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Bring Down the Stars
College-Studentin Autumn ahnt nicht, dass die wunderschönen Gedichte, die ihr der attraktive Connor schickt, von dessen Freund Weston stammen. Und obwohl Autumn sich zunehmend in Connor verliebt, spürt sie in Westons Nähe eine unerklärliche Anziehung. Die beiden Freunde verstricken sich mehr und mehr in ihrer gut gemeinten Täuschung. Und als Connor nach einem Streit mit seiner Familie eine folgenschwere Entscheidung trifft, steht auf einmal mehr als nur ihre Freundschaft auf dem Spiel ...
384 pages, Paperback
First published August 15, 2018
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Emma Scott
37 books8,558 followersEmma Scott is a USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author whose books have been translated in seven languages and featured in Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After. Her first MM romance, Someday, Someday won the Utopia Con Award for LGBTQ Book of the Year. Emma writes emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and heroes who treat their heroines like gold, you will enjoy her novels.
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August 18, 2018
"I wondered if Autumn ever saw a sky like this in Nebraska. I hoped she had. I hoped someday she’d see something like this. I wished I could give it to her. I would bring down the stars for her…"
Three Words:
Only. Emma. Scott.
______________
A Start Note
Bittersweet is the only word that I can think of when I think of how to describe this novel. It's the word that Weston, Autumn and Connor hand in hand tattoo over your heart as you flip the pages.
Bring Down The Stars will leave you reeling and with every heartache, you'll feel how tragic love is, but how magical it can be at the same time.
Some people were born to write, and I know that every single person that picks this up will feel the same way. For the simple fact, that if a book can make you feel exactly what each and every character is feeling so deeply; then the author has chosen every word perfectly to create it. I know whenever I pick up an ES book, it will be one that I won't soon forget. This was everything and more than that.
Forget Everything You Think You Know
I would actually recommend going into this blind, not knowing the plot. That way every emotion will hit you like a bullet train and every scene can cause a hurricane in your heart. Let this book possess you.
Within the cracks of love and loss, there are small webs of humor and pockets of poetry that will steal your breath away. A tale of finding yourself only to lose yourself, giving it all up for those you love most and three people that adore each other passionately. If only we had a 'classics' of the Romance Genre, because this book could be studied, it's that extraordinary.
The atmosphere that was given by this was so palpable. Almost like you could reach out and you'd be right there in the library, in the bar or sitting having dinner with the Drake's and wanting to reach out and hug all three misfits.
I think there will be a handful of you that will only read this when the second book releases. Which in all fairness, is probably the wisest decision because this does end with a cliffhanger that will make you want to drop everything and reach for the second book. I will be counting down the days till I get an email giving me a release date ;)
Unrequited Love
Trigger Warnings:
There's something so poetic and desperate about the romance in this book. Each character needs the other for so many different reasons, yet Weston stole my heart by a landslide.
This is not your usual love triangle. That trope is usually associated with cliches and stereotypical scenes, yet this was so much more than that. This story will move you with how much love there is within it. The sacrifices made will kill you and most times, you'll find yourself with wet cheeks but not knowing if you're happy or devastated.
This is the first time I've five starred an Emma Scott book. Not that every book didn't deserve it, but I usually gave it four stars because I felt like it was missing such a tiny something. Five stars don't come easily to me and for a book to completely whip me away like this one did; it deserves all the stars in the sky and more. It was a privilege reading it. It was like second nature to love it.
An End Note
Now that I've tried putting to words what an awe-inspiring writer Emma Scott is (which in all its intents and purposes, I will probably never do justice. Yet, I will keep finding new ways to express my love for her up and until she decides to publish her last book - I will still be there, reading till the bitter end) I want to try and explain what a person she is.
Earlier this summer, I read a Facebook post that completely threw me off my axis. I'm not a mother, nor can I ever imagine what it feels like to have your heart absolutely break because you've lost of piece of it.
However, I do want to say that when I read about Isabel, I finally understood why the love in Emma's books make them what they are. How in every page, no matter where you are or what you're doing - you're left a little breathless and stunned because it's such a raw form of unconditionality. No matter what love you are talking about; whether it be a man to a woman or a man to another man, two best friends or even a mother to her daughter. It's that fundamental powerless feeling that another being holds your whole world in the palm of their hands, and to even think of them leaving you means your whole world has left with them too.
This woman writes love because she is filled to the brim with it. I wish her nothing but courage and bravery onwards and upwards.
She's up there smiling with all the other angels and so proud of you, Emma. You've watched over her for as long as you could. Now she can do the same for you.
Three Words:
Only. Emma. Scott.
______________
A Start Note
Bittersweet is the only word that I can think of when I think of how to describe this novel. It's the word that Weston, Autumn and Connor hand in hand tattoo over your heart as you flip the pages.
Bring Down The Stars will leave you reeling and with every heartache, you'll feel how tragic love is, but how magical it can be at the same time.
“Bye, Weston. Nice talking to you.” I nodded stiffly. “Yep.” Because that’s what all great writers say to a beautiful girl they want to impress. Yep."
Some people were born to write, and I know that every single person that picks this up will feel the same way. For the simple fact, that if a book can make you feel exactly what each and every character is feeling so deeply; then the author has chosen every word perfectly to create it. I know whenever I pick up an ES book, it will be one that I won't soon forget. This was everything and more than that.
"And this is how you wound up with a broken heart in the first place."
Forget Everything You Think You Know
I would actually recommend going into this blind, not knowing the plot. That way every emotion will hit you like a bullet train and every scene can cause a hurricane in your heart. Let this book possess you.
Within the cracks of love and loss, there are small webs of humor and pockets of poetry that will steal your breath away. A tale of finding yourself only to lose yourself, giving it all up for those you love most and three people that adore each other passionately. If only we had a 'classics' of the Romance Genre, because this book could be studied, it's that extraordinary.
"I wished we were alone. And sober. Not that half-in-the-bag Autumn wasn’t enjoyable, but I wanted to talk to the girl I’d met in the library, the one who was having a hard time choosing which broken piece of the world to fix first."
The atmosphere that was given by this was so palpable. Almost like you could reach out and you'd be right there in the library, in the bar or sitting having dinner with the Drake's and wanting to reach out and hug all three misfits.
I think there will be a handful of you that will only read this when the second book releases. Which in all fairness, is probably the wisest decision because this does end with a cliffhanger that will make you want to drop everything and reach for the second book. I will be counting down the days till I get an email giving me a release date ;)
“Connor, just…” I rubbed my eyes. “Forget me. Forget this conversation. I’ll get over it. Her. I have nothing with her. You do. Love her back, man. It’s so easy.”
Unrequited Love
Trigger Warnings:
There's something so poetic and desperate about the romance in this book. Each character needs the other for so many different reasons, yet Weston stole my heart by a landslide.
"I liked toying with people to get them riled up, and she’d seemed an easy mark. But instead of walking away, she’d met me head on. I liked that. I liked her. And I didn’t like anyone."
This is not your usual love triangle. That trope is usually associated with cliches and stereotypical scenes, yet this was so much more than that. This story will move you with how much love there is within it. The sacrifices made will kill you and most times, you'll find yourself with wet cheeks but not knowing if you're happy or devastated.
"My gaze landed on Autumn. I’m thankful for that smile of hers, Even when it’s not meant for me."
This is the first time I've five starred an Emma Scott book. Not that every book didn't deserve it, but I usually gave it four stars because I felt like it was missing such a tiny something. Five stars don't come easily to me and for a book to completely whip me away like this one did; it deserves all the stars in the sky and more. It was a privilege reading it. It was like second nature to love it.
"You’re the Halley’s Comet of girls. The kind that doesn’t come around but maybe once in a life. I don’t want to spend the rest of mine wondering what might’ve been if I hadn’t tried, one last time, to take you someplace where every man will stare at you, and wish they were me."
An End Note
Now that I've tried putting to words what an awe-inspiring writer Emma Scott is (which in all its intents and purposes, I will probably never do justice. Yet, I will keep finding new ways to express my love for her up and until she decides to publish her last book - I will still be there, reading till the bitter end) I want to try and explain what a person she is.
Earlier this summer, I read a Facebook post that completely threw me off my axis. I'm not a mother, nor can I ever imagine what it feels like to have your heart absolutely break because you've lost of piece of it.
However, I do want to say that when I read about Isabel, I finally understood why the love in Emma's books make them what they are. How in every page, no matter where you are or what you're doing - you're left a little breathless and stunned because it's such a raw form of unconditionality. No matter what love you are talking about; whether it be a man to a woman or a man to another man, two best friends or even a mother to her daughter. It's that fundamental powerless feeling that another being holds your whole world in the palm of their hands, and to even think of them leaving you means your whole world has left with them too.
This woman writes love because she is filled to the brim with it. I wish her nothing but courage and bravery onwards and upwards.
She's up there smiling with all the other angels and so proud of you, Emma. You've watched over her for as long as you could. Now she can do the same for you.
“Beauty and pain,” she said, almost to herself. “I don’t think you can separate the two.”
“Maybe pain exists to make us appreciate the beauty,” I said."
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August 20, 2018
5+ stars!!!
Wow. Just wow. I have super high expectations when it comes to Emma Scott’s books. She always writes the best stories and she’s so consistent about it. EVERY book of hers I’ve loved. Every single one. So for her to exceed my expectations like this… just wow. After reading the synopsis of this one, I was a little anxious to read it. I shouldn’t have been, though. This book blew me away. It hit me in all the feels only like an Emma Scott book can. I am so in love with this story and dying for the next one!
Connor Drake and Weston Turner met in middle school and became best friends. Their friendship has spanned all these years and they are closer than brothers. Conner and Wes are from two different worlds, though. Conner was born with a silver spoon where Wes has had to work hard for everything in life. But the are brothers and have so much love for one another. This quote describes their friendship perfectly:
Autumn is from a small farm town in Nebraska. Like Wes in so many ways, Autumn has had to work for all she’s achieved. She’s been hurt in the past and is a sucker for romance, so dating right now isn’t on the top of her priority list. Connor Drake wears her down though. It’s funny, she starts to fall for him, but Connor in person and Connor on paper are two different things. But Weston… Weston gives her that spark every time she’s with him. Oh, what a tangled web we weave.
The end of this book… oh my. My heart was in my throat and I couldn’t sleep after finishing it. I need to know what happens next. I have a feeling the second book will shatter my heart, but I know Emma, and I know even if it gets shattered, it will get put back together. Love is beautiful, but it can be complicated and even tragic at times, and sometimes, that's the very reason it is so beautiful. Bring Down the Stars showed that. The writing is poetic, stunning, and lyrical. I loved the poetry aspect.
This story is a romance, but it’s also a story of love, friendship, and soulmates. It’s a gorgeous book that has so much heart and gave me so many feels. It stressed me out in the best way possible (the ANGST!), and I can’t wait to see what Emma Scott has in store for us next! I think this is one of her best books to date and will definitely going towards the top of my favorites list for 2018! Highly, highly recommend!
Wow. Just wow. I have super high expectations when it comes to Emma Scott’s books. She always writes the best stories and she’s so consistent about it. EVERY book of hers I’ve loved. Every single one. So for her to exceed my expectations like this… just wow. After reading the synopsis of this one, I was a little anxious to read it. I shouldn’t have been, though. This book blew me away. It hit me in all the feels only like an Emma Scott book can. I am so in love with this story and dying for the next one!
