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I Would Never But If I Did
She has to choose who she needs for this forever thing... when she's never needed anyone before. And choosing has hard af.Taryn Sams doesn’t believe in love. Period. And she never has, because every time she’s gotten close her happiness has been ripped from her. Time and time again life has proved that the only thing worth believing in is the inevitability of her own - and everyone's - screw-ups.For Austin Wright, Taryn is the one who got away. But really, if he’s honest with himself, he pushed her away, with one hard shove. He shattered both of their hearts when he did the one thing he promised never to do -- betray her. But it’s been years since then, and somehow Austin and Taryn found a way to be friends again, albeit dysfunctional ones.Theo Evans is the other man in Taryn’s life. He’s also Austin’s best friend. But, to be fair, he’s been in love with Taryn longer. A lot longer. He accepts Taryn as she is, broken, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to be the one she chooses in the end.Taryn's world goes from boring to bat-shit crazy when she and Austin come back together like magnets, unable to resist the pull to each other. So she gives him another shot. But Taryn refuses to let go of her relationship with Theo even while starting up again with Austin. To say she's a mess would be the understatement of her life. While juggling the two men, she’s hoping that her once-bitter heart will eventually open up and tell her which to choose, praying that she isn’t deluding herself yet again about what’s real and what’s possible.Can love win Taryn over, or will she screw up her own life yet again, and the lives of at least three others in the process? *Content sex, cheating, dysfunctional relationship behavior, alcohol and drug use, loss and grief, depression, and language*
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Published April 10, 2020
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April 14, 2020
The thing I love about the characters Maria creates is that they aren’t perfect, likable people. I didn’t like Taryn at first, but her story made me sit back and think about why I didn’t like her. She had a messed up past & that shaped her into who she is. We’ve all been in the kind of situation where you’re pulled between your head & your heart & have to make tough decisions, and Taryn was definitely in the middle. This story was weaved very, very well. It was super interesting throughout & kept pulling me in deeper to find out what happens. As always, Maria writes from a different perspective that I absolutely love.
December 8, 2021
.~*5 BEAUTIFUL STARS*~.
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Jesus Christ, where do I even start!? Just WOW. That is the only thing coming out of my mouth.
WOOOOOW.
I am in LOVE with 'I Would Never...But If I Did'! This read has put me through a roller-coaster of emotions, I have a mixture of happy, sad, and angry tears running down my face right now. I have never connected with a character the way I did while reading this. Taryn is so strong, and I could just spend the rest of my life pretending to be as strong as her and I wouldn't even mind.
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Taryn doesn't believe in love. It feels like you're on top of the world when it starts. But nothing good lasts, and when the realization hits you, you're just stuck falling through a void of emptiness. Hurt to the point you can't feel anything. So, Love is a load of BS. Period.
Austin puts the blame of Taryn feeling this on himself, all in all...it's true. Who knew with just a few words you could lose the 1 thing that's held all your pieces together? Not him, until he's stuck watching Taryn walk away. Because of him. That's what hurts. He never forgives himself, but life goes on and now he is in yet another relationship but only there to hide the truth...if he doesn't have someone else there, there's nothing left. But the truth hurts, so he is on a new mission.
Theo has always been the best friend to Taryn and Austin. But enough is enough and he wants her to himself, and to see the love he has held for her forever.
With both guys trying to win in a never-ending war, without breaking friendships on the way it gets too complicated. Just what Taryn wants. Complicated.....Butttt complicated is too hard to handle sometimes. So now Taryn is stuck in between listening to her heart, or her brain. Neither seems right. But hurting more people than she could imagine doesn't seem right either. So now she has multiple tough choices. Question is: Can she make everyone happy, without screwing herself over?
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'I Would Never...But If I Did' Broke my heart and pieced it back together in a different way, and I have never loved so much before. Whether love is real or not.
*HUGE thanks to Maria Ann Green for sending me a free copy, in exchange for an honest review <3*
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Jesus Christ, where do I even start!? Just WOW. That is the only thing coming out of my mouth.
WOOOOOW.
