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Fallen Crest High #8
Fallen Crest Forever
Mason Kade is the dream.
He is the promise.
He’s offering what so many would fantasize about, and it’s not that I don’t want it/him/us.
It’s the opposite.
There might be ghosts haunting me, but this man who's my soulmate is asking me for forever.
How can I say no to someone who already gave me my happily ever after?
He is the promise.
He’s offering what so many would fantasize about, and it’s not that I don’t want it/him/us.
It’s the opposite.
There might be ghosts haunting me, but this man who's my soulmate is asking me for forever.
How can I say no to someone who already gave me my happily ever after?
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May 15, 2024
SUPER – FANTASTIC – OUSTANDING
I still can’t believe that this series is over. I’m sad but OMG – Tijan wrote the most fabulous conclusion EVER. For me Fallen Crest Forever was the BEST book in the entire series.
It’s hard to put all my thoughts into concise sentences – I’m partly overwhelmed by sadness but also jubilant about the entire book.
We finally came full circle.
There were so many twists, small and bigger once that kept me gasping all throughout the book. Plot twists that I did NOT see coming but that made perfect sense to me.
I really felt that Fallen Crest Forever was masterfully plotted and executed.
One of the things I LOVED most about Sam was her love for running. In the first few books running was one of the activities she did constantly. Whenever she needed to escape, think or just survive her messed up family life she went running. Sometimes even multiple times a day. I thought it almost bordered on compulsive the way Sam used running to forget about everything bad that happened in her life.
I especially enjoyed it when she ran for her high-school team. Obviously she ran more than others but until she starting running competitively no one knew how fast she really was. Her beating EVERYONE was the icing on the cake. So imagine how much I LOVED seeing her run for the team at Cain University. This was a plot I wasn’t expecting and it made my day!!! On top of that I got the most amazing WOWZER of all endings. I never saw that one coming and I couldn’t have been more HAPPY with it.
But back to coming full circle.
In book 1 Sam lost everyone – her parents, best friends and her boyfriend. Now in book 7 she had two set of loving and supporting parents, half siblings, the most amazing boyfriend and good and trusted friends. At the end she had more people that loved her than she could have ever imagined or dreamed of.
We definitely came full circle.
There is the saying: What goes around, comes around.
And that’s what Mason, Sam and Logan came face to face with in book 7. As popular as Mason and Logan were, they weren’t invincible. They had to learn that lesson, and I think it was fitting and necessary. The Threesome Fearsome had to grow up. Maybe Sam and Mason more so than Logan, but they all changed throughout this book.
7 books for 4 years of Fallen Crest. 4 years of being hot heads, manipulators, fighters, rich dudes that could get away with murder if they wanted. It all came to and END.
Again, full circle.
Mason was still Mason. The most perfect boyfriend any girl could wish for. I don’t know how Tijan managed it, but I’m not sure she can top Mason. He was the ultimate boyfriend. Supportive, protective, trusting, loving, and devoted. He was one of a kind.
Mason and Sam’s relationship was incredible. The trust and understanding between Sam and Mason was out of this world. They went through so much stuff together, and came out even stronger. Nothing could shake their foundation. Add Logan to that mix and they were a triangle relationship the way I’ve never read before and I’m sure never will again.
There is so much to say about this series and the last book. I could go on and on.
I think the most important thing I can say is that Fallen Crest Forever was heart meltingly beautiful. The feelings it invoked almost gutted me. I felt overwhelmed at times by the sadness of it being the last book, and the happiness I felt about how everyone turned out to be. Grown up. A better version of themselves.
I personally thought the ending couldn’t have been any more perfect. An amazing epilogue and additional glimpses into the future that made me SQUEAL!!!!
And let’s not forget about the COVER!!!! OMG best cover in ages! Hands down.
ღ ღ ღ ღ LOVED IT!!!!! ღ ღ ღ ღ
Now weeks later and I'm still mourning the end of a spectacular series - I envy everyone who reads this series the first time ever. Sometimes being able to wipe memories sounds fantastic :D
I still can’t believe that this series is over. I’m sad but OMG – Tijan wrote the most fabulous conclusion EVER. For me Fallen Crest Forever was the BEST book in the entire series.
It’s hard to put all my thoughts into concise sentences – I’m partly overwhelmed by sadness but also jubilant about the entire book.
We finally came full circle.
There were so many twists, small and bigger once that kept me gasping all throughout the book. Plot twists that I did NOT see coming but that made perfect sense to me.
I really felt that Fallen Crest Forever was masterfully plotted and executed.
One of the things I LOVED most about Sam was her love for running. In the first few books running was one of the activities she did constantly. Whenever she needed to escape, think or just survive her messed up family life she went running. Sometimes even multiple times a day. I thought it almost bordered on compulsive the way Sam used running to forget about everything bad that happened in her life.
I especially enjoyed it when she ran for her high-school team. Obviously she ran more than others but until she starting running competitively no one knew how fast she really was. Her beating EVERYONE was the icing on the cake. So imagine how much I LOVED seeing her run for the team at Cain University. This was a plot I wasn’t expecting and it made my day!!! On top of that I got the most amazing WOWZER of all endings. I never saw that one coming and I couldn’t have been more HAPPY with it.
But back to coming full circle.
In book 1 Sam lost everyone – her parents, best friends and her boyfriend. Now in book 7 she had two set of loving and supporting parents, half siblings, the most amazing boyfriend and good and trusted friends. At the end she had more people that loved her than she could have ever imagined or dreamed of.
We definitely came full circle.
There is the saying: What goes around, comes around.
And that’s what Mason, Sam and Logan came face to face with in book 7. As popular as Mason and Logan were, they weren’t invincible. They had to learn that lesson, and I think it was fitting and necessary. The Threesome Fearsome had to grow up. Maybe Sam and Mason more so than Logan, but they all changed throughout this book.
7 books for 4 years of Fallen Crest. 4 years of being hot heads, manipulators, fighters, rich dudes that could get away with murder if they wanted. It all came to and END.
Again, full circle.