Connor Drake and Weston Turner met in middle school and became best friends. Their friendship has spanned all these years and they are closer than brothers. Conner and Wes are from two different worlds, though. Conner was born with a silver spoon where Wes has had to work hard for everything in life. But the are brothers and have so much love for one another. This quote describes their friendship perfectly:
Connor laughed and then pulled me in for a sudden hug. “I love you,” he said. “No bullshit, no fucking around. I do.” I stiffened automatically. A reflex when someone tried to touch me. But Connor was already sunk into my marrow, blood, and bones. I need him just as much. I hugged him back hard. I’d die for him. I couldn’t say it. Couldn’t speak the words out loud.During their junior year of college, they both meet a girl one day. The same girl. She speaks to Weston’s soul. He’s never felt this instant connection with someone. Autumn Caldwell is someone he could see himself falling for. But then Connor sweeps in. And he saw her first. So Wes takes a back seat to his friend. Not only does he take a backseat, but he helps Connor some to win Autumn's heart.
Autumn is from a small farm town in Nebraska. Like Wes in so many ways, Autumn has had to work for all she’s achieved. She’s been hurt in the past and is a sucker for romance, so dating right now isn’t on the top of her priority list. Connor Drake wears her down though. It’s funny, she starts to fall for him, but Connor in person and Connor on paper are two different things. But Weston… Weston gives her that spark every time she’s with him. Oh, what a tangled web we weave.
“I don’t know how it happened, or why, but I do. Something in me connects to something in her. I’ve felt it since the day we met.”It’s so hard to call this book a love triangle, because in so many ways, it’s not. There is no good guy, no bad guy, just beautiful souls. All three of these characters I adored. Autumn is amazing. She’s fiercely independent, strong in her convictions, and a wonderful human being. Weston was my favorite person in this book. I loved his words, his work ethic, romantic soul, and how he values his friendships so much. He is always there for Connor even if it’s at the expense of himself sometimes. Connor is so lovable as well. He’s so fun, easy going, and is good for both Wes and Autumn that way.
The end of this book… oh my. My heart was in my throat and I couldn’t sleep after finishing it. I need to know what happens next. I have a feeling the second book will shatter my heart, but I know Emma, and I know even if it gets shattered, it will get put back together. Love is beautiful, but it can be complicated and even tragic at times, and sometimes, that's the very reason it is so beautiful. Bring Down the Stars showed that. The writing is poetic, stunning, and lyrical. I loved the poetry aspect.
This story is a romance, but it’s also a story of love, friendship, and soulmates. It’s a gorgeous book that has so much heart and gave me so many feels. It stressed me out in the best way possible (the ANGST!), and I can’t wait to see what Emma Scott has in store for us next! I think this is one of her best books to date and will definitely going towards the top of my favorites list for 2018! Highly, highly recommend!
February 12, 2025
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ “𝓘 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓯 𝓐𝓾𝓽𝓾𝓶𝓷 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓪𝔀 𝓪 𝓼𝓴𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓝𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓼𝓴𝓪. 𝓘 𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓭 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓭. 𝓘 𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓭 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓼𝓱𝓮’𝓭 𝓼𝓮𝓮 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼. 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓘 𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓰𝓲𝓿𝓮 𝓲𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓱𝓮𝓻. 𝓘 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓭𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓻…” ⋆✶⋆.˚
˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ ⁀➷ Trust me when I say, do not dismiss this duet simply because there is a love triangle. This story is filled with heartbreaking angst, but to not read this book would be simply a tragedy. The story and the characters are mesmerizing. There wasn’t a thing that I didn’t love about it. It's a modern-day twist to the story of ”Cyrano de Bergerac”.
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ We follow Autumn our FMC, who is the object of affection of two best friends, Connor and Weston. While Connor saw Autumn first on campus, it was Weston who met and shared an interesting conversation with the beautiful girl soon after. Both men were instantly taken with her, but Weston backs down and keeps his feelings buried deep inside because of his love for his best friend.
Connor and Weston come from completely different worlds and are polar opposites but have been like brothers since high school. While Connor is the easy-going charmer, who wins the popularity contest wherever he goes, Weston is the quiet introvert, who most see as cold and aloof. He’s been hurt by the one person who should have loved him unconditionally and it has caused him to close himself off from people.
˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ ⁀➷ He doesn’t see himself as being worthy of love and it’s the reason why he thinks that Connor is the better man who deserves to be with Autumn. Weston is the soulful poet who helps his buddy out with wooing the girl. While Connor is easy on the eyes and happy go lucky, he’s not good with words, and Autumn is a hopeless romantic who loves poetry and meaningful conversations.
She likes Connor and is attracted to him but her heart doesn’t fall for him until she gets his poetic and beautiful words via texts and letters. But what she doesn’t know is that it’s Weston that is the author of the words that speak to her soul.
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ While both Heroes were incredible, my heart instantly fell for Weston. His loyalty to his best friend was extremely honorable but the pain he felt for not being able to confess his true feelings to Autumn was utterly heartbreaking. It is simply an impossible situation that these three characters are tangled up in. There isn’t a chance that any of them will walk away with their hearts unscathed.
˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ ⁀➷ I can't recommend this duet enough. I read both books basically in one sitting. (Book 2 review coming shortly) I didn't eat, didn't sleep, didn't leave my bedroom basically. I destroyed a box of tissues. When I say sob... I mean the pain that I felt is indescribable. I swear, I physically felt my heart crack.
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˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ ⁀➷ Trust me when I say, do not dismiss this duet simply because there is a love triangle. This story is filled with heartbreaking angst, but to not read this book would be simply a tragedy. The story and the characters are mesmerizing. There wasn’t a thing that I didn’t love about it. It's a modern-day twist to the story of ”Cyrano de Bergerac”.
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ We follow Autumn our FMC, who is the object of affection of two best friends, Connor and Weston. While Connor saw Autumn first on campus, it was Weston who met and shared an interesting conversation with the beautiful girl soon after. Both men were instantly taken with her, but Weston backs down and keeps his feelings buried deep inside because of his love for his best friend.
Connor and Weston come from completely different worlds and are polar opposites but have been like brothers since high school. While Connor is the easy-going charmer, who wins the popularity contest wherever he goes, Weston is the quiet introvert, who most see as cold and aloof. He’s been hurt by the one person who should have loved him unconditionally and it has caused him to close himself off from people.
˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ ⁀➷ He doesn’t see himself as being worthy of love and it’s the reason why he thinks that Connor is the better man who deserves to be with Autumn. Weston is the soulful poet who helps his buddy out with wooing the girl. While Connor is easy on the eyes and happy go lucky, he’s not good with words, and Autumn is a hopeless romantic who loves poetry and meaningful conversations.
She likes Connor and is attracted to him but her heart doesn’t fall for him until she gets his poetic and beautiful words via texts and letters. But what she doesn’t know is that it’s Weston that is the author of the words that speak to her soul.
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ While both Heroes were incredible, my heart instantly fell for Weston. His loyalty to his best friend was extremely honorable but the pain he felt for not being able to confess his true feelings to Autumn was utterly heartbreaking. It is simply an impossible situation that these three characters are tangled up in. There isn’t a chance that any of them will walk away with their hearts unscathed.
˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ ⁀➷ I can't recommend this duet enough. I read both books basically in one sitting. (Book 2 review coming shortly) I didn't eat, didn't sleep, didn't leave my bedroom basically. I destroyed a box of tissues. When I say sob... I mean the pain that I felt is indescribable. I swear, I physically felt my heart crack.
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October 21, 2018
10/21/18
I just did a re-read to refresh my mind of every nuisance in this incredible storyline before I read book two. WOW!! I swear it was like reading it for the first time, as I discovered new and crucial bits and pieces I missed the first go around.
My heart is as prepared as it is going to be for the conclusion. GAH!!! I can’t wait to dive in!!!
Have Mercy Above!!!
So, going to attempt to pull myself together and write something coherent ...
I am in utter and complete awe for the twelfth time. The thirteenth time cannot possibly come soon enough!
Nearly two years ago to the day, I was immersed in my very first book by Emma Scott. So purely stunned and amazed by her talent, it lead me clambering to read everything she has ever written. Twelve books in ... and whew, talk about a jaw dropping, inspiring, gut-wrenching, most times left speechless, exhilarating experience it has been.
Early on this storyline had my gut churning! I anticipated a raw, emotional love story. I anticipated heartache. I anticipated characters I will never forget. I was not disappointed!
Nervous energy had me twitching and squirming in my seat. It was glorious ;)
Needless to say, I was so completely engrossed in Weston, Connor and Autumn’s story, you could have knocked me over with a feather. It was impossible to not become intimately involved in every aspect of their lives. Emma Scott places you right there with them, right in the thick of their emotional roller coaster ride. Their innermost thoughts and feelings pure jump off the page. It is magical and surreal.
Not one to give much away ... here is one line that pretty much sets the stage to have you scrambling to get your hands on this gem ...
He met her first.
BUT ... this is an Emma Scott romance, so not all is as it seems. Trust me on that one ;)
I just did a re-read to refresh my mind of every nuisance in this incredible storyline before I read book two. WOW!! I swear it was like reading it for the first time, as I discovered new and crucial bits and pieces I missed the first go around.
My heart is as prepared as it is going to be for the conclusion. GAH!!! I can’t wait to dive in!!!
Have Mercy Above!!!
So, going to attempt to pull myself together and write something coherent ...
I am in utter and complete awe for the twelfth time. The thirteenth time cannot possibly come soon enough!
Nearly two years ago to the day, I was immersed in my very first book by Emma Scott. So purely stunned and amazed by her talent, it lead me clambering to read everything she has ever written. Twelve books in ... and whew, talk about a jaw dropping, inspiring, gut-wrenching, most times left speechless, exhilarating experience it has been.
Early on this storyline had my gut churning! I anticipated a raw, emotional love story. I anticipated heartache. I anticipated characters I will never forget. I was not disappointed!
Nervous energy had me twitching and squirming in my seat. It was glorious ;)
Needless to say, I was so completely engrossed in Weston, Connor and Autumn’s story, you could have knocked me over with a feather. It was impossible to not become intimately involved in every aspect of their lives. Emma Scott places you right there with them, right in the thick of their emotional roller coaster ride. Their innermost thoughts and feelings pure jump off the page. It is magical and surreal.
Not one to give much away ... here is one line that pretty much sets the stage to have you scrambling to get your hands on this gem ...
He met her first.
BUT ... this is an Emma Scott romance, so not all is as it seems. Trust me on that one ;)
June 4, 2019
My thoughts in a nutshell
I love Emma Scott's books, but it was a nightmare. The Full Tilt series put my expectation high. I also saw only 5 stars reviews about it. I feel like I read the totally wrong book. My review includes full spoilers description, please don't continue if you want to read it.
I warned you!
What is my problem with this book?
Firstly, Weston's father leaves his family when the boy is 7. It is a traumatic point. I admit it. But I don't agree with the fact that his father ruined Weston's whole life. Imagine that his father didn't leave, but he didn't care about his son either. Is it better? I don't think so. Okay, he leaves without a word and he also left a lot of depth behind, but it happens. The life doesn't stop. Must keep going.
Nevertheless, Weston life stops. He becomes a martyr because he thinks that he doesn't deserve anything. He becomes her best friend Connor's shadow because he doesn't deserve to be happy. It is frustrating and stupid aspect.
