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Ruined Hopes: sport romance (Rixon High)
Ashleigh Chase ha sempre avuto grandi sogni.
Ma quando si sveglia in ospedale senza ricordare come ci sia arrivata, il suo brillante futuro si dissolve intorno a lei.
Ezra Bennet si è sempre sentito escluso.
Ma questa volta ha davvero sbagliato e non ha altra scelta che affrontare le conseguenze.
Costretta a ripetere l’ultimo anno, Ashleigh si rivolge a Ezra solo per scoprirlo freddo, crudele e determinato a tenerla a distanza.
Lui è il ragazzo che ha sempre desiderato.
Lei è la ragazza che non è mai stata abbastanza per lui.
Ma ora c’è un segreto tra loro che lei vuole scoprire a tutti i costi.
Pensa di poterlo salvare. Ma non si rende ancora conto che…
È lui ad averla rovinata.
Ma quando si sveglia in ospedale senza ricordare come ci sia arrivata, il suo brillante futuro si dissolve intorno a lei.
Ezra Bennet si è sempre sentito escluso.
Ma questa volta ha davvero sbagliato e non ha altra scelta che affrontare le conseguenze.
Costretta a ripetere l’ultimo anno, Ashleigh si rivolge a Ezra solo per scoprirlo freddo, crudele e determinato a tenerla a distanza.
Lui è il ragazzo che ha sempre desiderato.
Lei è la ragazza che non è mai stata abbastanza per lui.
Ma ora c’è un segreto tra loro che lei vuole scoprire a tutti i costi.
Pensa di poterlo salvare. Ma non si rende ancora conto che…
È lui ad averla rovinata.
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2021
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L.A. Cotton
120 books3,129 followers Reckless Love. Wild Hearts.
L A COTTON is USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.
Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life.
L A loves connecting with readers, and you can find her at:
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L A COTTON is USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.
Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life.
L A loves connecting with readers, and you can find her at:
Official Website
www.lacotton.com
Social Media
www.facebook.com/authorlacotton
www.instagram.com/authorlacotton
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May 18, 2023
Ruined Hopes hits the right spot for NA sport romance. Ezra as hero served his purpose as a broody hero with a dark past. While Ashleigh just play cite heroine.
I like how the story unfolded and how Miss Cotton putting so many plot and drama to her story. The plot and the drama is not overwhelming but made the story alive instead.
The sexy scenes are there but not too graphic.
4 stars
I like how the story unfolded and how Miss Cotton putting so many plot and drama to her story. The plot and the drama is not overwhelming but made the story alive instead.
The sexy scenes are there but not too graphic.
4 stars
November 18, 2021
3.5 stars
Ashleigh and Ezra finally get their story- and oh my, it is an arduous one. So much stands in the way of these two- Ashleigh’s forgotten past, the past Ezra would like to forget, their varying identities and life experiences, and all of their baggage. This is a very slow burn relationally and romantically- LA really wants us to feel their distance- it ratchets up the angst, makes the journey feel even more hard fought, even if we are desperate for answers and for these to figure it out. Their journey is not easy, at times they are frustrating, but when they finally come together it is so sweet and tender. Two of the gentlest souls in the series- they just needed a little push to get it together.
While I can appreciate this story from a creative standpoint, it pains me to admit that a lot of it did not work for me. I’ve grappled with why- was it great but just not that story I expected (ie just a me thing) or were there elements that just didn’t land? And truly, it was a bit of both. I spent a lot of the book just waiting for these characters to connect. They actually have quite little page time WITH each other- and it took a good 30% for us to even have them in the same scene. Creatively, I know this is meant to accentuate their angst, the longing, heighten our anticipation, but I found myself skimming parts early on simply because the lengthy meta-reflections started to feel a bit repeated- I just wanted some progress. Once we see them interact, the story picked up a bit- but the burn was REALLY slow, and the pacing felt off for me. Not only did it take too long for us to dig into their issues (for me personally), but the majority of the book is longing or denial- we get very little of them actually being together at all- their relationship was basically denial and longing for the majority of the book and then bam, they are together. It felt so easy for them to just finally get together after one jealous conversation- but it was a relief too. The parts where they are together are AMAZING- tender, sweet, full of sincerity and emotional content. I wish we’d just gotten more of that, gotten to linger in that longer.
In truth, I don’t love the amnesia trope- but it can be an effective catalyst to build mystery in a story, and it also can be a strong character tool- nothing forces a character to confront themselves more than being forced to figure out everything about yourself in the face of forgetting who you are. But unfortunately neither of those played out here- and I think the armenia trope hurt rather than helped us-it just created a lot of distance. It distanced us from the characters and their history, it became a red herring to the plot or characters growing, and the revelation at the end felt anticlimactic- so much just felt not necessary in terms of how things panned out with these two. And perhaps that’s the point- it took this giant tragic thing to happen to force them to realize just how ridiculous it all was. But I’m not sure they really did. And the result is also that we don’t know much about their past at all- which is hard because they have so much history. I felt like we didn’t really get to know them as characters, or see their chemistry develop- because of the combination of amnesia + them spending most of the book not interacting.
I love this series, and while I didn’t love this story like I wanted, I still liked these characters, and I’m glad LA gave us the story they wanted, even if it wasn’t the story that I particularly wanted. I still can appreciate its creativity, and the last part of this book alone was worth some of the parts that didn’t work as well for me. I’d HIGHLY recommend reading the others in the series- not only because they are great (and Tragic Lies is her best book, in my opinion), but because I think that we get to see these two characters a bit more (especially Ashleigh), which helped me connect to their chemistry and arcs a bit more than I think I may have otherwise. Not my favorite of the series, but I still enjoyed spending more time with these two characters.
I’m so excited for the rest of the series- Poppy’s book sounds like an angst explosion, and I can’t wait!
Ashleigh and Ezra finally get their story- and oh my, it is an arduous one. So much stands in the way of these two- Ashleigh’s forgotten past, the past Ezra would like to forget, their varying identities and life experiences, and all of their baggage. This is a very slow burn relationally and romantically- LA really wants us to feel their distance- it ratchets up the angst, makes the journey feel even more hard fought, even if we are desperate for answers and for these to figure it out. Their journey is not easy, at times they are frustrating, but when they finally come together it is so sweet and tender. Two of the gentlest souls in the series- they just needed a little push to get it together.
