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The Bleeding Hearts #5
Echoes
I have a great life. Loving parents, siblings that I adore.
I’ve never gone hungry, or known physical pain. I’ve suffered no trauma…
And yet there is another side of me that is… different.
Where I wander, a shadow follows, something haunting and dark.
It settles around my shoulders like a cloak, speaks to me when I’m alone, stares back at me from the mirror.
My dark wavy hair, my silver eyes… they are reminders of him.
I am cursed. I am tainted.
I don’t want to succumb to the urges that strike me. The impulses that scare me.
I don’t want to be like him.
And yet…
A small part of me wishes I knew more.
Because I feel like a part of him is very much here.
I’m just afraid to let it take control, to have it twist me into something so polluted.
That it ruins me.
I don’t want to be someone others fear.
Especially… her…
So I push it down, way down. I suffocate it. I smother it.
Because I refuse to end up like him. Ruined, broken, and gone.
I will not let it ruin me.
And somehow, I WILL have her.
Trigger Warning
Warning: This book is meant for mature readers, 18+.
Echoes is a 150K+ word romance that contains some scenes and situations that may be upsetting for some readers. Includes several triggers and sensitive material such as: sexual assault, bullying (not between MMC/FMC), childhood trauma, violence, and other possible triggering elements.
Please do not read if you are uncomfortable with any of the above. Thank you.
I’ve never gone hungry, or known physical pain. I’ve suffered no trauma…
And yet there is another side of me that is… different.
Where I wander, a shadow follows, something haunting and dark.
It settles around my shoulders like a cloak, speaks to me when I’m alone, stares back at me from the mirror.
My dark wavy hair, my silver eyes… they are reminders of him.
I am cursed. I am tainted.
I don’t want to succumb to the urges that strike me. The impulses that scare me.
I don’t want to be like him.
And yet…
A small part of me wishes I knew more.
Because I feel like a part of him is very much here.
I’m just afraid to let it take control, to have it twist me into something so polluted.
That it ruins me.
I don’t want to be someone others fear.
Especially… her…
So I push it down, way down. I suffocate it. I smother it.
Because I refuse to end up like him. Ruined, broken, and gone.
I will not let it ruin me.
And somehow, I WILL have her.
Trigger Warning
Warning: This book is meant for mature readers, 18+.
Echoes is a 150K+ word romance that contains some scenes and situations that may be upsetting for some readers. Includes several triggers and sensitive material such as: sexual assault, bullying (not between MMC/FMC), childhood trauma, violence, and other possible triggering elements.
Please do not read if you are uncomfortable with any of the above. Thank you.
499 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2023
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About the author
Dylan Page
11 books1,580 followersWhen Dylan was younger, she always had an aspiration to tell stories. But before she even knew how to write, she would draw them out. Her mother always encouraged her, and bought her piles of blank notebooks for her to draw out the stories she imagined in her head. Her dad encouraged her to use her words instead. Over the years, he pushed her into writing clubs and bought her notebooks so she could fill them with endless short stories.
When Dylan isn’t busy writing, or spending time with her two boys, she likes to play guitar, piano, and paint. Mind you she’s not good at it, but she likes it nonetheless!
When Dylan isn’t busy writing, or spending time with her two boys, she likes to play guitar, piano, and paint. Mind you she’s not good at it, but she likes it nonetheless!
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February 10, 2023me: i'm done with dylan page
dylan page: kay well i wrote a book about mina and shay's offspring
me:
dylan page: kay well i wrote a book about mina and shay's offspring
me:
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October 25, 2023I've dreamed of getting a book about Shay's (💔) son since the release of
Torment: Part Two.
Which amounts to two and a half years worth of waiting, my review for
Torment
is a living testament to my infinite patience, indisputable loyalty and complete dedication to this series. 💀
I'm trynna contain my excitement. After all, Shay's son has been brought up bya loser Kennan, I simply can't stake my hopes on a character who's been raised in a healthy loving environment, can't I? 😌
Just kidding. I'll put my whole body into trying to be objective and enjoy this book regardless of whether Shay passed on all of that golden mine of bad genes to his boy or not. 💔
I'm trynna contain my excitement. After all, Shay's son has been brought up by
Just kidding. I'll put my whole body into trying to be objective and enjoy this book regardless of whether Shay passed on all of that golden mine of bad genes to his boy or not. 💔
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November 2, 2023Dear Lord, please oh please let it be a Mina & Keenan follow up... I promise to be good 🙏🙏
Ms. Page, we are OWED this sequel! Have mercy on us...
Ms. Page, we are OWED this sequel! Have mercy on us...
November 6, 2023
3.7 stars. This should be read after Torment: Part One and Torment: Part Two. This is Hayden’s book – the son of Shay and Mina. This is a different vibe from Torment. That’s a dark psychological character study. This is a more traditional new adult romance (with some angst and violence).
I was worried I’d dislike this book. Shay is an all-timer unhinged antihero. Then, the other books in this series were…not good. So, I didn’t want this author to ruin his son. But, she didn’t! I’m relieved. Going into this, I felt torn about what I wanted from Hayden: I wanted him to be at least a little deranged and obsessive. That would be such a waste, if Shay’s son was just regular! But I also wanted good things for this boy, which means being a more well-adjusted person.
Somehow, this story is able to walk that fine line, and delivers both of those things.
Hayden IS a sweet boy who’s happier than Shay, but he’s also a little unhinged.
