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Resonance
Two addicts meet in rehab, finding friendship, connection, and something dangerously close to hope, only to part ways in the end.
Fate had other ideas.
Bodhi Hart has everything he once dreamed of: sold-out arenas, worldwide fame, and a voice that moves millions. Somewhere along the way, though, the music stopped feeling like his. When bad decisions catch up with him, rehab becomes less of a choice and more of an ultimatum.
Iggy Preston’s first love was ballet, until an injury ended his career overnight. Grief and reckless choices followed, nearly costing him everything. Rehab didn’t give him his life back, but it stopped him from losing it completely.
Thrown back together on a European tour, friendship turns into something deeper. Iggy joins the band as a makeup artist while Bodhi returns to centre stage with everything to lose. Sobriety is fragile, and loving each other may be the one risk they can’t afford.
Sometimes, love isn’t enough to save you.
But it’s enough to make you try.
Resonance is an MM rockstar romance with slow-burn sparks, friends-to-lovers, and two addicts learning to fight back when life keeps pushing them down. A contemporary standalone, expect opposites-attract, raw confessions, and a rollercoaster journey proving that recovery—and love—are never simple.
Fate had other ideas.
Bodhi Hart has everything he once dreamed of: sold-out arenas, worldwide fame, and a voice that moves millions. Somewhere along the way, though, the music stopped feeling like his. When bad decisions catch up with him, rehab becomes less of a choice and more of an ultimatum.
Iggy Preston’s first love was ballet, until an injury ended his career overnight. Grief and reckless choices followed, nearly costing him everything. Rehab didn’t give him his life back, but it stopped him from losing it completely.
Thrown back together on a European tour, friendship turns into something deeper. Iggy joins the band as a makeup artist while Bodhi returns to centre stage with everything to lose. Sobriety is fragile, and loving each other may be the one risk they can’t afford.
Sometimes, love isn’t enough to save you.
But it’s enough to make you try.
Resonance is an MM rockstar romance with slow-burn sparks, friends-to-lovers, and two addicts learning to fight back when life keeps pushing them down. A contemporary standalone, expect opposites-attract, raw confessions, and a rollercoaster journey proving that recovery—and love—are never simple.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2026
About the author
Lily James
3 books130 followersLily James is a UK-based author with a soft spot for beautiful, heart-stealing queer romance. A lover of swoony stories, she’s especially fond of tales where complicated men fall hopelessly for each other. She lives in the West Midlands with her partner and their chubby dog, Winston—who definitely has main character energy.
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March 12, 2026
This was a good read! I really enjoyed Iggy and Bodhi’s journey. I liked seeing them reconnect and get to know ow each other outside of the rehab facility and it was interesting to see how being unsupervised effected them differently. bodhi walked into a support system that had an idea of his struggles and wanted to do their best to help him in moving forward where Iggy felt as if he only had himself and Bodhi.
It was heartbreaking to see Iggy struggle but it was heartwarming to see everyone come together to show him he had more support than he initially thought and that family doesn’t always share DNA!
I appreciated that this wasn’t a love cures all kind of read because in reality that’s it how things work. Sometimes you fall down more than once and have to get back up even when you are truly loved.
🩷ARC REVIEW🖤
☑️ Trigger Warnings
It was heartbreaking to see Iggy struggle but it was heartwarming to see everyone come together to show him he had more support than he initially thought and that family doesn’t always share DNA!
I appreciated that this wasn’t a love cures all kind of read because in reality that’s it how things work. Sometimes you fall down more than once and have to get back up even when you are truly loved.
🩷ARC REVIEW🖤
☑️ Trigger Warnings
July 6, 2026
This was an absolute masterpiece.... a 100% authentic representation of addiction recovery.
Recovery doesn't just snap into place when we find the right person. Recovery is often messy, involves mistakes, wrongs we could have avoided, and most important of all growth. Every time we fall down, there is a lesson to learn.
Resonance is a perfect representation of this. ❤️🩹
Bodhi an American rock star meets Iggy a British ex-ballet dancer now makeup artist in rehab.
They form a friendship they never expected to extend beyond the walls of treatment. However fate had other plans. Iggy gets a job opportunity as a makeup artist for a band on tour and what do you know it's Noctis, Bodhi's band.
They hide that they know each other. Forming a secret relationship, making a sober pact, vowing to look out for each mother's recovery.
Two addicts recovering together is never easy. The bond they form is so pure and beautiful and watching addiction get in the way of it was truly heartbreaking. The fact that they never gave up, their love and anchor in the chaos was beautiful and healing in a way that I didn't anticipate.
As a person in recovery from addiction, I felt seen and understood and validated in this book. Thank you Lily James for such an incredible beautiful and powerful story. 🥹
Recovery doesn't just snap into place when we find the right person. Recovery is often messy, involves mistakes, wrongs we could have avoided, and most important of all growth. Every time we fall down, there is a lesson to learn.
Resonance is a perfect representation of this. ❤️🩹
Bodhi an American rock star meets Iggy a British ex-ballet dancer now makeup artist in rehab.
They form a friendship they never expected to extend beyond the walls of treatment. However fate had other plans. Iggy gets a job opportunity as a makeup artist for a band on tour and what do you know it's Noctis, Bodhi's band.
They hide that they know each other. Forming a secret relationship, making a sober pact, vowing to look out for each mother's recovery.
Two addicts recovering together is never easy. The bond they form is so pure and beautiful and watching addiction get in the way of it was truly heartbreaking. The fact that they never gave up, their love and anchor in the chaos was beautiful and healing in a way that I didn't anticipate.
As a person in recovery from addiction, I felt seen and understood and validated in this book. Thank you Lily James for such an incredible beautiful and powerful story. 🥹
May 2, 2026
This is one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read, but also one of the hardest to get through. The love between Bodhi and Iggy is palpable, as is the heartbreak when Iggy is struggling. This book will stay with me for a long time.
March 29, 2026
4/4.5 stars!
Slow burns are my favorite for a reason! And this one was wonderful!
Rockstar x Ex ballerina/backup makeup artist
Friends to lovers
Hurt comfort
Found family
Addiction rep (I felt this was done so well,
as someone who live a sober life)
Forces proximity (when they were in rehab and on tour)
Ahh I loved these characters so much. They felt perfect for each other. I can’t wait to read the rest in this series! Def a new author I will be reading from now on!
Slow burns are my favorite for a reason! And this one was wonderful!
