.
She no longer has an emotional attachment to her "old" life, she doesn't love her fiancé Greyson anymore. She feels completely disassociated from that life. Greyson and her family believe she's ill, that she has dreamed up another life while in a coma. Regardless, crazy or not, she takes a leap of faith and decides to find Aiden, but she has no last name, no address, no identifying details, only memories she is chasing of her green-eyed soul mate.
I wanted her to find Aiden, I wanted him to be real. NO SPOILERS. I had no love for Greyson, much like Mia, and found him to be selfish and unsupportive. Is it fair? Maybe not, but I did not like him. Mia's mother wanted her to stay with Greyson no matter what, even when Mia caught him in a compromising situation with a coworker, her mom still told her to stay. Not a big fan of mom's advice, but it illustrates why Mia stayed with him so long, thinking she had the best and couldn't do better.
This book was really two parallel stories in one, Mia's life before Aiden and her life after him. I found myself holding my breath, is Aiden real, did she go to heaven, did she time travel, is this a premonition, is it fate? So it's fiction, so it's unbelievable, I still had faith, I believed in Aiden. I loved the snowflakes, I loved the fudge, all the "memories" were beautiful, passionate, and worth fighting for.
I really liked his book. The writing was so fluid, not too much description vs dialogue. It made me feel - angst, passion, anticipation, heartbreak, desperation, true love. Everyone needs this kind of romance in their lives, we all should be so lucky to find "Aiden."
December 11, 2015
Chasing Memories is the newest stand alone novel by Ellie Wade. It's completely different from anything else she's written and more unique than anything I've read. I have to be completely honest here, while I really wanted to connect, I had a very hard time connecting with the characters. I understand the reasoning for going back and forth between the present and the dreams Mia was having, but it was very hard to keep up with the storyline. It felt like things kept shifting and I had a hard time following along with what was going on. The constant shifting from one male character to the next with each chapter had my head spinning.
"Air fills my lungs. I’m met by the most striking emerald eyes I’ve ever seen. Simply stunning. An immense love permeates my body, pushing out all the fear."
This is sort of a mysterious book, I can't really state the synopsis since it might give away too much. Mia wakes up from coma and nothing is how it should be. Mia has to find herself again and figure out how she wants to live her life. I wish I could have connected more with Mia, it was hard to relate with her feelings since I struggled to connect with the main character as well. If you like angst and mystery, you will enjoy this book. It did keep me on my toes until the end when I finally found out who Mia ended up with. While I really wanted to love this, as I've loved all of Ms. Wade's other books, It just didn't do it for me.
This review was originally posted on Fiction Fangirls
"Air fills my lungs. I’m met by the most striking emerald eyes I’ve ever seen. Simply stunning. An immense love permeates my body, pushing out all the fear."
This is sort of a mysterious book, I can't really state the synopsis since it might give away too much. Mia wakes up from coma and nothing is how it should be. Mia has to find herself again and figure out how she wants to live her life. I wish I could have connected more with Mia, it was hard to relate with her feelings since I struggled to connect with the main character as well. If you like angst and mystery, you will enjoy this book. It did keep me on my toes until the end when I finally found out who Mia ended up with. While I really wanted to love this, as I've loved all of Ms. Wade's other books, It just didn't do it for me.
This review was originally posted on Fiction Fangirls
February 11, 2018
I was honored to have beta read this story for Ellie. I absolutely loved it. It was an interesting view of the love interest. I haven’t ever come across another story like it. It was beautifully unique. I love Ellie’s writing but this book blew me away. I can always count on Ellie to capture the characters emotions and allow the readers to easily relate. It’s why she is one of my favorite authors.
The cover is absolutely beautiful and i think it matches the story so amazingly well. The flow of the story was wonderful. I was quickly intrigued and didn’t want to put the book down for anything!