Mason was still Mason. The most perfect boyfriend any girl could wish for. I don’t know how Tijan managed it, but I’m not sure she can top Mason. He was the ultimate boyfriend. Supportive, protective, trusting, loving, and devoted. He was one of a kind.
Mason and Sam’s relationship was incredible. The trust and understanding between Sam and Mason was out of this world. They went through so much stuff together, and came out even stronger. Nothing could shake their foundation. Add Logan to that mix and they were a triangle relationship the way I’ve never read before and I’m sure never will again.
There is so much to say about this series and the last book. I could go on and on.
I think the most important thing I can say is that Fallen Crest Forever was heart meltingly beautiful. The feelings it invoked almost gutted me. I felt overwhelmed at times by the sadness of it being the last book, and the happiness I felt about how everyone turned out to be. Grown up. A better version of themselves.
I personally thought the ending couldn’t have been any more perfect. An amazing epilogue and additional glimpses into the future that made me SQUEAL!!!!
And let’s not forget about the COVER!!!! OMG best cover in ages! Hands down.
ღ ღ ღ ღ LOVED IT!!!!! ღ ღ ღ ღ
Now weeks later and I'm still mourning the end of a spectacular series - I envy everyone who reads this series the first time ever. Sometimes being able to wipe memories sounds fantastic :D
November 13, 2023
First, I must say that Amazon screwed with me!! I had to wait 7 minutes for the book to download to my kindle! 7 extra minutes that I did not need to be added for me to start this book. Not cool Amazon, not cool.
With that being said, this book was so bittersweet. I, like everyone who is a fan of this series, wanted to read the end, but didn't want to say goodbye. This will be a long review. You've been warned.
Book 7 literally picks up where book 6 left off and we got the answer (but not really).
Sam's character has grown from when we first was introduced to her at the gas station. She had nothing and was dead inside. As we get to read more about her, we learned that her character was sensitive. Yes she was strong, but she was a broken girl looking for love and acceptance. Of course we know what happened when Mason and Logan entered the pictured. She found love and fought to never let Mason and Logan go. When book 4 came out, I realized that Sam depended too much on Mason and Logan. This was no fault of her own. She never had unconditional love and when she finally found in the Mason and Logan she fought to keep it. I always thought that was Sam's biggest flaw - her dependence on them. Many people throughout the series as mentioned it one way or the other. I always wondered when and if Sam would ever realized that....... and she did in this book. She finally realized that her dependence on Mason and Logan made her forget who she was. With that Sam went to find herself. Sam not knowing who she was was the root of her problem. This made her character at times annoying, but I was so glad that she realized that and started to live for herself too. I loved Logan even more for giving her tough love. I loved Mason even more for realizing he should have pushed her more. Sam in this book kicked butt! Not only with her demons, but with new threats. She stood up for herself and was not the scared girl from book 2. I loved Sam so much in this book and gained so much more respect for her. She was honest with Mason throughout. She had her moments and told Mason straight-up that she had no idea why she is being a certain way. I applaud her for finally being honest, but fighting for her. I must say that I always saw her running as a prelude to the Olympics!!!!
Mason. What can I say about this person who has always been self aware of who he is. From book 1, Mason was a person you can never bend, nor was he someone you could messed with and expect to walk away freely. He was cold, but Sam thawed him. Even towards the end of this book Mason did not realized how much he has changed until Nate told him. (BTW that scene with Nate and him broke my heart). Mason was never one to shed a tear, but in this book we do see that (for good reason) and we do see him mature in his attitude and actions. Lets face it, Mason used his fist too much. His hands were seriously tied in this book. He had to keep a low profile and I think this is what he needed besides the Sam situation towards the end. Mason was a punk teenager (his words not mine) that grew into a man, while still staying true to himself. Mason will forever be my #1 book boyfriend because he always thought with his heart and loved his family fiercely. He also showed that he can be funny and he was. Logan is rubbing off on him. It gave me so much happiness knowing that he got to live his dream!!! He worked to hard to let people take that away from him. Man I will miss this dude!
Logan. I am so grateful that he was more active in this book. Logan will forever be the funniest character that I've had the pleasure of reading about. He really was a great brother to Mason and Sam. In this book, we see Logan give tough love for Sam. He really did play a part in helping Sam realize what she was doing to herself. I think what really broke my heart was towards the end. His dedication to Mason and Sam was so evident. He was breaking and you can truly see him trying to fix it. I will love to read a novella about him and where he ended up after law school.
This book was all about finding oneself and loving oneself. This was about growth and making difficult decisions. We see Sam and Mason come to a realization about their relationship. We seem them talk it out and try to do better. We see them break up (they broke up for a few days. I get why, but I did not like it). We see them come together stronger. There is no Sam and Mason without Sam and Mason. My heart broke for them, but I loved them even more. They were high school lovers who had to battle each year. I can see the exhaustion of that taking affect on their relationship, but again, Mason and Sam are it for each other and no one would ever take that way from them.
What I loved the most about this book is the closure of certain relationships. I loved how their parents were there to see the proposal and the wedding. Do I think James, Analise, and Helen would ever be fully there for them? No, but they can have a relationship where nothing is owed and no favors would have to be asked. I loved how Taylor became a great friend to Sam. Their relationship was cute and it was their own. I loved how Nate and Matteo would always be down to help their family in need. The situation with Adam was finally closed. This fool truly is toxic and whatever happens to him and his father is well-deserved.
What I loved the most about this series was the love between a broken girl and 2 brothers who became her protectors. That was always the theme. I will admit that I'm not a crier when it comes to books. The only series where I actually cried was Harry Potter and now I can add this series. I felt like I was saying goodbye to family. The ending with Sam, Mason, and Logan really got to me. I literally started to cry. It started with them 3 and ended with them 3 in an epic hug and Mason and Logan realizing that things will be different from that day forward. I think what really got me, was how they embraced each other and Mason telling Logan how much he loves him. Their brotherly love is just epic on its own. It will forever be Mason and Sam side by side and Logan behind. For some reason that really got me crying. I realized that these were no longer children, but adults and as I write the sentence I'm tearing up. Ugh ugly cries!!
