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Aftersome
Ten years ago, I lost the love of my life.
In a blink of an eye, he was gone and to this day, I still seem to be picking up the pieces of my broken heart.
But in losing Hayes, we had also lost Mal.
The misunderstood hockey player who wished more than anything that he could turn back time and trade places with his best friend. So, in his grief and guilt, he left.
Without a goodbye.
Without the promise of returning.
Now years later, I found myself making the promise to bring him back home. No matter the cost.
No longer the vending machine guy I once knew, he’s now known as the problematic player of the NHL. Still broody and even more jaded, he refused to let me in.
But that didn’t stop me from trying.
His rejection soon turned into reconciliation, but then somewhere along the way, through our pain and heartache, we had found solace in each other. Like we were no longer alone in this journey of healing. And soon, an emotion we both never saw coming, barreled in and changed everything.
Changed us.
And perhaps, amid all the anguish and hardships we had battled, something eternal could be found amongst two broken hearted souls. Now if only my heart doesn’t get in the way before then….
In a blink of an eye, he was gone and to this day, I still seem to be picking up the pieces of my broken heart.
But in losing Hayes, we had also lost Mal.
The misunderstood hockey player who wished more than anything that he could turn back time and trade places with his best friend. So, in his grief and guilt, he left.
Without a goodbye.
Without the promise of returning.
Now years later, I found myself making the promise to bring him back home. No matter the cost.
No longer the vending machine guy I once knew, he’s now known as the problematic player of the NHL. Still broody and even more jaded, he refused to let me in.
But that didn’t stop me from trying.
His rejection soon turned into reconciliation, but then somewhere along the way, through our pain and heartache, we had found solace in each other. Like we were no longer alone in this journey of healing. And soon, an emotion we both never saw coming, barreled in and changed everything.
Changed us.
And perhaps, amid all the anguish and hardships we had battled, something eternal could be found amongst two broken hearted souls. Now if only my heart doesn’t get in the way before then….
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2024
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August 17, 2024
Did I read this book in one day? YES. Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY! This was exactly what I needed to feel better after book one. The tension and love in this book is unbeatable and if you’ve ever lost someone then you’ll agree Remi did an AMAZING job describing what that’s like and the after effects of loss. AMAZING!
August 26, 2024
This was my most anticipated book of 2024 and it was everything and more.
Since Nodus Tollens that i wanted to know more about Mal and even though Hayes and Wren were the main topic of that book, Mal always held a special place in my heart and when the ARC came on my email, i just stopped whatever i was doing and started to read Aftersome.
This book was the story that i wanted in the first place, don't get me wrong, i loved the first book, but like i already said, Mal was always a more profound character with layers that we knew nothing about and we get to see them in this book, specially his struggles:
Since Nodus Tollens that i wanted to know more about Mal and even though Hayes and Wren were the main topic of that book, Mal always held a special place in my heart and when the ARC came on my email, i just stopped whatever i was doing and started to read Aftersome.
This book was the story that i wanted in the first place, don't get me wrong, i loved the first book, but like i already said, Mal was always a more profound character with layers that we knew nothing about and we get to see them in this book, specially his struggles:
September 17, 2024
"It was her. There was no way it could be anyone else. Not when her face was forever etched onto the contours of my past and unwontedly appearing in the present. No one compared. Eyes the shade of mahogany and hair that could only be described as the sun, she was always there in the back of my mind. Whether I wanted her to be there or not."
I received this book as an ARC, and i am so happy about it! Thank you, Remi Rose.
This book, I have no words. An emotional roller coaster. I loved reading every page. The pain of losing Hayes bringing them closer to each other.
The automatic protective and possessive behaviour Mal felt for Wren the moment she came back into his life.
Falling in love, they became that missing piece they both needed.
Don't get me wrong, this book crushed me to the point where I had tears streaming. But it was fantastic.
I loved Nodus Tollens, Wren & Hayes. But I have loved this book, adore Wren and Mal's story, along with their happy ending. And God knows we needed a happy ever after, after book 1!
I loved the writing of the book. Everything about it was perfect.
I devoured this book!
Favourite Mal moments below!
“If you’re not going to leave, then you need to understand that nothing gets past me. Everything you do, everything you say, everywhere you go, I’ll fucking know about it. You need to film the guys for your content, I’ll be there. You’re at a game and you have some idiot trying to talk to you, I’ll fucking take care of it.”
“As long as you’re here, I’ll be watching you, Doe.”
“And you’re right, I do fight it. I fight it every day, telling myself that you’re not mine and never will be. But I’m a selfish motherfucker, so when I text you saying that I need you, please… just come to me.”
“You’ll always be his, Doe. Never mine. But God fucking knows I’ll always be yours,”
“Your Blue brought me to you. Without her, I’d be…” Shaking my head, I imagined the dull, empty life I’d be living if she would have never showed up. “Fuck, I’d still be miserable, pretending as if everything was okay, but she brought me back to life.” Finally I opened my eyes. “She’s the best thing that happened to me and I know that she’ll always be your girl, Hayes. I can accept that. I just want to make her happy. I want to make her smile on days she feels sad. I want to make her laugh with bad jokes and mindless conversations. I want to be the one she comes to when she’s overwhelmed and needs someone to lean on. I want to be that person for her, I know I don’t deserve her, but I promise every day to be worthy of that woman.” I confessed as more tears began to fall.
I received this book as an ARC, and i am so happy about it! Thank you, Remi Rose.
This book, I have no words. An emotional roller coaster. I loved reading every page. The pain of losing Hayes bringing them closer to each other.
The automatic protective and possessive behaviour Mal felt for Wren the moment she came back into his life.
Falling in love, they became that missing piece they both needed.
Don't get me wrong, this book crushed me to the point where I had tears streaming. But it was fantastic.
I loved Nodus Tollens, Wren & Hayes. But I have loved this book, adore Wren and Mal's story, along with their happy ending. And God knows we needed a happy ever after, after book 1!
I loved the writing of the book. Everything about it was perfect.
I devoured this book!
Favourite Mal moments below!
“If you’re not going to leave, then you need to understand that nothing gets past me. Everything you do, everything you say, everywhere you go, I’ll fucking know about it. You need to film the guys for your content, I’ll be there. You’re at a game and you have some idiot trying to talk to you, I’ll fucking take care of it.”
