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Hale Brothers #2
Hade
She's my best friend's little sister and the only person who can save me from my darkness.
RILEY EVANS has been in love with her sister’s best friend HAYDEN HALE for as long as she can remember. He’s never noticed her, and even when he finally does, he keeps his distance.
Years later, Hayden is a world-famous musician, shattered by his friend’s death and drowning in guilt inside his penthouse walls. Riley walked away from the stage and chose to teach kids ballet instead of chasing unattainable perfection.
When her sister asks her to check on Hayden, Riley doesn’t expect to connect with him in such a close way. She definitely doesn’t expect one night to change everything.
Now she’s pregnant with his child.
With the press circling and his grief pinning him in place, Hayden is terrified of destroying the only person who makes him feel alive—Riley. And yet he can’t help but fall for her. Will he finally admit that she’s never been invisible to him, or will he lose her forever because she’s done waiting for him to choose her?
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HADE is a steamy accidental pregnancy rockstar romance. The book two of Hale Brothers series and can be read as a standalone.
RILEY EVANS has been in love with her sister’s best friend HAYDEN HALE for as long as she can remember. He’s never noticed her, and even when he finally does, he keeps his distance.
Years later, Hayden is a world-famous musician, shattered by his friend’s death and drowning in guilt inside his penthouse walls. Riley walked away from the stage and chose to teach kids ballet instead of chasing unattainable perfection.
When her sister asks her to check on Hayden, Riley doesn’t expect to connect with him in such a close way. She definitely doesn’t expect one night to change everything.
Now she’s pregnant with his child.
With the press circling and his grief pinning him in place, Hayden is terrified of destroying the only person who makes him feel alive—Riley. And yet he can’t help but fall for her. Will he finally admit that she’s never been invisible to him, or will he lose her forever because she’s done waiting for him to choose her?
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HADE is a steamy accidental pregnancy rockstar romance. The book two of Hale Brothers series and can be read as a standalone.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2026
About the author
Anastasija White
14 books1,174 followersAnastasija is an indie author who spends her days creating swoon-worthy and steamy stories that will make your heart race. Her writing is filled with flawed and relatable characters that you'll find yourself rooting for. Whether you're in the mood for angsty drama or steamy romance, her stories take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with guaranteed happy endings.
When she's not writing, she loves to lose herself in reading books, rewatching her favorite tv-shows and spending time with her son. She loves traveling and exploring the world, and then including places she visited in her novels.
If you're a fan of romance that leaves you breathless and begging for more, Anastasija is the author for you. Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok, where she loves to hear from her readers and share sneak peeks of her books and upcoming projects.
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August 18, 2026
3.5 🌟
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hayden & Riley - what a beautiful story theirs is. Hayden, our broken boy MMC. He's holding on to so much grief and guilt. Riley is our fierce FMC who has had a crush on Hayden for years, being his rock and always checking in on him to make sure he's ok when he's ignoring the world.
Circumstances have Riley moving in with Hayden temporarily, and the sparks are flying, the chemistry is off the charts between them and the tension 🔥and when they finally give in to temptation 😮💨 our girl ends up pregnant and let me tell you, that boy steps up and is determined to get his life back on track to be everything Riley and their baby needs 🥹
This one does cover some heavy topics so make sure to check triggers before going in ❤️🩹 Ana has done an amazing job and these topics are written so well 🥹 If you love a rockstar romance with a troubled MMC, add this one to the tbr.
A moment for the dedication -
To the ones who stayed.
And to those who are still learning how to live after someone they love couldn't.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 -
🎸Broken Boy
🩰Accidental Pregnancy
🎸Rockstar x Ballerina
🩰Best Friend's Little Sister
🎸Forced Proximity
Circumstances have Riley moving in with Hayden temporarily, and the sparks are flying, the chemistry is off the charts between them and the tension 🔥and when they finally give in to temptation 😮💨 our girl ends up pregnant and let me tell you, that boy steps up and is determined to get his life back on track to be everything Riley and their baby needs 🥹
This one does cover some heavy topics so make sure to check triggers before going in ❤️🩹 Ana has done an amazing job and these topics are written so well 🥹 If you love a rockstar romance with a troubled MMC, add this one to the tbr.
A moment for the dedication -
To the ones who stayed.
And to those who are still learning how to live after someone they love couldn't.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 -
🎸Broken Boy
🩰Accidental Pregnancy
🎸Rockstar x Ballerina
🩰Best Friend's Little Sister
🎸Forced Proximity
March 23, 2026
This book was so hyped up and I kept seeing it on Tiktok. I'm really disappointed and kinda wish I dnf'ed. it was really not good. It read like poorly written one direction fanfiction and not in a good way. The pacing of it was weird. The plot was all over the place. They're friends, but she's in love with him, and can't handle seeing him flirt. He's obsessed but flirts with other people and is at another woman's beck and call. They invent reasons why they shouldn't be together. they fight constantly. It took forever to finish and just felt like it dragged on forever. there are better friends to lovers, rockstar romance, and surprise pregnancy books out there. don't waste your time
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.
Hade was my first book by Anastasija White, and now I’m wondering why I waited so long to pick up one of her books. Just make sure to check the content warnings before going in because this story covers some pretty heavy topics.
I ended up loving Hade and Riley. They both felt like real people who were carrying a lot, and I found myself getting emotionally invested in their journey almost right away. Their relationship had such a natural progression, and the chemistry between them was so easy to believe. I was rooting for them the entire time.
What I loved most was how emotional this book was without feeling overdone. It has plenty of heartbreaking moments, but it’s also full of hope, healing, and love. It really reminded me that some of the best romances are about helping each other through life’s hardest moments.
The audiobook was fantastic too. The narrators did an amazing job bringing the characters and emotions to life, and I found myself completely immersed from beginning to end.
Overall, this was such a beautiful and emotional read, and I’m already excited to pick up the next book in the series. If you like romances with heart, emotional depth, and characters you’ll genuinely care about, I definitely recommend this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.
Hade was my first book by Anastasija White, and now I’m wondering why I waited so long to pick up one of her books. Just make sure to check the content warnings before going in because this story covers some pretty heavy topics.
I ended up loving Hade and Riley. They both felt like real people who were carrying a lot, and I found myself getting emotionally invested in their journey almost right away. Their relationship had such a natural progression, and the chemistry between them was so easy to believe. I was rooting for them the entire time.
What I loved most was how emotional this book was without feeling overdone. It has plenty of heartbreaking moments, but it’s also full of hope, healing, and love. It really reminded me that some of the best romances are about helping each other through life’s hardest moments.
The audiobook was fantastic too. The narrators did an amazing job bringing the characters and emotions to life, and I found myself completely immersed from beginning to end.