Secondly, Connor is the worst friend ever. Weston is a great writer. He always expresses his emotions in verse. He loves Autumn and writes poems about her. Connor also loves Autumn and one day the girl found Weston's poem and Connor lie to her that the poem is his. Then he tells his best friend that he stole his poem and he asks Weston to write more because the girl likes them but Connor can't write. It is disgusting and hilarious. But the most pathetic thing is that Weston will write to Autumn on behalf of Connor. In the background, Weston's inner voice always says that Autumn is a perfect girl for him but he can't be with her because of Connor. What the fuck man? Are you serious?
Autumn falls in love with "Connor's soul" and the guys are just playing with her heart. They didn't tell her about the verse.
One day, Connor calls Autumn and he can't say anything nice to her girlfriend so he passes the phone to Wes that he speaks to her. Nauseous. Pathetic. Repugnant.
Thirdly, Autumn is a blind protagonist. She is also a one-dimensional character. I don't know why everyone raving about her. She is constantly complaining about her financial problems. Get it, girl, you are broke. I realized what you're saying.
The writing style was great, but I can't enjoy it because of the storyline. The plot drove me crazy.
Overall, I'm very disappointed. I thought it would be my next favorite read. I was wrong.
I gave it 1 stars. This book is just a nonsense.
January 7, 2021
5+ POETIC Stars!
... A gripping story about two lost souls.
Among the books I've read from Emma Scott, so far, this is the most heartbreaking. There is nothing more painful than to watch a love one slowly falling in love with someone.
Note: This is a love triangle romance.
The ending tore me to pieces! Really. What just happened? Masterpiece. This book was simply a masterpiece! Angsty, depressing, exciting, and — beautiful. I wondered how I survived that emotional rollercoaster? I still have tears left ... to be used for book 2, I think.
The story was all about Weston, Autumn and Connor. If you wanted a lot of romance between the hero and heroine, this is not the book for you. Weston, the hero, was deserted by his father when he was young. He tried to catch that car his father drove but failed. As he grew up, he used that hate for his father in running and writing. He gotten to a prestigious school because of his extraordinary skills in essay writing. There, he met Connor. Connor, well-known and rich, saved him from bullies and helped his family from financial problems. He owed Connor's family. And him, with his whole being.
Weston and Connor were always together. They've been bestfriends. When Weston got a scholarship to Amherst University in Massachusetts, Connor enrolled as well. Connor was academically incompetent. Weston assisted him with his studies. They gave and took from each other.
... until Autumn.
Weston met Autumn first. And they both liked her. But, she adored Connor. She was intimidated by Weston.
Weston kept his feelings because he wanted his bestfriend to be happy. He didn't mind his own happiness. The fact that he vowed to never love a woman when his father left him strengthen it.
He let it all out by writing everything he felt in words ... in poetry.
Weston was the way why Connor and Autumn's relationship progressed. Some would think it was entirely his fault why they've been together. To me, his not. He has the authentic love for his bestfriend. He did what is right!
Agonizing. I sympathize Weston. Being in an unrequited love, it's the most painful kind.
In short, I really loved this book! Again and again. Utterly, totally, and absolutely! Weston, Autumn, and Connor, award them an Oscar! They were exceptionally portrayed. Such a great writing! As what I expected from Emma Scott.
Overall, if you like to read a so unique love triangle romance that would leave you in tears of joy and sadness, I greatly recommend this!
I love this song, I hope you'll spare a little of your time to listen to it. This music is my representation of Weston and Autumn's relationship.
~ Beautiful Soul cover by Boyce Avenue ~
... A gripping story about two lost souls.
Among the books I've read from Emma Scott, so far, this is the most heartbreaking. There is nothing more painful than to watch a love one slowly falling in love with someone.
Note: This is a love triangle romance.
“Maybe pain exists to make us appreciate the beauty,”
The ending tore me to pieces! Really. What just happened? Masterpiece. This book was simply a masterpiece! Angsty, depressing, exciting, and — beautiful. I wondered how I survived that emotional rollercoaster? I still have tears left ... to be used for book 2, I think.
The story was all about Weston, Autumn and Connor. If you wanted a lot of romance between the hero and heroine, this is not the book for you. Weston, the hero, was deserted by his father when he was young. He tried to catch that car his father drove but failed. As he grew up, he used that hate for his father in running and writing. He gotten to a prestigious school because of his extraordinary skills in essay writing. There, he met Connor. Connor, well-known and rich, saved him from bullies and helped his family from financial problems. He owed Connor's family. And him, with his whole being.
Weston and Connor were always together. They've been bestfriends. When Weston got a scholarship to Amherst University in Massachusetts, Connor enrolled as well. Connor was academically incompetent. Weston assisted him with his studies. They gave and took from each other.
... until Autumn.
Weston met Autumn first. And they both liked her. But, she adored Connor. She was intimidated by Weston.
Weston kept his feelings because he wanted his bestfriend to be happy. He didn't mind his own happiness. The fact that he vowed to never love a woman when his father left him strengthen it.
"She’s luminous, and my ugliness and my mean streak would do nothing but dim her…”
He let it all out by writing everything he felt in words ... in poetry.
"The paper due is about you, with an emphasis on how beautiful you look in every light. In sunlight, in a bar, in a dim café. The object of my devotion. I’ve only been in your presence for a handful of minutes, and the only fucking thing I want to write about is you."
Weston was the way why Connor and Autumn's relationship progressed. Some would think it was entirely his fault why they've been together. To me, his not. He has the authentic love for his bestfriend. He did what is right!
"I’m thankful for that smile of hers, even when it’s not meant for me."
Agonizing. I sympathize Weston. Being in an unrequited love, it's the most painful kind.
In short, I really loved this book! Again and again. Utterly, totally, and absolutely! Weston, Autumn, and Connor, award them an Oscar! They were exceptionally portrayed. Such a great writing! As what I expected from Emma Scott.
Overall, if you like to read a so unique love triangle romance that would leave you in tears of joy and sadness, I greatly recommend this!
"I have loved you with both
Hands tied behind my back
Bound with pen and ink
Paper and words
Sealed with someone else’s name
until this moment
in which I am nothing
but a man
who loves a woman.
There is nothing left to say
Except to give
all of my heart
For you"
I love this song, I hope you'll spare a little of your time to listen to it. This music is my representation of Weston and Autumn's relationship.
~ Beautiful Soul cover by Boyce Avenue ~
October 7, 2020
im familiar with cyrano de bergerac, so the way this story unfolds doesnt come as a complete surprise to me (fans of the original tale will surely enjoy this modern twist).
what is a surprise is there are only two POVs - autumn and weston. which seems a bit unfair for connor. i mean, he could have at least represented himself if ES really wanted the reader to have the boys on an equal playing field. and maybe thats the point. maybe the reader is supposed to root for wes more. but that was hard for me because of how much wes really loves connor and would do anything for him. although weston and his poetry is definitely worth swooning over (i cant get over how perfectly this is titled).
overall, this didnt really tug on my heartstrings as much as i wanted it to, but i have a feeling the sequel is going to be a real heartbreaker.
↠ 3.5 stars
what is a surprise is there are only two POVs - autumn and weston. which seems a bit unfair for connor. i mean, he could have at least represented himself if ES really wanted the reader to have the boys on an equal playing field. and maybe thats the point. maybe the reader is supposed to root for wes more. but that was hard for me because of how much wes really loves connor and would do anything for him. although weston and his poetry is definitely worth swooning over (i cant get over how perfectly this is titled).
overall, this didnt really tug on my heartstrings as much as i wanted it to, but i have a feeling the sequel is going to be a real heartbreaker.
↠ 3.5 stars
August 20, 2018
“Yeah, I love her,” I said. “I don’t know how it happened, or why, but I do. Something in me connects to something in her. I’ve felt it since the day we met.”
I just finished this. Like a minute ago, and I’m just speechless, there are no words. What the heck am I going to do with myself until Book 2 comes out? I don’t know but I don’t even want to think about it. Back to this book, yeah this book, it was just amazing! This is probably going to be all over the place and I will probably babble a lot so bear with me I just don’t want a single minute to pass without me telling the world how much I loved this.
That feeling, I thought. That’s what I love. The first connection. A little uncertain moment that builds it into something strong and real.
This right here, is my kind of book. And Emma Scott, is my kind of writer. Oh man, I know that if she writes it, I’ll read it, she is that freaking good. But just when I think I’ve read her best stuff, this comes along. I basically spent all day at work reading this #sorrynotsorry. Once I got into it, I just couldn’t stop until I was done. And then I realized, crap, I still don’t know how this will end. Ahh, I want Book 2 so bad.
You’re the Halley’s Comet of girls. The kind that doesn’t come around but maybe once in a life. I don’t want to spend the rest of mine wondering what might’ve been if I hadn’t tried, one last time, to take you someplace where every man will stare at you, and wish they were me.
Ok, how do I go about explaining this. Here’s the deal, I didn’t even read the blurb of this book before I dove in. I don’t care, it’s Emma Scott, I just know I will want to read it. But in essence, this is a modern take on Cyrano de Bergerac. There’s beautiful little nodes to Rostand’s story all over which makes this story even more beautiful 😊. Boy likes girl and so does his charming best friend, and boy sacrifices himself and helps said best friend get the girl. Yet, this doesn’t feel like more of the same, it somehow feels different, and it’s all because of the beautiful writing.
Where Connor was broad and built, Weston was tall and lean-muscled. Connor wore a white shirt that hugged his shoulders, and his dark hair was shorter and spiked. Weston wore black and his gold hair fell over his eyes in the front.
So yeah, this is definitely a love triangle, and boy is this angsty. It also deals with Unrequited love. But I love angsty triangles so I was in heaven, the whole time. The hero is in love with the heroine and the heroine is well, in a precarious situation, lol. I don’t want to go into plot details because I don’t want to spoil anything, plus the blurb and the fact that is a modern retelling of Cyrano should tell you all you need to know. I loved Autumn and Weston so much, they were both great characters. Weston owns my heart, plain and simple. Everything about him is what I love in a hero, every freaking thing. And I have to say I also loved Connor, especially Connor and Weston’s friendship.
She can never know. Never. I took a run. Faster and faster, until exhaustion hollowed me out. Hopelessly trying to burn out what I felt for Autumn, and pretending I was filling myself back up with their happiness. Both of them, the two people I cared for most in the world. The two people I loved.
So, I’ve warned you as much as I can. What else can I see, this was simply gorgeous, highly poetic and definitely emotional. The feels, OMG the feels on this one are so strong. My heart was in my throat the entire time and I just can't stop thinking about it. I’m just so in love with it, I want everyone to read this, absolutely. However, if you have issues with certain things like triangles and the such, this might not be the book for you. As for me, I loved every second of this. And the sneak peak of Book 2 simply slayed me. Needless to say, Emma Scott never seizes to amaze me. Her beautiful, smart writing, her resiliency and strength. This is one author everyone should read, and this is a book I absolutely recommend, with all my heart.
I have loved you with both
Hands tied behind my back
Bound with pen and ink
Paper and words
Sealed with someone else’s name
until this moment
in which I am nothing
but a man
who loves a woman.
There is nothing left to say
Except to give
all of my heart
For you
** ARC kindly provided by author**
I just finished this. Like a minute ago, and I’m just speechless, there are no words. What the heck am I going to do with myself until Book 2 comes out? I don’t know but I don’t even want to think about it. Back to this book, yeah this book, it was just amazing! This is probably going to be all over the place and I will probably babble a lot so bear with me I just don’t want a single minute to pass without me telling the world how much I loved this.