“As long as you’re here, I’ll be watching you, Doe.”
“And you’re right, I do fight it. I fight it every day, telling myself that you’re not mine and never will be. But I’m a selfish motherfucker, so when I text you saying that I need you, please… just come to me.”
“You’ll always be his, Doe. Never mine. But God fucking knows I’ll always be yours,”
“Your Blue brought me to you. Without her, I’d be…” Shaking my head, I imagined the dull, empty life I’d be living if she would have never showed up. “Fuck, I’d still be miserable, pretending as if everything was okay, but she brought me back to life.” Finally I opened my eyes. “She’s the best thing that happened to me and I know that she’ll always be your girl, Hayes. I can accept that. I just want to make her happy. I want to make her smile on days she feels sad. I want to make her laugh with bad jokes and mindless conversations. I want to be the one she comes to when she’s overwhelmed and needs someone to lean on. I want to be that person for her, I know I don’t deserve her, but I promise every day to be worthy of that woman.” I confessed as more tears began to fall.
August 18, 2024
ARC READER REVIEW
Oh my, where do I even begin? 23 pages in I was already crying. This book had me an absolute glorious mess. This book takes place 10 years after Hayes’ death. Wren goes on a mission to bring Mal home. Such a beautiful story of Wren and Mal and a great ending to the story. And the perfect amount of spice!
10/10 definitely recommend! 🩷
Oh my, where do I even begin? 23 pages in I was already crying. This book had me an absolute glorious mess. This book takes place 10 years after Hayes’ death. Wren goes on a mission to bring Mal home. Such a beautiful story of Wren and Mal and a great ending to the story. And the perfect amount of spice!
10/10 definitely recommend! 🩷
September 8, 2024
“No more running, no more denying this. So please, just kiss me already and let me learn to love you the way you deserve.”
“She makes me feel like I’m a person who actually deserves to be loved and I’d be a fucking fool to let her slip from my fingers.”
Aftersome is the ending we all needed after Nodus Tollens 🥹 I loved getting Mal’s POV, he really just needed that one person to be there for him and help break down his walls. The connection that Wren and Mal had was undeniable, no matter how hard Mal tried to fight it. The writing really made you feel the grief, anguish and guilt that never went away for either of them. But together, they were able to start to slowly heal from the tragic loss they experienced.
I HIGHLY recommend this duet. I definitely need to reread the first book soon! Thank you so much Remi Rose for the ARC 🫶🏻
Read if you like;
Hockey romance
Broody MMC/secretly a cinnamon roll
Best friends girl
Grief & healing
“She makes me feel like I’m a person who actually deserves to be loved and I’d be a fucking fool to let her slip from my fingers.”
Aftersome is the ending we all needed after Nodus Tollens 🥹 I loved getting Mal’s POV, he really just needed that one person to be there for him and help break down his walls. The connection that Wren and Mal had was undeniable, no matter how hard Mal tried to fight it. The writing really made you feel the grief, anguish and guilt that never went away for either of them. But together, they were able to start to slowly heal from the tragic loss they experienced.
I HIGHLY recommend this duet. I definitely need to reread the first book soon! Thank you so much Remi Rose for the ARC 🫶🏻
Read if you like;
Hockey romance
Broody MMC/secretly a cinnamon roll
Best friends girl
Grief & healing
September 7, 2024
“She makes me feel like I’m a person who actually deserves to be loved and I’d be a fucking fool to let her slip from my fingers.”
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶 🌶
Tropes
Hockey romance
Broody MMC/secretly a cinnamon roll
Best friends girl
Grief & healing
This book is a journey filled with conflicting emotions of love and loss. This book takes you on a path of deep sensitivity and grief. The book was a perfect blend of grief, pain, lightheartedness and hope.
It's a sight to see Mal and Wren finding there peace in one another. The healing journey was bit messy and imperfectly perfect.
Mal's love was so pure and heartwarming for Wren. He was everything she needed, pure genuine, caring and patient. A journey started from a solid friendship that leads to something deeper and more sentimental. The connection was so beautiful and heartwarming
She was my kryptonite. My Achilles’ heel, and I knew there was no way I could ever let her go.
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶 🌶
Tropes
Hockey romance
Broody MMC/secretly a cinnamon roll
Best friends girl
Grief & healing
This book is a journey filled with conflicting emotions of love and loss. This book takes you on a path of deep sensitivity and grief. The book was a perfect blend of grief, pain, lightheartedness and hope.
It's a sight to see Mal and Wren finding there peace in one another. The healing journey was bit messy and imperfectly perfect.
Mal's love was so pure and heartwarming for Wren. He was everything she needed, pure genuine, caring and patient. A journey started from a solid friendship that leads to something deeper and more sentimental. The connection was so beautiful and heartwarming
She was my kryptonite. My Achilles’ heel, and I knew there was no way I could ever let her go.
August 18, 2024
When I found out there was a going to be a duet for Nodus Tollens, I couldn't wait to read it. I've been a Mal girl since the start, even though I fell in love with Hayes along side Wren. I DEVOURED this book faster than anything I've ever read. The angst, the frustration, the love, the pain I felt for them in connection with my own life... I loved it. I'm at a loss of words on how much i loved it tbh.
It's a heartbreaking, heart healing, beautiful love story.
💛💛💛💛
It's a heartbreaking, heart healing, beautiful love story.
💛💛💛💛
August 19, 2024
THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS
“Why the fuck did he do that?”
“Because he’s and irrationally possessive, protective asshole,that’s why.”
First off, thank you to the wonderful Remi Rose for choosing me to be an ARC reader. I am incredibly honored.
I cried reading the entire prologue and cried again in chapter one. I knew this was going to be an emotional read as soon as I finished book one but I wasn’t expecting this. I love the relationship that Wren has with Greg and Shelia (Hayes’ parents).
The reunion of Mal and Wren is going as expected. He’s still the stubborn super grump he always was but it’s to an extreme now. His possessive alpha-hole ways will never change and that’s what I love about him. He still sees Wren as Hayes’s girl and will do anything to keep all of his teammates and any other male away from her. The development of their relationship was written so perfectly I couldn’t imagine it any other way. The ending was absolutely perfect and I cried through the last few chapters. The way that Hayes was honored was perfect throughout the entire book.
This was definitely one of my top reads for the year!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2024
ARC Reader. Read within 24hrs.
