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The Road to You
Life is full of choices- of chances- of moments.
Chances we regret not taking. Choices we wish we could change.
And then there are the moments that define us.
Kam was my choice…
The one who stole my heart instantly.
Kane was my chance…
The one who set me ablaze with just one look.
They were my moment…
Two brothers that both owned a part of me.
Two brothers that I loved in different ways for different reasons.
One brother shattered my heart.
The other put it back together.
Both changed me forever.
The Road to You is a standalone contemporary romance.
Chances we regret not taking. Choices we wish we could change.
And then there are the moments that define us.
Kam was my choice…
The one who stole my heart instantly.
Kane was my chance…
The one who set me ablaze with just one look.
They were my moment…
Two brothers that both owned a part of me.
Two brothers that I loved in different ways for different reasons.
One brother shattered my heart.
The other put it back together.
Both changed me forever.
The Road to You is a standalone contemporary romance.
400 pages, Paperback
First published January 25, 2018
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Melissa Toppen
54 books1,804 followersMelissa Toppen is a USA Today Bestselling Author who specializes in Fantasy, New Adult and Contemporary Romance. She is a lover of books and enjoys nothing more than losing herself in a good novel. She has a soft spot for romance and all things fantasy, and focuses her writing in that direction; writing what she loves to read.
You can find more information about Melissa and her books at melissatoppen.com
You can find more information about Melissa and her books at melissatoppen.com
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March 25, 2018
4.5 Stars!
Oh my folks, this is a sweet, fast-paced gem of a story. My first read by this author and I will most definitely be checking out more of what she has to offer.
I went in blind (best way to go) and I must tell you I was utterly spellbound! I just couldn’t put it down.
What I won’t tell you are any details about this book. Even the little snippet below, which mostly came right from the blurb, is too much to ruin the experience of this compelling love story.
I let the wind carry my cries and the rain wash away my tears. I let it all go, knowing with complete certainty that nothing will ever be the same again.
Kam was my choice....
Kane was my chance....
One brother shattered my heart.
The other put it back together.
Both changed me forever.
Currently free on KU
Oh my folks, this is a sweet, fast-paced gem of a story. My first read by this author and I will most definitely be checking out more of what she has to offer.
I went in blind (best way to go) and I must tell you I was utterly spellbound! I just couldn’t put it down.
What I won’t tell you are any details about this book. Even the little snippet below, which mostly came right from the blurb, is too much to ruin the experience of this compelling love story.
I let the wind carry my cries and the rain wash away my tears. I let it all go, knowing with complete certainty that nothing will ever be the same again.
Kam was my choice....
Kane was my chance....
One brother shattered my heart.
The other put it back together.
Both changed me forever.
Currently free on KU
January 20, 2018
THE ROAD TO YOU: Is a full length, standalone contemporary romance novel by Melissa Toppen. In this we meet two childhood besties (butter bean and tatter tot), Elara & brothers Kam (Kamden) and Kane. Kane was the traveller of the brothers, so it wasn’t until a funeral where he comforts Elara that he's fully immersed in the story. This flits back to past and present effortlessly, it's in the past that all the feels come at you in bucket loads.
This is a real hard review to write up with trying to keep it as spoiler free as possible.
The story starts off in the early stages of Kam’s and Elara’s budding inseparable unique friendship at the age of fifteen.
Kam was my beginning, my middle, and my end. Without him I'm lost. Without him, I don't even know who I am.
You get so caught up in the friendship between Elara and Kam that your not prepared for the bottom to step out of your stomach. I wasn't prepared for the heartache to hit me like it did. Reading how her world tumbled around her shattered my heart into pieces.
Nothing is guaranteed - especially not tomorrow.
Attending the funeral of a loved one Elara and Kane will never be the same again, but both form a separate but different friendship over a tragedy, Elara is left shattered in pieces not knowing how to move on but then Kane comes into her life and offers her an out, a trip in a lifetime to accompany him overseas whilst he works on a project, a chance for her to refind herself. And slowly picks up the pieces and not only puts her slowly back together but mends himself at the same time.
Kam had a way of making me feel at ease, comfortable with who I was. Where Kane makes me feel squeamish and self-conscious. Kam would tease me constantly whereas Kane is much more serious. And while I sometimes see glimpses of Kamden in Kane, it's clear that they are, or were very different.
This takes you on such a beautiful, emotional heartfelt journey, you fall in love with these characters, your heart breaks right beside the ones left to pick up the pieces due to a tragic accident. One females struggle to find herself again, growth, strength, love.
* Teaser used is off the Authors facebook page *
Shelved as 'dnf'
October 10, 2018She has been friends and then in love with the boy next door but sadly, he dies. Then, she moves on to his brother.
I thought I could feel OK with it if it happens at the right time and in the right circumstances. But not that soon, not like this. I just can't stomach it this way.
***
I know she only shared a kiss with the brother who is dead now, nothing more had happened yet but both of them were in love with each other, that is for sure. That is why, something happening so soon with his brother (in a few months) is just so disturbing for me, let alone romantic.
***
After their cheerful conversation in the bar on the funeral day, I stopped reading, saying "WTF?!"
Then, the other day, I picked it up again to see how it goes on and whoops, they are in Italy together two months after the funeral... I said, "This is too soon and too much for me" and DNF'ed it completely.
I thought I could feel OK with it if it happens at the right time and in the right circumstances. But not that soon, not like this. I just can't stomach it this way.
***
I know she only shared a kiss with the brother who is dead now, nothing more had happened yet but both of them were in love with each other, that is for sure. That is why, something happening so soon with his brother (in a few months) is just so disturbing for me, let alone romantic.
***
After their cheerful conversation in the bar on the funeral day, I stopped reading, saying "WTF?!"
Then, the other day, I picked it up again to see how it goes on and whoops, they are in Italy together two months after the funeral... I said, "This is too soon and too much for me" and DNF'ed it completely.
April 7, 2018
3.5 - 4 ★'s
To be honest, I was a little hesitant to read this, a story about a girl in love with two brothers. There's not too many different ways this could work out but I decided, "What the hell?", and read it anyway.
The story starts in the past (seven years ago) when Elara meets Kam and we find out how crazy she is and how close they become.
It then moves to the present and we get a few answers but not all. What we do find out is more about Kam's brother, Kane. It was interesting to see how they were alike in some things and so different in others.
The book does go to the past a few times giving us some explanations and glimpses into certain events. I'm not a big fan of flashbacks but it was necessary in this case.