While I can appreciate this story from a creative standpoint, it pains me to admit that a lot of it did not work for me. I’ve grappled with why- was it great but just not that story I expected (ie just a me thing) or were there elements that just didn’t land? And truly, it was a bit of both. I spent a lot of the book just waiting for these characters to connect. They actually have quite little page time WITH each other- and it took a good 30% for us to even have them in the same scene. Creatively, I know this is meant to accentuate their angst, the longing, heighten our anticipation, but I found myself skimming parts early on simply because the lengthy meta-reflections started to feel a bit repeated- I just wanted some progress. Once we see them interact, the story picked up a bit- but the burn was REALLY slow, and the pacing felt off for me. Not only did it take too long for us to dig into their issues (for me personally), but the majority of the book is longing or denial- we get very little of them actually being together at all- their relationship was basically denial and longing for the majority of the book and then bam, they are together. It felt so easy for them to just finally get together after one jealous conversation- but it was a relief too. The parts where they are together are AMAZING- tender, sweet, full of sincerity and emotional content. I wish we’d just gotten more of that, gotten to linger in that longer.
In truth, I don’t love the amnesia trope- but it can be an effective catalyst to build mystery in a story, and it also can be a strong character tool- nothing forces a character to confront themselves more than being forced to figure out everything about yourself in the face of forgetting who you are. But unfortunately neither of those played out here- and I think the armenia trope hurt rather than helped us-it just created a lot of distance. It distanced us from the characters and their history, it became a red herring to the plot or characters growing, and the revelation at the end felt anticlimactic- so much just felt not necessary in terms of how things panned out with these two. And perhaps that’s the point- it took this giant tragic thing to happen to force them to realize just how ridiculous it all was. But I’m not sure they really did. And the result is also that we don’t know much about their past at all- which is hard because they have so much history. I felt like we didn’t really get to know them as characters, or see their chemistry develop- because of the combination of amnesia + them spending most of the book not interacting.
I love this series, and while I didn’t love this story like I wanted, I still liked these characters, and I’m glad LA gave us the story they wanted, even if it wasn’t the story that I particularly wanted. I still can appreciate its creativity, and the last part of this book alone was worth some of the parts that didn’t work as well for me. I’d HIGHLY recommend reading the others in the series- not only because they are great (and Tragic Lies is her best book, in my opinion), but because I think that we get to see these two characters a bit more (especially Ashleigh), which helped me connect to their chemistry and arcs a bit more than I think I may have otherwise. Not my favorite of the series, but I still enjoyed spending more time with these two characters.
I’m so excited for the rest of the series- Poppy’s book sounds like an angst explosion, and I can’t wait!
November 14, 2021
“Because Ashleigh had always been my one weakness. But the thing about weaknesses… In the end they ruined you.”
I don’t even know where do begin. I was waiting for this book since forever. And I have to say it was pretty AMAZING!
It was much more than what I expected , so much more than what I wished for .
Ezra , is definitely one of my top favorite L.A. Cotton’s characters HANDS DOWN!
And Ashleigh is this strong, caring , kind human, who has been through a lot .
The feelings , the passion and all the unsaid words make this story just too much to handle, in the best possible way.
“But sometimes the thing we shouldn’t want, the thing we think we don’t deserve, the thing that is off-limits, is exactly the thing that we need”
I don’t even know how to describe this rollercoaster of emotions, I feel like words won’t make it justice.
So the best next thing I’m gonna tell you is this: You should definitely read this one, and only then you’ll be able to understand why I’m experiencing this massive book-hangover . I NEED MORE OF THEM!
“Life isn’t supposed to be pretty , E. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find beauty in it”
I won’t spoiler anything , but you should get ready for some very emotional times and some other that will make you angrier but at the and you won’t help falling in love with Ezra and Leigh’s story!
And yes, ALL THE DADS WILL MAKE THEIR GLORIOUS ENTRY AS ALWAYS.
I gave this one absolutely 5 stars
“My best friend.
My anchor.
The girl who saved me.”
Now I’ll be waiting for Poppy and Aaron’s story. I can’t already wait!!!!
I hope you’ll enjoy it like I did!
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*ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW*
I don’t even know where do begin. I was waiting for this book since forever. And I have to say it was pretty AMAZING!
It was much more than what I expected , so much more than what I wished for .
Ezra , is definitely one of my top favorite L.A. Cotton’s characters HANDS DOWN!
And Ashleigh is this strong, caring , kind human, who has been through a lot .
The feelings , the passion and all the unsaid words make this story just too much to handle, in the best possible way.
“But sometimes the thing we shouldn’t want, the thing we think we don’t deserve, the thing that is off-limits, is exactly the thing that we need”
I don’t even know how to describe this rollercoaster of emotions, I feel like words won’t make it justice.
So the best next thing I’m gonna tell you is this: You should definitely read this one, and only then you’ll be able to understand why I’m experiencing this massive book-hangover . I NEED MORE OF THEM!
“Life isn’t supposed to be pretty , E. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find beauty in it”
I won’t spoiler anything , but you should get ready for some very emotional times and some other that will make you angrier but at the and you won’t help falling in love with Ezra and Leigh’s story!
And yes, ALL THE DADS WILL MAKE THEIR GLORIOUS ENTRY AS ALWAYS.
I gave this one absolutely 5 stars
“My best friend.
My anchor.
The girl who saved me.”
Now I’ll be waiting for Poppy and Aaron’s story. I can’t already wait!!!!
I hope you’ll enjoy it like I did!
my Blog
*ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW*
November 28, 2023
Audiobook re-read.
Ezra is a complex guy with a troubled past. He doesn’t let people in. When he fails high school his adopted parents encourage him to resit the year. A do-over isn’t what he thinks he needs but pressing reset might just help him find his way.
Ashleigh is the girl who’s survived a bad accident. Ezra was in the car with her but walked away unharmed. Unfortunately Ashleigh wasn’t so lucky; she’s lost her memory of senior year. Repeating high school is what her parents think is best for her but she knows theirs something being kept from her. Can being held back help her move forward?
This is a story of magnets and a bond that can’t be broken. They say times a healer but so is love. Ezra and Ashleigh’s story is full of angsty. It’s hard to repeat senior year but hopefully they both can find what they truly want.
I really enjoyed this. I love the Rixon world and everyone in it.
Ezra is a complex guy with a troubled past. He doesn’t let people in. When he fails high school his adopted parents encourage him to resit the year. A do-over isn’t what he thinks he needs but pressing reset might just help him find his way.