Epilogue, I am an epilogue girl. This epilogue was perfect that it brought more tears to my eyes. I loved that even though it was short, it was done beautifully. I loved the name of their daughter. I mean how stinking cute was that. I loved that Sam was living her dream. Not going to lie, I still want Mason's POV for the first 2 books and a novella of them. What can I say, I'm greedy like that. I don't want this book to end.
MAJOR NEWS - we finally get to know what Mason said in book 1 when he kissed her forehead in his bedroom. I literally laughed and thought, only Mason.
Tijan, thank you for being you and for writing one of the best series ever. I applaud you for creating characters that would be hard to emulate and bring to life. You created characters that all had flaws, but were so lovable at the same time. You created a love story that puts all other love stories in the crapper. You created a beautiful world that I don't want to leave. You showed growth with these characters. Thank you thank you thank you. I literally can't thank you enough. I don't think I will ever love a series how I love this one. This series will always have a special spot and will be read over a million times. Ugh I don't want to say goodbye.
With that being said, this book was so bittersweet. I, like everyone who is a fan of this series, wanted to read the end, but didn't want to say goodbye. This will be a long review. You've been warned.
Book 7 literally picks up where book 6 left off and we got the answer (but not really).
Sam's character has grown from when we first was introduced to her at the gas station. She had nothing and was dead inside. As we get to read more about her, we learned that her character was sensitive. Yes she was strong, but she was a broken girl looking for love and acceptance. Of course we know what happened when Mason and Logan entered the pictured. She found love and fought to never let Mason and Logan go. When book 4 came out, I realized that Sam depended too much on Mason and Logan. This was no fault of her own. She never had unconditional love and when she finally found in the Mason and Logan she fought to keep it. I always thought that was Sam's biggest flaw - her dependence on them. Many people throughout the series as mentioned it one way or the other. I always wondered when and if Sam would ever realized that....... and she did in this book. She finally realized that her dependence on Mason and Logan made her forget who she was. With that Sam went to find herself. Sam not knowing who she was was the root of her problem. This made her character at times annoying, but I was so glad that she realized that and started to live for herself too. I loved Logan even more for giving her tough love. I loved Mason even more for realizing he should have pushed her more. Sam in this book kicked butt! Not only with her demons, but with new threats. She stood up for herself and was not the scared girl from book 2. I loved Sam so much in this book and gained so much more respect for her. She was honest with Mason throughout. She had her moments and told Mason straight-up that she had no idea why she is being a certain way. I applaud her for finally being honest, but fighting for her. I must say that I always saw her running as a prelude to the Olympics!!!!
Mason. What can I say about this person who has always been self aware of who he is. From book 1, Mason was a person you can never bend, nor was he someone you could messed with and expect to walk away freely. He was cold, but Sam thawed him. Even towards the end of this book Mason did not realized how much he has changed until Nate told him. (BTW that scene with Nate and him broke my heart). Mason was never one to shed a tear, but in this book we do see that (for good reason) and we do see him mature in his attitude and actions. Lets face it, Mason used his fist too much. His hands were seriously tied in this book. He had to keep a low profile and I think this is what he needed besides the Sam situation towards the end. Mason was a punk teenager (his words not mine) that grew into a man, while still staying true to himself. Mason will forever be my #1 book boyfriend because he always thought with his heart and loved his family fiercely. He also showed that he can be funny and he was. Logan is rubbing off on him. It gave me so much happiness knowing that he got to live his dream!!! He worked to hard to let people take that away from him. Man I will miss this dude!
Logan. I am so grateful that he was more active in this book. Logan will forever be the funniest character that I've had the pleasure of reading about. He really was a great brother to Mason and Sam. In this book, we see Logan give tough love for Sam. He really did play a part in helping Sam realize what she was doing to herself. I think what really broke my heart was towards the end. His dedication to Mason and Sam was so evident. He was breaking and you can truly see him trying to fix it. I will love to read a novella about him and where he ended up after law school.
This book was all about finding oneself and loving oneself. This was about growth and making difficult decisions. We see Sam and Mason come to a realization about their relationship. We seem them talk it out and try to do better. We see them break up (they broke up for a few days. I get why, but I did not like it). We see them come together stronger. There is no Sam and Mason without Sam and Mason. My heart broke for them, but I loved them even more. They were high school lovers who had to battle each year. I can see the exhaustion of that taking affect on their relationship, but again, Mason and Sam are it for each other and no one would ever take that way from them.
What I loved the most about this book is the closure of certain relationships. I loved how their parents were there to see the proposal and the wedding. Do I think James, Analise, and Helen would ever be fully there for them? No, but they can have a relationship where nothing is owed and no favors would have to be asked. I loved how Taylor became a great friend to Sam. Their relationship was cute and it was their own. I loved how Nate and Matteo would always be down to help their family in need. The situation with Adam was finally closed. This fool truly is toxic and whatever happens to him and his father is well-deserved.
What I loved the most about this series was the love between a broken girl and 2 brothers who became her protectors. That was always the theme. I will admit that I'm not a crier when it comes to books. The only series where I actually cried was Harry Potter and now I can add this series. I felt like I was saying goodbye to family. The ending with Sam, Mason, and Logan really got to me. I literally started to cry. It started with them 3 and ended with them 3 in an epic hug and Mason and Logan realizing that things will be different from that day forward. I think what really got me, was how they embraced each other and Mason telling Logan how much he loves him. Their brotherly love is just epic on its own. It will forever be Mason and Sam side by side and Logan behind. For some reason that really got me crying. I realized that these were no longer children, but adults and as I write the sentence I'm tearing up. Ugh ugly cries!!
Epilogue, I am an epilogue girl. This epilogue was perfect that it brought more tears to my eyes. I loved that even though it was short, it was done beautifully. I loved the name of their daughter. I mean how stinking cute was that. I loved that Sam was living her dream. Not going to lie, I still want Mason's POV for the first 2 books and a novella of them. What can I say, I'm greedy like that. I don't want this book to end.
