Kacey and her sister, Livie moved to Miami 4 years after the accident --- the accident that took her parents, best friend and boyfriend's lives. Though Kacey healed physically, she's still emotionally messed up. She's diagnosed with PTSD and developed destructive coping mechanism. She became an alcoholic, used drugs and slept around to forget what she's lost. However, everything changed when Livie begged her to start living again. Things weren't so bad when they were in Michigan until Kacey learned that her uncle gambled all their money and he made a drunken visit to Livie's room. Starting a new life in Miami was appealing even though their place is small and possibly pest infested. There they met Storm and her daughter Mia who immediately became their close friends; and Trent their new hot and charming neighbor---the guy who will later get through Kacey's protective shield. 
 "Our past isn't who we are. I'm me and you're you and that's who we need to be," Livie reminds me. She leaves and I know exactly what she's thinking. I'm not Kacey Cleary anymore. I'm an empty shell who cracks inappropriate jokes and feels nothing. I'm a Kacey imposter. 
 I didn't expect to finish the book quickly! I didn't realize it was a short book until I got to the last page. Hehe. Ten Tiny Breaths is a fast-paced, intense and very emotional novel. I couldn't say that I loved the characters because I really didn't. Kacey was stubborn, her walls are so high that socializing is so difficult for her. I understand her thing about holding people's hand, but I really wished she at least tried to talk to people nicely. Trent on the other hand was likeable in the beginning, however when he's practically everywhere, he freaked me out a bit. He's saving Kacey everytime she needed saving, he's even there when Storm's psycho ex-husband paid Mia and Livie a visit. I immediately concluded that Trent has a hero-complex (which was proven wrong much later when Trent's secret was revealed-- he's issues are deeper than what I thought). Anyway, despite their flaws, together Kacey and Trent fits perfectly. Their relationship was very unstable but it both made them happy. 
 "I want to make you smile. For real. Always. We're going to go for dinners, and see movies, and walk on the beach. We'll go hang-gliding, or bungee jumping, or whatever you want to do. Whatever makes you smile and laugh more. Let me make you smile." 
 I liked the secondary characters. Livie was a great sister to Kacey, she's very patient with her sister and she pushed her to keep trying to let other people in. Storm is a very interesting character too, because of her we learned a few things about bartending in a night club. LOL. Storm's daughter Mia is so adorable! I also liked Ben, he's a great guy even though Kacey used him, he still remained a good friend to her. Nate, Tanner, Dan, etc... all of them made the story more interesting. 
 "I wanted to tell you in person that, even though my intentions were wrong," now he levels the glass with a gaze full of heat and emotion. One of his Trent stares that buckles my knees. "What I felt for you was real, Kacey. It still is real. I just can't hold onto it anymore. We both need a chance to heal." 
 The best lesson I learned from this book is about forgiveness. Way before Trent's past was revealed, I already figured out who he really was. I asked myself, "If I was in Kacey's postion, will I ever forgive Trent?" My answer was no, I honestly don't think I could. How can I face him when every time I look at him all I remember was the accident and everything I've lost? That's why I was awed when Kacey was able to let go and forgive him. Kacey was definitely stronger than what I've thought. I guess it's true that time heals all wounds. I also liked what the author did about Trent and Kacey being apart for awhile. It does make sense because they can't be together until they are both healed. I'm so glad that they got their HEA, they both deserved it after what they've been through. 
 "Forever's a long time." Trent's arms squeeze around me. "Forever's not long enough when it's with you." 
 Livie is my favorite character in this book---yep, not Kacey, not Trent BUT Livie. After reading Ten Tiny Breaths, I felt like Livie's story should be written too! Later, I found out that there is a book 2 entitled One Tiny Lie and it's about Livie. I can't wait to read it! 
 I recommend this book to New Adult contemporary readers, specially to those who enjoyed Hopeless and The Sea of Tranquility.