My favorite way to jump into an Aly Martinez book or series is blind. I knew nothing about the characters or the story before I opened the cover and for that I am so thankful. This was a story full of heartbreak, grief, and recovery, and is a great introduction to the characters I quickly fell in love with.

I loved Bowen from the very start. He was gruff and standoffish at first, but dealing with the aftereffects and his emotions after the crash as best he could. He feels intensely and was so certain he knew the direction of his life prior to the crash. Now he is holding on without the one he thought he’d spend his life with. His heartache had me immediately rooting for him to find happiness with Remi.

Remi took me a little longer to fall in love with, but was equally likable and easy to empathize with. I found her a little scattered at times, but it made it easier to love her because she wasn’t always focused on the challenges in her life.

These two just have a natural chemistry with each other. Though Bowen does his best to keep Remi at arms length he can’t help but let her in. They are meant to be, but watching the flashbacks as Bowen’s depth of feeling for his fiance is revealed makes his present experience all the more painful - it also explains his reticence to start something new.

The twist at the end is something Aly Martinez is famous for in her duets and trilogies, and this one doesn’t disappoint. I cannot wait to learn what will happen as this series continues and I can’t help but hope that everyone involved finds the resolution they need.