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Bad Reputation Duet #2
Wherever You Are
I WILL RUIN HER.
You know that old saying “opposites attract” — well, no one ever tells you what happens after the attraction part.
Do opposites stick together forever?
Or do they just self-combust?
And then there’s the third someone or something forces them apart.
Look, the third option isn’t happening to us. I will end the bastard who thinks he can keep me from her. I only need to worry about one thing. . .
Epic, soul-crushing self-destruction.
Because I screw up everything I touch.
Even her.
Wherever You Are is Book 2 in the Bad Reputation Duet and should be read after Book 1, Whatever It Takes.
You know that old saying “opposites attract” — well, no one ever tells you what happens after the attraction part.
Do opposites stick together forever?
Or do they just self-combust?
And then there’s the third someone or something forces them apart.
Look, the third option isn’t happening to us. I will end the bastard who thinks he can keep me from her. I only need to worry about one thing. . .
Epic, soul-crushing self-destruction.
Because I screw up everything I touch.
Even her.
Wherever You Are is Book 2 in the Bad Reputation Duet and should be read after Book 1, Whatever It Takes.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2020
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About the author
Krista Ritchie
57 books17.4k followersNYT & USA Today Bestselling Authors Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love.
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March 17, 2025
5 stars
I’m feeling overwhelmed and so happy right now after reading Willow and Garrison's story. It’s the feeling I always get whenever I read any Addicted Series book. Somehow, all along the way, they have given me so much. I have cried with them, and I have laughed with them. It’s the best feeling. It feels like I’ve known these people my whole life.
This was perfect, and being a lover girl, I adored their relationship so much. The good girl and bad boy trope was perfect in this one. The pacing was smooth and perfect because, in this book, I got to read more about their friendship and how it developed slowly and steadily into love—something more beautiful and pure.
Willow Hale is my comfort character. A risk-taker and a challenge seeker. The way she loves and believes in Garrison is everything. She may be shy and all, but once she has something on her mind, she would do anything to get it done. Hales are always like that.
“Every part of you, even the parts you hate. I love those, too.”
Garrison Abbey is the boy with the bad reputation. He is intimidating with his bad-boy persona, all those tattoos, his skillful sarcasm, and the hot-as-hell good looks. But he's so gentle with his girl, Willow, and that is just way too charming. And the scene where he was doing his daughter’s hairstyle had my heart melting. I love him so much.
“You’re my girl,” he says. “I’ve got your back. Always.”
Willow and Garrison are so perfect for each other. To say that this book and this couple were cute and adorable is an understatement because they were everything and so much more. This book had me giggling like a five-year-old and kicking my feet in the air because of their adorable moments—like when he took Willow to prom, how he asked her to kiss him for the first time, how he always took his time to make her feel comfortable, and the way he calls her my girl. Those stolen glances, quick brushes, sweet hugs, arcade dates, and hours spent talking about the TV shows and comics they love had my heart melting.
I loved how they both cared for and comforted each other when they had no one else. I swear they even made me cry so many times. Also, the way they handled the long distance in this book is admirable. There was no miscommunication between Willow and Garrison. They always shared their thoughts with each other, even when it was painful. They are soulmates for sure—the purest and sweetest couple in the Addicted world.
I loved the chosen family trope in this one because seeing Garrison finally having Lo, Ryke, and Connor as his older brothers—who would do anything for him and protect him at all costs—was everything for me. They let Garrison into their lives, and they all saw the good person beneath the layers of hatred and self-loathing. That boy deserves every happiness, and I’m so, so happy that they both got the family they deserved. I loved all the interactions between Lo and Garrison, and the fact that Lo treats him as his little brother—that’s just everything.
Willow got her own family too—the one who loves her as she is and accepts her for who she is. I also loved the girls’ squad in this and how they are always there for each other. I love all of them so fucking much.
We even got glimpses of Core Six with their children, which was everything I could ever ask for! One thing I love about Krista and Becca Ritchie is that they always give us the perfect ending—not an open ending, but one where we know what the characters are doing, where they are now, and even how their kids are. That’s something I always admire about their writing. I want more of Gillow because it will never be enough for me. Not when it comes to this couple and Core Six.
The epilogue was everything. They finally got their happily ever after. Their wedding scene and vows were everything, and I was crying at that scene because they deserved that and every happiness this world has to offer. It was damn perfect, with beautifully specific details about how they are starting their family and thriving in both life and careers. They even got their baby girl, and every scene where they were together as a family was mesmerisingly beautiful. It was just perfection!
“There’s no one else. There will never be anyone else. Whatever it takes, wherever we are, it’s always been you.”
I’m feeling overwhelmed and so happy right now after reading Willow and Garrison's story. It’s the feeling I always get whenever I read any Addicted Series book. Somehow, all along the way, they have given me so much. I have cried with them, and I have laughed with them. It’s the best feeling. It feels like I’ve known these people my whole life.
This was perfect, and being a lover girl, I adored their relationship so much. The good girl and bad boy trope was perfect in this one. The pacing was smooth and perfect because, in this book, I got to read more about their friendship and how it developed slowly and steadily into love—something more beautiful and pure.
“Time. Distance. It has nothing on fate. You have my whole heart, Garrison Abbey. You had my heart since that day in the comic book shop.”
We’re smiling. We’re crying.
“And I’m ready,” she says, “for forever with you.”
Willow Hale is my comfort character. A risk-taker and a challenge seeker. The way she loves and believes in Garrison is everything. She may be shy and all, but once she has something on her mind, she would do anything to get it done. Hales are always like that.
“Every part of you, even the parts you hate. I love those, too.”
Garrison Abbey is the boy with the bad reputation. He is intimidating with his bad-boy persona, all those tattoos, his skillful sarcasm, and the hot-as-hell good looks. But he's so gentle with his girl, Willow, and that is just way too charming. And the scene where he was doing his daughter’s hairstyle had my heart melting. I love him so much.
“You’re my girl,” he says. “I’ve got your back. Always.”
Willow and Garrison are so perfect for each other. To say that this book and this couple were cute and adorable is an understatement because they were everything and so much more. This book had me giggling like a five-year-old and kicking my feet in the air because of their adorable moments—like when he took Willow to prom, how he asked her to kiss him for the first time, how he always took his time to make her feel comfortable, and the way he calls her my girl. Those stolen glances, quick brushes, sweet hugs, arcade dates, and hours spent talking about the TV shows and comics they love had my heart melting.
“I realized that everything we saw in each other was everything we couldn’t see in ourselves. All those good parts. All those loving parts. All those beautiful parts.”
I loved how they both cared for and comforted each other when they had no one else. I swear they even made me cry so many times. Also, the way they handled the long distance in this book is admirable. There was no miscommunication between Willow and Garrison. They always shared their thoughts with each other, even when it was painful. They are soulmates for sure—the purest and sweetest couple in the Addicted world.