Hayden is a likeable hero, in a regular way. This story isn’t a mindfuck that makes you both love him and hate him and wonder why he’s so captivating, like Shay. Did I love him as much as Shay? No. I’m okay with that. He’s not Shay 2.0, but he still felt worthy of being his son. His heroine, Maddy, has a rough life. Hayden’s protective (and obsessive) instincts come out around her. She’s a good match for him. Shay and Mina’s relationship was psycho, with an edge of sweet. Hayden and Maddy’s relationship is sweet, with a small edge of psycho. When this author does that combination well, it slaps.
Hayden is 18 for most of this, but there are flashbacks to his younger years – not a ton, just the right amount. It sounds weird to say, but I like that Mina has lifelong trauma from what Shay put her through. It wouldn’t feel realistic if she was living happily ever after, completely fine.
There were some things that prevented me from giving this a full 4 stars.
I have to say: I'm RELIEVED this book doesn't have random characters from TL Hodel's books in it. Ashes and Mercy were not good, partly because author Dylan Page made the BAFFLING choice to do that. I shouldn't have to say to an author, "Please don't throw a bunch of random characters in this story from a different series by a different author," but that's what this series has come to. And this book passes that low bar! Thankfully, the only random characters that come up in this are other Dylan Page characters, like Casey and Jeremy (and their scenes are minor enough that they're not annoying - Jeremy's moment in this book is actually fun).
I don’t know if Hayden will stick with me, the way Shay did. Maybe not. But, this book didn’t massively let me down, like the others in this series. “Second generation” books about beloved character’s kids are tricky, and more often than not, I regret reading them. But, I don’t regret reading this.
I was worried I’d dislike this book. Shay is an all-timer unhinged antihero. Then, the other books in this series were…not good. So, I didn’t want this author to ruin his son. But, she didn’t! I’m relieved. Going into this, I felt torn about what I wanted from Hayden: I wanted him to be at least a little deranged and obsessive. That would be such a waste, if Shay’s son was just regular! But I also wanted good things for this boy, which means being a more well-adjusted person.
Somehow, this story is able to walk that fine line, and delivers both of those things.
Hayden IS a sweet boy who’s happier than Shay, but he’s also a little unhinged.
Hayden is a likeable hero, in a regular way. This story isn’t a mindfuck that makes you both love him and hate him and wonder why he’s so captivating, like Shay. Did I love him as much as Shay? No. I’m okay with that. He’s not Shay 2.0, but he still felt worthy of being his son. His heroine, Maddy, has a rough life. Hayden’s protective (and obsessive) instincts come out around her. She’s a good match for him. Shay and Mina’s relationship was psycho, with an edge of sweet. Hayden and Maddy’s relationship is sweet, with a small edge of psycho. When this author does that combination well, it slaps.
Hayden is 18 for most of this, but there are flashbacks to his younger years – not a ton, just the right amount. It sounds weird to say, but I like that Mina has lifelong trauma from what Shay put her through. It wouldn’t feel realistic if she was living happily ever after, completely fine.
There were some things that prevented me from giving this a full 4 stars.
I have to say: I'm RELIEVED this book doesn't have random characters from TL Hodel's books in it. Ashes and Mercy were not good, partly because author Dylan Page made the BAFFLING choice to do that. I shouldn't have to say to an author, "Please don't throw a bunch of random characters in this story from a different series by a different author," but that's what this series has come to. And this book passes that low bar! Thankfully, the only random characters that come up in this are other Dylan Page characters, like Casey and Jeremy (and their scenes are minor enough that they're not annoying - Jeremy's moment in this book is actually fun).
I don’t know if Hayden will stick with me, the way Shay did. Maybe not. But, this book didn’t massively let me down, like the others in this series. “Second generation” books about beloved character’s kids are tricky, and more often than not, I regret reading them. But, I don’t regret reading this.
December 15, 2025
3.5⭐️
I had high expectations! Still enjoyed the series overall — but the Torment Duet will always be ♾️⭐️ for me! The rest of the books weren’t anything groundbreaking, though I did enjoy the glimpses of James, Mina, and Keenan. I especially loved Hayden and how his struggles with mental health were portrayed, along with the way they all overcame their trauma. It was a fun series, but those first two books completely destroyed my heart… and never put it back together! 💔
I had high expectations! Still enjoyed the series overall — but the Torment Duet will always be ♾️⭐️ for me! The rest of the books weren’t anything groundbreaking, though I did enjoy the glimpses of James, Mina, and Keenan. I especially loved Hayden and how his struggles with mental health were portrayed, along with the way they all overcame their trauma. It was a fun series, but those first two books completely destroyed my heart… and never put it back together! 💔
October 30, 2023
Last year, the Torment duet ripped my heart out and now lives rent free in my mind. Echoes will now be joining it.
THIS BOOK.
Echoes follows Hayden, as he navigates the darkness he feels within himself, concerned that his darkness is the same as his fathers and may take him to the same place. Until he meets Maddy, a girl who has been through hell and back in the foster care system, and instantly becomes attached to her.
This book very much shows the other side of what can happen to someone who is plagued with that darkness in them. Hayden has dark thoughts and moments like Shay did, but with the help of Maddy and his family, he’s able to work through it. It’s really hard to explain, but it was beautifully written. The entire book is beautifully written.
I love Maddy. She’s broken, flawed, but so strong, even if she doesn’t know it. The way Hayden was with her was just further proof of their instant connection. The relationship between them was organic and they were truly made for each other, always making each other stronger and better.
This book is not the Torment duet, but more so a story of how things could have turned out differently for Shay if he’d had the same community while facing his own darkness. This was a truly perfect conclusion to this series and it will be going in my top reads probably ever.
THIS BOOK.
Echoes follows Hayden, as he navigates the darkness he feels within himself, concerned that his darkness is the same as his fathers and may take him to the same place. Until he meets Maddy, a girl who has been through hell and back in the foster care system, and instantly becomes attached to her.
