I finished the trilogy. I've actually sat with this for a while before reviewing. Because I want to convey that I got it. I got the love that this beautiful story wrapped itself around. In the news, there seems to be a focus on the sex in the book. And to be sure, I never skipped a page of the skin slapping. But I just want to use my boob to highlight the love. 
 This hero was flawed, but masked in perfection. This heroine was brave and honest. Gosh I love how Anastasia would have a thought and then just blurt it out. It was so refreshing. 
 This story is a luxurious as it seems it would be. I love the research that went into exploring Fifty's wealth. 
 The books were a vacation and a tender love story. I savored them. Usually I tear through books pretty quickly. I paced myself because I didn't want it to be over. 
 Now here's the personal part. Ms. James and I are friendly. I've treasured her for a while now, just as a fun lady with a wonderful sense of humor. So this book, for me, was a peek inside my friend's wonderful head. 
 I brought her with me on my kindle to events and some of those were tough. It was like I had her holding my hand. That's the selfish part, to think that this book was written just for me. But that's part of its magic. I think those of us who enjoyed the trilogy feel like we know this author. Her heart has been spread on a page like Nutella on bread. There are bits of her soul torn off and popped into the words like cotton candy. 
 I thought I would be sad that it was over, but the story is just glowing. It became part of my experiences here in this time of my life. 
 As far as recommending it? I do. It's a wonderful journey told by an expert. She takes good care of your imagination and heart. Thanks Ms. James.