Brittainy C. Cherry

Title: Eleanor & Grey
Author: Brittainy Cherry
Publisher: LYX
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Eleanor & Grey" by Brittainy Cherry

My Insight:

"Eleanor and Grey" presents an enchanting narrative that delves into the profound themes of family, second chances, love, and friendship. The chemistry between the characters pulls readers in, compelling them to turn the pages eagerly, anxious to uncover the twists and turns of Eleanor and Greyson's journey. By the story's poignant conclusion, show more the narrative beautifully reveals how their struggles forge not only personal growth but also a deeper connection between them. This tale is a powerful testament to the enduring strength of love and resilience, offering a richly rewarding experience that captivates anyone fortunate enough to immerse themselves in it. show less

The Wreckage of Us is set in a fictional town in rural Oklahoma that is economically depressed and hard hit by meth addiction. Hazel’s stepfather is the town’s drug supplier. Her mother is trapped in his web and pregnant. Hazel goes to apply for a job on a ranch and has to train under Ian, the owner’s grandson—whose parents got addicted to meth as a result of Hazel’s stepfather. Is this feeling like a Shakespearean drama yet or what? Juicy conflict. He has every reason in the world show more to hate Hazel. He also plays in a band and is the town hottie. Hazel hates him… maybe a little too much. Kind of hard to blame her at first, as Ian is definitely a jerk.

But as things get further in, this enemies to lovers romance just gets more delicious. These two connect over terrible pasts and music (yum!)… but the shadow of Hazel’s stepfather’s drug business is looming over their lives at every step of the way, and as Ian’s music career takes off, agents and producers who don’t have their best interests at heart threaten to drive a wedge between them. Loved this one!

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So I think I cried the last sixty pages or so, but I guess that what makes a great book right? Maggie and Brooks are so easy to fall in love with that I feel like I happily lost sleep and got up early just to see how this one would end.
The Silent Waters is the love story of Maggie May Riley and Brooks Tyler Griffin, who meet as six-year-olds. Maggie is Brooks's best friend's new stepsister and while she is more than welcomed into her new home and family, it's Brooks's gesture of kindness show more that ties them and keeps them tethered, whether as children who can't quite stand each other but later share their first kiss or teenagers discovering first love together and their first true heartbreak. They remain bound to one another even after a horrific event renders Maggie literally speechless, unable to give voice to what happened in the woods, and even after Maggie pushes Brooks towards his dream of making it big along with his best friends that make up their band. She has stayed behind, moored by the trauma that continues to dictate her life, while he has floated from one place to another, sharing his music with the world. As their lives change, one thing has always stayed the same—their love—but will that be enough for Maggie and Brooks to weather storms and keep them anchored to each other, or will they end up drifting further away and drowning in deafening silence?

Maggie and Brooks's story could have gone in a myriad of different ways, and yet the author weaved together a tale that was all their own. I honestly can't recall if I've ever read anything that followed in the exact same vein. Maybe a part or two, but not in its entirety. The main characters had a connection from the time they were six and even when things got difficult and they ventured away, they stayed connected. Brooks's love for and devotion to Maggie may seem fantastical to some, but there's an honesty and purity to it that's become a rarity in the romance novels I've read over the past few years, with eroticism and overt sexuality being at the forefront. Don't get me wrong. This book does contain sex, but even at their most passionate, these two share an intimacy that made them and their story feel even more worthy of my emotional investment. There are the anticipated complexities that make this such an engrossing read, with a twist I didn't see coming until it was nearly right there in front of me and with challenges thrown Maggie's and Brooks's ways but always, always, meeting them together. The Silent Waters shows that life may lead us in different directions, but true love, when we let it, will always lead us home. Five-plus stars. ♥ show less

This is an emotional rollercoaster that left me deeply moved. The story of Kierra and Gabriel is heartbreaking yet full of hope. Kierra, stuck in an abusive marriage, is suddenly reunited with Gabriel, her first love, who no longer remembers her after a tragic accident. Their emotional reconnection stirred something in me, mainly as Kierra fought through pain and guilt to rediscover her worth. Gabriel’s kindness and gentle strength contrasted powerfully with the darkness of her current show more life. Cherry’s writing is raw, heartfelt, and unforgettable. This book dives into trauma, healing, and the resilience of love. It’s messy, painful, and beautiful all at once, definitely one that will stay with me for a long time. show less