I am in LOVE with 'I Would Never...But If I Did'! This read has put me through a roller-coaster of emotions, I have a mixture of happy, sad, and angry tears running down my face right now. I have never connected with a character the way I did while reading this. Taryn is so strong, and I could just spend the rest of my life pretending to be as strong as her and I wouldn't even mind.
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Taryn doesn't believe in love. It feels like you're on top of the world when it starts. But nothing good lasts, and when the realization hits you, you're just stuck falling through a void of emptiness. Hurt to the point you can't feel anything. So, Love is a load of BS. Period.
Austin puts the blame of Taryn feeling this on himself, all in all...it's true. Who knew with just a few words you could lose the 1 thing that's held all your pieces together? Not him, until he's stuck watching Taryn walk away. Because of him. That's what hurts. He never forgives himself, but life goes on and now he is in yet another relationship but only there to hide the truth...if he doesn't have someone else there, there's nothing left. But the truth hurts, so he is on a new mission.
Theo has always been the best friend to Taryn and Austin. But enough is enough and he wants her to himself, and to see the love he has held for her forever.
With both guys trying to win in a never-ending war, without breaking friendships on the way it gets too complicated. Just what Taryn wants. Complicated.....Butttt complicated is too hard to handle sometimes. So now Taryn is stuck in between listening to her heart, or her brain. Neither seems right. But hurting more people than she could imagine doesn't seem right either. So now she has multiple tough choices. Question is: Can she make everyone happy, without screwing herself over?
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'I Would Never...But If I Did' Broke my heart and pieced it back together in a different way, and I have never loved so much before. Whether love is real or not.
*HUGE thanks to Maria Ann Green for sending me a free copy, in exchange for an honest review <3*
April 7, 2020
Holy wow. This book was a crazy ride. It was real, raw, and all-engrossing. Taryn is one messed up woman. Love has done her wrong, to put it mildly. There are hurts in her past that are just … wow. Dancing between keeping one man who is clearly head over heels for her just far enough away while keeping a toe in the “friend” pond with her ex who is about to be not so “ex” anymore (and did I mention he’s the first guy’s best friend?), I’m not sure if we’re supposed to love Taryn or hate her. Her choices certainly aren’t endearing, but damned if her brokenness isn’t. It would be like hating a wounded puppy. It’s not their fault when they bite. But I digress.
The real “wow” factor here was the realness with which this whole you-know-what-show unfolded. I mean, seriously, these characters were so well made, so genuine, that I was completely on the edge of my seat, all wrapped up in the drama, needing to know how it would all unfold. The twists and turns were likewise a natural extension of the setup, as was the ending. When I finished, I was happy that there wasn’t one “ah-ha” moment; it wasn’t like the heroine (anti-heroine?) magically resolved all of her issues in a single, grand realization of where everything had gone wrong. True to its realness, it was an unfolding of circumstances that impacted everyone involved. Some for good, some … not so much. But that was part of its beauty. It reflected the true messiness of life, of bad decisions, and ultimately, of how we really learn about what we need as we blindly make our way through difficulties.
If it wasn’t obvious, I highly recommend this beautifully written and totally emotionally gutting romance. Seriously a superb read.
The real “wow” factor here was the realness with which this whole you-know-what-show unfolded. I mean, seriously, these characters were so well made, so genuine, that I was completely on the edge of my seat, all wrapped up in the drama, needing to know how it would all unfold. The twists and turns were likewise a natural extension of the setup, as was the ending. When I finished, I was happy that there wasn’t one “ah-ha” moment; it wasn’t like the heroine (anti-heroine?) magically resolved all of her issues in a single, grand realization of where everything had gone wrong. True to its realness, it was an unfolding of circumstances that impacted everyone involved. Some for good, some … not so much. But that was part of its beauty. It reflected the true messiness of life, of bad decisions, and ultimately, of how we really learn about what we need as we blindly make our way through difficulties.
If it wasn’t obvious, I highly recommend this beautifully written and totally emotionally gutting romance. Seriously a superb read.
April 6, 2020
Okay - OF COURSE I'm biased - but this is one of my all time favorite books that I've ever written. It's not for everyone; there's a lot of dysfunction and emotional stuff, but also deep love and growth. But, if you're into that this book may be for you!