Ashleigh is the girl who’s survived a bad accident. Ezra was in the car with her but walked away unharmed. Unfortunately Ashleigh wasn’t so lucky; she’s lost her memory of senior year. Repeating high school is what her parents think is best for her but she knows theirs something being kept from her. Can being held back help her move forward?
This is a story of magnets and a bond that can’t be broken. They say times a healer but so is love. Ezra and Ashleigh’s story is full of angsty. It’s hard to repeat senior year but hopefully they both can find what they truly want.
I really enjoyed this. I love the Rixon world and everyone in it.
November 28, 2021
***4 "Buttercup!!" stars***
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"Maybe it was for the best she didn't remember. Remember me. Us. And how epically I'd fucked things up."
I love this series very much and I was anticipating Ezra and Ashleigh's story!!!
I might admit that I had high expectations of these two, but honestly, I didn't get what I truly wanted... Intensity, angst, hate-lustful moments... Lots of fight...
Still.. I'm not disappointed by what I got, even though it wasn't enough.
This was a very emotional story with a very slow paced, almost non existent romance, a journey of self-discovery when everything are falling apart around you...
This was Ezra and Ashleigh's story!!! Two people from different worlds whom to each other, they were the only other person who could sooth their souls!!!
"Ashleigh had always been my one weakness.
But the thing about weaknesses... In the end they ruined you."
Ashleigh woke up on the hospital to realize that she had lost from her memories all her senior year...
She doesn't remember anything that had happened the last ten months of her life and everyone around her is acting in a strange manner...
Also, Ezra is nowhere to be seen when he was the one who was in the car with her...
She just needs some answers but noone is giving her any...
Plus, she has to see all of her friends to leave her and go to college, while she is stuck to repeat her senior year... And not only that, but the distance between her and Ezra had become bigger than before and he is unapproachable!!!
"For reasons I might never understand, Ezra had ruined us.He'd ruined any hopes I ever had of him being mine."
Ezra fucked up, but he always knew that he was a disaster in the make...
He is living with the Bennetts for seven years already, but he is still refusing to let his guard down and let them in...
Plus, the only girl that meant something to him is a girl that he doesn't deserve and he is determined to make everything on his power to keep her on arm's length, especially since it was his fault that she was ruined...
Unfortunately, he has to repeat senior year too and he is being forced to join the Rixon Riders as a part of his 'punishment'...
"I was broken. Damaged. My heart was made up of jagged shards that no longer fit quite right. I had nothing to offer a girl like Ashleigh Chase..."
I liked this story so much... Ashleigh and Ezra were amazing individual, but I needed more of them together...
Their encounters throughout the book can be counted on the fingers of one hand and that wasn't enough for me...
I was missing the connection that it had to be between them... There was emotional distance and I didn't like that!!!
Still... I liked how they discovered themselves throughout this book!!!
They needed a clean cut beginning in order to find their way to each other!!!
"He wanted me. It was in his eyes every time he looked at me. But something was holding him back. Something always held him back."
I'm kind of addicted to Rixon High and its adventures....
I like seeing the first generation as the adults and how they are dealing with their kids issues...
I love seeing the new blood on their own journeys and honestly, I'm craving Poppy and Aaron's story!!! I think that it will be crazy intense!!!
If you haven't tried this series yet, you should change that soon!!!
"If I'm going to fall in love with anyone, it's going to be you."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
NOW AVAILABLE!!!!
"Maybe it was for the best she didn't remember. Remember me. Us. And how epically I'd fucked things up."
I love this series very much and I was anticipating Ezra and Ashleigh's story!!!
I might admit that I had high expectations of these two, but honestly, I didn't get what I truly wanted... Intensity, angst, hate-lustful moments... Lots of fight...
Still.. I'm not disappointed by what I got, even though it wasn't enough.
This was a very emotional story with a very slow paced, almost non existent romance, a journey of self-discovery when everything are falling apart around you...
This was Ezra and Ashleigh's story!!! Two people from different worlds whom to each other, they were the only other person who could sooth their souls!!!
"Ashleigh had always been my one weakness.
But the thing about weaknesses... In the end they ruined you."
Ashleigh woke up on the hospital to realize that she had lost from her memories all her senior year...
She doesn't remember anything that had happened the last ten months of her life and everyone around her is acting in a strange manner...
Also, Ezra is nowhere to be seen when he was the one who was in the car with her...
She just needs some answers but noone is giving her any...
Plus, she has to see all of her friends to leave her and go to college, while she is stuck to repeat her senior year... And not only that, but the distance between her and Ezra had become bigger than before and he is unapproachable!!!
"For reasons I might never understand, Ezra had ruined us.He'd ruined any hopes I ever had of him being mine."
Ezra fucked up, but he always knew that he was a disaster in the make...
He is living with the Bennetts for seven years already, but he is still refusing to let his guard down and let them in...
Plus, the only girl that meant something to him is a girl that he doesn't deserve and he is determined to make everything on his power to keep her on arm's length, especially since it was his fault that she was ruined...
Unfortunately, he has to repeat senior year too and he is being forced to join the Rixon Riders as a part of his 'punishment'...
"I was broken. Damaged. My heart was made up of jagged shards that no longer fit quite right. I had nothing to offer a girl like Ashleigh Chase..."
I liked this story so much... Ashleigh and Ezra were amazing individual, but I needed more of them together...
Their encounters throughout the book can be counted on the fingers of one hand and that wasn't enough for me...
I was missing the connection that it had to be between them... There was emotional distance and I didn't like that!!!
Still... I liked how they discovered themselves throughout this book!!!
They needed a clean cut beginning in order to find their way to each other!!!
"He wanted me. It was in his eyes every time he looked at me. But something was holding him back. Something always held him back."
I'm kind of addicted to Rixon High and its adventures....
I like seeing the first generation as the adults and how they are dealing with their kids issues...
I love seeing the new blood on their own journeys and honestly, I'm craving Poppy and Aaron's story!!! I think that it will be crazy intense!!!
If you haven't tried this series yet, you should change that soon!!!
"If I'm going to fall in love with anyone, it's going to be you."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
November 8, 2021
Sometimes it takes almost losing somebody to realize what you’ve got.
I have been dying for Ashleigh and Ezra’s story for soooo long and L.a Cotton didn’t disappoint.
There were moments when I was reading that I got SO mad with the characters and I wanted to bang their heads together but the more I read and understood what was going on in their heads, the more I fell in love with them both.