Overall, this was such a beautiful and emotional read, and I’m already excited to pick up the next book in the series. If you like romances with heart, emotional depth, and characters you’ll genuinely care about, I definitely recommend this one.
February 28, 2026
Well I’m speechless, this book was everything! Truly the emotions you feel reading this book and the way Anastasija writes connects so deeply. This is book two in the Hale Brothers Series and features rockstar Hayden or Hades and ballerina Riley. Riley is Hayden’s best friends little sister and she has always been there for him especially after the loss he suffered. This one does cover some heavy topics like grief/loss, depression and mentions of suicide however they were beautifully written. This book is all about the journey of grief. I have read all of Anastasija’s work and this one might just be my new favourite.
I received a complementary copy from the author.
I received a complementary copy from the author.
March 12, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Started out really good, and it was good until the end. But somewhere it lost the pace and got a little slow, maybe around the 60% mark? But story wise? I really liked it, it was soooo much better than book one.
Hayden 💔 I enjoyed how emotional this book was and that you really got to see how vulnerable the characters were, especially Hade. I also liked Riley a lot, such a sweetheart 🥹
Started out really good, and it was good until the end. But somewhere it lost the pace and got a little slow, maybe around the 60% mark? But story wise? I really liked it, it was soooo much better than book one.
Hayden 💔 I enjoyed how emotional this book was and that you really got to see how vulnerable the characters were, especially Hade. I also liked Riley a lot, such a sweetheart 🥹
March 16, 2026
Omg, what a book! Hade by Anastasija White stirred something inside me. I kept trying to stop reading, but I just couldn’t, and when I actually had to stop… my mind was still on the book and I couldn’t wait to continue it.
🎶 “Flirting with her feels like oxygen—I can’t live without it.” 💙
I empathized with Hayden and I understood him. From the outside, it might be frustrating to witness some of the actions and decisions he makes, the way he takes one step forward and two steps back, but when you put yourself in the character’s shoes, you really do understand him. Besides, grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. We see what it looks like for Hayden, and the author did an excellent job portraying it. I understood his inner turmoil, his lack of self-confidence, and his fear of dragging Riley down with him, his fear of hurting her. And yet, he is there when it matters most, especially when he finds out about the pregnancy, which made me grow very fond of him. His evolution is beautiful and touching.
🎶 “She’s mine, and I’ll make sure I’m worthy of her.”
There’s also a bit of mystery, because we’re not told exactly what happened to Ry or what made her give up ballet. I mention this often, but I love books that have that small hint of suspense, the kind that makes me eager to discover the whole story and better understand the characters. But until then, my heart broke every time she was left longing for more in her relationship with Hayden. I appreciated her altruism, the fact that she knows Hayden needs her and risks her heart to be there for him, but I also admired that she’s ready to set boundaries when she feels it’s necessary.
I really enjoyed this story, reading about how their relationship evolves and how things slowly fall into place. We get sweet moments, but it isn’t easy and everything isn’t perfect, and that’s what makes the story feel so special and full of emotion.
★★★★☆
Congrats, @anastasija.white.author! Thank you so much @greyspromo for sending me this ARC! ❤️
🎶 “Flirting with her feels like oxygen—I can’t live without it.” 💙
I empathized with Hayden and I understood him. From the outside, it might be frustrating to witness some of the actions and decisions he makes, the way he takes one step forward and two steps back, but when you put yourself in the character’s shoes, you really do understand him. Besides, grief doesn’t look the same for everyone. We see what it looks like for Hayden, and the author did an excellent job portraying it. I understood his inner turmoil, his lack of self-confidence, and his fear of dragging Riley down with him, his fear of hurting her. And yet, he is there when it matters most, especially when he finds out about the pregnancy, which made me grow very fond of him. His evolution is beautiful and touching.
🎶 “She’s mine, and I’ll make sure I’m worthy of her.”
There’s also a bit of mystery, because we’re not told exactly what happened to Ry or what made her give up ballet. I mention this often, but I love books that have that small hint of suspense, the kind that makes me eager to discover the whole story and better understand the characters. But until then, my heart broke every time she was left longing for more in her relationship with Hayden. I appreciated her altruism, the fact that she knows Hayden needs her and risks her heart to be there for him, but I also admired that she’s ready to set boundaries when she feels it’s necessary.
I really enjoyed this story, reading about how their relationship evolves and how things slowly fall into place. We get sweet moments, but it isn’t easy and everything isn’t perfect, and that’s what makes the story feel so special and full of emotion.
★★★★☆
Congrats, @anastasija.white.author! Thank you so much @greyspromo for sending me this ARC! ❤️
March 6, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
📚 Standalone Book
🗣️ Dual POV
💥 Check Your Triggers
🖤 M/F
Hade is one of those books that pulls you into a darker, moodier world right from the start and doesn’t let go. The atmosphere is heavy, emotional, and intense, with a storyline that leans into pain, and complicated relationships in a way that keeps you hooked.
Hade as an MMC is not your typical “easy to love” character—he’s intense, and carries a darkness [grief] that seeps into everything he does. But that’s what makes him so compelling. Watching his layers slowly unravel and seeing the vulnerability beneath was honestly one of my favorite parts of the book.
The FMC holds her own in a world that’s anything but forgiving. She’s strong without being unbreakable, and her dynamic with Hade is full of tension, push and pull, and moments that feel both raw and real. Their relationship isn’t simple or clean but that’s exactly the point.
This is definitely not a light read. The emotional depth, darker themes of grief, and intensity throughout mean you’ll want to go in prepared but if you like stories that explore the messier sides of love and grief, this one delivers.
Tropes:
🖤 Angst
🩰 Emotional Trauma & Healing
🖤 Strong FMC
🩰 Push & Pull Relationship
🖤 Love Conquers All
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
📚 Standalone Book
🗣️ Dual POV
💥 Check Your Triggers
🖤 M/F
Hade is one of those books that pulls you into a darker, moodier world right from the start and doesn’t let go. The atmosphere is heavy, emotional, and intense, with a storyline that leans into pain, and complicated relationships in a way that keeps you hooked.
Hade as an MMC is not your typical “easy to love” character—he’s intense, and carries a darkness [grief] that seeps into everything he does. But that’s what makes him so compelling. Watching his layers slowly unravel and seeing the vulnerability beneath was honestly one of my favorite parts of the book.
The FMC holds her own in a world that’s anything but forgiving. She’s strong without being unbreakable, and her dynamic with Hade is full of tension, push and pull, and moments that feel both raw and real. Their relationship isn’t simple or clean but that’s exactly the point.
This is definitely not a light read. The emotional depth, darker themes of grief, and intensity throughout mean you’ll want to go in prepared but if you like stories that explore the messier sides of love and grief, this one delivers.