I do have to say that Kane got under my skin. I wanted to know more about him. On the other hand, Kam is sooo sweet and always there for Elara.
Unfortunately, I can't really say more about what happens except there's romance, there's drama, there's the push and pull and there's finally the happily ever after that we all needed.
To be honest, I was a little hesitant to read this, a story about a girl in love with two brothers. There's not too many different ways this could work out but I decided, "What the hell?", and read it anyway.
The story starts in the past (seven years ago) when Elara meets Kam and we find out how crazy she is and how close they become.
It then moves to the present and we get a few answers but not all. What we do find out is more about Kam's brother, Kane. It was interesting to see how they were alike in some things and so different in others.
The book does go to the past a few times giving us some explanations and glimpses into certain events. I'm not a big fan of flashbacks but it was necessary in this case.
I do have to say that Kane got under my skin. I wanted to know more about him. On the other hand, Kam is sooo sweet and always there for Elara.
Unfortunately, I can't really say more about what happens except there's romance, there's drama, there's the push and pull and there's finally the happily ever after that we all needed.
July 16, 2021
Recensione in Anteprima sulla mia pagina Bookstagram
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Quando Elara aveva quindici anni era sicura di star vivendo un’estate perfetta, trascorsa con il ragazzo perfetto, che era anche il suo migliore amico, Kam. Erano uniti e inseparabili:
«Pannocchietta e Fagiolino contro il mondo» «Per sempre» «Per sempre» ripeteva lei, ignara del fatto che invece il loro tempo stava per scadere.
Erano trascorsi alcuni anni e Kam aveva dato a Elara il dispiacere più grande che lei potesse sopportare.
Poi aveva rivisto Kane, il fratello di lui, un ragazzo dagli occhi scuri e dal volto senza espressione.
«Sembra vuoto tanto quanto mi sento io».
Non lo conosceva molto bene. Lo aveva incontrato soltanto una volta nei sette anni in cui Kam e lei erano stati amici, e neppure allora come adesso era stato molto amichevole.
«Ricordo il modo in cui i suoi occhi sembravano seguirmi ovunque quella notte. Come mi sentivo formicolare la pelle ogni volta che coglievo il suo sguardo attraverso il cortile».
Dire che la presenza di Kane in quel momento la rendesse nervosa era un eufemismo. La metteva a disagio ma era anche uno degli uomini più attraenti che avesse mai visto.
Aveva le stesse qualità fisiche di Kam: mascella forte, labbra carnose, capelli folti e scuri. Ma a differenza sua che era allegro e giocherellone, Kane aveva un’espressione talmente accigliata da farlo sembrare perennemente ombroso. Il che, ovviamente, non faceva che aumentare il suo fascino.
Ritrovarsi in quel doloroso frangente dopo molto tempo fu strano per entrambi.
Ma catartico. Per cui quando Kane le propose di andare con lui in Italia, accettò:
«Ho bisogno di sentirmi di nuovo come la vecchia Elara, invece di questo involucro vuoto con cui me ne vado in giro da quando ho perso Kam».
Avrebbero trascorso insieme quattro settimane, sarebbe stata l’occasione per conoscersi meglio e affrontare lo stesso dolore che li accomunava. Niente altro era previsto, ma le cose andarono diversamente. Un istante prima erano solo degli estranei che stavano facendo uno strano viaggio attraversando mezzo mondo, quello dopo erano più che amici, che ridevano complici come se l’avessero fatto da sempre.
🖋️Un romanzo bellissimo, che affronta diverse tematiche, anche tragiche, ma racconta soprattutto di una sorta di triangolo amoroso dolce e straziante al contempo.
🖋️Kam mancava moltissimo a Elara, che di fatto non ha mai affrontato la sua perdita, cercando invece in ogni modo possibile di seppellire la sua memoria, in modo da alleviare quel senso colpa che la dilania da quando il suo migliore amico non c’è più.
E questo non le ha permesso di andare avanti, né di riconoscere quel nuovo meraviglioso amore che si è delineato in modo improvviso all’orizzonte.
«Il modo in cui mi sento con Kane è molto più intenso, sfibrante, crudo e potente. È il tipo di sensazione che si prova con tutto il corpo e non solo con cuore. È ovunque, intessuta dentro di me nel profondo».
Amare Kane però la faceva star male. Sensi di colpa e strani malesseri offuscavano quel sentimento che in maniera prepotente aveva iniziato a farsi spazio dentro di lei.
🖋️Un libro che mi ha particolarmente commossa. Le sofferenze patite da Elara, ma anche dai suoi genitori, sono le più terribili che si possano affrontare, e l’autrice ha saputo dar loro il giusto peso raccontando eventi si dolorosi, ma in maniera rispettosa. Ho amato moltissimo il personaggio del papà di Elara, un uomo saggio, altruista, onesto e schietto nelle sue riflessioni.
*Ringrazio la CE per la copia ARC *
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Quando Elara aveva quindici anni era sicura di star vivendo un’estate perfetta, trascorsa con il ragazzo perfetto, che era anche il suo migliore amico, Kam. Erano uniti e inseparabili:
«Pannocchietta e Fagiolino contro il mondo» «Per sempre» «Per sempre» ripeteva lei, ignara del fatto che invece il loro tempo stava per scadere.
Erano trascorsi alcuni anni e Kam aveva dato a Elara il dispiacere più grande che lei potesse sopportare.
Poi aveva rivisto Kane, il fratello di lui, un ragazzo dagli occhi scuri e dal volto senza espressione.
«Sembra vuoto tanto quanto mi sento io».
Non lo conosceva molto bene. Lo aveva incontrato soltanto una volta nei sette anni in cui Kam e lei erano stati amici, e neppure allora come adesso era stato molto amichevole.
«Ricordo il modo in cui i suoi occhi sembravano seguirmi ovunque quella notte. Come mi sentivo formicolare la pelle ogni volta che coglievo il suo sguardo attraverso il cortile».
Dire che la presenza di Kane in quel momento la rendesse nervosa era un eufemismo. La metteva a disagio ma era anche uno degli uomini più attraenti che avesse mai visto.
Aveva le stesse qualità fisiche di Kam: mascella forte, labbra carnose, capelli folti e scuri. Ma a differenza sua che era allegro e giocherellone, Kane aveva un’espressione talmente accigliata da farlo sembrare perennemente ombroso. Il che, ovviamente, non faceva che aumentare il suo fascino.