That feeling, I thought. That’s what I love. The first connection. A little uncertain moment that builds it into something strong and real.
This right here, is my kind of book. And Emma Scott, is my kind of writer. Oh man, I know that if she writes it, I’ll read it, she is that freaking good. But just when I think I’ve read her best stuff, this comes along. I basically spent all day at work reading this #sorrynotsorry. Once I got into it, I just couldn’t stop until I was done. And then I realized, crap, I still don’t know how this will end. Ahh, I want Book 2 so bad.
You’re the Halley’s Comet of girls. The kind that doesn’t come around but maybe once in a life. I don’t want to spend the rest of mine wondering what might’ve been if I hadn’t tried, one last time, to take you someplace where every man will stare at you, and wish they were me.
Ok, how do I go about explaining this. Here’s the deal, I didn’t even read the blurb of this book before I dove in. I don’t care, it’s Emma Scott, I just know I will want to read it. But in essence, this is a modern take on Cyrano de Bergerac. There’s beautiful little nodes to Rostand’s story all over which makes this story even more beautiful 😊. Boy likes girl and so does his charming best friend, and boy sacrifices himself and helps said best friend get the girl. Yet, this doesn’t feel like more of the same, it somehow feels different, and it’s all because of the beautiful writing.
Where Connor was broad and built, Weston was tall and lean-muscled. Connor wore a white shirt that hugged his shoulders, and his dark hair was shorter and spiked. Weston wore black and his gold hair fell over his eyes in the front.
So yeah, this is definitely a love triangle, and boy is this angsty. It also deals with Unrequited love. But I love angsty triangles so I was in heaven, the whole time. The hero is in love with the heroine and the heroine is well, in a precarious situation, lol. I don’t want to go into plot details because I don’t want to spoil anything, plus the blurb and the fact that is a modern retelling of Cyrano should tell you all you need to know. I loved Autumn and Weston so much, they were both great characters. Weston owns my heart, plain and simple. Everything about him is what I love in a hero, every freaking thing. And I have to say I also loved Connor, especially Connor and Weston’s friendship.
She can never know. Never. I took a run. Faster and faster, until exhaustion hollowed me out. Hopelessly trying to burn out what I felt for Autumn, and pretending I was filling myself back up with their happiness. Both of them, the two people I cared for most in the world. The two people I loved.
So, I’ve warned you as much as I can. What else can I see, this was simply gorgeous, highly poetic and definitely emotional. The feels, OMG the feels on this one are so strong. My heart was in my throat the entire time and I just can't stop thinking about it. I’m just so in love with it, I want everyone to read this, absolutely. However, if you have issues with certain things like triangles and the such, this might not be the book for you. As for me, I loved every second of this. And the sneak peak of Book 2 simply slayed me. Needless to say, Emma Scott never seizes to amaze me. Her beautiful, smart writing, her resiliency and strength. This is one author everyone should read, and this is a book I absolutely recommend, with all my heart.
I have loved you with both
Hands tied behind my back
Bound with pen and ink
Paper and words
Sealed with someone else’s name
until this moment
in which I am nothing
but a man
who loves a woman.
There is nothing left to say
Except to give
all of my heart
For you
** ARC kindly provided by author**
August 20, 2018
*****FIVE++++++ STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
I could feel Connor’s mouth lingering on mine. Or was it Weston’s? It had felt so real, both kisses. Connors, I could still feel on my mouth and body, while Weston’s, I felt somewhere deep, in the center of me…
STUNNING!!! The latest by Emma Scott is simply breathtaking! It is sure to be considered another EPIC story written by one of the most talented authors of the romance genre. I never know what kind of story I’m going to be jumping into when I pick up one of this author’s books, but I know that it’s going to touch my heart and soul, and that is what I felt by the time I finished this one. It proves how beyond talented Emma Scott is to be able to write such a magnificent story after having suffered unimaginable loss and heartbreak. I will read whatever this woman writes for as long as she continues to do so.
BRING DOWN THE STARS is a love triangle, and it’s filled with heartbreaking angst, but to not read this book would be simply a tragedy. The plot and the characters are mesmerizing. There wasn’t a thing that I didn’t love about this story. It is a modern day twist to the story of ”Cyrano de Bergerac”. Autumn is the lucky lady who is the object of affection of two best friends, Connor and Weston. While Connor saw Autumn first on campus, it was Weston who met and shared an interesting conversation with the beautiful girl soon after. Both men were instantly taken with her, but Weston backs down and keeps his feelings buried deep inside because of his love for his best friend.
Connor and Weston come from completely different worlds and are polar opposites but have been like brothers since high school. While Connor is the easy-going charmer, who wins the popularity contest wherever he goes, Weston is the quiet introvert, who most see as cold and aloof. He’s been hurt by the one person who should have loved him unconditionally and it has caused him to close himself off from people. He doesn’t see himself as being worthy of love and it’s the reason why he thinks that Connor is the better man who deserves to be with Autumn. Weston is the soulful poet who helps his buddy out with wooing the girl. While Connor is easy on the eyes and happy go lucky, he’s not good with words, and Autumn is a hopeless romantic who loves poetry and meaningful conversations. She likes Connor and is attracted to him but her heart doesn’t fall for him until she gets his poetic and beautiful words via texts and letters. But what she doesn't know is that it's Weston that is the author of the words that speak to her soul.
While both Heroes were incredible, my heart instantly fell for Weston. His loyalty to his best friend was extremely honorable but the pain he felt for not being able to confess his true feelings to Autumn was utterly heartbreaking. It is simply an impossible situation that these three characters are tangled up in. There isn’t a chance that any of them will walk away with their hearts unscathed.
The truth will inevitably be revealed and when that happens will they both lose the girl and the friendship that has always meant more than anything to them?
Here are my overall ratings
Heroes: 5+++++
Heroine: 5
Plot: 5++++++
Angst: 5
Steam: 4
Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5
BRING DOWN THE STARS is currently available!! It’s a definite MUST READ!!
AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2BqRohR
AMAZON UK: https://amzn.to/2BsSfPe
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
I could feel Connor’s mouth lingering on mine. Or was it Weston’s? It had felt so real, both kisses. Connors, I could still feel on my mouth and body, while Weston’s, I felt somewhere deep, in the center of me…
STUNNING!!! The latest by Emma Scott is simply breathtaking! It is sure to be considered another EPIC story written by one of the most talented authors of the romance genre. I never know what kind of story I’m going to be jumping into when I pick up one of this author’s books, but I know that it’s going to touch my heart and soul, and that is what I felt by the time I finished this one. It proves how beyond talented Emma Scott is to be able to write such a magnificent story after having suffered unimaginable loss and heartbreak. I will read whatever this woman writes for as long as she continues to do so.
BRING DOWN THE STARS is a love triangle, and it’s filled with heartbreaking angst, but to not read this book would be simply a tragedy. The plot and the characters are mesmerizing. There wasn’t a thing that I didn’t love about this story. It is a modern day twist to the story of ”Cyrano de Bergerac”. Autumn is the lucky lady who is the object of affection of two best friends, Connor and Weston. While Connor saw Autumn first on campus, it was Weston who met and shared an interesting conversation with the beautiful girl soon after. Both men were instantly taken with her, but Weston backs down and keeps his feelings buried deep inside because of his love for his best friend.
Connor and Weston come from completely different worlds and are polar opposites but have been like brothers since high school. While Connor is the easy-going charmer, who wins the popularity contest wherever he goes, Weston is the quiet introvert, who most see as cold and aloof. He’s been hurt by the one person who should have loved him unconditionally and it has caused him to close himself off from people. He doesn’t see himself as being worthy of love and it’s the reason why he thinks that Connor is the better man who deserves to be with Autumn. Weston is the soulful poet who helps his buddy out with wooing the girl. While Connor is easy on the eyes and happy go lucky, he’s not good with words, and Autumn is a hopeless romantic who loves poetry and meaningful conversations. She likes Connor and is attracted to him but her heart doesn’t fall for him until she gets his poetic and beautiful words via texts and letters. But what she doesn't know is that it's Weston that is the author of the words that speak to her soul.
While both Heroes were incredible, my heart instantly fell for Weston. His loyalty to his best friend was extremely honorable but the pain he felt for not being able to confess his true feelings to Autumn was utterly heartbreaking. It is simply an impossible situation that these three characters are tangled up in. There isn’t a chance that any of them will walk away with their hearts unscathed.
The truth will inevitably be revealed and when that happens will they both lose the girl and the friendship that has always meant more than anything to them?
Here are my overall ratings
Heroes: 5+++++
Heroine: 5
Plot: 5++++++
Angst: 5
Steam: 4
Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5
BRING DOWN THE STARS is currently available!! It’s a definite MUST READ!!
AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2BqRohR
AMAZON UK: https://amzn.to/2BsSfPe
August 22, 2018
This is my current state........
My review will be short as I honestly can't form words....
I've devoured Emma Scott's books before and I've suffered severe hangovers afterwards. But now, NOW I don't know how I will go on........... This book destroyed me, I have no idea how to feel, what the fu*k is going on, and holy shit I need the next book now.............
I'm not going to say much, why? Because you don't want to have any clue as to what happens in this book, go in blind. To experience this book, please go in blind!! I will say, I have never read a dynamic relationship that is between these three characters, as it is with Weston, Autumn, & Connor. Pick this one up to feel all the emotions you crave when you read romance novels. Cause believe me, I felt every fricken one of them. I still am.....
"You have a thousand hearts worth of love to give. A thousand tears may fall when one heart breaks. But never cry for shame."
My review will be short as I honestly can't form words....
I've devoured Emma Scott's books before and I've suffered severe hangovers afterwards. But now, NOW I don't know how I will go on........... This book destroyed me, I have no idea how to feel, what the fu*k is going on, and holy shit I need the next book now.............
I'm not going to say much, why? Because you don't want to have any clue as to what happens in this book, go in blind. To experience this book, please go in blind!! I will say, I have never read a dynamic relationship that is between these three characters, as it is with Weston, Autumn, & Connor. Pick this one up to feel all the emotions you crave when you read romance novels. Cause believe me, I felt every fricken one of them. I still am.....
"You have a thousand hearts worth of love to give. A thousand tears may fall when one heart breaks. But never cry for shame."
August 17, 2018
5 ★ THE BOY WITH THE KILLER WATT SMILE & THE AMHERST ASSHOLE STARS
BRING DOWN THE STARS: is an emotional, full-length, angst-filled novel of unrequited love and is the first book in Author Emma Scotts’s ‘Beautiful Hearts’ duet. This is also a modern take on Cyrano de Bergerac. Spoken in ‘Dual Perspectives. Weston Turner & Autumn Caldwell.
In the ’Prologue’ were introduced to a seven year old Weston as he learns first hand what it feels like to have your heart broken in two by a parent who drives away from his family, only leaving behind an abandoned sock in a drawer just like the family he turned his back on.
This fuelled Weston at the age of twelve who still harbours so much anger and hurt within to write down his feelings in an essay titled ‘Sock boy’ which won him a full scholarship to an expensive school in Boston.
It’s here at this all boys academy where he meets Connor Drake, who takes Weston under his wings from bullies and Weston helps Connor with his school work. These two are as different as chalk and cheese, Connor comes from an affluent family, never having to worry about money. Whereas Weston was a scrappy street kid who had to claw his way to where he is today. But in reality Weston would do anything Connor asked of him.
