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Unraveling You #2
Raveling You
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Ayden Gregory may want to keep running from his nightmares, but he no longer has a choice. His past is catching up with him. And fast. He relies on one person to keep him from crumbling. His best friend Lyric Scott.
Lyric feels helpless watching her best friend’s world turn upside down. But she does her best to remain positive and upbeat. Her band gets their very first gig and even with everything going on, her relationship with Ayden starts to heat up.
But when danger enters Ayden’s life again, even Lyric might not be able to help him.
Ayden Gregory may want to keep running from his nightmares, but he no longer has a choice. His past is catching up with him. And fast. He relies on one person to keep him from crumbling. His best friend Lyric Scott.
Lyric feels helpless watching her best friend’s world turn upside down. But she does her best to remain positive and upbeat. Her band gets their very first gig and even with everything going on, her relationship with Ayden starts to heat up.
But when danger enters Ayden’s life again, even Lyric might not be able to help him.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2015
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January 16, 2015
4.5 stars
Jessica’s Unraveling series is such a refreshing change of pace for her. I love her gut wrenching emotional reads, but every once in a while, I want something to smile about. Lyric Scott is a character you can’t help but to smile at. I just love her! She is the happiest and most fun character Jessica has ever written. And she balances out her damaged and broken friend, Ayden, perfectly.
After finding out small pieces of Ayden’s past, he is on a mission to find out more. To help give his brother some closure and find his sister. And Lyric is all too willing to help him. She is the best friend ever to Ayden. As much as he feels like he doesn’t deserve her friendship, he needs it. It’s one of the only things keeping him together.
All Lyric wants to do is help Ayden. She wants to make him happy, to keep him upbeat and let him know that he is loved and cared about. He doesn’t always make it easy on her, but she tries her best.
As Lyric and Ayden’s band gets a gig, and things start to turn right in that part of their lives, things with Ayden’s past creep back into the picture. Scary things. Things that put Ayden, and possibly Lyric in danger. Ayden can’t remember much of his past. He’s terrified to remember, but he wants to try.
With all this going on, we have that more than friends vibe going on with Lyric and Ayden. Even though Ayden isn’t ready to get very physical with Lyric, they are most definitely more than friends.
How much do I love these two together? So freaking much! Lyric has the best personality and I love her for Ayden. I adore watching them slowly fall for one another. I can’t wait for the next book to come out so we can find out what really happened with Ayden in his past, and hopefully we can get a little more steam added in ;)
This really is one of the best Jessica Sorensen series that has come out in a while. At least for me it is. I love the sweet and sexy connection these two share. I love how they are friends first and foremost, that Lyric is always there for Ayden. There is no silly drama or anything like that. It’s real. Whats between them is real and beautiful. There will still be (at least) one more book in this series. And it ended in a good way- a small cliffy, that didn’t leave you distressed and hanging, but left you wanting so much more!
Jessica’s Unraveling series is such a refreshing change of pace for her. I love her gut wrenching emotional reads, but every once in a while, I want something to smile about. Lyric Scott is a character you can’t help but to smile at. I just love her! She is the happiest and most fun character Jessica has ever written. And she balances out her damaged and broken friend, Ayden, perfectly.
After finding out small pieces of Ayden’s past, he is on a mission to find out more. To help give his brother some closure and find his sister. And Lyric is all too willing to help him. She is the best friend ever to Ayden. As much as he feels like he doesn’t deserve her friendship, he needs it. It’s one of the only things keeping him together.
“You don’t need to put so much... effort into being my friend all the time, especially with how much of a burden I’ve been lately.”
“Like I could simply just quit.” She shakes her head and her smile brightens. “You’re my favorite person. And it’s hard to just stop thinking about my favorite person.”
All Lyric wants to do is help Ayden. She wants to make him happy, to keep him upbeat and let him know that he is loved and cared about. He doesn’t always make it easy on her, but she tries her best.
As Lyric and Ayden’s band gets a gig, and things start to turn right in that part of their lives, things with Ayden’s past creep back into the picture. Scary things. Things that put Ayden, and possibly Lyric in danger. Ayden can’t remember much of his past. He’s terrified to remember, but he wants to try.
With all this going on, we have that more than friends vibe going on with Lyric and Ayden. Even though Ayden isn’t ready to get very physical with Lyric, they are most definitely more than friends.
I never knew it could be like this
Kissing the air from her lungs
And the heavens rain stars down on us
Pieces of shimmering gold around us
Pouring warmth all over us
Kiss me until I can no longer breathe
Raveling me up with you until I can hardly think
How much do I love these two together? So freaking much! Lyric has the best personality and I love her for Ayden. I adore watching them slowly fall for one another. I can’t wait for the next book to come out so we can find out what really happened with Ayden in his past, and hopefully we can get a little more steam added in ;)
This really is one of the best Jessica Sorensen series that has come out in a while. At least for me it is. I love the sweet and sexy connection these two share. I love how they are friends first and foremost, that Lyric is always there for Ayden. There is no silly drama or anything like that. It’s real. Whats between them is real and beautiful. There will still be (at least) one more book in this series. And it ended in a good way- a small cliffy, that didn’t leave you distressed and hanging, but left you wanting so much more!
