a gorgeous read.i truly connected with the story and the characters and was so invested in them. i like it when a book just pulls me in and i know i will care about it and the characters within. i got that almost on instant as i read the first pages. takes a very special talent to do that. i dont know how these authors do it, i really dont.
there was history for our pair of main characters. and there was clearly present too! but could they both be ok with either to find togetherness again?
Rylee and Clayton had me all in with them from the start. they weren't overly this or that. they were human with some really great characteristics. its ok for people to seem believable but also kind of awesome. sometimes we just need to read more of this in today's world. to hand over over cynic-minds for a while to believe in good people and good relationships.
the supportive nature to this book and these pair was lovely. sticking it out, sticking with it. stick by was something so good to see.
writing men with actual issue surrounding mental health was brilliant. i hate i have to put this. but here we are in today's world. but also in not making it over what a woman might struggle or over or the other. it just was, he's human with some hard things to deal with.
the friendship between the two characters was so rich and you could just feel it. they had to get through some stuff, sure. but it all happened naturally and with time, effort, and grace.
the book made me smile, feel cosy, feel comforted.
running the risk has no risks in my eyes. its full of love. loved it.
one of my best books of the year. give me more Dawn Anderson any day.