A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5He's been stood up.It stings more than it should, considering it wasn't actually a date. But being stranded at a holiday party alone, is one of the most terrifying things Brooks can imagine.Then he meets the larger than life Darien. He's cool, fun, and saves Brooks from a night of lurking awkwardly in the corner.But before Darien can get too flirty, Brooks lays down the law. They're hanging out as friends. Just friends.Because Brooks doesn't date. Ever.Even though Darien is gorgeous.Even though he sees through Brooks's bullshit.Even though everything about him screams 'take a chance'.Brooks made his choice.This isn't a date.Well, if you've been following my reviews of this incredible YA series, then you know that, unfortunately as is my wont, I did not read them in the order they were written. Bad me. Mea Culpa. Because they are so much better that way. If (insert duoh here) you read them as the author clearly intended, you pick up on the nuances of each characters back history, their slow to develop relationship with the person they are meant to be with, as well as some of the other personalities that appear throughout the series and in their own stories. More on that below.But I fell into the #lovehim series by way of that incredibly emotional story In Case You Missed It (#lovehim #3). That would be the one that first introduced me to this author, series, and proceeded to put my heart through an entire gamut of emotions from heartbreak to hope while making me fall deeply in love with these characters and world the author was building.For The Win (#lovehim #2.5) by S.M. James is a "beginning" story, the how they meet section of one of the main couples in the series. It just so happens to be the story I should have read prior to In Case You MIssed It because all the clues, all the "damnit, really" indications are flowing here. But so are the beautiful writing and relationship dynamics that occur between Brooks and Darien as they meet for the first time. The dialog, the glances, it's everything.I think I might have mumbled something about the author giving enough information that you could read the other story as a stand alone. After reading this, I was an idiot. Don't do that. For The Win is the foundation that In Case You Missed It needs. Just as I have come to realize that this is a pattern the author uses with her other couples. We get a glimpse into their past lives and first meet or section taken from their relationship. Then we get a story that will fast forward it to a "present day" to see where that relationship stands and how the young men are doing in their lives. And, folded in among the real life relationship drama of the current main couple, we get an idea of what our other couples are doing as well.What can I say? I love this series and characters! It's realistic in its situations, the characters have depth and remain true to their age and histories. Where needed, and yes, it's really needed with some of the people here, the author has done the research to make everything feel authentic and believable. So easy to fall in love with all of them and I did.I have listed all the stories below. Only a couple left to review before I'm out and waiting for the May release. I don't think I want to be deprived of this series even for a month's time. So yes, I highly recommend this story and series. Please start with the first one and work your way through. It's the only way to go.I will be waiting for the next story to release!Cover art: Story Styling
Cover Designs. Cute, and the tone, style fits and brands the series.
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