June 3, 2020
Yes. Yes, Maria Ann Green. Yes to this book. Yes to Taryn. Yes to Theo, and Maicy and yes to all the characters that gave me all the feels. When I got this from Voracious Readers Only, I was, honestly, a little hesitant. Love triangles are rarely written well and more often than not, I end up hating everybody and wishing they would all just go their separate ways. But then Taryn.
I shouldn’t like her. I should think she’s selfish, and childish, and rather self-indulgent considering she keeps two men hanging off her for years. I should hate her, but by the end of the book, I loved her too; and not just her, but all the characters. I loved Maicey and her blunt honesty. I loved Theo and his ability to love without a hidden agenda. I loved Skyler for realizing that yes, she does deserve more. I even loved Austin, despite his narcissism and strings of bad decisions. More than anything though, I loved how all these characters just… worked. I applaud Green for centering the novel around only a handful of people and I believe in doing so, it allowed the reader to really connect and invest in each one of them.
I don’t normally enjoy angsty books, but honestly, this one just wrecked me. I couldn’t stop reading once I started and with each page turn, I felt something new - passion, disappointment, anger, excitement, happiness, all the emotions were there. By the end, I was exhausted, but completely happy with how it all turned out. Great writing, great plot, great characters. Loved it and very much looking forward to seeing what Maria Ann Green will come up with next!
I shouldn’t like her. I should think she’s selfish, and childish, and rather self-indulgent considering she keeps two men hanging off her for years. I should hate her, but by the end of the book, I loved her too; and not just her, but all the characters. I loved Maicey and her blunt honesty. I loved Theo and his ability to love without a hidden agenda. I loved Skyler for realizing that yes, she does deserve more. I even loved Austin, despite his narcissism and strings of bad decisions. More than anything though, I loved how all these characters just… worked. I applaud Green for centering the novel around only a handful of people and I believe in doing so, it allowed the reader to really connect and invest in each one of them.
I don’t normally enjoy angsty books, but honestly, this one just wrecked me. I couldn’t stop reading once I started and with each page turn, I felt something new - passion, disappointment, anger, excitement, happiness, all the emotions were there. By the end, I was exhausted, but completely happy with how it all turned out. Great writing, great plot, great characters. Loved it and very much looking forward to seeing what Maria Ann Green will come up with next!
April 12, 2020
I was very generously provided this book to review by the author prior to its release.
"I Would Never... But If I Did" by Maria Ann Green was much better then I expected it to be when I first started this book. Then I powered through the first few pages and I couldn't put it down. What initially triggered me about this book is that right off the bat, just a few pages in we are met with a guy willing to cheat on his girlfriend for a girl who asks him to. I really passionately dislike when I read any kind of book that glamorizes infidelity. That is most definitely a me thing and I wanted to stop reading the book at that but I wanted to give this book the benefit of the doubt.
I am honestly really glad I did. What I think really pulled me to read this book in one sitting was that it's a love triangle that really showed what love looks like versus what lust looks like. It is a book that shows growth and hardship and I absolutely loved it.
It honestly would have been a five-star read had I not been anxious for the fist 20% of the book.
"I Would Never... But If I Did" by Maria Ann Green was much better then I expected it to be when I first started this book. Then I powered through the first few pages and I couldn't put it down. What initially triggered me about this book is that right off the bat, just a few pages in we are met with a guy willing to cheat on his girlfriend for a girl who asks him to. I really passionately dislike when I read any kind of book that glamorizes infidelity. That is most definitely a me thing and I wanted to stop reading the book at that but I wanted to give this book the benefit of the doubt.
I am honestly really glad I did. What I think really pulled me to read this book in one sitting was that it's a love triangle that really showed what love looks like versus what lust looks like. It is a book that shows growth and hardship and I absolutely loved it.
It honestly would have been a five-star read had I not been anxious for the fist 20% of the book.
May 14, 2020
What do you do when you are in love with one guy, but another one offers you the security you are craving? Well for Taryn you date them both making for an incredibly confusing love triangle with your ex, his current girlfriend and his best friend.