Ezra, is Mya and Asher’s adoptive son and if you don’t know who Mya and Asher are, they are the OG Rixon Raiders and you should go and binge that series immediately. Ezra stole my whole heart. Reading his chapters gutted me and several times I felt like I’d been daggered in the heart but my god was it worth it. His character arc was amazing and Ashleigh was the perfect girl for him.
One of my favourite things about these books is seeing the OG’s as parents and my god did I laugh so hard at the dads!
#ARixonRaiderStoleMyHeart
I have been dying for Ashleigh and Ezra’s story for soooo long and L.a Cotton didn’t disappoint.
There were moments when I was reading that I got SO mad with the characters and I wanted to bang their heads together but the more I read and understood what was going on in their heads, the more I fell in love with them both.
Ezra, is Mya and Asher’s adoptive son and if you don’t know who Mya and Asher are, they are the OG Rixon Raiders and you should go and binge that series immediately. Ezra stole my whole heart. Reading his chapters gutted me and several times I felt like I’d been daggered in the heart but my god was it worth it. His character arc was amazing and Ashleigh was the perfect girl for him.
One of my favourite things about these books is seeing the OG’s as parents and my god did I laugh so hard at the dads!
#ARixonRaiderStoleMyHeart
November 10, 2021
Ezra and Ashleigh are two broken people who no matter how much they try they can't stay away from each other. This slow burn gave the characters time to heal and to learn that they really dont know what they have until they lose it. Love all the Rixon Raiders characters and it was super awesome revisiting them in this book.
November 13, 2021
“If I'm ever going to fall in love with someone, it's going to be you, buttercup.”
4.5 stars 🌟
Ruined Hopes is the third book in the Rixon High series and follows Ashleigh and Ezra.
I was dying to read Ashleigh and Ezra's story and even more so after the ending of Tragic Lies. Both are intriguing characters, and I really wanted to know more about them and their connection.
Ezra has been going through some horrible things while growing up. He's been living with Mya and Asher for a few years now and was officially adopted by them, but he's still haunted by his past. After what happened to Ashleigh, he is even more closed off and does everything he can to avoid her at all costs, even though he can't stop thinking about her. Ashleigh has always been attracted to Ezra and has wanted to understand him and help him feel like he belongs. Having suffered retrograde amnesia after a car accident, she woke up from a month-long coma having lost the last ten months of her life. She feels lost and frustrated at having to repeat her senior year, but still hopes to crack Ezra's wall.
Ashleigh and Ezra's connection was so strong and only grew stronger throughout the book. They were both protecting each other in their own way and cared so much about each other that you couldn't help but root for them. They have very different personalities but are made to be together, and seeing them finally come together was very beautiful and emotional. The angst between Ezra and Ashleigh was also palpable to the point that I couldn't stop reading their book and finished it in less than 24 hours. Individually, Ashleigh and Ezra were very interesting characters, and I loved learning more about each of them. Both are strong and evolve a lot throughout the story, and I enjoyed following their journey from beginning to end.
With Ashleigh repeating her senior year, we saw a lot more of Poppy, Sofia, and Aaron. I'm already looking forward to their book, especially Poppy and Aaron's because I know their childhood best friends to lovers romance will be full of angst. As always, the first generation characters were amazing, and I'm glad they have a big role in this series too!
Overall, Ruined Hopes was a rollercoaster of emotions, and I was engrossed in Ashleigh and Ezra's story page after page! This series keeps getting better with each book, and I can't wait to see what L.A. Cotton has planned for the rest of the characters.
*ARC kindly provided by the author and Candi Kane PR in exchange for an honest review
November 11, 2021
➳ Rate: 4,5/ 5 stars
“I’m bringing angst back, yeah.“ Sang Lianne.
These two, these two!!! Immaculate!
Lianne made my heart hurt with both their personal journeys and then made it hurt even more with the journey to their happily ever afters!
It was impossible for me to put this one down! I just wanted to keep reading and see what would happen next. I needed to get some happy moments. But every interacting had my heart squeezing with emotion. From the couple, to the friendships, to the parents, it all had me a bit of a mess. Seeing the original gang as parents is amazing! I love how they are willing to do anything for each other, their families and the other’s kids.
When it comes to the secondary characters, I was living. Gavin had my heart and I’m glad Lianne sort of gave us a happy ending for him too in Ruined Hopes. All the little bits we got of the characters of the last two books in this series had me screaming. I’m so ready for both those stories, specially after some of the events in this book!
Ruined Hopes was so much more than I had hoped for! Such a beautiful story with an angst fest, many many emotional moments and a slow slow burn romance.
➳ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
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“I’m bringing angst back, yeah.“ Sang Lianne.
These two, these two!!! Immaculate!
Lianne made my heart hurt with both their personal journeys and then made it hurt even more with the journey to their happily ever afters!
It was impossible for me to put this one down! I just wanted to keep reading and see what would happen next. I needed to get some happy moments. But every interacting had my heart squeezing with emotion. From the couple, to the friendships, to the parents, it all had me a bit of a mess. Seeing the original gang as parents is amazing! I love how they are willing to do anything for each other, their families and the other’s kids.
When it comes to the secondary characters, I was living. Gavin had my heart and I’m glad Lianne sort of gave us a happy ending for him too in Ruined Hopes. All the little bits we got of the characters of the last two books in this series had me screaming. I’m so ready for both those stories, specially after some of the events in this book!
Ruined Hopes was so much more than I had hoped for! Such a beautiful story with an angst fest, many many emotional moments and a slow slow burn romance.
➳ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
➳ Order at: Amazon US
➳ Follow me on: Instagram ⁕ Facebook ⁕ Tiktok
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November 9, 2021
Girl wants boy and boy doesn't want girl - but only because he doesn't think he's good enough for her. They go back and forth and even try dating other people. But eventually boy gets his head out of his you know what, and voila. HEA. 4 stars
November 16, 2021
I knew Ezra had some ghosts but Omg😢 I just want to hug him! He just has the weight of world on his shoulders with his past and then with graduation night🥺
I can’t imagine being in Ashleigh’s shoes. To be in her position knowing everyone you love has had their life move on and you are frozen in time.