Rockstar x Ex ballerina/backup makeup artist
Friends to lovers
Hurt comfort
Found family
Addiction rep (I felt this was done so well,
as someone who live a sober life)
Forces proximity (when they were in rehab and on tour)
Ahh I loved these characters so much. They felt perfect for each other. I can’t wait to read the rest in this series! Def a new author I will be reading from now on!
March 10, 2026
3.5⭐️
Bodhi is a famous rockstar who has landed in rehab after a difficult time in his life. There he meets a beautiful pink-haired firecracker called Iggy, who breaks down his walls. The two form a connection through art and healing in rehab, and when they leave, they assume it is the last time they’ll see each other. But when Iggy gets a job as a makeup artist for a rock band, he is in for a big surprise.
This book focused heavily on themes of addiction and recovery, while also following Bodhi and Iggy’s romance. Check the TWs before reading, as this book might be hard for those who struggle with themes of addiction or substance abuse.
This book has tropes & content like:
-opposites attract
-rockstar romance
-dark lead singer x ex-dancer and makeup artist
-gender non-conforming MC (Iggy is so fabulous!)
-supportive characters (both MCs and side characters)
The characters in this book were my favourite part. 😌 the band members were all full of personality, and I love that the author did a good job of describing both the appearance and personalities of the characters without it feeling like info dumping. There were also a couple scenes in the book that were very cute or sweet, which I did enjoy.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing at all, but when reading this book, I could tell that the author was young. Just in terms of style and the way some of the story went. I don’t know how else to describe the feel of it! But I hope it makes sense.
Overall, I found the story a little repetitive sometimes, but enjoyed it overall. Though it dealt with some hard themes, I wasn’t super upset or emotionally distressed when reading. I loved the ending (I won’t spoil!), and I was happy for the characters at the end of their journey.
This author does an exceptional job in her marketing and promotions online, and I want to commend her for this! I think a lot of people will enjoy her books, and I can’t wait for her next one~
Bodhi is a famous rockstar who has landed in rehab after a difficult time in his life. There he meets a beautiful pink-haired firecracker called Iggy, who breaks down his walls. The two form a connection through art and healing in rehab, and when they leave, they assume it is the last time they’ll see each other. But when Iggy gets a job as a makeup artist for a rock band, he is in for a big surprise.
This book focused heavily on themes of addiction and recovery, while also following Bodhi and Iggy’s romance. Check the TWs before reading, as this book might be hard for those who struggle with themes of addiction or substance abuse.
This book has tropes & content like:
-opposites attract
-rockstar romance
-dark lead singer x ex-dancer and makeup artist
-gender non-conforming MC (Iggy is so fabulous!)
-supportive characters (both MCs and side characters)
The characters in this book were my favourite part. 😌 the band members were all full of personality, and I love that the author did a good job of describing both the appearance and personalities of the characters without it feeling like info dumping. There were also a couple scenes in the book that were very cute or sweet, which I did enjoy.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing at all, but when reading this book, I could tell that the author was young. Just in terms of style and the way some of the story went. I don’t know how else to describe the feel of it! But I hope it makes sense.
Overall, I found the story a little repetitive sometimes, but enjoyed it overall. Though it dealt with some hard themes, I wasn’t super upset or emotionally distressed when reading. I loved the ending (I won’t spoil!), and I was happy for the characters at the end of their journey.
This author does an exceptional job in her marketing and promotions online, and I want to commend her for this! I think a lot of people will enjoy her books, and I can’t wait for her next one~
July 10, 2026
Wow… just… This book was everything. The way Lily depicted addiction was so achingly real and raw. These two were so fucking beautiful together. There wasn’t a single scene that i couldn’t feel EXACTLY what their hearts were feeling. And I loooooved that these two formed a powerful friendship first. Seeing two people come together at their most vulnerable versions of themselves .. it all hit close to home. It was just… beautiful.
June 10, 2026
This was utterly beautiful and heartbreaking. James is a really great writer and keeps you enthralled and wanting more.
Bodhi and Iggy💘.
I’m looking forward to the next book, which seems to be centered around bodhi’s fellow band mates, Riff and Thump. 🥹
Bodhi and Iggy💘.
I’m looking forward to the next book, which seems to be centered around bodhi’s fellow band mates, Riff and Thump. 🥹
March 28, 2026
Beautiful story of hope and healing!
“You’re it for me,” he whispered into my ear. “The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can’t imagine being with anyone else.”
There are times when I know a book is going to have me bawling my eyes out before I even read it. Resonance was one of those books. Just from the synopsis, I knew this book was going to have me feeling all sorts of emotions and it didn't disappoint me in the slightest.
"It was a promise. Not the kind that demanded perfection or sobriety or strength. But the kind that made room for failure. For support. For help."
For a book set during a rock tour, there was something so serene about this story and I think that's mainly because of the rockstar himself, Bodhi. There's a certain steadiness to post-rehab Bodhi that really sets the tone for the book. Even in moments where he struggles, he's got this strength to him that just makes you believe in and trust him completely.
"I knew Iggy then, and I knew him now. And somewhere in the space between who we were and who we were learning to become, love took root. Slow. Careful. Still growing. We weren’t fixed. We were healing. Together."
In complete contrast to that, there's the pink-haired chaos demon, Iggy. Iggy's so full of this passion for adventure and is always searching for the light in life. But he's also been let down and left behind constantly that makes him second guess his own worth and makes him vulnerable in many ways.
"“Just because it isn’t perfect,” I said, “doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.” He turned to me then and smiled. Bright. Unguarded. Still a little broken, but standing nonetheless."
Though this book is lined with a feeling of hope, it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of addiction and recovery. Bodhi and Iggy are freshly sober and constantly surrounded by their vices. Their battle is everlasting and it's handled with so much care. One of my favorite things was the emphasis that was placed on things being beautiful even if they're not perfect. Bodhi and Iggy are works in progress, but they're constantly trying and that's what make them so admirable.
"After Iggy had crashed into my life like a comet, all colour and noise, the idea of returning to a world of grey felt . . . unbearable."
I can't finish this without talking about the romance of it all. Bodhi and Iggy are so hot together but it's their friendship that made this book truly beautiful. There's a foundation of trust and vulnerability that makes their relationship so special. They aren't afraid to make the hard choices and are always there to support each other. Same goes for Bodhi's band mates, who welcome Iggy with open arms and give him a space to belong for the first time in his life.
"We weren’t broken. We were transformed into something beautiful."
