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The Drifter Duology #2
A Name Long Buried
Forced to become a brutal fighter as a child, Gered has finally found freedom and his sister, Laramie. And he’ll die before he’s taken again. After leaving the biker gang, Itan descendant Gered joins Laramie’s Traveler group. Although her adoptive relatives welcome him, he struggles to accept their kindness. Men like him don't deserve a home. What he’s done should stay buried. Then Laramie and her Travelers are threatened by Gered’s former master. The warlord Rosche is determined to recapture his prized killer and force him back into the gang. Running seems like the best option. But Gered has a family now. And he'll do anything to keep them safe, even if it means becoming a warrior once more.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2023
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About the author
C.M. Banschbach
15 books124 followersC.M. Banschbach is a native Texan and would make an excellent Hobbit if she weren’t so tall. She’s a pizza addict, a multi-faceted fangirl, and a firm believer in being authentic—even if it means acting like a dork sometimes! When not writing fantasy stories packed full of adventure and snark, she works as a pediatric physical therapist where she happily embraces the fact that she never actually has to grow up.
She also writesYA/MG fantasy-adventure as Claire M. Banschbach.
She also writesYA/MG fantasy-adventure as Claire M. Banschbach.
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May 31, 2023
The setting of this book feels like coming home.
Banasbach was very clear in her authors note that she wanted to deal with gritty and real topics in a gritty, in your face way. And she does.
Gered is the deepest and most painful character I’ve encountered in a long while. His arc hurts, but it’s real. Just a few days of healing is both so hard and so painful and I LOVED the way PTSD is handled in this book.
Be warned that this could be very triggering. Depictions of PTSD, anxiety, depression, death—it’s all here and none of it is pretty. But if you like deep, painful, REAL NA—I cannot recommend highly enough.
Banasbach was very clear in her authors note that she wanted to deal with gritty and real topics in a gritty, in your face way. And she does.
Gered is the deepest and most painful character I’ve encountered in a long while. His arc hurts, but it’s real. Just a few days of healing is both so hard and so painful and I LOVED the way PTSD is handled in this book.
Be warned that this could be very triggering. Depictions of PTSD, anxiety, depression, death—it’s all here and none of it is pretty. But if you like deep, painful, REAL NA—I cannot recommend highly enough.
September 29, 2025
September '24 Update
Yep, still a 5 star read. Won't be my last re-read.
Original Review
This is the sequel I always want and never get.
In book one we met the characters, saw the situations that caused their trauma, and watched them escape. Most stories stop there, leaving the "happily ever after" to our imaginations. Banschbatch gives us the story that links "after" to "happy."
A Name Long Buried still has plenty of action, adventure, and tension, but much of the tension stems from internal conflict. We see the sleepless nights of PTSD, the struggle to believe one can be different from the person they had to be to survive abuse, and the terror of taking the first steps towards trust. More stories like this, please!
Also, as is a hallmark of Banschbatch's stories, (found) family and friend relationships are the focal point of most of the interpersonal subplots. The romantic plotlines are understated and sweet.
I read this books in 36 hours, something I haven't done for a book of this length in a loooong time.
Language: Some mild swearing (I think...I might be remembering book 1) and reference to rude gestures.
Romance: Some kissing and admiration of attractiveness.
Violence: Non-graphic fight scenes. Reference to past abuse and SA.
Religion: Characters carry icons of saints, interact with priests, and pray. Gered speaks of a warlike, drug-fueled religion practiced by his childhood captors.
Yep, still a 5 star read. Won't be my last re-read.
Original Review
This is the sequel I always want and never get.
In book one we met the characters, saw the situations that caused their trauma, and watched them escape. Most stories stop there, leaving the "happily ever after" to our imaginations. Banschbatch gives us the story that links "after" to "happy."
A Name Long Buried still has plenty of action, adventure, and tension, but much of the tension stems from internal conflict. We see the sleepless nights of PTSD, the struggle to believe one can be different from the person they had to be to survive abuse, and the terror of taking the first steps towards trust. More stories like this, please!
Also, as is a hallmark of Banschbatch's stories, (found) family and friend relationships are the focal point of most of the interpersonal subplots. The romantic plotlines are understated and sweet.
I read this books in 36 hours, something I haven't done for a book of this length in a loooong time.
Language: Some mild swearing (I think...I might be remembering book 1) and reference to rude gestures.
Romance: Some kissing and admiration of attractiveness.