Ritrovarsi in quel doloroso frangente dopo molto tempo fu strano per entrambi.
Ma catartico. Per cui quando Kane le propose di andare con lui in Italia, accettò:
«Ho bisogno di sentirmi di nuovo come la vecchia Elara, invece di questo involucro vuoto con cui me ne vado in giro da quando ho perso Kam».
Avrebbero trascorso insieme quattro settimane, sarebbe stata l’occasione per conoscersi meglio e affrontare lo stesso dolore che li accomunava. Niente altro era previsto, ma le cose andarono diversamente. Un istante prima erano solo degli estranei che stavano facendo uno strano viaggio attraversando mezzo mondo, quello dopo erano più che amici, che ridevano complici come se l’avessero fatto da sempre.
🖋️Un romanzo bellissimo, che affronta diverse tematiche, anche tragiche, ma racconta soprattutto di una sorta di triangolo amoroso dolce e straziante al contempo.
🖋️Kam mancava moltissimo a Elara, che di fatto non ha mai affrontato la sua perdita, cercando invece in ogni modo possibile di seppellire la sua memoria, in modo da alleviare quel senso colpa che la dilania da quando il suo migliore amico non c’è più.
E questo non le ha permesso di andare avanti, né di riconoscere quel nuovo meraviglioso amore che si è delineato in modo improvviso all’orizzonte.
«Il modo in cui mi sento con Kane è molto più intenso, sfibrante, crudo e potente. È il tipo di sensazione che si prova con tutto il corpo e non solo con cuore. È ovunque, intessuta dentro di me nel profondo».
Amare Kane però la faceva star male. Sensi di colpa e strani malesseri offuscavano quel sentimento che in maniera prepotente aveva iniziato a farsi spazio dentro di lei.
🖋️Un libro che mi ha particolarmente commossa. Le sofferenze patite da Elara, ma anche dai suoi genitori, sono le più terribili che si possano affrontare, e l’autrice ha saputo dar loro il giusto peso raccontando eventi si dolorosi, ma in maniera rispettosa. Ho amato moltissimo il personaggio del papà di Elara, un uomo saggio, altruista, onesto e schietto nelle sue riflessioni.
*Ringrazio la CE per la copia ARC *
June 6, 2019
No estuvo tan mal como leí en algunas reseñas.
De hecho creo que me gustó y hasta lo llegué a disfrutar.
Entiendo que la relación se da demasiado rápido y hasta el amor surge muy rápido también pero siento que la autora lo supo justificar.
Es una lectura ligera y muy rápida de leer.
Además el epílogo me ganó los finales felices siempre me ponen de buen humor.
De hecho creo que me gustó y hasta lo llegué a disfrutar.
Entiendo que la relación se da demasiado rápido y hasta el amor surge muy rápido también pero siento que la autora lo supo justificar.
Es una lectura ligera y muy rápida de leer.
Además el epílogo me ganó los finales felices siempre me ponen de buen humor.
February 7, 2018
I know, it took a while for me to review this book...sorry!
I loved this book! Beautifully written...
The Road to You took me through a see-saw of emotions. It was such a joy to venture into a journey alongside the characters. I will say that things didn't really 'happen' the way the synopsis said it would... (Just putting that out there) but non the less...I loved every moment of reading every single world.
The Road to You was 'Simplistic' joy- in that, it didn't really have all the 'who-ha' or the unnecessary non-sense, I felt as though everything thing happened for a reason in this book.
Love it!
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February 9, 2018
It’s crazy that I’ve not read anything by this author before. This is why I love blog tours as I get introduced to some awesome authors. I can now add this authors previous books to my wish list as I loved this read.
I’m not gonna go into the storyline as I feel you need to go into this blind. I found it to be an emotional and angsty read. I had goosebumps reading parts of this book.
The Road to You is a brilliant well written standalone contemporary romance. This is definitely gonna be one of my favourite reads this year. A truly beautiful read.
I’m not gonna go into the storyline as I feel you need to go into this blind. I found it to be an emotional and angsty read. I had goosebumps reading parts of this book.
The Road to You is a brilliant well written standalone contemporary romance. This is definitely gonna be one of my favourite reads this year. A truly beautiful read.
August 29, 2021
Ho letto questo libro perché la trama me ne ricordava un altro che avevo amato tantissimi anni fa "Sei sempre stata mia di Jasinda Wilder" ma come sviluppo di trama siamo proprio su due pianeti diversi. È come se l'autrice avesse avuto paura di scavare e renderlo doloroso.
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March 28, 2018
The Road to You
Bravo Melissa Toppen!
I am so excited about this story. It exceeded my expectations. This story has obviously been told many, many times; none of which are as beautifully done as this. I read this like I was starved of time. I couldn't put it down. Kamden, Elara and Kane stole the show and my heart right out of my chest. I'm empty, there's nothing there!
Gosh, where to begin. . .
Kamden Thaler and Elara Menton are instant besties when they meet. Even though they're both attracted to one another they fast become best friends. Neither is aware of the others attraction, which leads to years of unrequited love. Tragically, the loss of Elara's friendship with Kam leaves her hallow and broken.
Kamden Thaler wasn’t just my best friend; he was the love of my life. . . my beginning, my middle, and my end. Without him, I’m lost. Without him, I don’t even know who I am.
Elara clings to Kane — Kam's older brother — in attempt to replace Kam with next best thing. Seemingly, Elara has the exact same affect on Kane as she did on Kam and Kane just so happens to eerily resemble his younger sibling; making it easier for the two of them to transition into a friendship. Though they started as a somewhat security blanket for one another, they both couldn't deny that something much deeper than that stirring between them.
I can’t stop myself from stealing glances at her out of the corner of my eye. It’s easy to see what Kam saw in her. She’s beautiful.
“I’m going to kiss you now, Elara. So if you don’t want me to, now’s your chance to say so.”
I’ve told myself we need to take things slow, but when he looks at me the way he’s looking at me right now. . .
“Come with me then.”
“Come with you where?”
“Italy,”
One romantic trip to Milan, Italy and 10 weeks cramped in a small one bedroom apartment with a majestic view, ignites a flame that has slowly been burning. These two kick off one of the sweetest, most erotic and emotionally charged romance's I have read all year.
“Fuck falling.” He pauses. “I’ve already hit the bottom. I’m serious, Elara. You’ve got me so fucking tied up I can’t even concentrate at work. All I can think about is you. Coming home to you. Being with you. . .