MAJOR NEWS - we finally get to know what Mason said in book 1 when he kissed her forehead in his bedroom. I literally laughed and thought, only Mason.
Tijan, thank you for being you and for writing one of the best series ever. I applaud you for creating characters that would be hard to emulate and bring to life. You created characters that all had flaws, but were so lovable at the same time. You created a love story that puts all other love stories in the crapper. You created a beautiful world that I don't want to leave. You showed growth with these characters. Thank you thank you thank you. I literally can't thank you enough. I don't think I will ever love a series how I love this one. This series will always have a special spot and will be read over a million times. Ugh I don't want to say goodbye.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 29, 2018
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*I'M DONE!*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
This review is purely for me and might contain spoilers and facts from the book to keep myself in the known at all time. It's also long and somewhat detailed.
Seventh and last book with Samantha ‘Sam’ Jacquelyn Strattan (in her early twenties) and her boyfriend, Mason ‘Mase’ James Kade (in his early twenties). Thank fuck that I'm done with this series. Yes, I love Mason - so much - but I kinda dislike Sam strongly. I really liked her in the first book, but after that, it kinda went downhill from there. Sam joins the schools Cross-country team; she's so good at running that she can go to the Olympics. Mason football is doing great; but someone is threatening his future. Oh and Sam struggling with finding herself.
“Where exactly did you lose yourself? Maybe we could retrace our steps. You could find yourself where you last saw yourself?”
Overall, I'm overjoyed that I'm done. This book was nothing like I had expected; I had expected a more...grown future. What we got was a repeat of the previous books in the series. And my biggest struggle was Sam and how she kept going back and forth, and how it felt like she was trying to change Mason. I have a strong dislike for that girl. It is, of course, sad that we have to say goodbye to Mason though. I wanted more epilogue for their future; specially Mason's. And I wanted Wouldn't that be cute?!
Part of me believed what I’d said. Mason did have the upper hand. Not in a bad way, like he lorded it over me, but he was the leader. He was the leader of all of us, and in that dynamic, it wasn’t just him and me. It was him, Logan, and me. And really, that had expanded to include Nate and Taylor too. We were a fivesome fearsome, with an extended sixth member: Matteo. It was a matter of time before he was all the way in.
Other characters:
I've put these in a spoilers tag simply because it's a long list.
“No.” I shook my head. “I came to you broken. You and Logan put me back together, and that was the start of us. But that’s how it remained. You protected me. You fought for me, and I let you.” I closed my hand into a fist and pressed it against my chest. “Every girl wants that. They want the guy to come in and save them. You gave me that fairytale, but I let it go on too long. I’m supposed to find my own footing and walk next to you. I never did that.” I felt the tears falling. I didn’t care. “I have to find that in me now, and it’s not your fault. Ever. I don’t want you to think you’re to blame for this.”
“But you’re in pain.”
Another step. He still didn’t reach out.
“It’s not your fault,” I said.
“I don’t know how to help you.”
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Mature Young Adult/YA) Contemorary Romance.
Series: - Series, Book Seven.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Mason Kade.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - The first book, yeah.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 2 stars.
March 14, 2023
4 stars
Fallen Crest Forever was a great conclusion to the 'Fallen Crest High' series. The epilogue was fantastic and I'm going to miss Sam, Mason, and Logan.
Fallen Crest Forever was a great conclusion to the 'Fallen Crest High' series. The epilogue was fantastic and I'm going to miss Sam, Mason, and Logan.
Audio book source: Audible
Story Rating: 4 stars
Narrators: Graham Halstead & Saskia Maarleveld
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: New Adult Romance
Length:12h 9m
May 22, 2017
And it's over!
Fuckin hell, *sigh* I never expected to feel this way but I 'm kinda overwhelmed in that sullen/mushy way...
I'm saddened to say goodbye...and yet...
I never expected to grow close to characters like I have to Mason, Sam & Logan
They brought me along on the journey I won't forget anytime soon...in fact, I have a devious plan of re-visiting the beginning...where it all started for me...never expecting to get ripped bare with raw emotions, tossed and shaken by the turmoil of events and then swept away by the force of everlasting passionate love, one could only dream of experiencing in his/hers lifetime...
All i have to state here:
this isn't goodbye, but see you later!
Cause...
"The Threesome Fearsome would remain..."
Yeah, these three have set their foot into the Hall of fame of the most memorable fictional characters for all eternity.
*drops mic*
May 16, 2017
My message to Tijan:
I have to get this out before I explode..
I feel like my teenage years have just come to an end. I started reading Fallen Crest when I was 15/16, it came to me at a time in my life when I was a little bit lost and stressed out from just being a teen. I have read and reread the Fallen Crest series countless times - I really have lost count now. No matter how old I get, how different my life has changed, something has always brought me back to reading Fallen Crest again and again.
Tijan - you are a work of art, you have made true works of art. You have made me laugh, smile, cry, love, and positively heart broken but I have known that things would get better.
You're a magician!
The pride and absolute joy I got from being able to pass these books on to my little sister is amazing and I know that she is going to absolutely love them!
So thank you Tijan, thank you for providing a guide that helps when you're a teen. Thank you for showing me how something can be more than just a book! Thank you letting me into the lives of Sam, Logan, Mason and all the other amazing people that were part of this journey. I know it's not the end end of the series because there is a few more novellas coming but this was end of 'Fallen Crest'.
My heart is breaking but so filled with love 💙💙
I have to get this out before I explode..
I feel like my teenage years have just come to an end. I started reading Fallen Crest when I was 15/16, it came to me at a time in my life when I was a little bit lost and stressed out from just being a teen. I have read and reread the Fallen Crest series countless times - I really have lost count now. No matter how old I get, how different my life has changed, something has always brought me back to reading Fallen Crest again and again.
Tijan - you are a work of art, you have made true works of art. You have made me laugh, smile, cry, love, and positively heart broken but I have known that things would get better.
You're a magician!
The pride and absolute joy I got from being able to pass these books on to my little sister is amazing and I know that she is going to absolutely love them!
So thank you Tijan, thank you for providing a guide that helps when you're a teen. Thank you for showing me how something can be more than just a book! Thank you letting me into the lives of Sam, Logan, Mason and all the other amazing people that were part of this journey. I know it's not the end end of the series because there is a few more novellas coming but this was end of 'Fallen Crest'.
My heart is breaking but so filled with love 💙💙
September 21, 2018
Amazing end to the Fallen Crest series. What an emotional roller coaster this series has been. Mason and Sam just got better and better each book. Highlight of this book is the moments we got in Mason's POV. So sad this series has ended but also so happy that Mason and Sam finally got their perfect HEA.
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: High
Heat Level: High
HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: High
Heat Level: High
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2017
This book was epic. It had all the feels. I'm still riding its high, so sorry if the review is a little jumbled.
It all started with Fallen Crest High. My first ever Tijan book. I can't even remember exactly how long ago I read it, or how many rereads I've done of it, but I do know it sat on my kindle for a full year before I got to it. I thought it was YA, about a bunch of high schoolers with even more drama. And it was that! But also so much more. It was the start of Sam and Mason.
Flash forward 7 books later... My first thought when I finished this book was, "No I don't want it to end." But after a few minutes, I said to myself, "No, it's not over, you can go back and visit them whenever you want." And I will. Mason literally got better and better with each installment, and I have a feeling he will now forever be my favorite BBF. Were the books always perfect? No. If I could forget I ever read Logan's book, I'd be a happy camper. But thankfully the story wasn't about Logan, it was about Sam and Mason at THAT was perfect.
Five stars and a special spot on my favorites shelf.
It all started with Fallen Crest High. My first ever Tijan book. I can't even remember exactly how long ago I read it, or how many rereads I've done of it, but I do know it sat on my kindle for a full year before I got to it. I thought it was YA, about a bunch of high schoolers with even more drama. And it was that! But also so much more. It was the start of Sam and Mason.
Flash forward 7 books later... My first thought when I finished this book was, "No I don't want it to end." But after a few minutes, I said to myself, "No, it's not over, you can go back and visit them whenever you want." And I will. Mason literally got better and better with each installment, and I have a feeling he will now forever be my favorite BBF. Were the books always perfect? No. If I could forget I ever read Logan's book, I'd be a happy camper. But thankfully the story wasn't about Logan, it was about Sam and Mason at THAT was perfect.
Five stars and a special spot on my favorites shelf.
May 15, 2017
Bloody hell. What a way to finish!
I will openly admit I read it in one sitting and kept looking at the percentage because I didn't want it to end. I deliberately didn't read Fallen Crest Home until yesterday and I'm so glad I did.
All of the characters came into their own in a way, especially Sam. She needed to figure her shit out, and she did, but it took a while. And god damn I was a bit nervous there. I though my heart would be gutted for something, but it turned out for a totally different reason.
Never fear. They get their happy every after (how could they not! Seriously. There would be riots!), but there are some huge speed bumps on the way.
Loved the whole series and will no doubt read again. Probably next week 😊
I will openly admit I read it in one sitting and kept looking at the percentage because I didn't want it to end. I deliberately didn't read Fallen Crest Home until yesterday and I'm so glad I did.
All of the characters came into their own in a way, especially Sam. She needed to figure her shit out, and she did, but it took a while. And god damn I was a bit nervous there. I though my heart would be gutted for something, but it turned out for a totally different reason.
Never fear. They get their happy every after (how could they not! Seriously. There would be riots!), but there are some huge speed bumps on the way.
Loved the whole series and will no doubt read again. Probably next week 😊
May 18, 2017
I started this series years ago and really liked the characters. Even though I've become strict with what I want in a story, I knew that no matter what I would see this series to the end. I was really sad to see it go and I'm not ashamed to admit that it made me cry.
I don't want to spoil it for anyone else so I will just say that I enjoyed it, I loved Mason, Sam and Logan from the very first book to the very last. The trials they endured were outrageous but it's fiction and we came to expect it from them.
I will say, and I may be in the minority, but I was really let down at the "epilogue" . After reading 7 books about them, I wanted more of a life wrap up. We got a little glimpse ahead for Sam and Mason and for that I was thankful.
I don't want to spoil it for anyone else so I will just say that I enjoyed it, I loved Mason, Sam and Logan from the very first book to the very last. The trials they endured were outrageous but it's fiction and we came to expect it from them.
I will say, and I may be in the minority, but I was really let down at the "epilogue" . After reading 7 books about them, I wanted more of a life wrap up. We got a little glimpse ahead for Sam and Mason and for that I was thankful.
January 8, 2024
I'm incredibly sad that this is the last book in the series. As much drama and angst as this series is filled with, I loved every bit of it. Sam, Mason, Logan , Nate and the many side characters have brought me so much entertainment that I just don't want it to be over.
The last two books in the series brought us more Mason and Sam time that we didn't get as much in the previous books and I loved that. Mason was the one character that I LOVED. I loved them all but he really was the biggest draw. I do wish we got to see Nate find his forever girl. Maybe the author will bring us his standalone???
I highly recommend this series and can see myself re-reading it many times.
The last two books in the series brought us more Mason and Sam time that we didn't get as much in the previous books and I loved that. Mason was the one character that I LOVED. I loved them all but he really was the biggest draw. I do wish we got to see Nate find his forever girl. Maybe the author will bring us his standalone???
I highly recommend this series and can see myself re-reading it many times.
May 17, 2017
I need this book now!!!!!!!! 😖😖😖
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10 stars for you TIJAN!! Final Book for Sam & Mason. I'm happy with the ending. The epilogue ✅ 🤓🤓��� ? I wish theres another book for logan and taylor. But for now I'm contented how the way it ends..
I will miss SAM, MASON, LOGAN, NATE AND HEATHER. looking forward for your books. Hopefully theres a book for Maddy.
Until next time tijan!