Throughout highschool life Weston broke every single track record which earned him a two year NCAA scholarship at Amherst university in Massachusetts.
Straight away your thrown into a world of feels and that’s just in the freaking ‘Prologue’ BUT they just keep coming and coming. This book, this authors, words were just amazing, I loved these characters, this book compares to nothing I have ever read before, highly highly recommend!!
Twenty-one year old Autumn is harbouring a broken heart after catching her boyfriend of two years cheating on her. Raised on a farm in Nebraska a true farm girl at heart but knows there’s more to life out there, she’s also attending the same campus as Weston and Connor.
Connor catches her eye straight away, she’s under his spell as soon as his smile is aimed her way, she’s caught in his web. But that exact same day she’s kind of sort of not but is also attracted to another guy Weston, but it’s his way with words and his don't touch me attitude with his model good looks which pull her in.
So yep it's been established that this is a love triangle of sorts with Weston's unrequited love for Autumn simmering in the background. And that is what brings all those stabby angsty feels to the core. One boy above the other will steal your heart and no matter what you'll root for him. Connor and Weston are as thick as thieves, Weston is Connors voice, which cements Autumn even more to Connors side, their friendship wasn't one sided though, these boys have a stronger bond than some brothers born in the same family.
You’re the Halley’s Comet of girls. The kind that doesn’t come around but maybe once in a life. I don’t want to spend the rest of mine wondering what might’ve been if I hadn’t tried, one last time, to take you someplace where every man will stare at you, and wish they were me.
August has been such an amazing month so far for books, two have made it on my favourite shelf, this book right here deserves to be on that shelf, this was such a unique, EPICALLY UNPUTDOWNABLE book, there is nothing I would change about it. Every once in awhile you read a book that is SO PHENOMENAL it sets itself apart from every other book you've read! All the feels in the world!! Highly recommend
* Both teasers used are off the Authors facebook page *
August 20, 2018
It's LIVE! Go and get your copy... 😍😍😍
I LOVED everything about this book!!!! Ahhh another wonderful story from Ms.Scott. <3
And I need 2nd book right now!!! Ugh that end.... Emma, you broke my poor heart... :'(
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤❤❤
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Ps. Teasers were taken from Emma Scott's review. <3
I LOVED everything about this book!!!! Ahhh another wonderful story from Ms.Scott. <3
And I need 2nd book right now!!! Ugh that end.... Emma, you broke my poor heart... :'(
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤❤❤
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Ps. Teasers were taken from Emma Scott's review. <3
September 4, 2018
No, no, no
Can someone please explain what just happened? Oh gosh, why? 🤭😭. Ima need that support group, stat! FRTC
July 14, 2022
Ahhh give me an angsty love triangle any day!! While the characters were frustrating, I was along for the messy ride! Connor and Weston have been best friends ever since Weston started as a scholarship student at a private school that Connor attended. Connor's family is very well off and takes Weston and his family under their wing. It was no question that Connor and Weston would go to school together. Weston gets a track scholarship and is majoring in a sensible subject, even though he loves to write poetry. Connor and Weston meet Autumn in college and both want her. But Weston feels like he owes everything to Connor and gives up on pursuing her. Instead, he ends up helping him win Autumn over. UGHHHH THE ANGST. I got why Weston didn't want to pursue Autumn, but I could also feel their undeniable connection and just wanted them to be together. The characters make some bad choices, but you truly understand the motive behind how they act and you just can't stop reading. While the POVs definitely make it clear who is going to be together at the end, you know someone has to get hurt in the process and that makes it so nerve-racking to read. But I love a good messy romance and this was so addicting and emotional!
December 4, 2018
I love reading the reviews for this book. Especially the ones that begin, “This is my first Emma Scott book, and it won’t be my last…”
You're not alone. We’ve all said it…right before disappearing into our blankie forts and blowing through her backlist with stockpiles of chocolate. I should warn you though…when you reach the end of said backlist, it will be a dark, lonely day. But don’t fear. There's a support group for that.
I adore every single one of her books, but something about Bring Down the Stars is just more. If you’ve read any of the reviews, you already know about the constant, unconditional friendship at its core. You know about Wes, the altruistic hero “who lives every life but the one he wants.” You’ve probably even read a few colorful words about Connor, who in my opinion, is a product of parental pressure, genuine, but maybe a little misguided. But the more in this story is Autumn, a heroine whose strength, determination, perseverance, intelligence, kindness, humanitarian spirit, and unwavering ability to love mirrors her creator.
Bring Down the Stars is something special. If you're already an Emma Scott fan, I can promise you'll love it. It's exactly what you'd expect, though it will somehow still surprise you. If you're new to her, take a chance. You won't regret it.
And when the book hangover hits (and it will), don't worry. There's a support group for that too.
You're not alone. We’ve all said it…right before disappearing into our blankie forts and blowing through her backlist with stockpiles of chocolate. I should warn you though…when you reach the end of said backlist, it will be a dark, lonely day. But don’t fear. There's a support group for that.
I adore every single one of her books, but something about Bring Down the Stars is just more. If you’ve read any of the reviews, you already know about the constant, unconditional friendship at its core. You know about Wes, the altruistic hero “who lives every life but the one he wants.” You’ve probably even read a few colorful words about Connor, who in my opinion, is a product of parental pressure, genuine, but maybe a little misguided. But the more in this story is Autumn, a heroine whose strength, determination, perseverance, intelligence, kindness, humanitarian spirit, and unwavering ability to love mirrors her creator.
Bring Down the Stars is something special. If you're already an Emma Scott fan, I can promise you'll love it. It's exactly what you'd expect, though it will somehow still surprise you. If you're new to her, take a chance. You won't regret it.
And when the book hangover hits (and it will), don't worry. There's a support group for that too.
August 14, 2018
I knew it. I freaking KNEW within just a few pages of starting this book that I was going to lose my mind when it ended. I tried to keep reminding myself that yes, THIS IS, in fact, A DUET and this first part would, in fact, end and I'd definitely be left with some unresolved feelings. But OOOOH MY WORD, I was not expecting to feel so lost. So emotional. So desperately in love with EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING about this novel. I can't handle myself right now. I just can't.
Bring Down the Stars just obliterated my heart. Emma Scott's writing is nothing short of breathtaking. Her storytelling is beyond beyond beyond ANYTHING I can adequately describe. I don't even have words for the way this story completely enveloped me from the very first page to the very last. This beautiful, unforgettable, wholly emotional story of unrequited love and friendship is one of the most moving, evocative storylines I've read. I never wanted it to end.
My heart is aching as I sit here thinking back on everything I've just been put through. These characters, ALL of them, are so special, so unbelievably magnetic. There's just no way you can't feel everything for them, with them. There's absolutely a love triangle here on these pages but it's unlike any I've ever read before. It's full of selfless unconditional love and loyalty. It's full of respect and honor and longing. It's full of unsaid things and beautiful words and tumultuous emotion. It's a complicated tangle of good intentions and white lies and THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE IT. It is EXTRAORDINARY.
I haven't read many Emma Scott books, I admit, but I can't explain how desperately in love I am with her words in this moment. I am lost. I've been swept away and I never want to return. This book is STUNNING. It's sensual and it's full of fiery attraction and brutal heartache. I don't think I had dry eyes the entire read. Whether it was tears of sadness or tears of joy, I didn't read a single page without feelings SO MANY THINGS. There's nothing else I want to read right now more than the next book. This storyline, these characters, have completely eclipsed everything else I planned to do and read next. I see nothing else but what might come for Weston, Connor and Autumn. I want nothing more than MORE. I need more. This ode to friendship, this beautiful testament to love, to words, to soul mates... it's one of the best books I've read, period. And I'm both devestated and giddy for what's to come.
Bring Down the Stars just obliterated my heart. Emma Scott's writing is nothing short of breathtaking. Her storytelling is beyond beyond beyond ANYTHING I can adequately describe. I don't even have words for the way this story completely enveloped me from the very first page to the very last. This beautiful, unforgettable, wholly emotional story of unrequited love and friendship is one of the most moving, evocative storylines I've read. I never wanted it to end.
My heart is aching as I sit here thinking back on everything I've just been put through. These characters, ALL of them, are so special, so unbelievably magnetic. There's just no way you can't feel everything for them, with them. There's absolutely a love triangle here on these pages but it's unlike any I've ever read before. It's full of selfless unconditional love and loyalty. It's full of respect and honor and longing. It's full of unsaid things and beautiful words and tumultuous emotion. It's a complicated tangle of good intentions and white lies and THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE IT. It is EXTRAORDINARY.
I haven't read many Emma Scott books, I admit, but I can't explain how desperately in love I am with her words in this moment. I am lost. I've been swept away and I never want to return. This book is STUNNING. It's sensual and it's full of fiery attraction and brutal heartache. I don't think I had dry eyes the entire read. Whether it was tears of sadness or tears of joy, I didn't read a single page without feelings SO MANY THINGS. There's nothing else I want to read right now more than the next book. This storyline, these characters, have completely eclipsed everything else I planned to do and read next. I see nothing else but what might come for Weston, Connor and Autumn. I want nothing more than MORE. I need more. This ode to friendship, this beautiful testament to love, to words, to soul mates... it's one of the best books I've read, period. And I'm both devestated and giddy for what's to come.
May 1, 2021
Ein ganzes Buch an einem Tag lesen, meine Pandemie-Wochenenden in a Nutshell :D
Das war mein erstes Buch von Emma Scott und ich war wirklich gespannt nachdem ja alle ihre Bücher extrem gehyped werden. Vielleicht waren daher meine Erwartungen auch etwas zu hoch. Irgendwas hat mir auf jeden Fall für die 5 Sterne gefehlt. Vielleicht war es auch das Erzähltempo, das hat mich irgendwie irritiert muss ich sagen. Genauso irritiert hat mich, dass Autumn das Ganze nicht direkt durchschaut hat...
Der Schreibstil war super angenehm und gefühlvoll. Die Kapitel werden abwechselnd aus Autumn´s und Weston´s Sicht erzählt. Ich muss sagen, dass ich nach dem Lesen des Klappentextes eine ganz andere Story erwartet hatte. Bekommen habe ich aber etwas viel erwachseneres und tiefgründigeres. Vor allem bei Weston´s Kapiteln hat sich mein Herz stellenweise vor Schmerz richtiggehend zusammengekrampft. Ich musste einfach nach jedem Kapitel wissen wie es weitergeht.
Was ist Emma Scott denn eigentlich für eine krasse Sadistin?! So kann man doch kein Buch enden lassen! Muss direkt in Band 2 reinlesen, sonst kann ich nicht beruhigt schlafen!
Das war mein erstes Buch von Emma Scott und ich war wirklich gespannt nachdem ja alle ihre Bücher extrem gehyped werden. Vielleicht waren daher meine Erwartungen auch etwas zu hoch. Irgendwas hat mir auf jeden Fall für die 5 Sterne gefehlt. Vielleicht war es auch das Erzähltempo, das hat mich irgendwie irritiert muss ich sagen. Genauso irritiert hat mich, dass Autumn das Ganze nicht direkt durchschaut hat...
