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The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
5.0
dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

“We did it brother.”

Second Read (May 2023): 5 stars
I very much enjoyed this reread, yet was equally shattered by it at the same time.

I am in awe at the storytelling Kate Stewart executed with these complex characters, & in depth plot line. I loved the entire ride— from the very beginning in Flock, until the very end of The Finish Line. This story and these characters are now embedded into the very threads of my soul.

First Read (July 2022): 4.5 stars
Review Edit:
The emotional turmoil continued in this last book, as we continued to see the aftereffects of Exodus. The flashbacks crushed me and wrecked me to my very core! The angst between the MC's is scrumptious. I absolutely ate. it. up. Feeling the hate between these two led up to some hot & steamy sexy times okayyy. It definitely added to the spice level for me.

I actually loved the dual timelines because we got to learn more about T's childhood and were given the chance to really understand him & his motives.

Watching Cecelia grow into herself and her worth throughout the series was great to see! Especially what she was able to accomplish in this book?! I LOVED that twist!

I'm sad that this had to end but I might put myself through it all over again just to spend time with this group of bada**, drool worthy characters.


Initial Thoughts: 
well.. i think i'll just lay in bed and sob until the well runs dry.

rtc. maybe... bc it hurts.