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Falling Too Late
Wren Jacobson
I have been on the verge of drowning my entire life, barely keeping my head above water. Don’t get me wrong, I thought about it; letting the current pull me under. My life was a nightmare and who would keep living in this kind of misery? But I can’t give up. I refuse. If they would just die, my life would be a thousand times better. I’ve tried to run away but I’m dragged back kicking and screaming every time.
Then I met him.
He makes me feel human and for the first time I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
Then my only lifeline is ripped away from me, leaving me gasping for air.
Alexander Harper
The neighbors who live next door were always screaming, yelling and crying. I didn’t know the horrors that were happening between those walls. If I had only paid attention, if I had only said something, maybe I could have helped her sooner. Rather, I just left, spending most evenings out with friends. I didn’t want to make waves; I didn’t want to put more on my mothers’ already full plate.
But when I am put into a position to finally help the girl next door, I don’t hesitate.
I start to make plans, I want to give her the life she has always deserved, and I almost get us there, until her living nightmare plunges us back into the deep end.
I have been on the verge of drowning my entire life, barely keeping my head above water. Don’t get me wrong, I thought about it; letting the current pull me under. My life was a nightmare and who would keep living in this kind of misery? But I can’t give up. I refuse. If they would just die, my life would be a thousand times better. I’ve tried to run away but I’m dragged back kicking and screaming every time.
Then I met him.
He makes me feel human and for the first time I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
Then my only lifeline is ripped away from me, leaving me gasping for air.
Alexander Harper
The neighbors who live next door were always screaming, yelling and crying. I didn’t know the horrors that were happening between those walls. If I had only paid attention, if I had only said something, maybe I could have helped her sooner. Rather, I just left, spending most evenings out with friends. I didn’t want to make waves; I didn’t want to put more on my mothers’ already full plate.
But when I am put into a position to finally help the girl next door, I don’t hesitate.
I start to make plans, I want to give her the life she has always deserved, and I almost get us there, until her living nightmare plunges us back into the deep end.
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2024
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January 10, 2025
I went into this book somewhat blind and let me just say I was gasping and shaking my head at certain parts. This one broke my heart several times but mended it in the end. This one is a bit heavy with some definite triggers so please check trigger warnings before reading.
Some of the transitions in this book didn't really flow that well for me so in that regard I will say that this book is not perfect, but for a debut novel this was very well done.
Some of the transitions in this book didn't really flow that well for me so in that regard I will say that this book is not perfect, but for a debut novel this was very well done.
May 9, 2025
⭐️4 🌶️ 2.5
The emotional toll this book took on me is insane ! I wasn’t even six pages into the book and my girl was being broken in the most vile and despicable ways by the one person that should love you and protect you smh . I haven’t left a book broken like this since Under Your Scars , but at least this had a HEA🤧 .
”I just never knew drowning could feel this good, till I was drowning in you.”
The emotional toll this book took on me is insane ! I wasn’t even six pages into the book and my girl was being broken in the most vile and despicable ways by the one person that should love you and protect you smh . I haven’t left a book broken like this since Under Your Scars , but at least this had a HEA🤧 .
”I just never knew drowning could feel this good, till I was drowning in you.”
November 30, 2024
I typically enjoy dark reads that stay grounded in reality, but Falling Too Late felt far-fetched.
Alex's character development lacked depth and believability. The seemed out of line with his personality, and while he did we didn’t get to see that transformation unfold.
Another major flaw was all the miscommunication when Alex got out of prison. (Jon being the culprit)
The double date Alex planned to confront Jon and Wren felt ridiculous, which detracted from the story’s authenticity.
While I understand the author’s desire to add a twist by sending Alex to prison, Kevin's return felt unnecessary and over the top. At this point, the plot became too convoluted for my taste.
That all being said, the writing was good—my major issues were with the plot.
Alex's character development lacked depth and believability. The seemed out of line with his personality, and while he did we didn’t get to see that transformation unfold.
Another major flaw was all the miscommunication when Alex got out of prison. (Jon being the culprit)
The double date Alex planned to confront Jon and Wren felt ridiculous, which detracted from the story’s authenticity.
While I understand the author’s desire to add a twist by sending Alex to prison, Kevin's return felt unnecessary and over the top. At this point, the plot became too convoluted for my taste.