I love that she is a friend first to E. That she only wants the best for him even though her heart is breaking while she does what she thinks is best😢
Fave quotes:
“You’re a good guy, Gav,” I said. “Don’t ever forget that.” “You know what they say about good guys, Leigh Leigh?” “What?”“Good guys always finish last.”—I love their friendship & how they look out for each other. And I’m so happy that Gav might have a shot at an HEA 💗
“You ground me, buttercup. You tether me to this place, this life, in ways I can’t even explain. So yeah, I might be broken and damaged and ruined… but you make me want to fix myself. You make me want to be more.” “Don’t just want it, Ezra. Do it.” His brows furrowed, panic washing over him. “What if I can’t?” “You can. I know you can.” Because I’d be with him every step of the way.—-🥰🙌🏻
I can’t imagine being in Ashleigh’s shoes. To be in her position knowing everyone you love has had their life move on and you are frozen in time.
I love that she is a friend first to E. That she only wants the best for him even though her heart is breaking while she does what she thinks is best😢
Fave quotes:
“You’re a good guy, Gav,” I said. “Don’t ever forget that.” “You know what they say about good guys, Leigh Leigh?” “What?”“Good guys always finish last.”—I love their friendship & how they look out for each other. And I’m so happy that Gav might have a shot at an HEA 💗
“You ground me, buttercup. You tether me to this place, this life, in ways I can’t even explain. So yeah, I might be broken and damaged and ruined… but you make me want to fix myself. You make me want to be more.” “Don’t just want it, Ezra. Do it.” His brows furrowed, panic washing over him. “What if I can’t?” “You can. I know you can.” Because I’d be with him every step of the way.—-🥰🙌🏻
November 16, 2021
This was a solid book. The amnesia trope isn’t my favourite, but I love this series so I soldiered on.
At times I felt like things were too drawn out and it took too long for things to come to a head.
I also felt at one specific point that Ezra’s feelings for Ashleigh were specifically because she liked him.
But the main reason why I’m not a massive fan of next gen books is because the previous characters always change into people we don’t like. This happened a lot in this book.
Also, Asher’s constant use of “son” was more than a little bit annoying.
Still, as I said, I like this series, and the angst level here is great.
I’d honestly recommend this book to newbies if they haven’t read the original Rixon series.
At times I felt like things were too drawn out and it took too long for things to come to a head.
I also felt at one specific point that Ezra’s feelings for Ashleigh were specifically because she liked him.
But the main reason why I’m not a massive fan of next gen books is because the previous characters always change into people we don’t like. This happened a lot in this book.
Also, Asher’s constant use of “son” was more than a little bit annoying.
Still, as I said, I like this series, and the angst level here is great.
I’d honestly recommend this book to newbies if they haven’t read the original Rixon series.
October 7, 2023
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November 16, 2021
I finished this emotionally beautiful book a day ago but I needed time to process before I did this review!
I knew Ashleigh and Ezra were going to be an emotional read I just didn’t expect to feel so much! So many emotions in this book and it’s a slow burn but its worth the wait because These two are pure magic!
I love the strength Ashleigh posses even in her weakest moments she finds a way to rise! Both had so much to work through and LA did their stories justice!
I love this series so much and I love the growth each character has gone through and can’t wait to see what comes next!
I knew Ashleigh and Ezra were going to be an emotional read I just didn’t expect to feel so much! So many emotions in this book and it’s a slow burn but its worth the wait because These two are pure magic!
I love the strength Ashleigh posses even in her weakest moments she finds a way to rise! Both had so much to work through and LA did their stories justice!
I love this series so much and I love the growth each character has gone through and can’t wait to see what comes next!
October 18, 2023
Per buona parte del libro non succede quasi niente, poi nell’ultimo centinaio di pagine succede tutto 😅 si è risollevata grazie a queste la mia valutazione, altrimenti sarebbe stata più bassa, comunque si lascia leggere. Curiosa di Aaron e Poppy ora!
November 11, 2021
Ruined Hopes - L. A. Cotton
Ashleigh has always felt a connect with Ezra. A desire to somehow help him without fully knowing how. It’s hard to help someone who doesn’t feel like they need or deserve it.
An accident leaves her with a TBI and memory loss and she finds herself navigating through her new reality, trying to make sense of it all
Ezra is a complicated soul.
Instead of wasting his time trying to fit in when he knew he never would, he just stopped trying all together. In the long run it’d seemed like the better choice.
Coming into the Bennett’s life with a closet full of skeletons and a bag load of bad memories, keeping people at a distance is what he does.
The life altering event is sure to leave everyone changed. Things definitely aren’t the same anymore and it’ll take a long time for things to return to some form of normalcy. Maybe they never will, but perhaps that’s a good thing. Maybe this was what they all needed to somehow get closer.
Ever since Ezra was first mentioned in this series, he’s had a special place in my heart. Something about him just ‘spoke’ to me and I couldn’t let him go. So when Lianne announced he’d be getting his own book, I knew immediately it’d be one of my favorites. I can’t say enough positive things about it. Sure Ezra comes off as a giant douche, but like with every other story there’s a reason for it!
I know the series is coming to an end and I’m not sure I’m ready to let go of the world of Rixon High. But I have a feeling Lianne is going to make it the best ending possible. She certainly nailed it with Ruined Hopes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ashleigh has always felt a connect with Ezra. A desire to somehow help him without fully knowing how. It’s hard to help someone who doesn’t feel like they need or deserve it.
An accident leaves her with a TBI and memory loss and she finds herself navigating through her new reality, trying to make sense of it all
Ezra is a complicated soul.
Instead of wasting his time trying to fit in when he knew he never would, he just stopped trying all together. In the long run it’d seemed like the better choice.
Coming into the Bennett’s life with a closet full of skeletons and a bag load of bad memories, keeping people at a distance is what he does.
The life altering event is sure to leave everyone changed. Things definitely aren’t the same anymore and it’ll take a long time for things to return to some form of normalcy. Maybe they never will, but perhaps that’s a good thing. Maybe this was what they all needed to somehow get closer.
Ever since Ezra was first mentioned in this series, he’s had a special place in my heart. Something about him just ‘spoke’ to me and I couldn’t let him go. So when Lianne announced he’d be getting his own book, I knew immediately it’d be one of my favorites. I can’t say enough positive things about it. Sure Ezra comes off as a giant douche, but like with every other story there’s a reason for it!
I know the series is coming to an end and I’m not sure I’m ready to let go of the world of Rixon High. But I have a feeling Lianne is going to make it the best ending possible. She certainly nailed it with Ruined Hopes!
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November 10, 2021
*ARC provided for an honest review*
Ezra has been one of the most intriguing characters for me when his character was first introduced so to finally be able to read his story with Ashleigh was exciting!