Nodus Tollens is a must read first!
After the first book broke me, this one was exactly what I needed to put myself back together. Don't get me wrong—I still bawled my eyes out, but I just couldn't put it down.
The depth of grief is portrayed so well, without any sugar coating. It shows that, no matter your age, you can be at the same stage in life as someone fifty years older.
This book had me holding my breath at times. Mal's protective, jealous, and brooding demeanor practically leaps off the page. Yet, Doe manages to reveal a tender side of him that no one knew existed.
Wren's uncertainty and overwhelming fears lead her to question things she once thought impossible, and she ultimately finds herself in deep turmoil. The emotional struggles she faces are both relatable and heart-wrenching, drawing you even deeper into her journey.
With a twist of intense spiciness, Aftersome delivers everything we love in a hockey romance and more.
Remi Rose stayed true to the characters from Nodus Tollens, and some of our favorites make a return too. I can't wait to read whatever she has up her sleeve next!
Nodus Tollens is a must read first!
After the first book broke me, this one was exactly what I needed to put myself back together. Don't get me wrong—I still bawled my eyes out, but I just couldn't put it down.
The depth of grief is portrayed so well, without any sugar coating. It shows that, no matter your age, you can be at the same stage in life as someone fifty years older.
This book had me holding my breath at times. Mal's protective, jealous, and brooding demeanor practically leaps off the page. Yet, Doe manages to reveal a tender side of him that no one knew existed.
Wren's uncertainty and overwhelming fears lead her to question things she once thought impossible, and she ultimately finds herself in deep turmoil. The emotional struggles she faces are both relatable and heart-wrenching, drawing you even deeper into her journey.
With a twist of intense spiciness, Aftersome delivers everything we love in a hockey romance and more.
Remi Rose stayed true to the characters from Nodus Tollens, and some of our favorites make a return too. I can't wait to read whatever she has up her sleeve next!
August 20, 2024
ARC
I was so blessed and thankful to be receiving this as an ARC. I read this in one sitting, felt every emotion and put myself in the shoes of Wren and God i wished i didn’t.
I felt every heart break, every guilt of loving your dead boyfriend’s best friend. I was in tears majority of the book. I grieved, i healed as i read and i wish i could read this book again for the first time.
Wren is beautiful, smart, kind, loving person. She was scared but so brave. Mal is quiet, angry at the world but honestly, he loves deeply. The care he has for Wren, protectiveness, everything about him makes me one to give him a good hug and not let go.
I lost it at the Epilogue and think about Hayes. How he would stand there and laugh at Mal’s face if he’d known Mal has a daughter.
Everything about this book was beautifully written, and what so i do now? Grieving trope is so hard to nail especially as a reader’s POV who grieved before.
I was so blessed and thankful to be receiving this as an ARC. I read this in one sitting, felt every emotion and put myself in the shoes of Wren and God i wished i didn’t.
I felt every heart break, every guilt of loving your dead boyfriend’s best friend. I was in tears majority of the book. I grieved, i healed as i read and i wish i could read this book again for the first time.
Wren is beautiful, smart, kind, loving person. She was scared but so brave. Mal is quiet, angry at the world but honestly, he loves deeply. The care he has for Wren, protectiveness, everything about him makes me one to give him a good hug and not let go.
I lost it at the Epilogue and think about Hayes. How he would stand there and laugh at Mal’s face if he’d known Mal has a daughter.
Everything about this book was beautifully written, and what so i do now? Grieving trope is so hard to nail especially as a reader’s POV who grieved before.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️1/2
She was my kryptonite. My Achilles’ heel, and I knew there was no way I could ever let her go.
Book one had me SOBBING! This one hit just as hard. My poor pillow may never recover. Even as heartbreaking as Mal and his Doe’s story was, it was also healing. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t crying every few pages.
I cannot even write this review without tearing up again - reviewing my notes and highlights throw me back into the story. This book is perhaps the reason I’ve had such a hard time getting into another book. The passion it evoked is so hard to follow!
The anger, the hurt, and the guilt makes this a slower burn story. There is passion but so many feelings that keep Mal and Wren apart. It takes them time to get there, but when that HEA hits, it’s so satisfying.
This book was everything I needed. And easily secures its spot as one of my top reads of the year.
🌶️🌶️🌶️1/2
She was my kryptonite. My Achilles’ heel, and I knew there was no way I could ever let her go.
Book one had me SOBBING! This one hit just as hard. My poor pillow may never recover. Even as heartbreaking as Mal and his Doe’s story was, it was also healing. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t crying every few pages.
I cannot even write this review without tearing up again - reviewing my notes and highlights throw me back into the story. This book is perhaps the reason I’ve had such a hard time getting into another book. The passion it evoked is so hard to follow!
The anger, the hurt, and the guilt makes this a slower burn story. There is passion but so many feelings that keep Mal and Wren apart. It takes them time to get there, but when that HEA hits, it’s so satisfying.
This book was everything I needed. And easily secures its spot as one of my top reads of the year.
September 1, 2024
Thank you so much Remi for this ARC opportunity!
Aftersome by Remi Rose was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it absolutely did not disappoint. From the moment I started reading, I was completely captivated by the depth of the characters and the raw, emotional journey they undertake. The book presents a touching exploration of the deep and often conflicting emotions associated with love and loss.
The highlight of the book for me was Mal. I've always liked him, but Aftersome gave us so much more insight into his character. Seeing Mal's softer, more vulnerable side was truly heartwarming. His love for Wren is so pure and unguarded that it made my heart ache in the best way. The way he is with her—gentle, patient, and deeply caring—made me fall for him even more. Their relationship is beautifully paced, beginning as a tentative friendship and slowly blossoming into something much deeper and more profound.
The book also delves into the theme of grief with incredible sensitivity and depth. The emotional weight of the story is balanced with moments of lightness and hope, making it a deeply moving read. Watching Mal and Wren navigate their grief and find solace in each other was incredibly heartwarming. Their healing process is messy and imperfect, but it's portrayed with such honesty that it feels real.
Overall, Aftersome is a beautifully written story about love, loss, and healing. It's a book that will stay with me for a long time, and I can't recommend it enough to anyone looking for a deeply emotional and satisfying read. Remi Rose has truly outdone herself with this one.