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10 stars for you TIJAN!! Final Book for Sam & Mason. I'm happy with the ending. The epilogue ✅ 🤓🤓��� ? I wish theres another book for logan and taylor. But for now I'm contented how the way it ends..
I will miss SAM, MASON, LOGAN, NATE AND HEATHER. looking forward for your books. Hopefully theres a book for Maddy.
Until next time tijan!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2021
I love love love this series it is one of my favs but this book was just okay me. It left a lot of loose ends and questions so I am hoping the Tijan will be writing novellas for it on different topics. Or even a Mason POV for the 1st book.
Spoilers ahead if you have not read yet:
The ending seemed rushed. They should have married sooner in the book the their adult lives after were explored more.
What are Logan and Taylor doing?
What is Nate doing?
What happened to Adam? Is he in jail or a mental hospital? Or working?
Where was Mark he was barely mentioned in the book.
Logan wasn't at the Olympics with them I find that shocking? What does Sam do for a living? Is Mason still playing football?
What are their relationships with the parents?
Mason's point of view on the wedding and pregnancy. Logan's reaction to them naming the baby Logan. Sam reaction to be pregnant.
Just so many little things. They could have cut out all that Faith stuff it wasn't needed and they could have cut out ALOT of the Adam drama it has been done over and over with him and their break up kinda split up whatever you want to call it was not needed either. They are adults now that is not how they should have handled the Adam drama. They could have cut alot of that and got married sooner in the book and then left more time for their future.
Spoilers ahead if you have not read yet:
The ending seemed rushed. They should have married sooner in the book the their adult lives after were explored more.
What are Logan and Taylor doing?
What is Nate doing?
What happened to Adam? Is he in jail or a mental hospital? Or working?
Where was Mark he was barely mentioned in the book.
Logan wasn't at the Olympics with them I find that shocking? What does Sam do for a living? Is Mason still playing football?
What are their relationships with the parents?
Mason's point of view on the wedding and pregnancy. Logan's reaction to them naming the baby Logan. Sam reaction to be pregnant.
Just so many little things. They could have cut out all that Faith stuff it wasn't needed and they could have cut out ALOT of the Adam drama it has been done over and over with him and their break up kinda split up whatever you want to call it was not needed either. They are adults now that is not how they should have handled the Adam drama. They could have cut alot of that and got married sooner in the book and then left more time for their future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2017
Such a horrible, predicable ending. No plot twists, no gasp moments, nothing. This was just another filler book and the entire thing was devoted to Sam acting like a drama queen and blowing every situation out of proportion. Characters are once again recycled, unnecessary drama that does nothing for the story is just tossed about, and Sam has incessant "epiphanies" that are supposed to cause conflict, but are really just solved two pages later. I could write an entire list of all the things that are disgustingly wrong with this book, but I just want to be done with this series. Really disappointed with where this series went when it had such promise.
November 18, 2017
Reaching the end of this series is bittersweet. The ending was epic but I’m so sad it’s over. This series will be a definite reread for me. Mason Kade has to be one of my all time favorite heroes ever. His devotion to Sam and those he considers family is second to none. There’s nothing he won’t do for any of them. I really hope that the author writes Nate’s book at some point. Not only so I can revisit these characters but because I want him to have his hea too. Thanks to my friend Mindy for BR’ing this series with me. I had so much fun discussing these books with you and Sarah too.
May 19, 2017
With the final book looming over my head i was so excited to read this last book. I have never cried,laughed, or been so consumed by a series as much as this one and Tijan never let me down one time.
Mason and Logan, has always loved Sam and this book is no exception. They've lived, they've learned, they've grown. Everything they have done they continue to do they do for each other and that it what makes this series so dynamic.
I recommend anyone and everyone to read this series.
Mason and Logan, has always loved Sam and this book is no exception. They've lived, they've learned, they've grown. Everything they have done they continue to do they do for each other and that it what makes this series so dynamic.
I recommend anyone and everyone to read this series.
July 1, 2017
This series puts the drama in dramatic. At times it all seemed over the top and very Gossip Girl with all the rich elite people drama but like Gossip Girl it was infectious and addictive!
I can't believe this is it for the Cade brothers and their other halves. Mason, Logan and Sam have come so far from the first book. Wow. All that petty high school drama to college drama to adult life drama. They finally found their peace.
I'm sure I'll be re-reading this series again.
PS. Soooo want more on Mason being a Dad!!!
I can't believe this is it for the Cade brothers and their other halves. Mason, Logan and Sam have come so far from the first book. Wow. All that petty high school drama to college drama to adult life drama. They finally found their peace.
I'm sure I'll be re-reading this series again.
PS. Soooo want more on Mason being a Dad!!!
June 2, 2017
Omgggg I'm crying that this is the last book. I loved this series so much and to have it end just broke my heart completely. I'm having a meltdown right now. It can't be the end. I don't know how I'm going to survive! HELPPPPP! I have so much love for Logan, Mason and Sam and the rest of their family. I just can't stop crying. This last book was so.intense and I loved everything about it. Except for the ending. I hated the ending. I didn't want it to end. Ahhhh! My heart. I can't stop crying.
May 20, 2017
I just can't believe how beautiful this cover is! I'm just sitting here staring at it and loving it! I need to have it on my shelf! I just can't put it words how beautiful I find this cover!
It's hard to say goodbye but on the other side you now can live in somewhat peace.
During this journey I fell in love with all the characters, they are all very lovely and loyal! There really wasn't a time they all had it easy! There was a part toward the end I just couldn't understand not that I didn't want to but I just couldn't understand why. Maybe I'm not that mature, maybe I just don't get it.
I sure as hell am going to miss Logan, I'll miss them all but he's just too funny not to like/love!
Maybe why I love them all so much is also because they are family they support each other, they love each other, they are loyal to each other. They are the family they choose! I admire them all!
I have a little question
Thank you so much Tijan for writing this amazing series! We all will be forever grateful that you decided right and kept writing! Thanks to you there are a lot of happy people who all loved this series and followed our beloved characters the entire series!!
It's hard to say goodbye but on the other side you now can live in somewhat peace.