Iggy Pop and Just Bodhi had me bawling my eyes out but there was also something so heartwarming about them. I truly appreciate the writing of this story because for a book with such heavy content, this was really refreshing to read. This friends to lovers romance is emotional and intense but also hopeful and filled with love. This book has made me a Lily James fan and I can't wait to see what she writes next! I would definitely be interested in another Noctis romance!
“You’re it for me,” he whispered into my ear. “The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can’t imagine being with anyone else.”
There are times when I know a book is going to have me bawling my eyes out before I even read it. Resonance was one of those books. Just from the synopsis, I knew this book was going to have me feeling all sorts of emotions and it didn't disappoint me in the slightest.
"It was a promise. Not the kind that demanded perfection or sobriety or strength. But the kind that made room for failure. For support. For help."
For a book set during a rock tour, there was something so serene about this story and I think that's mainly because of the rockstar himself, Bodhi. There's a certain steadiness to post-rehab Bodhi that really sets the tone for the book. Even in moments where he struggles, he's got this strength to him that just makes you believe in and trust him completely.
"I knew Iggy then, and I knew him now. And somewhere in the space between who we were and who we were learning to become, love took root. Slow. Careful. Still growing. We weren’t fixed. We were healing. Together."
In complete contrast to that, there's the pink-haired chaos demon, Iggy. Iggy's so full of this passion for adventure and is always searching for the light in life. But he's also been let down and left behind constantly that makes him second guess his own worth and makes him vulnerable in many ways.
"“Just because it isn’t perfect,” I said, “doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.” He turned to me then and smiled. Bright. Unguarded. Still a little broken, but standing nonetheless."
Though this book is lined with a feeling of hope, it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of addiction and recovery. Bodhi and Iggy are freshly sober and constantly surrounded by their vices. Their battle is everlasting and it's handled with so much care. One of my favorite things was the emphasis that was placed on things being beautiful even if they're not perfect. Bodhi and Iggy are works in progress, but they're constantly trying and that's what make them so admirable.
"After Iggy had crashed into my life like a comet, all colour and noise, the idea of returning to a world of grey felt . . . unbearable."
I can't finish this without talking about the romance of it all. Bodhi and Iggy are so hot together but it's their friendship that made this book truly beautiful. There's a foundation of trust and vulnerability that makes their relationship so special. They aren't afraid to make the hard choices and are always there to support each other. Same goes for Bodhi's band mates, who welcome Iggy with open arms and give him a space to belong for the first time in his life.
"We weren’t broken. We were transformed into something beautiful."
Iggy Pop and Just Bodhi had me bawling my eyes out but there was also something so heartwarming about them. I truly appreciate the writing of this story because for a book with such heavy content, this was really refreshing to read. This friends to lovers romance is emotional and intense but also hopeful and filled with love. This book has made me a Lily James fan and I can't wait to see what she writes next! I would definitely be interested in another Noctis romance!
April 6, 2026
fucking destroyed me this was so beautiful
April 1, 2026
This story absolutely captivated me. It is real, raw, and beautiful. James handles difficult topics of addiction and mental health with incredible care. I absolutely loved Iggy and Bodhi! 🩷
March 30, 2026
Honestly, 5 stars isn’t enough
100 stars wouldn’t be enough
IGGY and Bodhi have my entire heart 💕
100 stars wouldn’t be enough
IGGY and Bodhi have my entire heart 💕
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc ✨
This story follows Bodhi and Iggy on their healing journey outside of rehab trying to maintain sobriety and I loved how well it portrayed that healing isn’t linear. You’re not magically fixed overnight, and love doesn’t fix all. That it’s okay to put yourself first even when you love someone.
This is a dual pov with past and present. Showing how two broken strangers, become friends turned lovers.
Watching Bohdi and Iggy heal together but also separately was an amazing journey. They still have scars but to quote one of my favorite lines “just because it isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful” 🖤🩷
Things thing I will never get over
* Sunrises 🌅
* Face painting 🎨
* Daisy chain 🌼
* Drawings ✍🏻
I absolutely loved this story and the representation it brings. It’s painful the ache sat with me but it’s real and it shows you can let the ugly win or you can pick yourself back up and choose yourself. 🤍
My favorite quote
“In the end, we were like kintsugi. Broken pieces mended with gold, not to hide the fractures, but to honour them. Proof of where we'd been, and evidence of what we'd endured. We weren't broken. We were transformed into something beautiful.”
Tropes
Rockstar / makeup artist (ex ballet dancer)
Friends to lovers
Grumpy x sunshine
Hurt / comfort
Forced Proximity
Slow burn
Addiction rep
Found family
This story follows Bodhi and Iggy on their healing journey outside of rehab trying to maintain sobriety and I loved how well it portrayed that healing isn’t linear. You’re not magically fixed overnight, and love doesn’t fix all. That it’s okay to put yourself first even when you love someone.
This is a dual pov with past and present. Showing how two broken strangers, become friends turned lovers.
Watching Bohdi and Iggy heal together but also separately was an amazing journey. They still have scars but to quote one of my favorite lines “just because it isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful” 🖤🩷
Things thing I will never get over
* Sunrises 🌅
* Face painting 🎨
* Daisy chain 🌼
* Drawings ✍🏻
I absolutely loved this story and the representation it brings. It’s painful the ache sat with me but it’s real and it shows you can let the ugly win or you can pick yourself back up and choose yourself. 🤍
My favorite quote
“In the end, we were like kintsugi. Broken pieces mended with gold, not to hide the fractures, but to honour them. Proof of where we'd been, and evidence of what we'd endured. We weren't broken. We were transformed into something beautiful.”
Tropes
Rockstar / makeup artist (ex ballet dancer)
Friends to lovers
Grumpy x sunshine
Hurt / comfort
Forced Proximity
Slow burn
Addiction rep
Found family
April 20, 2026
It’s always a good thing when you fall in love with the characters. When you want to wrap them up in protective gear so no evil touches them. I felt like that for Iggy and Bhodi from the start. And the start is rough, being both of them in rehab. It was kinda safe for them in there, for a while. Then they had to leave and start their lives again. For a while miraculously everything was good for them. Sweet even. swoony, then hot. I so loved the found family trope, Noctis the band taking Iggy under their wing. But sweet summer child that I am, wasn’t prepared for what hit next. I was screaming in my kitchen “please don’t”, “oh honey” and whatnot, the last 20% of this book choked me. This book reminded me of the Tragedy of Felix and Jake in some ways, regarding addiction, but it hits harder, cuz it was all laid bare. It all felt very raw, from Iggy denial and Bhodi trying to protect his sobriety. There is no “happy reading” here, but it’s worth it so much.