This book very much shows the other side of what can happen to someone who is plagued with that darkness in them. Hayden has dark thoughts and moments like Shay did, but with the help of Maddy and his family, he’s able to work through it. It’s really hard to explain, but it was beautifully written. The entire book is beautifully written.
I love Maddy. She’s broken, flawed, but so strong, even if she doesn’t know it. The way Hayden was with her was just further proof of their instant connection. The relationship between them was organic and they were truly made for each other, always making each other stronger and better.
This book is not the Torment duet, but more so a story of how things could have turned out differently for Shay if he’d had the same community while facing his own darkness. This was a truly perfect conclusion to this series and it will be going in my top reads probably ever.
October 27, 2023
Dylan gave the last book of the series everything and more. I was eager for book as I’m obsessed with Shay and the Torment Duet- it is legit my Roman Empire books Iykyk.
Echoes was dark and intense. The story follows Hayden, who, despite having a seemingly perfect life, is haunted by a dark presence that threatens to eat him up.
The book explored identity, trauma, and the struggle between good and evil.
Dylan created a haunting read that had my emotions all over, she had me engaged and I was hooked from the beginning.
Haydens inside struggle was strongly portrayed, and the Dylan did a great job of capturing the emotions and desires that plagued him.
Echoes contained several triggering elements and sensitive material.
Dylan provided a clear warning at the beginning of the book, cautioning readers about the potential distressing content.
Echoes is a book that will appeal to readers who enjoy dark romances.
Echoes was dark and intense. The story follows Hayden, who, despite having a seemingly perfect life, is haunted by a dark presence that threatens to eat him up.
The book explored identity, trauma, and the struggle between good and evil.
Dylan created a haunting read that had my emotions all over, she had me engaged and I was hooked from the beginning.
Haydens inside struggle was strongly portrayed, and the Dylan did a great job of capturing the emotions and desires that plagued him.
Echoes contained several triggering elements and sensitive material.
Dylan provided a clear warning at the beginning of the book, cautioning readers about the potential distressing content.
Echoes is a book that will appeal to readers who enjoy dark romances.
October 24, 2023
5 gleaming stars to the fifth installment of the Bleeding Heart Series. Everyone who knows me, knows just how much my life changed after reading the Torment Duet. To this day, no book or story has come close to invoking such strong emotions as did that duet. When I found out Dylan was writing Echoes, I was terrified. Terrified of feeling that hurt and pain again. But I was also elated. Because who wouldn’t want more of this heart-wrenching story? I was enthralled from the very first chapter of Echoes. The honor and joy I felt watching Hayden grow and battle the “manic” inside cannot adequately be put into words. This book was a masterpiece.
October 30, 2023
“𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩… 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙨, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤, 𝙩𝙤𝙤. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣, 𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
When I finished Torment, all I could think about was WHAT IF things had been different for Shay, that his life could have had such a different outcome if he had the help he so desperately needed. Echoes was that story, and because of that I feel at peace. My heart still hurts for Shay, but it's also filled with so much happiness because of this book. Echoes was the hug I so desperately needed.
Hayden, like Shay, had his demons, a dark voice in his head threatening to come out. However, Hayden wasn't alone. He had so much love surrounding him. A mom and dad that loved him and each other more than anything, providing a stable and healthy environment. A family that supported and guided him, especially when things got hard. And they did get hard. His family's past was used against him in the most vile ways.
Hayden was not Shay. He was his own person, but he was like him. The best parts. And that made it so easy to fall in love with him. He also had so much of his mom and dad in him. Hayden loved so hard. He was so caring and protective. So patient and good. He was perfect for Maddy. Exactly what she needed.
Maddy was dealt a horrible hand at life. She was exposed to things a child should never experience, and because of that she has her own nightmares that haunt her. But that girl is so lovable. She is worthy of so much more from life than what she's known.. and Hayden is determined to show her that.
These two were meant to be. Truly made for one another. So accepting and protective. Their connection was clear from the moment they met, and slowly but surely they became each other's person.
Hayden and Maddy experienced such evil, and I was constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, but they were unwaivering.
Echoes is the perfect ending to a series that will stay with me forever. It was beautiful to see everyone again, to see the love and happiness after all they've been through. Dylan created something so special with these characters.
I will always feel sad when I think of Torment and what could have been, but I will now smile because of Echoes and what is 🖤
“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙃𝙖𝙮𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨.”
When I finished Torment, all I could think about was WHAT IF things had been different for Shay, that his life could have had such a different outcome if he had the help he so desperately needed. Echoes was that story, and because of that I feel at peace. My heart still hurts for Shay, but it's also filled with so much happiness because of this book. Echoes was the hug I so desperately needed.
Hayden, like Shay, had his demons, a dark voice in his head threatening to come out. However, Hayden wasn't alone. He had so much love surrounding him. A mom and dad that loved him and each other more than anything, providing a stable and healthy environment. A family that supported and guided him, especially when things got hard. And they did get hard. His family's past was used against him in the most vile ways.
Hayden was not Shay. He was his own person, but he was like him. The best parts. And that made it so easy to fall in love with him. He also had so much of his mom and dad in him. Hayden loved so hard. He was so caring and protective. So patient and good. He was perfect for Maddy. Exactly what she needed.
Maddy was dealt a horrible hand at life. She was exposed to things a child should never experience, and because of that she has her own nightmares that haunt her. But that girl is so lovable. She is worthy of so much more from life than what she's known.. and Hayden is determined to show her that.
