Losing Levi

by Raven K. Asher

Alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00IU1YVPG

*Formerly known as "The Invisible Butterfly"*

Eden Grayson is a girl who had spent her entire life on top.
She had it all, popularity, great friends, and the boyfriend that every girl wanted.
That is, until her parents split up and her father leaves Eden and her mother for another family and another life that he had made while still with her and her mother.
Everything suddenly comes crashing down around her.
Her friends turn their backs on her and the boyfriend she thought she could count on leaves her alone.
Feeling lost and without hope for a better future Eden falls into a deep depression.
There’s only one who can save her, Levi Mackey.
As an outsider himself they quickly form a friendship that they both come to rely on.
Their strong bond quickly transforms into love, but when an unexpected tragedy splits them apart will Eden be able to survive?
How will she go on without him, she doesn't have a clue.
Eden fights her inner darkness as she mourns her loss, and with the help of her family and unexpected friends she will overcome it all.
She finds real love again.
But not before she finds herself.
And only then can she help those around her.
Eden, the truly invisible butterfly will emerge the most beautiful butterfly of all, leaving her pain and sadness behind.

Excerpt:
“When you have those moments just think of me, call or text me when you feel weak and I will always be there for you. Nothing about this will be easy, life is hard, we just feel it more than most because our souls have been broken and are raw.” – Logan.

263 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

Raven K. Asher is the author of Barely Alive, Running Scared, and Dead End, the three books in her series, The Story of Alexis Rose. She is also the author of sci-fi series Eden One and The Onyx Wolves series. In addition she has written singles such as Losing Levi and When Tomorrow Never Comes. Raven was born and raised near a small town in Northern Ohio. Soon after graduating high school she moved to Chicago, Illinois where she lived for five years before moving back to her hometown in Ohio. Soon after moving back she met and married her wonderful husband. They now have two wonderful little girls. Raven works as a stay at home mom and raises Pygmy Goats and chickens as a hobby. She has always had a love for writing and has now made a lifelong dream of becoming a writer a reality. When she isn’t reading, taking care of her pets and kids she is diligently writing the many stories trapped inside of her head. Raven’s passions are for romance and horror, but she additionally enjoys sci-fi and fantasy stories. Her favorite stories to write are her post-apocalyptic tales.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate enough to win a free copy from goodreads in exchange for my honest review

I really wish there were more stars that I could give this book. It was beautiful. There were a good number of grammatical errors, but other than that it was perfect. As someone who has been through a number of issues brought touched on in this book, I can relate to Eden. I was able to feel the pains she felt from cover to cover, because the experiences were real to me. It was an emotional roller coaster as we were there for Edie's good days and bad days. Her loves, and heart aches and heart breaks. I found it easy to get attached to all the characters in here, and accept them as unique. I was a little upset that she ended up marrying Eli, I will admit, but I still came to love them together. This book is amazing and I would recommend this to everyone. Not just victims of such elements as abuse, loss, heart ache, heartbreak, self harm, suicide, broken families, divorce and so on.

[Marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book filled with so much emotions. I really enjoyed reading the book couldn't put it down

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Depression is a hard thing to overcome. I'm pretty sure it never goes away totally. The author did a wonderful job of portraying the sadness, loss, helplessness and grief she was feeling. I was at a loss to understand why some people treated her that way in the book because the story was hard to read as it was without the added drama. I was taken aback by the whole Logan and Eli situation. It was as if everyone in the book had their own demons to overcome. A bit depressing given how true to life this story seems and yet how some of it was, in my opinion, unrealistic. Having said that, the author wrote a book that is a moving account of someone who is struggling to survive in a world where everyone is paying attention to number one and then they fail to see what is happening right in front of them.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her life were prefect, great parents, great life, great school, great friends and even a great boyfriend. Everything changes when her parents split up. Her father had got another family which he had while with her mother. Her life goes in free fall. She loses.everything and she is left all alone. She meets another and life gets better. Will things work out well? Can life stay good? See what will happen

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW this book is heavy going don't get me wrong it is a brilliant read but it is so close to the bone that it drags you into her world and won't let go

Eden is a basket case she is trying to get over the death of Levi who was killed by his own father and now she has Logan and Eli to contend with Everyone in this book seemed to be dealing with major problems making it a somewhat depressing read

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[Geraldine Streit · Rating 3 out of 5]

The subject of this story is not an easy one, and I think this book miss the mark. It’s sad cliché after another for the 3/4 of it.

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[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good teen and young adult romance read. The characters are good. The story will take the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride.

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[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a rollercoaster of emotions, I cried several times while reading this, and the problem I weirdly had with this book is there are too many nice guys! Very hard storyline but a lovely ending 😊
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[Treasa · Rating 4 out of 5]

GREAT READ!
A gripping myriad of emotions that will take you on a shocking intense rollercoaster ride that at times was hard to keep reading or put down! Enjoyable, happy, sad, intense, raw, exciting and captivating twists! An Emotionally gripping must read!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a rollercoaster read, lots of ups and downs. The storyline was good. The characters were interesting and kept you wanting to find out what happens next. I enjoyed the story. It was a clean, young adult read.

[Nadea Croix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was really entertained and glued to the book while reading the story, it was interestingly put together challenges with tender moments of the journey.

[S.A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-Read: This was an incredible book, as always. Not because of the writing style (no, unfortunately not— sorry Asher) but because of the storyline. It is an extremely short story and the pacing leaves something to be desired but no matter how many times I read this book, it always brings stinging tears to my eyes. Which is why it will always hold a special place in my heart. Read it. And it will stay with you for years. Years.

1000000*

I couldn’t believe it when I read this book, it is the first book I have ever cried at. Life changing- trust me. It wasn’t what I was expecting- you know more romance, and although it has romantic aspects, it’s different to my usual read however I am sosososo happy I read this book and if I could go back and have the choice to read it again I would- a million times more at that. This book has a guaranteed HEA (happily ever after) and I am just so shocked that Levi predicted the future and I just know that they will never forget. Ever. Read it and you won’t regret it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book. I loved it. Every thing about it. I won it in a Giveaway on Goodreads some time ago and promptly went at it. I thought I reviewed it earlier, but it doesn't look like I did.


Anyway. this book was beautiful. From start to finish brilliant. SO much of the issues touched on in this book also had a play in my life as well. I loved that it wasn't sugar coated. It was written like someone who really knew the dark truths to Love, Loss and Abuse. I can honestly say that I fell. I fell hard for this book, for the characters, and for the author, for giving this gift to us. I felt protective of Eden, for in many ways I felt close to her. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever loved, and had that person torn from you. anyone who felt that life was not worth living, or that it would be pointless to go on. Anyone who has ever cried themselves to sleep at night, and woken up feeling utterly defeated. I can not give this book enough praise. It gives hope. That love has a funny way. It can make or break you.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book. It has so many ups and downs,that it had left me in tears. Such a good story. It's not something I would normally read, but I absolutely fell in love with the characters. Def a five star book.

[Teressa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was I have to admit a good read.It was interesting in that it started out quite depressing and as the book went on,there was the showing of getting help and a happy ending.I know that there a lot of people out in real life that need to know that with some work,there can be a happy ending.

[Patricia Kearney · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG awesome!

I was crying by chapter 2! The emotional roller coaster I was on reading this book! Depression is so scary & this book ring every ounce of emotion out of me. Loved the supporting characters & ending.