What She Lost and Found by M. L. Garcia is a four star novel. I really enjoyed digging into the life of Daniela. At first, it is a big secret about what happened to Daniela before she started college. Some of the information that comes out and in the amount of detail it is in, could be triggering for some readers. Please be advised of this. When the situations surrounding Daniela’s trauma emerges, we begin to understand why she acts the way she does and surrounds herself with very few people. She changed her major to make her life not as out in the open. She doesn’t even know how she might be able to move on or heal from the tragedies. Maybe finding someone to fill her love life will lead her to healing. But she isn’t sure she can open herself up to love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Lounellohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Lounello2019-03-04 21:57:362019-03-05 07:05:39What She Lost and Found by M. L. Garcia – Review by Julie Lounello
WHAT SHE LOST AND FOUND by M.L. Garcia is a book I went into blind. I didn’t look at the cover or know what the story was about.
From the very beginning of the story, I was invested in the female protagonist and her journey. What a journey it is.
The story is told mainly in present time in a single POV. There is quite a lot going on and at times it was so over the top that I rolled my eyes.
I did enjoy the friendships that developed throughout the story. The honesty of several of the characters is refreshing and the fact that it is not overly sexual means I could recommend it to my younger cousins as a cautionary tale.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2019-03-04 21:23:022019-03-05 07:28:47What She lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Maura Harper
What She Lost & Found by M.L. Garcia is a great suspenseful romance read! It’s intriguing, captivating, mysterious, unpredictable and romantic. The storyline hooked me right from the get-go, I couldn’t wait to find out all about Daniela and her past, and I really was not disappointed. I absolutely loved the timelines and the past and present moments. Daniela’s story had me feeling all kinds of emotions, which made it a very entertaining read.
This is a book I would recommend to anyone looking for their next suspenseful romance read and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2019-03-04 08:04:282019-03-04 08:23:02What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
This story is amazing. It send you on such a rollercoaster of emotions.
Daniela is a young woman with a troubled past. Its her story about how her past impacts her present and the twists and turns she takes.
While reading this book i have laughed, I have sobbed and i have felt such happiness it was as if it was happening to me.
The writing is amazing at building the story and making you feel the emotions of the characters. The books also takes some extremely delicate subjects and presents them in a respectful way giving the reader an insight into that experience
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2019-03-04 01:49:292019-03-04 08:04:30What She Lost And Found By M.L. Garcia – Review By Kerry Carr
What She Lost and Found by M.L Garcia was a story that was hard to read at times only due to the subject matter. Ms. Garcia did a good job writing about a horrible and traumatic subject. This is one of the things about the book that actually left me without words. There is just no way to describe the agony Daniela dealt with for those years.
Daniela, a Senior at The University of Texas at Austin (Hook’em) hasn’t really lived her life until now. She slowly comes out of her shell and acts like someone her age inspite of all of the pain from her past.
So much happened in this book, most of it was great but there are also some very sad, tragic moments too. I loved seeing Daniela discover who she is and to find her happily ever after.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2019-03-03 21:47:132019-03-03 22:45:41What She Lost and Found by M.L Garcia – Review by Robin Rankin
What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia is a very emotional story. Daniela has had her life torn apart and now she has to try to fight through it.
Daniela has experienced trauma that no one should ever have to deal with. She thinks that starting over in a new city and getting a fresh start may help. However, she realizes her past is holding her back. She doesn’t get close to people, she doesn’t trust anyone, especially men, and she doesn’t feel safe.
Due to some scenes being depicted fairly detailed, this book may not be suitable for some readers but the author does a good job balancing the “dark” parts of the book with more cheerful, light parts as well. I truly couldn’t put this book down. My heart ached for Daniela but I was glad to see her working through her issues and gaining meaningful relationships in her life. I absolutely recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2019-03-03 21:35:192019-03-03 22:43:50What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Angelina Frazzini
This is my second book by this author and I loved it as much as I did the first.
The storyline was unique and this author has a way of hooking you at page 1 and not letting go even after the last page. Daniela’s story was heartbreaking and watching her close off and live her life trying to deal with her past was something that was written in a way I actually was feeling all the emotions that she dealt with on a daily basis, which gave me the understanding of where she was at in her life.
