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Review

I destroyed her life and then got caught in her wake.
And I realize now that it’s exactly where I’m meant to be.

4.5 heartbreaking stars

Even though this is technically a prequel, it is imperative that you read Ten Tiny Breaths before reading this one. And having said that, this review is going to be hugely spoilery if you haven’t read TTB.

This novella tells Trent’s side of the story – back when he was Cole. From the night of the accident, right through the four year period until Trent and Kacey are both in Miami, and he walks through that laundry door.

KA Tucker does an amazing job at getting us right to the heart of all that Cole/Trent is feeling. We get to witness a brief glimpse at his life before it shattered to pieces, his realisation that all that has happened, and watch him try to deal with the aftermath, and it’s devastating.

His life as he knew it is over as he loses everything dear to him, and the depression that he goes through is heartbreaking! Not only is he learning to live without the best friends that have been a part of his life for as long as he remembers, but he also mourns for Kacey and all that she has lost and he has to witness the follow on effect to his own family. And underpinning it all is the guilt that he feels over the whole situation. As tragic as it is, it really is one of those things that could happen to anybody, and it’s really painful to read.

The crushing pain in my chest now has little to do with my injuries.
And it’s suffocating me.

Given all that he is going through, I thought that his actions towards Kacey are understandable. He focuses on her, wanting to help her through her grief, wanting her to be ok, and when he finds her spiralling out of control, he wants to protect her and help her find herself again. There is a touch of the creepy about it as his stalking gets a bit out of control, but his heart is in the right place and his dedication to helping her is a powerful force for him.

I want her to meet me. Trent Emerson. The guy who wants to feel the warmth that I know exists within her. The guy who’s tied to her forever, whether she likes it or not. The one who needs to somehow make things right with her because I made everything so wrong. 

Trent’s story is beautifully written, and I loved getting this glimpse into his life before we meet him in TTB. I need to go and reread it now so that I can see him get his happy ending.

This is a must read for all fans of the series. I loved it.

4.5 stars.

 

An Advanced Reader Copy of this book was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

 

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