That all being said, the writing was good—my major issues were with the plot.
September 10, 2026
WOW! This book! So addictive. I didn’t expect all of that and omg it was so good!
Very dark! Please check triggers. But what a beautiful story! I’ll think about these characters daily!
Very dark! Please check triggers. But what a beautiful story! I’ll think about these characters daily!
June 28, 2026
The way I inhaled this in 24 hours. Definitely one of the most gut wrenching books I’ve read. I couldn’t put this down (like literally speaking I read until 5am because it consumed me) the whirlwind of emotions I got from this book. It was like constant whiplash. The amount of trauma both of these characters went through, they just couldn’t catch a break. I was stressed out for about 70% of this book. 😥
With that being said what a beautiful story. I will be thinking of these characters & story for a really long time.
Dae’s writing was just phenomenal and for a debut as well? What talent she has.
Wren was one of the most strongest FMC’s I’ve ever read about and Alex was probably one of the most protective MMC’s. His love & devotion for her 😭😭😭😭
“I just never thought that drowning could feel this good, till I was drowning in you.”
If you loved the BOT series especially Binding 13 & Releasing 10 I think you will adore these two characters.
‼️ Please check the TW.
Some scenes were very hard to read.
Tropes
- Protective MMC
- Dark & Heavy themes
- Slow Burn
- Suspense
- Emotional
- Both characters come from poverty
- Wounded FMC
- Touch her & die
🌶️🌶️
With that being said what a beautiful story. I will be thinking of these characters & story for a really long time.
Dae’s writing was just phenomenal and for a debut as well? What talent she has.
Wren was one of the most strongest FMC’s I’ve ever read about and Alex was probably one of the most protective MMC’s. His love & devotion for her 😭😭😭😭
“I just never thought that drowning could feel this good, till I was drowning in you.”
If you loved the BOT series especially Binding 13 & Releasing 10 I think you will adore these two characters.
‼️ Please check the TW.
Some scenes were very hard to read.
Tropes
- Protective MMC
- Dark & Heavy themes
- Slow Burn
- Suspense
- Emotional
- Both characters come from poverty
- Wounded FMC
- Touch her & die
🌶️🌶️
August 11, 2024
Wow....an incredibly epic story. Loved it.
August 2, 2024
Title: Falling Too Late
Author: Dae Graves
Genre: Dark Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Wren Jacobson experienced evil firsthand at a young age. Being alone was her escape until Alex Harper walked into her life. They became each other's lifeline until their past came back to haunt them and threaten to tear down everything they had built.
This story pulled no punches from start to finish. A lot of things happened throughout the book that were sickeningly heartbreaking and rage-inducing.
It’s impossible not to feel for Wren and Alex. They were forced to endure what life hurled their way. There were also plenty of supporting characters with their own appeal.
Falling Too Late is a story of resilience and unconditional love. It would appeal to readers who enjoy emotional hurt/comfort dynamics in dark romance.
🥀✖️🥀. . . (F)BR with Twinsie CC & Loyda . . . 🥀✖️🥀
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Author: Dae Graves
Genre: Dark Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Wren Jacobson experienced evil firsthand at a young age. Being alone was her escape until Alex Harper walked into her life. They became each other's lifeline until their past came back to haunt them and threaten to tear down everything they had built.
This story pulled no punches from start to finish. A lot of things happened throughout the book that were sickeningly heartbreaking and rage-inducing.
It’s impossible not to feel for Wren and Alex. They were forced to endure what life hurled their way. There were also plenty of supporting characters with their own appeal.
Falling Too Late is a story of resilience and unconditional love. It would appeal to readers who enjoy emotional hurt/comfort dynamics in dark romance.
🥀✖️🥀. . . (F)BR with Twinsie CC & Loyda . . . 🥀✖️🥀
For more reviews/interviews/book talk/promo visit:
For graphics, trailers & author services visit Warhawke Design Studio.
August 13, 2025
⭐️5 🌶️2
📣 underrated gem!!!
One of my fave books of the year! The character arc in this book was absolutely phenomenal! I just wish there had been another twist at the end — it was a bit predictable, but still really good.
- suspense
- heavy trauma
- plot twists
- life struggles
📣 underrated gem!!!