I felt sorry for Mia. Having to live her life while being so confused and heartbroken. My heart broke for the poor girl. I'm so glad that she got to a point where she didn’t care about everyone’s opinion. She became strong enough to do what she felt was right and followed her heart. She made me so proud!
The cover is absolutely beautiful and i think it matches the story so amazingly well. The flow of the story was wonderful. I was quickly intrigued and didn’t want to put the book down for anything!
I felt sorry for Mia. Having to live her life while being so confused and heartbroken. My heart broke for the poor girl. I'm so glad that she got to a point where she didn’t care about everyone’s opinion. She became strong enough to do what she felt was right and followed her heart. She made me so proud!
December 8, 2015
What would you do if you woke up from a six month coma and had lived six years of your life with a husband, a family, a life that just disappeared? You remember every detail of your life with your soulmate but you cannot find him.
That's what happens to Mia and this is her highly emotional journey to find her way back to the family she experienced while in the coma.
It's a trying journey but filled with emotion, strength, hope and faith.
I don't know what to write to do this book justice, it's amazing from beginning to end. Believing in something when everyone else thinks you've lost your mind, having the faith to never stop searching. It's truly one of the best books I've read this year and while it's my first from Ellie Wade I look forward to delving into her backlist asap.
That's what happens to Mia and this is her highly emotional journey to find her way back to the family she experienced while in the coma.
It's a trying journey but filled with emotion, strength, hope and faith.
I don't know what to write to do this book justice, it's amazing from beginning to end. Believing in something when everyone else thinks you've lost your mind, having the faith to never stop searching. It's truly one of the best books I've read this year and while it's my first from Ellie Wade I look forward to delving into her backlist asap.
February 22, 2021
As soon as I read the blurb for this book I knew Ellie would give us another one...
Another book that grips us, surprises us, makes us laugh, makes us smile. Another swoonworthy book boyfriend (Adien is definitely giving Andrés a run for the number one spot) Another strong female lead that isn't afraid to follow her heart. Another unique storyline. Another book brimming with feelings.
Another win by Ellie Wade. 4.5 stars
Another book that grips us, surprises us, makes us laugh, makes us smile. Another swoonworthy book boyfriend (Adien is definitely giving Andrés a run for the number one spot) Another strong female lead that isn't afraid to follow her heart. Another unique storyline. Another book brimming with feelings.
Another win by Ellie Wade. 4.5 stars
September 8, 2019
Mi è piaciuto? Non mi è piaciuto?
Non riesco a capirlo neanch'io. Da un lato, mi ha intrigato e mi ha dato dei vibes che non ricevevo da serie come Orange (piccolo capolavoro manga giapponese), dall'altro non mi sento pienamente soddisfatto e sono piuttosto deluso dagli ultimi cinque o sei capitoli della storia.
In compenso, è un romanzo d'amore ben confezionato e molto romantico, a tratti toccante (in qualche scena qua e là).
Recensione dettagliata in arrivo per “A Court of Wings and Books”.
Non riesco a capirlo neanch'io. Da un lato, mi ha intrigato e mi ha dato dei vibes che non ricevevo da serie come Orange (piccolo capolavoro manga giapponese), dall'altro non mi sento pienamente soddisfatto e sono piuttosto deluso dagli ultimi cinque o sei capitoli della storia.
In compenso, è un romanzo d'amore ben confezionato e molto romantico, a tratti toccante (in qualche scena qua e là).
Recensione dettagliata in arrivo per “A Court of Wings and Books”.
December 11, 2015
Ellie has written a beautiful and heart breaking story about a woman who has an accident and when she wakes up her entire life changes. I so want to go into more detail about the story, but don't want to ruin any part of it for you. It's one that you have to experience for yourself. I loved every bit of this story and couldn't put it down until the very end.
I give Chasing Memories 5 hearts!
I give Chasing Memories 5 hearts!
August 26, 2018
OMG what a book!!
Such a heartfelt and moving read!!
The concept is not new in anyway, but the book really captured all the emotions and feels.