April 5, 2026
The book starts very boring, and some details are not really important, but the ending is powerful, and I enjoyed it a lot.
I wished we had a peek into their past. I think looking at Iggy's past, and his ballet past, would've been really appreciated.
I wished we had a peek into their past. I think looking at Iggy's past, and his ballet past, would've been really appreciated.
March 28, 2026
I knew I'd love these two, but I wasn't expecting THIS much emotional investment. Iggy and Bodhi had me tearing up throughout the book, from their heartwrenching struggle through recovery and their hard-won happiness. While this is a romance, I really appreciate how much this book delves into Iggy and Bodhi as individuals. I feel like I got to know them very well on their own, which made it all the more rewarding to know them together.
Resonance hits hard with an unflinching portrayal of substance abuse and its psychological toll. Please heed the CWs and look after yourself, this story is heavy but worth the journey.
Thanks so so much to Lily James for sending an advance copy my way. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
Resonance hits hard with an unflinching portrayal of substance abuse and its psychological toll. Please heed the CWs and look after yourself, this story is heavy but worth the journey.
Thanks so so much to Lily James for sending an advance copy my way. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was harder for me to get into because I struggled with connecting to drug addict characters, but once it hooked me, I could not put this down. I love Bodhi and Iggy and all their broken pieces. Iggy was my favorite and damn he had a journey to take. I absolutely feel for his pain and him having to take those boundaries with him relatives. Honestly this ended up being absolutely beautiful. Watching these two broken men heal and grow together. I'm so glad I kept with it.
September 14, 2026
Wow. This book completely pulled me in. Resonance is so much more than a romance—it’s a raw, emotional and incredibly honest story about addiction, recovery, love, trauma and finding the people who refuse to give up on you.
Meet Iggy and Bodhi, two men who meet in rehab when they are both at their lowest.
Iggy is a sassy little twink with bright pink hair who decides almost immediately that Bodhi is going to be his friend. 😂 Bodhi is quiet, withdrawn and understandably guarded, but Iggy’s sweetness and determination slowly break through those walls.
Iggy’s story absolutely broke my heart. A professional ballet dancer from a high-performing family, an injury leaves him dealing with unbearable pain. What starts as prescribed pain relief eventually becomes something much darker—a way to escape reality. When his family sends him to rehab, they essentially wash their hands of him.
Bodhi’s addiction comes from a very different place. As the member of a hugely successful rock band, the pressure, stress and constant changes become too much, and drugs and alcohol become his way of coping.
After three months in rehab, they go their separate ways, believing they’ll never see each other again.
Until fate has other plans.
When Iggy is hired as the band’s makeup artist, both men are completely blindsided. 😳 And just like in rehab, they’re drawn to each other.
Their friendship slowly turns into something more, with stolen kisses, secret meetings and a relationship they have to keep hidden from the band. But beneath all the romance is something incredibly important: two addicts trying to support each other while navigating recovery.
And these two are OBSESSED with each other. The chemistry? 🔥🔥🔥 The stolen moments and spicy scenes were incredible!
But recovery isn’t simple, and love doesn’t magically make addiction disappear.
When Iggy’s old injury becomes increasingly painful, he accepts stronger pain medication—and that one decision sends him spiralling. He starts chasing that familiar high, secretly taking more while convincing himself he has everything under control.
Bodhi sees what’s happening and knows he has to put his own recovery first, even when it means walking away from the person he loves.
Watching Iggy crash, finally admit he needs help and return to rehab was heartbreaking—but also incredibly powerful. And when Bodhi finally confides in his bandmates, I loved seeing them embrace Iggy rather than judge him. That found family element was everything. ❤️
What I loved most about this book was how realistically it portrayed addiction. There is no magical cure, no pretending that love fixes everything, and no expectation that recovery is a straight line. There are setbacks, difficult choices, accountability and the courage to admit when you need help.
At its heart, Resonance is about understanding that you don't have to be perfect to be worthy of love.
Iggy and Bodhi’s journey absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way. Their love, their struggles, their vulnerability and the people who surround them made this such a powerful and memorable read.
If you love MM romance, rockstars, friends-to-lovers, addiction recovery, hurt/comfort, found family, trauma, emotional healing, secret relationships and intense chemistry, this one deserves a place on your TBR.
Meet Iggy and Bodhi, two men who meet in rehab when they are both at their lowest.
Iggy is a sassy little twink with bright pink hair who decides almost immediately that Bodhi is going to be his friend. 😂 Bodhi is quiet, withdrawn and understandably guarded, but Iggy’s sweetness and determination slowly break through those walls.
Iggy’s story absolutely broke my heart. A professional ballet dancer from a high-performing family, an injury leaves him dealing with unbearable pain. What starts as prescribed pain relief eventually becomes something much darker—a way to escape reality. When his family sends him to rehab, they essentially wash their hands of him.
Bodhi’s addiction comes from a very different place. As the member of a hugely successful rock band, the pressure, stress and constant changes become too much, and drugs and alcohol become his way of coping.
After three months in rehab, they go their separate ways, believing they’ll never see each other again.
Until fate has other plans.
When Iggy is hired as the band’s makeup artist, both men are completely blindsided. 😳 And just like in rehab, they’re drawn to each other.
Their friendship slowly turns into something more, with stolen kisses, secret meetings and a relationship they have to keep hidden from the band. But beneath all the romance is something incredibly important: two addicts trying to support each other while navigating recovery.
And these two are OBSESSED with each other. The chemistry? 🔥🔥🔥 The stolen moments and spicy scenes were incredible!
But recovery isn’t simple, and love doesn’t magically make addiction disappear.
When Iggy’s old injury becomes increasingly painful, he accepts stronger pain medication—and that one decision sends him spiralling. He starts chasing that familiar high, secretly taking more while convincing himself he has everything under control.
Bodhi sees what’s happening and knows he has to put his own recovery first, even when it means walking away from the person he loves.
Watching Iggy crash, finally admit he needs help and return to rehab was heartbreaking—but also incredibly powerful. And when Bodhi finally confides in his bandmates, I loved seeing them embrace Iggy rather than judge him. That found family element was everything. ❤️
What I loved most about this book was how realistically it portrayed addiction. There is no magical cure, no pretending that love fixes everything, and no expectation that recovery is a straight line. There are setbacks, difficult choices, accountability and the courage to admit when you need help.