Tropes:
🖤 Angst
🩰 Emotional Trauma & Healing
🖤 Strong FMC
🩰 Push & Pull Relationship
🖤 Love Conquers All
March 24, 2026
‧₊˚♪ 𝄞₊˚⊹ 𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 ‧₊˚♪ 𝄞₊˚⊹
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨, 𝙍𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙮. 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
Such an enjoyable and emotional read! The story pulled me in right from the start, even though the pacing felt a little fast in the beginning. The middle slowed down for me, but the ending really made up for it. The epilogue and bonus chapter were my favorite parts — those sweet family moments were so beautiful and made my heart ache in the best way.
I really appreciated how grief was portrayed. It felt honest and showed important stages.
Watching Hayden go through it all and grow into a stronger version of himself was one of the highlights for me. And his development…he really turned into the softest gentleman, which made everything feel so worth it.
Riley was such a sweet character, but I especially loved that she stood up for herself, even when it came to Hayden.
The chemistry was definitely there and the spice was great!
One of my favorite moments was the auditorium scene — something about it felt so intimate and unforgettable.
The only thing that frustrated me a bit was how often Hayden pushed her away after getting close to her. It made sense emotionally, but it still hurt every time. I also thought we'd be seeing more of his rockstar life, I was excited to see more of that side of him.
Overall, a really good read that explores grief, long-time feelings, and growth in a meaningful way.
ׂ╰┈➤ I recommend this book to anyone who loves:
• friends to lovers
• rockstar romance
• broken boy
• accidental pregnancy
• unrequited love
• best friend's little sister
• ballerina x rockstar
• forced proximity
• mental health rep
• NYC based
• a few spicy scenes
THANK YOU TO:
Anastasija White
for sending me an early copy of this book
in exchange for an honest review!
. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁.⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨, 𝙍𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙮. 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
Such an enjoyable and emotional read! The story pulled me in right from the start, even though the pacing felt a little fast in the beginning. The middle slowed down for me, but the ending really made up for it. The epilogue and bonus chapter were my favorite parts — those sweet family moments were so beautiful and made my heart ache in the best way.
I really appreciated how grief was portrayed. It felt honest and showed important stages.
Watching Hayden go through it all and grow into a stronger version of himself was one of the highlights for me. And his development…he really turned into the softest gentleman, which made everything feel so worth it.
Riley was such a sweet character, but I especially loved that she stood up for herself, even when it came to Hayden.
The chemistry was definitely there and the spice was great!
One of my favorite moments was the auditorium scene — something about it felt so intimate and unforgettable.
The only thing that frustrated me a bit was how often Hayden pushed her away after getting close to her. It made sense emotionally, but it still hurt every time. I also thought we'd be seeing more of his rockstar life, I was excited to see more of that side of him.
Overall, a really good read that explores grief, long-time feelings, and growth in a meaningful way.
ׂ╰┈➤ I recommend this book to anyone who loves:
• friends to lovers
• rockstar romance
• broken boy
• accidental pregnancy
• unrequited love
• best friend's little sister
• ballerina x rockstar
• forced proximity
• mental health rep
• NYC based
• a few spicy scenes
THANK YOU TO:
Anastasija White
for sending me an early copy of this book
in exchange for an honest review!
. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁.⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹
March 7, 2026
•ARC Review•
📖 Hade
💐 Anastasija White
⭐️⭐️ (2/5)
Review:
Honestly, this wasn’t one of my best reads. I didn’t enjoy the story very much. It touches on some heavy topics, and in my opinion they weren’t handled very well. The characters also felt a bit flat to me.
I had mixed feelings about the FMC — I liked her at times, but I also felt like she let the MMC walk all over her. As for the MMC, he was portrayed as very depressed, but whenever Riley the FMC showed up he suddenly seemed completely fine, which felt inconsistent.
Their relationship was also a bit meh to me. I actually felt more chemistry between the MMC and a side character than between him and the FMC.
Big thanks to Greys Promotion and the author for the ARC! ✨
📖 Hade
💐 Anastasija White
⭐️⭐️ (2/5)
Review:
Honestly, this wasn’t one of my best reads. I didn’t enjoy the story very much. It touches on some heavy topics, and in my opinion they weren’t handled very well. The characters also felt a bit flat to me.
I had mixed feelings about the FMC — I liked her at times, but I also felt like she let the MMC walk all over her. As for the MMC, he was portrayed as very depressed, but whenever Riley the FMC showed up he suddenly seemed completely fine, which felt inconsistent.
Their relationship was also a bit meh to me. I actually felt more chemistry between the MMC and a side character than between him and the FMC.
Big thanks to Greys Promotion and the author for the ARC! ✨
March 13, 2026
I LOVE ACCIDENTAL PREGNANCIES, SUE ME 🤷🏼♀️
A truly well written book. Amazing mental health representation and written so thoughtfully, gives you a glimpse into the struggles people go through with grief and depression
Hayden is a rockstar, who recently lost his friend and band member to suicide. Riley is his best friends little sister and the best friend also happens to be married to his brother (Go read book 1, Hale - you won’t regret it)
Riley has crushed HARD on Hayden for years, she’s looking out for him during a hard time in his life and things get a bit messy between the two of them…
A few times in this book I was literally screaming at my kindle because Hayden kept pushing her away!!! It was genuinely breaking my heart 🥲
The spice? 10/10, loved every second of it
The story had me hooked. It was heartbreaking, emotional, smutty, thoughtful and relatable. I laughed, cried and every emotion in between.
A truly well written book. Amazing mental health representation and written so thoughtfully, gives you a glimpse into the struggles people go through with grief and depression
Hayden is a rockstar, who recently lost his friend and band member to suicide. Riley is his best friends little sister and the best friend also happens to be married to his brother (Go read book 1, Hale - you won’t regret it)
Riley has crushed HARD on Hayden for years, she’s looking out for him during a hard time in his life and things get a bit messy between the two of them…
A few times in this book I was literally screaming at my kindle because Hayden kept pushing her away!!! It was genuinely breaking my heart 🥲
The spice? 10/10, loved every second of it
The story had me hooked. It was heartbreaking, emotional, smutty, thoughtful and relatable. I laughed, cried and every emotion in between.
March 4, 2026
Get ready to be emotional, because this book will make you feel.
You’ll feel the loss of a friend, the longing of a childhood crush, and the shift when their worlds turn upside down.
It has a beautiful plot and is easy to read, even though some of the themes are heavy.
The love story doesn’t feel unrealistic or over-the-top, and that’s exactly why I loved it. It feels grounded and real. The twists and turns reflect the ups and downs of a normal relationship.
The spice is at the perfect level. And the way the piercings are described… I have questions.
You’ll feel the loss of a friend, the longing of a childhood crush, and the shift when their worlds turn upside down.
It has a beautiful plot and is easy to read, even though some of the themes are heavy.
