Before & After
By:
Nazarea Andrews
Published:
July 30, 2015
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Book Summary:
Rike and Peyton fell in love in college.
A boy from the wrong side of the tracks, covered in ink and crooning in a bar is the last person a straight laced girl with a art major should fall for, but his rough edges made her jagged, alive, shaving away the coddled southern princess and revealing a soul wild and brilliant.
They fell in love, despite her family and his past and all the reasons why it wouldn't work--and with their best friends, they made a life. Everyone was supposed to live happily ever after. They, more than anyone, knows that life doesn't go according to plan.
Rike and Peyton fell in love in college. A boy with a guitar, and a poet's heart, and a girl with freckles dusted over her nose, a perfect fucking fairy tale.
But what happens when the fairy tale doesn't fall apart--but is forgotten?
By:
Nazarea Andrews
Published:
July 30, 2015
Add to
Goodreads
Source:
eARC from the author for a honest review
Book Summary:
Rike and Peyton fell in love in college.
A boy from the wrong side of the tracks, covered in ink and crooning in a bar is the last person a straight laced girl with a art major should fall for, but his rough edges made her jagged, alive, shaving away the coddled southern princess and revealing a soul wild and brilliant.
They fell in love, despite her family and his past and all the reasons why it wouldn't work--and with their best friends, they made a life. Everyone was supposed to live happily ever after. They, more than anyone, knows that life doesn't go according to plan.
Rike and Peyton fell in love in college. A boy with a guitar, and a poet's heart, and a girl with freckles dusted over her nose, a perfect fucking fairy tale.
But what happens when the fairy tale doesn't fall apart--but is forgotten?
My Thoughts:
Before & After was such a beautiful, emotional, and touching love story. It was my first read by Nazarea Andrews, and I was blown away with how much I loved these characters, was hooked to the story line, and did not want to put my kindle down.
I highly recommend this book for those that are romantic at heart, believe in true love, and enjoy reading an uplifting story about the power of love. The story begins with Peyton and her best friend, Lindsay, celebrating at Lindsay's bachelorette party. The two girls have been drinking, so the go to take a cab home. However, this ride will change both of their lives forever, because these two young women get in to a catastrophic car accident. The accident leaves Peyton with retrograde amnesia, and Lindsay paralyzed.
The story then alternates between before the accident occurred, and after it occurred. We get Rike's perspective during the before part. He is the man that loves Peyton with all of his being, but she doesn't remember him; and we get Peyton's perspective after the accident with a beautiful poem at the beginning of every new section written from Rike to Payton.
Throughout this story, we learn about Rike and his best friend Scott, who grew up in the foster care system together, are best friends (more like brothers), room mates, and talented musician's. We also learn about Peyton, and Lindsay, who is with Scott. These four are a family to one another, and it is heartbreaking to see how Peyton losing her memory affects both herself, and the one's she loves.
Before & After was poignant, deeply moving, so sexy, and memorable. The character's had depth, were well rounded, and very likeable. The plot hooked me immediately, and did not disappoint. I don't know how, but the author managed to write a story that was amazing from beginning to end. My only disappointment was not getting closure pertaining to Lindsay and Scott's relationship. However, my hope is that this is due to Ms. Andrews writing a sequel where their plot lines are wrapped up as well.
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Book Teaser:
About Nazarea Andrews:
Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.
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Oh, I do love how you describe this one. And that situation with her accident and the powerful romance. Lovely review, Lindy!
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DeleteFirst of all, that's a beautiful cover. I love the artistic vibe of it. And wow, this sounds like a wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover too, and the story is just as beautiful :)
DeleteLove a book with lots of romance! Glad you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteMe too!!! Thanks :)
DeleteI can't get over how beautiful the cover is. That alone makes me want to read it. Still, it's good to know that it's a great story inside. Added to my list.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to it! It's really a great story!
DeleteI'm a romantic at heart and I think I would really enjoy this one. It sounds like such a beautiful book. And I love that cover!
ReplyDeleteLovely review!
I think you would enjoy this one too :) It was beautiful inside and out!
DeleteLove it when a book hooks me from the start. I do think that the sea would sound better than fish- I liked the teaser though.
ReplyDeleteI love when I get hooked at the start! I'm glad that you enjoyed the teaser!!!
DeleteGreat deal, and the cover is lovely. This was new to me, so I thank you for sharing!
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