“Wherever you are, no matter if it’s right next to me or a thousand miles away,” I say, “I’m tied to you with a tread that can’t break. We’re connect by some thing stronger than time or place.”
I loved the chosen family trope in this one because seeing Garrison finally having Lo, Ryke, and Connor as his older brothers—who would do anything for him and protect him at all costs—was everything for me. They let Garrison into their lives, and they all saw the good person beneath the layers of hatred and self-loathing. That boy deserves every happiness, and I’m so, so happy that they both got the family they deserved. I loved all the interactions between Lo and Garrison, and the fact that Lo treats him as his little brother—that’s just everything.
“Connor, Ryke, and Lo—they protect me all the time. They care about me when they don’t have to. These are three brothers that I’d never trade in, never swap out, and even though we’re not blood related, I know they’re mine.”
Lo scoots nearer. “You’ll be okay,” he breathes. “You won’t see it today, maybe not even tomorrow, but one day, you’ll wake up and you’ll want to live.”
Willow got her own family too—the one who loves her as she is and accepts her for who she is. I also loved the girls’ squad in this and how they are always there for each other. I love all of them so fucking much.
We even got glimpses of Core Six with their children, which was everything I could ever ask for! One thing I love about Krista and Becca Ritchie is that they always give us the perfect ending—not an open ending, but one where we know what the characters are doing, where they are now, and even how their kids are. That’s something I always admire about their writing. I want more of Gillow because it will never be enough for me. Not when it comes to this couple and Core Six.
The epilogue was everything. They finally got their happily ever after. Their wedding scene and vows were everything, and I was crying at that scene because they deserved that and every happiness this world has to offer. It was damn perfect, with beautifully specific details about how they are starting their family and thriving in both life and careers. They even got their baby girl, and every scene where they were together as a family was mesmerisingly beautiful. It was just perfection!
April 8, 2022
I really liked this book especially because of all the Loren/Garrison moments.
February 10, 2020
4.5 stars
After reading part one of Willow and Garrison’s story, I couldn’t wait for the conclusion. I was so thankful that the books released so close together and I didn’t have to wait long. I love this couple and this ‘world’ so much. This book made me so happy and gave me so many feels!
Once again, this book goes from past to present in Willow and Garrison’s life. The first book left us in a way where we weren’t sure how this couples relationship would continue. A lot of obstacles were thrown their way, but they had love and an unwavering loyalty to each other. I was fully convinced that there was nothing too big to tear them apart.
I said it in my review for book one, but it stands to be repeated. Loren Hale is everything and I love him so much. I was so glad to see him play such a big part in this book as he plays such a prominent part in both Willow and Garrison’s life. Garrison can relate so much to Loren and I think Lo really helped Garrison get to a better place. It was like Lo was his Ryke and I loved that Loren could be there for someone like that.
At the end of the book, we get a glimpse in the future that takes place around the ‘Like Us’ series and I loved seeing it. Every character and book that is in the Addicted series is special to me and this is no exception. I love this world that Krista & Becca Ritchie have created and this couples story really touched me. Willow and Garrison will hold a place in my heart and their books will sit proudly on my bookshelf with my favorite series.
“Wherever you are, no matter if it’s right next to me or a thousand miles away,” I say, “I’m tied to you with a thread that can’t break. We’re connected by something stronger than time or place.”
After reading part one of Willow and Garrison’s story, I couldn’t wait for the conclusion. I was so thankful that the books released so close together and I didn’t have to wait long. I love this couple and this ‘world’ so much. This book made me so happy and gave me so many feels!
Once again, this book goes from past to present in Willow and Garrison’s life. The first book left us in a way where we weren’t sure how this couples relationship would continue. A lot of obstacles were thrown their way, but they had love and an unwavering loyalty to each other. I was fully convinced that there was nothing too big to tear them apart.
I said it in my review for book one, but it stands to be repeated. Loren Hale is everything and I love him so much. I was so glad to see him play such a big part in this book as he plays such a prominent part in both Willow and Garrison’s life. Garrison can relate so much to Loren and I think Lo really helped Garrison get to a better place. It was like Lo was his Ryke and I loved that Loren could be there for someone like that.
My sleeves are soaked, and Lo scoots nearer. “You’ll be okay,” he breathes. “You won’t see it today, maybe not even tomorrow, but one day, you’ll wake up and you’ll want to live.” I choke back a sob. What he’s saying seems more like a dream not made for me. I shut my eyes and open them. “Are you sure?” “I’m goddamn sure. Look at me…This guy in front of me isn’t shit, and I’ll still be here when you finally believe it too.”
At the end of the book, we get a glimpse in the future that takes place around the ‘Like Us’ series and I loved seeing it. Every character and book that is in the Addicted series is special to me and this is no exception. I love this world that Krista & Becca Ritchie have created and this couples story really touched me. Willow and Garrison will hold a place in my heart and their books will sit proudly on my bookshelf with my favorite series.
March 27, 2023
4.5 ⭐️ i’m an empty shell of a person after finishing this.
gillow >>>>>
gillow >>>>>
November 3, 2020
3.5 stars. Reading this made me really wish we didn't have back and forth past/present chapters. Switching between the timelines for each chapter didn't really add much to the story.
March 28, 2023
4.75⭐️ This duet was everything to me. I love gillow with all of my heart and finishing this duet was so bittersweet. It was one of my most anticipated reads and I can’t believe i’m done with it. 🥲
I will forever adore this universe and I can’t wait for the Like Us series next. <3
“Willow's everything to me. She's more than a girlfriend. It's like code. She's the script on the program, and I'm nothing but a blank screen without her." 💛
I will forever adore this universe and I can’t wait for the Like Us series next. <3
“Willow's everything to me. She's more than a girlfriend. It's like code. She's the script on the program, and I'm nothing but a blank screen without her." 💛
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August 4, 2020
reread: 8/3/20-8/4
garrison’s relationship with lo, ryke and connor and how he was emotional because they treated him the way his actual brothers should have treated him hurt my heart. It was heartwarming knowing that garrison found a family in the core six. I’m glad I reread this because I kept forgetting how much this made me cry when I first read it - and still made me cry upon reread. garrison and willow have my heart ok <3
***
✰ 6+++ stars ✰
When I first read the Addicted series, I was already invested in Willow and Garrison's story so when it was announced they were gonna have their own duet, I wanted to scream in happiness. I loved this duet a little too much. The Addicted series will always have a special place in my heart, but this duet is honestly equal to the Aerial Ethereal series (I'm still hoping for stories for Dimitri/Camila and Timo/John btw) for me. There were so many layers within Willow and Garrison's story that were revealed and their scenes in the Addicted series suddenly felt like a sneak peak because, once you read their actual story, there was just so much more to explore.
