The writing is amazing and kept me glued to my kindle
938125
STARS: 5
POV: First
SERIES: Yes
CLIFFHANGER: Yes

As far as broken Heroes go, Clint takes the cake.  Despite him being a big tough (hot and sexy) Marine, I want to huggle (hug/cuddle) him HARD!  This man shattered my heart and my soul.

Clint wanted death.  He waited for her to come visit.  The void left in him by his mother's death was unfillable.  So he joined the Marines and put every ounce of himself into completing each mission as it was thrown at him.  He never saw his next mission and he was ill prepared to reach his objective.

Haven fell into his life and all Clint could think to do was protect her from all dangers.  He wanted to be the hero for her.  Little did he know that she would end up healing broken parts of himself.  Clint is in a new war zone.  He hasn't been trained for the things he is going to face with Haven in his life.

Get ready people because this is one ride you will not want to miss!  The writing is amazing and kept me glued to my kindle.  I felt every sadness, every joy, every frown, every smile.  I loved this book.  The cliffhanger had me swiping like a maniac screaming!  Ugh what a way to end the first book!  Xavier, can I please go back in time and take little 10 year old Clint by the hand and make him cookies and hug him and (ok fine...enough with this long run on sentence).  My heart is still shattered and I cannot wait to read book 2!  *Alpha* Go 1-click!
3963793
I breezed through this story!  Such amazing writing and flows smoothly.  I amuse there'll be another book on the series, and would be thoroughly upset if there isn't because it is just that good!
3704195
I bought this book at a used book store.  I haven't sat down to read a book in literally YEARS!  I picked up this book and couldn't put it down.  My husband was shocked.  The writing was extremely compelling and comparatively, the abuse was tame - but written in a very emotional way.  Once the story started resolving itself during the final chapters I did find my attention waining, but it added a few twists and turns to keep me going.  Overall I very much enjoyed it - and I admit it takes alot for me to get interested in sitting down and reading a book so that's saying ALOT.
2513134
Im still amazed from the writing and the amazing story of this sci-fi trilogy. The fantasy and the writing talent of this author are surely great. I have never read anything so imaginary, with great vision. This book took me to another world, world filled with amazing characters, love, imagination and adventures. I adore how the author combined the human and alien contact. I don't want to reveal much about the story, but I must tell that this trilogy kept me up till late at night and it was the first thing I touched and read in the morning. It got me hooked, I enjoyed every moment and that is why I will recommend it to anyone.
3319424
The writing in this book is beautiful, the description and imagery in the book captivated me from the beginning. I just couldn't believe what I was reading, the character surprised me so much and left me yearning to know more about them, full of complexities. For fan of Avatar the Last Airbender or Legend of Korra, Snow Like ashes, Graceling, and Throne of Glass.
4145776
Was astounded by information I never knew. The writing kept me interested throughout and I hated to see it end
2450617
I'm not sure how I feel about this one, and it's getting 4 stars because I loved the writing AND it really did keep me glued to my kindle.
It was creepy and witty and disturbing at times, but I found myself rationalizing with Joe's character and even pulling for him! I couldn't believe myself for falling into his brain the way I did. And he stayed in my head for quite some time after.
This book is not a romance although I found myself finding things he did--oddly romantic and even though the sex isn't overly dramatized or graphic I found it to be really hot.
Where the book fell a little short for me was in the end. I guess I needed something different to happen. I have no clue what that is, but it just left me a little uneasy.
It was truly a great read if you can go into it with an open mind. But don't expect rainbows and flowers from this one.
4722120
I really loved a lot of things about this book. I have more words to say about it but I haven't quite put them all together yet.

I did see the ending coming which means it didn't have as much of an impact on me, but I thought the writing in this book is so over the moon great that this book needed to be given 5 stars.

This book is incredibly well written. You really get in the mind of the main character and everyone in the book feels so real. The characters are so vivid and lovable. The story is engaging and I just really freaking loved every single minute of reading this book.  Please read it!
10053
I just so happened to pick this up at my library. It was on the table of new-releases and since memoir is one of my favorite genres I thought I'd bring it home and give it a try. I was hooked from the very first page. I read it with my baby napping on my chest while we waited for Hurricane Irma to pass. The writing is so beautiful and the story is gripping. My youngest son was born with severe kidney reflux, and while I have only dipped my toes in the shallow end of having a medically complicated child, I have been baptized, full-immersion style, into the deep waters of parental anxiety for a hospitalized child. I connected with this story on so many levels and enjoyed reading every page.
2108237
Fantastic writing, this read was captivating, sensuous and haunting.
The plot was exciting, full of mystery and sensuous twists and turns. Sally's character was so well developed and relatable, I loved this read from beginning to end.
Sally is a lonely county coroner, married to her job and right now there's a unique killer on the loose with a peculiar calling card. She meets mysterious Derek and he makes her an offer that brings her to a crossroads regarding them and the rest of her life.
Continue living a mundane life and playing it safe or feel better but take a risk with the unknown.
Who is this Derek?
This book ends in a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to find out what next!
3955008
I'd heard the hype about this book but wasn't interested in purchasing it.  Then I got my kindle and got a free sample.  And before I read very far, I found myself buying a "real" copy for my best friend in addition to the copy I bought for my kindle.  This author can write!  I loved the way his writing put me "there," made me "see" afresh.  I loved his characterization, especially of the dogs and Edgar.  I don't cry often, but somewhere around 92 % through (that's how you measure your place on kindle), I "lost it" and couldn't quit crying for some time.  I've read that others don't like the ending, and I didn't either, but not because it doesn't fit the book.  I think it fits it just fine, but I wanted something else to happen.  And yet, after the point where I "lost it," I didn't read with the same attention.  That's okay though.  That was how I was able to let go.  This is one amazing book and I consider my life enriched for having read it.
3933735
An amazing story that has stayed w/me for many days after reading it
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Original review @ 125Pages.com

