"A Maddox boy? Afraid?" His face compressed. "We've already lost the first woman we ever loved. The thought of going through that again scares the shit out of us." 
 When I finished Beautiful Oblivion, my first thoughts were about how much I loved it. My second thoughts were trying to figure out how to fit reading it again into my schedule. 
 I was worried this wouldn't live up to the hype. I mean, I loved Beautiful Disaster, Walking Disaster, and Beautiful Wedding. Travis is near the top of my favorite all time book boyfriends. And Abby, I like her a lot too. And as much as I loved those brief scenes where we met the rest of the Maddox family, I worried that following Trent wouldn't catch me the same way. I am so glad to say I was wrong. Within two chapters I was already taking notes about things I loved about both Cami and Trent. 
 Trent is a Maddox boy through and through. He's quick to react, quick to protect, and the ladies love him. But unlike Travis, when Trent reacts, it isn't always with his fists. He is smart, and works to keep himself in control as much as possible. 
 I really liked Cami. And Cami for Trent. She is one of those characters who knows what she wants and goes for it. Working two jobs to take care of those she loves is just what she does, even when she knows she will have extra struggles because of it. There were times when I wished she would do things differently, or let Trent in a little faster, but in the end, she was doing what she thought best, so what can you do? 
 There is a pretty big twist in the plot that a couple other people I talked to noticed early on in the book. Me? I was clueless until the very end. In hindsight, YES I should have noticed something and put some pieces together. But I missed all the clues and was shocked (in a how-did-I-miss-that kind of way), and loved a twist that normally leaves me feeling sad and unsatisfied about a book. 
 The addition of Olive as Trent's buddy gave him a soft side we probably wouldn't have seen as easily without. And Hazel and the rest of the tattoo parlor staff added a lot of fun to the story. 
 The timeline overlaps Beautiful Disaster, though Abby and Travis are not present for most of the story. I love the way Jamie overlapped the stories without taking the spotlight away from Cami and Trent. Though a few of Abby and Travis's important moments are referenced in the book, both men are so wrapped up in catching their women they don't pay much attention to what's going on with the other. 
 I cannot wait for more Maddox brothers. Will the others surpass my love for their brothers? Who knows...but I'm sure they won't disappoint (and I'm glad I don't really have to pick a favorite). 
 Thank you, Atria Books, for a complimentary copy of Beautiful Oblivion in exchange for my honest opinion.