Loved Mia, poor girl, suffered so much but loved her strength and unwillingness to let others make her think otherwise.
I don't want to say too much as it would ruin it for others!
All I have to say now is READ IT!
Such a heartfelt and moving read!!
The concept is not new in anyway, but the book really captured all the emotions and feels.
Loved Mia, poor girl, suffered so much but loved her strength and unwillingness to let others make her think otherwise.
I don't want to say too much as it would ruin it for others!
All I have to say now is READ IT!
June 7, 2020
Recensione di Viola:
Mia ha ventiquattro anni, è una ragazza solare, ama cantare in auto ed è il giorno precedente al suo matrimonio quando un camion perde il controllo e si scontra con la sua macchina.
Chiude gli occhi e mentre lo fa incrocia degli occhi di un verde smeraldo che la incatena al suo sguardo per pochi secondi. E al suo risveglio scopre di essere in ospedale e alle domande di rito "mi dice il suo nome?" risponde correttamente mentre alla domanda "quanti anni ha?" risponde decisa ma con un'età sbagliata da quella che ha in realtà.
Ha al suo fianco sua madre che la consola ma vede un uomo che le tiene la mano e che non è suo marito.
Mia chiede di vedere suo marito Aiden e i suoi tre figli. Ma lei non è sposata e non ha ancora avuto figli. Va nel panico e si mette ad urlare ma tutti pensano sia dovuto alla commozione cerebrale subita con l'impatto nell'incidente. Mia però continua a sostenere ciò che dice e vuole trovare la sua famiglia. Non è una situazione facile da gestire nè per le persone che le vogliono bene nè per lei stessa. Non ci sono prove dell'esistenza di Aiden e dei tre bambini ma ce ne sono moltissime che invece la riportano a casa da Greyson, fidanzato storico fin dalle superiori. Ma nella memoria di Mia i ricordi della sua vita onirica sono talmente reali... Con Aiden era felice, si sentiva amata, aveva tre meravigliosi bambini e la loro assenza o il loro non essere mai esistiti le provocano un dolore tale da voler poter scegliere di dormire in eterno per star con loro o provare a cercarli cogliendo i dettagli nei suoi ricordi.
La protagonista stessa dice:
"Intrappolata in un mondo in cui Aiden non esiste, ma anche dentro una mente dove lui è reale. Non riesco neppure a immaginare una tortura peggiore."
Voi cosa fareste se un giorno la vita che credete di vivere fosse solo una illusione?
Il libro è scritto in prima persona ed è Mia la nostra narratrice. Insieme a lei vivremo nel mezzo dei suoi sentimenti contrastanti e scopriremo molti dei suoi ricordi soprattutto quelli con Aiden inseriti con le tempistiche perfette a creare il giusto mix tra le due vite della protagonista. La ameremo ancora di più per la sua tenacia e per il coraggio che dimostra nel corso della lettura.
Io figli non ne ho e mi son trovata a porre la stessa domanda a tre donne che invece li hanno per capire i sentimenti di una mamma. Ho chiesto loro "se domani ti svegliassi e scoprissi che i tuoi bimbi non sono reali , come ti sentiresti?" Le risposte sono state "mi sentirei morire", "non riuscirei a vivere sapendo di non averli mai avuti anche se mi fanno impazzire", "ma che razza di domande fai, sei matta?". Poi ho provato a immedesimarmi in Mia che nella vita reale non li ha ma che li ha solo sognati, penso che sarebbe devastante continuare a sognarli, sentirli parte di te e non poterli stringere al di fuori dei sogni. Così ho capito l'esigenza di Mia di far qualcosa, qualsiasi cosa, anche se significa fare un enorme buco nell'acqua.
Mia ha ventiquattro anni, è una ragazza solare, ama cantare in auto ed è il giorno precedente al suo matrimonio quando un camion perde il controllo e si scontra con la sua macchina.
