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I Am Her... #3
We are US...
The emotional conclusion to the I am HER... trilogy.
Does everything become amazing because you have the man and the life of your dreams? Does the nightmare stop, and the past fade?
No, it doesn't.
The past is always there, simmering in the background, stewing and bubbling to the surface of your soul. The past is always there no matter how much you wish it would go away and leave you alone.
No matter how hard you try or how far you come, life never changes.
For HER or for him.
Life continues until you wake one day beyond the storms of insanity to realize you will always love, no matter how tragic the heartache and pain becomes.
This is our good, bad, ugly and beautiful.
And together, we are US...
Does everything become amazing because you have the man and the life of your dreams? Does the nightmare stop, and the past fade?
No, it doesn't.
The past is always there, simmering in the background, stewing and bubbling to the surface of your soul. The past is always there no matter how much you wish it would go away and leave you alone.
No matter how hard you try or how far you come, life never changes.
For HER or for him.
Life continues until you wake one day beyond the storms of insanity to realize you will always love, no matter how tragic the heartache and pain becomes.
This is our good, bad, ugly and beautiful.
And together, we are US...
- GenresMental IllnessDark
464 pages, Paperback
First published November 25, 2015
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Sarah Ann Walker
8 books236 followerswww.authorsarahannwalker.com
Sarah Ann Walker is a Scottish Canadian who was raised in Canada, where she attended McMaster University as an English major.
Currently Sarah is raising her son, working on her career, and writing when she can while gulping copious amounts of coffee.
*Sarah has taken a break from writing but plans to release her 8th book in late 2020.*
Sarah can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and goodreads.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
Book Bio
Sarah's first book, 'I am HER...', second, third, and fourth book 'LOST' have all received positive reviews both locally and online from her readers. 'Choices...' Sarah's 5th book, has been hailed as a classic 'Walker WTF? ending'.
'We are US...' the final of the I am HER trilogy was released to rave reviews. And book #7 (mis)TRUST was released June 17, 2016 surpassing all personal and professional expectations for Sarah.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
Sarah Ann Walker is a Scottish Canadian who was raised in Canada, where she attended McMaster University as an English major.
Currently Sarah is raising her son, working on her career, and writing when she can while gulping copious amounts of coffee.
*Sarah has taken a break from writing but plans to release her 8th book in late 2020.*
Sarah can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and goodreads.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
Book Bio
Sarah's first book, 'I am HER...', second, third, and fourth book 'LOST' have all received positive reviews both locally and online from her readers. 'Choices...' Sarah's 5th book, has been hailed as a classic 'Walker WTF? ending'.
'We are US...' the final of the I am HER trilogy was released to rave reviews. And book #7 (mis)TRUST was released June 17, 2016 surpassing all personal and professional expectations for Sarah.
http://www.amazon.com/author/walkersa...
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December 16, 2015
Have you ever bought a book and just stared at it completely afraid to start it? Well this was that book. When I first started this series it was listed as a standalone and that was the cruelest thing ever. In all the things that ever was, ever will be. EVER. I died a little at the end of book one. I barely survived book two. I didn’t expect to make it through book three without scars. I knew this book was going to be a hard read. I was wrong. It was so much more than just hard.
Before I get into the story and all the feelings, I have to explain some of the aspects of what is expected when you open up yourself to the experience this author is going to take you on.
You don’t just read this book from the outside looking in. You are given every piece of this story from the character. It is written in HER voice. Nothing is narrated. Nothing is shaped for the purpose of structure – it is the character you feel in everything. The crazy moments, the happy moments. Nothing about the word selection, phrasing exists without it being a part of the character. This is something that you’ll come to realize as you go further into the story, but I do admit that it can be distracting, but I can’t urge you to stick with it, because it is so worth it and it all comes together in such a genius way.
This is usually one of my sticking points with books. I want the character to feel 100% real and that means that their voice has to remain authentic. I don’t care if it’s not grammatically correct. It’s better when it’s honest.
We are US brings us to the closing of the story of Suzanne and Z. We’ve seen their struggle from page one and I was pulling so hard for these two to find their happiness. I won’t go into the aspects of their past or even most of the details included in the conclusion. But I will tell you that I can’t remember crying more during reading a book in my life. Both happy and sad tears were shed. The kind of crying that is silent, but leave your body shaking. The kind that freak your husband the fuck out because he can’t fix whatever is wrong with you.
One aspect of this story is the battle of depression. Now for Suzanne that battle did not come out of the blue. It has always been there. I think the way Sarah tackled this subject was done beautifully. This was a very tough part of the story for me to read for my own personal struggles and rarely do I come across a book that features this theme and come close to describing the way it feels. For me, this one hit pretty close to home and I broke apart completely during the scenes that unfolded during these events. But at the same time, it almost was healing as it sort of justified these foreign feelings that stay trapped in your head that you can never find the right words to describe.