Call me cliche, but I love my bad boy/good girl stories and it’s one of my guilty pleasure tropes so I thought it was inevitable I would love this one!
First of all, I wanna talk about Garrison and his family because his backstory broke my heart. I was hoping his mom would eventually stop his older brothers from abusing him, but she was ignorant to his pain. He literally had freaking bruises on his body and broken bones !!! But, of course, his parents think it's a way to make Garrison "stronger". excuse me, NO?? That's a shitty excuse because hurting someone physically, mentally - it all hurts the same and maybe it will make other people stronger but Garrison isn't "other people". He's Garrison, who's much more emotional and human than his brothers and his parents needed to accept that. Even Mitchell, the brother closest to his age who doesn't abuse him like his other brothers, was a shitty person because being a bystander to someone who's being abused is just as worse than the bully. If only he had lend a hand or put a stop to it, everything could have turned out differently. I sensed a little character development for him towards the end, but it doesn't change the fact that he didn't do shit all these years. I was hoping we would get a spin-off on the brothers and see their character growth once they meet "the one" for them or whatever but, after reading the epilogue and realizing they're still the same, even after all the years passed by, I lost hope. Working for their dad's company is what they deserve; they don't deserve to be more, the way Garrison had become.
The situation between Willow and her family was a difficult one. It was sad seeing her grow up with her mom and little sister, only for them to throw her away real quick. I don't blame the sister as much as the mom because I'm assuming the mom put thoughts into her head, twisting them to make it seem like Willow was the "bad" one, which led to the sister not liking her anymore. Tho I understand the mom doesn't want to be involved with all the chaos of Jonathan Hale and the media spotlight, I still think it's fucked up for her to leave her daughter just like that. It's her flesh and blood, and she doesn't even think to visit her once in a while? They don't even have to be on the best terms after everything that has happened, but I was hoping she'd at least make an effort to see her every now and then. Despite that, I'm so glad Willow found a new family in Garrison and the core six and their family. They're so much better, compared to the family she grew up with.
Overall, this duet is one I'll always have in my memory. It had so much depth, so much story ... more than I expected and I'm satisfied with how Willow and Garrison's story turned out to be. They were both broken souls in the beginning but, after crossing paths, they turned out to be a better version of themselves and I wouldn't have it any other way. I felt like it would have been fine to make this duet one long book, but I loved it anyways. <3
garrison’s relationship with lo, ryke and connor and how he was emotional because they treated him the way his actual brothers should have treated him hurt my heart. It was heartwarming knowing that garrison found a family in the core six. I’m glad I reread this because I kept forgetting how much this made me cry when I first read it - and still made me cry upon reread. garrison and willow have my heart ok <3
***
✰ 6+++ stars ✰
When I first read the Addicted series, I was already invested in Willow and Garrison's story so when it was announced they were gonna have their own duet, I wanted to scream in happiness. I loved this duet a little too much. The Addicted series will always have a special place in my heart, but this duet is honestly equal to the Aerial Ethereal series (I'm still hoping for stories for Dimitri/Camila and Timo/John btw) for me. There were so many layers within Willow and Garrison's story that were revealed and their scenes in the Addicted series suddenly felt like a sneak peak because, once you read their actual story, there was just so much more to explore.
Call me cliche, but I love my bad boy/good girl stories and it’s one of my guilty pleasure tropes so I thought it was inevitable I would love this one!
First of all, I wanna talk about Garrison and his family because his backstory broke my heart. I was hoping his mom would eventually stop his older brothers from abusing him, but she was ignorant to his pain. He literally had freaking bruises on his body and broken bones !!! But, of course, his parents think it's a way to make Garrison "stronger". excuse me, NO?? That's a shitty excuse because hurting someone physically, mentally - it all hurts the same and maybe it will make other people stronger but Garrison isn't "other people". He's Garrison, who's much more emotional and human than his brothers and his parents needed to accept that. Even Mitchell, the brother closest to his age who doesn't abuse him like his other brothers, was a shitty person because being a bystander to someone who's being abused is just as worse than the bully. If only he had lend a hand or put a stop to it, everything could have turned out differently. I sensed a little character development for him towards the end, but it doesn't change the fact that he didn't do shit all these years. I was hoping we would get a spin-off on the brothers and see their character growth once they meet "the one" for them or whatever but, after reading the epilogue and realizing they're still the same, even after all the years passed by, I lost hope. Working for their dad's company is what they deserve; they don't deserve to be more, the way Garrison had become.
The situation between Willow and her family was a difficult one. It was sad seeing her grow up with her mom and little sister, only for them to throw her away real quick. I don't blame the sister as much as the mom because I'm assuming the mom put thoughts into her head, twisting them to make it seem like Willow was the "bad" one, which led to the sister not liking her anymore. Tho I understand the mom doesn't want to be involved with all the chaos of Jonathan Hale and the media spotlight, I still think it's fucked up for her to leave her daughter just like that. It's her flesh and blood, and she doesn't even think to visit her once in a while? They don't even have to be on the best terms after everything that has happened, but I was hoping she'd at least make an effort to see her every now and then. Despite that, I'm so glad Willow found a new family in Garrison and the core six and their family. They're so much better, compared to the family she grew up with.
Overall, this duet is one I'll always have in my memory. It had so much depth, so much story ... more than I expected and I'm satisfied with how Willow and Garrison's story turned out to be. They were both broken souls in the beginning but, after crossing paths, they turned out to be a better version of themselves and I wouldn't have it any other way. I felt like it would have been fine to make this duet one long book, but I loved it anyways. <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 4, 2023
I'm so depressed right now, whew.
This book was everything. I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I wanted to die a little. But ultimately, it left me feeling so hopeful.
There will never be another couple so perfect for each other. Willow and Garrison shouldn't make sense, but they fit so well. They complete each other in such a beautiful way. They're patient with each other, they support one another. They were two lost people who happened to find each other exactly when they needed someone.
I won't say much about the plot. You don't have to ready any of KB's other series to read this, but you do need to read book 1 of this duet. WYA picks up right after WIT left off. Garrison is in a really bad place emotional and mentally. Willow is trying to navigate college, her long distance relationship with Garrison, and keep her friendships alive.
Like I said, the romance is amazing. This is KBs sweetest and softest couple ever, and I very much doubt they'll write another couple like this soon. But beyond the romance, the sibling relationship between Willow, Lo, and Ryke was amazing. Each relationship was different, but no less special.
Daisy and Willow are my favorite friendship ever. They are so cute, I'd take an entire book just based on their friendship. Also, seeing Garrison slowly get closer to Connor, Ryke, and Loren was beautiful. Seeing him accept the fact that he does deserve respect and love and kindness brought tears to my eyes.