The love story doesn’t feel unrealistic or over-the-top, and that’s exactly why I loved it. It feels grounded and real. The twists and turns reflect the ups and downs of a normal relationship.
The spice is at the perfect level. And the way the piercings are described… I have questions.
April 15, 2026
Hade Anastasija White
Niesamowcie dziękuję Grey’s Promotions oraz autorce za ARC tej książki.
Historia Riley oraz Haydena jest naprawdę przepiękna, ale jednocześnie bolesna. Hayden przeżywa żałobę po stracie jednej z najbliższych mu osób. Nie jest to dla niego łatwe i nie potrafi wydostać się ze spirali wyrzutów sumienia, że nie zrobił czegoś wcześniej, że nie zareagował i nie starał się bardziej, aby pomóc swojemu przyjacielowi. Przez to wszystko nie jest w stanie pisać nowych piosenek czy grać. Jego rodzina, najbliżsi martwią się o niego, ale Hayden nie chce tak prawdziwie przyznać się, jak źle z nim jest, aby nie martwić ich jeszcze bardziej w szczególności swojej przyjaciółki Piper.
Ana pokazała tutaj żałobę taką, jaką jest naprawdę, czyli pełną wzlotów i upadków, zagubienia, czarnych myśli i próbie ułożenia swojej codzienności ze świadomością, że w naszym życiu nie ma już tej ważnej dla nas osoby. Hayden przeszedł naprawdę wiele, a jego myśli rozrywały myśli na tak wiele małych kawałków.
Na szczęście światło do jego codzienności wprowadzała Riley. To niesamowita dziewczyna, która sama w tak młodym wieku przeszła tak wiele i starała się nie poddawać. Iść przez życie dalej. Balet był dla Riley niesamowicie ważny, był zapisany w jej DNA – pomimo tego, żę nie występowała już na wielkich scenach to nauczała innych i to było wspaniałe, bo się w tym odnajdywała, a dzieci ją uwielbiały. Ta dziewczyna zdecydowanie nie miała szczęścia do mężczyzn, ale po swojej stronie stała Nastya – prawdziwą przyjaciółkę, która zrobiłaby dla niej wszystko. No i w tym wszystkim jest jeszcze Hayden – złamany chłopak, w którym Riley podkochiwała się odkąd była nastolatką. Riley miała złote serce, bo starała się pomagać Haydenowi pomimo tego, że wiedziała, że może skończyć ze złamanym sercem.
Uczucie między nimi pojawiało się stopniowo. Potrzebowało czasu, aby dojrzeć. A co najważniejsze Riley postawiła na siebie i swój komfort, a Hayden zaczął walczyć zarówno o relację z dziewczyną, jak i o siebie samego. Uświadomił sobie, że ma po co żyć. I dotrzymywał słowa, starał się, dbał o Riley i o ich nienarodzone dziecko (TO NIE SPOJLER). Mało tego w końcu dotarło do niego, że to Riley wnosi do jego życia światło i kolory. Bo to ona jest jego Persefoną i dzięki niej w jego życiu kwitną kwiaty. Droga tej dwójki wyboista, ale w ostatecznym rozrachunku warto było podjąć walkę o tę relację.
Niesamowcie dziękuję Grey’s Promotions oraz autorce za ARC tej książki.
Historia Riley oraz Haydena jest naprawdę przepiękna, ale jednocześnie bolesna. Hayden przeżywa żałobę po stracie jednej z najbliższych mu osób. Nie jest to dla niego łatwe i nie potrafi wydostać się ze spirali wyrzutów sumienia, że nie zrobił czegoś wcześniej, że nie zareagował i nie starał się bardziej, aby pomóc swojemu przyjacielowi. Przez to wszystko nie jest w stanie pisać nowych piosenek czy grać. Jego rodzina, najbliżsi martwią się o niego, ale Hayden nie chce tak prawdziwie przyznać się, jak źle z nim jest, aby nie martwić ich jeszcze bardziej w szczególności swojej przyjaciółki Piper.
Ana pokazała tutaj żałobę taką, jaką jest naprawdę, czyli pełną wzlotów i upadków, zagubienia, czarnych myśli i próbie ułożenia swojej codzienności ze świadomością, że w naszym życiu nie ma już tej ważnej dla nas osoby. Hayden przeszedł naprawdę wiele, a jego myśli rozrywały myśli na tak wiele małych kawałków.
Na szczęście światło do jego codzienności wprowadzała Riley. To niesamowita dziewczyna, która sama w tak młodym wieku przeszła tak wiele i starała się nie poddawać. Iść przez życie dalej. Balet był dla Riley niesamowicie ważny, był zapisany w jej DNA – pomimo tego, żę nie występowała już na wielkich scenach to nauczała innych i to było wspaniałe, bo się w tym odnajdywała, a dzieci ją uwielbiały. Ta dziewczyna zdecydowanie nie miała szczęścia do mężczyzn, ale po swojej stronie stała Nastya – prawdziwą przyjaciółkę, która zrobiłaby dla niej wszystko. No i w tym wszystkim jest jeszcze Hayden – złamany chłopak, w którym Riley podkochiwała się odkąd była nastolatką. Riley miała złote serce, bo starała się pomagać Haydenowi pomimo tego, że wiedziała, że może skończyć ze złamanym sercem.
Uczucie między nimi pojawiało się stopniowo. Potrzebowało czasu, aby dojrzeć. A co najważniejsze Riley postawiła na siebie i swój komfort, a Hayden zaczął walczyć zarówno o relację z dziewczyną, jak i o siebie samego. Uświadomił sobie, że ma po co żyć. I dotrzymywał słowa, starał się, dbał o Riley i o ich nienarodzone dziecko (TO NIE SPOJLER). Mało tego w końcu dotarło do niego, że to Riley wnosi do jego życia światło i kolory. Bo to ona jest jego Persefoną i dzięki niej w jego życiu kwitną kwiaty. Droga tej dwójki wyboista, ale w ostatecznym rozrachunku warto było podjąć walkę o tę relację.
March 17, 2026
#Review: *Hade* - Anastasija White - ARC
4.8/5✨
3/5🌶️
Riley had for a pretty long time a huge crush on her sister's best friend, rockstar Hayden Hale, who was part of a famous band. He and Riley haven't interacted too much, that's why she was sure that Hayden didn't think about her in romantic way. But the recent passing of one of Hayden's band mates changed things between them, especially when Hayden found only in Riley's presence some peace and quiet. But was that slow connection that blossomed between them strong enough to last?