There were so many parts of this book that tore me to shreds. But this was not all about those sad, devastating times. There were so many moments where I was so damn proud of Suzanne for everything she overcame and for how she pulled herself together. The journey from Her to Suzanne was amazing to watch.
Z, well. Can we just call him perfect? I loved watching him interact with her with such kindness and it broke my heart watching him be pushed to his limits. He loved her so much. He put up with all of her crazy and he just wanted to protect her and give her so much more than what she thought she was worth. It was a battle. Every. Damn. Day.
I always feel like the evil friend when I tell people they need to read this book. Because I know that it will push them to the breaking point. But the experience is so worth it. I have not walked away from a single book from this author that has not stayed with me. I may walk away from the book bruised, but it is always worth it. And these are characters, stories that I will never forget.
Be prepared to expect a wild ride. This is not a romance that is going to deliver hearts and flowers. But make no mistake, this is a love story. It is all about the love that is shared between these two people and how far you are willing to go for the person who owns your heart.
Sarah, my first book of yours left me a ranting mess and you’ve done it to me over and over again and I keep coming back. And I will always continue to come back. Because I know you are going to give me a story that is always worth the pain and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Before I get into the story and all the feelings, I have to explain some of the aspects of what is expected when you open up yourself to the experience this author is going to take you on.
You don’t just read this book from the outside looking in. You are given every piece of this story from the character. It is written in HER voice. Nothing is narrated. Nothing is shaped for the purpose of structure – it is the character you feel in everything. The crazy moments, the happy moments. Nothing about the word selection, phrasing exists without it being a part of the character. This is something that you’ll come to realize as you go further into the story, but I do admit that it can be distracting, but I can’t urge you to stick with it, because it is so worth it and it all comes together in such a genius way.
This is usually one of my sticking points with books. I want the character to feel 100% real and that means that their voice has to remain authentic. I don’t care if it’s not grammatically correct. It’s better when it’s honest.
We are US brings us to the closing of the story of Suzanne and Z. We’ve seen their struggle from page one and I was pulling so hard for these two to find their happiness. I won’t go into the aspects of their past or even most of the details included in the conclusion. But I will tell you that I can’t remember crying more during reading a book in my life. Both happy and sad tears were shed. The kind of crying that is silent, but leave your body shaking. The kind that freak your husband the fuck out because he can’t fix whatever is wrong with you.
One aspect of this story is the battle of depression. Now for Suzanne that battle did not come out of the blue. It has always been there. I think the way Sarah tackled this subject was done beautifully. This was a very tough part of the story for me to read for my own personal struggles and rarely do I come across a book that features this theme and come close to describing the way it feels. For me, this one hit pretty close to home and I broke apart completely during the scenes that unfolded during these events. But at the same time, it almost was healing as it sort of justified these foreign feelings that stay trapped in your head that you can never find the right words to describe.
There were so many parts of this book that tore me to shreds. But this was not all about those sad, devastating times. There were so many moments where I was so damn proud of Suzanne for everything she overcame and for how she pulled herself together. The journey from Her to Suzanne was amazing to watch.
Z, well. Can we just call him perfect? I loved watching him interact with her with such kindness and it broke my heart watching him be pushed to his limits. He loved her so much. He put up with all of her crazy and he just wanted to protect her and give her so much more than what she thought she was worth. It was a battle. Every. Damn. Day.
I always feel like the evil friend when I tell people they need to read this book. Because I know that it will push them to the breaking point. But the experience is so worth it. I have not walked away from a single book from this author that has not stayed with me. I may walk away from the book bruised, but it is always worth it. And these are characters, stories that I will never forget.
Be prepared to expect a wild ride. This is not a romance that is going to deliver hearts and flowers. But make no mistake, this is a love story. It is all about the love that is shared between these two people and how far you are willing to go for the person who owns your heart.
Sarah, my first book of yours left me a ranting mess and you’ve done it to me over and over again and I keep coming back. And I will always continue to come back. Because I know you are going to give me a story that is always worth the pain and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
August 15, 2016
This third book in the I Am Her... series further explores the lives of Suzanne and Z. Though this is a stand-alone story, I highly suggest that readers read the first two books to get a thorough understanding of Suzanne's tragic upbringing and Z's role in helping her to overcome her appalling past.
Tragic is the perfect word to describe Suzanne's life. Years of abuse--physical, mental and emotional--by people charged with caring and protecting her has left her battling her inner demons. She aches for happiness, longs for normality; but she is a broken woman.
This time around, life's pressures prove too difficult to cope with and Suzanne is ready to give up.
"So, even though we were together and you loved me, I still felt like shit all the time about myself, while you're like the anti-shit.
The first half of the story deals with Suzanne's struggle to gain self-worth and embrace the unconditional love of her amazingly patient and devoted husband, Z. While the story is surely well-written and compelling, I have to admit that I grew frustrated by Suzanne's insecurities and senseless decisions. So many times, I had to suppress the urge to strangle her...