Ezra and Ashleigh have this connection that’s so strong and only grew throughout the story. I love the way both of them are different from each other but somehow COMPLETE each other. It’s the way their personalities just makes them feel right. Getting to know Ezra’s character was interesting to me. I really felt for him and finding out more about his past broke me. If anything he’s absolutely strong and him having Ashleigh in his life is something that’s amazing and worth to become even more stronger and better. With Ashleigh I LOVE her character!! The way she cares deeply about things and always wants to be there for someone is something I could totally relate to. She’s everything I love in a character.
Overall Ezra and Ashleigh’s story was a rollercoaster of emotions!! Both have gone through things that end up making their connection become so strong and filled with so many emotions. Ruined Hopes also has moments between side characters that have me excited for what’s to come in the series!
Ezra has been one of the most intriguing characters for me when his character was first introduced so to finally be able to read his story with Ashleigh was exciting!
Ezra and Ashleigh have this connection that’s so strong and only grew throughout the story. I love the way both of them are different from each other but somehow COMPLETE each other. It’s the way their personalities just makes them feel right. Getting to know Ezra’s character was interesting to me. I really felt for him and finding out more about his past broke me. If anything he’s absolutely strong and him having Ashleigh in his life is something that’s amazing and worth to become even more stronger and better. With Ashleigh I LOVE her character!! The way she cares deeply about things and always wants to be there for someone is something I could totally relate to. She’s everything I love in a character.
Overall Ezra and Ashleigh’s story was a rollercoaster of emotions!! Both have gone through things that end up making their connection become so strong and filled with so many emotions. Ruined Hopes also has moments between side characters that have me excited for what’s to come in the series!
November 12, 2021
“I wanted to know him. To unravel the quiet boy with the weight of the world on his shoulders.”
Ruined Hopes is Ashleigh Chase & Ezra Bennett story, he is somewhat of a mystery, and his story is heartbreaking. He’s an angry young man, who never lets anyone get to close, always holding people at arms length. The story picks up after the accident at the end of Tragic Lies & everything has changed.
There are so many lies & secrets between these two, that they really have to fight hard for their HEA, it was heartbreaking watching them & at times emotional, because you just wanted to shout at them to get there act together.
Whilst I really enjoyed Ruined Hopes I was also a little disappointed, I felt like they should of sorted all their problems out a lot sooner, we only see them get their HEA at about 75% which means we didn’t get much of them as a couple. I honestly needed more after everything they had been through. I wanted to see Ezra & Cameron interact, I wanted the emotion of their first family dinner after all the secrets.
I CANNOT wait for Aaron & Poppy’s story because after that ending, you can bet that Lianne is going to bring all the ANGST with these two. I’m also secretly hoping that Gavin gets a book, because he was such an amazing character.
Ruined Hopes is Ashleigh Chase & Ezra Bennett story, he is somewhat of a mystery, and his story is heartbreaking. He’s an angry young man, who never lets anyone get to close, always holding people at arms length. The story picks up after the accident at the end of Tragic Lies & everything has changed.
There are so many lies & secrets between these two, that they really have to fight hard for their HEA, it was heartbreaking watching them & at times emotional, because you just wanted to shout at them to get there act together.
Whilst I really enjoyed Ruined Hopes I was also a little disappointed, I felt like they should of sorted all their problems out a lot sooner, we only see them get their HEA at about 75% which means we didn’t get much of them as a couple. I honestly needed more after everything they had been through. I wanted to see Ezra & Cameron interact, I wanted the emotion of their first family dinner after all the secrets.
I CANNOT wait for Aaron & Poppy’s story because after that ending, you can bet that Lianne is going to bring all the ANGST with these two. I’m also secretly hoping that Gavin gets a book, because he was such an amazing character.
November 12, 2021
It's been a bit since I devoured a YA romance as quickly as I did Ruined Hopes by L.A. Cotton, and since this is the first book that I've read in the Rixon High series, I now have the two previous books that I need to add to my out-of-control TBR. I'm hooked!
In Ruined Hopes, Ashleigh wakes up with partial amnesia after being in an accident. She's forced to retake her senior year of high school right along with Ezra, the broody outcast that she's been crushing on for years. Now though, everything has changed. Ezra is not only distant, he's cruel and seems to hate her, and she doesn't understand why. Something has obviously happened that Ashleigh can't remember, but she's determined to find out the secret that has ruined them.
This book drew me in from the very first chapter and I read it in nearly one sitting. I loved all of these characters, and since the damaged bad boy has always been my weakness, I especially loved Ezra. He is so broken, and Ashleigh wants so badly to be able to fix him.
This is a really easy yet emotional read that gave me all the feels. I already crave more and will dig into the first two books in this series before the next one comes out. If you are a fan of angsty high school romance, then you'll definitely want to read this one.
In Ruined Hopes, Ashleigh wakes up with partial amnesia after being in an accident. She's forced to retake her senior year of high school right along with Ezra, the broody outcast that she's been crushing on for years. Now though, everything has changed. Ezra is not only distant, he's cruel and seems to hate her, and she doesn't understand why. Something has obviously happened that Ashleigh can't remember, but she's determined to find out the secret that has ruined them.
This book drew me in from the very first chapter and I read it in nearly one sitting. I loved all of these characters, and since the damaged bad boy has always been my weakness, I especially loved Ezra. He is so broken, and Ashleigh wants so badly to be able to fix him.
This is a really easy yet emotional read that gave me all the feels. I already crave more and will dig into the first two books in this series before the next one comes out. If you are a fan of angsty high school romance, then you'll definitely want to read this one.
November 12, 2021
This was a great read, especially taking into consideration that I am jumping into the middle of a series that happens to be a spin-off from another series I haven’t read… but even though I felt like there were some little details and small nuances that I was kissing, it was still such an enjoyable story that can absolutely be read separately.
Ashleigh and Ezra were in a car accident but while he walked away with only scratches, she endured so much more trauma. When she wakes up in the hospital, having lost months of her memory, all she wants to know is how Ezra is…
Both Ezra and Ashleigh have to deal with so much pain. For Ashleigh, trying to piece her life back together after the accident. And Ezra, dealing with a whole life of pain and carrying secrets from that night that he cannot tell her about, not to mention the life he has lived leading up to this point. Oh he was just the sweetest thing…
I really loved this book and the evolution of both Ashleigh and Ezra individually, as well as together. It was such a beautiful story filled with pain and so so so much growth and love.
