Saving Ariel

by Molly Kendall

"Why do you always wear sweaters?"

"They make me feel safe."

"I could do that for you instead."

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Ariel Matthews enjoys escaping into the worlds and adventures of her favorite books, but she can't escape her past no matter how hard she tries to push it from her mind. Haunted by a traumatic event, Ariel struggles to find peace from her memories of what happened. When Axel Stone walks into the small coffee shop where she works, her world is changed forever, and she begins to believe that happiness might be possible. But neither one of them is ready for the devastation that ensues when both of their pasts come back with a vengeance.

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Started - 9/6/2016 Completed - 7/31/2018 ❤️
Highest ranking: #1 in YoungAdultFiction - #82 in Fiction section!

Cautionary disclaimer: This book contains scenes and flashbacks that may be traumatic or of a triggering nature to readers due to sexual abuse and violence.
Reader's discretion is advised.
This is a work of fiction. Any actions taken by the characters within this story dealing with trauma should not be followed without medical advice. If you or someone you know struggles with any of the topics within this book, please reach out to someone for help.
With much love,
Molly K.

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Reviews

[KeetaBee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book free from the author & I must say, I did enjoy reading it.
Our FMC Ariel is 18 years old, who suffers a very traumatic past & is learning how to regain her self confidence & open herself up to new friendships, trust & love. The storyline gives you all the feels. Happiness, sadness, heartbreak, & suspense. There’s a twist towards the end that I did not see coming & really held my attention. It has multiple POV’s, even though a couple I didn’t feel were needed, it didn’t take away from anything.
It’s a suspenseful romance and would be appropriate for readers of all ages (13-14 & up). It is very tastefully written (No smut or spicy scenes) & no foul language whatsoever (but I didn’t miss it 😊)
Molly got the point across without being gruesome or vulgar, & I would be very comfortable recommending this to younger readers.
** Molly, if you read this, you have bright future ahead of you! Well done on this one 🩷

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Don’t let the size scare you, it is so worth it! The first 3/4 of the book was clearly detailed and developed. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is I feel like the last 25% of the book had too many holes. I felt like the ending was rushed. This was a large book already, but I do feel like an extra 100 pages would have helped fill in some of the ending. I am left with some parts that I wish I had some more background and detail. BUT maybe the author wanted it this way!

[Angel Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saving Ariel is a book by Molly Lynch that shares the struggles and past of 18 year old Ariel. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting to read more. It was so well written that it captured my attention from beginning to end. This is definitely a book I recommend reading especially for romance fans. There are some very intense scenes in the book that may be difficult to read but I think the author did a beautiful job showing how Ariel is able to overcome what has happened to her. I can’t wait to read more books from Molly Lynch.

[Graceli Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly K takes you to the little talked about side of life that no one wants to believe could happen to them and manages to weave a great story about survival and hope.
Although this book may trigger those it's written for, I hope those same people will keep it in their TBR until the day comes that they can read through it and see the brighter side at the end of the recovery tunnel.

[Katie John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story. I tend to gravitate toward stories with deep plots and characters. This one hit the mark for emotions. I could feel Ariel’s pain throughout the story, and it made me so sad for what some people go through. It was a beautiful, thought-provoking book. I encourage anyone to read this!

[Josalynn Furtado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy-to-follow plot with beautiful romantic elements. Saving Ariel is a book that will get you out of any reading slump and result in a little cry for a second. Thank you, thank you, thank you Molly Kendall for this work of art!

[Kelly Saufley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book, there was so much detail in the beginning…. but the ending felt a little rushed.

[Shelby Koppenhaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is beyond amazing. It kept you on your toes & needing to continue reading. 100% recommend reading!

[Kellie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unpopular opinion, I did not enjoy this book. I felt like it had potential but it didn’t hit its mark for me. I thought some parts were tacky and others were unbelievable.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars
wattpad vibes, didn’t mind this read