During this journey I fell in love with all the characters, they are all very lovely and loyal! There really wasn't a time they all had it easy! There was a part toward the end I just couldn't understand not that I didn't want to but I just couldn't understand why. Maybe I'm not that mature, maybe I just don't get it.
I sure as hell am going to miss Logan, I'll miss them all but he's just too funny not to like/love!
Maybe why I love them all so much is also because they are family they support each other, they love each other, they are loyal to each other. They are the family they choose! I admire them all!
I have a little question
Thank you so much Tijan for writing this amazing series! We all will be forever grateful that you decided right and kept writing! Thanks to you there are a lot of happy people who all loved this series and followed our beloved characters the entire series!!
July 8, 2017
5 Simply Beautiful Stars...A stunning ending to a story of growing up, overcoming one's past, and letting go of pain to embrace one's future...I enjoyed watching Samantha's own personal growth and development throughout this story; her realization that she needed to grow and embrace her own identity was a critical changing point for her character; her path of self discovery allowed her to partner Mason as his equal and stand on her own two feet as an individual....apart from the regular shenanigans this group imbibes in, this story also took on the more sentimental and mature aspects of their relationships allowing the reader to recognize the characters' transitions into adulthood...I loved the epilogue and the ways in which it brought the entire series to full closure...thank you to Tijan for bringing us these insane but lovable characters and creating a dramatic world for all of us to live in for a short time:)
May 19, 2017
I love this series. I was my first NA book to read it. Mason was the book boyfriend for years. I recommended this series to many people. That saying I finished this book starting to hate the characters. Nothing happens in this book. It could have been an epilog on the book before. It added nothing to the story. Waste of time and money.
May 22, 2017
We all have opinions on how we want things to go, or think they should go and sometimes it's completely different from what the author envisions. Unfortunately I was disappointed in the way this book and series ended. I have loved the Fallen Crest characters and read every book in the series. I also love and adore Tijan and her writing so much. Carter Reed is still one of my all time favorite books. This review isn't a reflection on her writing, it's just the story and why I didn't like it.
It's the moment that we all waited for... Sam and Mason's wedding... Right? The cover alluded to them getting married at least that is what I thought we would see in a big part of this book. Unfortunately that is not the case.
Unfortunately what we got was some crazy drama, between Sam and some girl on a cross country team. Adam who just won't go away, and is unstable. Mason and Sam in an unnecessary breakup which made no sense to me at all. Sam crying all the time and just being a sad sack. I mean get a grip you are an adult now, and you've been through a lot, we get it. But I felt like she was beating a dead horse over and over again, with her not knowing what was wrong with there. And then an epilogue that rolled together a half explained wedding, with guests in attendance that made no sense. Her mother giving a speech at said wedding which really made no sense to me, and a blurb about where Mason was drafted and where they were now. Her having a child and running in her second Olympics.
I wanted to see a wedding, and Sam planning the wedding with Melinda, and maybe her growing up through all of that and seeing that even though her mom, and Helen, and James were disasters that they could overcome all of that. I wanted to see Mason take some control and prove to her why what they did wouldn't ever happen to them. What she and Mason had from the beginning was a strong and true connection that not everyone finds at a young age. I wanted to see Mason get drafted and see them start growing up and trying to mend some fences with their families.
90% of the book felt like drama that didn't need to happen at all. I wish this book had been so much different. I hated the way Logan still came off looking still like a goofy immature body instead of an intelligent guy that he is. There was just no growth to him even after finding Taylor and settling down. The only one that I truly felt connected to was Nate. His and Mason's, heart to heart really touched me, I got all those typical Tijan feels. I always liked Nate's character and hated some of the stuff he did but I did really like him. I also don't know why Becky was so non-existent in this book, when she was a huge part of the last book. Helen had some really strange moments that just felt like the didn't fit as well. I really wanted to see them come full circle in this book and I fee like that didn't really happen until the end and it was all in an epilogue.
It just was not what I expected at all. This ending had so much potential to be really a beautiful story and I feel like it just didn't quite meet that finale level of a book I'd been waiting for.
But even saying that, Tijan still sucks me in with her writing. Her prose and her dialogue always hit the spot for me. I just didn't like where this story went. But again we all have opinions on what we want, sometimes its just not what the author plans. That is the beauty of reading we all love things differently!
I personally cannot wait to see where her next book journey takes us!!!!
It's the moment that we all waited for... Sam and Mason's wedding... Right? The cover alluded to them getting married at least that is what I thought we would see in a big part of this book. Unfortunately that is not the case.
Unfortunately what we got was some crazy drama, between Sam and some girl on a cross country team. Adam who just won't go away, and is unstable. Mason and Sam in an unnecessary breakup which made no sense to me at all. Sam crying all the time and just being a sad sack. I mean get a grip you are an adult now, and you've been through a lot, we get it. But I felt like she was beating a dead horse over and over again, with her not knowing what was wrong with there. And then an epilogue that rolled together a half explained wedding, with guests in attendance that made no sense. Her mother giving a speech at said wedding which really made no sense to me, and a blurb about where Mason was drafted and where they were now. Her having a child and running in her second Olympics.
I wanted to see a wedding, and Sam planning the wedding with Melinda, and maybe her growing up through all of that and seeing that even though her mom, and Helen, and James were disasters that they could overcome all of that. I wanted to see Mason take some control and prove to her why what they did wouldn't ever happen to them. What she and Mason had from the beginning was a strong and true connection that not everyone finds at a young age. I wanted to see Mason get drafted and see them start growing up and trying to mend some fences with their families.
90% of the book felt like drama that didn't need to happen at all. I wish this book had been so much different. I hated the way Logan still came off looking still like a goofy immature body instead of an intelligent guy that he is. There was just no growth to him even after finding Taylor and settling down. The only one that I truly felt connected to was Nate. His and Mason's, heart to heart really touched me, I got all those typical Tijan feels. I always liked Nate's character and hated some of the stuff he did but I did really like him. I also don't know why Becky was so non-existent in this book, when she was a huge part of the last book. Helen had some really strange moments that just felt like the didn't fit as well. I really wanted to see them come full circle in this book and I fee like that didn't really happen until the end and it was all in an epilogue.
