A review by nnancy25
Come to Me Quietly by A.L. Jackson

5.0

Boy oh boy was I not expecting the intensity of this book. First of all, I absolutely loved the double pov. Getting to see inside both Aleena and Jared's minds was a nice touch, contrasting and comparing the things they saw and felt for each other and about the past they so closely shared. Also something I found to be quite welcome were the few chapters scattered throughout that allowed a glimpse into the childhood memories of both of them, adding to their story that connection that was present since forever. I honestly don't think I have anything bad to say about this story, at all. Aleena is a strong and independent young woman, yet has the perfect mix of vulnerability and openness that takes her beyond the typical sort of girl that is waiting for the broken boy she loves so she can fix him and they can live happily ever after, which doesn't really happen. In that sense, she reminds me a bit of Tessa from the After series by Anna Todd, although the two stories don't have much else in common. Both girls know that they themselves cannot fix these broken boys they love, all they can do is be their rock while they figure it out for themselves, battle their demons because they are capable and strong enough to do it, strong enough to save themselves and control those demons. There were some serious curveballs thrown across the entire story, Jackson does an excellent job of keeping you at the edge of your seat wondering what exactly happened to this boy, this man, that broke him so completely. I am so glad that the story doesn't end here, that there are two more books that go deeper into Jared and Aleena as they find balance in their new lives, as Jared fights to face his demons with his girl by his side encouraging and simply being there for him and to listen as he pours his heart out. If you haven't guessed by now, i have seriously fallen for these characters and i can't wait to read more of their story!