Violence: Non-graphic fight scenes. Reference to past abuse and SA.
Religion: Characters carry icons of saints, interact with priests, and pray. Gered speaks of a warlike, drug-fueled religion practiced by his childhood captors.
February 20, 2023
I got an eARC in exchange for an honest review. This review may contain spoilers, read at your own risk.
The Good:
Claire has done it again. Fabulous world-building, characters, and story. I especially love how accurate the mental trauma was for many of the characters, and how she wove such a beautiful yet realistic healing process. I loved the slow moments as well as the fast ones, and it blended together beautifully.
The Bad:
Not much to say here aside from a few instances of repetitive phrasing and redundancy. But not anything too bad that destroyed my reading. Do be aware that this is NA and contains adult themes, such as mild swearing (much of it in made-up terms), PTSD, abuse, and drinking.
What the Reader Thought:
I absolutely love everything I've read from Claire prior to this, and was very excited (and mildly worried) about reading the sequel to Then Comes a Drifter. I was very satisfied with this story and the way it ended, even though I was surprised how happy it was. I guess I've been reading too many tragic stories lately... All of Banschbach's books are incredible, and this one is no different. Highly enjoyed the deserty Mandalorian vibes, and will definitely be rereading this in the future. (Also...excited for seeing more of Dayo perhaps...some day <.<...)
The Good:
Claire has done it again. Fabulous world-building, characters, and story. I especially love how accurate the mental trauma was for many of the characters, and how she wove such a beautiful yet realistic healing process. I loved the slow moments as well as the fast ones, and it blended together beautifully.
The Bad:
Not much to say here aside from a few instances of repetitive phrasing and redundancy. But not anything too bad that destroyed my reading. Do be aware that this is NA and contains adult themes, such as mild swearing (much of it in made-up terms), PTSD, abuse, and drinking.
What the Reader Thought:
I absolutely love everything I've read from Claire prior to this, and was very excited (and mildly worried) about reading the sequel to Then Comes a Drifter. I was very satisfied with this story and the way it ended, even though I was surprised how happy it was. I guess I've been reading too many tragic stories lately... All of Banschbach's books are incredible, and this one is no different. Highly enjoyed the deserty Mandalorian vibes, and will definitely be rereading this in the future. (Also...excited for seeing more of Dayo perhaps...some day <.<...)
February 26, 2023
A Name Long Buried kept me turning pages a bit later into the night than I’d intended, made me almost yelp out loud at a chapter’s ending, and want to steal the characters away from the author so they can have a safe place to hide out. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for another story, should CM Banschbach decide to make that happen. (-hopeful face-)
September 8, 2025
This is the best kind of sequel! Instead of continuing to ramp up the action, it slows down a little, dives deeper into the characters and their unique trauma, all while still building tension toward the final showdown. It consumed me, grabbed me by the throat; invading my thoughts, both waking and sleeping. It was the best slow-burn anxiety, but we made it. We made it 😭💙
2nd read: I felt Gered’s aversion to identifying with a past version of himself in the fear of tainting it, and the general adriftness on a personal level this time. While I’ve never been in anything nearly as awful as a gang, I did recently get out of a pretty rough work environment, that left me feeling like I didn’t know who I was, that maybe I’d never get back to being me again—that something inside was irrevocably tainted and a little broken. Glad that Gered and I could both find peace and new purpose 💙 9/7/25
2nd read: I felt Gered’s aversion to identifying with a past version of himself in the fear of tainting it, and the general adriftness on a personal level this time. While I’ve never been in anything nearly as awful as a gang, I did recently get out of a pretty rough work environment, that left me feeling like I didn’t know who I was, that maybe I’d never get back to being me again—that something inside was irrevocably tainted and a little broken. Glad that Gered and I could both find peace and new purpose 💙 9/7/25
January 25, 2025
Read in One Sitting
I spent most of last night and all of today reading. It's becoming a habit.
This is another great read and a wonderful ending to the duology. Once again, the characters carry the story. The depiction of trauma is pretty solid. And there is nothing I like so much in a book as a character healing from trauma. Whike I'd like to follow Dayo's journey a little more, I did feel like the story ended well and I feel satisfied.
As with the first book, the story was lacking a little in plot. Especially, I'm this book, I'm character agency. Dayo had a bit more than the other characters so his was the side of the story I gravitated to.