Taryn never wanted to trust anyone with her heart, her past scaring her into not believing in true love so when she fell and got her heart broken she vowed for it never to happen again. She's a broken character, brash and unapologetic. I couldn't relate to her, but wanted her to find her happily ever after.
On to the men in her life, Austin and Theo. I did not like Austin from the start and cringed each time he came onto the page. I could not find any redeemable qualities in him. I swooned for Theo from the very beginning. Even though I was #TeamTheo, I wanted to strangle him on a couple of occasions where I felt he was being too passive.
This story takes you from present to past, helping the reader understand the motivations behind the characters actions. Taryn, Austin and Theo have a history that leads them to where they are now.
A great read!
Taryn never wanted to trust anyone with her heart, her past scaring her into not believing in true love so when she fell and got her heart broken she vowed for it never to happen again. She's a broken character, brash and unapologetic. I couldn't relate to her, but wanted her to find her happily ever after.
On to the men in her life, Austin and Theo. I did not like Austin from the start and cringed each time he came onto the page. I could not find any redeemable qualities in him. I swooned for Theo from the very beginning. Even though I was #TeamTheo, I wanted to strangle him on a couple of occasions where I felt he was being too passive.
This story takes you from present to past, helping the reader understand the motivations behind the characters actions. Taryn, Austin and Theo have a history that leads them to where they are now.
A great read!
May 14, 2020
Realistic Dialogue. Thought Provoking. - 4.5 Stars
This is a very well written story that is original and unique in nature. This story is filled with: drama, angst, despair, frustration and coming out on top is love. The characterizations were very well done; detailed, unique, with some characters who are not that easy to understand nor like but this element just brought out the characters`individuality even more. There was a lot of being inside a character`s head and privy to their inner dialogue with themselves. The dialogue between characters was really realistic. The main message I took away from this novel is that sometimes people do not get over other`s transgressions; no right or wrong to this, just how each individual reacts to a scenario. Thought provoking.
I voluntarily received an advance review copy from the author through Voracious Readers Only and am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
This is a very well written story that is original and unique in nature. This story is filled with: drama, angst, despair, frustration and coming out on top is love. The characterizations were very well done; detailed, unique, with some characters who are not that easy to understand nor like but this element just brought out the characters`individuality even more. There was a lot of being inside a character`s head and privy to their inner dialogue with themselves. The dialogue between characters was really realistic. The main message I took away from this novel is that sometimes people do not get over other`s transgressions; no right or wrong to this, just how each individual reacts to a scenario. Thought provoking.
I voluntarily received an advance review copy from the author through Voracious Readers Only and am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
May 20, 2020
This book is as much an emotional journey as it is a story about love. Written almost as a stream-of-consciousness narrative, we get an intimate and thorough look into Taryn's tormented inner life. We are privy to how she makes her decisions, often to her own detriment, and creates drama for herself and those closest to her - especially the two men she is involved with, who (by the way) are best friends. Messy, to say the least.
I found Taryn sympathetic. I understood her emotional reactions and her failure to be guided by reason. Her decisions weren't made through logic, but rather motivated by a quest to mollify her pain. This is life. Sometimes we make bad choices, because we can't see beyond our own emotional roadblocks.
I really liked the ending. The psychological process by which Taryn learns and finds the growth she needs to make changes was very satisfying.
If you like real, raw, angsty, emotional stories about love you will enjoy this book!
I found Taryn sympathetic. I understood her emotional reactions and her failure to be guided by reason. Her decisions weren't made through logic, but rather motivated by a quest to mollify her pain. This is life. Sometimes we make bad choices, because we can't see beyond our own emotional roadblocks.
I really liked the ending. The psychological process by which Taryn learns and finds the growth she needs to make changes was very satisfying.
If you like real, raw, angsty, emotional stories about love you will enjoy this book!
May 18, 2020
This book took a long time for me to get into... I was about half way through before I found myself enjoying the story but I was glad that I stuck it through.
The characters are flawed but realistic and I thought the book had a strong conclusion. It had touching moments and parts which left me shaking my head and thinking "What are they doing???" but I could understand the character's reasoning based on their background which led to my enjoyment.