One of my fave books of the year! The character arc in this book was absolutely phenomenal! I just wish there had been another twist at the end — it was a bit predictable, but still really good.
- suspense
- heavy trauma
- plot twists
- life struggles
August 17, 2024
4.5★
As a teen, Wren Jacobsen found a deep connection with Alexander Harper gifting him the love and trust she never experienced. As their lives together coalesced, it no sooner crashed down leaving them to pick up the pieces.
Narrated in dual POV, the circumstances bringing Wren and Alex together pull at the heart strings and it makes what they shared even more precious. With Alex being an innate protector, it is admirable as he tries to shield Wren from any more pain. Considering the trauma Wren endured, she is a strong character.
From the beginning, I was completely invested in Wren and Alex, including the angst of what might come. When the plot suddenly shifted, I wasn’t sure how it would further develop but I was pleasantly surprised, and couldn’t get to the end fast enough. Though some plot points needed a little more probing, the ending was fitting. Lastly, Gloria is so selfless and deserves a medal.
Falling Too Late is a story about unconditional love and strength in the face of trauma. This book would appeal to those seeking an emotional romance.
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey and Loyda*
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
As a teen, Wren Jacobsen found a deep connection with Alexander Harper gifting him the love and trust she never experienced. As their lives together coalesced, it no sooner crashed down leaving them to pick up the pieces.
“You are the only thing I have ever asked for. The only one I have ever wanted.”
Narrated in dual POV, the circumstances bringing Wren and Alex together pull at the heart strings and it makes what they shared even more precious. With Alex being an innate protector, it is admirable as he tries to shield Wren from any more pain. Considering the trauma Wren endured, she is a strong character.
From the beginning, I was completely invested in Wren and Alex, including the angst of what might come. When the plot suddenly shifted, I wasn’t sure how it would further develop but I was pleasantly surprised, and couldn’t get to the end fast enough. Though some plot points needed a little more probing, the ending was fitting. Lastly, Gloria is so selfless and deserves a medal.
Falling Too Late is a story about unconditional love and strength in the face of trauma. This book would appeal to those seeking an emotional romance.
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey and Loyda*
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
May 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
“𝕀 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕘𝕠𝕠𝕕, 𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕀 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦.”
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
Did I say I was gonna take a break from heartbreaking books after Under Your Scars? Yes
Did () twist my rubber arm with a single IG story? Maybe 🌚
But my god this book was heartbreaking but god was it so good. Wren has been through hell and back in every sense of the phrase, watching her go through all the pain she did had me crying over and over for her. But then she met OUR SWEET BABY ANGEL Alex and his mom Gloria. They are the God sent angels in this book and genuinely saved Wrens life.
From the first moment Wren and Alex met, I knew these two were destined to be together and god I loved them so much. But that's not without its struggles and certain situations (IYKYK 👀). There is sadness, happiness, anger, grief, all wrapped up in a 398 page book, but I loved every single second of it. ❤️
PS, it does have an HEA, but please read the trigger warnings as this is a very dark book
🌶️🌶️
“𝕀 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕘𝕠𝕠𝕕, 𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕀 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦.”
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
Did I say I was gonna take a break from heartbreaking books after Under Your Scars? Yes
Did () twist my rubber arm with a single IG story? Maybe 🌚
But my god this book was heartbreaking but god was it so good. Wren has been through hell and back in every sense of the phrase, watching her go through all the pain she did had me crying over and over for her. But then she met OUR SWEET BABY ANGEL Alex and his mom Gloria. They are the God sent angels in this book and genuinely saved Wrens life.
From the first moment Wren and Alex met, I knew these two were destined to be together and god I loved them so much. But that's not without its struggles and certain situations (IYKYK 👀). There is sadness, happiness, anger, grief, all wrapped up in a 398 page book, but I loved every single second of it. ❤️
PS, it does have an HEA, but please read the trigger warnings as this is a very dark book
August 25, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ EDIT: it’s just 5 ⭐️ I haven’t stopped thinking about this book 😭
The emotional roller coaster this book to me on 🥹 I was holding on for dear life.
I loved Wren & Alex so much 🥹 and ma Gloria omg 🥲
I couldn’t put this book down truly. This was so dark in parts I was scurred lmao. But the emotional depth these characters had was everything. The plot got a little too fictional here and there but overall I loved this book so so much.