I simply love the way Anastasija creates these angsty stories, which are always putting the characters through such challenging emotions and situations. In this case, Hayden's recent loss was deeply affecting him and I liked how sweet and all-consuming that bond he had with Riley, which emerged following that event. The uncertainty regarding their situation was super intriguing and also that insane tension which was constantly present between them. It was something forbidden and secret, fact which kind of played with their feelings because maybe that was only lust and not true love. That kept me guessing, if that connection would last or not, because of those conflicting feelings Hayden kept on having in his heart and because of the hole that was still very much present after his loss.
Once again, Anastasija has successfully made me fall in love so hard for one of her books💖. I just adored how she built that tension between the main characters and how raw all those feelings from inside them were presented in this story. An initial unrequited love which transformed in something really beautiful and healing. Looved it!!🥰
Many thanks to Anastasija and Grey Promo for being awesome as usual and for accepting me for this splendid e-ARC.💜
✨Tropes
▫️Best Friend's Sister
▫️Secret Romance
▫️Unrequited Love
▫️Angst
▫️Accidental Pregnancy
▫️Mental Health
▫️Rockstar
▫️Forced Proximity
4.8/5✨
3/5🌶️
Riley had for a pretty long time a huge crush on her sister's best friend, rockstar Hayden Hale, who was part of a famous band. He and Riley haven't interacted too much, that's why she was sure that Hayden didn't think about her in romantic way. But the recent passing of one of Hayden's band mates changed things between them, especially when Hayden found only in Riley's presence some peace and quiet. But was that slow connection that blossomed between them strong enough to last?
I simply love the way Anastasija creates these angsty stories, which are always putting the characters through such challenging emotions and situations. In this case, Hayden's recent loss was deeply affecting him and I liked how sweet and all-consuming that bond he had with Riley, which emerged following that event. The uncertainty regarding their situation was super intriguing and also that insane tension which was constantly present between them. It was something forbidden and secret, fact which kind of played with their feelings because maybe that was only lust and not true love. That kept me guessing, if that connection would last or not, because of those conflicting feelings Hayden kept on having in his heart and because of the hole that was still very much present after his loss.
Once again, Anastasija has successfully made me fall in love so hard for one of her books💖. I just adored how she built that tension between the main characters and how raw all those feelings from inside them were presented in this story. An initial unrequited love which transformed in something really beautiful and healing. Looved it!!🥰
Many thanks to Anastasija and Grey Promo for being awesome as usual and for accepting me for this splendid e-ARC.💜
✨Tropes
▫️Best Friend's Sister
▫️Secret Romance
▫️Unrequited Love
▫️Angst
▫️Accidental Pregnancy
▫️Mental Health
▫️Rockstar
▫️Forced Proximity
March 18, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️.75
🎸 Rockstar x Ballerina
🩰 Best Friend's Little Sister
🎸 Accidental Pregnancy
🩰 Forced Proximity
🎸 Broken Boy
⚠️ PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS! PLEASE PROTECT YOUR MENTAL PEACE☮️ ⚠️
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 REVIEW ✨️
I want to start by saying that this is my first book by Anastasija and boy did I choose a DOOZY!! I say that because this covers some very heavy topics. With that said I think she wrote these topics sooo well! I was able to read through the whole book with MINIMAL to almost no issues. It gave me hope for other authors to be able to do this as well!
Hayden and Riley were two of my favorite characters! They both had their baggage of sorts, but there were a lot more than meets the eye. Hade, bless him, was the one who struggled the most with his trauma. He struggled so hard with the loss of his best friend and bandmate. He had survivors guilt when it came to. Riley was his everything, but he had yet to figure out how to make her his whole world without the guilt and the grief.
Riley was the Prima Ballerina who had everything in front of her, but found the small bump in the road, (pun intended.) She not only struggled with a huge life change of being pregnant but also being in love with Hade. This was such a hard palce to be in, but she was able to navigate everything with grace.
The chemistry these two have and the sparks that fly from them are out of this world! With the love that they found in each other, Hade really steps up and does everything and more for Riley. he shows her the love that he carries not only for her but for their unborn child.
I absolutely LOVED this book, and cannot wait for the next installment!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Anastasija White & Grey's Promotions ✨️ for the complimentary 📚 ARC 📚. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
🌶️🌶️.75
🎸 Rockstar x Ballerina
🩰 Best Friend's Little Sister
🎸 Accidental Pregnancy
🩰 Forced Proximity
🎸 Broken Boy
⚠️ PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS! PLEASE PROTECT YOUR MENTAL PEACE☮️ ⚠️
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 REVIEW ✨️
I want to start by saying that this is my first book by Anastasija and boy did I choose a DOOZY!! I say that because this covers some very heavy topics. With that said I think she wrote these topics sooo well! I was able to read through the whole book with MINIMAL to almost no issues. It gave me hope for other authors to be able to do this as well!
Hayden and Riley were two of my favorite characters! They both had their baggage of sorts, but there were a lot more than meets the eye. Hade, bless him, was the one who struggled the most with his trauma. He struggled so hard with the loss of his best friend and bandmate. He had survivors guilt when it came to. Riley was his everything, but he had yet to figure out how to make her his whole world without the guilt and the grief.
Riley was the Prima Ballerina who had everything in front of her, but found the small bump in the road, (pun intended.) She not only struggled with a huge life change of being pregnant but also being in love with Hade. This was such a hard palce to be in, but she was able to navigate everything with grace.
The chemistry these two have and the sparks that fly from them are out of this world! With the love that they found in each other, Hade really steps up and does everything and more for Riley. he shows her the love that he carries not only for her but for their unborn child.
I absolutely LOVED this book, and cannot wait for the next installment!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Anastasija White & Grey's Promotions ✨️ for the complimentary 📚 ARC 📚. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest, and voluntary✨️.
September 26, 2026
Ry baby.......
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ 4.5 Stars
🎧 ALC | 9 hrs 33 mins
🎙️ Narrators: Raven Hawkins & Tristan Josiah
📖 The Hale Brothers #2 (can be read as a standalone, I did.)
🎸 Rockstar MMC
🩰 Ballerina FMC
🖤 Best Friend’s Little Sister
🏠 Forced Proximity / Roommates
🤰 Accidental Pregnancy
🥀 Broken Boy MMC
❤️🩹 Grief + Healing
💭 Unrequited Love
🔥 Friends to Lovers
🧠 Mental Health Rep
✨ Found Family
🌶️ Open Door Romance
I really enjoyed Riley and Hayden’s story. Hayden is carrying so much grief, guilt and depression after losing someone close to him, and I loved that the mental health side of his story wasn’t magically fixed just because he fell in love. He struggles, pulls away, makes mistakes, and has to actually work toward healing. Riley loves him fiercely, but I also loved watching her realize she can support someone without completely losing herself in the process.
And the narration was SO good. Raven Hawkins and Tristan Josiah absolutely sold the emotional moments for me. 🎧🖤 The hurt, tension, chemistry and vulnerability all came through, and I think listening made me connect with Hayden’s headspace even more. I understood where it was coming from, and I loved watching his growth once he finally started believing he could be worthy of the life and love in front of him.