I wish the leads had been making the plans and choice, rather than reacting to them. And I feel like the climax was a little less impact full because it was a bit of a repeat of the last book's. (Spoiler. We've never actually seen Rorsce win a fight against the siblings, and Gered is depicted as a far more capable killer than his sister and she took the guy down twice. So it was harder to feel tension)
That being said, because the characters, the relationships, and the investments in those areas were so high, it was still pretty high tension. The more you care about the characters the more you care about what happens to them. And these characters really make you care. I'd prefer that to a tight plot any day.
The world also felt a bit more lived in for this book. It didn't feel at all "thrown together " for the previous book, but there was a little more suspension of disbelief required to focus on the small part of it we were asked to. In this book, you grasped what the gang was doing, what their operation looked like, what life outside the barracs looked like, and because of that it just flowed a lot easier.
I dont sit and read through stories in one sitting much as an adult (though as I said, it's starting to become a habit again) but these were consumed in about two days. The duology defiantly scratched my itches.
Great books
I spent most of last night and all of today reading. It's becoming a habit.
This is another great read and a wonderful ending to the duology. Once again, the characters carry the story. The depiction of trauma is pretty solid. And there is nothing I like so much in a book as a character healing from trauma. Whike I'd like to follow Dayo's journey a little more, I did feel like the story ended well and I feel satisfied.
As with the first book, the story was lacking a little in plot. Especially, I'm this book, I'm character agency. Dayo had a bit more than the other characters so his was the side of the story I gravitated to.
I wish the leads had been making the plans and choice, rather than reacting to them. And I feel like the climax was a little less impact full because it was a bit of a repeat of the last book's. (Spoiler. We've never actually seen Rorsce win a fight against the siblings, and Gered is depicted as a far more capable killer than his sister and she took the guy down twice. So it was harder to feel tension)
That being said, because the characters, the relationships, and the investments in those areas were so high, it was still pretty high tension. The more you care about the characters the more you care about what happens to them. And these characters really make you care. I'd prefer that to a tight plot any day.
The world also felt a bit more lived in for this book. It didn't feel at all "thrown together " for the previous book, but there was a little more suspension of disbelief required to focus on the small part of it we were asked to. In this book, you grasped what the gang was doing, what their operation looked like, what life outside the barracs looked like, and because of that it just flowed a lot easier.
I dont sit and read through stories in one sitting much as an adult (though as I said, it's starting to become a habit again) but these were consumed in about two days. The duology defiantly scratched my itches.
Great books
March 25, 2023
A stellar sequel! I so loved getting to follow Gered as he tries to reintegrate into a healthy community, as well as Dayo back at the Barracks. Of course Laramie is back too (and I still adore her!), but while the first book was primarily her story, this book is Gered's. And, of course, Roshe is back and bad as ever.
This book deals with the the same gritty world as the first book, but I would say that this book has even more hope woven into it than the first, even as Gered journeys through PTSD. Healing is hard, but it is also beautiful. Well done, C.M. Banschbach!
This book deals with the the same gritty world as the first book, but I would say that this book has even more hope woven into it than the first, even as Gered journeys through PTSD. Healing is hard, but it is also beautiful. Well done, C.M. Banschbach!
February 24, 2023
4.5 stars for PG-13 content ❤
'Courage isn't always just one big act.' Sometimes it's hundreds of small acts. Sometimes it's getting up in the morning. Sometimes it's waking up in the middle of the night and breathing again. You keep fighting. Day after day. And that takes so much courage." - A Name Long Buried
Lit book. The characters, the worldbuilding magic stuff , heart ahhh such goodness/healing, action, and pain.
I did not expect to feel so happy while reading a book with so many deeply hurt characters, but despite the darkness there was so much light. I'm thankful for that. :)
The love and kindness family and friends show each other and the fact that there is faith and truth too (think Catholic fantasy) really made this duology exceptional. I personally don't think I want to read dark books that lack hope (I feel like there are a lot of books out there like that) but this duology did it right. :)
K, there maaaay have been more bad words than I like, but I really enjoyed the story. The characters *hugs and gives them chocolate.* It ended perfecto too!
Content stuff:
PG13 for heavy language, violence, present PTSD/panic attacks/drinking/smoking, and mentions of past sexual trauma/torture/manipulation.
