"Hope is a fervent, silent wish that everything will turn out just as you dream..." 
 4.75 Stars. I was standoffish with starting this book. I was really excited that I was going to get Ally's story, but after figuring out who the male lead was I was like, ' Oh HELL no!!!' But as her usual, Tillie Cole weaves her astonishing literary magic!!! 
 So to just get it out there, this book has a shit ton of art in it. I am by no means an art lover, but I freaking loved this book. I don't think that you could've empathize for the male lead without it. He comes with some serious baggage, unforgivable baggage, but we get to see his pain, regret, guilt and hopes through his artistic talent that makes you feel such deep sorrow and sympathy for him that it's impossible not to forgive him of his sins. 
 "Your art is your redemption, (name), Elpidio is your rebirth, your second chance at life. You are a victim of circumstance, not a sinner by choice." 
 I loved Ally's unwavering faith in him. Her perseverance to push him to see the man that he really was, a protector, a warrior against evil, and a man worthy of happiness. 
 The only reason I didn't go for the full 5 stars was because the last quarter of the book had WAY too much crying for me...I mean EVERYONE was mother flippin' crying!!!! I get it, there was some major issues that were being resolved. Years worth of guilt and misconceptions coming to the surface. It just kinda pushed me past my threshold. 
 Overall this book is very special. I can see people being put off by this book if they are expecting it to be like the first 3. But if you go into this book with fresh eyes, be prepared for them to gloss over with a few tears. Enjoy.