January 16, 2015
4.5 Lyric & Aiden Stars
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And the award for best heroine in a Jessica Sorensen’s book goes to…LYRIC SCOTT.
There are not enough words to describe just how much I love Lyric Scott. I just hope no one ever hurts her and/or breaks her spirit. She is just so full of life and happiness and hanging in her pov is one of my favorite places to be.
Aiden the beautiful broken boy is handling the news of his brother’s mysterious death with the pressure from authorities to remember the horrors he faced before he was adopted. Aiden has some flashbacks, he is trying to locate his sister and his attraction to Lyric is too hard to resist any longer. In this installment they do become boyfriend/girlfriend.
Lyric’s feelings for Aiden jump through the pages letting me experience the excitement of falling for the first time along both characters' povs. Each and every little movement was delivered with the thrill of contact.
”Then he does something unexpected but amazing. He rests his chin on my shoulder. A gesture so small and plain an outsider wouldn’t think twice about it. Me, I think about it. So much my mind sparks like a hot-wired car.”
Lyric and Aiden’s song writing gives even more insight into their feelings around Aiden's pain and his growing feelings for Lyric and vice versa.
This story ends with another cliffhanger as there will be two more installments still to come in the series. A new course of action to retrieve Aiden's memories will be explored. I fear that the next book is going to be heavy and scary...
This first book is still currently free on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I...
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And the award for best heroine in a Jessica Sorensen’s book goes to…LYRIC SCOTT.
There are not enough words to describe just how much I love Lyric Scott. I just hope no one ever hurts her and/or breaks her spirit. She is just so full of life and happiness and hanging in her pov is one of my favorite places to be.
Aiden the beautiful broken boy is handling the news of his brother’s mysterious death with the pressure from authorities to remember the horrors he faced before he was adopted. Aiden has some flashbacks, he is trying to locate his sister and his attraction to Lyric is too hard to resist any longer. In this installment they do become boyfriend/girlfriend.
Lyric’s feelings for Aiden jump through the pages letting me experience the excitement of falling for the first time along both characters' povs. Each and every little movement was delivered with the thrill of contact.
”Then he does something unexpected but amazing. He rests his chin on my shoulder. A gesture so small and plain an outsider wouldn’t think twice about it. Me, I think about it. So much my mind sparks like a hot-wired car.”
Lyric and Aiden’s song writing gives even more insight into their feelings around Aiden's pain and his growing feelings for Lyric and vice versa.
This story ends with another cliffhanger as there will be two more installments still to come in the series. A new course of action to retrieve Aiden's memories will be explored. I fear that the next book is going to be heavy and scary...
This first book is still currently free on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I...
January 15, 2015
**** 4,5 stars ****
This was another great installment in the series. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Lyric and Ayden are incredible together. They are more than just friends but not in the relationship yet, though they would both like to try but it's too soon for them.
Ayden is damaged, vulnerable and scared of the past he can't remember. "I'm scarred, broken, cracked apart, bleeding out, and I don't know how to make it stop, how to fix myself."
Lyric's personality is dazzling. She is so full of life and fun and strong. She wants to help Ayden so much but also knows when not to push too much. She is just perfect for him.
I loved them as a couple. The interactions are sweet and will give you butterflies. Though their banter is funny, there is also dark side of this story always present in the shadows.
After reading it, I definitely have to catch up on Ethan, Lila, Micha and Ella's story. As parents, they are fantastic. I am very curious now, what they were like when they were younger.
And I loved all the lyrics that reflected MC's thoughts, they are very nice part of this series.
This was another great installment in the series. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Lyric and Ayden are incredible together. They are more than just friends but not in the relationship yet, though they would both like to try but it's too soon for them.
Ayden is damaged, vulnerable and scared of the past he can't remember. "I'm scarred, broken, cracked apart, bleeding out, and I don't know how to make it stop, how to fix myself."
Lyric's personality is dazzling. She is so full of life and fun and strong. She wants to help Ayden so much but also knows when not to push too much. She is just perfect for him.
I loved them as a couple. The interactions are sweet and will give you butterflies. Though their banter is funny, there is also dark side of this story always present in the shadows.
After reading it, I definitely have to catch up on Ethan, Lila, Micha and Ella's story. As parents, they are fantastic. I am very curious now, what they were like when they were younger.
And I loved all the lyrics that reflected MC's thoughts, they are very nice part of this series.
"You seep into my skin, devour me whole.Overall this was quick, very good YA story. I'm impressed with Jessica Sorensen's writing and can't wait for the next one!
Beg me to cave in, give in to what I fear.
You make my body burn. Make my heart bleed.