Der Schreibstil war super angenehm und gefühlvoll. Die Kapitel werden abwechselnd aus Autumn´s und Weston´s Sicht erzählt. Ich muss sagen, dass ich nach dem Lesen des Klappentextes eine ganz andere Story erwartet hatte. Bekommen habe ich aber etwas viel erwachseneres und tiefgründigeres. Vor allem bei Weston´s Kapiteln hat sich mein Herz stellenweise vor Schmerz richtiggehend zusammengekrampft. Ich musste einfach nach jedem Kapitel wissen wie es weitergeht.
Was ist Emma Scott denn eigentlich für eine krasse Sadistin?! So kann man doch kein Buch enden lassen! Muss direkt in Band 2 reinlesen, sonst kann ich nicht beruhigt schlafen!
January 7, 2020
Wow! Was ein Buch!
Endlich mal wieder eins, das ich nicht aus der Hand legen wollte!
Endlich mal wieder eins, das ich nicht aus der Hand legen wollte!
October 18, 2018
4 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was a great start to the duet! I'm really worried about how this is going to go after that cliffy though. I liked the Roxanne parallels going in here...I've never read the book, but I remember watching the old Steve Martin movie when I was young and enjoying the story. Now I'm on to the next book!
I went into this not reading any spoilers, and I think that's the way to go! There are some things that can be ruined by my review, but I tried really hard not to give too much away here. Please continue with caution and don't click any spoiler tags unless you're okay with the possibility it might get ruined...
Overall Opinion: This was a great start to the duet! I'm really worried about how this is going to go after that cliffy though. I liked the Roxanne parallels going in here...I've never read the book, but I remember watching the old Steve Martin movie when I was young and enjoying the story. Now I'm on to the next book!
I went into this not reading any spoilers, and I think that's the way to go! There are some things that can be ruined by my review, but I tried really hard not to give too much away here. Please continue with caution and don't click any spoiler tags unless you're okay with the possibility it might get ruined...
August 18, 2018
5,5 “Cyrano retelling” stars
This epic love and friendship story will push you through your limits. It will frustrate you. It will hurt you. It will also fill you with so many beautiful emotions you won’t be able to contain them. Read this with a survival kit composed of: ice cream, alcohol, tissues and punching bag. It is also best to protect your E-reader with the latest and bulkiest case or have a good insurance.
WARNING: disorganized/emotional/rant review ahead!
You’ve been warned this book awoke so many emotions and thoughts that I had a very difficult time writing this review as I want to speak about everything *and I have much to tell* yet don’t spoil anything at all!
Daunting if not impossible task that I am still not sure I mastered…
First part: my emotions and reactions while reading the book
It went like this:
-30% in the book "Emma I HATE love triangle. I can't do this this is pure torture! I want "him" to get the girl!"
-65% in the book " I get it now! This is a love story. Love like friendship and love like romance!"
-95% "oh no!, oh no! Don't do this to me Emma Scott please this is inhuman! I curse you but it so beauuuuuutiful..."
-100% in the book and past the sneak peek...."You are killing me! And I am crying on the street now. And weeks is too long to wait for the next one. And....I love you Emma even when you make me hurt and cry and curse you!"
Second part: the character cast
Female MC: Autumn. She is a humanist and in this she reminded me of Isabel, Emma Scott’s daughter. Each time Autumn was passionate about saving the world, supporting a cause, holding her ground even in front of Connor’s dad I couldn’t help but imagine Isabel. Sorry Emma I hope I don’t hurt you here but that’s the honest truth.
Autumn praises honesty above all else. She loves simple things as she’s been brought up on a farm. She is so not impressed by Connor’s wealth and car who’s a chick magnet.
If you want to please Autumn you have to speak to her heart and soul, not her wallet. Better you have to put your money where your mouth is. Don’t “just” tell but show.
That’s why she felt something was amiss with Connor. See “third part: the plot and relationship”.
First male MC * that’s where it gets tricky*: Weston.
We have the story through Autumn and Weston’s POV.
Weston built walls around his heart as he’d been abandoned by his dad who left Weston’s mom alone and in financial difficulties to raise three children. Wes offers his impassive façade to everyone and does not care to make friends except for Connor. He’s been called the Amherst @hole.
Loving someone just gets you hurt.
He runs fast, very fast. That’s what got him a scholarship to college.
But Weston is not only a runner he as other talents that I won't speak here as I don't want to spoil the story.
Second male MC: Connor
Connor comes from a very wealthy family and has a solar personality. You could say Connor is the sun and Weston is the moon. Polar opposites yet best friends since Wes’s first scholarship day at Connor’s school for the wealthy. Connor is the popular kid. The one you can’t hate as he has a huge smile *with perfect blinding white teeth* an easy personality and is generous with everyone.
But coming from a wealthy and powerful family is not easy as the Drakes put huge expectation and pressure on Connor. His parents want him to join the family firm, go to Harvard like his older brother. But that’s just not Connor! He has other ambition and suffers from disappointing his parents. Like any kids he craves his parent’s approval. He wants to be loved and praised.
Third part: the plot and the relationship
Let’s say this right from the start this is a character driven story. Not an action story, not a thriller but you could see it as a suspense because of the love triangle.
You’ll always wonder what will happen and who will end with the girl.
I won’t touch this with a ten feet pole.
What I will say is that Conner and Weston’s friendship was extraordinary.
For all that I ranted against Emma this friendship is as important as the love story. Because they love each other so hard that both would sacrifice their own happiness to see the other one happy. Both would back up from Autumn for the other.
The only problem is that Connor is not aware of Weston’s feeling for Autumn and he won’t have the opportunity to help Weston.
Autumn needs romance. She is not a quick lay. She does not want casual. She wants something deep and meaningful. What better way to win such girl’s heart than pour his feelings on paper? That’s what happen here and that’s why it was so frustrating!
I felt like the one openly flirting with her did not deserve her heart. It felt like he was not invested enough while the second boy would have been such a perfect match for her. So why not go for the girl?
Because they are like brothers and they have each other’s back. Because the one helping his friend has such a ginormous heart and shinning soul that he just wanted Autumn to be happy, even at the expense of his own happiness. And because he loved his friend deeply and wanted to help him achieve his dream.
“You said you wouldn’t help me and then you did. Why?” “I don’t know,” I said. “I couldn’t sleep. I heard your phone. It made you look good and made her happy. Win, win.”
I will stop here with the review but will post another post with a character/dream cast because I loved them so much!
Just know that this story is angsty, this story is difficult for the likes like me but this story is also incredibly beautiful. It shines through the pain. I am happy I trusted Emma Scott and read it even knowing about the love triangle because I would have missed an epic love and friendship story.
Have you read Emma Scott's stories? Do you like love triangles?
Thanks for reading!
Sophie
Find me on:
Wordpress: Beware Of The Reader
Facebook: Beware Of The Reader
Facebook group : Beware Book Boyfriends Alert
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Twitter: @BewareOffReader
This epic love and friendship story will push you through your limits. It will frustrate you. It will hurt you. It will also fill you with so many beautiful emotions you won’t be able to contain them. Read this with a survival kit composed of: ice cream, alcohol, tissues and punching bag. It is also best to protect your E-reader with the latest and bulkiest case or have a good insurance.
WARNING: disorganized/emotional/rant review ahead!
You’ve been warned this book awoke so many emotions and thoughts that I had a very difficult time writing this review as I want to speak about everything *and I have much to tell* yet don’t spoil anything at all!
Daunting if not impossible task that I am still not sure I mastered…
First part: my emotions and reactions while reading the book
It went like this:
-30% in the book "Emma I HATE love triangle. I can't do this this is pure torture! I want "him" to get the girl!"
-65% in the book " I get it now! This is a love story. Love like friendship and love like romance!"
-95% "oh no!, oh no! Don't do this to me Emma Scott please this is inhuman! I curse you but it so beauuuuuutiful..."
-100% in the book and past the sneak peek...."You are killing me! And I am crying on the street now. And weeks is too long to wait for the next one. And....I love you Emma even when you make me hurt and cry and curse you!"
Second part: the character cast
Female MC: Autumn. She is a humanist and in this she reminded me of Isabel, Emma Scott’s daughter. Each time Autumn was passionate about saving the world, supporting a cause, holding her ground even in front of Connor’s dad I couldn’t help but imagine Isabel. Sorry Emma I hope I don’t hurt you here but that’s the honest truth.
Autumn praises honesty above all else. She loves simple things as she’s been brought up on a farm. She is so not impressed by Connor’s wealth and car who’s a chick magnet.
If you want to please Autumn you have to speak to her heart and soul, not her wallet. Better you have to put your money where your mouth is. Don’t “just” tell but show.
That’s why she felt something was amiss with Connor. See “third part: the plot and relationship”.
First male MC * that’s where it gets tricky*: Weston.
We have the story through Autumn and Weston’s POV.
Weston built walls around his heart as he’d been abandoned by his dad who left Weston’s mom alone and in financial difficulties to raise three children. Wes offers his impassive façade to everyone and does not care to make friends except for Connor. He’s been called the Amherst @hole.
"When your dad leaves you behind like a forgotten sock, a piece of your childhood rots away—the part where you can just be a kid without worrying so much."
Loving someone just gets you hurt.
"I worried I would grow up to be trash too, and would hurt any woman I might someday love, so I vowed not to love anyone."
He runs fast, very fast. That’s what got him a scholarship to college.
"I ran a lot. When I got mad, I ran around the old, pitted track at my public school as fast as I could, for as long as I could. I don’t know why; I didn’t particularly like running, but I was fast. I still had dreams about chasing Dad’s car, so maybe that’s why. Maybe I’m still trying to catch him. Stupid. Running on a track, you just go in circles. You always come back to where you start."
But Weston is not only a runner he as other talents that I won't speak here as I don't want to spoil the story.
Second male MC: Connor
Connor comes from a very wealthy family and has a solar personality. You could say Connor is the sun and Weston is the moon. Polar opposites yet best friends since Wes’s first scholarship day at Connor’s school for the wealthy. Connor is the popular kid. The one you can’t hate as he has a huge smile *with perfect blinding white teeth* an easy personality and is generous with everyone.
But coming from a wealthy and powerful family is not easy as the Drakes put huge expectation and pressure on Connor. His parents want him to join the family firm, go to Harvard like his older brother. But that’s just not Connor! He has other ambition and suffers from disappointing his parents. Like any kids he craves his parent’s approval. He wants to be loved and praised.
Third part: the plot and the relationship
Let’s say this right from the start this is a character driven story. Not an action story, not a thriller but you could see it as a suspense because of the love triangle.
You’ll always wonder what will happen and who will end with the girl.
I won’t touch this with a ten feet pole.
What I will say is that Conner and Weston’s friendship was extraordinary.
“Connor had a strange charisma; as if he were impossible to dislike. His superpower. I was the opposite; I made it really damn easy for people not to like me—I preferred it that way. And yet here I was, hanging with the most popular kid in my grade who’d told Norm the Security Guard that I was his friend.” “For some crazy-ass reason, he liked me. Our friendship was instant, as if we’d known each other in a past life and were just picking up where we left off.”
For all that I ranted against Emma this friendship is as important as the love story. Because they love each other so hard that both would sacrifice their own happiness to see the other one happy. Both would back up from Autumn for the other.
The only problem is that Connor is not aware of Weston’s feeling for Autumn and he won’t have the opportunity to help Weston.
Autumn needs romance. She is not a quick lay. She does not want casual. She wants something deep and meaningful. What better way to win such girl’s heart than pour his feelings on paper? That’s what happen here and that’s why it was so frustrating!