At its heart, Resonance is about understanding that you don't have to be perfect to be worthy of love.
Iggy and Bodhi’s journey absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way. Their love, their struggles, their vulnerability and the people who surround them made this such a powerful and memorable read.
If you love MM romance, rockstars, friends-to-lovers, addiction recovery, hurt/comfort, found family, trauma, emotional healing, secret relationships and intense chemistry, this one deserves a place on your TBR.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 16, 2026
4,65⭐
"Love can't be the foundation of recovery. But it can be part of the structure"
"-You're it for me - he whispered into my ear. -The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can't imagine being with anyone else -"
no sé cómo explicar la sensación que me dejó esta historia... Como frágil?? Expuesta? Not in a bad way🥹
Me gustó mucho como la autora retrató la adicción y todo lo que conlleva emocionalmente tanto para la persona que sufre de eso, como para toda la gente a su alrededor. Fue real, crudo, desesperante y muy frustrante, pero a la larga fue esperanzador (me estoy poniendo muy poética jsjdks).
La relación de Iggy y Bodhi está TAN bien escrita por la crestaa, como pasan de comprensión mutua a amistad y luego a algo más, fue tan natural que ni me di cuenta. Además son tan tiernos y se quieren tan bonito🩷, pero a la vez no se idealizan ni son dependientes uno del otro... definitivamente voy a recordar esta historia y sus personajes con cariño🫂 el real found family con la banda de Bodhi🤧
Y ya lo último que digo para no seguir dándole vueltas a la historia; la música ✨ escuché mucho a 5sos (shout out al temazo de Jet Black Heart y a sus álbumes antiguos), Sleep Token, rock ochentero y especificamente "Falling up" de Stray Kids mientras leía, recomendado🙂↕️🤌
QUE SALGA YA EL SIGUIENTE LIBROOO
"Love can't be the foundation of recovery. But it can be part of the structure"
"-You're it for me - he whispered into my ear. -The beat of my heart resonates with yours. I can't imagine being with anyone else -"
no sé cómo explicar la sensación que me dejó esta historia... Como frágil?? Expuesta? Not in a bad way🥹
Me gustó mucho como la autora retrató la adicción y todo lo que conlleva emocionalmente tanto para la persona que sufre de eso, como para toda la gente a su alrededor. Fue real, crudo, desesperante y muy frustrante, pero a la larga fue esperanzador (me estoy poniendo muy poética jsjdks).
La relación de Iggy y Bodhi está TAN bien escrita por la crestaa, como pasan de comprensión mutua a amistad y luego a algo más, fue tan natural que ni me di cuenta. Además son tan tiernos y se quieren tan bonito🩷, pero a la vez no se idealizan ni son dependientes uno del otro... definitivamente voy a recordar esta historia y sus personajes con cariño🫂 el real found family con la banda de Bodhi🤧
Y ya lo último que digo para no seguir dándole vueltas a la historia; la música ✨ escuché mucho a 5sos (shout out al temazo de Jet Black Heart y a sus álbumes antiguos), Sleep Token, rock ochentero y especificamente "Falling up" de Stray Kids mientras leía, recomendado🙂↕️🤌
QUE SALGA YA EL SIGUIENTE LIBROOO
March 26, 2026
Resonance - Lily James
4.5/5✨🌟
* SPOILERS *
I really loved this book so much and this was my first book by Lily. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book because I honestly went into blind and I’m so glad I did because I love being surprised by so many parts of this book.
When Iggy’s friend gets pregnant and suggests him to take the job as a makeup artist in her spot because she is pregnant, I knew this was going to be a wild and fun ride.
I loved how we get to learn their history when we get the flashbacks when they were in rehab. I love how they met, though.
Iggy definitely goes through it but when he gets the support from Bodhi and the rest of the band when he least expect it because his own family is just so horrible. All he’s ever wanted to feel loved and appreciated like the special gem that he is.
And the ending had me in my feels. I will say that you might want to read the triggers because there are a lot of things that happen.
I love me a good friends to lovers and when they because more than friends, I was jumping for joy because the attraction has always been there for these two.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
4.5/5✨🌟
* SPOILERS *
I really loved this book so much and this was my first book by Lily. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book because I honestly went into blind and I’m so glad I did because I love being surprised by so many parts of this book.
When Iggy’s friend gets pregnant and suggests him to take the job as a makeup artist in her spot because she is pregnant, I knew this was going to be a wild and fun ride.
I loved how we get to learn their history when we get the flashbacks when they were in rehab. I love how they met, though.
Iggy definitely goes through it but when he gets the support from Bodhi and the rest of the band when he least expect it because his own family is just so horrible. All he’s ever wanted to feel loved and appreciated like the special gem that he is.
And the ending had me in my feels. I will say that you might want to read the triggers because there are a lot of things that happen.
I love me a good friends to lovers and when they because more than friends, I was jumping for joy because the attraction has always been there for these two.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
July 31, 2026
This book really did something to me, and I can already tell it is going to send me into a total reading slump. It gave me everything I am constantly searching for in a story: a genuine, gorgeous love story overflowing with raw truth and palpable longing. This wasn't a sudden, instantaneous spark; their connection took time to bloom. It was a slow burn constructed carefully on top of the shattered pieces of their pasts as they navigated some of their darkest moments together.
I deeply appreciated how the author handled addiction—never framing it as a personal failing or character defect, but treating it with immense empathy as a real illness requiring support. The narrative didn't shy away from the harsh, messy realities of recovery, showing that love alone isn't a magical fix. It highlighted how relapse can happen even when you're deeply loved, and that growth is an ongoing, difficult process. The contrast between their journeys was so compelling: Bodie came out of rehabilitation anchored by a strong safety net that helped him stay sober, while Iggy only had Bodie. Watching Iggy struggle through his hardships without that broader foundation was heartbreaking, but seeing him ultimately gain a true chosen family through Bodie made it all worth it.
My only complaint is that after so much care and effort was poured into 90% of the book, the ending felt completely rushed. I know a book can't resolve every single question, but there were several subplots left dangling. I especially wanted Iggy to get some real closure regarding his family—he deserved to properly close that chapter of his life. Since Bodie was granted that kind of resolution, Iggy should have been given the same grace. Maybe we'll get a novella for them both one day!
