6/24/2023 0 Comments Ruin by rachel van dyken![]() Kiersten’s roommate Lisa and her cousin Gabe are lively, funny, fully-realized side characters that lighten the tone of what might otherwise be a downright heavy book – and the author adroitly suggests the possibility of further exploration of Gabe’s backstory in particular (perhaps in a sequel?). Wes is a charmer, and Kiersten’s warmth, innocence, and quick wit make her an appealing character, too, making the suddenness and intensity of their romance more believable than it might otherwise be. ![]() ![]() This is a sentimental and deeply touching romance, with characters who manage to find strength and even joy despite some painful trials. ![]() Are their days numbered – and will she be able to handle the pain of another great loss? But he has another secret, too, one that may end their relationship sooner rather than later. Wes’s brother committed suicide as a freshman, and he became an RA specifically in hopes of preventing others from doing the same, but his protectiveness and concern for Kiersten soon grow into deep attraction and even love. When she runs into the handsome, wealthy, football star Weston Michels, who just happens to be her RA, he takes her under his wing. ![]()
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