There was absolutely no shortage of tears on my end. The authors ability to make you feel exactly what the characters are feeling, was indeed a gift. I cried so many times and I honestly just can't stop thinking about this story.
Nothing perfect lasts forever. Hell, nothing lasts forever. . .
It has so many great things working: Both major characters POV, 2 handsome brooding Thaler men, a beautifully broken heroine, a breathtaking city fit for epic romance, lovely supporting character, a back story sewn into the pages of the present and so so much more. I fell too and I haven't quite hit the ground. A must read!
“Kam was my best friend. Perhaps even my first love. But you, Kane Thaler, you are my everything. You are my heart. My lungs. My flesh. The very blood that flows through my veins. You are as much a part of me as I am myself. This is with you.” I pull his hand from my neck and place it flat on my chest, directly over my heart.
Gahhh!😍
Bravo Melissa Toppen!
I am so excited about this story. It exceeded my expectations. This story has obviously been told many, many times; none of which are as beautifully done as this. I read this like I was starved of time. I couldn't put it down. Kamden, Elara and Kane stole the show and my heart right out of my chest. I'm empty, there's nothing there!
Gosh, where to begin. . .
Kamden Thaler and Elara Menton are instant besties when they meet. Even though they're both attracted to one another they fast become best friends. Neither is aware of the others attraction, which leads to years of unrequited love. Tragically, the loss of Elara's friendship with Kam leaves her hallow and broken.
Kamden Thaler wasn’t just my best friend; he was the love of my life. . . my beginning, my middle, and my end. Without him, I’m lost. Without him, I don’t even know who I am.
Elara clings to Kane — Kam's older brother — in attempt to replace Kam with next best thing. Seemingly, Elara has the exact same affect on Kane as she did on Kam and Kane just so happens to eerily resemble his younger sibling; making it easier for the two of them to transition into a friendship. Though they started as a somewhat security blanket for one another, they both couldn't deny that something much deeper than that stirring between them.
I can’t stop myself from stealing glances at her out of the corner of my eye. It’s easy to see what Kam saw in her. She’s beautiful.
“I’m going to kiss you now, Elara. So if you don’t want me to, now’s your chance to say so.”
I’ve told myself we need to take things slow, but when he looks at me the way he’s looking at me right now. . .
“Come with me then.”
“Come with you where?”
“Italy,”
One romantic trip to Milan, Italy and 10 weeks cramped in a small one bedroom apartment with a majestic view, ignites a flame that has slowly been burning. These two kick off one of the sweetest, most erotic and emotionally charged romance's I have read all year.
“Fuck falling.” He pauses. “I’ve already hit the bottom. I’m serious, Elara. You’ve got me so fucking tied up I can’t even concentrate at work. All I can think about is you. Coming home to you. Being with you. . .
There was absolutely no shortage of tears on my end. The authors ability to make you feel exactly what the characters are feeling, was indeed a gift. I cried so many times and I honestly just can't stop thinking about this story.
Nothing perfect lasts forever. Hell, nothing lasts forever. . .
It has so many great things working: Both major characters POV, 2 handsome brooding Thaler men, a beautifully broken heroine, a breathtaking city fit for epic romance, lovely supporting character, a back story sewn into the pages of the present and so so much more. I fell too and I haven't quite hit the ground. A must read!
“Kam was my best friend. Perhaps even my first love. But you, Kane Thaler, you are my everything. You are my heart. My lungs. My flesh. The very blood that flows through my veins. You are as much a part of me as I am myself. This is with you.” I pull his hand from my neck and place it flat on my chest, directly over my heart.
Gahhh!😍
January 20, 2018
I totally recommend this book to those of you that can handle emotion. I absolutely loved it and each time I picked it up to continue reading, I was transported into their world and felt their love, guilt, grief, and happiness as though it were my own.
Reading about Elara's journey of searching for self-forgiveness, dealing with her immense grief, and releasing herself from the clutches of guilt, had me in tears right from the start. This book now holds the record for bringing me to tears the quickest. Yes there were tears, a lot of them, but it only goes to show how amazing the writing was, how Melissa drew me in, made her characters real, and brought me into their world.
Right from the cryptic yet revealing blurb, the reader becomes aware that they are in for some angst in this one so I really hope I'm being vague and spoiler-free. I also hope I'm enticing you to read The Road To You, which has easily received 5 stars from me and taken a spot on my favorites list for 2018.
You can expect to be exposed to angst surrounding the devastating events the characters must endure and try to survive. It was a very emotional journey for me, one that brought me face to face with my past and opened old, unhealed wounds. Even though that was painful and had me in tears, the message Melissa brought was beautiful and cathartic. I'm so happy I've read this book. It helped me deal with my own grief, guilt, and memories of my own sibling who left this earth much young. I understand how Kane feels, how he knows his life today would not be what it is had terrible things not happened. How can we ever pick one over the other.
This book will certainly effect people differently. I was hit hard, to the center of my being. It left me somewhat numb, almost in a fog of reflection, recalling parts of the story in my head and I easily had tears welling in my eyes again. I guess I just really felt the pain and the loss deeply. Ultimately, this story made me smile, the love outweighing the heartache, but it was a rough road. Life is a road, full of twists, curves, and turns. None of us know what tomorrow will bring and Melissa reminded me to live life today.
Reading about Elara's journey of searching for self-forgiveness, dealing with her immense grief, and releasing herself from the clutches of guilt, had me in tears right from the start. This book now holds the record for bringing me to tears the quickest. Yes there were tears, a lot of them, but it only goes to show how amazing the writing was, how Melissa drew me in, made her characters real, and brought me into their world.
Right from the cryptic yet revealing blurb, the reader becomes aware that they are in for some angst in this one so I really hope I'm being vague and spoiler-free. I also hope I'm enticing you to read The Road To You, which has easily received 5 stars from me and taken a spot on my favorites list for 2018.
You can expect to be exposed to angst surrounding the devastating events the characters must endure and try to survive. It was a very emotional journey for me, one that brought me face to face with my past and opened old, unhealed wounds. Even though that was painful and had me in tears, the message Melissa brought was beautiful and cathartic. I'm so happy I've read this book. It helped me deal with my own grief, guilt, and memories of my own sibling who left this earth much young. I understand how Kane feels, how he knows his life today would not be what it is had terrible things not happened. How can we ever pick one over the other.