Chiude gli occhi e mentre lo fa incrocia degli occhi di un verde smeraldo che la incatena al suo sguardo per pochi secondi. E al suo risveglio scopre di essere in ospedale e alle domande di rito "mi dice il suo nome?" risponde correttamente mentre alla domanda "quanti anni ha?" risponde decisa ma con un'età sbagliata da quella che ha in realtà.
Ha al suo fianco sua madre che la consola ma vede un uomo che le tiene la mano e che non è suo marito.
Mia chiede di vedere suo marito Aiden e i suoi tre figli. Ma lei non è sposata e non ha ancora avuto figli. Va nel panico e si mette ad urlare ma tutti pensano sia dovuto alla commozione cerebrale subita con l'impatto nell'incidente. Mia però continua a sostenere ciò che dice e vuole trovare la sua famiglia. Non è una situazione facile da gestire nè per le persone che le vogliono bene nè per lei stessa. Non ci sono prove dell'esistenza di Aiden e dei tre bambini ma ce ne sono moltissime che invece la riportano a casa da Greyson, fidanzato storico fin dalle superiori. Ma nella memoria di Mia i ricordi della sua vita onirica sono talmente reali... Con Aiden era felice, si sentiva amata, aveva tre meravigliosi bambini e la loro assenza o il loro non essere mai esistiti le provocano un dolore tale da voler poter scegliere di dormire in eterno per star con loro o provare a cercarli cogliendo i dettagli nei suoi ricordi.
La protagonista stessa dice:
"Intrappolata in un mondo in cui Aiden non esiste, ma anche dentro una mente dove lui è reale. Non riesco neppure a immaginare una tortura peggiore."
Voi cosa fareste se un giorno la vita che credete di vivere fosse solo una illusione?
Il libro è scritto in prima persona ed è Mia la nostra narratrice. Insieme a lei vivremo nel mezzo dei suoi sentimenti contrastanti e scopriremo molti dei suoi ricordi soprattutto quelli con Aiden inseriti con le tempistiche perfette a creare il giusto mix tra le due vite della protagonista. La ameremo ancora di più per la sua tenacia e per il coraggio che dimostra nel corso della lettura.
Io figli non ne ho e mi son trovata a porre la stessa domanda a tre donne che invece li hanno per capire i sentimenti di una mamma. Ho chiesto loro "se domani ti svegliassi e scoprissi che i tuoi bimbi non sono reali , come ti sentiresti?" Le risposte sono state "mi sentirei morire", "non riuscirei a vivere sapendo di non averli mai avuti anche se mi fanno impazzire", "ma che razza di domande fai, sei matta?". Poi ho provato a immedesimarmi in Mia che nella vita reale non li ha ma che li ha solo sognati, penso che sarebbe devastante continuare a sognarli, sentirli parte di te e non poterli stringere al di fuori dei sogni. Così ho capito l'esigenza di Mia di far qualcosa, qualsiasi cosa, anche se significa fare un enorme buco nell'acqua.
August 20, 2017
Chasing Memories is a heartfelt story of one woman, the man she has loved most of her life and who will soon be her husband. It is also the story of the man who haunts her dreams, making her question everything she has ever known to be true.
The main characters in this story Mia, Grayson and Aiden are written with intense realism. So easy to relate with, you feel as though they are lifelong friends. The storyline was captivating. A horrible accident, the lingering effects it has on not only the victim but her family and friends is brought to life by the author’s wonderful talent at storytelling.
I found the story of Mia, Grayson and Aiden very compelling. While the basic storyline idea has been written before, there was something unique in the way Ellie Wade brought it to life. Perhaps it was the way the author brought the emotions of the characters to life. Or it could have been the ease of her writing style. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I will say the author did make Chasing Memories an enchanting, heartbreaking, heartwarming story which I enjoyed immensely.