I felt like the one openly flirting with her did not deserve her heart. It felt like he was not invested enough while the second boy would have been such a perfect match for her. So why not go for the girl?
Because they are like brothers and they have each other’s back. Because the one helping his friend has such a ginormous heart and shinning soul that he just wanted Autumn to be happy, even at the expense of his own happiness. And because he loved his friend deeply and wanted to help him achieve his dream.
“You said you wouldn’t help me and then you did. Why?” “I don’t know,” I said. “I couldn’t sleep. I heard your phone. It made you look good and made her happy. Win, win.”
I will stop here with the review but will post another post with a character/dream cast because I loved them so much!
Just know that this story is angsty, this story is difficult for the likes like me but this story is also incredibly beautiful. It shines through the pain. I am happy I trusted Emma Scott and read it even knowing about the love triangle because I would have missed an epic love and friendship story.
Have you read Emma Scott's stories? Do you like love triangles?
Thanks for reading!
Sophie
Find me on:
Wordpress: Beware Of The Reader
Facebook: Beware Of The Reader
Facebook group : Beware Book Boyfriends Alert
Instagram: @bewareofthereader
Twitter: @BewareOffReader
August 21, 2018
'Bring Down the Stars,' encapsulates everything I love about reading. The story has everything for me. It is character driven, has a richly layered story board, tangible emotions. I wholly believed in the telling and the motivation of all aspects, and the angsty trajectory of the narrative is absolutely exquisite. The dialogue is perfect. EVERYTHING is perfect. The vivid storytelling engaged my attention from the beginning and as the author layered the intricate web of emotion I found myself falling right into the heart of the story world so I cared exponentially about the happenings, the characters and their feelings.
Emma Scott tells a story where there are three protagonists (one female and two males) which suggests a love triangle but really and truly this is not a triangle in the traditional sense of the trope. You will love each one of them and value the relationships they develop both in a romantic and friendship manner, and most importantly, you will know who the hero and heroine are meant to be. Indeed, the story toggles between their first-person narrative capturing their inner most thoughts and feelings, their turmoil, their very relevant histories, their emotion and conflict, their highs and their lows ensuring my heart was wrung out in the best possible way.
A story of deep friendship, of trust, loyalty and love. It’s so much more than a romance, more than you can ever imagine and unbelievably my first story by Emma Scott which has compelled me to make it my mission to ensure I read every one of her previous novels. The depth of emotion and character development reached within the pages of this story is truly stunning to the point I cannot adequately convey, it's simply a story that should be read by my fellow book lovers.
Beta read *
Graphics created by me with photos I purchased from deposit.com
August 19, 2018
I’m sitting here staring into space trying to fathom what I’ve just read cause I’m completely speechless and blown away by Bring Down The Stars by Emma Scott.
BDTS captures beautifully how love and loyalty will make you sacrifice your own happiness at the expense of your own. That’s exactly what Weston does for the people he loves. He sacrifices, gives and loves. Fiercely.
I’m in awe of his love and loyalty for Connor. His best friend no matter what. Their friendship is filled with love but also with Weston picking up Connor, making him feel and look good but for Weston it’s what’s right. Connor has had his back since they first met and he never forgets when people do right or wrong by him. That’s also why Weston is the way he is. He’s been hurt. He and his family. That’s why he’s not letting anyone close besides Connor cause that will only result in pain and loss. Connor is a guy who lives in the shadow of his older brother. He’s struggling with the expectations of his parents. His only support and light is his best friend Weston. Until the strong and independent Autumn captures both Connor and Weston’s attention and changes both lives and her own irrevocably.
These three characters are flawed and every layer is meticulously and flawlessly stripped as the story unfolds leaving me gasping and wanting for more. Falling even more love with every word. With Weston, Connor and Autumn.
Emma Scott did a number on me with BDTS. This story is honest and raw. Human connection and relationship are explored and depicted effortlessly and with a poignant vulnerability that only made the story hit me even harder.
Emma Scott and her books are destined to be in my life cause Bring Down The Stars is truly a treasure.
5 Ocean Eyes Stars
*Bring Down The Stars generously provided by Inkslinger PR in exchange for an honest review*
August 19, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Book 1 of 2 from Beautiful Hearts Duet
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Weston Turner and Connor Drake had been inseparable since childhood. As best friends, they always had each other’s back. When Autumn Caldwell came into their lives, it fired up something deep within both of their souls. But as friendship and love collided, one of them burned bright, the other one burned to ashes.
What I loved the most about this book is the unflinching friendship between Weston and Connor. It was a pure, unadulterated love. The way they had each other’s back was both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Autumn’s appearance brought a different dynamic into the relationship. Initially I sympathized her and admired her tenacity. But as the story progressed, she appeared to be too gullible and innocent.
I enjoyed the story overall. I felt the characters’ souls and hurt along with them especially with the men. It’s painful what they did for each other, but I understood the reasoning. However, there were parts of the book that felt a little cliché.
Bring Down the Stars is a story of friendship and unrequited love. It would appeal to readers who enjoy angsty romance.
Books in the series:
✨ 🥀 ✨ . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC & Loyda . . . ✨ 🥀 ✨
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
Type: Book 1 of 2 from Beautiful Hearts Duet
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Weston Turner and Connor Drake had been inseparable since childhood. As best friends, they always had each other’s back. When Autumn Caldwell came into their lives, it fired up something deep within both of their souls. But as friendship and love collided, one of them burned bright, the other one burned to ashes.
All my life, Connor’s happiness was my constant. It gave me hope I could find something like it one day. I’d take his fear like a second rucksack on my shoulders if I had to.
What I loved the most about this book is the unflinching friendship between Weston and Connor. It was a pure, unadulterated love. The way they had each other’s back was both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Autumn’s appearance brought a different dynamic into the relationship. Initially I sympathized her and admired her tenacity. But as the story progressed, she appeared to be too gullible and innocent.
“What happened that made you feel you don’t deserve anything good for yourself?”
I enjoyed the story overall. I felt the characters’ souls and hurt along with them especially with the men. It’s painful what they did for each other, but I understood the reasoning. However, there were parts of the book that felt a little cliché.
“I took it too far, but I did it for you. And her. To give her everything I can’t give her myself.”
Bring Down the Stars is a story of friendship and unrequited love. It would appeal to readers who enjoy angsty romance.
Books in the series:
✨ 🥀 ✨ . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC & Loyda . . . ✨ 🥀 ✨
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
August 19, 2018
“ For you I would bring the stars, wreath their fire around your neck like diamonds, and watch them pulse to the beat of your heart”.
First off let me just say that before this book, I’ve never read anything from this author before and I honestly did not know what to expect. Would I love her writing style?, will she be able to sweep me off feet with her lyrical words and keep me enraptured in her fictional world? So many questions were going through my head and I found myself being scared shitless to actually start this book because you know why? Somewhere along the line, the bar was set extremely high and I KNEW that this was going to be one of those reads that was going to consume me.
“Sometimes the heart hides itself behind the mind”.
Two kids from different worlds ultimately became the very best of friends. Weston Turner and Conner Drake had a bond that was unbreakable ever since they met in Middle School and as the years went by and they became Juniors in College, it only got stronger. Growing up with a single mom and having to worry about money day in and day out, was the norm for Weston but he knew he was going to have a better life. With hard work and pure determination, he made it into the best schools with scholarships and from that point on, life got a little bit better when Conner came along. But little do these guys know it, is that their friendship is about to be tested in a huge way and when it’s all over, chaos will be the only thing that’s left standing.
Autumn has had a rough start to her Junior year and the only thing she wants right now, is to feel some sense of normalcy again. Determined to not let the past few months affect her anymore, she tries to put herself out there just a little bit. By doing that, she catches the attention of Conner Drake and the rest is history. Or in this case, it’s a complication because not only is Autumn on Connner’s radar, but she snags the attention of his quiet and sometimes pissed off looking best friend Weston. With these three now in the mix, things are about to get a whole lot complicated.
I really loved the fact that this was so uniquely different and I really was not expecting it to be that way. Weston was a quiet force to be reckoned with and my god, I fell head over heels in love with that man! He had me at the very first page and I knew there was no going back for me and I didn’t care. His drive, his underlying insecurities, his passion, his protectiveness, you name it, and I loved everything about him. But make no mistake, with that love, also came anger and disappointment from not only him, but other characters as well.
There were a lot of sacrifices that were made between these three and along with that, the lies and deception just started piling up. I honestly did not know what to make of a certain part but at the same time I understood what the author was trying to do and it definitely kept me on my toes but I wish it was never done. Now as for the ending, I knew there was going to be a cliffhanger so I was prepared in a sense and I even braced myself for it but then I reached the end and all preparation went out the freakin window!! I needed part two as of yesterday and I don’t know how long I can survive the wait because its killing me!!
Even though this is my first read from this author, it sure as heck will not be my last. I’m addicted to her beautiful writing now, her uniqueness, and I can’t wait to see what she’s going to come up with next so If you’re looking for an angst filled beautiful romance, then this one is for you.
Please note: this book ends on a cliffhanger.
August 20, 2018
This book starts with twelve year old Weston. After winning an essay contest, he's finally able to get out of his bad neighborhood school and into a great Academy in Boston.
That's when he meets his future best friend Connor. Connor is a rich kid in a school for rich kids and he helps Weston with the bullies and Weston helps Connor with his writing.
Fast forward a few years and both boys are at Amherst College - and Weston is still writing most of Connor's school work. And not only his school work ...
Enter Autumn. She's a farm girl from Nebraska and she just broke up with her boyfriend of two years.
And then she sees sunny boy Connor and falls for him. But there's also this other guy Weston. He's rude and mean, but also beautiful and he loves to read just like she does ....
But Connor is so sweet and his texts and letters are so romantic .... she wasn't really ready for something new so fast, but she can't resist Connor's pretty words ...
What will happen with Autumn, Weston & Connor?
WILL THERE BE A HAPPILY EVER AFTER???
BUY THE BOOK TO FIND OUT!
Even though you won't yet find out - but book #2 will be with us SOON! ☺
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Ugh Emma! Always with those moving books! ☺
I already had some tiny little tears in my eyes during the prologue!
And it's only getting started!
All through the book - even during those first pages - I was already scared of what might happen. We know there are two boys and the blurb says it's not really a love triangle, so I was constantly worried that one of the boys was going to die... And on the other hand, as bad as it sounds, we kind of hope that someone will die, because we want Autumn to end up with the right guy. But who is the right guy? OK, I immediately knew who my right guy was, but still. We don't want the other one to die. And we don't want the right guy to die either. Ugh. What a horrible book! ☺ And we don't even find out how it all ends in this first book.
Grrrr. I hate Cliffys and I also hate love triangles. Even though it's not really a love triangle. But it also kinda is. Ugh. No, it's not really a love triangle. You really immediately know who the hero is in this book. But still - we don't dislike the other one. We love him too. He's just a little superficial and ... but still sweet and kind and he only wants someone real who loves him for who he is and not for his money. Ugh. Why put two guys in a book??? I hate it when one person is getting hurt and in the end everybody gets hurt! Especially ME! I felt so sorry for EVERYONE!
Anyway. I just adored this book ... it was so adorable and moving and sparky and poet-y. It made my heart hurt reading it, but I loved every single word - even though I also hated every single word, because I knew there was a cliffy coming and I soooo need to know how this all ends!