...while at the same time, I felt the need to just hug her.
It was emotionally draining, but not in a bad way, mind you. You see, you have to understand Suzanne and her fragile state to truly appreciate her dilemmas. And I have to say, I truly love this crazy, screwed-up character that Sarah Ann Walker has ingeniously created.
The latter part of the story, in my opinion, is where Suzanne faces her ultimate test. Situations push her patience and sanity to the limit. I won't give anything away, but I feel that the author did a superb job wrapping up this bittersweet, emotional story. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Suzanne and Z (and even Mack and the Kaylas) will always be some of my all-time favorite characters.
Excellent job, Ms. Walker. This series is unforgettable.
Tragic is the perfect word to describe Suzanne's life. Years of abuse--physical, mental and emotional--by people charged with caring and protecting her has left her battling her inner demons. She aches for happiness, longs for normality; but she is a broken woman.
This time around, life's pressures prove too difficult to cope with and Suzanne is ready to give up.
"So, even though we were together and you loved me, I still felt like shit all the time about myself, while you're like the anti-shit.
The first half of the story deals with Suzanne's struggle to gain self-worth and embrace the unconditional love of her amazingly patient and devoted husband, Z. While the story is surely well-written and compelling, I have to admit that I grew frustrated by Suzanne's insecurities and senseless decisions. So many times, I had to suppress the urge to strangle her...
...while at the same time, I felt the need to just hug her.
It was emotionally draining, but not in a bad way, mind you. You see, you have to understand Suzanne and her fragile state to truly appreciate her dilemmas. And I have to say, I truly love this crazy, screwed-up character that Sarah Ann Walker has ingeniously created.
The latter part of the story, in my opinion, is where Suzanne faces her ultimate test. Situations push her patience and sanity to the limit. I won't give anything away, but I feel that the author did a superb job wrapping up this bittersweet, emotional story. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Suzanne and Z (and even Mack and the Kaylas) will always be some of my all-time favorite characters.
Excellent job, Ms. Walker. This series is unforgettable.
June 4, 2016
The final book in the series and clearly the hits on Suzanne and Z , just keep on coming !!
It was depressive in the sense that I wanted to scream , " God !!!! Give them a Break !!"
Suzanne , I think broke down more in this book than previous ones, because after tasting happiness, it's more tough to get back to emptyness.
When faced with a challenge , Her first instinct is to abandon everyone and hide in her comfortable cloak of misery. This what she does in the beginning, till Z catches her. She's trying to step back and away from it all. She feels so miserable that she conveniently blames it on her self and sets to take the easy way out.
But you can't quit life till you're breathing...right !
With the help of Mack ,Kaylas and Z ( Gawd, this man is a saint !!) She again starts to stand back up and in few months grabs life with her hands, she finds happiness again and falls pregnant. Little bumps on the road but she births a beautiful baby girl.
But a witch (Elizabeth) is waiting in wings to destroy her life
why can't some people just roll over and die and do us all a favour !!!!
The baby is snatched from her and as expected, suzanne's delicate mental balance upsets and she lashes out, yet again at everybody.
Z meanwhile fights the authorities , her bitch of a mother, cops, child services and gets back their daughter.
Suzanne truly becomes a mother, stepping away for Mackenzie's sake , so she doesn't have to be abandoned.
The emotions run like a river in this book. Happiness, depression, frustration, anger, undying love and biggest of all - Acceptance by Suzanne of Z's love !!
Phew ! Finally !!
Beautiful end to a beautiful story of IT who became HER, who became ME, who became US .
It was depressive in the sense that I wanted to scream , " God !!!! Give them a Break !!"
Suzanne , I think broke down more in this book than previous ones, because after tasting happiness, it's more tough to get back to emptyness.
When faced with a challenge , Her first instinct is to abandon everyone and hide in her comfortable cloak of misery. This what she does in the beginning, till Z catches her. She's trying to step back and away from it all. She feels so miserable that she conveniently blames it on her self and sets to take the easy way out.
But you can't quit life till you're breathing...right !
With the help of Mack ,Kaylas and Z ( Gawd, this man is a saint !!) She again starts to stand back up and in few months grabs life with her hands, she finds happiness again and falls pregnant. Little bumps on the road but she births a beautiful baby girl.
But a witch (Elizabeth) is waiting in wings to destroy her life
why can't some people just roll over and die and do us all a favour !!!!
The baby is snatched from her and as expected, suzanne's delicate mental balance upsets and she lashes out, yet again at everybody.
Z meanwhile fights the authorities , her bitch of a mother, cops, child services and gets back their daughter.
Suzanne truly becomes a mother, stepping away for Mackenzie's sake , so she doesn't have to be abandoned.
The emotions run like a river in this book. Happiness, depression, frustration, anger, undying love and biggest of all - Acceptance by Suzanne of Z's love !!
Phew ! Finally !!
Beautiful end to a beautiful story of IT who became HER, who became ME, who became US .