These two were meant to be. Truly made for one another. So accepting and protective. Their connection was clear from the moment they met, and slowly but surely they became each other's person.
Hayden and Maddy experienced such evil, and I was constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, but they were unwaivering.
Echoes is the perfect ending to a series that will stay with me forever. It was beautiful to see everyone again, to see the love and happiness after all they've been through. Dylan created something so special with these characters.
I will always feel sad when I think of Torment and what could have been, but I will now smile because of Echoes and what is 🖤
“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙃𝙖𝙮𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨.”
October 30, 2023
I have been thinking about this book non-stop 24/7. I need at least another three more business weeks to recover from having my heart messed with. If y'all don't know, Echoes is a branch from the Torment Duet. We hear about the aftermath left from the loss of Shay O'Hare as well as the life of Mina and Key.
Hayden Mathers is a character I didn't want to know because I *knew* how much it would hurt. I wanted to be delulu and live in a fantasy where my heart wasn't broken about his origin. I am forever grateful for Dylan, who gifted us with his story anyway. Life had not been kind to this boy. Knowing how Shay was, I was terrified for Hayden. I think I might have cracked my phone, holding it so tightly during peak moments.
Madeline King is the perfect balance for Hayden. Timid but has fire in her, willful but not ignorant to life's struggles. She reminded me of Mina in a lot of ways but differed in others. Maddy's story was enough to bring me to tears. Her acceptance of Hayden and his past healed a few broken pieces of my heart.
I can not recommend this story enough. The entire series is phenomenal, but Torment and now Echoes hold a very dear place in my heart.
Hayden Mathers is a character I didn't want to know because I *knew* how much it would hurt. I wanted to be delulu and live in a fantasy where my heart wasn't broken about his origin. I am forever grateful for Dylan, who gifted us with his story anyway. Life had not been kind to this boy. Knowing how Shay was, I was terrified for Hayden. I think I might have cracked my phone, holding it so tightly during peak moments.
Madeline King is the perfect balance for Hayden. Timid but has fire in her, willful but not ignorant to life's struggles. She reminded me of Mina in a lot of ways but differed in others. Maddy's story was enough to bring me to tears. Her acceptance of Hayden and his past healed a few broken pieces of my heart.
I can not recommend this story enough. The entire series is phenomenal, but Torment and now Echoes hold a very dear place in my heart.
December 9, 2023
3.5
Omg omg 😱 can’t not be excited for this release..even a release date would be enough 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m one of those people that wanted another Shay… but we got Hayden, his son who had a touch of Shay’s darkness but was overall a good guy.
As always Dylan does a great job bringing one into the story… feelings, visuals—all that yummy stuff ,I, as a reader loves. It just didn’t give me the level of emotion as Torment.
Questions I left with, did Hayden and her ever figure out they met in early childhood?
It was a joy to witness Mina and Keneens relationships happily kinda ever after. I wasn’t really deeply nvested in book 3 & 4’s characters. However it was nice to see their HEA.
Omg omg 😱 can’t not be excited for this release..even a release date would be enough 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m one of those people that wanted another Shay… but we got Hayden, his son who had a touch of Shay’s darkness but was overall a good guy.
As always Dylan does a great job bringing one into the story… feelings, visuals—all that yummy stuff ,I, as a reader loves. It just didn’t give me the level of emotion as Torment.
Questions I left with, did Hayden and her ever figure out they met in early childhood?
It was a joy to witness Mina and Keneens relationships happily kinda ever after. I wasn’t really deeply nvested in book 3 & 4’s characters. However it was nice to see their HEA.
February 13, 2024
If you know me then you know that shay is my guilty pleasure he’s fucked up he has done awful shit I don’t deny them or defend him but I love him nonetheless. And praying none of those booktwt bitches ever find about this series. Anyways so me being late to his son book is unacceptable. Why the fuck no one said anything!!
Yes I know Hayden isn’t Shay as much as I wanted him to be but he’s still Shay’s son and I love him regardless bc اي شي من ريحة الحبايب. But no seriously I really loved Hayden he’s his own person and I’m so proud of him.
Yes I know Hayden isn’t Shay as much as I wanted him to be but he’s still Shay’s son and I love him regardless bc اي شي من ريحة الحبايب. But no seriously I really loved Hayden he’s his own person and I’m so proud of him.
December 9, 2023
It took me awhile to get into the story. I'm not sure why, but I didn't fully connect with any of the characters. I'm glad Hayden and Maddie got their hea though. Definitely mixed feelings with this one.
Want to read
April 18, 2023I don't know what kind of absurd crack is being put into this series.
October 29, 2023
Wow.
Just wow.
I don’t even know where to start. I mourned so deeply for the characters of the Torment Duet, and this story comes around full circle.
Hayden is bullied from a young age, and struggles with his response to pain, just as his father did before him. He detaches from his family as he tries to navigate his feelings and fears of becoming the monster he’s told “Manic” was…while also clinging to that persona as a shield against the torment caused by his peers.
Maddie has lived a hard life. Trust doesn’t come easy to her. She’s never had anyone she could rely on or someone that would protect her instead of hurting her.
Hayden and Maddie’s souls align perfectly. They lean on each other while struggling with their demons. Each having a part of their past they need to heal from in order to be at peace.
Characters from Torment, Ashes and Mercy make appearances, but the story centers around Hayden O’here; Shay and Mina’s son. The authentic response to trauma, that I loved so much about the Torment duet, is explored even deeper within this story of heartache, loneliness, acceptance, growth, and forgiveness
This story is so emotionally captivating. It heals old wounds even as it opens new ones. It provides closure for some characters and redemption for others. It explores the weight of grief, but also demonstrates the healing that love can promote. Echoes was everything fans of the Torment Duet didn’t know they needed.