Aftersome by Remi Rose was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it absolutely did not disappoint. From the moment I started reading, I was completely captivated by the depth of the characters and the raw, emotional journey they undertake. The book presents a touching exploration of the deep and often conflicting emotions associated with love and loss.
The highlight of the book for me was Mal. I've always liked him, but Aftersome gave us so much more insight into his character. Seeing Mal's softer, more vulnerable side was truly heartwarming. His love for Wren is so pure and unguarded that it made my heart ache in the best way. The way he is with her—gentle, patient, and deeply caring—made me fall for him even more. Their relationship is beautifully paced, beginning as a tentative friendship and slowly blossoming into something much deeper and more profound.
The book also delves into the theme of grief with incredible sensitivity and depth. The emotional weight of the story is balanced with moments of lightness and hope, making it a deeply moving read. Watching Mal and Wren navigate their grief and find solace in each other was incredibly heartwarming. Their healing process is messy and imperfect, but it's portrayed with such honesty that it feels real.
Overall, Aftersome is a beautifully written story about love, loss, and healing. It's a book that will stay with me for a long time, and I can't recommend it enough to anyone looking for a deeply emotional and satisfying read. Remi Rose has truly outdone herself with this one.
March 21, 2025
4 🌟
Spice: open door
I have mixed feelings on this one. I liked it, I'm glad they found a HEA. Mal is such a broken character, I want to give him a big ole hug. I just think parts of this made me kinda feel, eh? The miscommunication/conflict towards the end seemed over the top. The duet overall is very good. It hit emotionally.
Spice: open door
I have mixed feelings on this one. I liked it, I'm glad they found a HEA. Mal is such a broken character, I want to give him a big ole hug. I just think parts of this made me kinda feel, eh? The miscommunication/conflict towards the end seemed over the top. The duet overall is very good. It hit emotionally.
September 4, 2024
tears again
June 12, 2025
easily one of the best books i’ve ever read. so emotional, so heartfelt, so painfully beautiful.
August 19, 2024
*I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Aftersome*
When I read the first book, Nodus Tollens, back in December, I knew Mal and Wren were endgame. I loved Wren and Hayes' relationship in the first book and was absolutely devastated with the way the book ended, but I feel like her relationship with Hayes was needed for her to be able to get into a relationship with Mal. I loved the first book and when I saw that there was going to be a second book, I was thrilled and couldn't wait to read it.
Now getting into Aftersome, I was worried about how they would they would come to be, but after reading it, I can safely say that my expectations have been exceeded. Once I started the book, I couldn't put it down. I read it all in just about 5 hours. And let me tell you, seeing how much Mal was still struggling even after 10 years and how even though Wren was doing well was also still too hurt to really move on hurt me and made me want to jump into the book to give them both a hug.
I loved watching them heal each other and start a friendship that ended up turning into something more. Even though they both struggled with starting something because they kept thinking about Hayes and what others would think about their relationship, I love how they still pushed past that and gave it a real shot. I love how they were constantly there for each other reassuring and comforting each other even when it came to Mal's insecurities and Wren's doubts.
The first book may have broken and shattered my heart, but this one picked up all the pieces and glued them back together. All in all, this book is a must read, but before you read this one definitely read the first book, Nodus Tollens, and prepare to cry your eyes out while reading both.
Now stop here, if you don't want to read any possible spoilers.
Alright the last 10% of this book was something I was honestly expecting. Knowing the real reason she came and her not telling him was something I had a feeling was going to end up hurting him. What I didn't see coming was her collapsing when the truth of her arrival was revealed. I was also not surprised for the way Mal reacted. I think the way they were both feeling at that moment in time was valid, but it didn't make it hurt any less.
I am glad that in the end, James talked some sense into Mal and got him to face what he was hiding from. I loved seeing him reunite with Sheila and Greg and the way he still called her Mom was honestly beautiful. What was even better was him telling them about his feelings for her and them reassuring him that there was nothing wrong with that and calling him their son even after all these years of not seeing him. It was definitely something he needed to hear. While we are talking about the last part of the book, can we talk about the epilogue and Mal being a girl dad. Seeing Mal as a dad was so beautiful especially knowing what his childhood and what his family was like.
Some of my favorite Mal quotes/moments (I have so many more, but I can't fit them all):
-"No one compared. Eyes the shade of mahogany and hair that could only be described as the sun, she was always there in the back of my mind. Whether I wanted her to be there or not."
-"We lost our away game. But in the back of my head, I knew I had my own personal win of the night. Seeing Doe in my jersey. That, I'll remember forever."
-"That was Hayes's girl. His. Even after all this time, she would always be his. My throat hardened. It was a constant cycle of right or wrong. Wanting Doe and knowing that she would never be mine. Everything was a reminder of why I needed to let her go."
-"Starting from the top of my head, down to the bottom, he used the softest of pressure as he worked the hairbrush through my locks. My hair had been a mess of knots and snarls after crying into my pillow all morning, but luckily he was taking extra precaution as the brush started to get caught up. He didn't force it through. He didn't even try to go around it. Instead, he gently brushed it out and stopped to make sure I was okay. It melted my heart."
-"Another year down, Decker. I hope you're happy up there, I love you."
-"She was my kryptonite. My Achilles' heel, and I knew there was no way I could ever let her go."
-"You'll always be his, Doe. Never mine. But God fucking knows I'll always be yours."
-"You are and always will be the best person I know, Hayes. And I'm the luckiest person alive to have been able to call you my best friend."
-"Sheila. Mom."
-"It's okay, Mom. I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere again, okay?"
-"Then peering off into the distance, where the sun was slowly dipping down into the sky, I thought of Hayes. I knew he was here with me. Right by my side, he was watching over us. Watching over our Doe. Watching over our daughter. And I hoped he could see how happy I was. How I had finally found my purpose in life and it was all because of him. Because he never gave up on me. And without him, I wouldn't have this life. I wouldn't have them."
When I read the first book, Nodus Tollens, back in December, I knew Mal and Wren were endgame. I loved Wren and Hayes' relationship in the first book and was absolutely devastated with the way the book ended, but I feel like her relationship with Hayes was needed for her to be able to get into a relationship with Mal. I loved the first book and when I saw that there was going to be a second book, I was thrilled and couldn't wait to read it.