This is not a book for everyone but I would recommend people give it a shot.
Some feedback I would suggest is to quicken the pace over the first few chapters and let the dialogue tell the story. It is not necessary to narrate the character's feelings when they just said it.
I received an ARC through VRO for review.
The characters are flawed but realistic and I thought the book had a strong conclusion. It had touching moments and parts which left me shaking my head and thinking "What are they doing???" but I could understand the character's reasoning based on their background which led to my enjoyment.
This is not a book for everyone but I would recommend people give it a shot.
Some feedback I would suggest is to quicken the pace over the first few chapters and let the dialogue tell the story. It is not necessary to narrate the character's feelings when they just said it.
I received an ARC through VRO for review.
May 5, 2020
This “love” story is indeed a love story. But Green presents such a twisted, imperfect, and broken tale of smashed hearts, lingering regrets, tortured souls, and helpless mistakes that she almost flips the genre on its head. A gripping, gritty, and angsty romance Thea builds along a very real and frustratingly winding path to find oneself as much as finding someone else. Relax: there is a HEA and it’s so satisfying after that whirlwind, all written in beautiful prose.
(Note: it’s mostly clean but trigger warning for parental grief.)
(Note: it’s mostly clean but trigger warning for parental grief.)
July 7, 2020
This story by Maria Ann Green really grabbed me by the heart and didn't let go. In I Would Never...But If I Did, Taryn and Austin float in and out of each other's lives, a toxic pairing that feels both inevitable and impossible. Meanwhile, Taryn also finds comfort in Theo, Austin's best friend and Taryn's companion from foster care. Green truly paints with her words, taking her reader on a roller coaster of emotions that resonates even after the final page. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in stories with complex relationships, love triangles, and overcoming grief.
June 2, 2020
Taryn is a pretty messed up chick, but I really connected with her. This is an emotional story, in love with two guys. Well not really, because she doesn’t believe in love. I got so caught up trying to figure out who she would choose. I really enjoyed this book a lot. This was my first read from this author, but won’t be the last.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2020
Thank you to Voracious Readers Only and author Maria Ann Green for my free copy. I’m sorry I really didn’t enjoy the book. While I do feel it was extremely real and very well written it just wasn’t my thing. I didn’t like any of the characters. I saw them and shellfish and stupidly self destructive.
September 24, 2020
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only*
I loved Taryn, and then hated her, and then loved her again.
This whole book was great. It was messy, chaotic, confusing, real. With an absolute disaster of a girl making bad choices, worse choices, and just finding herself.
I loved Taryn, and then hated her, and then loved her again.
This whole book was great. It was messy, chaotic, confusing, real. With an absolute disaster of a girl making bad choices, worse choices, and just finding herself.
November 10, 2024
For me this book picked up around half way through.
The back and forth between past and present kinda confused me at parts like I just didn’t follow the timeline.
But the further into the more into it I got and I couldn’t put it down!
The healing of the FMC was a little emotional for me but in a good way. I found parts to be relatable as she navigated through life.
The back and forth between past and present kinda confused me at parts like I just didn’t follow the timeline.
But the further into the more into it I got and I couldn’t put it down!
The healing of the FMC was a little emotional for me but in a good way. I found parts to be relatable as she navigated through life.
January 18, 2025
I just don’t like the main character and how she treats the dudes in her life. I know the beginning of the book the author explains that not all people are for everyone but it actually makes me mad the way she treats people and herself. The drug use is over the top for the story, and well I guess this main character just wasn’t my cup of tea.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 29, 2025
I'm all for a flawed character but I hated 2/3 of the main characters. Marketed as a love triangle but the exboyfriend is a chronic cheater and an obviously terrible choice. Taryn never does anything to better herself and is shocked when she doesn't know who the father of her unplanned pregnancy and then the main driver of the plot is the subsequent miscarriage.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2020
This book is messy and absolutely crazy and I totally enjoyed it. The story is raw, realistic emotional and funny... it’s one hell of a ride...
