Our Muted Recklessness

<strong>whew ?</strong><br /><br />??the ending had me fighting the tears. How dare Miss Belvin drop such a bombshell at the end. Book two took me through it. I now have a love / hate situation with Ashton. I hate what Tori went through at home and at school, where she should have been safe. The writing in this book was really good, although , at times the story dragged longer than I expected. I did like getting to see more of Ashton and Tori together. It was very descriptive and some of the sexual scenes were tense. ?I am curious to see how the finale of the story will end.

This story has depth and is intense, I love Love Belvin’s Writing Style...all of her characters whether it’s a primary or secondary character have depth and substance. Now I’m anxiously anticipating Book 3....I’m going to watch Audible for the pre-ordering opportunity. I’m want to cheer for Ashton, and I have to see if he redeems himself in the final installment. Emmanuel &amp; Wesleigh Were Absolutely Amazing As Usual.

I knew I made the right decision to wait to start this series until all of the books were out. I KNEW when Love announced that she was going to releasing this series, that I needed to wait. Because I was NOT finna be played. And I was right. Cause I'm <b>HEATED</b> right now. And I can't imagine being able to cope with feeling the way I'm feeling right now without the comfort of knowing I can immediately go into the next book to find out what happens next. <br /><br />Reading this book was STRESS. For about half of it, I was constantly tense, holding my breath, sweating, waiting for the other shoe to drop. And even KNOWING the other shoe would eventually drop, I still wasn't prepared for the blowout. I'm so <b>ANGRY</b> right now.<br /><br />I'm angry with Ashton and the way his arrogant ass handled every situation while at the same time NOT handling and confronting his feelings. I'm angry FOR Tori and the bullshit she had to endure from the miserable, privileged, assholes at her school and the effect it had on her mind, body, and life after her time at BSU. I am just...recklessly mad right now.<br /><br />Barring the complete and utter anger I'm experiencing right now, <i>Our Muted Recklessness</i> was 500+ pages of pure literary greatness. Even with all the stress these two have caused me over the course of these two books, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading about their journey. But I can't WAIT to get into the here and now and see where their story will lead to and conclude. I'm excited to witness what their dynamic will be like now that Tori has blossomed and grown into her own. With her own success, notoriety, and agency. I can't wait to hear them hash out the issues of their past and get answers to the questions that they have and that I have as well. <br /><br />These two man! On to the next book, because I need it...NOW.

3,5 stars <br />part of a trilogy and it needs to be read in order <br />this installment was still in the past when our main couple was in college<br />a complicated and messy love story<br /><br />tw: <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="d6665db7-9ea0-4f5a-a1ac-3d361b77d52f" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="d6665db7-9ea0-4f5a-a1ac-3d361b77d52f">infant death</label>

Love outdid herself with this one. I love how she has developed Tori's character. NormaJean disappointed me. I love Jimmy! I want a book about him and his backstory. My favorite male character of all time by Love is Isaak but Ashton may take his spot. I'll decide after I finish the last book in this series.

If I didn't know Love Belvin was great author before, I definitely know now. Tori and Ashton had me caught up in their story. The secrets, the drama and the sex scenes... all top tier. Let me get to book 3.

<strong>It Was So Good, It Hurt</strong><br /><br />I know it sounds odd, however, this book made me feel everything, the highs, the super lows, and so much pain. The road to true love is no picnic or party. Tori and Ashton traveled that long road, and it appears they still have a lot to say. I will sit on my hands, troll other writers, and wait for the finale. I want to see Tori kick adversity and her adversaries to the curb. This story has a lot of moving parts. I see Love Belvin as a awesome weaver, fully capable of delivering a finale that will leave us breathless. This book deserves more attention. I will read it again for the gold that I missed in my excitement. I hate the wait, however, in the words of the great post "you can't hurry, Love" (wink, wink)! Bravo!

<strong>Worth the wait</strong><br /><br />I waited almost 6 months for book 2 and I don’t think I can do it for book 3. Congratulations Love, you wrote THE best book I read for summer 2020. This quarantine order has us all feeling anxious but this book is definitely the calm before the storm. This was a great read, I was tuned in from beginning to end and I loved their love. It seems as if they were the couple LB universe needed to add to our collection of favorites. I was blown away by the character development, the simple things they did and said to and for each other. I am speechless (although you can’t tell from this long winded review ?). I am patiently (not really) waiting on the conclusion to this love song.

<strong>Mute is what I am!</strong><br /><br />150,000 words of a beautifully written book! My mind is blown! Ms. Tori is now one of my favorite characters I am a cheerleader for her to be able to have her happy ending. I have so many questions but I can't ask them because I would be giving the story away. Love Belvin is the best when it comes to penning romance period. Her character development is amazing. I really can't say enough when it comes to this author.

I could not put this book down. I’m so anxious to see what will happen Book 3. Treat yourself. Love Belvin really poured into this book.