I wouldn't change one thing about this book. I have an epic book hangover right now. I literally finished the book not one hour ago. I have no idea what I'm going to do with the rest of my day.
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I never thought I'd see these books. Willow & Garrison have been my favorite characters to come out of the Addicted World, and when their web series was cancelled I was crushed. The fact that we are now getting TWO books on them (when I didn't even think we'd get the one) makes me so happy <3
This book was everything. I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I wanted to die a little. But ultimately, it left me feeling so hopeful.
I, Willow Hale, am a risk taker. A challenge seeker. I see that now. I feel it deep in my bones.
And I want someone with me, always, to face risks together.
I want Garrison. For as long as I can have him.
There will never be another couple so perfect for each other. Willow and Garrison shouldn't make sense, but they fit so well. They complete each other in such a beautiful way. They're patient with each other, they support one another. They were two lost people who happened to find each other exactly when they needed someone.
I won't say much about the plot. You don't have to ready any of KB's other series to read this, but you do need to read book 1 of this duet. WYA picks up right after WIT left off. Garrison is in a really bad place emotional and mentally. Willow is trying to navigate college, her long distance relationship with Garrison, and keep her friendships alive.
"Wherever you are, no matter if it's right next to me or a thousand miles away," I say, "I'm tied to you with a tread that can't break. We're connect by some thing stronger than time or place."
Like I said, the romance is amazing. This is KBs sweetest and softest couple ever, and I very much doubt they'll write another couple like this soon. But beyond the romance, the sibling relationship between Willow, Lo, and Ryke was amazing. Each relationship was different, but no less special.
Daisy and Willow are my favorite friendship ever. They are so cute, I'd take an entire book just based on their friendship. Also, seeing Garrison slowly get closer to Connor, Ryke, and Loren was beautiful. Seeing him accept the fact that he does deserve respect and love and kindness brought tears to my eyes.
Connor, Ryke, and Lo—they protect me all the time. They care about me when they don’t have to. These are three brothers that I’d never trade in, never swap out, and even though we’re not blood related, I know they’re mine.
I wouldn't change one thing about this book. I have an epic book hangover right now. I literally finished the book not one hour ago. I have no idea what I'm going to do with the rest of my day.
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I never thought I'd see these books. Willow & Garrison have been my favorite characters to come out of the Addicted World, and when their web series was cancelled I was crushed. The fact that we are now getting TWO books on them (when I didn't even think we'd get the one) makes me so happy <3
November 23, 2025
November 23, 2025 (4/5 ⭐️)
That's it. That's my review.
“Because I love you, Willow Hale. You’re the greatest friend I’ve ever had, the most beautiful heart I’ve ever felt, and every morning I wake up, I can only hope to wake to you. Thinking of a single day without you in my life is physical torture.” He takes my other hand, careful not to knock over the candle. “There was a time where I didn’t even want to live till tomorrow, and now I don’t ever want this life with you to end.”
That's it. That's my review.
January 28, 2020
we could've had one of their best books if it wasn't 70% recycled from other characters' pov and the web series and yet here we are. I'm not complaining that they included those scenes, they had to be in the books, but when they keep skipping months in the present timeline to scenes we've already read in other books instead of developing these characters and their relationship as they should? it's just lazy writing. at this point i'm just happy that they didn't completely destroy the characters, since that seems to be their new thing.
April 17, 2023
— 4 stars ✰
i think i cried three times. i kind of lost count to be honest. this book was everything and more. i cant even describe how much i love willow and garrison. reading his pov was so painful, reading about the family situation, how he thought he wasn’t good enough for willow and just everything over all was so extremely sad. i just want to hug him so bad. willow and garrison are perfect for each other. i also love love love how we see lo’s and garrison’s relationship, it was just so emotional. he was so alone and then seeing how the core six took him under their wing.. cant even describe what i’m feeling right now. finally, finally garrison has found people who will love and respect him
i think i cried three times. i kind of lost count to be honest. this book was everything and more. i cant even describe how much i love willow and garrison. reading his pov was so painful, reading about the family situation, how he thought he wasn’t good enough for willow and just everything over all was so extremely sad. i just want to hug him so bad. willow and garrison are perfect for each other. i also love love love how we see lo’s and garrison’s relationship, it was just so emotional. he was so alone and then seeing how the core six took him under their wing.. cant even describe what i’m feeling right now. finally, finally garrison has found people who will love and respect him
July 20, 2024
4 ★
𓍯: ˚∘ ⋆୨୧˚
Ughh that ending was bittersweet what do you mean everyone is old and has families and a great life? it's just too pure🤧🥲 I love this universe and these people always
I was heartbroken over the addicted series being over, but realizing that we won’t get to read about willow and garrison anymore is just as sad. I need more books and more moments with them it just wasn’t enough. I felt like I needed more time with them. I want to read more about their past, present,and future
I thought sitting on this review would help with my feelings but honestly I still miss them all and I was so happy to get the addicted series crumbs that we did and I’m so glad everyone had their happy ending🤭
we deserved more then the epilogue we were given and moments with the children and like official wedding scenes, but I’m still so glad to have read this duet.
quotes I love:💗
“And for the first time in a long time, I’ve felt a part of a group.
A part of a family that I know is my own.”
“You’re not talking too much, trust me,” I assure Willow. “You could be quiet the whole day too, and that’d be okay. I just like being with you.”
Bye because if someone said this to me I would be on the floor you guys don't understand😭
“You’re beautiful, Willow Hale. Inside, outside, online, offline”
“You are family. We are family, and family fucks up and can be the biggest pains in the asses—but we’re also the very best when we’re together. Not apart.”
“We’re all complex people with many layers and strings, and I can’t sit here and pretend to know all of theirs. All of his. But in time, maybe I will see more.Maybe I will know the kind of person they all were and maybe I’ll be here to witness the kind of people we’ll all be.”
UGHH I just love how this was written
“You are special to me, Garrison. How can you not see that? It’s not just the touching. It’s who you are. Every part of you, even the parts you hate. I love those, too.”
“Wherever you are, no matter if it’s right next to me or a thousand miles away,” I say, “I’m tied to you with a thread that can’t break. We’re connected by something stronger than time or place.”
I actually need a love like theirs in my life🥺😔
pre review:
omg it’s over🥲 rtc soon
pre read:
I’m ready🫣 I hope this gives me everything and more!!
