This book. I’m a lot of words. This review has taken me days to write. What’s Left of Me completely gutted me. The moment I started reading I knew I was in for an emotional ride and this was so much more than I expected.

Callie is full of strength. She is dealing with a husband who is beating her down emotionally and physically. She blames herself for her husband’s behavior, she thinks things will get better. They have been together since college and things haven’t always been bad, so she knows things can be great. I just wanted to hug her. In a way, I found Callie to relatable, especially when it comes to the verbal and emotional abuse. I know some of the pain she feels, the blame, so much of it. Cole is going through his own struggles, his own personal tragedy. He is experiencing pain and loss. My heart broke for him and the blame he placed on himself.

The friendship Callie and Cole formed was something they both needed. They leaned on each other for support. They had a connection emotionally and physically. There was amazing passion between the two of them and they slowly healed each other.

What’s Left of Me is an extremely emotional, moving story about hope and love. This book will gut you, it will touch your soul, it will make you feel. This story is a tough read, it won’t be for everyone, but it is a MUST READ.