Make me feel alive. Make it so fucking hard to breathe.
Nothing feels right whenever you're
near.
Everything feels wrong whenever you
disappear.
Fuck, I can't figure out what you're
doing to me.
What you make me feel. Was never
supposed to be."
January 19, 2015
4-4.5 STARS
“Raveling You” is the second installment in the “Unraveling You” Series by Jessica Sorensen.
Ayden is still the broken, lost boy and he still doesn’t remember completely his past. He has to deal with the tragic news – his brother is death and his sister is not there with him. He still doesn’t have any information about her. On top of all that, he’s dealing with the pressure from the police to seek therapy to try to restore his memories. He has so many questions, but no one has the answers.
Lyric is still the sweet girl who's full of happiness. She wants to help Ayden to remember his past, being patient and supportive. Ayden still doesn’t allow anyone to touch him more intimately than holding a hand or a hug, only Lyric who became in time so special for him. Lyric feels connected with Ayden and she starts to want more, other kind of relationship.
Ayden and Lyric’s relationship starts to change when their band gets a gig and when they become more than friends.
Ayden’s past comea back to haunt him. Someone might want to hurt him and he's scared for him and also for Lyric. He want to protect her from his past and also from him, but Lyric is a girl who knows what she wants and she wants to be with Ayden no matter what.
I enjoyed this installment even more than the first one. Once again I loved Lyric and Ayden. Lyric is such a fantastic girl. She is awesome. She is so supportive with Ayden. She tries to be there for him and to understand him and his past as well. She wants to make him smile and laugh, to cheer him up somehow, to comfort him and to heal him. Ayden is so broken. I really felt for him, for his past and also for his brother and sister.
Both Lyric and Ayden’s characterization is well done in this installment. I absolutely adored them. They are so great together and so good for each other. They love is young, but it felt real. They are so cute together.
The story like the first book in the series ends with a cliffhanger, but not a bad one. Can’t wait for the third book in the series!
“Raveling You” is the second installment in the “Unraveling You” Series by Jessica Sorensen.
Ayden is still the broken, lost boy and he still doesn’t remember completely his past. He has to deal with the tragic news – his brother is death and his sister is not there with him. He still doesn’t have any information about her. On top of all that, he’s dealing with the pressure from the police to seek therapy to try to restore his memories. He has so many questions, but no one has the answers.
"I'm scarred, broken, cracked apart, bleeding out, and I don't know how to make it stop, how to fix myself."
Lyric is still the sweet girl who's full of happiness. She wants to help Ayden to remember his past, being patient and supportive. Ayden still doesn’t allow anyone to touch him more intimately than holding a hand or a hug, only Lyric who became in time so special for him. Lyric feels connected with Ayden and she starts to want more, other kind of relationship.
Ayden and Lyric’s relationship starts to change when their band gets a gig and when they become more than friends.
Ayden’s past comea back to haunt him. Someone might want to hurt him and he's scared for him and also for Lyric. He want to protect her from his past and also from him, but Lyric is a girl who knows what she wants and she wants to be with Ayden no matter what.
“I wish I could take away his fear, wish I could free him from his pain.”
I enjoyed this installment even more than the first one. Once again I loved Lyric and Ayden. Lyric is such a fantastic girl. She is awesome. She is so supportive with Ayden. She tries to be there for him and to understand him and his past as well. She wants to make him smile and laugh, to cheer him up somehow, to comfort him and to heal him. Ayden is so broken. I really felt for him, for his past and also for his brother and sister.
Both Lyric and Ayden’s characterization is well done in this installment. I absolutely adored them. They are so great together and so good for each other. They love is young, but it felt real. They are so cute together.
The story like the first book in the series ends with a cliffhanger, but not a bad one. Can’t wait for the third book in the series!
March 19, 2016
4.5 Stars!
Loved this one just as much as the first! I'm off to the next one because I'm dying to know what's going to happen!
LOVE Lyric and Ayden:))
Loved this one just as much as the first! I'm off to the next one because I'm dying to know what's going to happen!
LOVE Lyric and Ayden:))
January 15, 2015
OMG it can't end there I need more so much more this book was so good I hate when I have 2 put it down cause I story is so great it drags u in from the start an the characters r amazin I m so glad we got more of Elle Micha Lila an Ethan but there kids r just as good even though this story is a lil darker than there books it just makes these books much better
I m so luvin lyric and Ayden they r so good 2gether there friendship is the best it so cute I think I luv both of them loads
This story started straight back from where we left the last book Ayden is goin through so much an he as so much still goin on an I feel so sorry 4 him I m just so glad he as lyric she is so strong an is there 4 him al the time she is so strong 4 a young girl but if using have read her parents story u will now where she gets it from I m liking that Ayden is slowly letting lyric get closer 2 him in every way which is very hard for him after everything he as gone through an with him not remembering what happened 2 him he is very frustrated an deal with that an tryin 2 find his sister an the death of his brother it's a lot 2 take in then there's a strange man roaming around there r so many question that needed answering it's just mad I really feel 4 him but it was makes this book an series amazin
January 13, 2015
What the fuck is happening to Sorensen??!