This was by far my favorite read of the year 🥹
Just wow.
I don’t even know where to start. I mourned so deeply for the characters of the Torment Duet, and this story comes around full circle.
Hayden is bullied from a young age, and struggles with his response to pain, just as his father did before him. He detaches from his family as he tries to navigate his feelings and fears of becoming the monster he’s told “Manic” was…while also clinging to that persona as a shield against the torment caused by his peers.
Maddie has lived a hard life. Trust doesn’t come easy to her. She’s never had anyone she could rely on or someone that would protect her instead of hurting her.
Hayden and Maddie’s souls align perfectly. They lean on each other while struggling with their demons. Each having a part of their past they need to heal from in order to be at peace.
Characters from Torment, Ashes and Mercy make appearances, but the story centers around Hayden O’here; Shay and Mina’s son. The authentic response to trauma, that I loved so much about the Torment duet, is explored even deeper within this story of heartache, loneliness, acceptance, growth, and forgiveness
This story is so emotionally captivating. It heals old wounds even as it opens new ones. It provides closure for some characters and redemption for others. It explores the weight of grief, but also demonstrates the healing that love can promote. Echoes was everything fans of the Torment Duet didn’t know they needed.
This was by far my favorite read of the year 🥹
March 4, 2025
Old review got deleted here’s a new one💋
Really got the ending of torment ruined all for shay Mina & Keenan’s Son Hayden to have a boring ass. Story we really didn’t need I could have just imagined them all being happy at the end
Just to see Mina not heal bc she was obviously abused her whole life and I really don’t understand what ppl thought Hayden’s book was gonna be?
Who really thought he was gonna act like shay .. that kind of defeats the entire purpose of torment
Id rather have read abt Keenan & Mina going off to Florida but noooo I got junior who thought his bio fathers demon was inside of him for half a book and strained relationship w his mother bc she couldn’t tell him all of that shit abt his bio father bc then Hayden would have hated him completely.. great I get some kids story I don’t care to have bc the whole point was for this kid to be happy unlike Shay I mean glad he found it but it still sucked
You know who’s happiness I actually cared abt gee idk maybe Mina the heroine in torment who had her entire life’s ripped apart by ppl who didn’t really care abt her.
I’m gonna pretend this book doesn’t exist.
Really got the ending of torment ruined all for shay Mina & Keenan’s Son Hayden to have a boring ass. Story we really didn’t need I could have just imagined them all being happy at the end
Just to see Mina not heal bc she was obviously abused her whole life and I really don’t understand what ppl thought Hayden’s book was gonna be?
Who really thought he was gonna act like shay .. that kind of defeats the entire purpose of torment
Id rather have read abt Keenan & Mina going off to Florida but noooo I got junior who thought his bio fathers demon was inside of him for half a book and strained relationship w his mother bc she couldn’t tell him all of that shit abt his bio father bc then Hayden would have hated him completely.. great I get some kids story I don’t care to have bc the whole point was for this kid to be happy unlike Shay I mean glad he found it but it still sucked
You know who’s happiness I actually cared abt gee idk maybe Mina the heroine in torment who had her entire life’s ripped apart by ppl who didn’t really care abt her.
I’m gonna pretend this book doesn’t exist.
November 1, 2023
Bleeding Hearts series has been what I consider a one in a million series where you can’t help falling in love with the characters, swoon for them and most of the time, cry, or better yet, wail for them. There are no words to describe the first books of the series, The Torment Duet, and I know Shay will forever hold a huge space in my heart no matter how unhinged he became. I just couldn’t find it in me to be upset with him. In Echoes, getting to know Shay’s son, Hayden, has pulled on my heartstrings. I love him because he is a part of Shay, a part of Mina and even a part of Keenan. On another note, it was great reading about Mina and Keenan’s happiness since we all know they deserve it more than anybody but to be honest, I still didn’t like hearing negative thoughts about Shay like somehow he is part of my past. I know it sounds silly but that’s what I feel. Echoes was a magnificent closure to the series but I know, I will be reading all five books over and over again to remember the klan. Thank you Dylan Page from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to your magical words.
January 3, 2024
Found family… I weep every time 🥲
October 29, 2023
I received this book as an ARC and I was SO excited. I absolutely loved the first 4 in the series and this one did not disappoint!! 5 star read!! It was the perfect ending to the series. After reading the first few, I really missed some of the characters and I loved that this one showed so much of Keenan and Mina. I also loved how it portrayed Shay and even redeemed James. The new character build up was excellent and the plot was so well written.
December 6, 2023
Rounded up to 3 but really 2.5 stars for me. I was looking forward to this book so much but ultimately it fell really flat for me. I was bored. I was forcing myself to read it. Torment 1 & 2 live rent free in my head.. this didn’t live up to that.
December 6, 2023
2.5 🤷♀️
She shoulda just left it. Iskimmed a lot cos i just couldn’t get invested in these 2.
She shoulda just left it. Iskimmed a lot cos i just couldn’t get invested in these 2.
November 1, 2023
This was a devastatingly beautiful, bittersweet, and heartbreaking story. It was everything I needed to finish this series! It was angsty and sweet and traumatic, and by the end, it felt like some bittersweet closure and redemption for Shay.