The writing style was breathtaking, and I loved the seamless blend of past and present timelines. This heavy, hopeful story is going to stay with me for a long time, and I will definitely be picking up more from this author in the future.
I deeply appreciated how the author handled addiction—never framing it as a personal failing or character defect, but treating it with immense empathy as a real illness requiring support. The narrative didn't shy away from the harsh, messy realities of recovery, showing that love alone isn't a magical fix. It highlighted how relapse can happen even when you're deeply loved, and that growth is an ongoing, difficult process. The contrast between their journeys was so compelling: Bodie came out of rehabilitation anchored by a strong safety net that helped him stay sober, while Iggy only had Bodie. Watching Iggy struggle through his hardships without that broader foundation was heartbreaking, but seeing him ultimately gain a true chosen family through Bodie made it all worth it.
My only complaint is that after so much care and effort was poured into 90% of the book, the ending felt completely rushed. I know a book can't resolve every single question, but there were several subplots left dangling. I especially wanted Iggy to get some real closure regarding his family—he deserved to properly close that chapter of his life. Since Bodie was granted that kind of resolution, Iggy should have been given the same grace. Maybe we'll get a novella for them both one day!
The writing style was breathtaking, and I loved the seamless blend of past and present timelines. This heavy, hopeful story is going to stay with me for a long time, and I will definitely be picking up more from this author in the future.
April 10, 2026
I’m not really sure how to rate this book. For now I’m giving it 4⭐️ but I am not sure if it actually was that for me (3.5?)
For the most part, I liked it—the characters, the plot, and the themes (addiction rep, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers) and I really liked how they first formed a strong friendship.
But at the same time, I found myself zoning out the whole time, already thinking about what I would read next and this book didn’t really pull me in. There were some really good scenes and great banter, but at times I also wanted to roll my eyes at some corny lines. At some point, I also started skimming a bit, which is never a good sign. I’m not entirely sure if the dual timeline narrative worked here.
So something in this book wasn’t quite there for me, but I can’t really pinpoint why it didn’t grab my attention more😅
For the most part, I liked it—the characters, the plot, and the themes (addiction rep, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers) and I really liked how they first formed a strong friendship.
But at the same time, I found myself zoning out the whole time, already thinking about what I would read next and this book didn’t really pull me in. There were some really good scenes and great banter, but at times I also wanted to roll my eyes at some corny lines. At some point, I also started skimming a bit, which is never a good sign. I’m not entirely sure if the dual timeline narrative worked here.
So something in this book wasn’t quite there for me, but I can’t really pinpoint why it didn’t grab my attention more😅
May 16, 2026
Oh my goodness, this is up there with my favourite books of all times! I loved Iggy and Bodhi so much, I really wish Noctis was real.
Iggy, sassy and British, meets Bodhi, American and such a cutie, at drug rehabilitation. When they leave, after 3 months, they don't expect to meet again. Iggy is a make-up artist and is asked by his friend to take over a European gig she's unable to do - make up for Noctis, a rock band and Bodhi is their lead singer.
It's a bumpy ride as Iggy and Bodhi sort out their feelings for each other, and Iggy tries to come to terms with the fact that he'll never dance again.
Relapses happen and in this book Lily James has written how these can be overcome, but only if you're the one willing it.
Please read the CW's before reading if it may upset you.
Iggy, sassy and British, meets Bodhi, American and such a cutie, at drug rehabilitation. When they leave, after 3 months, they don't expect to meet again. Iggy is a make-up artist and is asked by his friend to take over a European gig she's unable to do - make up for Noctis, a rock band and Bodhi is their lead singer.
It's a bumpy ride as Iggy and Bodhi sort out their feelings for each other, and Iggy tries to come to terms with the fact that he'll never dance again.
Relapses happen and in this book Lily James has written how these can be overcome, but only if you're the one willing it.
Please read the CW's before reading if it may upset you.
July 7, 2026
3,8 stars
Okay me gustó, creo que el tema en el que se centra es importante y puedo comprender a los personajes, pero siento que no logré conectar con ellos nunca. En algunos momentos sentía que lo lograba y luego hacían algo que me descolocaba completamente, y entiendo, eran adictos, pero no logro entenderlos al 100%, siento que los contras son mil veces peores que los pro, entonces ¿porque lo harías?
Siento que hablo desde el privilegio, pero no puedo cambiar mis sentimientos :/
Hablando de cosas que me gustaron, la ambientación la encontré genial, la banda, la gira, el backstage, 10/10. Los personajes a pesar de todo son muy reales y bien construidos, no tienen incoherencias y en general me pareció una buena historia pero a lo mejor no era el momento que la leyera.
Okay me gustó, creo que el tema en el que se centra es importante y puedo comprender a los personajes, pero siento que no logré conectar con ellos nunca. En algunos momentos sentía que lo lograba y luego hacían algo que me descolocaba completamente, y entiendo, eran adictos, pero no logro entenderlos al 100%, siento que los contras son mil veces peores que los pro, entonces ¿porque lo harías?
Siento que hablo desde el privilegio, pero no puedo cambiar mis sentimientos :/
Hablando de cosas que me gustaron, la ambientación la encontré genial, la banda, la gira, el backstage, 10/10. Los personajes a pesar de todo son muy reales y bien construidos, no tienen incoherencias y en general me pareció una buena historia pero a lo mejor no era el momento que la leyera.
September 13, 2026
3.75⭐
I think the author handled the addiction rep in this one really well. We got to experience both Bodhi and Iggy’s journey of sobriety after meeting in rehab and it wasn’t always a pretty one. Some topics are pretty heavy but that’s the reality of loving someone who is an addict.
I think Bodhi and Iggy had great chemistry. I liked the dual timeline as well as the found family vibes with the band. There were a few parts that felt a little slow at times which is why it isn’t a 4⭐ for me but overall I really enjoyed it.
I think the author handled the addiction rep in this one really well. We got to experience both Bodhi and Iggy’s journey of sobriety after meeting in rehab and it wasn’t always a pretty one. Some topics are pretty heavy but that’s the reality of loving someone who is an addict.
I think Bodhi and Iggy had great chemistry. I liked the dual timeline as well as the found family vibes with the band. There were a few parts that felt a little slow at times which is why it isn’t a 4⭐ for me but overall I really enjoyed it.
April 11, 2026
cute cute and cute
April 13, 2026
WOW! This was amazing. All the stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! New author for me and I loved this story!