Walking with her on this journey and meeting new people and trying to find a way to trust again was just one of the reasons this is such a beautiful story. I found myself seeing both sides of some of her predicament and I wanted to crawl through my kindle a few times so that I could scream at her and nudge her in certain directions. I was so very proud of her though as things started happening and the story started really unfolding, the strength she had gained along the way kept her from crawling back into the dark, which is what I was afraid would happen. She still made some decisions that ticked me off, but somehow this author wrote from inside of Daniela’s head making it all make sense.
I loved almost all of the characters in this story, and even the ones I didn’t, I loved disliking them.
I love this authors writing style, I love how she can keep my interest and thought about the story every minute even when I had to do things in my real life like adulting 🙂 I will read anything this author writes and can’t wait for more, I loved loved loved the extended epilogues as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2019-03-03 06:50:442019-03-03 06:50:44What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Debi Kircher
What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia is an emotional journey that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It is a story where my emotions were all over the place as I meandered along this journey. There are many characters and a lot going on with this story but it is easy to follow along and the story is well written. There are a lot of twist and turns and a lot of mystery as to what is really going on in the lives of these young people. I did find myself frustrated a lot of times with the main character Daniela but at other times I wanted to wrap her up in cotton wool.
Daniela has had to adapt her life just to survive. She has survived one of the most tragic and horrific situations in her life only to find out two days later it only gets worse. She now has a stalker, one who is hell bent on getting her and doesn’t care who gets in their way. When the secrets and lies are finally unraveled she can finally move forward with her life and the one person who has always loved her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2019-03-02 20:45:222019-03-02 22:11:09What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Jenni Bishop
What She Lost and Found is a story of a young woman who has lost and wants to live life to the fullest once again. It is written by M. L. Garcia. It was a beautiful and emotional story that was enthralling and remarkable.
Daniela suffers a loss that seems like there is no coming back from. Her best friend was more like a sister and her loss set on an unexpected and unwanted path. Her innocence is gone and she is left utterly broken. This tale outlines a person’s struggle to continue after great loss. It highlights how the human spirit, while bruised and broken, still crave the most normal things. Friendship, happiness and love. The secrets that follow her threaten to sabotage the life she is chasing, but she possesses an inner strength that ensures she will not succumb without a fight. Daniela has lost, but with courage, faith and a love for life will see her fulfill her deepest desires. A stunningly moving and gripping 5 stars read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2019-03-01 23:57:122019-03-02 08:09:19What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Tracy Wilkin
Daniela had everything going for her, she and her best friend were in college having a great time. Until a couple of tragic nights happen that send everything spiraling out of control for Daniela.
We jump ahead to Dani at a different college. She is struggling with trusting others, especially men. She has a set schedule for work and school that she follows exactly. When a hot guy comes into the coffee shop where she works, he causes her to feel things she hasn’t felt in a very long time. She ends up growing very close to Nathan, so close that she sees him as a best friend but he wants more. Then she meets Alex, which throws even more of a wrench into things.