But we won't have too long to wait.
Book #2 will be here sooooon!
I wouldn't mind if Netflix came along and made a show out of these 2 books!
BRING DOWN THE STARS was such a heartbreakingly beautiful & adorable love story!
ALL THE FEELS!!!!!!!
Run to your nearest amazon for your own Connor & Weston - these 2 areMINE! ☺
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January 29, 2019
Two best friends + one naive girl = tons of heartachingly beautiful moments
Wow! Seriously... WOW!! It's been a long time since I've been shocked into silence. It took me awhile to figure out how to put my thoughts and feelings into words. This story was heartbreakingly stunning and although I hate love triangles, Emma Scott made me a fan (at least for this duet).
I went into this story completely blind. I didn't read the blurb. I didn't read reviews. I just knew that this author had come highly recommended and I took the leap. No regrets! I immediately thought of Cyrano and found it funny that when I finally looked at the blurb, that was exactly this author's intention. Well done, madame. Bellissima!
Connor saw her first. Weston spoke to her first. Autumn saw Connor first and liked what she saw. With Wes, she could be her true self, but she fell in love with words on paper. One best friend helping another, because that's what best friends do, turns into a lot of pain and confusion and eventually unrequited love. So what happens when love blossoms despite it all?
It's incredibly hard to pick a favorite hero when I love them both. Okay, yeah, Weston obviously eked out a bit more affection from me, but that's because the boy was a broody, moody, broken babe. My heart always opens up wide for the tortured hero. Here's this guy who is always looking out for others. He wants to ensure everyone's happiness without taking his own into consideration. And so he always loses out. ALWAYS! And it broke my heart 😢
I wasn't fully prepared for the cliffhanger and I'm hoping this story doesn't end the way most love triangles do. I hope there's still room for character growth and a swoon-worthy journey to happily ever after. I'm putting a lot of trust in this new-to-me author's writing, but with what I've read so far, I'm not wrong to do so.
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Wow! Seriously... WOW!! It's been a long time since I've been shocked into silence. It took me awhile to figure out how to put my thoughts and feelings into words. This story was heartbreakingly stunning and although I hate love triangles, Emma Scott made me a fan (at least for this duet).
I went into this story completely blind. I didn't read the blurb. I didn't read reviews. I just knew that this author had come highly recommended and I took the leap. No regrets! I immediately thought of Cyrano and found it funny that when I finally looked at the blurb, that was exactly this author's intention. Well done, madame. Bellissima!
Connor saw her first. Weston spoke to her first. Autumn saw Connor first and liked what she saw. With Wes, she could be her true self, but she fell in love with words on paper. One best friend helping another, because that's what best friends do, turns into a lot of pain and confusion and eventually unrequited love. So what happens when love blossoms despite it all?
It's incredibly hard to pick a favorite hero when I love them both. Okay, yeah, Weston obviously eked out a bit more affection from me, but that's because the boy was a broody, moody, broken babe. My heart always opens up wide for the tortured hero. Here's this guy who is always looking out for others. He wants to ensure everyone's happiness without taking his own into consideration. And so he always loses out. ALWAYS! And it broke my heart 😢
I wasn't fully prepared for the cliffhanger and I'm hoping this story doesn't end the way most love triangles do. I hope there's still room for character growth and a swoon-worthy journey to happily ever after. I'm putting a lot of trust in this new-to-me author's writing, but with what I've read so far, I'm not wrong to do so.
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September 5, 2024
Sorry, but this book pissed me off.
This will be spoilery because how else am I supposed to rant?
Our fmc was raised on a small farm in the middle of nowhere and she just broke up with her long time boyfriend because she walked in on him being unfaithful.
Then we have our two mmc's:
- Connor who is the son of very high profile parents and grew up with a gold spoon in his mouth. However, he likes to party, and is not super good/invested at/in school and wants to open a bar (nothing against it personally but like his parents are very against it).
- Weston, whose dad skipped town and left his mom and 2 kids on their own. He has a way with words and that helped him fund his education for a time - through which he met Conner, and proceeded to do all of his assignments for him. Also taking on the responsibility of making sure Connor is on a good path.
They both like our girl, but ofc Connor is used to getting what he wants, but she is like no I just had my trust broken and am newly single and oh she also is doing a double major and wants to create her own PHD program (is that a real thing?). Luckily, Weston is here to save the day! as he legit is the one responsible for them getting together, and staying together, as he pretends to be Connor in texts, letters, poetry, and a phone call. Because you know, basically doing his degree for him on top of his own is not enough. Oh and also he is on a track scholarship as well, let us not forget.
Both mmc's are in a tight spot (depending on your perspective): One's scholarship does not cover the last 2 years of college, and the other is not getting the support of his parents and 6 million dollar trust fund because they think of him as impulsive and reckless.
So these two get the bright idea to fix it all! Join the army of course.
THEY BOTH LIE TO HER, AND SHE SLEEPS WITH C AND FALLS IN LOVE WITH HIM.
So these two come home after basic training, finally understanding the lying needs to stop, but after they come back because they have enough on their plate with deployment being in 3 days. Connor is actually feeling bad for everything, the fmc (sorry, forgot her name) thinks something is fishy but is like naaaaa they wouldn't like to me, and Weston is like googly eyes.
So Connor gets trashed and passes out, and FMC goes to Weston to argue about a side plot thing and they decide they can't fight their attraction to each other any longer! And so they kiss and make out, only for Weston to stop them and FMC to realise she became her ex - a cheater.
END SCENE.
I will in fact not read book 2, as this is a duet.
This gets 2 stars because the writing was good I guess, and I loved the letters.
Thank you for coming to my BookTalk.
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My first Emma Scott book, is this a good one to start on?
This will be spoilery because how else am I supposed to rant?
Our fmc was raised on a small farm in the middle of nowhere and she just broke up with her long time boyfriend because she walked in on him being unfaithful.
Then we have our two mmc's:
- Connor who is the son of very high profile parents and grew up with a gold spoon in his mouth. However, he likes to party, and is not super good/invested at/in school and wants to open a bar (nothing against it personally but like his parents are very against it).
- Weston, whose dad skipped town and left his mom and 2 kids on their own. He has a way with words and that helped him fund his education for a time - through which he met Conner, and proceeded to do all of his assignments for him. Also taking on the responsibility of making sure Connor is on a good path.
They both like our girl, but ofc Connor is used to getting what he wants, but she is like no I just had my trust broken and am newly single and oh she also is doing a double major and wants to create her own PHD program (is that a real thing?). Luckily, Weston is here to save the day! as he legit is the one responsible for them getting together, and staying together, as he pretends to be Connor in texts, letters, poetry, and a phone call. Because you know, basically doing his degree for him on top of his own is not enough. Oh and also he is on a track scholarship as well, let us not forget.
Both mmc's are in a tight spot (depending on your perspective): One's scholarship does not cover the last 2 years of college, and the other is not getting the support of his parents and 6 million dollar trust fund because they think of him as impulsive and reckless.
So these two get the bright idea to fix it all! Join the army of course.
THEY BOTH LIE TO HER, AND SHE SLEEPS WITH C AND FALLS IN LOVE WITH HIM.
So these two come home after basic training, finally understanding the lying needs to stop, but after they come back because they have enough on their plate with deployment being in 3 days. Connor is actually feeling bad for everything, the fmc (sorry, forgot her name) thinks something is fishy but is like naaaaa they wouldn't like to me, and Weston is like googly eyes.
So Connor gets trashed and passes out, and FMC goes to Weston to argue about a side plot thing and they decide they can't fight their attraction to each other any longer! And so they kiss and make out, only for Weston to stop them and FMC to realise she became her ex - a cheater.
END SCENE.
I will in fact not read book 2, as this is a duet.
This gets 2 stars because the writing was good I guess, and I loved the letters.
Thank you for coming to my BookTalk.
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My first Emma Scott book, is this a good one to start on?
April 7, 2021
“You have a thousand hearts’ worth of love to give. A thousand tears may fall when one heart breaks. But never cry for shame.” He cupped my chin in his thick hand. “Even love lost was well-spent.”
I'm not sure how I've managed to get through 3 whole years without reading any spoilers for Bring Down the Stars. And because I so appreciate the heart-stopping/WTF moments in this book, I'm going to write this review with respect to those who have also managed to avoid spoilers and keep this short and sweet.
This story will rock your world, take your heart prisoner, and punch you right in the feels. It's angsty and frustrating, and you'll probably want to throw your book/kindle quite a few times, thinking, "OMG how is Autumn not putting two and two together" and "how is Weston so fucking perfect and so under-appreciated?" but it will all be worth it.
This is a duet. It ends on a cliffhanger. I haven't read Book 2 yet, so I'm writing this strictly based on my feelings for Bring Down the Stars, but I have no doubt Emma is going to tear me to shreds with Long Live the Beautiful Hearts and I hope I can survive it.
All the beautiful stars. 🌟
I'm not sure how I've managed to get through 3 whole years without reading any spoilers for Bring Down the Stars. And because I so appreciate the heart-stopping/WTF moments in this book, I'm going to write this review with respect to those who have also managed to avoid spoilers and keep this short and sweet.
This story will rock your world, take your heart prisoner, and punch you right in the feels. It's angsty and frustrating, and you'll probably want to throw your book/kindle quite a few times, thinking, "OMG how is Autumn not putting two and two together" and "how is Weston so fucking perfect and so under-appreciated?" but it will all be worth it.
This is a duet. It ends on a cliffhanger. I haven't read Book 2 yet, so I'm writing this strictly based on my feelings for Bring Down the Stars, but I have no doubt Emma is going to tear me to shreds with Long Live the Beautiful Hearts and I hope I can survive it.
All the beautiful stars. 🌟
August 21, 2018
Title: Bring Down The Stars (Beautiful Hearts Duet #1)
Author: Emma Scott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Bring Down the Stars (Beautiful Hearts Duet Book 1)
I can't ... words would not be enough. The tears that are streaming down my face wouldn't be enough to tell you how beautiful this book is.
As I write this, a thought keeps replaying in my head "How do I do it justice?How do I explain how beautiful this book is?".
Bring Down The Stars will leave a hole in your heart. It will tear your soul apart. It will leave you feeling confused, a little lost and a little emotionally drained.
The entire time I was reading the book I felt this unrelenting feeling of angst and a restlessness due to the weight of the burdens and selflessness faced by the characters. 70% in and I was cursing the author for making me feel all these feeling....100% in, I was a blubbering mess without an ounce of decorum. Saying this book is a tear jerking contemporary romance would be an insult.. It is so much more.
Weston, his responsibilities burdens him to have a practical side but he has an artistic soul. His poems are food for the spirit. Filled with passion and emotion, his words leave you feeling breathless.
Connor, I honestly don't know what to say much about him.. Fun loving but has a huge chip on his shoulder.
Friendship, brotherhood and loyalty is what binds Connor and Weston together.It is also this very reason that weights down the need to follow a path one would consider selfish.
Autumn is a romantic at heart. Hearts and flowers are what she craves for after having had her heart broken by her ex. Connor is the breath of fresh air that makes her heart beat again but Connor sings to her soul... She just hasn't realised it yet.
Emma Scott has bewitched me with her poetic words in Bring Down The Stars. It has left me feeling empty, Overwhelmed and incomplete. But mostly, it has left me feeling despondent and melancholic.
I can't recommend this enough.. I highly highly highly recommend this book!
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