Maggie | MagReadsBooks's Reviews > Lost Boy

4.5 Stars

I loved Cade and Haley's story so much. If you are reading the books in order, this starts before the big reveal in Chosen Boy then catches up and keeps on going. So, if time jumping isn't your thing, then this book isn't for you. Also, there are some heavy topics (addiction, loss, recovery) to be mindful of when reading. While these topics were handled with the utmost care and respect, it does read heavy and the levity takes quite a while to reach.

But, the story is overall so well written. It didn't feel like a typical read of this type, the issues are thoroughly discussed and lived on page. Nothing about this book feels easy, making it a hard hitter right to the feelings gut. The HEA here is totally earned, by the characters and reader alike.

As much as I truly loved this book and its characters, it did feel so heavy for me at times. I know that this is appealing to many, and while I do appreciate it so much, I just didn't care for the overwhelming sadness throughout the first 2/3 really of the book. For what this was it was SO GOOD, but I think it just wasn't perfect for me.

Overall, I would read this book again. Hannah's writing style has grown on me so much and I love the perspective she brings to her novels. I love how her stories are so well woven into each other and the characters feel like real people. I LOVED the ending and how Cade's life plays out and I am so excited for Gentry's book!