We learn even more about Alex and Nathan. Nathan had me at hello, I really loved him and Dani would frustrate me with the choices she would make. Alex was ok but not my first choice. We get even more of a twist when someone starts to stalk Dani, bringing up feelings from the past. My emotions were all over the place with the twist and turns. The secondary characters were great, I loved Bridget. M.L. Garcia has done a great job of pulling me right in with her writing. I loved this book and I can’t wait to read more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2019-03-01 21:42:262019-03-01 22:06:04What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Michelle Austin
What She Lost and Found was a wonderful read and a great debut novel for this author. I found I was hooked into the story easy, it had a pretty good pace and flow (in most parts) to it which made it a pleasure to read. Daniela’s character was really well written and I could tell the author had really thought about her. I could feel all of the emotions that she did and my heart broke for her a few times. I really did find myself rooting for her the whole way through. Nathan really was a lovely character, I could feel the protectiveness that he had towards Daniela and he really did want to help her. I loved the two of them together. The book does contain some sensitive issues but the author navigated them well and respectfully. I can definitely see that this author has potential and I am really looking forward to reading more from her in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-03-01 10:19:352019-03-01 10:30:06What She Lost and Found by M. L. Garcia – Review by Katie Matthews
What She Lost and Found is M.L. Garcia’s debut novel and what a debut it is! It is a combination of romance, mystery, suspense, heartbreaking tragedy … and healing … We meet Daniela who lost her innocence in an extremely horrible way and it all got compounded by even more horrible event just two days later. These events have changed her life for ever … We also meet Nathan who needs to find his way into Daniela’s heart … this journey is long and painful and when you join them on that journey you need to be prepared for heartbreak and despair, you will also experience hope and love … You can feel that this is the beginning of a great career and I am convinced that the next book will feel ‘smoother’, it is hard to explain – it was a great story with characters that you fall in love with and I admire the way she handled a very sensitive issue but it felt a bit clunky at times that I know she will smooth out the more she writes! I am walking away from this book with something that M.L. Garcia wrote, it has been ‘singing’ to me at the back of my head and asking me to remember it for the moment when I feel down: “If you’ve been through hell and found the courage to survive, be happy you had the strength to make it through. If you figured out what makes your happiness thrive, be grateful you had the wisdom to figure it out. And for the moments that bring pure joy into your life, cherish each one.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2019-02-28 19:07:402019-03-01 07:44:09What She Lost And Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Jana Teppih
Ok I have many good and bad thoughts about this story. First off too many bad things happen to Daniela. Like the girl doesn’t get a break from the crazy. Then there is the choice in partners major negative. No matter how much of a good person he is. The author had a few bumps with the flow of the story but it wasn’t terrible. I will say that I liked the message. Life is a big mess and it could tear you down. The key is to never give up and keep pushing forward.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gail Guerrerohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGail Guerrero2019-02-26 21:56:342019-02-27 08:35:47WHAT SHE LOST AND FOUND by M.L. Garcia- Review by Gail Guerrero
What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia is an interesting book that will keep you reading right to the end. This is one of those books that I found myself intrigued by the description from the moment I read it. I knew I had to find out what happened to Daniela. The author does a great job of creating the characters journey and keeping pace with the story throughout the whole book. This book was every bit as good as the blurb promised it would be and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-02-26 15:50:592019-02-26 18:37:18What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Kerry Baker
This was my first book from this author and I found it to be very well written. I enjoyed the plot and characters, finding them to be strong, well developed, and relatable. The book flowed easily and kept me engaged from beginning to end. I enjoyed the book and look forwarding to reading more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2019-02-25 23:23:302019-02-26 08:15:44What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Heather Lovelace
This is the first book I have read from this author and she blew me away. I love a good suspense romance but this book exceeded all my expectations. You can’t help but to fall in love with these characters. I was hooked on this book right from the beginning. These characters drew me so much I read this book in no time. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.
Daniela Franco had the perfect childhood. She and her best friend Christina did everything together. Daniela was so excited to start college but tragedy hits. She lost her innocence and a beautiful life. Now Daniela doesn’t trust anyone. She stays out of the party scene and concentrates only on her school work. Daniela loves her job and boss. She is working one day and this handsome stranger comes in and she can’t take her eyes off of him. Daniela feels safe with this guy but she doesn’t understand why. Daniela and Nathan get to know each other and they become really good friends. Then she starts to feel like someone following her. Is Daniela’s past coming to even the score or is it all a misunderstanding? Will Daniela find the true love she has be dreaming about or will her life turn into a nightmare once again?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, mystery, suspense, and healing. You can’t help but to fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Daniela is a strong woman that had a horrible incident happen to her. She is one of my all time favorite female characters of this year. Nathan is very handsome with a great heart. He wants to protect Daniela from all the bad in the world. The way he treats her will make your heart melt. There is some very sensitive issues that can trigger some people. I think the author handled these topics in a respectful manner. These characters will have a place in my heart for years to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2019-02-23 18:48:512019-02-23 20:33:38What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Heather Bass