𓍯: ˚∘ ⋆୨୧˚
Ughh that ending was bittersweet what do you mean everyone is old and has families and a great life? it's just too pure🤧🥲 I love this universe and these people always
I was heartbroken over the addicted series being over, but realizing that we won’t get to read about willow and garrison anymore is just as sad. I need more books and more moments with them it just wasn’t enough. I felt like I needed more time with them. I want to read more about their past, present,and future
I thought sitting on this review would help with my feelings but honestly I still miss them all and I was so happy to get the addicted series crumbs that we did and I’m so glad everyone had their happy ending🤭
we deserved more then the epilogue we were given and moments with the children and like official wedding scenes, but I’m still so glad to have read this duet.
quotes I love:💗
“And for the first time in a long time, I’ve felt a part of a group.
A part of a family that I know is my own.”
“You’re not talking too much, trust me,” I assure Willow. “You could be quiet the whole day too, and that’d be okay. I just like being with you.”
Bye because if someone said this to me I would be on the floor you guys don't understand😭
“You’re beautiful, Willow Hale. Inside, outside, online, offline”
“You are family. We are family, and family fucks up and can be the biggest pains in the asses—but we’re also the very best when we’re together. Not apart.”
“We’re all complex people with many layers and strings, and I can’t sit here and pretend to know all of theirs. All of his. But in time, maybe I will see more.Maybe I will know the kind of person they all were and maybe I’ll be here to witness the kind of people we’ll all be.”
UGHH I just love how this was written
“You are special to me, Garrison. How can you not see that? It’s not just the touching. It’s who you are. Every part of you, even the parts you hate. I love those, too.”
“Wherever you are, no matter if it’s right next to me or a thousand miles away,” I say, “I’m tied to you with a thread that can’t break. We’re connected by something stronger than time or place.”
I actually need a love like theirs in my life🥺😔
pre review:
omg it’s over🥲 rtc soon
pre read:
I’m ready🫣 I hope this gives me everything and more!!
October 6, 2023
I'M UNWELL 5⭐️'S IF NOT MORE EVEN INFINITY IF I COULD
"𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻."- 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝘁 💔
"𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙄'𝙢 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙃𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙞𝙧, 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚."
"𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲, 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄- 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲."😭
"𝙇𝙤 𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙮𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙡𝙮, 𝙨𝙤 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙮, 𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙢𝙚, "𝙄'𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚."🥲❤️🩹
"𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆," 𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀. "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲."
"𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲?"
"𝗜'𝗺 𝗴𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲.."
"𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?"❤️🩹
"𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙪𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤."
"𝙄 𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.
𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮- 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙣.
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚.
𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮. 𝙇𝙤 𝙜𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚."
Garrison: *𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨*
Me: 😭🤧🥺
FUCKING GARRISON ABBEY I SWEAR TO GOD HAS ME IN A CHOKEHOLD
I was an emotional wreck.
Garrison trying not to cry cause of his trauma 😭 Like baby I'm already crying I've been crying for you atp you don't even need to.🤧
How many times have I cried during this book? I have no idea. I was a SOBBING MESS any word that Garrison spit out made me cry my eyes out. I swear it looked like I needed help when I was reading this book. The core six tho, I swear I was squirming and squealing in my seat every time I saw them. They could literally just be standing there, and I'd still be worshipping them and fangirling my ass off. That's how bad the core six has me. Garrison, Willow, Lo, Lily, Daisy, Ryke, Connor, and Rose I love y'all.🫶
The friendship and close relationships he formed with the core six made me a mess, it was so beautiful to read. Garrison thinking he doesn't deserve them is what broke me. I loved the relationship he formed with Lo. Lo was being what Ryke was to him during his hard times and now he's being that for Garrison.🤧
Fuck Garrisons family, I hate his brothers and parents. I thought I would understand what the mother was going through, but no. He literally had broken ribs and bones and bruises everywhere and she still fucking gaslights his ass. Even trying to pinpoint it to be his fault. Don't even get me started on the dad. Mitchell idc about him even if he didn't hit him, he still was a bystander and didn't do jack SHIT just stared. Like boy bye get outta here. Parents claim they're trying to "man him up" like tf Garrison is different, he's more emotional and different from his brothers, quit trying to change him. You need to accept him the way he is. PERIOD. My boy is perfect the way he is.
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
"𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲, 𝗠𝗼𝗺."
"𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲."❤️🩹
"𝙄'𝙢 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚����𝙚 𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚- 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙡."
"𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄... 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁'��� 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿. 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂." ❤️
"𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙤𝙠𝙖𝙮?"
"𝙊𝙠𝙖𝙮."
"𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄," 𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀. "𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗜'𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼-"
"𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂," 𝗜 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺.
"𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁?"
"𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄... 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁?"
"𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂."
"𝙄'𝙢 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙄 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙.
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙧, 𝙍𝙮𝙠𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤- 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄'𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣, 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥 𝙤𝙪𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮'𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚."🩵
"𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻."- 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝘁 💔
"𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙄'𝙢 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙃𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙞𝙧, 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚."
"𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲, 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄- 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲."😭
"𝙇𝙤 𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠, 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙮𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙡𝙮, 𝙨𝙤 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙮, 𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙢𝙚, "𝙄'𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚."🥲❤️🩹
"𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆," 𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀. "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲."
"𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲?"
"𝗜'𝗺 𝗴𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲.."
"𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?"❤️🩹
"𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙪𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤."
"𝙄 𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.
𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮- 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙣.
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚.
𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮. 𝙇𝙤 𝙜𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚."
Garrison: *𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨*
Me: 😭🤧🥺
FUCKING GARRISON ABBEY I SWEAR TO GOD HAS ME IN A CHOKEHOLD
I was an emotional wreck.
Garrison trying not to cry cause of his trauma 😭 Like baby I'm already crying I've been crying for you atp you don't even need to.🤧
How many times have I cried during this book? I have no idea. I was a SOBBING MESS any word that Garrison spit out made me cry my eyes out. I swear it looked like I needed help when I was reading this book. The core six tho, I swear I was squirming and squealing in my seat every time I saw them. They could literally just be standing there, and I'd still be worshipping them and fangirling my ass off. That's how bad the core six has me. Garrison, Willow, Lo, Lily, Daisy, Ryke, Connor, and Rose I love y'all.🫶
The friendship and close relationships he formed with the core six made me a mess, it was so beautiful to read. Garrison thinking he doesn't deserve them is what broke me. I loved the relationship he formed with Lo. Lo was being what Ryke was to him during his hard times and now he's being that for Garrison.🤧
Fuck Garrisons family, I hate his brothers and parents. I thought I would understand what the mother was going through, but no. He literally had broken ribs and bones and bruises everywhere and she still fucking gaslights his ass. Even trying to pinpoint it to be his fault. Don't even get me started on the dad. Mitchell idc about him even if he didn't hit him, he still was a bystander and didn't do jack SHIT just stared. Like boy bye get outta here. Parents claim they're trying to "man him up" like tf Garrison is different, he's more emotional and different from his brothers, quit trying to change him. You need to accept him the way he is. PERIOD. My boy is perfect the way he is.