Now getting into Aftersome, I was worried about how they would they would come to be, but after reading it, I can safely say that my expectations have been exceeded. Once I started the book, I couldn't put it down. I read it all in just about 5 hours. And let me tell you, seeing how much Mal was still struggling even after 10 years and how even though Wren was doing well was also still too hurt to really move on hurt me and made me want to jump into the book to give them both a hug.
I loved watching them heal each other and start a friendship that ended up turning into something more. Even though they both struggled with starting something because they kept thinking about Hayes and what others would think about their relationship, I love how they still pushed past that and gave it a real shot. I love how they were constantly there for each other reassuring and comforting each other even when it came to Mal's insecurities and Wren's doubts.
The first book may have broken and shattered my heart, but this one picked up all the pieces and glued them back together. All in all, this book is a must read, but before you read this one definitely read the first book, Nodus Tollens, and prepare to cry your eyes out while reading both.
Now stop here, if you don't want to read any possible spoilers.
Alright the last 10% of this book was something I was honestly expecting. Knowing the real reason she came and her not telling him was something I had a feeling was going to end up hurting him. What I didn't see coming was her collapsing when the truth of her arrival was revealed. I was also not surprised for the way Mal reacted. I think the way they were both feeling at that moment in time was valid, but it didn't make it hurt any less.
I am glad that in the end, James talked some sense into Mal and got him to face what he was hiding from. I loved seeing him reunite with Sheila and Greg and the way he still called her Mom was honestly beautiful. What was even better was him telling them about his feelings for her and them reassuring him that there was nothing wrong with that and calling him their son even after all these years of not seeing him. It was definitely something he needed to hear. While we are talking about the last part of the book, can we talk about the epilogue and Mal being a girl dad. Seeing Mal as a dad was so beautiful especially knowing what his childhood and what his family was like.
Some of my favorite Mal quotes/moments (I have so many more, but I can't fit them all):
-"No one compared. Eyes the shade of mahogany and hair that could only be described as the sun, she was always there in the back of my mind. Whether I wanted her to be there or not."
-"We lost our away game. But in the back of my head, I knew I had my own personal win of the night. Seeing Doe in my jersey. That, I'll remember forever."
-"That was Hayes's girl. His. Even after all this time, she would always be his. My throat hardened. It was a constant cycle of right or wrong. Wanting Doe and knowing that she would never be mine. Everything was a reminder of why I needed to let her go."
-"Starting from the top of my head, down to the bottom, he used the softest of pressure as he worked the hairbrush through my locks. My hair had been a mess of knots and snarls after crying into my pillow all morning, but luckily he was taking extra precaution as the brush started to get caught up. He didn't force it through. He didn't even try to go around it. Instead, he gently brushed it out and stopped to make sure I was okay. It melted my heart."
-"Another year down, Decker. I hope you're happy up there, I love you."
-"She was my kryptonite. My Achilles' heel, and I knew there was no way I could ever let her go."
-"You'll always be his, Doe. Never mine. But God fucking knows I'll always be yours."
-"You are and always will be the best person I know, Hayes. And I'm the luckiest person alive to have been able to call you my best friend."
-"Sheila. Mom."
-"It's okay, Mom. I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere again, okay?"
-"Then peering off into the distance, where the sun was slowly dipping down into the sky, I thought of Hayes. I knew he was here with me. Right by my side, he was watching over us. Watching over our Doe. Watching over our daughter. And I hoped he could see how happy I was. How I had finally found my purpose in life and it was all because of him. Because he never gave up on me. And without him, I wouldn't have this life. I wouldn't have them."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2024
To say this book made me cry multiple times, broke my heart, and then mended it back together is an understatement. I have not been through this type of emotion since reading Say You Swear by Meagan Brandy AND I loved every second of it. Remi did an amazing job at writing this second part of her duet! I loved everything about it. The way she shows different forms/stages of grieving is very amazing because grieving is not a straightforward process. And how one person processes their grief will not be the same as the next person. Being able to see how Wren, Mal, and Hayes' parents have processed and dealt with his death is very beautiful. It adds so much to the story and lets you understand the characters, their fears, and set backs on a deeper level.
The story between Mal and Wren is beautiful and sad. While Wren decided to stay in their hometown where she could be close the Hayes’ parents and the memories they made together, Mal did the opposite. He left without a backward glance and landed all the way in Seattle playing professional hockey. Now after a decade, Wren is in the same city and working for the same team as Mal, much to his dismay. As Mal and Wren spend time together, they can’t stop fighting their feelings for one another. Mal has a lot of internal battles with himself about his feeling towards Wren becuase he thinks its wrong, a betrayal to the person he loved most. But once they give in it’s like fireworks going off. And just when you think they’re finally getting their HEA, secrets get uncovered which leads to an argument and Wren going back home. Something that really broke me was that Sheila and Greg not only lost one son when Hayes died, but they lost two. Mal was just as much of a son to them as Hayes, they were no different in their eyes. But, fear not because Remi delivers us a heartfelt, full circle HEA! Shelia and Greg finally get their son back, Mal finally learns to deal with his grief, and Wren gets the guy! Now the epilogue, gosh that epilogue healed my little heart more than and made it jump with joy!! I LOVE how we get to see them their future and what they are experiencing! This book is definitely one of my top reads of the year! Thank you Remi for letting ARC read this book! I LOVE ITT!! Can't wait to see what you come out with next!
The story between Mal and Wren is beautiful and sad. While Wren decided to stay in their hometown where she could be close the Hayes’ parents and the memories they made together, Mal did the opposite. He left without a backward glance and landed all the way in Seattle playing professional hockey. Now after a decade, Wren is in the same city and working for the same team as Mal, much to his dismay. As Mal and Wren spend time together, they can’t stop fighting their feelings for one another. Mal has a lot of internal battles with himself about his feeling towards Wren becuase he thinks its wrong, a betrayal to the person he loved most. But once they give in it’s like fireworks going off. And just when you think they’re finally getting their HEA, secrets get uncovered which leads to an argument and Wren going back home. Something that really broke me was that Sheila and Greg not only lost one son when Hayes died, but they lost two. Mal was just as much of a son to them as Hayes, they were no different in their eyes. But, fear not because Remi delivers us a heartfelt, full circle HEA! Shelia and Greg finally get their son back, Mal finally learns to deal with his grief, and Wren gets the guy! Now the epilogue, gosh that epilogue healed my little heart more than and made it jump with joy!! I LOVE how we get to see them their future and what they are experiencing! This book is definitely one of my top reads of the year! Thank you Remi for letting ARC read this book! I LOVE ITT!! Can't wait to see what you come out with next!