Ashleigh and Ezra were in a car accident but while he walked away with only scratches, she endured so much more trauma. When she wakes up in the hospital, having lost months of her memory, all she wants to know is how Ezra is…
Both Ezra and Ashleigh have to deal with so much pain. For Ashleigh, trying to piece her life back together after the accident. And Ezra, dealing with a whole life of pain and carrying secrets from that night that he cannot tell her about, not to mention the life he has lived leading up to this point. Oh he was just the sweetest thing…
I really loved this book and the evolution of both Ashleigh and Ezra individually, as well as together. It was such a beautiful story filled with pain and so so so much growth and love.
November 12, 2021
Ruined Hope by LA Cotton is book 3 in the Rixson High Series. I have been dying for Ezra and Ashleigh’s story. I knew Ezra had to have some deep seeded issues to be as closed off as he was. He was bound and determined to keep everyone out of his life. One drunken mistake turned it all around…or made it even worse. Either way…I had a hard time with it all being Ezra’s fault and what happened after. But then I realized he was in a dark place…he was hurting and suffering and just made a mistake…a deadly mistake…but a mistaken none the less. The fact that Ashleigh was able to see the good in Ezra just proves the kinda person she is. Loyal, dependable and a better person than most. She’s also fun, doesn’t care about climbing the social ladder and others opinions. She’s beautiful inside and out. Which is why Ezra doesn’t believe someone so broken could possibly deserve someone so pure. It’s a beautiful disaster of a love story. I received a free advanced copy to read and review. Now to wait for Poppy and Aaron’s story. It’s gonna be epic I just know it. I love this whole series and the series leading up to it. Enjoy the Rixson Raiders in both series.
November 8, 2021
This second generation series from Rixon High has been an absolute blast. I love that we still get to see what the parents are up to and how they have all remained tight knit, to the point that they are not friends anymore, but rather they now see themselves as family for life. Ashleigh has always had a crush on Ezra, but as a foster kid he has never really felt like he belonged. Having suffered retrograde amnesia after a car accident, Ashleigh has woken up from a month long coma having lost the last 10 months of her life, her entire senior year.
It almost felt like a do over, where both Ashleigh and Ezra find themselves repeating their senior year. There was so much angst with this one. Every time Ash tried to engage Ezra, he just kept pushing back, they really had to work for their HEA. I think they definitely grew and learned a lot about each other during their second time of going through senior year. Another great sports romance, I'm loving this series and so sad it's almost finished.
It almost felt like a do over, where both Ashleigh and Ezra find themselves repeating their senior year. There was so much angst with this one. Every time Ash tried to engage Ezra, he just kept pushing back, they really had to work for their HEA. I think they definitely grew and learned a lot about each other during their second time of going through senior year. Another great sports romance, I'm loving this series and so sad it's almost finished.
November 11, 2021
ashleighezra!!
It was so good reading about the rixon raiders & rixon high again! I was excited to read about their story after the sneak peek in tragic lies!
Ashleigh and Ezra went through a traumatic experience together and were left to pick up the pieces. I love Ashleigh’s character and she always cared about what was best for everyone else around her, putting them first. Ezra was interesting to finally learn about after getting hints of him in the previous books. It was sad to read about what he had gone through but I was happy to see him get his happy ending with Ashleigh. These two had been through so much and it was definitely a whirlwind of emotions. I also loved how they were different from one another’s personalities but were perfect for each other. I think Ashleigh is one of my fav characters now of the series along w Lily:’)
It was great to see a little bit of the previous characters and also the hints of the upcoming books. I’m excited to read broken ties and missed notes in the future!!
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
It was so good reading about the rixon raiders & rixon high again! I was excited to read about their story after the sneak peek in tragic lies!
Ashleigh and Ezra went through a traumatic experience together and were left to pick up the pieces. I love Ashleigh’s character and she always cared about what was best for everyone else around her, putting them first. Ezra was interesting to finally learn about after getting hints of him in the previous books. It was sad to read about what he had gone through but I was happy to see him get his happy ending with Ashleigh. These two had been through so much and it was definitely a whirlwind of emotions. I also loved how they were different from one another’s personalities but were perfect for each other. I think Ashleigh is one of my fav characters now of the series along w Lily:’)
It was great to see a little bit of the previous characters and also the hints of the upcoming books. I’m excited to read broken ties and missed notes in the future!!
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
May 23, 2022
Ah, the enigma that is Ezra. He's anyways intrigued me, quiet and withdrawn, Always watching, never taking part. I warmed up to him quite quickly I absolutely love love love him.
Ashleigh, ive loved her for a while but damn my heart broke for her so many times for many different reasons.
Once I started I couldn't stop, from cover to cover I read it in one sitting.
This book has it all and that's why I love this author, love, loss and heartbreak, anger, angst and confusion.
The emotions flowed off the page and hit me right in the heart.
Cant wait for Broken Ties. With each book I read in this series im more blown away each time.
This is one of my top 2021 reads and highly recommended
Ashleigh, ive loved her for a while but damn my heart broke for her so many times for many different reasons.
Once I started I couldn't stop, from cover to cover I read it in one sitting.
This book has it all and that's why I love this author, love, loss and heartbreak, anger, angst and confusion.
The emotions flowed off the page and hit me right in the heart.
Cant wait for Broken Ties. With each book I read in this series im more blown away each time.
This is one of my top 2021 reads and highly recommended
November 11, 2021
Oh my Ezra my heart literally broke for our adopted Raider! Of all the kids his character development has to be the most incredible. He’s always been an island on his own, withdrawn and impenetrable. No one gets through his defences except for maybe Ashleigh not that he’d admit that to her.
Following the aftermath of the crash Ezra only wants one thing and that’s to stay away from Ashleigh. Trouble is what can he do if she won’t leave him alone but push her away the only way he knows how. Their chemistry is heartbreakingly beautiful. However there’s too many secrets and lies between them add in a healthy dose of amnesia and you have the recipe for some major angst.
Following the aftermath of the crash Ezra only wants one thing and that’s to stay away from Ashleigh. Trouble is what can he do if she won’t leave him alone but push her away the only way he knows how. Their chemistry is heartbreakingly beautiful. However there’s too many secrets and lies between them add in a healthy dose of amnesia and you have the recipe for some major angst.
November 25, 2024
3,5⭐️
Inizia in modo lento e ripetitivo, migliora molto nel finale
Inizia in modo lento e ripetitivo, migliora molto nel finale
February 18, 2022
I stumbled across this series when I saw a sign up for the first book and had to get my grabby hands on it. And I couldn't get them fast enough. And then I lost track of them until this one popped up on my kindle, but I hadn't read the novella before this one so I put this on hold and it just slipped through the cracks until I needed something to read.