Overall, emotional, steamy, messy and hopeful. If you love a broken rockstar MMC, forced proximity, accidental pregnancy and a romance that actually digs into grief and mental health, this one is worth picking up. ❤️🩹🎸
💬 Favorite quotes:
“You’re my seven minutes, Ry baby. Only you. Always only you.” 🥹
“She’s mine, and I’ll make sure I’m worthy of her.” 🖤
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before reading. This one deals with grief, depression, suicide/loss and other heavier mental-health themes.
Thank you to Tantor Media and NetGalley for providing the ALC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ 4.5 Stars
🎧 ALC | 9 hrs 33 mins
🎙️ Narrators: Raven Hawkins & Tristan Josiah
📖 The Hale Brothers #2 (can be read as a standalone, I did.)
🎸 Rockstar MMC
🩰 Ballerina FMC
🖤 Best Friend’s Little Sister
🏠 Forced Proximity / Roommates
🤰 Accidental Pregnancy
🥀 Broken Boy MMC
❤️🩹 Grief + Healing
💭 Unrequited Love
🔥 Friends to Lovers
🧠 Mental Health Rep
✨ Found Family
🌶️ Open Door Romance
I really enjoyed Riley and Hayden’s story. Hayden is carrying so much grief, guilt and depression after losing someone close to him, and I loved that the mental health side of his story wasn’t magically fixed just because he fell in love. He struggles, pulls away, makes mistakes, and has to actually work toward healing. Riley loves him fiercely, but I also loved watching her realize she can support someone without completely losing herself in the process.
And the narration was SO good. Raven Hawkins and Tristan Josiah absolutely sold the emotional moments for me. 🎧🖤 The hurt, tension, chemistry and vulnerability all came through, and I think listening made me connect with Hayden’s headspace even more. I understood where it was coming from, and I loved watching his growth once he finally started believing he could be worthy of the life and love in front of him.
Overall, emotional, steamy, messy and hopeful. If you love a broken rockstar MMC, forced proximity, accidental pregnancy and a romance that actually digs into grief and mental health, this one is worth picking up. ❤️🩹🎸
💬 Favorite quotes:
“You’re my seven minutes, Ry baby. Only you. Always only you.” 🥹
“She’s mine, and I’ll make sure I’m worthy of her.” 🖤
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before reading. This one deals with grief, depression, suicide/loss and other heavier mental-health themes.
Thank you to Tantor Media and NetGalley for providing the ALC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
October 18, 2026
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ALC!
3.5⋆˙⟡
tropes: sister's best friend/best friends sister, rockstar, accidental pregnancy, mutual pining, broken boy
spice: a few open door scenes
representation: mental health/grief, chronic illness (thyroid condition)
This was fun. I liked Riley and Hayden a lot. They had great chemistry, and I appreciated that their relationship was still slow to grow even though the feelings were there from the start. I think the representation of Hayden's grief and guilt was very well done, and came across realistic. I did wish that we dove more into Riley's condition, as we didn't learn too much about it or how it affected her. I feel as though it may have been explored more in the first book, but since these are able to be read as standalones, it should be better developed in this one as well. Especially given Riley is the main character here.
I really loved Riley and Nastya's friendship. Honestly, it may have been the highlight of the book for me. The way they were there for each other no matter what gave me such joy. I liked Hayden and Piper's friendship as well, though I wish we had seen more of it.
I'm not sure how I feel about the pacing. The first half felt very slow. Even though it's in the synopsis as the main conflict in the book, Riley doesn't find out she's pregnant until about halfway in or more. After that, the plot seemed to fly. I wish we would have gotten more of the pregnancy, especially considering I went in to this expecting an accidental pregnancy romance. It felt very rushed.
As for the audiobook, I will admit I wasn't entirely a fan of the narrators. I felt the emotion was lacking, and this is such a high emotion book. Regardless, I have not let my experience with the audio impact my star rating for the book.
3.5⋆˙⟡
tropes: sister's best friend/best friends sister, rockstar, accidental pregnancy, mutual pining, broken boy
spice: a few open door scenes
representation: mental health/grief, chronic illness (thyroid condition)
This was fun. I liked Riley and Hayden a lot. They had great chemistry, and I appreciated that their relationship was still slow to grow even though the feelings were there from the start. I think the representation of Hayden's grief and guilt was very well done, and came across realistic. I did wish that we dove more into Riley's condition, as we didn't learn too much about it or how it affected her. I feel as though it may have been explored more in the first book, but since these are able to be read as standalones, it should be better developed in this one as well. Especially given Riley is the main character here.
I really loved Riley and Nastya's friendship. Honestly, it may have been the highlight of the book for me. The way they were there for each other no matter what gave me such joy. I liked Hayden and Piper's friendship as well, though I wish we had seen more of it.
I'm not sure how I feel about the pacing. The first half felt very slow. Even though it's in the synopsis as the main conflict in the book, Riley doesn't find out she's pregnant until about halfway in or more. After that, the plot seemed to fly. I wish we would have gotten more of the pregnancy, especially considering I went in to this expecting an accidental pregnancy romance. It felt very rushed.
As for the audiobook, I will admit I wasn't entirely a fan of the narrators. I felt the emotion was lacking, and this is such a high emotion book. Regardless, I have not let my experience with the audio impact my star rating for the book.
March 12, 2026
Because the way I love you is written in the f*ucking stars. It’s destiny, and whether you like it or not, you’re mine forever
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, I loved HALE so honestly, I went in expecting that I would also really like HADE, HOWEVER, even knowing the tropes and description I was not prepared for how much this book would make me feel.
It has such incredible mental health representation, and I loved how it dealt with the grief.
The love story also felt so natural – honestly the ups and downs of it all and how it intertwined with his grief was truly so special and reflective of the realities of struggling with depression.
I will forever and always love a broken boy mmc, it's my kryptonite really, and on the flip side I am always rooting for the fmc to stand up for herself, and in this respect Riley and Hayden were perfect for me.
It had the perfect amount of angst and Anastasija wrote it so beautifully and with such care and attention, including making you feel so much empathy and respect for the circumstances faced by each of the characters.
One of the most important and satisfying parts of a romance book for me is the emotional intimacy and the emotional growth and this book had this in spades.
* Also, Hade and his actions had me absolutely swooning. The man is so damn thoughtful and caring.
Short blurb: Riley has always loved Hayden. Hayden has recently suffered a large loss (his bandmate and best friend) and is depressed/ grieving that loss. Riley has been checking in on Hayden regularly and due to circumstances outside of her control is forced to move in with him temporarily – then one-night things change – and she gets pregnant.
