Live Without You
(Live Without You Series, Book 1) by Sarah Grace Grzy
Synopsis:
Piper Redding is a loner, but lonely. Everyone she loves has abandoned her and opening her heart to others is just asking for more pain. She can’t help but blame herself for her brother’s tragic death six years ago, and in her guilt, she shuts herself off from the world. No one could love her—not even the God who promised to be there for her but wasn’t.
For paramedic Ezra Bryant, failure is not an option. He’s had enough of it, and only by God’s grace is he able to put it behind him. But when a traumatic event brings Piper’s greatest fear and Ezra’s failures to light, can they use that event to allow God to mend their broken pieces? Can love triumph over fear, and grace over guilt?
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My Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ & ❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎
4 stars & 4/10 hearts. I really deeply enjoyed this book. I loved most parts—not all, but a good 2/3 of it. I loved Piper’s brokenness, and Ezra’s. I loved the raw, beautiful emotions. (I teared up a couple times). I loved the humour. I loved Paul and Tyler. I loved Miss Cecile. I loved most of the spiritual content (so many beautiful quotes). There were three things that lowered my enjoyment and consequently, my rating. One, Piper and Ezra were hugging all the time, even before they got engaged. And all that touching... I know he was a medic, but it still makes me cringe. There was also some forehead/finger/hair kissing. I also didn’t like that Piper’s salvation was not at all explained. I had no clue she got saved and I have no idea how Ezra knew. The whole things of “sensing” God I’m not sure about either. And Ezra’s sort-of vision... Also, I found the last 1/3 of the look a little cliché. But I loved the greater portion of the book... and it was superbly well written. I am definitely looking forwards to more by this author!!
A Favourite Quote: “What had happened to Paul anyway? He would have been . . . Ezra quickly did the mental math. Twenty-four. Too young to die, most would say. But Ezra knew better. Everything happens for a reason.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “Mug in hand, she curled up on the couch with one of her favorite historical novels. Peace settled her mind and heart at the familiarity of routine and the homelike comfort of her favorite drink and story combined.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “Ezra cleared his throat and spoke up. ‘Well, at least it’s not your right arm,’ he said with a grin, gesturing to her sling.
“Piper stared at him blankly for a second before blinking. ‘I’m left-handed.’
“‘The grin slid off his face. ‘Oh.’”
*I received an ARC of this book from the author in return of my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my own opinions.*
A Favourite Quote: “What had happened to Paul anyway? He would have been . . . Ezra quickly did the mental math. Twenty-four. Too young to die, most would say. But Ezra knew better. Everything happens for a reason.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “Mug in hand, she curled up on the couch with one of her favorite historical novels. Peace settled her mind and heart at the familiarity of routine and the homelike comfort of her favorite drink and story combined.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “Ezra cleared his throat and spoke up. ‘Well, at least it’s not your right arm,’ he said with a grin, gesturing to her sling.
“Piper stared at him blankly for a second before blinking. ‘I’m left-handed.’
“‘The grin slid off his face. ‘Oh.’”
*I received an ARC of this book from the author in return of my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my own opinions.*
Great review!! I really liked this book and its sequel. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you!! So did I!
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