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
"𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲, 𝗠𝗼𝗺."
"𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲."❤️🩹
"𝙄'𝙢 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚����𝙚 𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚- 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙡."
"𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄... 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁'��� 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿. 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂." ❤️
"𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙤𝙠𝙖𝙮?"
"𝙊𝙠𝙖𝙮."
"𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄," 𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀. "𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗜'𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼-"
"𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂," 𝗜 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺.
"𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁?"
"𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄... 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁?"
"𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂."
"𝙄'𝙢 𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙄 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙.
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙧, 𝙍𝙮𝙠𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤- 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄'𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣, 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥 𝙤𝙪𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮'𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚."🩵
February 8, 2023
this ending just made my whole week 🥹
one thing about me is that I LIVE for a good happy ending. and not the just open ended ones. i want specific details!!!
did they get the dream job? find success? have kids? where do they live? are they still friends with this or that person? did awful people in their life get their karma?
the best thing about krista & becca?
they give you ALL the details :)
also: the girl squad, i mean?! so cute. the perfect ending. winona and vada being best friends ugh i cry.
one thing about me is that I LIVE for a good happy ending. and not the just open ended ones. i want specific details!!!
did they get the dream job? find success? have kids? where do they live? are they still friends with this or that person? did awful people in their life get their karma?
the best thing about krista & becca?
they give you ALL the details :)
also: the girl squad, i mean?! so cute. the perfect ending. winona and vada being best friends ugh i cry.
December 18, 2021
mwuah love my babies
March 25, 2022
"i have loved her for longer than i have loved myself. i found her when living seemed like a worse choice than ending it all."
will forever be a gillow stan. i love love when garrison calls willow "my girl"
will forever be a gillow stan. i love love when garrison calls willow "my girl"
February 27, 2020
THE PERFECT ENDING TO THE PERFECT STORY...
I don't think there's anything else to add, this story speaks for herself .
now I'm definitely ready to read all the other books of this authors , they're great.
addict series I'm coming !!!
stay tuned ;)
I don't think there's anything else to add, this story speaks for herself .
now I'm definitely ready to read all the other books of this authors , they're great.
addict series I'm coming !!!
stay tuned ;)
September 23, 2021
This was so perfect my heart, Gillow will forever be with me I love them so freaking much. This is the type of book I will never forget and will definitely be rereading.
August 2, 2021
5⭐️
“I'm emotional because I got the three brothers I always wished I had.”
i fucking sobbed at this quote and then i sobbed at this quote:
“Connor, Ryke, and Lo—they protect me all the time. They care about me when they don’t have to. These are three brothers that I’d never trade in, never swap out, and even though we’re not blood related, I know they’re mine.”
pls i wanna protect my baby garrison so much every time the "back then" chapters came up, i wanted to scream and cry. i hate his family so much.
“No matter where we are,” he tells me. “You’re always going to be my girl.”
willow and garrison are literally pure perfection. they have my heart. i love them so much and i'm so happy i read this duet.
also, i highlighted everything connor cobalt said. literally every line.
connor cobalt is my god and he's yours too.
“I'm emotional because I got the three brothers I always wished I had.”
i fucking sobbed at this quote and then i sobbed at this quote:
“Connor, Ryke, and Lo—they protect me all the time. They care about me when they don’t have to. These are three brothers that I’d never trade in, never swap out, and even though we’re not blood related, I know they’re mine.”
pls i wanna protect my baby garrison so much every time the "back then" chapters came up, i wanted to scream and cry. i hate his family so much.
“No matter where we are,” he tells me. “You’re always going to be my girl.”
willow and garrison are literally pure perfection. they have my heart. i love them so much and i'm so happy i read this duet.
also, i highlighted everything connor cobalt said. literally every line.
connor cobalt is my god and he's yours too.
November 15, 2020
*4.5
Everytime I think about Willow and Garrison, or even look at this book- I end up getting so emotional. They’re THAT couple. Loved them, loved the book, more thoughts in my wrap up
Everytime I think about Willow and Garrison, or even look at this book- I end up getting so emotional. They’re THAT couple. Loved them, loved the book, more thoughts in my wrap up
January 14, 2024
willow & garrison 💕🩷💖💓💞💗💘
December 9, 2021
⭐️5 English/ Español
Gillow stan for life.
I just look at my girl and our home—and my bright smile conjures tears. Happiness, it never felt in reach. But I woke up today, and I love who I am. And I’m forever in love with the girl who fell asleep next to me.
I can not express the love that I feel by Gillow; They definitely deserve all love; Willow is super cute, intelligent, strong, brave and somehow I felt identified with her Garrison is the love of my life; I really loves his history and the character development he had was incredible; He reminds me too much to Lo<3 and his friendship with him is all that is fine. I love the Brotherhood between Lo Ryke and Willow. Garrison and Willow are the best definition that opposites are attracting; And although it is not always easy if you can survive love at a distance. I am super happy that they can finally be happy together without an ocean away. The epilogue makes me very emotional.
No puedo expresar el amor que siento por Gillow; definitivamente se merecen todo el amor; willow es súper cute, inteligente, fuerte, valiente y de alguna manera me sentí identificada con ella Garrison es el amor de mi vida; realmente ame su historia y el desarrollo personaje que tuvo fue increíble; me acuerda demasiado a Lo y su amistad con el es todo lo que esta bien. No está de más decir que amo la hermandad entre Lo, Ryke y willow. Garrison y willow son la mejor definición de que los opuestos se atraen; y aunque no siempre es fácil si se puede sobrevivir al amor a distancia. Estoy súper feliz de que por fin puedan estar felices juntos sin un océano de distancia. El epílogo me puso realmente emocional.
Gillow stan for life.
I just look at my girl and our home—and my bright smile conjures tears. Happiness, it never felt in reach. But I woke up today, and I love who I am. And I’m forever in love with the girl who fell asleep next to me.
I can not express the love that I feel by Gillow; They definitely deserve all love; Willow is super cute, intelligent, strong, brave and somehow I felt identified with her Garrison is the love of my life; I really loves his history and the character development he had was incredible; He reminds me too much to Lo<3 and his friendship with him is all that is fine. I love the Brotherhood between Lo Ryke and Willow. Garrison and Willow are the best definition that opposites are attracting; And although it is not always easy if you can survive love at a distance. I am super happy that they can finally be happy together without an ocean away. The epilogue makes me very emotional.
No puedo expresar el amor que siento por Gillow; definitivamente se merecen todo el amor; willow es súper cute, inteligente, fuerte, valiente y de alguna manera me sentí identificada con ella Garrison es el amor de mi vida; realmente ame su historia y el desarrollo personaje que tuvo fue increíble; me acuerda demasiado a Lo y su amistad con el es todo lo que esta bien. No está de más decir que amo la hermandad entre Lo, Ryke y willow. Garrison y willow son la mejor definición de que los opuestos se atraen; y aunque no siempre es fácil si se puede sobrevivir al amor a distancia. Estoy súper feliz de que por fin puedan estar felices juntos sin un océano de distancia. El epílogo me puso realmente emocional.