December 14, 2015
I'm so happy I could end their story with the purpose needed and the closure warranted.
I'm in love with Z. Forever. And I'll love Suzanne until the end of my days.
I hope you all enjoy We are US...
Sarah
I'm in love with Z. Forever. And I'll love Suzanne until the end of my days.
I hope you all enjoy We are US...
Sarah
November 28, 2015
WE ARE US is the amazing, complex, intense conclusion to Sarah Ann Walker's trilogy I AM HER. I was asked by Sarah, to read WE ARE US, chapter by chapter, and critique it for her, and when the book was finally finished, I read it, again, in it's entirety.
Being an avid fan of Sarah's, I was waiting with baited breath for this book, as I loved I AM HER and THIS IS ME. WE ARE US lives up to everything the other two books did, and much MORE! This book ties up all loose ends for the reader, while still taking us on a roller coaster of a ride the entire time. What I loved about WE ARE US is that Sarah didn't rush through the events that took place; she took her time developing Suzanne's and Z's story, so they, and the reader, had total completion by the end of the book.
Just when we think that our Suzanne might be happy and content with her life, her marriage to Z, and where she wants her life to go, we get slammed with more of "Suzanne's" stuff, and it continues throughout this book. We should know better, if we really KNOW Suzanne, that she will never really be happy, but we really want her to be, so we conned ourselves into thinking, maybe? As the reader continues on Suzanne's journey, we find out so much more into why she really is like she is.
What I really love about this book is that we hear a LOT from Z's point of view, and it's really nice and refreshing to get into Z's head. Once in there, we get some awesome insight, finally, as to what this amazing man is thinking and what he has been putting up with all these years. For me, I loved Z from the start, this book made me love him SO much more!
As in the previous two books, Suzanne's support system, her amazing friends, are ever present for her. They stand by her, when they should have walked away, many times, and they continued to pick her up when she fell, over and over again. We should all be so lucky to have such amazing friends as Suzanne did.
The reader will wonder, as I did, how Sarah was going to wrap up this book, what Suzanne and Z's fate was going to be. This book left me on the edge of my seat the entire time. As always, just when I KNEW what was going to happen, it didn't, and I was left saying, WTF??
Sarah Ann Walker is an intense author, with the amazing ability to write the darkest of dark, which will have the reader wanting more and more. I know this is the "end" for Suzanne and Z, but I do want MORE!!
I would read anything Sarah Ann Walker wrote...do yourself a favor and do the same! When it comes to writing a book that will "catch" the reader, and crawl inside the reader's soul, and not let go, that is the sign of an amazing author. This is what Sarah Ann Walker is. What she has done with WE ARE US is just this. She has figured out the perfect way to end an incredible trilogy, while holding true to her characters...I LOVED this book and these characters...they are ones I will never forget!!
Being an avid fan of Sarah's, I was waiting with baited breath for this book, as I loved I AM HER and THIS IS ME. WE ARE US lives up to everything the other two books did, and much MORE! This book ties up all loose ends for the reader, while still taking us on a roller coaster of a ride the entire time. What I loved about WE ARE US is that Sarah didn't rush through the events that took place; she took her time developing Suzanne's and Z's story, so they, and the reader, had total completion by the end of the book.
Just when we think that our Suzanne might be happy and content with her life, her marriage to Z, and where she wants her life to go, we get slammed with more of "Suzanne's" stuff, and it continues throughout this book. We should know better, if we really KNOW Suzanne, that she will never really be happy, but we really want her to be, so we conned ourselves into thinking, maybe? As the reader continues on Suzanne's journey, we find out so much more into why she really is like she is.
What I really love about this book is that we hear a LOT from Z's point of view, and it's really nice and refreshing to get into Z's head. Once in there, we get some awesome insight, finally, as to what this amazing man is thinking and what he has been putting up with all these years. For me, I loved Z from the start, this book made me love him SO much more!
As in the previous two books, Suzanne's support system, her amazing friends, are ever present for her. They stand by her, when they should have walked away, many times, and they continued to pick her up when she fell, over and over again. We should all be so lucky to have such amazing friends as Suzanne did.
The reader will wonder, as I did, how Sarah was going to wrap up this book, what Suzanne and Z's fate was going to be. This book left me on the edge of my seat the entire time. As always, just when I KNEW what was going to happen, it didn't, and I was left saying, WTF??
Sarah Ann Walker is an intense author, with the amazing ability to write the darkest of dark, which will have the reader wanting more and more. I know this is the "end" for Suzanne and Z, but I do want MORE!!
I would read anything Sarah Ann Walker wrote...do yourself a favor and do the same! When it comes to writing a book that will "catch" the reader, and crawl inside the reader's soul, and not let go, that is the sign of an amazing author. This is what Sarah Ann Walker is. What she has done with WE ARE US is just this. She has figured out the perfect way to end an incredible trilogy, while holding true to her characters...I LOVED this book and these characters...they are ones I will never forget!!
