There are skeletons in every closet. Some stay quiet—and some rule your soul with an iron fist.
Ezra is ruled by the ghosts of his past—and needled by the guilt they create. Not only does he have to manage his own guilt—his friends are forced to bear the weight as well. He lives in limbo, never dreaming of anything that lies beyond the grave.
In his mind, he’s a murderer, pure and simple.
Hide and seek is Aysa’s game. She begs for small spaces and empty places. But, she secretly desires so much more.
When they find each other, a hope for something new is sprung.
But Ezra’s skeletons are out for blood.
“I hide shock well. I’m a pro at hiding. I have no idea that whatever he had to tell me would be so personal—so heartbreaking. But, I quickly remembered that heartbreak was all around him every time he turned around. He needs no more empathy or sympathy in his life. He craves someone to give him a different take on a tired situation.
And different is practically my middle name.”
MARY'S REVIEW:
I haven't reviewed any book lately because I have had health issues. The fact is I've depressed a lot lately, to the point that I don't want to get out of bed.
But today was different for me. My Kindle had been yelling my name for the past couple days, and today I picked it up. My 'to-read' has been out of control, so I decided just to read the first book that was on my shelf and this was it.
I have a cardinal rule when I read and review books: NEVER EVER compare authors. EVER!
I'm breaking that rule today.
I've always loved book that suck me in, and don't let me go. I love books, that make me laugh, cry, yell, and scream. I love that they send me away from the reality that slapping me in my face.
Jane Austen is my go to author when I need this. I need that 'old world' behavior, and forget about everything that is here.
Rachel Higginson is the next author. I pick her because she is such an amazing author that she actually made me break my Kindle in her Star Crossed Series (that is a true series).
So, when I started Sparrows for Free I was thinking: Okay, a love story, blah blah, past tribulations, blah blah, happy ever after.
But I needed that...I needed something to take away the pain I've felt lately.
Well, I'm nothing but a big, dumb idiot! Because I have spent the last three hours, bawling my eyes out at this amazing story written by the fabulous mind of Lila Felix!!
How could I have thought this was just going to be 'just another story'? Especially when it comes from Lila.
See, I have loved Lila since her very first book! But, I get a little worried when 'another' book comes out, because some authors become 'cookie-cutter'. I mean it's just the same story over and over. And I knew this wasn't her "Love and Skate Series", so YES, I was worried.
Again, I'm nothing but a big, dumb idiot!
The first scene held me and didn't let me go. Ezra and Aysa are two people that have secrets from their past that are controlling their present lives.
I wanted to slap Ezra through most of the book. Not because he was a jerk (well, not the whole time), but he was a whiny girl at times. NOW, don't start yelling at me. He DID go through something traumatic and he should work through it. But, I still wanted to slap him.
Then Aysa. Oh that poor girl! Her past reminded me a lot of my own, and I could truly relate to her pain.
NOW, I loved how they found each other, and began to 'connect' and work through stuff!
BUT .............. I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THE ENDING ........ NOPE .............. NO WAY!!!
Now, Lila usually ends with a ending that I can handle, but this cliffhanger just .... gggrrrr ... I just wanted to Facebook her and just say:
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YEP.... I wanted to say that !!!
However, I want to thank her! Thank you Lila, because through Aysa and Ezra words I found hope in my own personal situation. I need to remember there is hope in every situation, whether it's fictional or real.
Thank you Lila! Thank you for helping me, even if you didn't know.
This book (and the next one) has earned a place on my 'go-to' shelf.
For that, I love you!!
Amazing review! !
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