April 10, 2020
Do you ever have trouble finding the right words to write a proper review? Not because you didn't like the book, but because you loved it so much that you feel like no words you could ever conjure up could do the book justice? That's how I feel about I Would Never...But If I Did by Maria Ann Green, releasing TODAY!
Taryn Sams believes love doesn't exist. Nope, it's not for her. She tried it, and got her heart shattered by Austin, after he promised her he wouldn't. So she shut herself down, and built up impenetrable walls. For Austin, Taryn will always be the one who got away, despite being the one who pushed her. He wants to gain her trust back, but she's involved with her another man, who happens to be Austin's best friend. Her brokenness and baggage makes her want complicated, and she's got it. Will she let love win? Or will her bitter heart stay cold and closed forever?
This book is phenomenal. From the beautiful and real writing, to the extremely flawed, heartbreaking characters, to the raw emotions dripping in every word, I loved every moment reading this book. Not just reading. Devouring. I ate up every word. It's raw, it's real, and it's saturated in dark feelings. It's ALL. THE. FEELS. I've loved Maria's work since the very first sentence I read of Nothing But Darkness, and she continues to leave me in awe. Her newest work is no different. It may be my new favorite.
*Note: I believe a content warning is necessary for a specific portion, but it's a huge spoiler. If you want to know, DM me.
Taryn Sams believes love doesn't exist. Nope, it's not for her. She tried it, and got her heart shattered by Austin, after he promised her he wouldn't. So she shut herself down, and built up impenetrable walls. For Austin, Taryn will always be the one who got away, despite being the one who pushed her. He wants to gain her trust back, but she's involved with her another man, who happens to be Austin's best friend. Her brokenness and baggage makes her want complicated, and she's got it. Will she let love win? Or will her bitter heart stay cold and closed forever?
This book is phenomenal. From the beautiful and real writing, to the extremely flawed, heartbreaking characters, to the raw emotions dripping in every word, I loved every moment reading this book. Not just reading. Devouring. I ate up every word. It's raw, it's real, and it's saturated in dark feelings. It's ALL. THE. FEELS. I've loved Maria's work since the very first sentence I read of Nothing But Darkness, and she continues to leave me in awe. Her newest work is no different. It may be my new favorite.
*Note: I believe a content warning is necessary for a specific portion, but it's a huge spoiler. If you want to know, DM me.
August 19, 2022
SPOILERS... SORT OF....
This book was an alright read. I wouldve liked more details, like what taryns job actually was, the past relationships between her and her mother and her and theo.
Like alot of other reviews, i didnt like taryn at the start and because of that this nearly ended up in my DNF pile. Glad i pushed past it though, i liked reading her slowly grow and by the end i like taryn.
Few things i need to say though,
-Austins a douche. Towards the end when he wasnt spoke about as much i was glad and i thought he was so possessive and quick to anger. He was a dick to put it plainly.
- Skyler deserved better, i was actually rooting for her and theo at one point because i didnt think taryn deserved him and skyler seemed sweet.
- Still kinda think theo deserved better and that taryn shouldve ended up alone to learn to love herself more.
Overall, was an okay read, was a good palate cleanser between books.
This book was an alright read. I wouldve liked more details, like what taryns job actually was, the past relationships between her and her mother and her and theo.
Like alot of other reviews, i didnt like taryn at the start and because of that this nearly ended up in my DNF pile. Glad i pushed past it though, i liked reading her slowly grow and by the end i like taryn.
Few things i need to say though,
-Austins a douche. Towards the end when he wasnt spoke about as much i was glad and i thought he was so possessive and quick to anger. He was a dick to put it plainly.
- Skyler deserved better, i was actually rooting for her and theo at one point because i didnt think taryn deserved him and skyler seemed sweet.
- Still kinda think theo deserved better and that taryn shouldve ended up alone to learn to love herself more.
Overall, was an okay read, was a good palate cleanser between books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 22, 2020
Wow. I am new to Maria Ann Green and I want to slap myself for waiting months to read this. This book was like a train ride with no brakes and at some points you were riding the rails, I LOVED IT. I devoured this in hours, I couldn’t put it down.