January 16, 2015
How many books are there in this series? I'm hoping book 3 is the last one and I need some more romance between the two.
May 1, 2016
Amazing!!! I loved this sequel just as much as I loved the first book! I can't get enough of Lyric and Ayden.
I felt on edge through the whole book, the suspense was a great addiction to the romance.
I can't believe I have to wait more than 2 months to find out what happens next! Can't wait!!!
June 6, 2017
This book give me the chills and I never think that Jessica Sorensen's books are capable of doing that because she masters in light hearted romance.
January 24, 2016
This book was originally reviewed on The Book Hookup.
5 intense stars
I looooooved this. The suspense, the angsty and UST filled romance and the raw and honest emotion that this evoked. The whole thing was brilliant, and I devoured it in one sitting.
The story started off on a somber, desolate note. My heart was squeezing, just as I know Lyric’s was, as she tried to be there for Ayden. I was immersed in how Lyric felt so helpless. I loved how she described him, “beautiful and sad“, and she truly would have done anything to change him. She loved him through and through, for himself, and that was beautiful and genuine and so well done.
I also loved how Ayden felt about Lyric, “Even in the midst of my darkness, through a storm of pain, Lyric brings me calm.” Ayden’s pain of being broken was so intense it was almost tangible. He was desperate to be fixed, but he didn’t know how to get there. His past was frightening, yet on so many levels he was so brave. I love him fiercely.
The romance…it’s hard to describe, yet the best way I could label it is fragile, yet so strong. Ayden and Lyric love each other, they are the only ones for each other, but the time isn’t right yet. It heats up, but in a way that is overwhelming, so it has to retreat. I know this is vague, but trust me…it is DIVINE.
The foreboding vibe definitely cast a dark shadow as I turned the pages on my kindle. Ayden knew something was coming, Lyric knew something was coming, I knew something was coming, and omg, that gave me pins and needles as I read. Would one of Lyric’s touches flip a switch for Ayden? Would that creepy guy jump out of the bushes? Every page I turned gave me more stress (I loved the stress though). My heart was racing a mile a minute!
The ending….omfg, the ending. We found out so much, yet it got worse and I am so thankful to have book 3 in hand otherwise it would have been a very ugly scene at my house. There is a major cliffhanger!
Rec this? YES! If you love slow burning romances with a suspenseful gritty story, this is a fantastic series to add to your TBR
Happy reading!
5 intense stars
I looooooved this. The suspense, the angsty and UST filled romance and the raw and honest emotion that this evoked. The whole thing was brilliant, and I devoured it in one sitting.
The story started off on a somber, desolate note. My heart was squeezing, just as I know Lyric’s was, as she tried to be there for Ayden. I was immersed in how Lyric felt so helpless. I loved how she described him, “beautiful and sad“, and she truly would have done anything to change him. She loved him through and through, for himself, and that was beautiful and genuine and so well done.
I also loved how Ayden felt about Lyric, “Even in the midst of my darkness, through a storm of pain, Lyric brings me calm.” Ayden’s pain of being broken was so intense it was almost tangible. He was desperate to be fixed, but he didn’t know how to get there. His past was frightening, yet on so many levels he was so brave. I love him fiercely.
The romance…it’s hard to describe, yet the best way I could label it is fragile, yet so strong. Ayden and Lyric love each other, they are the only ones for each other, but the time isn’t right yet. It heats up, but in a way that is overwhelming, so it has to retreat. I know this is vague, but trust me…it is DIVINE.
The foreboding vibe definitely cast a dark shadow as I turned the pages on my kindle. Ayden knew something was coming, Lyric knew something was coming, I knew something was coming, and omg, that gave me pins and needles as I read. Would one of Lyric’s touches flip a switch for Ayden? Would that creepy guy jump out of the bushes? Every page I turned gave me more stress (I loved the stress though). My heart was racing a mile a minute!
The ending….omfg, the ending. We found out so much, yet it got worse and I am so thankful to have book 3 in hand otherwise it would have been a very ugly scene at my house. There is a major cliffhanger!
Rec this? YES! If you love slow burning romances with a suspenseful gritty story, this is a fantastic series to add to your TBR
Happy reading!
February 13, 2021
I am completely obsessed with this series, with everything that is Lyric and Ayden.
Ravelling You is book two in this series
Being able to read the next chapter of their story has been interesting, though their story is happy at times it’s surrounded by darkness constantly.
Ayden’s past is always lurking and waiting to rip the happiness from him. In this book we get a little more about his past and it’s so hard to read, it’s heartbreaking at how a boy at such a young age has been put through the terrible stuff he has.
I’m so grateful he found a friend in Lyric, one of the only people that can make him even slightly happy, this guy deserves happiness instead of everything he does actually feel.