Tropes:
🎸 musician/rockstar mmc
🩹 grief and healing
🏠 forced proximity
🩰 dancer fmc
🩵 best friend’s sister
🤰 accidental pregnancy
Thank you for the ARC Greys Promotions and Anastasija White.
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, I loved HALE so honestly, I went in expecting that I would also really like HADE, HOWEVER, even knowing the tropes and description I was not prepared for how much this book would make me feel.
It has such incredible mental health representation, and I loved how it dealt with the grief.
The love story also felt so natural – honestly the ups and downs of it all and how it intertwined with his grief was truly so special and reflective of the realities of struggling with depression.
I will forever and always love a broken boy mmc, it's my kryptonite really, and on the flip side I am always rooting for the fmc to stand up for herself, and in this respect Riley and Hayden were perfect for me.
It had the perfect amount of angst and Anastasija wrote it so beautifully and with such care and attention, including making you feel so much empathy and respect for the circumstances faced by each of the characters.
One of the most important and satisfying parts of a romance book for me is the emotional intimacy and the emotional growth and this book had this in spades.
* Also, Hade and his actions had me absolutely swooning. The man is so damn thoughtful and caring.
Short blurb: Riley has always loved Hayden. Hayden has recently suffered a large loss (his bandmate and best friend) and is depressed/ grieving that loss. Riley has been checking in on Hayden regularly and due to circumstances outside of her control is forced to move in with him temporarily – then one-night things change – and she gets pregnant.
Tropes:
🎸 musician/rockstar mmc
🩹 grief and healing
🏠 forced proximity
🩰 dancer fmc
🩵 best friend’s sister
🤰 accidental pregnancy
Thank you for the ARC Greys Promotions and Anastasija White.
February 28, 2026
✨ Woah Anastasija White really outdid herself with this one! ✨
I devoured Hade in under 24 hours 😍
It touches on some heavy topics yet it’s written in such a beautiful and easy to read way 💛
✨ What to expect ✨
🤍 Rockstar x Ballerina
🤍 Best friend’s little sister
🤍 Accidental pregnancy
🤍 Forced proximity
🤍 Life after loss
Hade (Hayden) is struggling after the devastating loss of his friend and everyone around him is worried. Piper sends her sister Riley, to check in on him and that’s when a small light enters his very dark world ✨
Riley has always had a crush on Hayden but now she’s standing right in front of him as the woman she’s grown into.
After a fire forces Riley to move in with Hayden resisting each other becomes impossible 🔥
A few “we really shouldn’t do this again” nights later and a positive pregnancy test changes everything 🤰🏼
I absolutely loved this book 🥹
Anastasija writes about grief with such grace and depth you truly feel the heaviness within the characters and it lingers with you long after you finish.
I don’t usually love the accidental pregnancy trope but I adored it in The Hale Brother Series 💕
Thank you so much Ana for the ARC 💌
I’m incredibly grateful to be able to read your books. I adore your writing and can’t wait to see what’s next ✨📚
I devoured Hade in under 24 hours 😍
It touches on some heavy topics yet it’s written in such a beautiful and easy to read way 💛
✨ What to expect ✨
🤍 Rockstar x Ballerina
🤍 Best friend’s little sister
🤍 Accidental pregnancy
🤍 Forced proximity
🤍 Life after loss
Hade (Hayden) is struggling after the devastating loss of his friend and everyone around him is worried. Piper sends her sister Riley, to check in on him and that’s when a small light enters his very dark world ✨
Riley has always had a crush on Hayden but now she’s standing right in front of him as the woman she’s grown into.
After a fire forces Riley to move in with Hayden resisting each other becomes impossible 🔥
A few “we really shouldn’t do this again” nights later and a positive pregnancy test changes everything 🤰🏼
I absolutely loved this book 🥹
Anastasija writes about grief with such grace and depth you truly feel the heaviness within the characters and it lingers with you long after you finish.
I don’t usually love the accidental pregnancy trope but I adored it in The Hale Brother Series 💕
Thank you so much Ana for the ARC 💌
I’m incredibly grateful to be able to read your books. I adore your writing and can’t wait to see what’s next ✨📚
March 24, 2026
Wow. I have loved everything from Anastasija so far and Hade is no exception. The tropes were perfection and the emotions were so deep, I felt them in my bones.
Hayden goes through so much. I only can relate on a small level, but getting to read it definitely had me all up in my feels. He was such a great MMC even though he has a whole lot of growing to go through to get to the other side.
Riley is just so sweet. I adored everything about her character. I’ve felt that unrequited love she deals with and it makes me want to hug her so tight. Her growth and strength make her such a kick butt FMC and I wish she were real so we could be besties.
The spice…once it started, it was a wild ride. Give me all the open door and goodness was that door wide open 😉 And the whole story just kept me coming back for more. I am so thankful I got to read and love Riley and Hayden’s story. Be sure to check out Hade today!
Hayden goes through so much. I only can relate on a small level, but getting to read it definitely had me all up in my feels. He was such a great MMC even though he has a whole lot of growing to go through to get to the other side.
Riley is just so sweet. I adored everything about her character. I’ve felt that unrequited love she deals with and it makes me want to hug her so tight. Her growth and strength make her such a kick butt FMC and I wish she were real so we could be besties.
The spice…once it started, it was a wild ride. Give me all the open door and goodness was that door wide open 😉 And the whole story just kept me coming back for more. I am so thankful I got to read and love Riley and Hayden’s story. Be sure to check out Hade today!
March 11, 2026
The emotional depth in this story completely pulled me in. Riley and Hayden’s journey through grief, guilt, and healing broke my heart and slowly healed it. Riley is the sweetest FMC, and watching her finally finding her voice and standing up for herself after years of loving Hade was so satisfying. Hade is broken, deep in guilt over his friends bandmate death and emotional closed off, but his journey toward healing, especially going to therapy and trying to be better for Riley and their baby, was powerful. A beautifully emotional story about grief, healing, and finding the strength to move forward. This one stays with you.
Thank you to the author for the eARC, this is my honest review.
Thank you to the author for the eARC, this is my honest review.
March 15, 2026
ARC review 🥹
This was soooo cute! As a musician myself, I usually don’t enjoy romance with musicians as much as other sub-genres, but this one really hit the spot (as expected, since it is by Anastasija) 🙂↕️
Hayden develops so much emotionally throughout the book and it’s amazing to read about it and I loved how Riley supported him in his journey while calling him out on his bullshit 😍
As per usual, Anastasija really didn’t disappoint and I’m super excited to read whatever she writes next 🥰
🫖🫖🫖🫖.🍵
This was soooo cute! As a musician myself, I usually don’t enjoy romance with musicians as much as other sub-genres, but this one really hit the spot (as expected, since it is by Anastasija) 🙂↕️
Hayden develops so much emotionally throughout the book and it’s amazing to read about it and I loved how Riley supported him in his journey while calling him out on his bullshit 😍
As per usual, Anastasija really didn’t disappoint and I’m super excited to read whatever she writes next 🥰
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July 13, 2026
This is really good. I struggled with the male narrator at first but once I’d got used to it I really enjoyed it. The characters are great. It’s about dealing with bereavement and finding love and happiness through the pain. Which does not come easy for either of them, opening up about there struggles. Overall I absolutely loved it, I definitely recommend.