The emotional roller coaster this book to me on 🥹 I was holding on for dear life.
I loved Wren & Alex so much 🥹 and ma Gloria omg 🥲
I couldn’t put this book down truly. This was so dark in parts I was scurred lmao. But the emotional depth these characters had was everything. The plot got a little too fictional here and there but overall I loved this book so so much.
September 1, 2026
6 stars. I've collected my tears and I'm ready to finally write the review. This is one of those books that I'll think about until the end of time. This book is very dark so please make sure you check triggers. But EVERY single one of my emotions were pulled out of me. Wren + Alexander's story is so beautiful. Did it hurt? HELL YEAH. But was it worth all the pain you have to endure? HELL YEAH.
"You are mine, Wren. The moment you asked me for help, you were mine. I claimed you and you claimed me. You always have been, and you will always be that - mine." Alexander Harper, I will love you until the ends of earth. He is the definition of a perfect man.
"You are mine, Wren. The moment you asked me for help, you were mine. I claimed you and you claimed me. You always have been, and you will always be that - mine." Alexander Harper, I will love you until the ends of earth. He is the definition of a perfect man.
August 27, 2026
4.25⭐️ wow I inhaled this!! A dark and emotional romance that had me up so late because I could not put it down!
This book is filled with emotional devastation and trauma and I think if you’re a fan of: the edge of darkness trilogy or Jennifer Hartmann you would eat this up! It also had some suspense and twists that had me gasping!!
We follow Wren who is living in an absolutely terrible and heartbreaking situation. She meets Alex one day and he would do anything to keep her safe. Literally the definition of: burning the world down for her.
The last 50% of this books actually had me hyperventilating and there are some side characters that I need books for asap!!
- dark and emotional
- protective and possessive mmc
- lots of trauma
- suspense
- twists
*check TWs!!!*
This book is filled with emotional devastation and trauma and I think if you’re a fan of: the edge of darkness trilogy or Jennifer Hartmann you would eat this up! It also had some suspense and twists that had me gasping!!
We follow Wren who is living in an absolutely terrible and heartbreaking situation. She meets Alex one day and he would do anything to keep her safe. Literally the definition of: burning the world down for her.
The last 50% of this books actually had me hyperventilating and there are some side characters that I need books for asap!!
- dark and emotional
- protective and possessive mmc
- lots of trauma
- suspense
- twists
*check TWs!!!*
July 25, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spiciness rating: 🌶.5/ 5
Kindle Unlimited [ ✕ ] YES [ ] NO
Standalone [ ✕ ]YES [ ] NO
POV: first person - dual POV
Genre: contemporary romance
Tropes:
heroine in peril
traumatic pasts
Found Family
Friends to Lovers
Dark
abused
fated lovers
smalltown
My Thoughts: "Falling Too Late" by Dae Graves is the debut novel of this author and a phenomenal book. I am so glad to have finished my reading challenge with this one. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a novel; as a reader, you will find yourself second-guessing human beings and their morality, and realizing how evil we as humans can be. The twists and character growth of the main characters were fantastic. The hero and heroine couldn't have been more perfect, and you will find yourself rooting for them throughout the novel. I 100% recommend this book; however, it is dark and deals with extremely heavy situations, so please make sure to check the trigger warnings before deciding to read it.
Spiciness rating: 🌶.5/ 5
Kindle Unlimited [ ✕ ] YES [ ] NO
Standalone [ ✕ ]YES [ ] NO
POV: first person - dual POV
Genre: contemporary romance
Tropes:
heroine in peril
traumatic pasts
Found Family
Friends to Lovers
Dark
abused
fated lovers
smalltown
My Thoughts: "Falling Too Late" by Dae Graves is the debut novel of this author and a phenomenal book. I am so glad to have finished my reading challenge with this one. It was an emotional rollercoaster of a novel; as a reader, you will find yourself second-guessing human beings and their morality, and realizing how evil we as humans can be. The twists and character growth of the main characters were fantastic. The hero and heroine couldn't have been more perfect, and you will find yourself rooting for them throughout the novel. I 100% recommend this book; however, it is dark and deals with extremely heavy situations, so please make sure to check the trigger warnings before deciding to read it.