August 19, 2024
ARC Reader. Read within 6 hours.
I was one of the lucky ones to be chosen to be an ARC reader for Aftersome and let me just say… I’ve never read through a book so quickly!
I first discovered Reno Rose and her book, Nodus Tollens, back in January. I fell in love with Mal from the very beginning. Something about the way that he was so mysterious but at the same time so selfless when it came to Wren’s happiness; I just knew that I needed to know more of his story and that they would eventually be one another’s forever.
What I wasn’t expecting was to literally be put through an emotional roller coaster while reading Aftersome! From anger to lust to sadness to fear and finally giving into what your heart desires; this book has it all!
From the beginning of this book, you are transported back into Mal and Wren’s lives and it seems as if not time had passed at all, even though it’s 10 years later. I missed Hayes charm but I was so happy with the way that his memory was mentioned throughout the story. We seem them as still grieving adults that were both believing that they were never going to find love again.
Until BOOM! They come together and the passion ignites like never before! I was engulfed in their heartache, bawled my eyes out when they did, felt happiness when they finally found each other and realized forever was right in front of them all along. And don’t even get me started on that Epilogue… I could read about Mal and Wren’s happily ever after anyway!
Remi Rose, you hit it out of the ballpark again. Thank you for allowing us to dive into who Mal is as a person; the wait was worth every moment of excited anticipation for this to be released!
I was one of the lucky ones to be chosen to be an ARC reader for Aftersome and let me just say… I’ve never read through a book so quickly!
I first discovered Reno Rose and her book, Nodus Tollens, back in January. I fell in love with Mal from the very beginning. Something about the way that he was so mysterious but at the same time so selfless when it came to Wren’s happiness; I just knew that I needed to know more of his story and that they would eventually be one another’s forever.
What I wasn’t expecting was to literally be put through an emotional roller coaster while reading Aftersome! From anger to lust to sadness to fear and finally giving into what your heart desires; this book has it all!
From the beginning of this book, you are transported back into Mal and Wren’s lives and it seems as if not time had passed at all, even though it’s 10 years later. I missed Hayes charm but I was so happy with the way that his memory was mentioned throughout the story. We seem them as still grieving adults that were both believing that they were never going to find love again.
Until BOOM! They come together and the passion ignites like never before! I was engulfed in their heartache, bawled my eyes out when they did, felt happiness when they finally found each other and realized forever was right in front of them all along. And don’t even get me started on that Epilogue… I could read about Mal and Wren’s happily ever after anyway!
Remi Rose, you hit it out of the ballpark again. Thank you for allowing us to dive into who Mal is as a person; the wait was worth every moment of excited anticipation for this to be released!
August 24, 2024
The most beautiful story I have read in a while. My love for Mal has grown even more since book 1!
The fact that this book takes place 10 years AFTER book 1, was a shock but gosh it was so needed for these characters. The fact that both Mal and Wren both feel Hayes’ passing after all these years tells you how much they loved him.
Wren after all these years couldn’t find it in herself to leave the hometown of Hayes. She had gotten close to his parents and she didn’t want to feel like she was losing him all over again being far away. But when his mom asks her to do the unspeakable she doesn’t know how to handle it. Bring Mal home, how hard could that be?!
Now Mal, this man that I have loved from the very beginning, and I mean the very first time he comes in during book 1, broke my heart. The fact that he made a decision to be alone crushed me. I totally understand his reasoning but I don’t have to like it lol. So when the one woman he has ever cared for shows up to wreck his world he has built after all these years, he only has reaction, pain.
These two were so beautiful together. The love and care they had for each other. How Mal was with Wren, always trying to respect the memory of his best friend but sometimes you just can’t fight feelings. When you both are healing, it is hard not get catch feelings, even if you hid them for years.
Such a beautiful ending to this duet. Book 1 broke me right alone with the MC’s and now book 2 healed me as well!
Adding to my Top Read of 2024!
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5️⃣🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♾️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
10/10 recommendation‼️ **Might want to read book 1 before you start this one!**
The fact that this book takes place 10 years AFTER book 1, was a shock but gosh it was so needed for these characters. The fact that both Mal and Wren both feel Hayes’ passing after all these years tells you how much they loved him.
Wren after all these years couldn’t find it in herself to leave the hometown of Hayes. She had gotten close to his parents and she didn’t want to feel like she was losing him all over again being far away. But when his mom asks her to do the unspeakable she doesn’t know how to handle it. Bring Mal home, how hard could that be?!
Now Mal, this man that I have loved from the very beginning, and I mean the very first time he comes in during book 1, broke my heart. The fact that he made a decision to be alone crushed me. I totally understand his reasoning but I don’t have to like it lol. So when the one woman he has ever cared for shows up to wreck his world he has built after all these years, he only has reaction, pain.
These two were so beautiful together. The love and care they had for each other. How Mal was with Wren, always trying to respect the memory of his best friend but sometimes you just can’t fight feelings. When you both are healing, it is hard not get catch feelings, even if you hid them for years.
Such a beautiful ending to this duet. Book 1 broke me right alone with the MC’s and now book 2 healed me as well!
Adding to my Top Read of 2024!
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5️⃣🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♾️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
10/10 recommendation‼️ **Might want to read book 1 before you start this one!**
March 2, 2025
Between 2/28 - 3/1 like I said with ‘all in’ I think I would’ve enjoyed this better if I didn’t experience Wren and Hayes’ story and know him personally because knowing him personally and knowing what he’s like and then losing him, I just didn’t want anyone but him, don’t get me wrong. I like Mal, I do but just like ‘full tilt’ and ‘all in’ I liked Jonah better than I liked Theo because Jonah and Hayes came first and I fell for them first and Theo and Mal became the second string and that’s just how it is so whereas it was a good book I’m not gonna lie and say it was bad because it wasn’t. I liked the story I liked the plot. I mean it was a good book, but being a witness to the first love story that ended in heartbreak not ruined it but ruined it because all that’s on my mind Hayes and how I hate that he died, I dunno, I liked it, but didn’t absolutely love it because of that because I can’t seem to get past the first love, who is no longer here, also I wish her heart problems were more present because throughout the majority of the book it didn’t seem like they were a big issue whereas in the last book, it were a huge issue to where that’s all that was talked about how she was gonna die and her heart’s not good and then in this book it’s like she doesn’t even have issues with it now it’s been 10 years I get it, but I don’t know I was just I was looking forward to Mal finding out and such but in conclusion, I liked it didn’t absolutely love it, but liked it
September 7, 2024
This review contains spoilers. If you don't want spoilers stop now, but know you HAVE to read this book. Read the first one, Nodus Tollens, if you haven't already. Do it. You wont regret it. You kindof need to read the first book anyway before reading this one, its a direct sequel. 10/10 recommend both books.
