Free Me by Ashley N. Rostek

Soooo, I love this series.

Right off the rip, after finishing, I will say I feel like there was one boyfriend who didn't get quite as much spotlight as the others. I still don't have a favorite, and that blows my mind. But I did find myself waiting for a certain someone to get a bit more solo time, especially since it felt like he was the only one who didn’t get it as frequently as the others.

The mix of adrenaline and love continues through the final book. This perfect storm of emotions keeps me hooked and begging for more after every chapter. The pacing is just chef's kiss—I couldn’t put it down even when I wanted to. The way Ashley weaves the tension and sweetness is absolute magic. There’s this constant push-pull between swooning and holding my breath, which made every moment feel so intense.

There is a clear peak to the anticipation, then a switch that flips from flight to fight mode, and you can feel that shift in the energy of the story. It’s so well done, and I loved the final resolution. I can’t wait to read the bonus chapters to feed my addiction to these dirty stone boys. Seriously, I’m in deep, and I’m not sorry.

The poor choices from book three are still present, but they taper off, and Shiloh is back to making hard but at least consistent choices. I greatly preferred this to the odd dismissal of her gut feelings and logic in book three. It felt like such a refreshing return to her growth and strength.

The way this series balances emotional highs and heart-pounding moments is just brilliant. I’ve been flip-flopping between swooning and holding my breath the whole time, and it’s an emotional rollercoaster I didn’t want to get off. The character dynamics are so rich, and seeing Shiloh experience these moments with each of the boys in their own way has been such a wild, heartwarming ride.

Amazing. I love it. Give me 20.

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