August 17, 2024
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This book was beautifully written. In excited for what is coming next. I finish the book in two days
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This book was beautifully written. In excited for what is coming next. I finish the book in two days
June 17, 2024
Review of Falling Too Late by Dae Graves.
I was given an eARC for an honest review.
*GASP* 5⭐️Dark Romance Debut‼️This book punched me in the heart so hard! I absolutely love Alex and Wren. I was quickly enmeshed in their story. I devoured this book! When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. The plot is twisty, heart-wrenching, and intense. Just when I thought what else could possibly go wrong, Dae showed me! Character development, writing style, and plot are top notch! If you are looking for a book that gives you all the feels, look no further! Highly recommended! This story is going to stick with me for a very long time! I cannot wait to read Dae’s next book. Don’t stop writing, Dae!!! ⚠️Beware the trigger warnings⚠️
I was given an eARC for an honest review.
*GASP* 5⭐️Dark Romance Debut‼️This book punched me in the heart so hard! I absolutely love Alex and Wren. I was quickly enmeshed in their story. I devoured this book! When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. The plot is twisty, heart-wrenching, and intense. Just when I thought what else could possibly go wrong, Dae showed me! Character development, writing style, and plot are top notch! If you are looking for a book that gives you all the feels, look no further! Highly recommended! This story is going to stick with me for a very long time! I cannot wait to read Dae’s next book. Don’t stop writing, Dae!!! ⚠️Beware the trigger warnings⚠️
May 8, 2025
ꜱʜᴇ ʟᴀᴜɢʜᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪꜰᴜʟ ꜱᴏᴜɴᴅ.
Did I cry reading this book multiple times? Yes. Am i still crying? Yes.
ɪ ʙʀᴏᴋᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴘʀᴏᴍɪꜱᴇ. ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱɴ’ᴛ ᴏɴ ᴘᴜʀᴘᴏꜱᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ʙʀᴏᴋᴇ ɪᴛ.
Okay, I finished this book OVER a month ago & Iv been trying to make a perfect review because this book deserves nothing less honestly 😭
When I found this book, I was DESPERATE to find something to bring me out of my slump & it cured my slump from the jump! Like heartbreak starting page one?? Pleaseeee✋🏻- I loveeee devastating books. This book had its claws HOOKED inside my heart & then shredded it. I stayed up until 2am reading this & saying “one more chapter”, & I can’t tell you the last time I have done that with a book!
Also Dae-TIME JUMP?!? GIRL, I had to put my kindle in a time out for a good 30 mins😭😭😭
Wren & Alex, my god I loved them so so much. I dont want to give any spoilers but just know they are engraved in my heart forever😩🖤 The story, the writing, the characters,the plot, spice, all of it was just perfect🥹❤️🩹
🐦⬛🩵time jump
🐦⬛🩵friends to lovers
🐦⬛🩵”Let me be your first”
🐦⬛🩵trauma
🐦⬛🩵boy lives next door
🐦⬛🩵touch her and
🐦⬛🩵”that’s my girl”
Please check your triggers before you read🖤
Dae I CANNOT wait for Falling Too Far!!!! I just know Ezekiel & Foster are going to be explosive!!
Did I cry reading this book multiple times? Yes. Am i still crying? Yes.
ɪ ʙʀᴏᴋᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴘʀᴏᴍɪꜱᴇ. ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱɴ’ᴛ ᴏɴ ᴘᴜʀᴘᴏꜱᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ʙʀᴏᴋᴇ ɪᴛ.
Okay, I finished this book OVER a month ago & Iv been trying to make a perfect review because this book deserves nothing less honestly 😭
When I found this book, I was DESPERATE to find something to bring me out of my slump & it cured my slump from the jump! Like heartbreak starting page one?? Pleaseeee✋🏻- I loveeee devastating books. This book had its claws HOOKED inside my heart & then shredded it. I stayed up until 2am reading this & saying “one more chapter”, & I can’t tell you the last time I have done that with a book!