December 28, 2015
Man oh man you feel so happy at the end of a book. Things are the way they should be but knowing the characters still have struggles but you end on a high and blissful moment but THEN the author decides to smack you. SHE GIVES YOU A THIRD NOVEL!!!!!!
A book full of everything and I mean every.freaking.thing. Cute. Love. Agony. Suffering. Joy. Delight. Distress. Distress. Distress. Struggles. Sometimes…all the time is a struggle. Especially for Suzanne and Z. MY heavens did I feel for Z. AND Suzanne. But having his POV during this tremendous storyline was so awesome and horrible all the same. (I loved it) Always in the back of your mind, the bad is always there. To live in the today that’s cheerful, gosh it’s hard. My favorite part was Z. Of course, this favorite is different than my love for him in the past. I still LOVE him to death but I love that he broke as well. He is so damn perfect that he had to. I think it showed that he isn’t the actual perfect human (bahahaha) we all think he is. His wife struggles, you feel so much for Suzanne over and over and over. HE STRUGGLES. The rawness. The irritation. The gloom. The trust. The faith. The promise. And the horrible emotions I had during ALL of the bad, angsty, gutting moments. Evil. Pure.EVIL!!
“Christ, I feel like shit.”
“I know. Ironically the more insecure and depressed she became, the more insecure you felt. And now depression has settled into you as well.”
“I’m not depressed. I’m just mentally exhausted.”
A book full of everything and I mean every.freaking.thing. Cute. Love. Agony. Suffering. Joy. Delight. Distress. Distress. Distress. Struggles. Sometimes…all the time is a struggle. Especially for Suzanne and Z. MY heavens did I feel for Z. AND Suzanne. But having his POV during this tremendous storyline was so awesome and horrible all the same. (I loved it) Always in the back of your mind, the bad is always there. To live in the today that’s cheerful, gosh it’s hard. My favorite part was Z. Of course, this favorite is different than my love for him in the past. I still LOVE him to death but I love that he broke as well. He is so damn perfect that he had to. I think it showed that he isn’t the actual perfect human (bahahaha) we all think he is. His wife struggles, you feel so much for Suzanne over and over and over. HE STRUGGLES. The rawness. The irritation. The gloom. The trust. The faith. The promise. And the horrible emotions I had during ALL of the bad, angsty, gutting moments. Evil. Pure.EVIL!!
“Christ, I feel like shit.”
“I know. Ironically the more insecure and depressed she became, the more insecure you felt. And now depression has settled into you as well.”
“I’m not depressed. I’m just mentally exhausted.”
November 29, 2015
We are once again thrust into "Suzanne's shit". I cannot express with enough words how much I love this book. Sarah Ann Walker always has my heart in the palm of her hand.
You can hope that Suzanne can finally pull herself together. She has "amazing, dark and delicious Z, the fabulous Kaylas, and her Mack". Nothing can possibly touch her anymore, can it? The roller coaster ride in this installment is relentless. You are hurled into every twist and turn without mercy. And we also get insight on the emotions that are Z. Suzanne's friend, her "people" are incredible. They are on her journey, right there with her, every single time. It is nothing short of amazing. You can't help the overwhelming emotions that will move you during this book.
My heart was wrenched out, broken, destroyed and then put back together so many times, I couldn't imagine it could be mended again. But, like the skillful sculptor that Sarah Ann Walker is, she chisels out a fine, intricate masterpiece. I will be basking in the glow of this book for a little while now. I am always left bereft after one of Sarah's books. They are beautiful and heart breaking to me. Everyone should read them. I found myself just stopping at times, thinking, how does she do that? Whatever it is, it's magic, surely
You can hope that Suzanne can finally pull herself together. She has "amazing, dark and delicious Z, the fabulous Kaylas, and her Mack". Nothing can possibly touch her anymore, can it? The roller coaster ride in this installment is relentless. You are hurled into every twist and turn without mercy. And we also get insight on the emotions that are Z. Suzanne's friend, her "people" are incredible. They are on her journey, right there with her, every single time. It is nothing short of amazing. You can't help the overwhelming emotions that will move you during this book.
My heart was wrenched out, broken, destroyed and then put back together so many times, I couldn't imagine it could be mended again. But, like the skillful sculptor that Sarah Ann Walker is, she chisels out a fine, intricate masterpiece. I will be basking in the glow of this book for a little while now. I am always left bereft after one of Sarah's books. They are beautiful and heart breaking to me. Everyone should read them. I found myself just stopping at times, thinking, how does she do that? Whatever it is, it's magic, surely
December 4, 2015
What was I expecting? Honestly, I was scared to death that with the traumatic life Susanne had endured in
I Am Her
and
This Is Me
that Sarah was going to wrap up the series with everything rosy, mushy and light. Poor Susanne. Surely she had been through enough already. I mean doesn’t she deserve a fairy tale ending?? Could there possibly be anything left for her to suffer through? Silly me… I should know better. I was stunned!