Allow me to fangirl:
EEEEE :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Everything this author writes *applauds *
'Courage isn't always just one big act.' Sometimes it's hundreds of small acts. Sometimes it's getting up in the morning. Sometimes it's waking up in the middle of the night and breathing again. You keep fighting. Day after day. And that takes so much courage." - A Name Long Buried
Lit book. The characters, the worldbuilding magic stuff , heart ahhh such goodness/healing, action, and pain.
I did not expect to feel so happy while reading a book with so many deeply hurt characters, but despite the darkness there was so much light. I'm thankful for that. :)
The love and kindness family and friends show each other and the fact that there is faith and truth too (think Catholic fantasy) really made this duology exceptional. I personally don't think I want to read dark books that lack hope (I feel like there are a lot of books out there like that) but this duology did it right. :)
K, there maaaay have been more bad words than I like, but I really enjoyed the story. The characters *hugs and gives them chocolate.* It ended perfecto too!
Content stuff:
PG13 for heavy language, violence, present PTSD/panic attacks/drinking/smoking, and mentions of past sexual trauma/torture/manipulation.
Allow me to fangirl:
EEEEE :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Everything this author writes *applauds *
March 16, 2023
Oh my gosh. This book. The pain. The healing. My heart!!!
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This book is so so beautiful. The healing, the growing, the beauty in the ashes was stunning. I loved the way Banschbach wove together the very real grittiness of trauma and how it does hit you when you least expect it to the slow and painful process of healing and growing through it to the other side. I also love that Banschbach shows that it’s not a one and done—it takes time. You may never heal completely. It may rear it’s head when you think you’ve moved on.
It’s beautiful. Well done!
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Five out of five!
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Content warnings: some language both real and unique to the fantasy world were in, mention of rape, PTSD and other trauma, two on page deaths, violence, wounds/blood.
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This book is so so beautiful. The healing, the growing, the beauty in the ashes was stunning. I loved the way Banschbach wove together the very real grittiness of trauma and how it does hit you when you least expect it to the slow and painful process of healing and growing through it to the other side. I also love that Banschbach shows that it’s not a one and done—it takes time. You may never heal completely. It may rear it’s head when you think you’ve moved on.
It’s beautiful. Well done!
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Five out of five!
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Content warnings: some language both real and unique to the fantasy world were in, mention of rape, PTSD and other trauma, two on page deaths, violence, wounds/blood.
September 23, 2025
Oh, my heart. And also help, my stack of favorite books of 2025 seems like it's getting yet another Banschbach book. 😂 I loved Then Comes A Drifter, but I loved this one even more. Gered deserves all the hugs. All the hugs. I think this book was THE best PTSD representation I've ever seen, and I am so here for it. I've already paged back through the book to reread my favorite scenes, which is something I used to do frequently as a young reader but haven't done with many books since I got older. Definitely going to have to take some tabs and highlighters to this. 10/10, no notes, highly recommend!
March 22, 2025
“‘Courage isn’t always just one big act.’ Sometimes it’s hundreds of small acts.”
Like the first book, heart and soul resonates in this story Determined, proactive, fiercely caring characters battle for survival and freedom and the protection of the ones they love. The stakes are enormous, and several times I found myself flipping pages as fast as I could. There’s a very real, wonderful sense of home radiating from the caravans, and slowly, slowly, the hope of healing and untainted love brightens more and more. It’s a weighty read for sure, with some heavy subjects, but it’s layered with resilience and hope.
🛞 heads-up, to take from what the author provides in her author’s notes: Marvel-movie-level language and gestures, substance abuse, suggestive comments from the villains, references to abuse of different forms, brutal fights 🛞
September 28, 2023
Then Comes a Drifter was my favorite read last year. It's looking like A Name Long Buried might be my favorite read this year. Because oh. My. Gosh. Gered and Dayo have my entire heart. It might be broken into many little pieces after this read, but it belongs to them anyway.
If you like dark and gritty fantasy with hints of magic and a desolate desert atmosphere, and if you can handle your heart getting torn to shreds because these sweet little beans go through so much trauma and PTSD, then WHY HAVEN'T YOU READ THESE BOOKS ALREADY?!
I received a free ARC in return for an honest review, but also I'm buying this ASAP.
If you like dark and gritty fantasy with hints of magic and a desolate desert atmosphere, and if you can handle your heart getting torn to shreds because these sweet little beans go through so much trauma and PTSD, then WHY HAVEN'T YOU READ THESE BOOKS ALREADY?!
I received a free ARC in return for an honest review, but also I'm buying this ASAP.
February 11, 2023
I feel like this review has to be a follow up to my rather critical review of the first book so here goes.