What She Lost And Found by M. L. Garcia was my first read by this author. I enjoyed reading this book and it captured my attention from the very beginning. Everyone has a past. Everyone has a choice to either move on and be stronger because of it or live in fear. Daniela Franco has been through a lot a few years ago. Not only did she lose her best friend tragically but she was also assaulted. Daniela finally becomes great friends with Nathan. He’s the only male she trusts aside from her dad. She slowly comes out of her she and eventually meets Alex. There was a lot of back and forth with Daniela. Which man should she date ? Which man will she date. This book keeps the reader totally entertained throughout the whole book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2019-02-22 22:42:082019-02-23 22:53:19What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Michelle Mulvey
What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia is an emotional story about a young woman, Daniela, whose life has been torn apart by rape and murder. Trying to build a new life in a new city, she finds her past holding her back from getting close to anyone, particularly men. As the story progresses, she realises she has a lot more to go through before she will fully be safe. I really like the characters in this. Bridget, Daniela’s former roommate and closest friend at uni, is full of energy and love for her friends. Love triangle notwithstanding, I also like Nathan and Alex and admire how they respect Daniela and her boundaries. It’s written in a first person, fairly informal style. At times I found this a little frustrating as Daniela’s thoughts and worries kept the story from flowing but I suppose that’s a pretty accurate portrayal of how her concerns were keeping her from getting on with her life. There’s a lot of detail – we are told exactly what Daniela is wearing every time she gets changed – which for me was a bit excessive but might for others help paint a vivid picture. With rape and murder scenes, often fairly vividly described, this is quite a dark book but it is balanced with cheerful, playful friendship and gentle romance. It might be triggering for some readers. I found it quite tense at times, but mostly in an “I can’t put this book down!” kind of way. For me, this is a four star read. I would recommend it to new adult readers who want a book about overcoming challenges and tragedy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2019-02-18 11:48:432019-02-18 12:04:50What She Lost And Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
What She Lost and Found by M.L Garcia is story with a bit of a love triangle. It twisted and turned, and kept me reading the whole way through. The tension was really well done and had me on the edge of my seat. There was plenty of love, loss, grief, pain, mature content, great characters, interesting and surprising developments, and more. There is even a ‘stalker’ element- which added an extra element of intensity, mystery, and suspense. The story definitely had a lot going on in it, and a lot of characters too- but Ms. Garcia choreographed all the elements quite skillfully. I really felt for Daniela and everything she went through. I loved Bridget, everyone needs a supportive friend like her! And the HOT guys ! Well written and engrossing read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2019-02-04 23:05:382019-02-05 06:54:46What She Lost and Found by M.L Garcia – Review by Angela Hayes
I enjoyed this book. This story has a little bit of everything in it to satisfy everyone. It is creative, engaging and realistic. Daniela is a great character that I enjoyed watching grow throughout the story. She is strong considering what she goes through. I was taken on an emotional roller coaster ride that I didn’t want to put down. It is a journey of hurt, learning to trust and letting yourself heal. It was worth the read and I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2019-02-04 10:11:412019-02-04 10:11:41What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Bobbi Wagner
What She Lost and Found By: M.L. Garcia 5 out of 5 stars
The story What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It is a story that hooked me in from the beginning and didn’t let go until the ending page. It is an emotional journey that I found both heartbreaking and heartwarming. I loved reading about the character of Daniela Franco. She is someone who because of the past doesn’t trust easily and is careful who she lets into her life. Her journey has her taking chances of building trust and includes the possibility of finding love. Reading about how Daniela feels is at times sad however there are other times that have her experiencing happiness. How will Daniela cope when secrets from the past begin to resurface? Read this book to find out. This story includes emotional dialogue. My emotions went up and down the entire time I read the story. I found myself angry and sad about some situations that happen. There are other times where you can’t help but feel the good emotions and hope that Daniela has. The story has additional characters that are introduced and I enjoyed reading about the part they play in Daniela’s life and their interactions with her. The story flows smoothly and was a joy to read. This is a book that touches the heart and has amazing characters. Don’t miss out on reading it. I would highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-02-04 06:42:152019-02-04 08:54:00What She Lost and Found By M.L. Garcia – Review by Laura Furuta
When you are faced with challenges, what matters most is how you choose to deal with them. That determines your fate… Her life seemed perfect. Her childhood best friend Christina was like a sister to her. Wherever she was, Christina was usually nearby. It should have been a wonderful beginning to adulthood during her freshman year of college. Unfortunately, two horrible nights shake her world to the core. Innocence is stolen, lives are shattered, and a young life is lost. Nothing will ever be the same again for Daniela. Daniela Franco finds it difficult to trust others after a horrible ordeal she experienced in her hometown. With a past that relentlessly controls her life, she decides to protect herself by never allowing anyone to get close enough to destroy her again. Daniela stays focused on work and school while staying away from the college party scene. She keeps a tiny circle of friends which keeps her safe, but life has a way of changing things. Her secrets from the past begin to slowly resurface and threaten to rock her world again in the dark and destructive way it did years earlier. Can Daniela face the demons from her past that are determined to finish what was started? Will the people she has grown to trust survive her secrets as well as their own? Changes are certain with new friendships, chances to build trust again, the possibility of finding love, and experiencing intimacy the way it is meant to be. Daniela must try to live with what she lost and with what will soon be found…
M. L. Garcia has always nurtured her love for creativity, either through writing, drawing or graphic designs. She is overjoyed to finally be able to share her creative love with others. M. L. loves having music playing in the background while writing, since it definitely helps bring to life what her imagination conjures up.