This book will certainly effect people differently. I was hit hard, to the center of my being. It left me somewhat numb, almost in a fog of reflection, recalling parts of the story in my head and I easily had tears welling in my eyes again. I guess I just really felt the pain and the loss deeply. Ultimately, this story made me smile, the love outweighing the heartache, but it was a rough road. Life is a road, full of twists, curves, and turns. None of us know what tomorrow will bring and Melissa reminded me to live life today.
January 25, 2018
THE ROAD TO YOU: Is a full length, standalone contemporary romance novel by Melissa Toppen. This book will need tissues and tons of chocolate- Because just saying this book pulled at my heart isn't enough. When reading this story, I was transported into the characters’ world and felt their love, guilt, grief, and happiness as though it were my own. Kam, Kane and Elara's story is so raw, passionate, and at times, heartbreaking. The author writes a story full of love, heartbreak, pain, grief, loss ,guilt, hope, forgiveness and 2nd chances. Here is a beautiful story about a woman and how she loves two different men. The difficult choices she had to make after tragedy hits ; Elara doesn’t handle things well yet in this story we are shown the path she took and who was there for her. This is a definate keeper of a romance read. This is told in a dual POV and wow, even though Kam and Kane are quite different men, their love for Elara is so true and bright. It isn’t the easiest read but it is one that will stay with you long after the story is over. It is just that good and satisfying , one that I would recommend to any reader looking for a 2nd chance romance read or a love after tragedy read. It is food for the romance soul.
My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
January 22, 2018
-Lynzi, 5 stars
There is nothing I love more when reading, than going into a book not knowing what I'm gonna get. Not knowing what I'm getting myself into. I love the surprise. I love the twists. I love the turns. So I honestly don't read blurbs half the time, because I just don't want to know.
All I needed to know was this author's name, and I was instantly jumping on the opportunity to review it. Because first off, it's Melissa Toppen. If you haven't read anything by her, then you need to. Like as soon as possible. From the books of hers I have read, I have never finished one disappointed or unsatisfied. Her books leave me in awe and some times a little heart broken. But I absolutely love them!!
This one was no different. Like I said earlier, I tend to not read blurbs and boy did this one catch me off guard. In a good way of course, but wow. This story was so much more than awesome. It was pain. It was confusion. It was growth. It was strengthening. It was healing. Which are all amazing things, but the one thing that blew my mind was that it wasn't overly hot. Which is an AMAZING thing. Especially in this story. Someone could have easily over sexed it, and Melissa didn't, which I am so grateful for. Oh there were moments, but it didn't over power the incredible story line. The book world definitely needs more books like this. :)
Elara has been in love with her best friend for as long as she can remember. But when life proves to be the cruel witch it is, she realizes she has to face a life without her best friend by her side. With everything she faces she finds comfort in the arms of the last person she thought. But when comfort turns into more, confusion and guilt set in, leaving her mind and heart in even a worse state than before.
Normally I say a little about each main character, but in this review I won't. I don't want to give too much away, nor do I want to take attention away from Elara. Of course there is a man in this story, or men for that matter, who are pretty awesome. And this book is technically a book about all of them, but I see it as more of Elara's. This is her grief, guilt, pain, joy, love and peace. This is her book through and through and it was an amazing one. ;)
There is nothing I love more when reading, than going into a book not knowing what I'm gonna get. Not knowing what I'm getting myself into. I love the surprise. I love the twists. I love the turns. So I honestly don't read blurbs half the time, because I just don't want to know.
All I needed to know was this author's name, and I was instantly jumping on the opportunity to review it. Because first off, it's Melissa Toppen. If you haven't read anything by her, then you need to. Like as soon as possible. From the books of hers I have read, I have never finished one disappointed or unsatisfied. Her books leave me in awe and some times a little heart broken. But I absolutely love them!!
This one was no different. Like I said earlier, I tend to not read blurbs and boy did this one catch me off guard. In a good way of course, but wow. This story was so much more than awesome. It was pain. It was confusion. It was growth. It was strengthening. It was healing. Which are all amazing things, but the one thing that blew my mind was that it wasn't overly hot. Which is an AMAZING thing. Especially in this story. Someone could have easily over sexed it, and Melissa didn't, which I am so grateful for. Oh there were moments, but it didn't over power the incredible story line. The book world definitely needs more books like this. :)
Elara has been in love with her best friend for as long as she can remember. But when life proves to be the cruel witch it is, she realizes she has to face a life without her best friend by her side. With everything she faces she finds comfort in the arms of the last person she thought. But when comfort turns into more, confusion and guilt set in, leaving her mind and heart in even a worse state than before.
Normally I say a little about each main character, but in this review I won't. I don't want to give too much away, nor do I want to take attention away from Elara. Of course there is a man in this story, or men for that matter, who are pretty awesome. And this book is technically a book about all of them, but I see it as more of Elara's. This is her grief, guilt, pain, joy, love and peace. This is her book through and through and it was an amazing one. ;)
January 14, 2020
pełna ciepła historia ;)
February 8, 2018
Wow, what an unforgettable story. Talk about a book hangover.
This is my first Melissa Toppen book but not my last. I had no idea what I was getting into as I did not read any of the reviews. But I will say this, I had to get tissues and my husband was wondering what was wrong with me. This is such an emotional rollercoaster of a story, with the back and forth of the then and now. These characters are such amazing people that this book makes it a must-read of 2018
I will say with all of the wonderful stories coming out already that I have read, I am so happy that I had the opportunity to read this one.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
This is my first Melissa Toppen book but not my last. I had no idea what I was getting into as I did not read any of the reviews. But I will say this, I had to get tissues and my husband was wondering what was wrong with me. This is such an emotional rollercoaster of a story, with the back and forth of the then and now. These characters are such amazing people that this book makes it a must-read of 2018
I will say with all of the wonderful stories coming out already that I have read, I am so happy that I had the opportunity to read this one.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
August 17, 2020
2 estrellas
ehhh no fue de mi agrado, ¿por qué?
Bueno primero la protagonista se relaciona con dos personas que resultan ser hermanos que aunque no ocurre al mismo tiempo y en otros libros no me ha molestado aquí sí, porque no ha pasado ni un mes desde que Kam ha fallecido y ya el otro está con su intensidad, presionando a Elara para que no esté triste y otras tonterías, cuando se sabe que hay que pasar por un periodo de duelo y llorar por esa persona amada, puede ser un tiempo corto o largo pero debes pasar por ese periodo para poder continuar y seguir adelante y en este caso el protagonista (Kane) no le permitió eso a Elara.... claro ya casi al final se dio cuenta de esto, pero durante la lectura me dio rabia como presionaba a la prota.