We are Us
, had more trials and tribulations then maybe the 1st 2 books combined! Can’t say enough great things. The rockier and uglier the better and We Are Us delivered! Make no mistake, the story has its moments of light and beautiful but it’s a rough journey to the end. Sarah Ann Walker writes characters that are truly unique. Characters that will haunt your thoughts indefinitely. Expect several heart pounding, gasping, take your breath away moments. This IS Suzanne after all. Loved every jaw (and panty) dropping moment. ZZZZZZZZZ!!! #ladyboner
May 27, 2016
If there is ever a series that made you have the major feels, emotional roller-coaster ride, characters who made you feel like they were talking to you...This series was it for me! Reading all three books in this series in a matter of days and I am definitely feeling the feels of reading them all at one time...
We are US, in my opinion was the best of the 3 books. Although all 3 are 5 star books, We are US just had so much more feelings for me. With one hour left to go in the book, I had to take a break...It had gotten to the point of, how freaking much more can these 2 take. They have been screwed over so much and overcome so much. But, jumping back in, I am totally glad I picked up and finished!!!
Sarah Ann Walker has such a great talent of writing so deep and makes you feel everything that each character is going through!!! Thank you for being an awesome author for us to enjoy your work!
We are US, in my opinion was the best of the 3 books. Although all 3 are 5 star books, We are US just had so much more feelings for me. With one hour left to go in the book, I had to take a break...It had gotten to the point of, how freaking much more can these 2 take. They have been screwed over so much and overcome so much. But, jumping back in, I am totally glad I picked up and finished!!!
Sarah Ann Walker has such a great talent of writing so deep and makes you feel everything that each character is going through!!! Thank you for being an awesome author for us to enjoy your work!
December 29, 2015
Sarah Ann Walker has done it once again!!!! This book is just so full of emotion. You really feel Suzanne's pain and despair right along with her. You honestly can't blame her for the choices that she makes in this story. I definitely could never survive what she has had to endure. This was a great conclusion to a wonderful story!!! I will miss Z and Suzanne!
January 11, 2016
Loved Loved it I felt so many emotions in this book just as I did with book 1 and 2 and I think it was just as great what a great end to a great series. Suzanne and Z Just love them.
December 6, 2016
Review to be written soon...
December 4, 2017
This book was amazing. It took me so long to finish cuz I didn't want the story to end. Sarah Ann is always brilliant. Always so full of ups and downs and yes I cried. Suzanne and Z will always have a special place in my heart. 😍😍😍
January 13, 2016
LOVE THIS STORY!!!!
I stumbled upon this author and story a couple years ago and I am so thankful I took a chance and one-clicked. My words could never do this story justice. I am not a cryer, not in real life and never with books. I may get teary eyed on a rare occasion with the right story, but never in my life have I ugly cried like I did while reading this devastatingly beautiful story. These books brought out every emotion I posses. From heartache, to happiness and everything in between. There were even times I had enough of Suzanne's bs and was like enough already. There were so many times I was caught off guard and thought, "wow, never saw that coming." I love stories that shock me at every turn leaving me flipping pages like a maniac so I can find out what happens next. I literally couldn't put any of these books down. Not even for a much needed sip of water or bathroom break. They're just that good. I realize this kind of story isn't for everyone. There's some seriously awful shit from Suzanne's past. But for me I'd have to say this is by far my favorite read ever. I will NEVER forget this story. Thank you Sarah for giving us a little piece of you in the form of Suzanne and Z. Brilliant!
I stumbled upon this author and story a couple years ago and I am so thankful I took a chance and one-clicked. My words could never do this story justice. I am not a cryer, not in real life and never with books. I may get teary eyed on a rare occasion with the right story, but never in my life have I ugly cried like I did while reading this devastatingly beautiful story. These books brought out every emotion I posses. From heartache, to happiness and everything in between. There were even times I had enough of Suzanne's bs and was like enough already. There were so many times I was caught off guard and thought, "wow, never saw that coming." I love stories that shock me at every turn leaving me flipping pages like a maniac so I can find out what happens next. I literally couldn't put any of these books down. Not even for a much needed sip of water or bathroom break. They're just that good. I realize this kind of story isn't for everyone. There's some seriously awful shit from Suzanne's past. But for me I'd have to say this is by far my favorite read ever. I will NEVER forget this story. Thank you Sarah for giving us a little piece of you in the form of Suzanne and Z. Brilliant!
January 24, 2016
I don't know how to start. Sarah is an author that can suck you in from the first word to the last. Every emotion you thought you had x10. The story is not you typical love story but one more that is real to life as some of us know it. I found myself feeling the pain of Z and the mess of Suzan and only wanting for the pain to stop for both and the love to continue. I found myself deep into the book to the point that I was there with each of them each step and everyday. I am so happy to be finished their story so my heart and head can heal. Sarah has no idea what this story has done for me personaly. I wish that everyone that reads this series will tell all their friends so that they can tell their friends and keep on going. Sarah is such an amazing author and I can only hope that she will continue for many many years to come. All of her books have taken you to a place that you feel with every being of your mind body and soul. And she has touched mine so much.
