A review by krhart
Follow the River by CE Ricci

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am still processing. This book. I'm broken 😭💔Omg. This book. River and Ciarain. Enemies to...what?! Lovers? Hearts? It's not able to be defined. River is the college quarterback. A new receiver comes to the team, and he's a true star. The two of them have instant "love to hate you" energy and it can't be reigned in. 

River is outwardly and comfortably bi. Ciarain is not. Ciarain has deep, dark secrets and trauma that molded him into who he is today. No matter how much they fight, their chemistry can't be ignored.

After a major blow up, they are sent to the mountains for a 5 week getaway to force their relationship to mend and become something other than hate. Sparks fly, tears fall, secrets are revealed and things change. But not necessarily for the better.

The book ends on a cliffhanger. Be ready. I am just really really glad the next one (After Rain Falls) is already queued up and ready to go.

High angst
Enemies to lovers (maybe)
Many other triggers
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