I’m so invested in this book that I’m feeling all sort of things and I’m so desperate to get started on the next book but I’m actually quite terrified of what’s about to go down.
Jessica truly delivered two incredible books in this series so far and I have no doubt the others in the series will be just as amazing.
Ravelling You is book two in this series
Being able to read the next chapter of their story has been interesting, though their story is happy at times it’s surrounded by darkness constantly.
Ayden’s past is always lurking and waiting to rip the happiness from him. In this book we get a little more about his past and it’s so hard to read, it’s heartbreaking at how a boy at such a young age has been put through the terrible stuff he has.
I’m so grateful he found a friend in Lyric, one of the only people that can make him even slightly happy, this guy deserves happiness instead of everything he does actually feel.
I’m so invested in this book that I’m feeling all sort of things and I’m so desperate to get started on the next book but I’m actually quite terrified of what’s about to go down.
Jessica truly delivered two incredible books in this series so far and I have no doubt the others in the series will be just as amazing.
February 7, 2017
Actual rating - 3.5
An enjoyable sequel.
An enjoyable sequel.
January 16, 2015
I have a soft spot for beautiful broken boys and the girls who love, and want to save them. Ayden and Lyric are hands down my favorite JS characters. JS has knocked it out of the park with the chemistry between these two and is weaving one hell of a story with some our most beloved characters. The book is short and picks up with Ayden struggling, everyday - to reconcile with his brother's murder, pressure from the authorities to remember his past, the search for his sister and his feelings for Lyric. he loves her beyond measure but doesn't know how or if he can ever be that guy for her and that KILLS ME. LYRIC - I adore this girl, she is a ray of sunshine, a beautiful soul - she LEAPS off the pages of the book straight into your heart - you cannot help but smile when Lyric speaks. She adores Ayden, there is nothing she wouldn't do for him. She wants so badly to help him through the darkness. It is endearing to watch this first love story unfold - I am literally hand over heart at times, feeling giddy myself. To say these two are soul mates is grossly understated. In true JS form I am sure there is more darkness lurking around the corner for my Ayden, but with Lyric at his side, I have no doubt her light, her spirit can vanquish it for good. Anxiously awaiting the next chapter for my fave YA power couple!!! And of course my buddy read with fairy dusting gal Jennifer <3
July 2, 2015
4.25. My God, is this book heartbreaking. I just want to hug poor Ayden and never let him go!
Lol, now enough with my clinginess! I loved it. I love that Ayden and Lyric are getting closer. But my heart is aching for Ayden because he is such a great character. And so is Lyric. They both deserve happiness.
I can't wait to see what happens but I might hold off until the next book comes out. This book did end in a cliffhanger, but it wasn't too bad. I've read worst cliffhangers I'm glad this one isn't as soul shattering! lol
Lol, now enough with my clinginess! I loved it. I love that Ayden and Lyric are getting closer. But my heart is aching for Ayden because he is such a great character. And so is Lyric. They both deserve happiness.
I can't wait to see what happens but I might hold off until the next book comes out. This book did end in a cliffhanger, but it wasn't too bad. I've read worst cliffhangers I'm glad this one isn't as soul shattering! lol
March 14, 2015
This is definitely a little short for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I love the chemistry between the MC's..she is so patient with him & he is showing her he loves her & trying his hardest to be what he feels she deserves. And that is the kicker she loves him just as he is. We get a little more of the puzzle pieces & I'm so worried about what went on in that home & when he remembers all that...sometimes I agree some things should be left buried. I can't wait till the next installment.
March 26, 2015
First off I have to start by saying that this series needs to be read in order. Sorensen starts this book where the previous book, Unraveling You ends. Ayden Gregory and Lyric Scott have formed a strong friendship. With Lyric’s happy-go-lucky attitude, it’s easy to fall into their rhythm of things. She is just so uplifting and fun that it nicely balances out the darkness that comes with what Ayden is trying to get through.
After the unexpected death of his brother, Felix, Ayden is forced to come to terms with what happened to him. His memories still seemed to be locked up so with the help of a therapist, he is doing all he can to try and remember what happened to him so that he can help the police find the people who did this to his brother. While all that is happening, Lyric and Ayden’s band are working hard to get their first gig. When Lyric’s father has an opening in a tour he is organizing, it’s their one chance to prove to the world, and herself that she is capable of fulfilling her dreams.
My favorite thing about this book is that we get Lyric and Ayden’s full story from the very beginning as they start off as strangers and become friends. Sorensen does a fantastic job of building their trust in one another in the first book and then slowly tests that in the secrets that Ayden keeps from Lyric. The secrets are starting to eat at him and until he can find out what happened to his brother and sister, he will remain distant. Lyric knows this and does everything she can to help him. That’s what I love about her. She’s all or nothing and her devotion to Ayden makes her very endearing.