Thank you once again Sarah for taking us to this place.
Thank you once again Sarah for taking us to this place.
January 22, 2016
I was thrilled when I found out about this third installment of Suzanne and Z's story. Z is so good to Suzanne and is truly the picture of patience and love. I loved him in the first two books, but he really took his awesomeness to a whole new level in We are Us. As the story got flowing, I became very apprehensive about what was going to happen to Suzanne. She has already been through so much in books 1 & 2, but in true Walker fashion, I knew something earth-shattering was coming. And as always, Walker did not disappoint. Both Suzanne and Z had to prove that they had the spirits of fighters within them. But throughout all the turmoil within this book, I really felt that Suzanne was finally able to evolve into the butterfly that she always deserved to be. This was a beautiful and appropriate end to their story. Kudos to Sarah Ann Walker on another fantastic book that really worked all of my emotions.
June 22, 2016
This series got better and better with each book, minus the usual typos that drive me batty! Honestly, it took me a while to get into book 1, but when I got hooked, I was in. Book 2 was even better and continued on with the Suzanne and Z love story, but book 3 about ripped out my heart. It was gut wrenching what these two went through. Suzanne's story is amazing and heartbreaking, and you wonder who a person could go through so much and come out the other side. This series was phenomenal and I can't want to read more by Sarah Ann Walker! It has been a while since something really kept my attention, made me want to read it every minute of the day, and really had an interesting storyline. If you haven't already, go start the series - you won't be disappointed.
January 10, 2016
Let me just say this...
Sarah you are my new crush.
You finished this series with a bang.
I loved the first two and loved this even more.
Susanne and Z are just.........F@cked up.
I mean they are. It's the truth.
These two trying to make it together is fantastic.
But they seem to be failing.
When things are good they are great, but when they go bad it's destruction.
If you are looking for a read that takes you into the mind of someone with mental health issues this is it. It seemed so real...to real.
Five stars
Sarah you are my new crush.
You finished this series with a bang.
I loved the first two and loved this even more.
Susanne and Z are just.........F@cked up.
I mean they are. It's the truth.
These two trying to make it together is fantastic.
But they seem to be failing.
When things are good they are great, but when they go bad it's destruction.
If you are looking for a read that takes you into the mind of someone with mental health issues this is it. It seemed so real...to real.
Five stars
November 30, 2015
What an emotional conclusion to the I Am Her trilogy. I dove right into this book knowing that i was not gonna put it down till I was finished. I loved Suzanne and Z and this book made me fall even more in love with them. I giggled and cried, i mean i had the heart breaking and happy tears. The author couldn't have done a better job writing this.The style in which the author writes makes you feel every emotion the characters felt. Suzanne and Z's story will definitely stay with me for along time.
December 2, 2015
here do I start with this one ! Sarah gave me so much in this story Z and Suzanne are forever in my heart . This is the 3rd book in the I Am Her trilogy and as much as I love the first two books We Are Us topped them both . I had my moments of anger and I also had times I was bawling like a baby and not in a bad way . This story was Brilliant ,amazing and so touching I couldn't help be pulled into it . It's very hard for me to put into words how much this story meant to me . I am a huge fan of Sarah's work and this by far is her best yet . I will never forget Z , Suzanne , Mack or the Kayl...
February 1, 2016
Sarah Ann Walker has done it again. I absolutely loved this book. The third instalment of the Suzanne and Z saga was an amazing emotional roller coaster from start to finish. Although I find Suzanne to be the most frustrating "character " who's head I've ever had the pleasure to get inside of, leaves me to believe that Ms. Walker has done a fine job doing what she sets out to do; make the reader get emotionally involved with the characters and their story. All I can say is thank goodness for Z.
I can't wait to see what she has in store for the next book!
I can't wait to see what she has in store for the next book!
December 31, 2015
I'm so glad I stuck with this series. The characters grew and my love for them also grew. It was an amazing journey to read and feel Suzanne's struggles and how she powered through. Z's support is steadfast and strong. I admired and loved the friendships they had with the other characters, thus forming their own family bond. This series grew into a story that was well worth the difficult ride to the end.
December 2, 2015
Amazing conclusion
So Z and Suzanne are back in this amazing conclusion.... The tears I cried reading this book. It was such a emotional read. You get to hear a little Z's POV. I would so recommend this series to everyone. Thank you for allowing us to experience Suzanne's journey to overcome her past and finally get to have the life she deserves. Five stars all the way!!!
So Z and Suzanne are back in this amazing conclusion.... The tears I cried reading this book. It was such a emotional read. You get to hear a little Z's POV. I would so recommend this series to everyone. Thank you for allowing us to experience Suzanne's journey to overcome her past and finally get to have the life she deserves. Five stars all the way!!!