March 8, 2026
First I want to thank Anastasia White and Greg’s Promotions for the advanced readers copy of this book.
I went into Hade expecting emotional whiplash and that’s what I got…but like in the best way, and I liked it.
Miss White said, “may i take your heart out of your chest, throw it across your living room floor, stomp on it three times, let your cat bat it for a little while, and then maybe I can piece it back together?” And I was like, “ok, bet.”
Our MMC, Hayden is our resident rockstar who has issues that are far more messy and complicated than anyone could ever know, and Riley, our FMC, is a boss ass bitch with a soft spot for him. Our now they are having a baby. I don’t wanna spoil anything more, so we will stop with the details there. Just know I highly suggest you continue the journey!
My only complaint? The questionable life choices I made knowing I needed to be up for work that next morning. But I could not stop reading! I needed a recovery plan after some of those scenes. Maybe a snack. Maybe therapy.
Anyway, read it. 10/10 loved it. 😍
I went into Hade expecting emotional whiplash and that’s what I got…but like in the best way, and I liked it.
Miss White said, “may i take your heart out of your chest, throw it across your living room floor, stomp on it three times, let your cat bat it for a little while, and then maybe I can piece it back together?” And I was like, “ok, bet.”
Our MMC, Hayden is our resident rockstar who has issues that are far more messy and complicated than anyone could ever know, and Riley, our FMC, is a boss ass bitch with a soft spot for him. Our now they are having a baby. I don’t wanna spoil anything more, so we will stop with the details there. Just know I highly suggest you continue the journey!
My only complaint? The questionable life choices I made knowing I needed to be up for work that next morning. But I could not stop reading! I needed a recovery plan after some of those scenes. Maybe a snack. Maybe therapy.
Anyway, read it. 10/10 loved it. 😍
Did Not Finish
March 12, 2026Dnf
March 19, 2026
4.75⭐️
June 2, 2026
This wasn’t what I expected and that was the problem...
March 12, 2026
ARC Review 🎸
HADE by @anastasija.white.author
4/5 ⭐
This story had me feeling highs and lows throughout.
Rylie and Hayden were two people who had both seen struggles and hardship.
Rylie has been in love with her sister's best friend forever, and never thought this love would be reciprocated. But things change when he starts to see her as something more than his best friend's little sister.
This is a sweet romance between a rockstar and a ballerina. They both help each other heal and grow to be better.
I really enjoyed the emotional growth of both characters.
This book has
-Accidental pregnancy
-Slow burn
-Best friends little sister
-Forces proximity
-Rockstar x Ballerina
Check trigger warnings just incase.
HADE by @anastasija.white.author
4/5 ⭐
This story had me feeling highs and lows throughout.
Rylie and Hayden were two people who had both seen struggles and hardship.
Rylie has been in love with her sister's best friend forever, and never thought this love would be reciprocated. But things change when he starts to see her as something more than his best friend's little sister.
This is a sweet romance between a rockstar and a ballerina. They both help each other heal and grow to be better.
I really enjoyed the emotional growth of both characters.
This book has
-Accidental pregnancy
-Slow burn
-Best friends little sister
-Forces proximity
-Rockstar x Ballerina
Check trigger warnings just incase.
Review of advance copy
3.5 ⭐️
my heart ached for hayden and all the trauma and grief he was dealing with. same with riley with her own battles, i just wanted to hug her. two broken people who found happiness in each other 😭❤️🩹 this one is definitely very emotional with some heavier topics but the author handled well so please check content warnings
i think the main thing i wish was that hayden was more serious or realized earlier on that he was in love with riley. it was a lot of back and forth mixed signals on his part which was confusing for riley. he definitely showed up though especially after she tells him she’s pregnant, and his surprise gift for her????? 🥹
riley has been in love with her sister’s best friend hayden forever but he’s never noticed her. once he finally does, he keeps his distance. fast forward years later, he is a world famous musician shattered from the death of his friend. riley teaches ballet instead of being on the stage and is tasked with checking in on hayden. she didn’t expect to connect with him with one night changing everything.
tropes: rockstar x ballerina, forced proximity, broken boy, accidental pregnancy, best friend’s little sister, unrequited love
🩰🎸🍼🌧️❤️🩹
my heart ached for hayden and all the trauma and grief he was dealing with. same with riley with her own battles, i just wanted to hug her. two broken people who found happiness in each other 😭❤️🩹 this one is definitely very emotional with some heavier topics but the author handled well so please check content warnings
i think the main thing i wish was that hayden was more serious or realized earlier on that he was in love with riley. it was a lot of back and forth mixed signals on his part which was confusing for riley. he definitely showed up though especially after she tells him she’s pregnant, and his surprise gift for her????? 🥹
riley has been in love with her sister’s best friend hayden forever but he’s never noticed her. once he finally does, he keeps his distance. fast forward years later, he is a world famous musician shattered from the death of his friend. riley teaches ballet instead of being on the stage and is tasked with checking in on hayden. she didn’t expect to connect with him with one night changing everything.
tropes: rockstar x ballerina, forced proximity, broken boy, accidental pregnancy, best friend’s little sister, unrequited love
🩰🎸🍼🌧️❤️🩹
March 13, 2026
arc review
4.75⭐️ | 3🌶️
Riley and Hade’s story was everything 😭 gosh the growth and the healing, the angst of unrequited love and the feeling of not being enough or healthy enough for someone you love 😩 these two were constantly pulling at my heartstrings.
They had their ups and downs on their way to be together, but they pulled through all their mental struggles for each other and in the end their love is just so heartwarming.
The topics in this one were heavy and Ana did such an amazing job writing them and weaving their love story through them. This was truly an amazing book with an amazing story. I love them both so dearly.
Thank you so much for the arc!! 💋
4.75⭐️ | 3🌶️
Riley and Hade’s story was everything 😭 gosh the growth and the healing, the angst of unrequited love and the feeling of not being enough or healthy enough for someone you love 😩 these two were constantly pulling at my heartstrings.
They had their ups and downs on their way to be together, but they pulled through all their mental struggles for each other and in the end their love is just so heartwarming.
The topics in this one were heavy and Ana did such an amazing job writing them and weaving their love story through them. This was truly an amazing book with an amazing story. I love them both so dearly.
Thank you so much for the arc!! 💋
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