March 18, 2022
“Wherever you are, no matter if it's right next to me or a thousand miles away," I say, "I'm tied to you with a tread that can't break. We're connect by some thing stronger than time or place.”
I finished Gillow's dairies and to be honest I cried my ass off not only because it was their last book but also for both of their development with each other, alone and also with the core six! For me it always be core eight because yes Willow and Garrison are also part of their beautiful amazing fantastic chaotic family who I love so damn much!! I can go on and on how much I loved seeing Lo be the older brother Garrison deserves, or how Willow and Daisy's friendship means the world to be and how beautiful and perfect they are, or how Garrison just respects Lily and Lo so damn much or how Connor saw so much potential on Garrison, there's just not enough good and wonderful words to express how much!!
I can't seriously wait to se some crumbs in Some Kind of Perfect but Willow and Garrison definitely are one of my favorite couples ever in this series along with Lily and Lo, they truly mean everything to me and I'm sad but also so happy and grateful I met them and finally read their story who was painful but also so worth it and so magnificently beautiful!! Also Moffy and Garrison relationship? Please I read the bonus scene in twenty-two-year-old Moffy's POV and him saying Garrison is the coolest person in the family right behind his parents? Beautiful, I cried all over again! This to say that I am excited to read his book eheh
Gillow have my heart and god I just love them so so much
I extend my arm back around Willow, sharing a gentle smile with my wife. Summers are my favorite part of the year, always full of family. And with this family, these people who protect and love without question, sixth place can feel like first.
I finished Gillow's dairies and to be honest I cried my ass off not only because it was their last book but also for both of their development with each other, alone and also with the core six! For me it always be core eight because yes Willow and Garrison are also part of their beautiful amazing fantastic chaotic family who I love so damn much!! I can go on and on how much I loved seeing Lo be the older brother Garrison deserves, or how Willow and Daisy's friendship means the world to be and how beautiful and perfect they are, or how Garrison just respects Lily and Lo so damn much or how Connor saw so much potential on Garrison, there's just not enough good and wonderful words to express how much!!
I can't seriously wait to se some crumbs in Some Kind of Perfect but Willow and Garrison definitely are one of my favorite couples ever in this series along with Lily and Lo, they truly mean everything to me and I'm sad but also so happy and grateful I met them and finally read their story who was painful but also so worth it and so magnificently beautiful!! Also Moffy and Garrison relationship? Please I read the bonus scene in twenty-two-year-old Moffy's POV and him saying Garrison is the coolest person in the family right behind his parents? Beautiful, I cried all over again! This to say that I am excited to read his book eheh
Gillow have my heart and god I just love them so so much
I extend my arm back around Willow, sharing a gentle smile with my wife. Summers are my favorite part of the year, always full of family. And with this family, these people who protect and love without question, sixth place can feel like first.
January 21, 2021
4.5 stars
So good! Loved all the scenes and I love that this book was longer. Combined with the first book in the duet, this really is basically everything I've wanted for their story. A part of me wishes there were more scenes from the "present day", scenes from the gaps in the story where it time jumps, I guess more mundane, every day scenes because it's something I love seeing and something these author's used to do a lot in their books.
So good! Loved all the scenes and I love that this book was longer. Combined with the first book in the duet, this really is basically everything I've wanted for their story. A part of me wishes there were more scenes from the "present day", scenes from the gaps in the story where it time jumps, I guess more mundane, every day scenes because it's something I love seeing and something these author's used to do a lot in their books.
January 30, 2020
YESSSSSSSSSSSS NOT ONE BUT TWO BOOKS!!!! WE ARE SO BLESSED!
PREORDERS ARE UP!!
BAD REPUTATION DUET
Whatever It Takes (Book 1) JAN 21, 2020
Amazon ➜ https://amzn.to/2nQ9BiE
Apple Books ➜ https://apple.co/2n7m1T3
B&N ➜ https://bit.ly/2mVGnPm
Wherever You Are (Book 2) JAN 28, 2020
Amazon ➜ https://amzn.to/2nPb7l8
Apple Books ➜ https://apple.co/2nQeTKW
B&N ➜ https://bit.ly/2nWzLju
PREORDERS ARE UP!!
BAD REPUTATION DUET
Whatever It Takes (Book 1) JAN 21, 2020
Amazon ➜ https://amzn.to/2nQ9BiE
Apple Books ➜ https://apple.co/2n7m1T3
B&N ➜ https://bit.ly/2mVGnPm
Wherever You Are (Book 2) JAN 28, 2020
Amazon ➜ https://amzn.to/2nPb7l8
Apple Books ➜ https://apple.co/2nQeTKW
B&N ➜ https://bit.ly/2nWzLju
February 3, 2020
Willow & Garrison
3.5 star
Again, not a fan of the format. I think there just wasn't enough written between these two that showed a deep emotional connection. It was told more than it was showed. Too much was skipped over. I really wanted to love their story but I ended up feeling short changed.
3.5 star
Again, not a fan of the format. I think there just wasn't enough written between these two that showed a deep emotional connection. It was told more than it was showed. Too much was skipped over. I really wanted to love their story but I ended up feeling short changed.
January 29, 2020
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH
January 24, 2024
and I am crying again …
January 30, 2020
“I’m not going to let them hurt you anymore.”
This book, this duet….Guys this was SO much more of an emotional rollercoaster than I ever could have imagined and I say that in the most tender, loving way possible. I knew what I knew about Willow and Garrison from reading what had been on Wattpad originally and from the few snippets we had seen throughout both previous series. From those two things we caught a glimpse into who these two were but it was NOTHING compared to actually getting inside of their heads. Their story is one I know I will easily be able to re-read over and over again.
Very tenderly, he asks, “Willow, can I hug you?”
I nod. It might be our last hug for a really long while. Garrison tucks a flyaway hair behind my ear, and then he wraps his arms around my body. I coil mine around his frame, my arms feather-light still, but his embrace carries warmth and extra pressure that dizzies my senses. I hold tighter than before, my fingers gripping the fabric of his hoodie. Don’t go yet. Please don’t go yet. I’m picturing my life without him, and it’s so much lonelier than before. Garrison tilts and lowers his head to whisper against my ear.
“You’re still my girl.” And then, without a single pause, Garrison Abbey kisses my cheek. His lips leave a fiery imprint, and my body solidifies like hardened magma.