Hayden has been bullied most of his life because of who his biological father was. He's never gotten out from under the shadow of Shay, and it's shaped the person he's become. It's a wonderful examination of the nature vs. nurture argument. His biological father was infamous for the crimes he committed and how his life ended. But the dad he grew up with, Keenan, always loved him as his own and was such a tremendous role model for him. And then Grandpa James was always there for him too, providing support, love, humor, and advice. Hayden never realized how lucky he was with his family until he met Maddy. Maddy, who was alone in this world, came from a history of abuse and neglect... who never knew what a real family looked like until she met Hayden's. Seeing Hayden and Maddy meet, become each other's person, watching how careful he was with her, and how he noticed everything.. it was heartbreakingly beautiful.
Dylan Page has a way of writing that will rip the heart from your chest and leave you begging for more. My eyes are swollen, my head hurts, I drank too much wine, and I'm out of kleenex... but damn, was it a good book!! 😂
Some of my favorite quotes in the book...
Hayden... "I just want to know that he wasn't a complete monster. I want to know that there is hope for me, that I'm not doomed to be like him." Grandpa J..."And when he loved, he loved with every part of his being. That's how it was with him. Either he loved you completely or not at all. And he loved your mother more than any other thing in this world." 💔
"Sometimes, it's not about knowing someone, but feeling it... feeling that connection, that something, whatever we feel between us, it's right. I feel it, and I think you do too. You're my person, Madeline King."
This was one of the best books I've read this year... definitely 5 stars!!
Hayden has been bullied most of his life because of who his biological father was. He's never gotten out from under the shadow of Shay, and it's shaped the person he's become. It's a wonderful examination of the nature vs. nurture argument. His biological father was infamous for the crimes he committed and how his life ended. But the dad he grew up with, Keenan, always loved him as his own and was such a tremendous role model for him. And then Grandpa James was always there for him too, providing support, love, humor, and advice. Hayden never realized how lucky he was with his family until he met Maddy. Maddy, who was alone in this world, came from a history of abuse and neglect... who never knew what a real family looked like until she met Hayden's. Seeing Hayden and Maddy meet, become each other's person, watching how careful he was with her, and how he noticed everything.. it was heartbreakingly beautiful.
Dylan Page has a way of writing that will rip the heart from your chest and leave you begging for more. My eyes are swollen, my head hurts, I drank too much wine, and I'm out of kleenex... but damn, was it a good book!! 😂
Some of my favorite quotes in the book...
Hayden... "I just want to know that he wasn't a complete monster. I want to know that there is hope for me, that I'm not doomed to be like him." Grandpa J..."And when he loved, he loved with every part of his being. That's how it was with him. Either he loved you completely or not at all. And he loved your mother more than any other thing in this world." 💔
"Sometimes, it's not about knowing someone, but feeling it... feeling that connection, that something, whatever we feel between us, it's right. I feel it, and I think you do too. You're my person, Madeline King."
This was one of the best books I've read this year... definitely 5 stars!!
November 5, 2023
I’ve been 0bs€ssed with this series since the Torment Duet was released and Echoes further cements why this is a series that will stick with me for life.
This book was everything I wanted and more 🥹. It was such an emotional read but in the absolute best of ways. It broke my heart to see the trauma that both Hayden and Maddy experienced over the years. And although Maddy and Hayden had very different upbringings, they were both haunted by the echoes of their past.
Seeing them come together and be “their person”...the one who was able to help the other heal. It felt like my heart was healing with every moment they helped to heal each other.
I loved seeing the man Hayden grew up to be. Someone who was not only influenced by the events around him but by Mina and Keenan, Shay/Manic and even James. It shaped Hayden into something that was so uniquely him and I loved every piece of him, whether it was the loving/protective side of him or the "br0ken"/dark parts.
Maddy was such a beautiful character. Even though life had taught her that trusting or relying on someone only led to more pa!n, there's no denying that she was drawn to Hayden from the first moment she saw him. She knows the dangers of letting someone get close, yet she can't fight the pull she has towards him. He truly *sees* her when no one else does, and every time she took another step towards trusting Hayden, my heart swelled with how meaningful those moments were.
I loved their story and although it hurts to see this series end, I can't imagine a better ending to it.
This book was everything I wanted and more 🥹. It was such an emotional read but in the absolute best of ways. It broke my heart to see the trauma that both Hayden and Maddy experienced over the years. And although Maddy and Hayden had very different upbringings, they were both haunted by the echoes of their past.
Seeing them come together and be “their person”...the one who was able to help the other heal. It felt like my heart was healing with every moment they helped to heal each other.
I loved seeing the man Hayden grew up to be. Someone who was not only influenced by the events around him but by Mina and Keenan, Shay/Manic and even James. It shaped Hayden into something that was so uniquely him and I loved every piece of him, whether it was the loving/protective side of him or the "br0ken"/dark parts.
Maddy was such a beautiful character. Even though life had taught her that trusting or relying on someone only led to more pa!n, there's no denying that she was drawn to Hayden from the first moment she saw him. She knows the dangers of letting someone get close, yet she can't fight the pull she has towards him. He truly *sees* her when no one else does, and every time she took another step towards trusting Hayden, my heart swelled with how meaningful those moments were.
I loved their story and although it hurts to see this series end, I can't imagine a better ending to it.
October 30, 2023
“𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦.”
this story was the closure that i didnt know i needed after reading torment. to be honest, it’s not how i expected hayden’s story to go, but after finishing i thought to myself, this is exactly how it 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 to end.
“𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮, 𝘪 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”
there was so much healing in this book..not only for hayden, who is haunted by the past of his parents, but also for maddy and the other characters as well. this story shows how a good support system can make all the difference. hayden was able to recognize the darkness inside of him but fought to not allow it to control him and ultimately, he was able to break the cycle. although he battled his inner demons daily, he did not let them consume him.
seeing the entire series come full circle was 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. i’m so proud of all of these characters for coming as far as they have. i feel like i know them on a personal level, have seen them through some of the lowest moments of their lives and am now witnessing their healing. and lets be honest, along the way, i have healed my heart as well. this is a definitely a series i will never, ever forget.
“𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴.”
this story was the closure that i didnt know i needed after reading torment. to be honest, it’s not how i expected hayden’s story to go, but after finishing i thought to myself, this is exactly how it 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 to end.
“𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮, 𝘪 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”
there was so much healing in this book..not only for hayden, who is haunted by the past of his parents, but also for maddy and the other characters as well. this story shows how a good support system can make all the difference. hayden was able to recognize the darkness inside of him but fought to not allow it to control him and ultimately, he was able to break the cycle. although he battled his inner demons daily, he did not let them consume him.
seeing the entire series come full circle was 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. i’m so proud of all of these characters for coming as far as they have. i feel like i know them on a personal level, have seen them through some of the lowest moments of their lives and am now witnessing their healing. and lets be honest, along the way, i have healed my heart as well. this is a definitely a series i will never, ever forget.
“𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴.”
October 26, 2023
This is another literary masterpiece by Dylan Page. I was so scared going into this given how the Torment Duet ended. To say that I loved this story is an understatement.
This story is about Hayden (Mina & Shay's son) and his love interest, Madeline. This goes through the trials and tribulations of being the bio son of Shay. Madeline also has her own demons to exercise.
This is a beautifully angsty love story that tugs at the heart strings.
Check the triggers before reading.
This story is about Hayden (Mina & Shay's son) and his love interest, Madeline. This goes through the trials and tribulations of being the bio son of Shay. Madeline also has her own demons to exercise.
This is a beautifully angsty love story that tugs at the heart strings.
Check the triggers before reading.
November 8, 2023
This series will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart. This last book was what I needed to be at peace with this series && that epilogue from Dylan Page at the end *chefs kiss* This will forever be my top 3 series.
August 17, 2024
5 ★
no because this was the perfect book to end the series! seeing every single character from the previous books and how far they’ve come from their dark past.. it made me cry.
hayden and maddy… ugh my heart. how slow hayden took things with her, how mindful he was and careful in not just the progress of their relationship but even simple things like abiding by maddy’s 10 feet rule in the beginning or his tentative touches so she knows that she’s the one in control BYE 😭 hayden WANTING to be good and striving to be better than his father made me want to cry, every time he thought of doing something bad and would then shake himself and internally reprimand himself made my heart swell. it made me think of shay tbh. it made me imagine what shay could’ve possibly been like if he had the help he needed or was simply raised better with a stronger support system.. it honestly kinda broke my heart. mina, keenan and james being prominent in this book was the sweetest thing ever. how much they loved and supported hayden and then maddy when she came along was everything.. and i will tolerate no hate for keenan, thank you very much! the small snippets we saw of mina and keenan honestly healed me a lil. how much he LOVES mina should actually shut up all the haters tbh. plus the fact that he raised hayden and loves and supports him despite him not being his biological son, nevermind the fact that he’s shays, should say everything about who he is as a man. i mourn for shay but everyone needs to remember that mina chose keenan first, before shay fucked with her head, she genuinely adored keenan like pls! not too much on my man 😔
anyways, this book was everything. hayden being the spitting image of shay and being the alternate version of him if he had a loving family made my heart ache in the best way. maddy is a superhero and i love her down bad! and her and hayden… ugh i love love.
no because this was the perfect book to end the series! seeing every single character from the previous books and how far they’ve come from their dark past.. it made me cry.
hayden and maddy… ugh my heart. how slow hayden took things with her, how mindful he was and careful in not just the progress of their relationship but even simple things like abiding by maddy’s 10 feet rule in the beginning or his tentative touches so she knows that she’s the one in control BYE 😭 hayden WANTING to be good and striving to be better than his father made me want to cry, every time he thought of doing something bad and would then shake himself and internally reprimand himself made my heart swell. it made me think of shay tbh. it made me imagine what shay could’ve possibly been like if he had the help he needed or was simply raised better with a stronger support system.. it honestly kinda broke my heart. mina, keenan and james being prominent in this book was the sweetest thing ever. how much they loved and supported hayden and then maddy when she came along was everything.. and i will tolerate no hate for keenan, thank you very much! the small snippets we saw of mina and keenan honestly healed me a lil. how much he LOVES mina should actually shut up all the haters tbh. plus the fact that he raised hayden and loves and supports him despite him not being his biological son, nevermind the fact that he’s shays, should say everything about who he is as a man. i mourn for shay but everyone needs to remember that mina chose keenan first, before shay fucked with her head, she genuinely adored keenan like pls! not too much on my man 😔
anyways, this book was everything. hayden being the spitting image of shay and being the alternate version of him if he had a loving family made my heart ache in the best way. maddy is a superhero and i love her down bad! and her and hayden… ugh i love love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2023
The wait is finally over and this book did not disappoint! The book follows Shay and Mina’s son Hayden and is set the best part of 15 years after the events of the last book. Hayden is 17 and just about to graduate from school, he is a withdrawn, unhappy, confused young man with violent tendencies. Just like Shay …… however we then dive into what’s happened over the past 15 years the fact that he went from a happy boy with lots of friends to heavily bullied child once his classmates found out about Shay. That through his bullying it changed his perspective of life and his loving family (Mina and Kellan have another 4 children now). Hayden wears Shay’s old Celtic dragons cut as protection playing into the ‘monster’ of his father as armour against his bullies.
Then Hayden meets Maddie, a foster child moved into the local young girls home. Taken away from her neglectful, addict of a mother. Their connection is instant but Maddie has had years of abuse from men and can’t stand to be touched. Somehow she sees right through Hayden’s armour and see’s who he is.