Spoilers
I was bawling my eyes out during the prologue. And then the beginning of chapter one. My immediate response was "who hurt you". This book had me crying and laughing and so mad. What an emotional roller-coaster. I read the first book and waited SO impatiently for this book. I read it in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. I loved Hayes in the first book but the grumpy broody guy is always my favorite. So i immediately loved Mal in the first book. Don't come for me, i love Hayes too just..not as much. Im sorry! When you read this book you'll see why! because honestly, when you know you know. And i just knew. I wasnt disappointed in the slightest. Well. That one little line at the beginning of chapter one.. but other than that, great freaking read. I will live in this story forever.
Spoilers
I was bawling my eyes out during the prologue. And then the beginning of chapter one. My immediate response was "who hurt you". This book had me crying and laughing and so mad. What an emotional roller-coaster. I read the first book and waited SO impatiently for this book. I read it in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. I loved Hayes in the first book but the grumpy broody guy is always my favorite. So i immediately loved Mal in the first book. Don't come for me, i love Hayes too just..not as much. Im sorry! When you read this book you'll see why! because honestly, when you know you know. And i just knew. I wasnt disappointed in the slightest. Well. That one little line at the beginning of chapter one.. but other than that, great freaking read. I will live in this story forever.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2024
The way that I anticipated this book was not at all healthy. I knew Remi Rose broke my heart in Book 1 Nodus Tollens and I was not ready to be broken again but in the most Remi Rose Way possible she broke it further but healed it at the same time. This book was not at all what i was expecting and boy am i happy it was not. I was not expecting the book to break me down even further and then build me back up and that is exactly what happened. The way that Remi can evoke the pain behind the loss of someone special is indescribable. You feel the characters pains and their joys through the page. There were times that i was so entranced with the book that I thought I was there with them. I absolutely adore Mal and Wren and although i know the series is over i hope its not the last we see of them. Im proud of Remi Rose and this book as if i was there helping her write it, so when i say this book series is top 5 of the year for me i do not take that lightly. If you have not embarked on the series yet you definitely should put this at the beginning of your TBR.
September 17, 2024
4.5⭐️ this series. emotionally wrecked me. I read this in one day and I have no regrets. My heart wasn’t as broken in this one as the first Nodus Tollens book. Controversial opinion here: nothing will ever beat Hayes and Wren’s relationship. Sorry Mal I’m not really sorry. I’m happy they had their moment and second chance at romance but I wanted to shake Mal silly for 90% of this book. He made me so angry making her heart condition about himself, HAYES WOULD NEVERRRRR. My man’s would never SNS. Slow start, they finally met again at like 30% wowza… I felt like the plot point of her “lying” about why she came to Seattle wasn’t THAT big of a deal… like so who cares if Mail jumped the conclusion it was fate that she started working there, she didn’t lie. You didn’t ask. And also who cares like just go back home for a visit and you can still lvoe each other, that was too dramatic for me.
It was Chapter 38 for me.
Highlight: “Don’t risk your safety to get my attention when you always have it.”
Yes.
When he confessed his feelings for her FINALLY. I was sickkkkkkkkk
It was Chapter 38 for me.
Highlight: “Don’t risk your safety to get my attention when you always have it.”
Yes.
When he confessed his feelings for her FINALLY. I was sickkkkkkkkk
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2024
🏒𝓐𝓻𝓬 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🏒
“𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓃 𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒, 𝓈𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝒷𝑒 𝒽𝒾𝓈.”
🤍🩶🖤𝑅𝑒𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑒𝓈 𝒜𝓊𝑔𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝟤𝟤🖤🩶🤍
First, thank you so much to Remi Rose for letting me be apart of the ARC team. I’m so grateful.🫶🏻 I read 𝒩𝑜𝒹𝓊𝓈 𝒯𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝓈 back in December, and let me tell you, that ending was absolutely devastating.
𝟷𝟶 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛…
𝒜𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 was everything I hoped it would be. The writing really made you feel the grief and sorrow that the characters felt. The guilt and the self-loathing they endured because of the undeniable connection they shared. Their inability to move on from the devastating loss they suffered in their past. But in their connection to each other they began to heal, and it was so beautiful to read. I may have cried. Lots of tears. This duet was so worth the read. ❤️
“𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎, 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝚍𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚝, 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚎.”
“𝚂𝚘 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎, 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚜𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎.”
“𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓃 𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒, 𝓈𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝒷𝑒 𝒽𝒾𝓈.”
🤍🩶🖤𝑅𝑒𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑒𝓈 𝒜𝓊𝑔𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝟤𝟤🖤🩶🤍
First, thank you so much to Remi Rose for letting me be apart of the ARC team. I’m so grateful.🫶🏻 I read 𝒩𝑜𝒹𝓊𝓈 𝒯𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝓈 back in December, and let me tell you, that ending was absolutely devastating.
𝟷𝟶 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛…
𝒜𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 was everything I hoped it would be. The writing really made you feel the grief and sorrow that the characters felt. The guilt and the self-loathing they endured because of the undeniable connection they shared. Their inability to move on from the devastating loss they suffered in their past. But in their connection to each other they began to heal, and it was so beautiful to read. I may have cried. Lots of tears. This duet was so worth the read. ❤️
“𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎, 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝚍𝚘𝚞𝚋𝚝, 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚎.”
“𝚂𝚘 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎, 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚜𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎.”
August 23, 2024
I was going in blind reading book two, I had planned on reading book one first but ran out of time before release. Wren was his best friends girl, Mal was her boyfriends best friend. A tragedy tore them apart, this tragedy also brought them closer 10 years later.
