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When I read Bonfires last year, it was one of my favorite books for 2017, and since it ended in a HEA, I was a little shocked to find out there was going to be a book 2, Crocus. I shouldn’t have worried at all, because I loved book 2 just as much as Bonfires.
All is well with Aaron and Larx as they live in Larx’s house with their combined family. When Larx’s pregnant daughter shows up, he knows something is not right and realizes that she is struggling. Their lives are further turned upside down ...more
All is well with Aaron and Larx as they live in Larx’s house with their combined family. When Larx’s pregnant daughter shows up, he knows something is not right and realizes that she is struggling. Their lives are further turned upside down ...more

Welp. This is hard. I actually couldn't quite decide what exactly I thought at first. And...I'm still not on solid ground. #confuzled
I loved Bonfires.
I loved the...new beginnings aspect of Crocus.
Ultimately, While I'm glad I read it...I can't say I enjoyed it as I read.
It felt looooong.
Like double the length.
It felt fulllllllll.
Like everything AND the kitchen sink full.
It felt...forced.
Like it was trying too hard.
I was happy to visit Larx and Aaron again and I'm thrilled they are surviving ...more
I loved Bonfires.
I loved the...new beginnings aspect of Crocus.
Ultimately, While I'm glad I read it...I can't say I enjoyed it as I read.
It felt looooong.
Like double the length.
It felt fulllllllll.
Like everything AND the kitchen sink full.
It felt...forced.
Like it was trying too hard.
I was happy to visit Larx and Aaron again and I'm thrilled they are surviving ...more

4.5 Stars!

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