Also Dae-TIME JUMP?!? GIRL, I had to put my kindle in a time out for a good 30 mins😭😭😭
Wren & Alex, my god I loved them so so much. I dont want to give any spoilers but just know they are engraved in my heart forever😩🖤 The story, the writing, the characters,the plot, spice, all of it was just perfect🥹❤️🩹
🐦⬛🩵time jump
🐦⬛🩵friends to lovers
🐦⬛🩵”Let me be your first”
🐦⬛🩵trauma
🐦⬛🩵boy lives next door
🐦⬛🩵touch her and
🐦⬛🩵”that’s my girl”
Please check your triggers before you read🖤
Dae I CANNOT wait for Falling Too Far!!!! I just know Ezekiel & Foster are going to be explosive!!
October 2, 2024
Beautiful story
I devoured this book! Wren is such a strong character after going through all she went through. So inspiring. And Alex is so amazing. There were moments I couldn't breathe it was so good and I feared for the ending.
Such a good, deep story of two best friends that take care of each other until the end! I'm tearing up. So glad I read this.
I devoured this book! Wren is such a strong character after going through all she went through. So inspiring. And Alex is so amazing. There were moments I couldn't breathe it was so good and I feared for the ending.
Such a good, deep story of two best friends that take care of each other until the end! I'm tearing up. So glad I read this.
May 11, 2025
“𝐼 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒹𝓇𝑜𝓌𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒻𝑒𝑒𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹, 𝓉𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝐼 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝒹𝓇𝑜𝓌𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒾𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊.”
I was recommended this book by a friend on my bookstagram and I’m so glad for that! This was such a hard read at times but it ended up being a beautiful story! The whiplash this book gave me was REAL but I loved it!
I went into this book completely blind. There were times that I was literally screaming and crying because WHAT 😭 I thought I knew what was going to happen but my assumptions were wrong. my momma heart broke within the first chapter though. I felt so bad for Wren and everything she experienced but regardless of everything she went through she ended up becoming a very strong person. And my heart.. ahh don’t even get me started on Alexander 😭 i loved him so much.. oh and the twists in this book were quite literally insane. jaw dropping.
I really hope this book starts to become more popular because it’s definitely worth it and I hope my review convinces you to add it to your TBR! It is a heavy & hard read at times so I do recommend checking triggers if you have any.
I was recommended this book by a friend on my bookstagram and I’m so glad for that! This was such a hard read at times but it ended up being a beautiful story! The whiplash this book gave me was REAL but I loved it!
I went into this book completely blind. There were times that I was literally screaming and crying because WHAT 😭 I thought I knew what was going to happen but my assumptions were wrong. my momma heart broke within the first chapter though. I felt so bad for Wren and everything she experienced but regardless of everything she went through she ended up becoming a very strong person. And my heart.. ahh don’t even get me started on Alexander 😭 i loved him so much.. oh and the twists in this book were quite literally insane. jaw dropping.
I really hope this book starts to become more popular because it’s definitely worth it and I hope my review convinces you to add it to your TBR! It is a heavy & hard read at times so I do recommend checking triggers if you have any.
January 14, 2025
After being simply satisfied with my last few reads, this one was a welcome change, because it’s such a heart breaking, attention grabbing story.
Wren is a poor, severely abused child, with a deceased father and a mother who hates her. While walking to school one day, Wren meets Alex, another financially stressed youth, and they become friends. After the at home abuse comes to a head, Alex, and his mother, Gloria, take Wren in to live with them.
Lord, that’s all I’m going to say about this because I’d hate to give away this story! My emotions while reading went from sadness to pure joy, sitting on the edge of my seat the entire ride. I almost finished it in one sitting, but I had to do something stupid that interrupted my reading (sleep). I’ve never read this author before, but damn I’m not staying away! I recommend this to anyone without triggers, such an amazing story of love, growth, strength, and survival. I can’t wait to read it again!
Wren is a poor, severely abused child, with a deceased father and a mother who hates her. While walking to school one day, Wren meets Alex, another financially stressed youth, and they become friends. After the at home abuse comes to a head, Alex, and his mother, Gloria, take Wren in to live with them.
Lord, that’s all I’m going to say about this because I’d hate to give away this story! My emotions while reading went from sadness to pure joy, sitting on the edge of my seat the entire ride. I almost finished it in one sitting, but I had to do something stupid that interrupted my reading (sleep). I’ve never read this author before, but damn I’m not staying away! I recommend this to anyone without triggers, such an amazing story of love, growth, strength, and survival. I can’t wait to read it again!