M. L. was born and raised in the heart of Texas. When she’s not busy with creating her stories or blogging, she is happily occupied with multitasking as a proud mother and the loving wife to a wonderful military man who helps remind her that real life love stories do exist. From being a Texas native, to living in North Carolina for almost 7 years, followed by 3 years in Germany, the culture shock never lasts long. She’s a fan of football, traveling and just enjoying life! M. L. tries to make the most of every new experience in her journey through life.
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The Long Road to Serenity is a sweet young adult friends to lovers romance story that found a way into my heart. The story flowed easily and was not rushed trying to get to the finish line. It slowly evolved and developed over time as our main characters “grew up”. You can’t help but to be drawn into their lives and into the story.
Astraea and Gabriel met when they were young children and together they grew and blossomed, but when things change promises that were made were broken. Love that was strong gave way to hurt. Lifelong bonds became shattered. Will they ever be able to find their way back to each other or will hurts from the past stop them? Will they be able to face their past and grow as individuals to find true love?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-05-11 08:48:262018-12-31 08:48:58The Long Road to Serenity by M.L. Garcia – Review by Jenni Bishop
This is my first book by this author and I can honestly say it will not be my last. I loved every single thing about this story. The way she went back to the beginning to two young children meeting for the first time and forming a friendship was awesome. There was just enough in each part of the dated chapters for me to feel the relationship that was forming between Astraea and Gabriel, and I truly appreciated this story being told by both of them, having both of their thoughts and feelings made this story that much more special.
The twists and turns in their friendship was so real, I felt as they grew that it was awesome that it wasn’t all wine and roses and that real life can play havoc on any friendship, especially real life that includes fighting in combat in the Middle East and dealing with all of the after effects that brings.
I loved every one of the main characters in this story, I loved how the closeness that Astraea and Gabriel shared was shared and accepted by all the Varon brothers and how she became the little sister none of them thought they wanted. This was just an all around perfect story, one that had me reading every single second I could. I absolutely saw the drama coming but how it was all written was spot on!! The ending Oh My Word..I think I cried through the entire epilogue.
I want more!! I think Jasmine should get a story and each one of the Varon brothers as well, if this were to happen I would be the first in line to one click each one!!
Amazingly awesome!! One of those books that deserves a higher rating than we are allowed to give…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2018-05-11 06:51:012019-03-03 06:53:01The Long Road to Serenity by M.L. Garcia – Review by Debi Kircher
The Long Road to Serenity by M.L Garcia is a friends-to-lovers story and the first book that I have read from this author. I really didn’t know what to expect going into the book and can now say that the author took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride, that had me zipping through a myriad of feelings before finally setting me back on my feet again, happier for the experience. It seemed to me that the story read like a journal in parts and I am still not sure or if I liked or dislike it. I did enjoy the story and liked the characters, even though they frustrated me at times, especially with the push-pull that happened. The story touches on several sensitive topics, which I think the author handled compassionately, while still depicting them in an informative, realistic and believable way. The characters do go through quite a lot and have some fairly intense issues and obstacles to get over. I liked how the author brought it all together in the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2018-05-10 06:23:002019-02-01 06:23:43The Long Road to Serenity by M.L. Garcia – Review by Angela Hayes
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