It just was not what I expected at all. This ending had so much potential to be really a beautiful story and I feel like it just didn't quite meet that finale level of a book I'd been waiting for.
But even saying that, Tijan still sucks me in with her writing. Her prose and her dialogue always hit the spot for me. I just didn't like where this story went. But again we all have opinions on what we want, sometimes its just not what the author plans. That is the beauty of reading we all love things differently!
I personally cannot wait to see where her next book journey takes us!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 30, 2020
I'm equal parts raging and crying over here. I loved this book.... "So god damn much." I wanted so much more from that ending after seven books, the epilogue should have been epic and all encompassing. Still though I'm so heartbroken this series is over. At the same time it was time for Logan, Mason and Sam to live out their HEA. I found there was still a lot of the immature behavior and unfortunately they got to see the dark side of where their behavior leads. All the blackmailing, fighting and antics come back to haunt them. I'm glad everything worked out and no one got hurt but things could have gone so differently.
It's funny how after all these books I still can't get enough of Sam and Mason. They are literally relationship goal standards. After the end of the last book where Sam's fear of marriage and Mason's football career are hanging in the balance this book tackled those topics very gently which I was a little upset about given the buildup they had. Most of the book was still filled with catty B.S. this time against one of Sam's teammates after she joins the track team. I really would have liked to see more evidence of the gang growing up. Sure they had to atone and take responsibility in this book but I would have loved seeing the after effect of this. I'm sad to see it end but I'm so glad it ended in a happy place. I think we were a bit cheated by not getting HEA for Nate, Mateo and even Logan but I'll take what I can get. I probably would have melted if I saw either Kade men with babies so perhaps just the brief mention of them having a daughter was enough but at the same time not lol.
It's funny how after all these books I still can't get enough of Sam and Mason. They are literally relationship goal standards. After the end of the last book where Sam's fear of marriage and Mason's football career are hanging in the balance this book tackled those topics very gently which I was a little upset about given the buildup they had. Most of the book was still filled with catty B.S. this time against one of Sam's teammates after she joins the track team. I really would have liked to see more evidence of the gang growing up. Sure they had to atone and take responsibility in this book but I would have loved seeing the after effect of this. I'm sad to see it end but I'm so glad it ended in a happy place. I think we were a bit cheated by not getting HEA for Nate, Mateo and even Logan but I'll take what I can get. I probably would have melted if I saw either Kade men with babies so perhaps just the brief mention of them having a daughter was enough but at the same time not lol.
May 21, 2017
THIS! This is how you wrap up a multi-book series. Tijan stayed true to the characters personalities... yet, she allowed them the personal growth that is expected in the years since Fallen Crest High began.
To say this is bittersweet, is a bit of an understatement... I truly will miss Mason, Sam, Logan and the gang. I laughed, I winced, I got pretzel tummy... and I cried reading Fallen Crest Forever. It is the end of an era, and I am a bit of a softie. I do hope that maybe some day in the future, Tijan will gift us with a snippet or two, just to let us know how our family, the threesome fearsome, is doing. I wanted more, the end just came too fast.
I waffled a bit on my rating and I may come back, but for now, I'm saying 4.5 stars. Just because... all of the feels... and all of the words... Thank You,Tijan for giving us this beautiful wrap up. I loved it.
To say this is bittersweet, is a bit of an understatement... I truly will miss Mason, Sam, Logan and the gang. I laughed, I winced, I got pretzel tummy... and I cried reading Fallen Crest Forever. It is the end of an era, and I am a bit of a softie. I do hope that maybe some day in the future, Tijan will gift us with a snippet or two, just to let us know how our family, the threesome fearsome, is doing. I wanted more, the end just came too fast.
I waffled a bit on my rating and I may come back, but for now, I'm saying 4.5 stars. Just because... all of the feels... and all of the words... Thank You,Tijan for giving us this beautiful wrap up. I loved it.
May 17, 2017
I love this series but the last 2 books were a let down, this one especially nothing much happened & the story was kinda boring, such a damn shame.
2 & a half stars.
2 & a half stars.
May 24, 2017
I cannot believe this the end. These characters will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you, Tijan. Shocker, i cried.
January 26, 2020
3.5 Stars. On the one hand, I was kind of ready to be done with my binge of this series, but on the other, I'm really sad it's over! This book started out a little rough for me. I found the drama kind of annoying instead of entertaining. I just felt like they've done the same nonsense over and over again and I felt like they should have grown up a little by now. However, the last few chapters actually saw them realize their need to make changes and I was happy to see them all mature a bit. This series will definitely not be for everyone and I never thought it would be for me. I thought it would have benefited from being a couple books shorter, but I overall really enjoyed reading it. It was something out of my usual reading comfort zone and it had some addictive writing and I'm glad I read it. A big thanks to Deanna for putting this series on my radar and for loaning me several Kindle copies so I didn't have to pause my binging.
March 26, 2020
After all the ranting and venting I felt for this book I’m just going to say that everything that happens for a reason happens when Mason made that big step.
5++++ is worth every bit that Tijan has made this series into a hit. I felt everything with this book. Annoyed. Hate. Fed up. So over it. Omg. Laughs. Tears. But whatever, the words sticks and I knew I needed to follow through Sam and Mason’s crazy love life till the epic ending.
5++++ is worth every bit that Tijan has made this series into a hit. I felt everything with this book. Annoyed. Hate. Fed up. So over it. Omg. Laughs. Tears. But whatever, the words sticks and I knew I needed to follow through Sam and Mason’s crazy love life till the epic ending.
September 18, 2023
FALLEN CREST FOREVER
● Samantha & Mason
● conclusion to the series
● deals with them in college and Samantha on the track team
● also they are engaged
● a good epilogue
Audiobook source: Audible
Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld & Graham Halstead
Length: 10H 04M
May 18, 2017
Actual 3.5 Stars. RTF
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