April 18, 2026
Overall, this book has everything I love. Still, it did not develop to be my new favorite book.
March 28, 2026
ARC Review: Resonance by Lily James
Bodhi and Iggy don’t just have chemistry—they have a quiet, tangible gentleness. It shows up in the smallest moments: shared smiles, soft reassurances, the familiarity of touch. It all feels effortless and intimate in a way that melts you a little.
Even before the romance fully unfolds, you can tell this isn’t something shallow or rushed. What they share is powerful. There’s a kind of understanding and grace between them that only comes from shared pain.
I loved the glimpses of their foundation at The Willow, the rehab facility where they met and where we get to witness who they are without all the noise of the outside world. Stripped down to their vulnerabilities and heartaches.
As the story expands, we meet the band and their manager, Clara (loved her). The found family element really shines, especially in how they support Bodhi’s recovery. Bodhi is exactly what you’d hope—loyal, warm, golden retriever energy disguised as a black cat.
And Iggy… Iggy broke me a little. He’s sunshine and softness on the surface, but underneath is a beautifully fragile soul. His emotions feel so real—his joy, his loneliness, his uncertainty. I wanted to reach into the pages and hold him.
There’s a heaviness to this story that settled uncomfortably in my chest. It’s not a weight that was easily shifted or compartmentalized. I kind of had to sit with it for a bit, and I imagine it’ll linger long after this review is posted.
Verdict: 5⭐
Resonance is a brief but powerful look at addiction. It highlights how fragile recovery can be, and how essential support and compassion are.
It’s soft, it’s beautiful—and then it quietly breaks your heart before piecing it back together.
Bodhi and Iggy don’t just have chemistry—they have a quiet, tangible gentleness. It shows up in the smallest moments: shared smiles, soft reassurances, the familiarity of touch. It all feels effortless and intimate in a way that melts you a little.
Even before the romance fully unfolds, you can tell this isn’t something shallow or rushed. What they share is powerful. There’s a kind of understanding and grace between them that only comes from shared pain.
I loved the glimpses of their foundation at The Willow, the rehab facility where they met and where we get to witness who they are without all the noise of the outside world. Stripped down to their vulnerabilities and heartaches.
As the story expands, we meet the band and their manager, Clara (loved her). The found family element really shines, especially in how they support Bodhi’s recovery. Bodhi is exactly what you’d hope—loyal, warm, golden retriever energy disguised as a black cat.
And Iggy… Iggy broke me a little. He’s sunshine and softness on the surface, but underneath is a beautifully fragile soul. His emotions feel so real—his joy, his loneliness, his uncertainty. I wanted to reach into the pages and hold him.
There’s a heaviness to this story that settled uncomfortably in my chest. It’s not a weight that was easily shifted or compartmentalized. I kind of had to sit with it for a bit, and I imagine it’ll linger long after this review is posted.
Verdict: 5⭐
Resonance is a brief but powerful look at addiction. It highlights how fragile recovery can be, and how essential support and compassion are.
It’s soft, it’s beautiful—and then it quietly breaks your heart before piecing it back together.
March 28, 2026
This book just wasn’t for me. The main premise of the story was battling drug addiction and sobriety. I just didn’t relate to it. I’ve said for years that I never plan to drink, smoke, or do drugs ever, and I understand why people do, but at the same time, I don’t get it. It’s just not a situation I ever plan to put myself in. I feel like the negatives heavily outweigh the positives. I also like reading books that make me feel good, happy, loving, and although Iggy and Bhodi found love and comfort within each other, it felt like their relationship was background noise, so I didn’t experience those feelings. For the second half, I was just frustrated, upset, angry, sad, and anxious. My chest was tight, my heart was racing, and I don’t want to feel that when reading for the most part. I do agree this is an important topic to discuss, and it’s important for people to know they’re not alone and they can get help and for people to learn how to help others, but 300+ pages about drug use and sobriety, I was over it halfway through.
⭐️3.75
🌶️3
💧4
😂3
🎶🎹🎤🎸🎵🥁🎼🚌🩰💄💋💊💉🥃💘👨🏼❤️💋👨🏻👨🏻❤️👨🏼
📍UK, CA, France, Amsterdam, Italy
🩷mm
🩷drug addicts
🩷rehab
🩷sobriety journey
🩷rockstar
🩷singer
🩷musician
🩷former ballet dancer
🩷makeup artist
🩷healing
🩷relapse
🩷found family
🩷hurt/comfort
🩷strangers to friends to lovers
🩷hea
Always check content warnings before reading.
I received this book as an ARC.
⭐️3.75
🌶️3
💧4
😂3
🎶🎹🎤🎸🎵🥁🎼🚌🩰💄💋💊💉🥃💘👨🏼❤️💋👨🏻👨🏻❤️👨🏼
📍UK, CA, France, Amsterdam, Italy
🩷mm
🩷drug addicts
🩷rehab
🩷sobriety journey
🩷rockstar
🩷singer
🩷musician
🩷former ballet dancer
🩷makeup artist
🩷healing
🩷relapse
🩷found family
🩷hurt/comfort
🩷strangers to friends to lovers
🩷hea
Always check content warnings before reading.
I received this book as an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this. Favourite, without a doubt. 🖤🩷✨
This was my first book by Lily James and now I already know I need to read everything she writes.
Honestly, the author’s publicity for this book on Instagram was decisive for me. It just made me need this book. And yeah… this cover alone had already consumed me before I even started reading it.
The story is beautiful but also wiith heavy themes. Addiction, recovery, trying to rebuild a life after everything falls apart. But even with those heavy themes, the book has such a positive message and is full of light and hope. I thought the way she handled everything was perfect for these characters. Nothing felt easy or romanticised — sobriety is fragile here and you really feel that the whole time — but there’s always this sense that healing, connection, and trying again actually matter. 🖤✨
And something I really appreciated: this isn’t written like some fairytale where love magically fixes addiction. It doesn’t. The book makes that very clear. Recovery takes work, relapse is a real fear, and both of them have to actively fight for their lives and their future. What they give each other is support, honesty, and someone who truly sees them, not a miracle cure. That made the story feel incredibly real. 🥹
One thing I loved was how the “before” was told throughout the book. At first I was a bit scared we would just know they were friends in rehab without actually seeing those moments. But the story slowly gives them to us, piece by piece, and it makes their connection feel so much deeper.