December 15, 2015
so many times i was in tears how much can one woman be ask to take ... the ending was perfect though. thank god ..
July 12, 2018
This series absolutely blew me away. My eyes are swollen from all of my tears. I could not put it down and read all three books over three days. I felt so much for Suzanne. Her life has been so cruel and unfair. I just wanted her to catch a break and get some happy. I loved Z and his genuine love for Suzanne. He goes straight to the top of best book boyfriend. His unwavering belief in the love they share and belief in Suzanne is heartwarming and heart-bursting. The devotion and adoration that he shows to Suzanne are beautiful. She deserves all of that and more even though she struggles to believe that she does. Mack, oh Mack...He is the absolute best. Suzanne deserves her Mack. The love and friendship they share is some probably the most pure, genuine and loving friendship that I have ever read. He definitely is in the running for my favorite character in this series. The Kayla's added life and color to the story. The story is beautifully written. It handles the extremely difficult subject matter and is so tastefully done. I can not describe all of the emotion that I felt from this series. The characters came to life on the page and the words allow the reader to feel and relate to all the emotions that are brought forth. This series is not a series I will forget. Suzanne and Z and their love will stay with me. Emotionally, these books were some of the hardest I have read but I am so glad that I did. This story is special and really got me thinking about counting my blessings.
February 24, 2024
She makes it, and the payoff, as expected, is the stuff of dreams. She gets herself back.
I must confess, going in (book 1), I was skeptical. I was on team ‘leave well enough alone’. Because her life kinda worked (lot of latitude in kinda). Not a perfect life, but equilibrium and a modicum of peace. Until Z. He shows up and all hell breaks loose, the floodgates… it’s ridiculous.
I didn’t think she’d come out on the other side. Always a risk with stories like hers.
I felt she was irresponsible, bordering on reckless, to allow the relationship to progress. Because it was clear, right from the beginning, that something about him ‘triggered’ her, and that he had this ability, for whatever reason, to trespass and reach places inside her that she’d cordoned off.
Not an area of expertise, but I imagine once that happens, it can go either way. You either go through the process of deconstructing, and reconstructing afresh in a new image, and emerge on the other side healed, like Suzanne. Or you lose whatever semblance of sanity, as seemed was happening in parts of books 1, 2, and 3 too, to be perfectly honest.
I am happy that after that arduous, torturous, and courageous journey she got herself back.
I will say though, had she made the opposite choice, I would have understood, and viewed her as no less courageous. I imagine, for people who have gone through the experiences she has, ‘peace’ and acceptance can also feel like the motherload of payoffs.
I must confess, going in (book 1), I was skeptical. I was on team ‘leave well enough alone’. Because her life kinda worked (lot of latitude in kinda). Not a perfect life, but equilibrium and a modicum of peace. Until Z. He shows up and all hell breaks loose, the floodgates… it’s ridiculous.
I didn’t think she’d come out on the other side. Always a risk with stories like hers.
I felt she was irresponsible, bordering on reckless, to allow the relationship to progress. Because it was clear, right from the beginning, that something about him ‘triggered’ her, and that he had this ability, for whatever reason, to trespass and reach places inside her that she’d cordoned off.
Not an area of expertise, but I imagine once that happens, it can go either way. You either go through the process of deconstructing, and reconstructing afresh in a new image, and emerge on the other side healed, like Suzanne. Or you lose whatever semblance of sanity, as seemed was happening in parts of books 1, 2, and 3 too, to be perfectly honest.
I am happy that after that arduous, torturous, and courageous journey she got herself back.
I will say though, had she made the opposite choice, I would have understood, and viewed her as no less courageous. I imagine, for people who have gone through the experiences she has, ‘peace’ and acceptance can also feel like the motherload of payoffs.
June 30, 2018
Great series overall
This book had a lot more typos and errors than the previous two. There were a few story inconsistencies, too. Aside from that, there was another twist in here that floored me and again, I was sobbing and the years wouldn't stop. It was a good story overall with a happy ending.
Errors such as: to instead of two, 4' heels instead of 4" (also in other books), loses for losses, seizes for ceases and quite a few others.
This book had a lot more typos and errors than the previous two. There were a few story inconsistencies, too. Aside from that, there was another twist in here that floored me and again, I was sobbing and the years wouldn't stop. It was a good story overall with a happy ending.
Errors such as: to instead of two, 4' heels instead of 4" (also in other books), loses for losses, seizes for ceases and quite a few others.
December 9, 2015
I wish I could give this book more stars but I seriously can't. The amount of times the word moan is written in this book annoyed me. They don't say things to each other, they just moan every dialogue. Sorry but this book seriously needs a good editor.
July 7, 2016
This is my all time favorite trilogy. I want a Z in my life. So bad.
Excellent story. I'm so glad it ended the way it did- right but not easy.
Excellent story. I'm so glad it ended the way it did- right but not easy.
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