Por esta razón Kane no me gustó, siento que no tuvo ningún respeto por la memoria de su hermano, y aunque la autora trato de justificar cada cosa en este libro no me convenció. Sentí la relación entre ellos muy precipitada, teniendo en cuenta lo que había pasado.
Creo que si todo esto hubiera pasado unos años después de la muerte de Kam no me hubiese fastidiado tanto la situación.
ehhh no fue de mi agrado, ¿por qué?
Bueno primero la protagonista se relaciona con dos personas que resultan ser hermanos que aunque no ocurre al mismo tiempo y en otros libros no me ha molestado aquí sí, porque no ha pasado ni un mes desde que Kam ha fallecido y ya el otro está con su intensidad, presionando a Elara para que no esté triste y otras tonterías, cuando se sabe que hay que pasar por un periodo de duelo y llorar por esa persona amada, puede ser un tiempo corto o largo pero debes pasar por ese periodo para poder continuar y seguir adelante y en este caso el protagonista (Kane) no le permitió eso a Elara.... claro ya casi al final se dio cuenta de esto, pero durante la lectura me dio rabia como presionaba a la prota.
Por esta razón Kane no me gustó, siento que no tuvo ningún respeto por la memoria de su hermano, y aunque la autora trato de justificar cada cosa en este libro no me convenció. Sentí la relación entre ellos muy precipitada, teniendo en cuenta lo que había pasado.
Creo que si todo esto hubiera pasado unos años después de la muerte de Kam no me hubiese fastidiado tanto la situación.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 26, 2018
The road to you is a stand-alone novel by Melissa Toppen. It was wonderfully angsty and emotional, my fave kind of read! I read this book pretty much all night long because I couldn’t stop! It is about Kam, Kane, and Elara. Best to go in without reading a ton of reviews because you don’t want any spoilers. Final thoughts, beautiful 2nd chance romance
June 6, 2019
Lindo y sin tanto drama, aunque en un momento estuve preguntándome si es que no pasaría nada interesante🤣
March 21, 2018
Teen age girl 'in love with the boy next door'. They never cross the friends line for 7 years. He dies. She moves on to his brother. I know a just pretty much summed up the preview so why did I read it? I thought it might have been well written and had a decent story line but it didn't. Not sure where all the high ratings came from.
January 12, 2018
This story is emotional and very touching! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
January 6, 2018
This book is all the feels. The Road To You is a beautiful heart aching feel it in your soul book. From the very beginning I was drawn in and held to a gooey mess. I wiped my tears from my eyes many times over. Elara makes me want to just hug her tight with all that she has endured. The impact that Kam and Kane have on her is epic. When it comes down to it you feel the love she shares with them. Watching her world tumble tore me in pieces. I don't think it was until the very end that I finally felt my heart being put back right along side Elaras. How could you not fall in love with Kane and Kam. It was easy to see how Elara did and how the brothers feel for her. I felt this love down in my soul. Melissa Toppen has such a knack for pulling at your emotions. She makes you want to yell and scream because seriously how could you. But just wow what read. SO SO GOOD. I loved every single tear that flowed. So yes be prepared with those tissues ladies and gents because they will be needed. This book I couldn't put down and NEEDS TO BE READ. Seriously pick The Road to You up and hold on for this emotional yet soul searing read.
Shelved as 'not-interested'
October 9, 2018I didn’t like the blurb and add to the mix Dilek’s note..
Not happening
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I keep wondering if I am being too picky or a prude for I don’t like any kind of romance/relationship/ involving brothers. It gives me an icky feeling... ewww
Not happening
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I keep wondering if I am being too picky or a prude for I don’t like any kind of romance/relationship/ involving brothers. It gives me an icky feeling... ewww
February 28, 2021
The Road to You by Melissa Toppen is a full-length, standalone romance novel. The audiobook is narrated by Nicle Marie Blessing.
Meet Elara. Karma nearly destroyed her, it shattered her heart and broke her in pieces. It´s the day she has to say goodbye to the half of her heart. And then there's the brother who puts her back together. Two brothers nearly identical and yet so different.
Elara works as receptionist at her aunts salon and Kane is a successful consultant in risk management. Both are lost over the loss of a loved one.
The Road to You is a emotional read, I started reading and was captivated. This story has it all—tension, angst, suspense and heartbreak. I've smiled, laughed, cried and was angry at some point. It is not often I feel so connected to the characters, but Melissa Toppen has accomplished just that. I love the story, the characters and the words.
I give 4,5 emotional stars.
Meet Elara. Karma nearly destroyed her, it shattered her heart and broke her in pieces. It´s the day she has to say goodbye to the half of her heart. And then there's the brother who puts her back together. Two brothers nearly identical and yet so different.
Elara works as receptionist at her aunts salon and Kane is a successful consultant in risk management. Both are lost over the loss of a loved one.
The Road to You is a emotional read, I started reading and was captivated. This story has it all—tension, angst, suspense and heartbreak. I've smiled, laughed, cried and was angry at some point. It is not often I feel so connected to the characters, but Melissa Toppen has accomplished just that. I love the story, the characters and the words.
I give 4,5 emotional stars.
Shelved as 'dnf'
January 25, 2018Okay this is sweet love story and all. But it's boring.
Two people who haven't talked much before started talking just like that after the death of their mutual connection (hero's brother and heroine's best friend). Unbelievable.
Not for me.
Two people who haven't talked much before started talking just like that after the death of their mutual connection (hero's brother and heroine's best friend). Unbelievable.
Not for me.
August 11, 2021
La strada verso te di Melissa Toppen non è solo un libro con due bellissime storie d’amore ma è un libro sul senso della vita, colma di sorrisi e lacrime. Quando ho letto la sinossi non potevo immaginare che il romanzo sarebbe stato così coinvolgente e struggente. Eppure, tutta la forza della trama e dei personaggi principali la si percepisce dirompente dall’inizio e non vi abbandona fino all’ultima frase.
La bellissima Elara è una ragazza di ventidue anni che, nonostante la giovane età, ha già provato sulla sua pelle cosa voglia dire perdere delle persone importanti della vita. È lei la nostra vera protagonista con cui si crea immediatamente una forte empatia. Il libro, in un abile equilibrio, presenta Elara oggi e nei sette anni precedenti. Elara ventiduenne è smarrita, non riesce a trovare un senso alla vita ed è come se vivesse perennemente in apnea, soffocata dal senso di colpa, in attesa di una nuova ragione per continuare a respirare, amare, vivere. Al contrario, Elara quindicenne è una giovane e solare ragazza che rappresenta pienamente l’euforia adolescenziale del carpe diem, una piccola donna curiosa e amante della vita. Di quella curiosità tipica degli adolescenti che si sentono forti e con tutta la vita davanti a sé, sprezzanti dei limiti esterni ed interni a loro.
Accanto ad Elara, ci sono due fratelli Kam e Kane, simili fisicamente ma decisamente diversi caratterialmente e nel modo in cui interagiscono con lei. Il primo è il suo migliore amico, il suo amore adolescenziale che la segue ovunque, sono inseparabili e insieme affrontano la scalata verso il loro futuro. Kane invece, rappresenta l’amore più maturo e consapevole, che sfida e protegge Elara, aiutandola a riscoprire se stessa e ritrovare lui stesso la spinta per tornare a vivere. Il loro amore sboccia in un viaggio in Italia, la cui meta è rappresentata come lo scrigno di ricordi ed emozioni passate e una promessa per il futuro insieme.
Nel corso delle pagine, troverete ogni vostra sensazione e ogni vostro pensiero, scritto nero su bianco. L’autrice è stata magica nel trasportare tutto il nostro coinvolgimento nelle parole della protagonista. Vi ritroverete anche voi vulnerabili, senza sapere se essere felici per la storia tra Kane ed Elara, o a disagio nei confronti di Kam. Un alternarsi di scrupoli che sembrano come fili che si aggrovigliano tra loro e che improvvisamente vengono sciolti da Elara. La nostra protagonista che ci legge nel cuore e nella mente, si pone domande che vi porrete anche voi durante la lettura, per trovare le giuste risposte attraverso le parole dettate dal cuore della stessa Elara.
“Per molto tempo mi sono sentita in colpa perché ti amavo, perché amare te significava amare un po’ meno lui. Ma io non amo di meno lui, amo te ma in modo diverso.”
Infine, una menzione ai personaggi secondari. Non troverete i migliori amici che supportano i nostri protagonisti abbandonati e soli davanti agli imprevisti della vita. Ci sono invece i loro genitori, che amano i loro figli e che riescono a leggere saggiamente nei loro cuori anticipando paure e sentimenti.
“Sai bene che non ti perdoneresti mai se lasciassi che i tuoi nervi ti impedissero di cogliere quest’opportunità. La vita è tutta una questione di possibilità, Elara. Possibilità, scelte, ricordi”
Il libro è scritto molto bene, è fluido e vi risulterà molto difficile staccarvi. È assurdo quanto la scrittura sia così piacevole e scorrevole mentre ogni singola parola possiede quella profondità da incollarsi alle pareti del cuore. Complimenti a Melissa Toppen per questa appassionante storia e per i suoi personaggi e complimenti anche alla casa editrice per la traduzione impeccabile del romanzo.
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La bellissima Elara è una ragazza di ventidue anni che, nonostante la giovane età, ha già provato sulla sua pelle cosa voglia dire perdere delle persone importanti della vita. È lei la nostra vera protagonista con cui si crea immediatamente una forte empatia. Il libro, in un abile equilibrio, presenta Elara oggi e nei sette anni precedenti. Elara ventiduenne è smarrita, non riesce a trovare un senso alla vita ed è come se vivesse perennemente in apnea, soffocata dal senso di colpa, in attesa di una nuova ragione per continuare a respirare, amare, vivere. Al contrario, Elara quindicenne è una giovane e solare ragazza che rappresenta pienamente l’euforia adolescenziale del carpe diem, una piccola donna curiosa e amante della vita. Di quella curiosità tipica degli adolescenti che si sentono forti e con tutta la vita davanti a sé, sprezzanti dei limiti esterni ed interni a loro.
Accanto ad Elara, ci sono due fratelli Kam e Kane, simili fisicamente ma decisamente diversi caratterialmente e nel modo in cui interagiscono con lei. Il primo è il suo migliore amico, il suo amore adolescenziale che la segue ovunque, sono inseparabili e insieme affrontano la scalata verso il loro futuro. Kane invece, rappresenta l’amore più maturo e consapevole, che sfida e protegge Elara, aiutandola a riscoprire se stessa e ritrovare lui stesso la spinta per tornare a vivere. Il loro amore sboccia in un viaggio in Italia, la cui meta è rappresentata come lo scrigno di ricordi ed emozioni passate e una promessa per il futuro insieme.
Nel corso delle pagine, troverete ogni vostra sensazione e ogni vostro pensiero, scritto nero su bianco. L’autrice è stata magica nel trasportare tutto il nostro coinvolgimento nelle parole della protagonista. Vi ritroverete anche voi vulnerabili, senza sapere se essere felici per la storia tra Kane ed Elara, o a disagio nei confronti di Kam. Un alternarsi di scrupoli che sembrano come fili che si aggrovigliano tra loro e che improvvisamente vengono sciolti da Elara. La nostra protagonista che ci legge nel cuore e nella mente, si pone domande che vi porrete anche voi durante la lettura, per trovare le giuste risposte attraverso le parole dettate dal cuore della stessa Elara.
“Per molto tempo mi sono sentita in colpa perché ti amavo, perché amare te significava amare un po’ meno lui. Ma io non amo di meno lui, amo te ma in modo diverso.”
Infine, una menzione ai personaggi secondari. Non troverete i migliori amici che supportano i nostri protagonisti abbandonati e soli davanti agli imprevisti della vita. Ci sono invece i loro genitori, che amano i loro figli e che riescono a leggere saggiamente nei loro cuori anticipando paure e sentimenti.
“Sai bene che non ti perdoneresti mai se lasciassi che i tuoi nervi ti impedissero di cogliere quest’opportunità. La vita è tutta una questione di possibilità, Elara. Possibilità, scelte, ricordi”
Il libro è scritto molto bene, è fluido e vi risulterà molto difficile staccarvi. È assurdo quanto la scrittura sia così piacevole e scorrevole mentre ogni singola parola possiede quella profondità da incollarsi alle pareti del cuore. Complimenti a Melissa Toppen per questa appassionante storia e per i suoi personaggi e complimenti anche alla casa editrice per la traduzione impeccabile del romanzo.
Continua su: https://www.vanitiromancebook.com/boo...
January 23, 2018
The Road to You is an excellent read. It is a deep emotional story. Beautifully written, with a storyline that is so engaging you will not want to stop reading. The Characters are complex and as their story unfolds your emotions go on a rollercoaster ride. A powerful story of love, loss, pain, grief, guilt and second chances. A amazing book that is perfect for readers that enjoy high emotional content and a story driven romance. I'm posting a voluntary, honest review after reading an advance copy.
July 9, 2019
"Life is all about chances. Chances, choices, memories. These are all the things we get."
This book was so emotionally draining. It was beautiful in every sense of the way. A little rushed maybe, but so beautiful.
"I used to be a girl who needed to control everything. Now I know that sometimes the best things happen when you just let go."
This book was so emotionally draining. It was beautiful in every sense of the way. A little rushed maybe, but so beautiful.
"I used to be a girl who needed to control everything. Now I know that sometimes the best things happen when you just let go."
January 23, 2018
I love Melissa Toppen's books. She always takes me on a roller-coaster (which is ironic since I actually hate roller coasters!
I loved how the book started with a scene from the past, with Kam and Elara. The auto really did a great job of showcasing the friendship, affection and love between Kam and Elara.
Even though I had all the faith in the world that the author would make me love this story, I was worried. With all the "flashbacks"/past scenes, I just couldn't see how Elara was going to end up with Kane. Would it be believable!? Would there be chemistry!? Would it feel like he was just a replacement for Kam!?
I honestly shouldn't have worried, because the author took her time. Setting up the friendship and eventual relationship between Kane and Elara. I loved seeing them slowly fall for each other as their friendship developed. But, like I said...roller-coaster...I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. And it did. I was practically reading with my eyes closed because I couldn't watch as things blew up.
Things definitely blew up. I was expecting it, just not quite in the way it happened. But it had to happen so that there wouldn’t be any issue or confusion between the characters as to who was being chosen and why.
I have to say that I loved the way Kane loved Elara. I loved seeing him so into her and how much he wanted her.
This book definitely surprised me, in such a good way, and I definitely recommend it!
July 25, 2021
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Le sinossi sono una parte importante di un libro. Ci sono le sinossi che rivelano troppo, quelle troppo misteriose, quelle telegrafiche, anche quelle ingannevoli. A quest’ultima categoria appartiene la sinossi di La strada verso te di Melissa Toppen, una sinossi che sembra urlare TRIANGOLO in ogni sua parola. Un triangolo che, nei fatti, non esiste, perché La strada verso te è un #contemporaryromance #autoconclusivo che semplicemente definirei in maniera inappropriata #secondchance. Inappropriata perché non c’è nessuna storia interrotta che lotta per ricominciare, se non quella che i protagonisti vivono con sé stessi. Non c’è neppure una ragazza divisa fra due fratelli e legami famigliari che si lacerano a causa due occhi blu. Ci sono Elara e Kane, a terra con le gambe rotte, che lottano per rialzarsi in piedi, appoggiandosi vicendevolmente uno alla mano dell’altra, mani troppo deboli perché possano sostenere il reciproco peso da sole. Questo libro è la storia di un lutto. È il racconto di come sia possibile riprendersi quando il destino strappa via un fratello, un amico, il primo amore. È il racconto di una rinascita, è il racconto di una crescita. È la storia di come sia possibile amare e tornare ad amare, nonostante i sensi di colpa, nonostante la convinzione che l’amore della vita sia già finito, nonostante la certezza che non si rivedranno mai più gli occhi che ci scavavano dentro. Nonostante la sicurezza che una donna non potrà mai essere univocamente tua, nonostante un dolore sempre presente che unisce ma non condiziona, nonostante una presenza costante che non sarà un fantasma, piuttosto un custode.
“Ti stai chiedendo la stessa cosa che mi sto chiedendo io. Tutto questo è per via di Kam o è per noi?”
Pensieri di profondo dolore si accompagnano a pagine sexy e serene, in un romanzo intenso che regala molti spunti di riflessione sulla vita, l’amore, la crescita. Una lezione di come la felicità può sempre tornare e rapirci, anche quando tutto sembra perso, anche quando qualcosa non tornerà mai al posto giusto. Una lezione su come è giusto e umano che sia così.
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Le sinossi sono una parte importante di un libro. Ci sono le sinossi che rivelano troppo, quelle troppo misteriose, quelle telegrafiche, anche quelle ingannevoli. A quest’ultima categoria appartiene la sinossi di La strada verso te di Melissa Toppen, una sinossi che sembra urlare TRIANGOLO in ogni sua parola. Un triangolo che, nei fatti, non esiste, perché La strada verso te è un #contemporaryromance #autoconclusivo che semplicemente definirei in maniera inappropriata #secondchance. Inappropriata perché non c’è nessuna storia interrotta che lotta per ricominciare, se non quella che i protagonisti vivono con sé stessi. Non c’è neppure una ragazza divisa fra due fratelli e legami famigliari che si lacerano a causa due occhi blu. Ci sono Elara e Kane, a terra con le gambe rotte, che lottano per rialzarsi in piedi, appoggiandosi vicendevolmente uno alla mano dell’altra, mani troppo deboli perché possano sostenere il reciproco peso da sole. Questo libro è la storia di un lutto. È il racconto di come sia possibile riprendersi quando il destino strappa via un fratello, un amico, il primo amore. È il racconto di una rinascita, è il racconto di una crescita. È la storia di come sia possibile amare e tornare ad amare, nonostante i sensi di colpa, nonostante la convinzione che l’amore della vita sia già finito, nonostante la certezza che non si rivedranno mai più gli occhi che ci scavavano dentro. Nonostante la sicurezza che una donna non potrà mai essere univocamente tua, nonostante un dolore sempre presente che unisce ma non condiziona, nonostante una presenza costante che non sarà un fantasma, piuttosto un custode.
“Ti stai chiedendo la stessa cosa che mi sto chiedendo io. Tutto questo è per via di Kam o è per noi?”
Pensieri di profondo dolore si accompagnano a pagine sexy e serene, in un romanzo intenso che regala molti spunti di riflessione sulla vita, l’amore, la crescita. Una lezione di come la felicità può sempre tornare e rapirci, anche quando tutto sembra perso, anche quando qualcosa non tornerà mai al posto giusto. Una lezione su come è giusto e umano che sia così.
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