The writing itself is quite simple, nothing groundbreaking, but all the feelings are there. And honestly that’s what matters. I felt so connected to both MCs that it’s not even funny. 😭
Another thing I loved was the found family, especially for Iggy. Watching him slowly become part of the band’s world was amazing. It almost feels like he gets adopted by all the band members, and those relationships add so much warmth to the story. I genuinely loved the whole supporting cast and honestly wouldn’t mind seeing more of them in the future. 🩷✨
I also really loved how naturally the characters are written. There’s no big focus on labels or explanations — they just exist as they are, and the story lets them be that. Iggy especially felt so authentic to me. He’s vibrant, confident, a little chaotic in the best way, and completely comfortable in who he is. He’s not written as fragile or turned into a trope, he’s just… Iggy. And I adored him for that. 🩷✨
Bodhi and Iggy just completely got to me. And Bodhi… my god, Bodhi always says the most perfect things. 🖤
This book is full of moments that will stay with me:
• Last light on stage 🖤
• Panic attack 😭
• Swan Lake 🩷
• Sunrise at Willow 🌅
• Face painting 🩷🎨
• First kiss (and everything after) 💫
• Drawings ✏️
• Daisy chain 🩷🌼
• Wildflower Season
And this quote just destroyed me. I’ve always been a little obsessed with that concept — the idea that when something breaks, you don’t hide the cracks, you mend them with gold and honour them. The history, the damage, the survival… it all becomes part of the beauty.
So seeing that idea applied to Bodhi and Iggy just felt perfect to me. It fits their journey so well. They’re not magically healed, their past doesn’t disappear, and the scars are still there. But those fractures are exactly what shaped who they became.
And somehow, together, they turn all those broken pieces into something beautiful. 🖤🩷✨
Trigger Warnings
Explicit sexual content
Substance abuse including illegal drugs, prescription medications, and alcohol (on page)
Panic attacks
Rehabilitation setting (flashbacks)
Drug-related death (off page, not a main or side character)
Addiction relapse (on page)
Ballet-related injury and hospital trauma (takes place off page, described on page)
Toxic family relationships (affects main character)
Therapy sessions (on page)
Enabling of substance abuse (on page)
Non-lethal overdose (off page, discussed by main characters)
Using sex as an escape during relapse
Manipulative behaviour due to relapse
Minor physical altercation due to triggers during an argument
I received a copy of this book from author, and this is my honest review.
This was my first book by Lily James and now I already know I need to read everything she writes.
Honestly, the author’s publicity for this book on Instagram was decisive for me. It just made me need this book. And yeah… this cover alone had already consumed me before I even started reading it.
The story is beautiful but also wiith heavy themes. Addiction, recovery, trying to rebuild a life after everything falls apart. But even with those heavy themes, the book has such a positive message and is full of light and hope. I thought the way she handled everything was perfect for these characters. Nothing felt easy or romanticised — sobriety is fragile here and you really feel that the whole time — but there’s always this sense that healing, connection, and trying again actually matter. 🖤✨
And something I really appreciated: this isn’t written like some fairytale where love magically fixes addiction. It doesn’t. The book makes that very clear. Recovery takes work, relapse is a real fear, and both of them have to actively fight for their lives and their future. What they give each other is support, honesty, and someone who truly sees them, not a miracle cure. That made the story feel incredibly real. 🥹
One thing I loved was how the “before” was told throughout the book. At first I was a bit scared we would just know they were friends in rehab without actually seeing those moments. But the story slowly gives them to us, piece by piece, and it makes their connection feel so much deeper.
The writing itself is quite simple, nothing groundbreaking, but all the feelings are there. And honestly that’s what matters. I felt so connected to both MCs that it’s not even funny. 😭
Another thing I loved was the found family, especially for Iggy. Watching him slowly become part of the band’s world was amazing. It almost feels like he gets adopted by all the band members, and those relationships add so much warmth to the story. I genuinely loved the whole supporting cast and honestly wouldn’t mind seeing more of them in the future. 🩷✨
I also really loved how naturally the characters are written. There’s no big focus on labels or explanations — they just exist as they are, and the story lets them be that. Iggy especially felt so authentic to me. He’s vibrant, confident, a little chaotic in the best way, and completely comfortable in who he is. He’s not written as fragile or turned into a trope, he’s just… Iggy. And I adored him for that. 🩷✨
Bodhi and Iggy just completely got to me. And Bodhi… my god, Bodhi always says the most perfect things. 🖤
“Just because it isn’t perfect,” I said, “doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful.”
He turned to me then and smiled. Bright. Unguarded. Still a little broken, but standing nonetheless.
“Sounds a bit like you.”
I shook my head.
“No,” I said. “Like us.”
This book is full of moments that will stay with me:
• Last light on stage 🖤
• Panic attack 😭
• Swan Lake 🩷
• Sunrise at Willow 🌅
• Face painting 🩷🎨
• First kiss (and everything after) 💫
• Drawings ✏️
• Daisy chain 🩷🌼
• Wildflower Season
And this quote just destroyed me. I’ve always been a little obsessed with that concept — the idea that when something breaks, you don’t hide the cracks, you mend them with gold and honour them. The history, the damage, the survival… it all becomes part of the beauty.
So seeing that idea applied to Bodhi and Iggy just felt perfect to me. It fits their journey so well. They’re not magically healed, their past doesn’t disappear, and the scars are still there. But those fractures are exactly what shaped who they became.
And somehow, together, they turn all those broken pieces into something beautiful. 🖤🩷✨
“In the end, we were like kintsugi. Broken pieces mended with gold, not to hide the fractures, but to honour them. Proof of where we’d been, and evidence of what we’d endured.
We weren’t broken.
We were transformed into something beautiful.”
That idea fits them perfectly. They aren’t fixed. They aren’t perfect. But they’re trying, and they’re still standing. 🖤🩷✨
Trigger Warnings
Explicit sexual content
Substance abuse including illegal drugs, prescription medications, and alcohol (on page)
Panic attacks
Rehabilitation setting (flashbacks)
Drug-related death (off page, not a main or side character)
Addiction relapse (on page)
Ballet-related injury and hospital trauma (takes place off page, described on page)
Toxic family relationships (affects main character)
Therapy sessions (on page)
Enabling of substance abuse (on page)
Non-lethal overdose (off page, discussed by main characters)
Using sex as an escape during relapse
Manipulative behaviour due to relapse
Minor physical altercation due to triggers during an argument
I received a copy of this book from author, and this is my honest review.
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