I don't know f I have ever had a harder review to write, as to say much about What Lies Between Us is to be super spoiler-y. And as you all know, I am a spoiler free zone. Here is what I can say. Holy crapsticks was the writing amazing. Full of incredible depth and emotion I was riveted. Our narrator begins the tale as a girl living an idyllic life as the only beloved daughter in a well to do family in Sri Lanka. As she tells us of her life and friends you really get to know and care for her. Then, a series of things (I know super vague) happen and she moves to America with family. As she tries to find her identity in a new country she learns and prospers. As she grows we feel with her and understand her motivations. Then crazy things and stuff happens and oh lord I was not prepared.

As I previously stated Nayomi Munaweera can write. Emotional and gripping What Lies Between Us was superbly crafted. The world Munaweera created was vivid and intriguing. The pacing was fine, some parts seemed to drag on a bit too long and some other things seemed glossed over, but the whole worked. The plot was intriguing with a few super powerful points tempered with the banal everyday. The characters were well thought out and, while a few were weaker, our narrator made up for any shortcomings. I had one issue with the very last paragraph as it seemed unnecessary, and I enjoyed the intrigue of not knowing. Sometimes every piece does not have to be wrapped up to be complete.

What Lies Between Us is one of those books I will remember. Even though a few points were a little lacking to me, the powerful writing eclipsed it. Munaweera is a writer capable of injecting pure emotion in her words and I really connected with her tale.

Favorite lines  But there is something else. There was a war, just not the one they are thinking of. In the shadow of that greater war, there was another smaller one. It was enacted within my body and between my bones. It took the small, delicate creation that I was, smashed it with a hammer, and set it upside down. All my pieces fell in the wrong order. I was separated from myself, and empty, echoing spaces were opened in me for a far darker inhabitant. No one knew, no one suspected. And yet even this smaller war is not my excuse. My sin is only and ever my own.

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
273400
The way the story flows is incredible. I really enjoyed the author's writing and the way she captivated the story so fluidly. It kept me turning the pages...until the, well, I can't say the end because now I'm dying for the next one! Great, sexy read that kept you wanting to now more with every swipe of the page.
3917623
Once I started this book I couldn't put it down! The writing is done well and I found myself immersed in the story quite easily and I felt the author did a wonderful job conveying the emotional states of each character. The ending threw me for a bit of a loop but it was better than how I thought it would end.

Loved it! I can't wait to see more by this author.
1242767
Once I started, I couldn't stop. The words and the plot held me spellbound
1413396
"Ruined" by Tracy Wolff was an incredible read and after days of pondering how to right this review I am still not sure if i will do it justice ,but here it goes!

The writing was great,I was drawn to the characters and they came to life for me, I was drawn into there stories and felt for each one of them Chloe and Ethan's story so far has left me ruined, wondering when the next book will be available.

Chloe Girard is young college student excited to start her first day at Frost Industries in their legal department as an intern , this is her dream position and her dream company. Frost industries is foremost in biomedical market place and one of the greenest companies and, employee friendly .Chloe dresses to impress nice suit and a pair of sky high Louis Vittons ( a gift from her roommate) and she s now paying for it , her feet are killing her after having the grand tour of the complex and now all she wants is a smoothie for lunch but the smoothie guy is arguing with her, after some pretty funny banter back and forth and posturing , with the cute surfer guy with the intense blue eyes. She finally gets her smoothie and gets back to work. Later when she gets back home package is waiting for her a smoothie machine and fresh organic strawberries along with a card, on it a hand written phone number and Ethan Frost name on the card. A stunned Chloe starts putting two and two together that the surfer guy behind the smoothie counter was none other than the CEO of Frost industries and she argued ith him on her first day.

Chloe as an intern can not accept a gift of a smoothie maker , never mind it is from the ceo is only worse so determined to return it she brings it to work and Ethan's offices the next day which leads to another confrantation , an injury, and a very sexually charged scene between Ethan and Chloe in the securty office,to add more stress to her second day she is the late to a meeting , and ushered in by Ethan which just sets her up as a target with the other interns. Chloe is determined to be a success on her own two feet , stay away from Ethan but each encounter with him breaks her resolve down ; it Chloe's past makes it hard for her to trust to feel safe but Ethan is strong charming and commanding enough to break down her walls and provide that feeling of security , till his trip to the east coast for business ,he talks and texts her all along, but suddenly stops,she chalks it up to meetings etc... But when he does not show for their pre-scheduled date she worries even more and goes to his house; she finds Ethan beaten and pushing her away. Chloe's world is falling down around her again.

Cliff hanger ending that rips your heart out, it's like a freight train,you see it coming , you know were it is going, you know it is not going to be good and it is a game changer but you can not get out of the way, you can not put this book down,it runs you over and leaves you Ruined and waiting!