So I picked up reckless games and I was nervous. I hadn't been back here for so long and I couldn't really remember anyone or anything. But as I got further into it the characters started to creep back in. And I couldn't wait for this book because I have such an affinity for the broken lost boys.
And as I read this book I realised how much I truly had overlooked Ashleigh. I think my mind was always drawn to Ezra, that I missed all the times Ashleigh tried to bring him into the fold until I was reading this and I remembered it clearly. And I loved her so much. She was going through so much and initially I thought she was going to be a bit of a self involved drama queen. And she had good reason to be. But she was so mature and strong and the world needs more of her.
Ezra broke my heart. And I really wanted him to see what was in front of him the whole time. Not just in Ashleigh but also in the amount of love and family and friends and happiness he wasn't allowing himself to have. But God did I understand him and his story was so perfectly written and represented I read most of the book in tears.
But by the end they were happy tears and I am dying to get my hands on the last few books in the series because I just want to stay lost in this world. Oh and the playlist was awesome. I now have a few more artists to add to my reading playlist.
So I picked up reckless games and I was nervous. I hadn't been back here for so long and I couldn't really remember anyone or anything. But as I got further into it the characters started to creep back in. And I couldn't wait for this book because I have such an affinity for the broken lost boys.
And as I read this book I realised how much I truly had overlooked Ashleigh. I think my mind was always drawn to Ezra, that I missed all the times Ashleigh tried to bring him into the fold until I was reading this and I remembered it clearly. And I loved her so much. She was going through so much and initially I thought she was going to be a bit of a self involved drama queen. And she had good reason to be. But she was so mature and strong and the world needs more of her.
Ezra broke my heart. And I really wanted him to see what was in front of him the whole time. Not just in Ashleigh but also in the amount of love and family and friends and happiness he wasn't allowing himself to have. But God did I understand him and his story was so perfectly written and represented I read most of the book in tears.
But by the end they were happy tears and I am dying to get my hands on the last few books in the series because I just want to stay lost in this world. Oh and the playlist was awesome. I now have a few more artists to add to my reading playlist.
November 17, 2021
“But memories made you who you were. They shaped you, influenced the road you walked on. Without them, was I even me anymore?”
I was dying to jump into Ashleigh and Ezra’s story. One click ore order for Ms. Cotton every time. We pick straight up again, with Ashleigh following their accident. Lots of teenage angst in this series, and age appropriate reactions are spot on.
This is a slow burn book as you’d expect with the two characters involved. Not only did Ashleigh need time, Ezra needed space to heal.
“I had the clothes on my back, a boatload of bad memories, and a closet full of skeletons.”
Heartbreaking to read his story, as I’d expected. While embraced by the Bennett’s, Ezra remained skirting the edges of this close knit group.
“But something inside of me was broken. Jagged and cracked. And I didn’t know how to fix it.”
This! Sums up so much in both their relationship, and of course Ezra’s life as a whole, before the Bennett’s, and during this story as those around him attempted to put him back together.
Loved the first generation series, and the ensuing Rixon High books have proven to be a good solid read. 4.5 ⭐️
I was dying to jump into Ashleigh and Ezra’s story. One click ore order for Ms. Cotton every time. We pick straight up again, with Ashleigh following their accident. Lots of teenage angst in this series, and age appropriate reactions are spot on.
This is a slow burn book as you’d expect with the two characters involved. Not only did Ashleigh need time, Ezra needed space to heal.
“I had the clothes on my back, a boatload of bad memories, and a closet full of skeletons.”
Heartbreaking to read his story, as I’d expected. While embraced by the Bennett’s, Ezra remained skirting the edges of this close knit group.
“But something inside of me was broken. Jagged and cracked. And I didn’t know how to fix it.”
This! Sums up so much in both their relationship, and of course Ezra’s life as a whole, before the Bennett’s, and during this story as those around him attempted to put him back together.
Loved the first generation series, and the ensuing Rixon High books have proven to be a good solid read. 4.5 ⭐️
November 16, 2021
𝗥𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀
𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 ♥ 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 .... another beautiful and amazing book in the second generation of Rixon High Series by 𝑳𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆. This book was so painful yet SO Stunning!!!
After the Accident 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 & 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡'𝐬 life completely changes and the way they go through so much after it was so heartaching & sorrowful. 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡'𝐬 life after the accident goes 180 degree reverse and how she tries to figure out everything & everyone's behaviour that happens. 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚'𝐬 guilt was way to much because of the accident & everything that happens. 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 tries to separate himself from 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡'𝐬 life but the intense chemistry they had, they tried to move on with their life after the incident but couldn't. Gahhh...It was such a slow burner and so so heartachingly painful. 𝘉𝘌𝘈𝘜𝘛𝘐𝘍𝘜𝘓 𝘉𝘌𝘈𝘜𝘛𝘐𝘍𝘜𝘓 𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘒!!
And I was so so excited to see some of the side characters once again & I'm so excited for 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲’𝐬 Story 𝘖𝘔𝘎𝘖𝘚𝘏 it's going to be sooo amazing.
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 4.5 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥.
*𝒂𝒓𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘*
𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 ♥ 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 .... another beautiful and amazing book in the second generation of Rixon High Series by 𝑳𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆. This book was so painful yet SO Stunning!!!
After the Accident 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 & 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡'𝐬 life completely changes and the way they go through so much after it was so heartaching & sorrowful. 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡'𝐬 life after the accident goes 180 degree reverse and how she tries to figure out everything & everyone's behaviour that happens. 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚'𝐬 guilt was way to much because of the accident & everything that happens. 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 tries to separate himself from 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡'𝐬 life but the intense chemistry they had, they tried to move on with their life after the incident but couldn't. Gahhh...It was such a slow burner and so so heartachingly painful. 𝘉𝘌𝘈𝘜𝘛𝘐𝘍𝘜𝘓 𝘉𝘌𝘈𝘜𝘛𝘐𝘍𝘜𝘓 𝘉𝘖𝘖𝘒!!
And I was so so excited to see some of the side characters once again & I'm so excited for 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲’𝐬 Story 𝘖𝘔𝘎𝘖𝘚𝘏 it's going to be sooo amazing.
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 4.5 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥.
*𝒂𝒓𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘*
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