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A review by multicoloredbookreviews
Falling Like Stars by Emma Scott
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I made a commitment to have this review out before the book releases, so if this is a bit subpar, the blame rests on my brain currently working at about half of it's usual power.
I'm currently battling unending sneezing, a runny nose and one of those headaches that make the back of your eyes burn and yet, Falling Like Stars was almost enough to make me forget all of my annoying cold symptoms.
There's something about the way Emma Scott writes angst, it's understated and yet raw and powerful. And there's always something so hopeful and uplifting about two battered souls finding peace and joy together.
Both Rowan and Zach were battling their own demons: guilt, regret, grief. They were struggling to keep their heads above water, but a chance meeting at a filming set and a frank conversation in a hot tub under a blanket of stars was enough to ignite a flame of hope in both of them that would help lead them out of the darkness that'd taken over their lives—looks like my brain is feeling poetic today LOL
This was an emotional book, with sadness permeating through each page and evoking this feeling of having a constant weight pressing down for an important part of it. Losing loves ones in never easy, letting go of dreams even when they turn to nightmares can also sometimes be unexpectantly challenging, and I really appreciated how Emma decided to portray a male character having a hard time getting out of an emotionally and physically violent relationship in this novel.
Healing from trauma is a journey, not a destination. And much like you can lead a horse to water but not force it to drink, you can accompany and support someone on their journey, but you can't push them down the path or walk it for them, and that was also a great message Falling Like Stars presented.
Be kind to yourself, seek help if you need it and don't be afraid to love. And give this book a chance! I'm sure you'll fall in love with Rowan and Zach just like I did.
**I received a ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **
I'm currently battling unending sneezing, a runny nose and one of those headaches that make the back of your eyes burn and yet, Falling Like Stars was almost enough to make me forget all of my annoying cold symptoms.
There's something about the way Emma Scott writes angst, it's understated and yet raw and powerful. And there's always something so hopeful and uplifting about two battered souls finding peace and joy together.
Both Rowan and Zach were battling their own demons: guilt, regret, grief. They were struggling to keep their heads above water, but a chance meeting at a filming set and a frank conversation in a hot tub under a blanket of stars was enough to ignite a flame of hope in both of them that would help lead them out of the darkness that'd taken over their lives—looks like my brain is feeling poetic today LOL
This was an emotional book, with sadness permeating through each page and evoking this feeling of having a constant weight pressing down for an important part of it. Losing loves ones in never easy, letting go of dreams even when they turn to nightmares can also sometimes be unexpectantly challenging, and I really appreciated how Emma decided to portray a male character having a hard time getting out of an emotionally and physically violent relationship in this novel.
Healing from trauma is a journey, not a destination. And much like you can lead a horse to water but not force it to drink, you can accompany and support someone on their journey, but you can't push them down the path or walk it for them, and that was also a great message Falling Like Stars presented.
Be kind to yourself, seek help if you need it and don't be afraid to love. And give this book a chance! I'm sure you'll fall in love with Rowan and Zach just like I did.
**I received a ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **