Wow...mad chemistry between Theo & Caleb! One thing about me is that I ❤❤ a good love story about rock stars!!!

This was my first time reading Roan Parrish & reading an LGBTQ novel. I have seen movies, but I have never read a love story about same sex characters falling in love! I must admit, I wasn't sure I would like it but I am so happy that I read it!

The instant attraction between Caleb & Theo was good. I mean, they both were musicians and HOT AS HELL (in the looks department)---what's not to like, right? I think the book did a fairly good job of explaining why "Theo was a reluctant Rockstar" but I wish the author would have have developed the dynamics between the band members more (Ven, Coco, and Ethan). I want to know more about what motivates them and how will they go on without Theo? Maybe, the author plans to start a series???

I also feel that Caleb was alittle one-dimensional, because I wanted to know more about his life (childhood, struggles with fame, addiction, and sexuality).

Overall, I felt the book was a solid read! I gave the book a 3.95. Just because of the things I mentioned. I would definitely suggest reading this if you ❤ rockstar's story like I do!!!

Caleb Blake Whitman is holding on. His music career ended abruptly when his addiction took over. Now he’s laying low, playing dive bars and trying to forget.

Until the night when a mysteriously gorgeous man reignites both his music and his soul.

“To open my grandfather’s door on Theo Decker had given me the blur like I hadn’t had in more than a year. All this time, I’d thought the house, the land, the trees, those ugly fucking sunflowers, had a clarity to them that my life before had lacked. But they all stood dimmed and fuzzy in comparison to the sharp edges of the man before me. He was the most in-focus thing I’d ever seen.

And I…I let him in. Opened the door and let him slip inside as sharp and sweet as a needle. I let him in because the idea of turning him away was more than I could bear. The quiet isolation of this place had been a necessary precaution; then a balm, when my every nerve was raw and each sensation felt like an amp turned to 10. It took Theo standing there, silver-snap eyes hopeful and sheepish, all sharp angles and messy hair and bitten lips, to let me feel. Really feel. And what I felt was a wave of longing so strong it nearly knocked me on my ass.

Longing like that isn’t born of lust, it’s born of loneliness. It’s born of lack. It’s born of knowing the depths inside yourself that can gape wide enough to lose yourself in forever. And it’s about the hope that maybe, somehow, something has come along that makes you want to turn away from the abyss and face the light.”

As the lead singer for band Riven, Theo Decker is known for his passionate performances. His androgynous beauty and emotive music skyrocketed them to fame in the blink of an eye. The world is his for the taking, but he can’t shake the feeling that there’s something missing.

In Caleb, he finds the intimate connection that he’s always longed for. It gives him the courage to spread his artistic wings and shine all on his own.

But his stardom and Caleb’s past may prove to be monsters that they are just unable to slay.

“With Riven, I’d had so much to hide behind. This…I wanted this to reveal something.

The track sounded different than the others, since it wasn’t produced. You could hear the bellows of the pedals as they were pressed and released, hear the slide of my fingers and the echo of the keys. As my voice came in, I saw Caleb’s eyes widen. I turned to him and watched him listen to the song I’d written for him. The song that had gathered inside me, that I’d held tight all these months and finally unspooled for him in the early morning light. The song that told him all the things he already knew, but in the language we both felt deeper than words.”

In Riven, Roan Parrish paints a haunting landscape of fame, addiction and love. Her characters are tragic in their weakness and stunning in their strength. It takes the story to an unexpected level and creates a kind of longing that becomes an actual ache in your chest.

Theo and Caleb’s story will break your heart and then restore your faith. And that alone is worth the price of admission…

I have read a number of books by this author that I really enjoyed and when I read the blurb for this one, I got really excited. I mean "rock stars" are a definitely a weakness of mine...Add the words "rough and damaged" and I am sold!! I couldn't wait to open this baby up.

Theo is the lead singer of the up and coming rock band "Riven". He really loves singing but being the focus of the band is not all it's cracked up to be. Theo is being hounded by the paparazzi and to make matters worse...his bandmates seem to actually resent him for it. To say they are close would be a big fat lie...

Theo knows he owes them all a lot, so he doesn't want to rock the boat, but he's so tired of touring and being famous...When he's out and about one night, he meets Caleb... at first not having the first clue who Caleb really is.

Caleb used to have his own spot in the world of music, but addiction got the better of him. He's been in and out of rehab multiple times ever since.

So far, the last time has stuck...and he intends to keep it that way.

These two have instant chemistry and even though Caleb knows he shouldn't he can't stop himself from responding to Theo. He should stay away from Theo though, because being around Theo and all that surrounds him, is a major trigger for Caleb. But how can he stay away from something that feels so right....

I really enjoyed reading this one, it was sweet and sexy and a bit emotional at times. Theo and Caleb really are lobsters ;)

An ARC was kindly provided to me via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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Theo and Caleb were endearingly complex characters and once I started reading Riven I couldn't stop reading until the last page. The storyline was both heartbreaking and hopeful, I couldn't get enough.

The well written storyline pulled me right in from the very first page and the well developed characters kept me hooked until the very last page! This was the first book that i have read from this author and it definitely will not be the last!

I received an ARC of Riven from NetGallery in exchange for an honest opinion. I requested this book based solely on the fact that Roan Parrish wrote it. I have been a huge fan since the first book I read by her, The Middle of Nowhere. And like the others, this does not disappoint.

Riven is the story of a reluctant rock star, Theo, who does not seek the spotlight. He absolutely hates his fame although he loves the music and songwriting. His wanderings lead him to an almost bar where he listens to a blues grass singer, Caleb, performing. He is a former musician who hit rock bottom through drugs; his current recovery involves hiding from the world while trying to stay sober.

The story is their interactions and building of a relationship. The writing is lyrical, almost like the music the characters are writing. My four stars, rather than five, are because of my taste in characters, not the story itself. I thought both were a little whiny at times. I know Caleb is recovering and trying to work on his own issues, but he was a little too selfish at times. And I did not like Theo's bandmates at all. They are minor characters but truly obnoxious.

Every single book by Roan Parrish is a lyrical experience and Riven is no different, so if you love books that read like poetry then this book is for you. This is the love story Theo and Caleb. Theo is the lead singer of the wildly popular rock band Riven but he’s not the big fan of the fame that comes with it. Caleb is a recovering addict but also a very talented musician in his own right. They meet and become each other’s muse. The music they make is amazing and the passion that they stir together is fiery. Unfortunately, their relationship beyond the bedroom and music is tumultous. Caleb feels that returning to the spotlight will affect his recovery, because the touring life is what caused his addiction in the first place. Theo, meanwhile, is just trying to juggle pleasing everyone: Caleb, his fans and his band. Ultimately, they realize that they are more happy being together than living the lives that others expect from them.

I really enjoyed this read, although that’s to be expected because all of Roan’s books are great. You’ll definitely want to cuddle Theo because he’s totally adorkable. I wonder if we will get to see more of him in other books because Roan’s books tend to cross over. I didn’t like Caleb quite as much, he was pretty grumpy, but that is understandable given the fact that he is in recovery and does not have a strong support system. I also wanted more backstory on the band, they were somewhat depicted as the villains but they weren’t bad at all, just selfish. I hope this series continues so we get to learn more. I’d definitely recommend this for anyone that wants a sexy rock star read.

Reading a book by Roan Parrish has become like "an experience". There is something in the way she weaves all the words together, making a sort of symphony in book form, and I can hear it's music all through my bones and deep into my heart and soul. I really can't tell you how much I love her writing. There is a lyrical way that her words flow, a way that while my heart is crushing with love and warmth, even in those difficult moments a character has to go through, I know that I'm safe and somehow held protected. I know that in the end I'll come out solid and whole, and so much better and changed for having read one of her books again.

With Riven, these feelings were tenfold. I connected with Theo and Caleb so deeply because of the music. The way they view music and how it fills their souls. I connected with them through their passion and how music made them, changed them, brought them closer to not only each other, but closer to their true selves. And I loved that.

I loved the give and take of Theo and Caleb. I loved the way that they spoke to each other through music, but also the way they spoke to each other with their looks, their touches, their bodies and minds. It felt as if the universe was holding them both just on the edge until they found each other and when that happened, it could let go and let them grow.

There are so many highlighted moments in this book. So many moments that I highlighted because they broke my heart, they spoke undeniable truths, or made my heart sing with joy. I'll never be able to adequately explain how this book made me feel, but I can start with this... it made me feel love. It's incredibly romantic, this story. Parrish has a way of weaving romance that feel effortless. The love I feel when reading these words had me so grateful. So happy. I love it. I loved it so much and can't recommend it enough.

‘I set about the business of learning what being lonely felt like. Because being lonely was what being sober felt like. Trapped, forever, in the real world.’

A reluctant rock star and a recovering addict and former musician; Theo and Caleb. That’s who we met and fell in love with in Riven. Two very lost men finding each other by chance when they need someone the most and discovering the music that resides within them both. Roan Parish wrote two characters with such depth and detail we felt like we knew them, heard the lyrics of their soul and felt their bond and intense attraction.

‘Theo, who would never assume that people would think he was worth paying attention to because for most of his life, people hadn’t.’

Theo, the lead singer of Riven is lost. The frontman for a successful band with adoring fans he is amongst people every day but never feels part of a unity, lyrics swirling through his head; an extraordinary beat drumming in his veins. We wanted to protect this musical genius; this shy and sweet boy. Vulnerable, gifted and haunted he feels as if he fits in, well…nowhere. Until he meets Caleb. When someone sees through your layer of self-protection and encourages your inner strength it’s hard not to want to be around them. Add a passionate attraction to the mix and you have a boy hopelessly in love with a man he greatly admires.

“I hate being famous. Being…me.”
“What do you hate about it?”
“It’s too…loud. Not the music. That’s the part I love. The people. It’s like they’re too in my head. Their voices. Their opinions. Their grabby hands. They want something from me you know? I don’t like them looking at me, – or it’s like they make me into this puppet. A doll. A version of myself that isn’t real and they can control.”

Caleb is hiding. He’s a recovering addict trying to avoid anything to do with his former lifestyle as a famous musician, afraid to fall back into a life of dependency. The night he meets Theo he knows just what he’s letting himself into so he runs. Back to the countryside where temptation and flashing lights don’t exist and can’t lure him back. He can’t forget the man he met though such was the attraction and need to protect. It’s easy to let fear rule your life but when love rears its powerful head nothing can withstand it.

‘The hope on his face nearly tore me apart. Because it was all for me. This man, standing in front of me, was dreaming a dream for me, and it was humbling as fuck.’

Beautiful writing, a unique voice, such depth of character and vivid imagery made this a wonderful romance that had every human emotion depicted in such an emotional and passionate way. Caleb and Theo came across as real honest and flawed characters that truly crave nothing more than a human loving touch. Their love story was lyrically addictive and wore its heart on its sleeve. Sometimes we find our home in the heart of another, we find somewhere we belong.

“Strip away my desire/ dismantle the star/ I’ll drag this bare body wherever you are.”

Riven is an emotionally charged, character driven story that grabs hold and doesn't let go even after that last page is turned. Oddly enough, this isn't a book I would normally pick up. I rarely read rocker romances and if it looks angsty, I'll usually shy away. We get enough angst in every day life, right? But, something about the fabulous cover caught my eye. There's just something about it that is almost seductive, and the description hinted at something more than the norm for rocker romances. More is certainly what I found - in spades.

Occasionally, we find characters that are almost defined by their flaws and with some, those flaws are what draw the reader to them. That is case with Theo and Caleb. From struggling with sobriety to finding out that fame and fortune aren't what it's cracked up to be, both have their issues to deal with and often feel completely alone in their respective worlds. However, the way they deal with those issues is part of what makes them so great together, that and finding their solace in the music.

I particularly liked that neither our lovable guys was hiding on the relationship front. They're both out and proud and that isn't a source of contention as is so often relied on for the big obstacle to overcome in these stories.

In the end, Riven isn't so much about the glamorous life of rockstar, but what happens after the lights have gone down and the crowds are all gone - the loneliness that longs to be filled by that one person who can make us feel whole. So, while it is emotional and intense, underneath the angst lies hope. It's wonderfully written and passionate. These characters and their love story is one that will stay with you long after you've read that last page.

When I heard Miss Parrish was writing a rock star romance, I was intrigued. That intrigue only grew once I saw the gorgeous cover of Riven. Rock star romances were my first trope of choice when I began reading contemporary romances years ago, so I’ve read a lot of variations. I’ve also read many of this author’s works, and while I’m always in awe of her ability to weave words and bring a scene to life, I didn’t know quite what to expect going into Riven. I shouldn’t be surprised, but I was.

Riven had just enough colorful descriptions, palpable emotions, and unique characters to set it apart from the standard rock star romance, while managing to keep the characters accessible and the story believable. Both Theo and Caleb had a bit of the tortured musician vibe and, despite being in very different places in their lives and careers, they understood each other incredibly well from the start- especially when music was involved. I loved their chemistry- both the smoldering physical side and that strong, easy connection that felt “right”. It was woven into the dialogue, actions, touches, and their thoughts, and I never once questioned these two belonged together.

Though the characters were broody and dealt with serious issues, I’d consider Riven a relatively low angst book. The writing flowed beautifully and I didn’t want to put it down at all. To cap it off, the ending was perfect. I’m always a sucker when a book takes an unexpected direction, and the major resolution in Riven did just that. As a fan of this author, I shouldn’t have been surprised Riven was different than expected, but it was and I absolutely loved everything about it, so much so that I fully expect it to remain a top favorite for a very long while.

This was a great story. Theo finds Caleb while walking late one night. They both love music. Caleb is a recovering addicted who has shyed away from Love and his love of music. Theo is looking for someone to love him. Caleb pushes Theo away, a lot. I had some issues with him on how he treated Theo. But Caleb finally learns that Theo isn’t his trigger. He finally learns that he really loves Theo and Theo loves him. What I would have liked is to find out is what happens to Riven after Theo decided to move on. I also would have liked to see them a little further down the road.

This review will post on The Blogger Girls on May 28, 2018.

Well, this was a riveting, but somewhat depressing, read. The story of a reluctant rock star, and another singer who was on the climb up, then voluntarily lost it all. But, before I get into my review, let's look at the cover, shall we. That is a work of beauty, isn't it? Now, where was I? Oh yeah, Theo is living the rock star life but hates it...literally, he just wants to play music and be ignored otherwise. His relationship with his band mates is strained, he is socially awkward, and not a little bit affected by his past. Not your typical rocker.

Now Caleb took the music life to the extreme and came out of it an addict. He loves the music, but he was killing himself and so the only way he could "recover" was to leave that life behind. So what is an addict to do when he falls for a rock star? These two were like oil and water...they wanted to be together but life conspired against them.  I loved the musical connection between Theo and Caleb. Music is what brought them together, what keeps them apart, but what ultimately created a bond that was everlasting, and in the end, love finds a way.

This not an frou frou read, by an stretch of the imagination, so don't go in looking for starry eyes and smooth sailing to that happy ending. Many parts are downright heartbreaking, and sometimes you will want to smack both of these guys. Caleb's fear of falling of the wagon was palpable. You understand the strain that being with a rock star, not matter how much he wants to be there, scares him to death. And Theo with his need to be enough for someone. These two have the stakes piled up, but they are both really good guys and you can't help but cheer for them to figure it all out. And when they do, the closure was perfect. Simply, perfect.

This was a mixed bag. It started poorly for me because the purple prose was out in full force. This author loves her words and she loves to use all of them at the same time. What could be said in 4 words, she uses 20. It kept pulling me out of the story and by 15% I was thinking about dnf-ing this. I liked the overall plot enough to push through and by the mid way mark it either got better or I became numb to it.

This story is about Theo who is a huge rock star. But he hates it. He hates everything but the actual music itself. He hates touring, the business aspect, the attention, the lack of privacy, etc. He feels guilty for hating it though and tries to push himself to appreciate what he has. One night while he's walking around NYC trying to clear his head, he hears music that captivates him and he finds himself walking in to a hole in the wall bar. There he finds the source of the music is ex addict and ex jazz/blues musician Caleb. The two men have an instant connection both emotionally and sexually. What starts as a smoking hot one night stand, leads to a budding romance.

It is part a romance and part a story about them figuring out what they want to do with their lives. Theo needs to find a way to be happy and stop putting everyone but himself first. Caleb needs to find a way to stay sober but incorporate music back into his life.

Their story is told in alternating points of view. I adored Theo. I loved the chapters told by him and I connected with him immediately. He was a great MC. Caleb on the other hand was a struggle. I imagine his trials and his fears were probably very realistic but he exhausted me. And every time he made Theo cry (which was more than once) I wanted to punch him in his fictional face. Thank goodness the author chose to do alternating pov's because if I struggle with Caleb this much while reading how he felt, I probably would have hated him if I'd only gotten Theo's pov.

I had high expectations for this after seeing other reviews and having a few friends love it. Unfortunately it was just average for me. The overall plot and the MC's had potential to be great but I couldn't get past the flowery writing style. It's just not for me. I imagine this won't be an issue for a lot of others though.

**ARC provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

Whew... that cover - seriously, that cover alone gives me the chills... 

Not just the cover either, but Riven slayed me in every imaginable way possible. It gutted me from the inside out leaving me there to pick up the pieces of emotions I shed during this read. Honestly five stars isn't enough to gush over how much I truly loved reading this novel. It blew me away. 

So I am sure you are more than curious as to what the hell made this such a spectacular read for me? Because honestly I can tell you right now this is fighting for top read of 2018 as of right now for me...

First and foremost the characters were a HUGE impact on everything. There was this dynamic that both their personalities played on the plot that really made everything perfection even before the chemistry was established, which was established pretty much right at the first meeting. Told from both perspectives of Theo and Caleb, you really get a huge dive on what makes both men tick. Their fears, their pain, what makes them happy - it is a multitude of all blends with some spice. 

Theo on the one hand is currently the younger man, living the dream in the music world but he isn't happy. And not your typical, meh moody broody kind of guy, no he is legitimately unhappy with being famous in the band. Like most of his life, feeling out of place both in his educational world and in his home life, and now in his own band world he still feels like a third wheel - a burden to people. Theo's story literally brought tears to my eyes. Every moment he broke down or opened his shell of secrets, my heart broke more and more for him. The urge to reach out and just soothe him was my biggest issue, I needed him to find peace with himself that he was worthy because I know the feeling, I felt such a connection to his character it still jerks at my heart. On the other spectrum we have the delicious and mysterious Caleb. Caleb was somewhat in the same boat, keeping many people at arms length, even himself due to his troubling past when he was a famous rockstar. I liked his rugged personality, he was sweet, had this ability to make you swoon yet question every move he made, hell he double checked and second guessed his own moves... 

I think this is what their chemistry was this all consuming passion. It was mouth watering with this haunting depth. Not just because of their shared passion for music. They shared such a huge empathetic emotion for one another that it was both crippling and beautiful in one round. Both men were immediately captivated by the other, almost obsessively but they constantly hesitate or they would overcompensate the situation that their relationship really struggled. I think for me, reading their story I felt that they had this push and pull gravity towards one another, but at the same time they weren't sure how to evolve together because they had such trust issues not with just their surroundings and their circle of friends, but even themselves. Not only was their relationship about finding the passion and love between each other as healthy and beautiful, but also finding that in themselves. 

I know that sounds oh so cheesy, but it is the BEST way I can describe what their romance did for me. The emotions that balled themselves from my chest were absolutely heartrending. Their everything was perfection - I am still reeling from it. 

I said it before and I say it now, this book ripped me to shreds. It was effortlessly beautiful writing dynamics with characters that took my breath away. Theo and Caleb were just this powerful connection that left me sobbing like a child or smiling like a fool. The passion between them particularly seeped from the pages. I felt their anguish, pain, laughs, hell their sexual connection was beaver drool worthy; everything about Theo and Caleb just surpassed my every expectation when I read this book. It is a phenomenal read that I can promise will be a reread constantly.

So I made the mistake of reading a review prior to reading Riven, and for some reason I got the impression that this was bleak and hopeless, and the characters were cold, so I was hesitant to start. I am so glad that I did, because I was completely wrong. I loved the book and the characters, and for me, this book was all about hope. This was a beautiful story of two people who were struggling alone, but manage to find their happiness. Now I realize that this is totally not the the,point of the book, but my one complaint is the epilogue. I was so invested in both the characters and story that I wanted more! I wanted to know what happened further down the road with Riven, and with Caleb and Theo, both personally and professionally. In any case I am so glad I read Riven, and will be on the look out for other books by this author.

***4 ‘Dismantle the Star’ Stars***

The cover was the bait. It’s stark simplicity drew me in and after reading the blurb I decided to give it a go because I like M/M and I like rockstar romances, so why not? And I was pleasantly surprised by Riven. Not, that I had gone into it with any true expectations since this is my first book by the author. But it was more than I thought it would be. There was a flow to everything that captured my interest and had me needing to know how Theo and Caleb would tackle their demons and get their HEA and in the end it all worked for me.

Theo is a star, but doesn’t really see it. He’s not entirely naive. He knows he has talent and that people “know” him, but he’s the guy that’s about the process and creating the art and that’s what I loved about him. He just wanted to be. He is also that person that doesn’t want to let other down, so he pushes himself and goes against what his heart and mind are telling him he truly needs.

Caleb has a lot of demons to fight and though he’s stumbled in the past, he’s determined to stay on the straight and narrow, even if it means isolating himself from everything that once made him whole. I really liked Caleb, even when those internal conversations ~ which were more like spontaneous outbursts of random sounds ~ occurred in his head. He’s sweet, compassionate and a man who is trying hard to be a good man, even though he already is.

Theo and Caleb’s journey starts off hot and heavy, but isn’t insta-love ~ at least not as far as I was concerned. Insta-Lust. Insta-Interest. Yes, but love, No. The physical attraction is there, and they are HAWT together, but their connection through music was even more intense, and though much of it did go over my head, the mutual respect and awe they had for each other was obvious. What I found the most interesting was how the power balance between them shifted around a lot. Sometimes Caleb was the stronger of the two, while Theo was in others. The dynamic was fascinating and I loved watching as they both grew as their relationship progressed and thought they fit each other perfectly.
I’m very happy that I decided to give Riven a go. The writing was engaging, the pacing was good and I enjoyed the dual 1st person POV’s. As for the supporting cast of characters, Rhys and Huey were the hands down favs, but my feelings towards the Riven crew are a little...tepid. I understood why they felt, acted and reacted the way they did to things, but when I look at everything, I just wasn’t that impressed, though if I had to pick a favorite it would be Ethan because, in the end, at least he tried. So, if you are a fan of character driven romances and like M/M romances and music, then I’d say give this one a looksie.

~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~

Thanks Netgalley for a copy to read and review.

Thanks so much for a copy of this book... I love this cover. Absolutely amazing...

I started this book and I believe I was so amazed by the cover that I did not realize this was a m/m love story. Not really my type of read, with that being said I did try to get through it but it's just not my type of book. Theo and Caleb have a natural affinity for each other and the whole book surrounds there music and this affinity. I don't know why it makes me squeamish to read about two guys but it does. So I'm not going to review this book anywhere else because I don't feel like I could do it justice. Thanks for allowing me a copy.

**ARC received via NetGalley for an honest review**

Unfortunately this was a DNF for me. I hate when this happens. I try to stick it out and hope for the best but this time I just couldn’t.

Going into the book I had high hopes. Rockstar, M/M romance.. come on I mean really? The characters has sex the first time they met and I mean ok.. to each their own. I just had a problem getting to know the characters and connecting with them. I also found there was a lot of repetitive text.

I wanted this to be good I really did but I just couldn’t finish. I feel with some editing this could be an awesome book.

I really loved this book. Both Caleb and Theo are damaged in their own ways and struggle throughout the book but they also both grow in a realistic way that I thoroughly enjoyed. Music is a huge part of this book and a huge part of both characters lives and I really loved how the music helped give insight to both characters. Caleb is struggling with his addiction and he has become aware of his triggers so he has cut himself off from the life he led as a musician which went hand in hand with his addiction. He's living a very solitary existence until Theo comes along. I loved that the two guys had an instant connection and grew to love each other but that love wasn't used as an instant cure all. In fact, loving Theo terrified Caleb and he had several times where he panicked because his feelings were so strong and he was afraid of how that might effect his sobriety. Theo struggled with his self worth and unless he was performing his confidence was pretty low. He desperately wants to fit in somewhere or with someone but constantly feels like an outsider and sometimes these feelings even cause him to pull away making it all a self-fulfilling cycle. This of course causes the majority of the angst in this book and if I had one quibble it would be that Theo forgave Caleb's push/pull a little too easily considering it happened more than once. When Caleb would push Theo away it was even harder for him given his lack of self esteem and desire to be loved and I think more could have been done with the ramifications of Caleb doing this more than once.

I enjoyed the characters, the emotions, the secondary characters and the writing style. I enjoyed reading about Caleb's battle with addiction and how realistic it felt. It definitely made me wonder if there was a book about Rhys and I will have to go look because it felt like there might/should be one.