Thank you so much to Avon for the complimentary copy of this book!

This book is out now!

I had put off reading this book because I just knew what kind of writing Kennedy does and I had to make sure I was ready for it. Knowing what I was put through in Before I Let Go, I was hesitant but we finally put the big girl pants on and read it!

"But there's nothing for him to save me from, because I've saved myself. He doesn't have to awaken me with a kiss. I'm wide awake, reborn, rebirthed through my own fire and pain and work and wisdom."

I feel like the quote above sums up the whole vibe of the book. I may even classify this as woman's fiction as oppose to a full fledge romance. Soledad was put through the WRINGER by her ex husband. Like I couldn't believe all the crap that her husband put her and their children through. This book is about the growth a woman re-finding herself and being a mom to her children. I love that even though she was clearly attracted to Judah but knew she was not ready to be in a relationship and held her guard until she was ready.

I love the female empowerment that came through between Soledad, her daughters, her sisters and her core girl friends. It is important to have those group of people to be in your corner and willing to move mountains for you. They were all so uplifting and figuring out how to get Soledad back on her feet.

Judah was put in such a weird position from the start but worked his way into Soledad's life little by little. He was such a dedicated father and his relationship with his ex wife was so special. I love seeing their relationship on page and even the dialogue with her husband came across so healthy. Their children are lucky to have them as much as they are lucky to have them as kids. He was so incredible patient with Sol and understood that she needed time and was worth the wait.

I read this one mostly by listening to the audio (thank you Libby) and I thought the story translated well to audio. Both narrators Ines del Castillo and Jakobi Diem were great as Soledad and Judah. I was partial to Ines's voice and inflection more. It made for easy listening.

I was anticipating this to be more emotional but perhaps I could not relate to this one as much as I could relate to Yasmen and Josiah's story. I think those who are starting their lives over and want to feel empowered will be able to connect with Soledad.

Either way solid storytelling from Kennedy & I'm excited for the next book in the series!