RAVELING YOU ends on another cliffhanger. Sorensen enjoys drawing out the suspense and with the last few pages, readers are bound to be begging for the next book. I cannot wait to see what happens to Lyric and Ayden, but also to see what she has planned for Sage who Sorensen has made some advancements with. Either way, Jessica Sorensen is an author everyone should be reading. Her books aren’t simple angsty NA. There’s plenty of depth and emotion to them and paired with the unexpected twists and turns, Sorensen remains as one of my favorite go-to authors!
January 24, 2016
That was crazy intense. I need a moment....full review soon.
This book was originally reviewed on The Book Hookup.
5 intense stars
I looooooved this. The suspense, the angsty and UST filled romance and the raw and honest emotion that this evoked. The whole thing was brilliant, and I devoured it in one sitting.
The story started off on a somber, desolate note. My heart was squeezing, just as I know Lyric’s was, as she tried to be there for Ayden. I was immersed in how Lyric felt so helpless. I loved how she described him, “beautiful and sad“, and she truly would have done anything to change him. She loved him through and through, for himself, and that was beautiful and genuine and so well done.
I also loved how Ayden felt about Lyric, “Even in the midst of my darkness, through a storm of pain, Lyric brings me calm.” Ayden’s pain of being broken was so intense it was almost tangible. He was desperate to be fixed, but he didn’t know how to get there. His past was frightening, yet on so many levels he was so brave. I love him fiercely.
The romance…it’s hard to describe, yet the best way I could label it is fragile, yet so strong. Ayden and Lyric love each other, they are the only ones for each other, but the time isn’t right yet. It heats up, but in a way that is overwhelming, so it has to retreat. I know this is vague, but trust me…it is DIVINE.
The foreboding vibe definitely cast a dark shadow as I turned the pages on my kindle. Ayden knew something was coming, Lyric knew something was coming, I knew something was coming, and omg, that gave me pins and needles as I read. Would one of Lyric’s touches flip a switch for Ayden? Would that creepy guy jump out of the bushes? Every page I turned gave me more stress (I loved the stress though). My heart was racing a mile a minute!
The ending….omfg, the ending. We found out so much, yet it got worse and I am so thankful to have book 3 in hand otherwise it would have been a very ugly scene at my house. There is a major cliffhanger!
Rec this? YES! If you love slow burning romances with a suspenseful gritty story, this is a fantastic series to add to your TBR
Happy reading!
This book was originally reviewed on The Book Hookup.
5 intense stars
I looooooved this. The suspense, the angsty and UST filled romance and the raw and honest emotion that this evoked. The whole thing was brilliant, and I devoured it in one sitting.
The story started off on a somber, desolate note. My heart was squeezing, just as I know Lyric’s was, as she tried to be there for Ayden. I was immersed in how Lyric felt so helpless. I loved how she described him, “beautiful and sad“, and she truly would have done anything to change him. She loved him through and through, for himself, and that was beautiful and genuine and so well done.
I also loved how Ayden felt about Lyric, “Even in the midst of my darkness, through a storm of pain, Lyric brings me calm.” Ayden’s pain of being broken was so intense it was almost tangible. He was desperate to be fixed, but he didn’t know how to get there. His past was frightening, yet on so many levels he was so brave. I love him fiercely.
The romance…it’s hard to describe, yet the best way I could label it is fragile, yet so strong. Ayden and Lyric love each other, they are the only ones for each other, but the time isn’t right yet. It heats up, but in a way that is overwhelming, so it has to retreat. I know this is vague, but trust me…it is DIVINE.
The foreboding vibe definitely cast a dark shadow as I turned the pages on my kindle. Ayden knew something was coming, Lyric knew something was coming, I knew something was coming, and omg, that gave me pins and needles as I read. Would one of Lyric’s touches flip a switch for Ayden? Would that creepy guy jump out of the bushes? Every page I turned gave me more stress (I loved the stress though). My heart was racing a mile a minute!
The ending….omfg, the ending. We found out so much, yet it got worse and I am so thankful to have book 3 in hand otherwise it would have been a very ugly scene at my house. There is a major cliffhanger!
Rec this? YES! If you love slow burning romances with a suspenseful gritty story, this is a fantastic series to add to your TBR
Happy reading!
January 19, 2015
4.5 ⭐️S
Jessica Sorensen is my go-to author. I have loved just about all of her books. She has a lot to keep up with and I don't always finish her series. I never finished Ella and Micah's, not because I wasn't liking them but because they were taking so long to come out and I felt good about where I stopped with them, I didn't need anymore of their story. She seems to be getting them out quicker than she used to so I'm really happy about that.
I am loving this series! It is fast becoming my favorite of Sorensen's. It is hard to not fall in love with Lyric and Ayden. Like most others, I think Lyric may very well be my favorite heroine. She is definitely different than Sorensen's other heroines. She's so damn happy! It's refreshing. I am loving the progression of Lyric and Ayden's relationship and I really like how the author has let them be their age. I can't wait to get the rest of their story. The only reason I'm not giving this five stars is because I think this and the first book could've been one book and not two. I can't complain too much because the first one was free but I will a little bit. I didn't want this one to end! I will definitely be reading the next.