The interaction between the characters was spot on perfection. The dialogue, the physical actions and reactions, the utter heartbreak, despair and the desperation to bring what most believed was a dream to reality was fabulous. I found myself settling into the story but do admit my mind was at war with the words I read and what I wanted to happen. Strategically placed twists and turns added a wonderful element to the storyline. Adding to that was that one line, one moment in the book that had me stop and pause. For me that was the defining moment. The moment where everything became crystal clear in the most shocking and surprising way. A very clever twist in the storyline on the author’s part. Creative, fun and definitely a thought-provoking moment, the story took flight and carried on.
Chasing Memories is a story that allows you to view your past from a different perspective. It doesn’t sugar coat, hide or define the change in feelings that occur from living in the moment. It allows you a second chance to push past what you bury deep inside. Memories haunt and you realize that there is more to life than the one you have been living. Chasing Memories was a fun, interesting story filled with surprises. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others who enjoy a good love story with a twist.
The main characters in this story Mia, Grayson and Aiden are written with intense realism. So easy to relate with, you feel as though they are lifelong friends. The storyline was captivating. A horrible accident, the lingering effects it has on not only the victim but her family and friends is brought to life by the author’s wonderful talent at storytelling.
I found the story of Mia, Grayson and Aiden very compelling. While the basic storyline idea has been written before, there was something unique in the way Ellie Wade brought it to life. Perhaps it was the way the author brought the emotions of the characters to life. Or it could have been the ease of her writing style. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I will say the author did make Chasing Memories an enchanting, heartbreaking, heartwarming story which I enjoyed immensely.
The interaction between the characters was spot on perfection. The dialogue, the physical actions and reactions, the utter heartbreak, despair and the desperation to bring what most believed was a dream to reality was fabulous. I found myself settling into the story but do admit my mind was at war with the words I read and what I wanted to happen. Strategically placed twists and turns added a wonderful element to the storyline. Adding to that was that one line, one moment in the book that had me stop and pause. For me that was the defining moment. The moment where everything became crystal clear in the most shocking and surprising way. A very clever twist in the storyline on the author’s part. Creative, fun and definitely a thought-provoking moment, the story took flight and carried on.
Chasing Memories is a story that allows you to view your past from a different perspective. It doesn’t sugar coat, hide or define the change in feelings that occur from living in the moment. It allows you a second chance to push past what you bury deep inside. Memories haunt and you realize that there is more to life than the one you have been living. Chasing Memories was a fun, interesting story filled with surprises. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others who enjoy a good love story with a twist.
February 16, 2020
***** 3.5 stars *****
Chasing Memories is an interesting look at the phenomenon of what could happen if one woke up and no longer recognized the life in which one lived. It is quite surreal and more than a little strange. I enjoyed the concept but struggled with the execution. My need to see how this plot resolved was intense. It kept me reading until the very end.
This novel tested my limits as a reader in the way the main character, Mia, was so committed to memories of a man she had never actually met and a life she never lived outside of her mind. In this respect I felt like many of the supporting characters in this book. I was frustrated in understanding how Mia created this world she was so sure of. I did enjoy reading about her memories and the relationship she had with Aiden and their children. I wanted her to have that life.
The interactions with Mia, her family, and her fianceé were tumultuous. I felt quite put out for her in her dealings with her mother and Grayson. I loved her relationship with her sister and niece. The way this story reinforces that love and support are essential to healing is a sentiment that I heartily appreciate.
I also appreciate this author's willingness to experiment with a concept that is so very difficult to execute. The alternation between Mia's present and her memories is a tough world to navigate. It makes for and interesting read.
Chasing Memories is an interesting look at the phenomenon of what could happen if one woke up and no longer recognized the life in which one lived. It is quite surreal and more than a little strange. I enjoyed the concept but struggled with the execution. My need to see how this plot resolved was intense. It kept me reading until the very end.
This novel tested my limits as a reader in the way the main character, Mia, was so committed to memories of a man she had never actually met and a life she never lived outside of her mind. In this respect I felt like many of the supporting characters in this book. I was frustrated in understanding how Mia created this world she was so sure of. I did enjoy reading about her memories and the relationship she had with Aiden and their children. I wanted her to have that life.