This book is beautiful, it’s not an all out sob fest like torment was but multiple times I found myself with tears rolling down my face. The fact a book can hit those emotions multiple times throughout the book and bring back those feelings of loss shows how well written this series is! The book covers nature v nurture so well and Hayden’s coming of age just hits everything right.
Of course we catch up with others from previous books. Grandpa J captures my heart even more in this book, plus Casey and her guys make an appearance along with Jeremy! This book also shows us Mina and Kellan happily ever after through the eyes of Hayden and Maddie. Mina is content, happy and settled with Kellan just like she deserves to be 😊
All in all this book was beautifully written and pulls at the heart stings but tackles real and dark issues of identity, grief, bullying, nature v nurture and abuse. The ending leaves us exactly where we all end aim to be … happy!
Then Hayden meets Maddie, a foster child moved into the local young girls home. Taken away from her neglectful, addict of a mother. Their connection is instant but Maddie has had years of abuse from men and can’t stand to be touched. Somehow she sees right through Hayden’s armour and see’s who he is.
This book is beautiful, it’s not an all out sob fest like torment was but multiple times I found myself with tears rolling down my face. The fact a book can hit those emotions multiple times throughout the book and bring back those feelings of loss shows how well written this series is! The book covers nature v nurture so well and Hayden’s coming of age just hits everything right.
Of course we catch up with others from previous books. Grandpa J captures my heart even more in this book, plus Casey and her guys make an appearance along with Jeremy! This book also shows us Mina and Kellan happily ever after through the eyes of Hayden and Maddie. Mina is content, happy and settled with Kellan just like she deserves to be 😊
All in all this book was beautifully written and pulls at the heart stings but tackles real and dark issues of identity, grief, bullying, nature v nurture and abuse. The ending leaves us exactly where we all end aim to be … happy!
October 29, 2023
Going into this story, I already had preconceived notions on how I would feel. So many of Dylan's characters made me feel something for them after I thought there was no humanity or redemption left for them, leaving me feeling conflicted for caring and hurting for them after all the bad they had inflicted on others. So, I admit I went into this book thinking it would be similar. I will be the first to admit I was wrong. I cried a ton, but not once did I ever feel conflicted about how I felt about the characters.
Without spoiling anything, I will say Hayden got the best of them all. Ultimately, Hayden is his own person with his own hardships and flaws, and his story is his. Mina, Keenan, James, and Shay's memory's influence on Hayden broke my heart but also melted/mended it.
While the book introduced new characters like Maddie, it also felt like an extended epilogue for the other characters from the books before, which was awesome to know how they were doing in their lives. I have to admit Jeremy's appearance had me cracking up, and I never thought I would say Jeremy and cracking up in the same sentence. Lol
This was a book about healing, redemption, forgiveness, and, in the end, closure. I would definitely recommend it, especially for those who had a strong connection with the other books.
One thing I did not do and wish I would have was to read the other books again before reading this one. I didn't realize how much I had forgotten over time, and it would have made phrases and things pointed out more impactful if it was fresh in my mind.
Without spoiling anything, I will say Hayden got the best of them all. Ultimately, Hayden is his own person with his own hardships and flaws, and his story is his. Mina, Keenan, James, and Shay's memory's influence on Hayden broke my heart but also melted/mended it.
While the book introduced new characters like Maddie, it also felt like an extended epilogue for the other characters from the books before, which was awesome to know how they were doing in their lives. I have to admit Jeremy's appearance had me cracking up, and I never thought I would say Jeremy and cracking up in the same sentence. Lol
This was a book about healing, redemption, forgiveness, and, in the end, closure. I would definitely recommend it, especially for those who had a strong connection with the other books.
One thing I did not do and wish I would have was to read the other books again before reading this one. I didn't realize how much I had forgotten over time, and it would have made phrases and things pointed out more impactful if it was fresh in my mind.
October 31, 2023
♥️Protective H
🩶Series end
♥️Healing Together
🩶All the feels
I’m having a hard time finding the words to describe how much I loved this book. It is the perfect cherry on top for this series, and I can’t imagine anything better.
Hayden and Maddy stole my heart, and I don’t even want it back. But more than that, we are given glimpses at characters that we know and love from the series. I treasured those moments and the emotions that were brought back to the surface.
This book make me cry, laugh, swoon and scream. I couldn’t get enough of it but I also didn’t want it to end too soon. It felt like my heart was being pieced back together with every chapter, every glimpse of the past and every wish for the future. As only Dylan Page can, she made me feel every bit of this book and I absolutely loved it. Not only does this book and these characters stand on their own in my mind, but they bring so much closure to the entire series. It may be wrapped in bandages and missing a little piece here or there, but this book made my heart so happy ♥️
🩶Series end
♥️Healing Together
🩶All the feels
I’m having a hard time finding the words to describe how much I loved this book. It is the perfect cherry on top for this series, and I can’t imagine anything better.
Hayden and Maddy stole my heart, and I don’t even want it back. But more than that, we are given glimpses at characters that we know and love from the series. I treasured those moments and the emotions that were brought back to the surface.
This book make me cry, laugh, swoon and scream. I couldn’t get enough of it but I also didn’t want it to end too soon. It felt like my heart was being pieced back together with every chapter, every glimpse of the past and every wish for the future. As only Dylan Page can, she made me feel every bit of this book and I absolutely loved it. Not only does this book and these characters stand on their own in my mind, but they bring so much closure to the entire series. It may be wrapped in bandages and missing a little piece here or there, but this book made my heart so happy ♥️
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