Hands down, my favorite part of this book was Garrison. His journey to loving himself, his immense character development, and just him as a person. I honestly don’t know how anyone who had grown up with those kinds of brothers in a household like that could wind up being as GOOD as Garrison is. The fact that he is so emotional just makes his overall being that much better. Guys never fucking cry which I find to be ludicrous. Garrison did, a lot to be frank, but instead of that making him seem weak or pathetic, it made him HUMAN. I was SO glad when he told Lo about his brothers. Like, I think I may have cried. The fact that I knew Lo would protect him no matter what from that point forward was a balm to my soul. And then he did Garrison one better and offered to let him live at their house. Thank God. I was so relieved. Because of that, this book seemed a bit less angsty than the first which was good on my soul, lol. I can only handle so much at a time.
I blink a few times. Don’t fucking cry. It’s okay to cry. Lo told me that. It’s okay to cry. I look up at the ceiling, a tear rolling down my jaw. I’m not emotional because of anything Jonathan said. I’m emotional because I got the three brothers I always wished I had.
Getting to know Willow more was obviously great, too. I loved seeing her grow braver and more confident and the relationship that she ended up developing with Daisy was just so pure. She and Garrison were everything to each other and while I think in some cases that might not be so healthy for everyone (especially with two people who have encountered the kinds of shitty things these two have) these two made each other better. They ALWAYS held each other up and told each other they were worth it, and kind, and good, and brave. Let’s face it…if every guy was as patient as Garrison was with Willow, the world would be a much different, better place. ALSO LEARNING THAT VADA WAS NAMED AFTER THE GIRL IN THE MOVIE MY GIRL??!?!? AND HER MIDDLE NAME???! I fucking died.
“It’s not goodbye,” he says to me, as though he can’t bear that idea. “I’ll come back here. I promise.” He takes a few more steps backwards. “If not, then I guess I’ll just have to find two cans and a string long enough to connect you to me.”
Finally, seeing the past and the present scenes weave in and out throughout both books and having the final chapter set in the past in this one be the very beginning of the last one was genius. I loved seeing their relationship initially grow alongside it gaining momentum and eventually leading to their engagement and marriage in “real time.” THESE TWO ARE EVERYTHING.
This book, this duet….Guys this was SO much more of an emotional rollercoaster than I ever could have imagined and I say that in the most tender, loving way possible. I knew what I knew about Willow and Garrison from reading what had been on Wattpad originally and from the few snippets we had seen throughout both previous series. From those two things we caught a glimpse into who these two were but it was NOTHING compared to actually getting inside of their heads. Their story is one I know I will easily be able to re-read over and over again.
Very tenderly, he asks, “Willow, can I hug you?”
I nod. It might be our last hug for a really long while. Garrison tucks a flyaway hair behind my ear, and then he wraps his arms around my body. I coil mine around his frame, my arms feather-light still, but his embrace carries warmth and extra pressure that dizzies my senses. I hold tighter than before, my fingers gripping the fabric of his hoodie. Don’t go yet. Please don’t go yet. I’m picturing my life without him, and it’s so much lonelier than before. Garrison tilts and lowers his head to whisper against my ear.
“You’re still my girl.” And then, without a single pause, Garrison Abbey kisses my cheek. His lips leave a fiery imprint, and my body solidifies like hardened magma.
Hands down, my favorite part of this book was Garrison. His journey to loving himself, his immense character development, and just him as a person. I honestly don’t know how anyone who had grown up with those kinds of brothers in a household like that could wind up being as GOOD as Garrison is. The fact that he is so emotional just makes his overall being that much better. Guys never fucking cry which I find to be ludicrous. Garrison did, a lot to be frank, but instead of that making him seem weak or pathetic, it made him HUMAN. I was SO glad when he told Lo about his brothers. Like, I think I may have cried. The fact that I knew Lo would protect him no matter what from that point forward was a balm to my soul. And then he did Garrison one better and offered to let him live at their house. Thank God. I was so relieved. Because of that, this book seemed a bit less angsty than the first which was good on my soul, lol. I can only handle so much at a time.
I blink a few times. Don’t fucking cry. It’s okay to cry. Lo told me that. It’s okay to cry. I look up at the ceiling, a tear rolling down my jaw. I’m not emotional because of anything Jonathan said. I’m emotional because I got the three brothers I always wished I had.
Getting to know Willow more was obviously great, too. I loved seeing her grow braver and more confident and the relationship that she ended up developing with Daisy was just so pure. She and Garrison were everything to each other and while I think in some cases that might not be so healthy for everyone (especially with two people who have encountered the kinds of shitty things these two have) these two made each other better. They ALWAYS held each other up and told each other they were worth it, and kind, and good, and brave. Let’s face it…if every guy was as patient as Garrison was with Willow, the world would be a much different, better place. ALSO LEARNING THAT VADA WAS NAMED AFTER THE GIRL IN THE MOVIE MY GIRL??!?!? AND HER MIDDLE NAME???! I fucking died.
“It’s not goodbye,” he says to me, as though he can’t bear that idea. “I’ll come back here. I promise.” He takes a few more steps backwards. “If not, then I guess I’ll just have to find two cans and a string long enough to connect you to me.”
Finally, seeing the past and the present scenes weave in and out throughout both books and having the final chapter set in the past in this one be the very beginning of the last one was genius. I loved seeing their relationship initially grow alongside it gaining momentum and eventually leading to their engagement and marriage in “real time.” THESE TWO ARE EVERYTHING.
February 7, 2020
- 4.5 stars -
Wherever You Are picks up where the story left off in Whatever it Takes. This book like the previous one goes back and forth between present and past, which was incorporated really well and made sense. It is not my favorite way of telling a story, but I really loved it for this Duet. I absolutely love Willow and Garrison and like the couples from the Addicted series they will always hold a special place in my heart. This duet had a very nostalgic feeling, it felt like I went back in time and was reunited with so many of my favorite characters. I loved how drama-free this duet was. The characters acted their ages but they also felt very mature. The friendship and love Willow and Garrison had for each other was beautiful and I enjoyed seeing them grow as a couple and individuals.
"Wherever you are, no matter if it's right next to me or a thousand miles away, I'm tied to you with a thread that can't break. We're connected by something stronger than time or place."
I am so happy that Krista and Becca decided to write their story because it was definitely one I was missing. Now I feel sad because I had to say goodbye to these amazing characters again. I so need to reread the Addicted series. I don't have to convince fans of the series to read this duet, because you probably preordered or one-clicked it the moment it went live. As for the readers who haven't had the pleasure of being introduced to these amazing authors, then I really hope you will give it a try because I think you'll enjoy it. Their writing style is very original and has such a great flow. The characters will steal your heart and you will think about them days and months after you are done reading their books. Krista & Becca continue to show me why they are two of my all time favorite authors.
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