The interactions with Mia, her family, and her fianceé were tumultuous. I felt quite put out for her in her dealings with her mother and Grayson. I loved her relationship with her sister and niece. The way this story reinforces that love and support are essential to healing is a sentiment that I heartily appreciate.
I also appreciate this author's willingness to experiment with a concept that is so very difficult to execute. The alternation between Mia's present and her memories is a tough world to navigate. It makes for and interesting read.
April 27, 2023
3.25⭐️
This one didn’t really work for me. I wanted to love this book because the premise was fascinating to me, but it just didn’t come together. Our heroine Mia, gets into a car accident and falls into a coma for 6 months. When she wakes up, she believes she’s 6 years older than she is and is married with 3 kids. She is desperate to find the man she fell in love with while she was in her coma. She’s very resistant to all of the people in her life who are trying to help and support her. I honestly felt really bad for everyone involved (except Grayson). I’m glad we got our HEA, but the flashbacks with Aiden didn’t give me enough insight into him as a person so I never felt connected to their relationship. This one was a miss for me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
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Angst
This one didn’t really work for me. I wanted to love this book because the premise was fascinating to me, but it just didn’t come together. Our heroine Mia, gets into a car accident and falls into a coma for 6 months. When she wakes up, she believes she’s 6 years older than she is and is married with 3 kids. She is desperate to find the man she fell in love with while she was in her coma. She’s very resistant to all of the people in her life who are trying to help and support her. I honestly felt really bad for everyone involved (except Grayson). I’m glad we got our HEA, but the flashbacks with Aiden didn’t give me enough insight into him as a person so I never felt connected to their relationship. This one was a miss for me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
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Angst
March 5, 2019
I read the reviews and all being vague left me unsure if I wanted to try this one. I took a gamble and it paid off. I think it’s definitely an enjoyable and good read.
I agree with others. This is one of those books where you can’t really say anything about it otherwise it will give it away.
Mia is living a fantastic life until a crash abruptly slows thing to a halt. Waking from the coma, things are different. Different feelings, different experiences, expectations. Things have changed. She’s in for a battle to figure out who she really is and where she wants to be.
I agree with others. This is one of those books where you can’t really say anything about it otherwise it will give it away.
Mia is living a fantastic life until a crash abruptly slows thing to a halt. Waking from the coma, things are different. Different feelings, different experiences, expectations. Things have changed. She’s in for a battle to figure out who she really is and where she wants to be.
December 27, 2019
I read the reviews and all being vague left me unsure if I wanted to try this one. I took a gamble and it paid off. I think it’s definitely an enjoyable and good read.
I agree with others. This is one of those books where you can’t really say anything about it otherwise it will give it away.
Mia is living a fantastic life until a crash abruptly slows thing to a halt. Waking from the coma, things are different. Different feelings, different experiences, expectations. Things have changed. She’s in for a battle to figure out who she really is and where she wants to be.
I agree with others. This is one of those books where you can’t really say anything about it otherwise it will give it away.
Mia is living a fantastic life until a crash abruptly slows thing to a halt. Waking from the coma, things are different. Different feelings, different experiences, expectations. Things have changed. She’s in for a battle to figure out who she really is and where she wants to be.
September 6, 2018
Woah.. 5 stars
This book was so good such an emotional read. This is my first book by this author and will not be my last.
I have not read a storyline like this so different. I wasn't sure what was real and what wasn't what was Mia feeling if that was real. This book pretty hard to review as I don't want to spoil it for anyone I suggest going in blind I was really surprised by it.
Very well written.
This book was so good such an emotional read. This is my first book by this author and will not be my last.
I have not read a storyline like this so different. I wasn't sure what was real and what wasn't what was Mia feeling if that was real. This book pretty hard to review as I don't want to spoil it for anyone I suggest going in blind I was really surprised by it.
Very well written.
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