August 20, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️
🌼Dark Trauma Romance
🖤Protective MMC
🌼Wounded FMC
🖤Slow Burn
🌼Friends to Lovers
🖤Touch Her and Di3
🌼Found Family
I was recommend this book through one of live reading sprints.
Wow! I went into this book blind. All I knew is it was heartbreaking. Falling Too Late heavily dives into dark themes (open door SA). Please check your TWs. The author wrote these scenes in a very respectful way that was heartbreaking. Wren the FMC was beautiful written! Her growth throughout the book is was my favorite part. The MMC Alex…so protective and so understanding. The perfect MMC. This book was so sad. I hurt for her. There was a surprising twist at the half way mark that I was not expecting in a good way.
Falling Too Late will break you, put you back together and break you again. Highly recommend!
🌶️🌶️
🌼Dark Trauma Romance
🖤Protective MMC
🌼Wounded FMC
🖤Slow Burn
🌼Friends to Lovers
🖤Touch Her and Di3
🌼Found Family
I was recommend this book through one of live reading sprints.
Wow! I went into this book blind. All I knew is it was heartbreaking. Falling Too Late heavily dives into dark themes (open door SA). Please check your TWs. The author wrote these scenes in a very respectful way that was heartbreaking. Wren the FMC was beautiful written! Her growth throughout the book is was my favorite part. The MMC Alex…so protective and so understanding. The perfect MMC. This book was so sad. I hurt for her. There was a surprising twist at the half way mark that I was not expecting in a good way.
Falling Too Late will break you, put you back together and break you again. Highly recommend!
January 16, 2026
ɪ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ʟᴇᴛ ᴍʏꜱᴇʟꜰ ʙᴇ ʜᴇʟᴅ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ᴍʏ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ ʙʀᴏᴋᴇ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ɪ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴘʀᴏʙᴀʙʟʏ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʜᴀᴠᴇ.
I feel like I don’t even have the right words to explain how much I loved this book. Just wow.. This was a rollercoaster. My emotions were everywhere. Crying, screaming, jaw on the floor! The storyline was devastating but also so beautiful. The love between Wren and Alex was everything. Not to sound dramatic, but these characters have my whole heart 😭
“ɪ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴅʀᴏᴡɴɪɴɢ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ꜰᴇᴇʟ ᴛʜɪꜱ ɢᴏᴏᴅ, ᴛɪʟʟ ɪ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴅʀᴏᴡɴɪɴɢ ɪɴ ʏᴏᴜ.”
I really can’t say much more without giving anything away, but everyone needs to read this. Check your triggers and go read this!
ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ʜᴀᴅ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇʟᴘ ʜᴇʀ ʟɪᴠᴇ.
🖤 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢
🦋 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺
🖤 ‘𝘔𝘺 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭’
🦋 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴
🖤 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘏𝘦𝘳 & 𝘋𝘪𝘦
🦋 𝘚𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯
I feel like I don’t even have the right words to explain how much I loved this book. Just wow.. This was a rollercoaster. My emotions were everywhere. Crying, screaming, jaw on the floor! The storyline was devastating but also so beautiful. The love between Wren and Alex was everything. Not to sound dramatic, but these characters have my whole heart 😭
“ɪ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴅʀᴏᴡɴɪɴɢ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ꜰᴇᴇʟ ᴛʜɪꜱ ɢᴏᴏᴅ, ᴛɪʟʟ ɪ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴅʀᴏᴡɴɪɴɢ ɪɴ ʏᴏᴜ.”
I really can’t say much more without giving anything away, but everyone needs to read this. Check your triggers and go read this!
ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ʜᴀᴅ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇʟᴘ ʜᴇʀ ʟɪᴠᴇ.
🖤 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢
🦋 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺
🖤 ‘𝘔𝘺 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭’
🦋 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴
🖤 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘏𝘦𝘳 & 𝘋𝘪𝘦
🦋 𝘚𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯
January 25, 2026
This book was rough to start with the trauma wren experienced at such a young age was just awful. Alex tho! Swoon the way he protected her loved him. The book kinda took a diff direction half way which kinda felt like I was reading 2 books as Alex character seemed to do a complete 180 but the twists and turns kept me invested for sure. I enjoyed it and would recommend but defo check triggers as it's very heavy! Her mum is also one of the most vilest humans I've ever read.
