First Thoughts: 
 Celeste: 4.5 stars. *flails* I will tell you one thing, Ms. Dawn knows how to write a romance that sucks you in and won't let you stop reading until the last page. She writes characters that are deep, yet so vibrant. I love, love, love "damaged goods" and Maddox this story was so delicious. 
 Ana: 4.5 stars. What great characters! Maddox and Bee pulled me into their story right from the first page and didn't let go until the very end. There's so much goodness here! 
 Plot, Pacing, and Style: 
 Ana: Ms. Dawn has this all figured out...at least as far as I'm concerned. Her plots are deceptively simple, really. Characters with heartbreak who find solace in each other. But, the beauty is in her ability to weave complicated back stories with what's happening in the moment. The plots are never one dimensional, there's always so much going on, there's always tons of emotions to dig through...and this book is not any different. I wanted...no, I needed...to keep reading to find out what would happen to these two next! 
 Celeste: This is the story of Bee and Maddox's journey to finding their other half, they truly didn't become whole until they they got together. Told in alternating POVs we got to see just how deep their scars on the inside were, and my heart broke over and over for them. However, every single time they interacted with the other, they each started to feel some hope, and I loved it. It was like the carrot on the stick that had me turning the pages into the middle of the night. Nyrae Dawn seems to only write stories that I have to finish in one sitting! 
 Main Characters: 
 Celeste: Here's where I vary a little bit. Ok, a lot. You can call me out on it, but I can own it...I have double standards. I just realized this recently, but I'm so much more drawn to men with tattoos, and I find it harder to connect to women that have them. Yep, in my head only the men are hot with tatts. That being said, I still loved the story, but probably would have loved Bee so much more if she wasn't inked up. Her story was tragic, and that in itself was so hard for me to wrap my head around. I wish she had talked about it more, but obviously that isn't her personality. It wasn't that I disliked her, but I never wanted to be her. Maddox Cross however...I am in love. He was so damaged, so strong, and my favorite thing of things when I read a book: so BROODING with a temper. He was delicious. He also sounds like he was very, very, very pretty to look at. 
 Ana: I love Maddox! He's broken, he's damaged...he's got a huge heart. I love that under it all he just wants to move on and he's courageous enough to try to get what he wants. Unlike Celeste, I also loved Bee. She's deeply confused and almost irreparably broken. She's lived through so much tragedy but, somehow, come out on the other side scarred and battered but still moving forward. Both these characters are amazing. 
 Romance/Chemistry: 
 Ana: Yum!! The chemistry is undeniable...it's strong...it's hot!! These two are attracted to each other like magnets and no matter what's going on the connection is there. I loved the intensity of their romance and the beauty of how it morphed from pure physical need to a more emotional connection. 
 Celeste: HOT HOT HOT. These two have some serious sparks, and as much as they try to just remain professional, it was impossible since they were so attracted to each other. I love how it went from so hot to so meaningful. Also, Ms. Dawn uses the f-bomb all over the place, and frankly, I couldn't get enough. 
 Title/Cover: 
 Celeste: I'm pretty sure every title in this series is ridiculously perfect. I love the cover too, I mean, who wouldn't?!? That is Maddox. RAWR. 
 Ana: Great title...gorgeous cover. Perfect. 
 Twists, Turns, and Secrets: 
 Ana: Lots of secrets here. Lots of issues to be dealt with and lots of opportunity for discovery. Slowly we see these two come to terms with their pasts and begin to help each other get stronger. As a reader I wanted to know more about what had happened to each of them and the author willingly gave me the information I was looking for. 
 Celeste: There were no major balls dropping on the reader, but instead we got to see the secrets slowly revealed. It was about Bee and Maddox each gaining the strength to deal with the burdens that made them so sad. It was only because of the other one that they were able to begin to start healing. 
 Ending: 
 Celeste: Hold me. I loved it. I think I loved it so much because not only did Maddox and Bee get some closure, but so did Delaney. It was so raw, and yet so perfect. Gah, I LOVE THIS SERIES! 
 Ana: Yes...what Celeste said! Perfect ending in more than one way. Filled my heart and brought a smile to my face. Couldn't have asked for anything else. 
 Gripes/suggestions: 
 Ana: *blink, blink, blink* I've got nothing.... 
 Celeste: I wish it was longer?? Also, I was TOTALLY spoiled with Charade and Facade and I'm glutton for pain...basically what I'm saying is that I was hoping to cry. While this story was deep and it touched my heart, I didn't get choked up. Ms. Dawn has been known to really bring the waterworks (for me) with her books, which is one of the reasons I love her writing so much. 
 Final Thoughts/Rec it? 
 Celeste: Oh yes!! This book is fantastic, and if you love characters that are "damaged goods", you know, the ones that find a way to get through all their heartache, this series is an absolute must for you TBR! 
 Ana: Duh...of course! I'll rec it every chance I get. If you haven't read all of Ms. Dawn's books yet...get going. You need these books in your life!!