This is one of my first reads by Remi Rose and it won't be my last. This story was so beautifully written, it was such a heartwrenching story of broken hearts and bringing to people together and who lean on each other to heal. Mal has never gotten over the tragedy still haunting him 10 years later, Hockey is his distraction. I loved how raw and real this felt. I cried nearly the whole book but also could not put it down. Even with a HEA, thinking about this book brings tears to my eyes.
I highly recommend anyone to read this, who doesn't love a Broody hockey player. But please check trigger warnings before proceeding. I would recommend reading book one first
This is one of my first reads by Remi Rose and it won't be my last. This story was so beautifully written, it was such a heartwrenching story of broken hearts and bringing to people together and who lean on each other to heal. Mal has never gotten over the tragedy still haunting him 10 years later, Hockey is his distraction. I loved how raw and real this felt. I cried nearly the whole book but also could not put it down. Even with a HEA, thinking about this book brings tears to my eyes.
I highly recommend anyone to read this, who doesn't love a Broody hockey player. But please check trigger warnings before proceeding. I would recommend reading book one first
August 21, 2024
Can confirm I had tears in my eyes for 90% of this book 😭
Not a week goes by where I don’t think about nodus tollens at least once. And this.. this was what I needed to mend my heart back together again.
Just knowing these two found peace, yes it may have been 10 years later but they still found their peace within each other. They were the missing piece of each others life puzzle.
The writing was beautiful, and definitely takes you on the biggest emotional roller coaster. So much delicious tension but also a journey of Mal and Wren figuring out how to cope with their grief and how to move on while still honouring Hayes.
I cannot recommend this duet enough. I will forever love this it was the perfect ending. I am so proud of Remi and I hope everyone takes a chance on these books ❤️
Not a week goes by where I don’t think about nodus tollens at least once. And this.. this was what I needed to mend my heart back together again.
Just knowing these two found peace, yes it may have been 10 years later but they still found their peace within each other. They were the missing piece of each others life puzzle.
The writing was beautiful, and definitely takes you on the biggest emotional roller coaster. So much delicious tension but also a journey of Mal and Wren figuring out how to cope with their grief and how to move on while still honouring Hayes.
I cannot recommend this duet enough. I will forever love this it was the perfect ending. I am so proud of Remi and I hope everyone takes a chance on these books ❤️
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August 25, 2024
Ugly crying
Book one left your heart ripped in two and stomped on the ground. Book two threw some more dirt on it before picking it up and. dusting it off and stitching it back together. Highly recommend reading one and two in the safety of your home with lots of tissues on hand so people don't panic if you try to read book one or two in public.
Very well written to feel all the emotions. I do wish there was more mention of Wren's condition and what happened to her in the end of book two. Also wish there was more mention of her parents somewhere. She mentions them briefly in book one, and that she loved her parents, but only mentions her relationship with Hayes parents after that.
Book one left your heart ripped in two and stomped on the ground. Book two threw some more dirt on it before picking it up and. dusting it off and stitching it back together. Highly recommend reading one and two in the safety of your home with lots of tissues on hand so people don't panic if you try to read book one or two in public.
Very well written to feel all the emotions. I do wish there was more mention of Wren's condition and what happened to her in the end of book two. Also wish there was more mention of her parents somewhere. She mentions them briefly in book one, and that she loved her parents, but only mentions her relationship with Hayes parents after that.
May 20, 2025
Another tearjerker but with an HEA
I bought this sequel immediately after finishing “Nodus Tollens,” and it was worth every minute it took to finish Wren’s story. Mal is the perfect other half of her soul after she lost Hayes. I love that he’s never forgotten or pushed out of the story. I believe in spirits, and having characters sense or hear Hayes makes me bawl.
This book does not have as many errors as book 1. There are still flaws like “lump” on a log instead of bump. She uses “had” too often. She still uses titled instead of tilted. She also shortened Mal from 6’ 7” to 6’ 4”. But, there are no major issues, no plot holes, and nothing improbable. I am not removing stars for flaws. This book - both books - merit all 5 stars.
I bought this sequel immediately after finishing “Nodus Tollens,” and it was worth every minute it took to finish Wren’s story. Mal is the perfect other half of her soul after she lost Hayes. I love that he’s never forgotten or pushed out of the story. I believe in spirits, and having characters sense or hear Hayes makes me bawl.
This book does not have as many errors as book 1. There are still flaws like “lump” on a log instead of bump. She uses “had” too often. She still uses titled instead of tilted. She also shortened Mal from 6’ 7” to 6’ 4”. But, there are no major issues, no plot holes, and nothing improbable. I am not removing stars for flaws. This book - both books - merit all 5 stars.
August 24, 2024
Ten years ago, wren’s boyfriend, Hayes, passed away and Hayes’s best friend, Mal left. Hayes’s parents and Wren cannot stand Mal being estranged any longer, so they hatch a plan to bring the grumpy hockey player back. What wren doesn’t anticipate for is finding solace in each other.
This novel was so emotional, but the end was so rewarding - seeing wren and Mal get their happy ever after was beautiful. This is a lovely novel focusing on the hardships and rewards of loss, love and healing. For me, I took a few days to savour the content of this novel as it was so rich in emotions and I loved reading each and every page.
This novel was so emotional, but the end was so rewarding - seeing wren and Mal get their happy ever after was beautiful. This is a lovely novel focusing on the hardships and rewards of loss, love and healing. For me, I took a few days to savour the content of this novel as it was so rich in emotions and I loved reading each and every page.
September 5, 2024
I don't know what I expected going into this book, but ten years later. Hmm, I have words for that.
I loved this book. It was the perfect ending for Mal and Wren. Ten years were needed between them, even though they led to heartbreak.
The months together helped them heal what they couldn't over the ten years. Mal helps Wren heal and understand that Hayes will always be there with them.
I think this book definitely shattered my heart a little more, but overall, I healed from ____ death in book one. This duet was heart-shattering but so cute and healing. Thank you, Remi Rose, for this fabulous duet. Can't wait to read more from you :)
I loved this book. It was the perfect ending for Mal and Wren. Ten years were needed between them, even though they led to heartbreak.
The months together helped them heal what they couldn't over the ten years. Mal helps Wren heal and understand that Hayes will always be there with them.
I think this book definitely shattered my heart a little more, but overall, I healed from ____ death in book one. This duet was heart-shattering but so cute and healing. Thank you, Remi Rose, for this fabulous duet. Can't wait to read more from you :)
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