I really liked this book. The plot is heavy, and I genuinely appreciated how the emotional aspects of depression were handled. The FMC’s struggles felt real and grounded—her memories, flashbacks, and internal feelings were very well portrayed, and I found myself truly connecting with her journey.
I honestly enjoyed all the characters. Relationship issues played an important role in the story, which added depth, but I would have liked more insight into the MMCs’ internal struggles as well. At times, it felt like their emotional processing stayed a bit too surface-level compared to the FMC’s, and that imbalance stood out.
The groveling could also have been stronger. I understand why the FMC was ready to forgive—especially considering how important emotional stability and strong relationships are for her recovery—but let’s be honest: they were idiots at certain points. I really wished they had worked harder to earn that forgiveness.
One of my favorite aspects was the FMC’s relationship with the brothers. That bond was meaningful and well done, though I would have loved to know them better. Since this is a three-book series, I felt there was room to explore all five male characters more deeply and give each of them more emotional presence and individuality.
I also missed a longer-term epilogue. Seeing where everyone stood a few years down the line would have added a lot of emotional payoff and closure.
Lastly, I missed more interaction between all four of them as a true relationship group. The RH dynamic felt more like three separate relationships rather than one cohesive group, and I would have loved to see more moments where they functioned together as a unit.
Overall, it was an emotionally impactful read with strong themes and characters—I just wished it had gone a bit deeper in certain areas to really make it unforgettable.