January 21, 2015
The intensity heightens as Lyric and Ayden try to piece together the fragments of his past as he suffers from flashbacks and dreams, while continuing his hypnotic therapy sessions. The second installment shows the friendship deepening between the lovely free-spirited Lyric and the achingly broken Ayden. Here, they finally put a label on their relationship defining it as boyfriend/girlfriend. And their physical relationship continues to deepen as well, even though Ayden is still troubled when touched.
As the story continues to move forward at a good clip, we are once again slapped with a cliffhanger. March 2015 can't come soon enough bringing a third installment to satisfy my craving for more of this captivating and emotional series.
As the story continues to move forward at a good clip, we are once again slapped with a cliffhanger. March 2015 can't come soon enough bringing a third installment to satisfy my craving for more of this captivating and emotional series.
February 22, 2015
These books are frustrating, but in a very good way. They make me want to scream and shout but at the same time I need more. I need to know what's going on and I need Ayden to find peace with everything that happened to him in the past.
I really loved the writing. I liked most of the characters, though some had their moments. Then you have the mystery element that will drive me bonkers eventually. I mean, how much longer can she draw this out?
I'm looking forward to the next book and I hope we find out what happened then.
I really loved the writing. I liked most of the characters, though some had their moments. Then you have the mystery element that will drive me bonkers eventually. I mean, how much longer can she draw this out?
I'm looking forward to the next book and I hope we find out what happened then.
January 19, 2015
For some reason, I thought this was only a two book series. So I was really pumped to finally find out what the deal with Ayden and Lyric is. But no, it has to be a four book series. And now I have to wait until March for the next book.
God damn it! I want it NOW!!!
God damn it! I want it NOW!!!
January 14, 2015
Review coming soon!
February 9, 2015
4.5
Now just waiting for the next one...Lila and Ethan pissed me off...Lyric and Ayden are too adorable
Now just waiting for the next one...Lila and Ethan pissed me off...Lyric and Ayden are too adorable
October 12, 2020
Raveling You was absolutely incredible. Ayden and Lyric story continues and I couldn’t help but root for them. Since the beginning I knew something more would happen. I can’t to see what happens between them separately and together.
January 18, 2015
4.5/ 5 STARS
I think it's safe to say that Lyric Scott is my favorite heroine Jessica Sorensen has introduced to us. The way she just radiate such a positive, fun loving energy wherever she is makes me love her and I think she is exactly what Ayden needs. He knows he needs Lyric to balance out the dark thoughts in his mind and I am so glad they're trying to work things out. It's not perfect but I guess you can say they're getting there.
In Raveling You, Ayden is trying to figure out the mystery that is his past. He's trying to recollect any memories from his time before he was adopted but it's getting harder for him, especially now that he's going through therapy. He's also trying to come to terms with his brother's sudden death and now he wants to know where his sister is. My heart truly breaks for Ayden. We discover a few things that possible happened to him when he was kidnapped all those years ago and it seriously is fucked up. I'm not going to sugar coat it. He suffered a lot and we only just scratched the surface of what he went through in this book.
Lyric has been so supportive through it all and very patient with him as well. They're chemistry at this point is completely undeniable. Whenever they're together you can just feel their friendship is more than just friendships. It's so much more. Lyric and Ayden write lyrics together for their band and they pour their feelings out through the lyrics. They both are so open with each other now, even if Ayden is still a little guarded but I don't blame him at all.
I'm really excited for the next books. I believe there are two more in this series and I really don't care how many cliffhangers there will be as long as these books keep coming, I'm perfectly content. This isn't really a cliffhanger. It ends with Lyric wanting to help Ayden through his demons and figure out his past at any cost.
I think it's safe to say that Lyric Scott is my favorite heroine Jessica Sorensen has introduced to us. The way she just radiate such a positive, fun loving energy wherever she is makes me love her and I think she is exactly what Ayden needs. He knows he needs Lyric to balance out the dark thoughts in his mind and I am so glad they're trying to work things out. It's not perfect but I guess you can say they're getting there.
In Raveling You, Ayden is trying to figure out the mystery that is his past. He's trying to recollect any memories from his time before he was adopted but it's getting harder for him, especially now that he's going through therapy. He's also trying to come to terms with his brother's sudden death and now he wants to know where his sister is. My heart truly breaks for Ayden. We discover a few things that possible happened to him when he was kidnapped all those years ago and it seriously is fucked up. I'm not going to sugar coat it. He suffered a lot and we only just scratched the surface of what he went through in this book.
Lyric has been so supportive through it all and very patient with him as well. They're chemistry at this point is completely undeniable. Whenever they're together you can just feel their friendship is more than just friendships. It's so much more. Lyric and Ayden write lyrics together for their band and they pour their feelings out through the lyrics. They both are so open with each other now, even if Ayden is still a little guarded but I don't blame him at all.