September 13, 2026
I don’t even have words. This was truly an amazing book. And this is Dae Graves debut?! Shut up.
It was beautiful, it was painful, it was happy, it was suspenseful, it was tragic. I absolutely loved every minute. Every character added something to the story. Even the side characters were great.
And the love that Alex had for wren.. that’s the love we all want and deserve. This is truly a 6+ star read.
It was beautiful, it was painful, it was happy, it was suspenseful, it was tragic. I absolutely loved every minute. Every character added something to the story. Even the side characters were great.
And the love that Alex had for wren.. that’s the love we all want and deserve. This is truly a 6+ star read.
August 12, 2024
4.5
I loved this one!
This was a f(br) with CC & War!
I loved this one!
This was a f(br) with CC & War!
August 14, 2026
This book will swallow you. Tear your heart out, rip it up, stomp on it, but then put it back together again.
June 20, 2024
This is my FAVORITE book of this year so far!! The chokehold Alex and Wren have on me is insane. If you are an H.D. Carlton fan I think you will fall in love with book. It is so well written and the story line is chefs kiss. Definitely check your triggers. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
September 6, 2026
Is the next book out yet?!
August 2, 2026
Wow, this book was a wild ride. It’s a very dark story, so check triggers ahead of time, but if you are able to read it, please do so.
There’s a lot of trauma in these young characters’ lives, especially Wren, and wow do you feel for her deeply. The way they became friends in high school and that relationship ever so slowly progressed, with set backs of course, had me staying up past my bedtime. There’s some suspense aspects and it’s a heavy read, but Alex is an incredible MMC.
This is a heart breaking story but it’s so beautifully written and it makes you really FEEL
There’s a lot of trauma in these young characters’ lives, especially Wren, and wow do you feel for her deeply. The way they became friends in high school and that relationship ever so slowly progressed, with set backs of course, had me staying up past my bedtime. There’s some suspense aspects and it’s a heavy read, but Alex is an incredible MMC.
This is a heart breaking story but it’s so beautifully written and it makes you really FEEL
June 9, 2024
ARC REVIEW: Books comes out June 20th
Oh man… let me just start out by saying PLEASE READ YOUR TRIGGERS WARNINGS ON THIS BOOK! This book is dark, deep, and extremely heavy. You may think you can handle it… but just prepare yourself. Now don’t let that scare you into not reading this book, because you should read this book. I cried a lot in this book. My heart broke and ached a lot. My emotions were everywhere in this book. I about threw my kindle a few times. This book is sooo devastatingly beautiful. The love story that transpires between Alex and Wren is organic and heartbreakingly devastating. Just when you think okay things cannot get worse they do. Also… listen to your gut about Jon… When I tell you I was on the edge of my seat reading this book I was. I DEVOURED this book, I could not put it down. My belly was is knots. You know when you get on a roller coaster and it makes the first drop and you get butterflies in your belly…. Ya well this book did that to me the whole way through. There are some twist in this book. That left me gasping, wide eyed, and staring straight ahead. For this being her first book.. Dae, you did not disappoint. This book left me in a book hangover and I am okay about that. Seriously one of my top reads this year.
Oh man… let me just start out by saying PLEASE READ YOUR TRIGGERS WARNINGS ON THIS BOOK! This book is dark, deep, and extremely heavy. You may think you can handle it… but just prepare yourself. Now don’t let that scare you into not reading this book, because you should read this book. I cried a lot in this book. My heart broke and ached a lot. My emotions were everywhere in this book. I about threw my kindle a few times. This book is sooo devastatingly beautiful. The love story that transpires between Alex and Wren is organic and heartbreakingly devastating. Just when you think okay things cannot get worse they do. Also… listen to your gut about Jon… When I tell you I was on the edge of my seat reading this book I was. I DEVOURED this book, I could not put it down. My belly was is knots. You know when you get on a roller coaster and it makes the first drop and you get butterflies in your belly…. Ya well this book did that to me the whole way through. There are some twist in this book. That left me gasping, wide eyed, and staring straight ahead. For this being her first book.. Dae, you did not disappoint. This book left me in a book hangover and I am okay about that. Seriously one of my top reads this year.
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