#loveatsight

FYI: While this is technically number 6 in the series, it is a prequel novella. You need to read all five books before you get to this one or you will have no idea what's going on (and will have missed out on ONE HECK of a series!)

I am going to be completely transparent - I had to emotionally prepare myself BEFORE I even started reading this book/novella. As the warning at the beginning states, if you have read all five books - you know what happens. By this point, loyal readers have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Scott through his letters, flashbacks, and shared moments from his friends and family. For me, I could feel it in my heart that I wasn’t prepared to read his story with Darian, knowing the love they shared and how it all ends. Obviously I got past that but I can honestly say this was the first time I was nervous and anxious PRIOR to starting a book.

This story was beyond beautiful. Having read the previous books, we received more insight on briefly mentioned moments. We knew Scott and Darian met at the library but to see how that whole scene played out and how Cassandra played a role in it (and was a pivotal character in a lot of their sweet tale) was fulfilling. We got more background on what happened with Nelson, the origin of Reagan and Harley names, why Scott was the ONLY person allowed to call Cassandra "Cassie", and just the overall magic that created the foundation of an epic love story/tragedy that birthed a phenomenal series.

I knew this book was going to wreck me and it did. AK Landow even threw in one of Scott’s classic letters to make sure we didn’t stand a chance of walking away unscathed. It makes Darian’s pain and loss so much more palatable than it was before and Cassandra’s role so much more essential than we realized. I am so happy AK will continue with this lovable group of characters. I’m not ready to walk away just yet.