I'm really excited for the next books. I believe there are two more in this series and I really don't care how many cliffhangers there will be as long as these books keep coming, I'm perfectly content. This isn't really a cliffhanger. It ends with Lyric wanting to help Ayden through his demons and figure out his past at any cost.
February 1, 2015
I let Sorensen slide with Unraveling You.
In the first book, nothing was resolved, the novel was too short and felt incomplete, and no significant events really happened; however, because I loved the characters and their relationships and the plot, I still loved the book despite its flaws.
Because I loved the characters' and their world so much, I was dying to read the second book hoping Sorensen would step up her game and write something that would make up for the first book.
Sorensen actually managed to do a worse job of things by introducing even more new conflicts, once again, with no resolutions, making it equally, maybe even more, unsatisfyingly short than the first book, and managed to fit more insignificant events into the novel instead of working towards tying up loose ends.
This makes me so sad because I love Lyric and Ayden and their parents and their world so much, but the presentation of the novel just ruins everything for me.
Instead of releasing multiple short books, Sorenson should just release one proper, full-length/full-story book that does the characters' and their stories justice (with maybe a sequel or something).
All in all, if the story had been better executed, I would have given it five stars, but because of all the flaws I mentioned, it's a two, and that's only because I love Lyric and Ayden so much.
In the first book, nothing was resolved, the novel was too short and felt incomplete, and no significant events really happened; however, because I loved the characters and their relationships and the plot, I still loved the book despite its flaws.
Because I loved the characters' and their world so much, I was dying to read the second book hoping Sorensen would step up her game and write something that would make up for the first book.
Sorensen actually managed to do a worse job of things by introducing even more new conflicts, once again, with no resolutions, making it equally, maybe even more, unsatisfyingly short than the first book, and managed to fit more insignificant events into the novel instead of working towards tying up loose ends.
This makes me so sad because I love Lyric and Ayden and their parents and their world so much, but the presentation of the novel just ruins everything for me.
Instead of releasing multiple short books, Sorenson should just release one proper, full-length/full-story book that does the characters' and their stories justice (with maybe a sequel or something).
All in all, if the story had been better executed, I would have given it five stars, but because of all the flaws I mentioned, it's a two, and that's only because I love Lyric and Ayden so much.
January 30, 2015
I am wishing, right now, that this was a novel and not a series of novellas that you have to WAIT FOR! Even reading this one, one day after starting the first book, it loses its impact. Don't get me wrong, I am still invested in the story and the characters of Lyric and Ayden but you definitely lose SOMETHING when there is a gap in the story. I am not enjoying the gap. The intensity is lost. And now I have to wait til MARCH for part 3 and THEN wait for part four. UGH!
So the story continues with Ayden and Lyric's relationship becoming more intense/ sexual ie they kiss a couple more times. And we continue to discover very little about Ayden's past.
Even though the writing is good and I still love the characters I am just not feeling it as much. I will definitely be reading part 3 when it comes out because I really want to know how it all turns out still. But, again, I wish it was a complete novel. That would have been awesome- er. 4 stars.
So the story continues with Ayden and Lyric's relationship becoming more intense/ sexual ie they kiss a couple more times. And we continue to discover very little about Ayden's past.
Even though the writing is good and I still love the characters I am just not feeling it as much. I will definitely be reading part 3 when it comes out because I really want to know how it all turns out still. But, again, I wish it was a complete novel. That would have been awesome- er. 4 stars.
June 22, 2015
I'm so surprised at how good these new Jessica Sorensen books are. I like that the entire thing isn't sex and sex and sex. She really took her time creating a friendship between Aiden and Lyric like no other. I am amazed. The characters are written amazing and the friendship...
And I wrote in my review for the first book that I was very wary of the first book because I figured it would be another chance to not ever stop hearing about Ella and Micha. But it was so good! Plus, just reading from an outsiders POV reminds me of how much I love Ethan!
Anyways, we discover more about Aiden's past in this book and it definitely left me wanting more!
I also wanted to comment on the fact that I love the character of Lyric. I thought she was going to be a carbon copy of her mother, but she isn't (and that's most definitely the basis of it's appeal).
Plus, I love seeing Lyric starting a band with Aiden! It's so cool!
Rating: 8/10
Parental Rating: 15+
And I wrote in my review for the first book that I was very wary of the first book because I figured it would be another chance to not ever stop hearing about Ella and Micha. But it was so good! Plus, just reading from an outsiders POV reminds me of how much I love Ethan!
Anyways, we discover more about Aiden's past in this book and it definitely left me wanting more!
I also wanted to comment on the fact that I love the character of Lyric. I thought she was going to be a carbon copy of her mother, but she isn't (and that's most definitely the basis of it's appeal).
Plus, I love seeing Lyric starting a band with Aiden! It's so cool!
Rating: 8/10
Parental Rating: 15+
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