I liked this one better. It's a challenge reviewing a duology since we're only getting one half of the story and can't see it for its whole. Also, writing duos is hard, so props to CM for pulling this off twice in her career!
This portion of the story took us to the heart of who the characters are and allowed them to grow and heal and ultimately overcome their challenges and hurdles. This was done incredibly well and in a very respectful manner (some of these instances I liked how the difficult things were handled better in book2 than they were in book1). There isn't as much action in this book as there is in the first, so know that the story will be a bit slower paced to allow the characters the time and space they need.
For the readers' awareness, this is still a gritty story. Language is on the strong side, including made up swear words, violence, drug and alcohol content (less so in this one than the first), and references to past sexual assault (nothing on screen).
All in all, a satisfying conclusion.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review (but I'm also waiting for my purchased copy so that the pretty can be on my shelf)
I liked this one better. It's a challenge reviewing a duology since we're only getting one half of the story and can't see it for its whole. Also, writing duos is hard, so props to CM for pulling this off twice in her career!
This portion of the story took us to the heart of who the characters are and allowed them to grow and heal and ultimately overcome their challenges and hurdles. This was done incredibly well and in a very respectful manner (some of these instances I liked how the difficult things were handled better in book2 than they were in book1). There isn't as much action in this book as there is in the first, so know that the story will be a bit slower paced to allow the characters the time and space they need.
For the readers' awareness, this is still a gritty story. Language is on the strong side, including made up swear words, violence, drug and alcohol content (less so in this one than the first), and references to past sexual assault (nothing on screen).
All in all, a satisfying conclusion.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review (but I'm also waiting for my purchased copy so that the pretty can be on my shelf)
March 16, 2024
This is the kind of book I finish and want to hug to my chest. The characters feel real and I feel like I went on their journey of finding hope and healing--that is still ongoing and imperfect, which I love--and joy along with them. It's a powerful story, but less in a big, flashy way than in a way that settles deep into your bones with its raw emotional intimacy. I feel like I should have more or better words for a book that impacted my heart and psyche so deeply and was like a friend whispering "it can get better; there's still goodness; it's fine that healing is slow and non-linear; you aren't broken beyond repair; it's okay if you're messy and a little jagged around the edges; Heaven's wings are still around you when you don't see it and can't feel it" when I was particularly depressed back in ~2021 (when I beta read it) and following. At the same time, maybe it's because this book/duology have such compelling characters that mean so much that I'm struggling to find words.
I'll add the worldbuilding is also great, and I love the subtle use of genetic magic.
Content:
In-world fictional swearing, references to swears, a few instances of PG-13 language, innuendo, violence and bloodshed, death, references to genocide, references to physical, mental, and sexual abuse, drinking (and withdrawals from quitting drinking), smoking, and references to drugs.
I'll add the worldbuilding is also great, and I love the subtle use of genetic magic.
Content:
In-world fictional swearing, references to swears, a few instances of PG-13 language, innuendo, violence and bloodshed, death, references to genocide, references to physical, mental, and sexual abuse, drinking (and withdrawals from quitting drinking), smoking, and references to drugs.
August 28, 2023
This sequel to Then Comes a Drifter is a satisfying conclusion to the story of Laramie/Melodie and Gered (whom she learned was her long-lost brother in the closing chapters of the last book.) While she is delighted to have found him and wants to bring him into her new adopted family, Gered doesn't feel like he belongs there or deserves to be there. This is a source of frustration and hurt between them.
Meanwhile, Dayo and Gioa get POV chapters as well as we find out how things are going back at the Barracks.
Personally, it was a tad slow for me. I did enjoy it and liked where the characters went and the paths they chose to walk.
Meanwhile, Dayo and Gioa get POV chapters as well as we find out how things are going back at the Barracks.
Personally, it was a tad slow for me. I did enjoy it and liked where the characters went and the paths they chose to walk.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2025
This book *hit*.
I loved getting to see the main characters developed out more, and getting to see some of the other side characters from close up.
It's definitely an emotional book, and like others have said, it does deal head on with PTSD, drinking, and various other mental and physical challenges the characters are dealing with.
I saw myself in this book in many ways, and walked away more healed, so thank you for that, Claire.