Let’s talk Taryn, I went back and forth between wanting to slap her and hug her 🥺 she’s not your typical heroine, you don’t love her immediately, in fact, I didn’t even like her ... which made me love her even more at the end. She’s messy, she’s real & raw. Yet you understand why she does the things she does. In the end she did make the right choice, for her.
Let’s talk Taryn, I went back and forth between wanting to slap her and hug her 🥺 she’s not your typical heroine, you don’t love her immediately, in fact, I didn’t even like her ... which made me love her even more at the end. She’s messy, she’s real & raw. Yet you understand why she does the things she does. In the end she did make the right choice, for her.
May 17, 2021
This book GUTTED me. I couldn't put it down. It was a emotional roller coaster with a satisfying ending that left me with a massive book hangover.
Taryn is an unlikeable hot mess, but her journey throughout the story is heartbreaking, beautiful, and inspiring. Her growth and resilience made me fall in love with her.
As for the men, usually I do not enjoy a love triangle, but this was so well crafted that I couldn't stop reading. Each character was fully drawn and had clear motivations.
I read this book at the recommendation of a friend and I am so glad I did. It is easily the best book I've read this year.
Taryn is an unlikeable hot mess, but her journey throughout the story is heartbreaking, beautiful, and inspiring. Her growth and resilience made me fall in love with her.
As for the men, usually I do not enjoy a love triangle, but this was so well crafted that I couldn't stop reading. Each character was fully drawn and had clear motivations.
I read this book at the recommendation of a friend and I am so glad I did. It is easily the best book I've read this year.
November 11, 2023
Emotional, Intense, Sad.
Before I start my review, there are quite a few trigger warnings for this book which can be found on the blurb on Goodreads.
This book was definitely not what I expected when I started it. Some parts I found I liked, some I didn't like as much and some parts I found devastating.
Theo was my favourite character. I would definitely recommend checking out the blurb which includes trigger warnings.
This is a very short review as I feel if I said anything else it would spoil the story. It was a 3.5 star read for me. Thank you to the author for a gifted copy of the book as a prize.
Before I start my review, there are quite a few trigger warnings for this book which can be found on the blurb on Goodreads.
This book was definitely not what I expected when I started it. Some parts I found I liked, some I didn't like as much and some parts I found devastating.
Theo was my favourite character. I would definitely recommend checking out the blurb which includes trigger warnings.
This is a very short review as I feel if I said anything else it would spoil the story. It was a 3.5 star read for me. Thank you to the author for a gifted copy of the book as a prize.
April 29, 2020
You know those deeply tortured, complicated, flawed characters that are so endearing you can’t help but love them?
That’s Taryn Sams. At times, I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and shake some sense into her … like, girl, listen to your friend and family!
As always, Maria Ann Green’s writing is flawless, even if her characters aren’t. She knows how to tug your heart and suck you into a story.
That’s Taryn Sams. At times, I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and shake some sense into her … like, girl, listen to your friend and family!
As always, Maria Ann Green’s writing is flawless, even if her characters aren’t. She knows how to tug your heart and suck you into a story.
June 24, 2020
This book was mess-y. And I don't mean the writing; that was great. Taryn just really loves a mess. This story was intricate, complicated, and very emotional. I found myself rooting for one of the guys, then quickly switching teams. But throughout, I was hoping and crossing my fingers that Taryn realized her own worth, and that she deserved to be happy.
The ending surprised me, but I really liked it. Anticlimactic, but in a very reassuring, hopeful way.
The ending surprised me, but I really liked it. Anticlimactic, but in a very reassuring, hopeful way.
June 22, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this free review copy of this novel. The angst of the title character was portrayed very strongly. Steamy sex scenes with the 2 men in her life. The Theo character seemed to be a much better choice. Austin was quite unlovable. I couldn't put it down until I was able to finish it.
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June 18, 2020Enjoyed this book at the start I really didn't like the way she treated both the men in her life, but as the story went on I was rooting for her , she made the right choice in the end, s really good read
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May 12, 2020
I really couldn’t get into this book. The characters didn’t stand out and I had a hard time just trying to finish it.
June 10, 2020
This book was very real, it had real deep emotion in and dealt with difficult topics realistically. Very emotional.
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