The character dynamics and interactions were immaculate, as always, and it had me on the edge of my seat many, many times XD I have spoilery Thoughts about the ending, but aside from that, it's an amazing sequel to Then Comes a Drifter! I especially loved the continuity and building of action between the books, without book 1 feeling too unresolved, or book 2 feeling like it was inventing new drama, so props for that! It's a rare find for me XD
I loved getting to see the main characters developed out more, and getting to see some of the other side characters from close up.
It's definitely an emotional book, and like others have said, it does deal head on with PTSD, drinking, and various other mental and physical challenges the characters are dealing with.
I saw myself in this book in many ways, and walked away more healed, so thank you for that, Claire.
The character dynamics and interactions were immaculate, as always, and it had me on the edge of my seat many, many times XD I have spoilery Thoughts about the ending, but aside from that, it's an amazing sequel to Then Comes a Drifter! I especially loved the continuity and building of action between the books, without book 1 feeling too unresolved, or book 2 feeling like it was inventing new drama, so props for that! It's a rare find for me XD
February 23, 2023
As soon as I began reading Then Comes a Drifter, I knew I was reading something special. It was easy to get right back into Laramie and Gered’s story in A Name Long Buried. The build-up in this book—both emotionally and physically—was so intense! I couldn’t put it down. I only wish there were more to Laramie and Gered’s journeys!
This gritty dystopian western set in a world of gangs and rivalry is unlike anything else I’ve ever read. Yet somehow it felt natural to be reading their story. If you’re a fan of found family stories with a cast of phenomenal side characters, then this is your next read!
This gritty dystopian western set in a world of gangs and rivalry is unlike anything else I’ve ever read. Yet somehow it felt natural to be reading their story. If you’re a fan of found family stories with a cast of phenomenal side characters, then this is your next read!
July 28, 2023
It should tell you something that, in reality, it only took me three days to finish this, although the time stamp here says differently.
This was a wild, brutal ride from stop to finish. Kept me sneaking in chapters in places I shouldn't and staying up until close to bed time when I realized that I should probably not be reading this so close to bedtime. The adrenaline is real.
Totally worth a read. Just make sure you have the time. Once you start, it's hard to stop.
This was a wild, brutal ride from stop to finish. Kept me sneaking in chapters in places I shouldn't and staying up until close to bed time when I realized that I should probably not be reading this so close to bedtime. The adrenaline is real.
Totally worth a read. Just make sure you have the time. Once you start, it's hard to stop.
September 5, 2023
If you love books featuring found family, grit, and strong redemption arcs, this series is for you. An excellent NA post-apocalyptic fantasy with sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat high stakes. It was such a satisfying conclusion to Laramie and Gered’s stories. I loved the sibling bond the two of them developed, and the scenes featuring the two of them were my favourite.
There’s also so much more to explore in the world. I really hope more books are coming. Maybe? Please?
There’s also so much more to explore in the world. I really hope more books are coming. Maybe? Please?
April 15, 2025
A beautiful, emotional story about a man trying to heal from trauma and violence and accept the love of a family. Loved Dayo’s arc in this one as well (and his POV) and how he was able to quit his alcoholism. Always love Gioia; her trauma is so well handled and I wish she’d gotten a POV but that’s all right. Banschbach always writes the best sibling stories, stories that are quiet and profound.
December 8, 2023
A Satisfying Send Off
The pace in this one was a little more relaxed and it wasn’t too hard to figure out how the story would end, even though it was very climatic! I loved the emotional development of the characters in this novel. The world we live in tends to leaves us all a little broken in different ways so I love stories like this that show us the ways faith, family, and loyal friends can help us navigate those broken areas in our lives to find peace and the path forward.
This two-book series is definitely worth a read if you enjoy gritty stories about broken people finding healing. There were heartfelt themes of forgiveness, trust, and finding healing while discovering your value. I’d recommend it to mature teen and collage age readers who high-stakes adventures and characters with lots of heart despite their rough edges.
The pace in this one was a little more relaxed and it wasn’t too hard to figure out how the story would end, even though it was very climatic! I loved the emotional development of the characters in this novel. The world we live in tends to leaves us all a little broken in different ways so I love stories like this that show us the ways faith, family, and loyal friends can help us navigate those broken areas in our lives to find peace and the path forward.
This two-book series is definitely worth a read if you enjoy gritty stories about broken people finding healing. There were heartfelt themes of forgiveness, trust, and finding healing while discovering your value. I’d recommend it to mature teen and collage age readers who high-stakes adventures and characters with lots of heart despite their rough edges.
December 3, 2025
So. Good!
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