The stunning conclusion to Parallel.
Someone has torn them apart in the past, and she plans to do it again…
As Nick and Quinn piece together the truth about the life they once shared, they discover it was much deeper and darker than they ever imagined. In order to keep history from repeating, Quinn will need to master her unusual gifts—but that means admitting to herself and to Nick why she stopped using them in the first place.
He may never forgive her when he learns the truth, but Quinn is running out of options—because the clock is ticking, and it’s no longer just her life that hangs in the balance.
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REVIEW: 4+ STARS
"We've spent our lives insisting unusual things were normal. Maybe it's time we stopped."
This will go down as one of my favorite duets of the year. The discussions I had with some of my friends that jumped in right after I did were very FLAMBOYANT. I'm pretty sure my comments were pretty theatrical at some point while I was trying to read it and message a friend that had already read it. HAHA!! We were throwing theories around like confetti. There was so much to discuss and plenty to debate. Once again, my favorite part about books. This one was NO different. For the finale in a duet, I am both happy and sad. Happy that I finally got to read more of their journey, but so sad because they are leaving me....just gone. All done. Fin. <sigh> I am pretty sure this empty feeling I have is akin to a book hangover. I really do miss these characters and the angstiness I felt while reading this epic story.
Nick has got to be one of the most amazing male characters I've read all year. I have read some good ones - not gonna lie, but he was amazing. He made me smile. He grabbed ahold of this connection that had no possible reality to it and he ran with it. He felt it. He accepted it. I loved him so much!! And the strength that Quinn possessed was unreal. To be thrust into another life or world, and not understand what could possibly be happening? I mean, you're basically going in blind to another LIFE. This couple was destiny in all the definitions out there. This wasn't really fate to me....it was pure destiny. It was such a neat story to read and I am so glad I took the chance on it. I am so excited to share it with someone, for sure, because I know the discussions will be so animated. There really was so much depth and creativity behind this story that I couldn't help but wrangle a few friends into a discussion after we all read it. Absolutely in love. I cannot say that enough.
But their chemistry together? It was atomic. Undeniably HOT. Like, ridiculously chemical on every level. Argh!! Their love and devotion, their desire, it was insanity squared. Around each other, it was like being caught up in a storm and watching them unhinge. When they were in each other's arms, it was so awesome to see this unabashed affection pour out. That level of temptation between them was so intense and I read with so much fascination at their pull towards one another. They couldn't keep their hands off each other, and I love how that played into their story as well. It wasn't just a connection they couldn't explain, it was an attraction they couldn't deny. It was meant to be.
"Just promise me you'll wait for me. Promise you'll be here when I get home."
The emotions were on point. The love was all consuming. The storyline was addicting. I was 1000% invested in this story and the characters. I'm also very shocked that I have never hear of or read Elizabeth O'Roark before. I feel like I have to blame someone for that....again. HAHAHA!
I feel like I got a very good look at Elizabeth O'Roark's writing style and voice with this duet, and now I have to go through and check out her catalog of books and see what I can squeeze in. She gave me an amazing story, definitely not a normal one, and allowed me to get caught up and fall in love with not only some amazing characters, but a storyline that is just....different. Her imagination astounds me. I love how she was able to infuse so much reality into an otherwise impossible situation, and just ran with it. I am so sad it's over. I loved it!! Gosh, the scenarios that were described and fleshed out, the possibilities, the mind-boggling potential about everything that was presented was insane. My mind was racing, my heart was falling...and to be able to look back on my theories and know how close I was to being right, but also how far off I was is pretty neat to see now.
This book was shaping up and reading like a favorite book. I won't lie and say that this book didn't put me through the wringer, because it honestly did. It wore me out and my heart was tired by the time I was done reading the whole duet - it was intense in some spots, absolutely heartbreaking in others, but overall amazing. But somewhere along the ride, it sort of lost its edge for a bit. Not in a "this story is ruined now" kind of way....but it slowed down and I don't think I was ready for that. But the way O'Roark tied up every string left hanging from the first book, that was awesome. I feel like it's pretty notable how well she introduced some events, allowed me to come up with some theories - viable ones too, and then she explained it all along the way and cleaned them right up! So much going on, but I wasn't left confused about anything and I was intrigued from the first page of the first book until the very end of the last book. I am literally sitting here on my couch, arms extended,telling you....begging you to read this duet.
This entire book, discussing any part of it would be spoilery because of the slow, methodical unravelling, one page at a time. I do know that this entire duet had me completely fascinated for two full days. I read both books in record time - for the Bee, that is. There were spots that I was so excited about the possibilities, or the unfolding of the storyline, that I couldn't sit still. I was a messaging fool while I was reading this one - my poor friends!! I was excited and anxious, wide-eyed and shocked. The whole time I was reading, I wasn't without discovery. I know I always talk about discovery, but that is my favorite part. I want to be taken away. I want to be enamored with characters and taken for a ride with the story - and this duet did that. After reading my first books by Elizabeth O'Roark, I will be back for more for sure.
I just loved it. I absolutely loved it. I really can't complain at all and I already miss Nick and Quinn so much...someone, please hold me.
Nick has got to be one of the most amazing male characters I've read all year. I have read some good ones - not gonna lie, but he was amazing. He made me smile. He grabbed ahold of this connection that had no possible reality to it and he ran with it. He felt it. He accepted it. I loved him so much!! And the strength that Quinn possessed was unreal. To be thrust into another life or world, and not understand what could possibly be happening? I mean, you're basically going in blind to another LIFE. This couple was destiny in all the definitions out there. This wasn't really fate to me....it was pure destiny. It was such a neat story to read and I am so glad I took the chance on it. I am so excited to share it with someone, for sure, because I know the discussions will be so animated. There really was so much depth and creativity behind this story that I couldn't help but wrangle a few friends into a discussion after we all read it. Absolutely in love. I cannot say that enough.
But their chemistry together? It was atomic. Undeniably HOT. Like, ridiculously chemical on every level. Argh!! Their love and devotion, their desire, it was insanity squared. Around each other, it was like being caught up in a storm and watching them unhinge. When they were in each other's arms, it was so awesome to see this unabashed affection pour out. That level of temptation between them was so intense and I read with so much fascination at their pull towards one another. They couldn't keep their hands off each other, and I love how that played into their story as well. It wasn't just a connection they couldn't explain, it was an attraction they couldn't deny. It was meant to be.
"Just promise me you'll wait for me. Promise you'll be here when I get home."
The emotions were on point. The love was all consuming. The storyline was addicting. I was 1000% invested in this story and the characters. I'm also very shocked that I have never hear of or read Elizabeth O'Roark before. I feel like I have to blame someone for that....again. HAHAHA!
I feel like I got a very good look at Elizabeth O'Roark's writing style and voice with this duet, and now I have to go through and check out her catalog of books and see what I can squeeze in. She gave me an amazing story, definitely not a normal one, and allowed me to get caught up and fall in love with not only some amazing characters, but a storyline that is just....different. Her imagination astounds me. I love how she was able to infuse so much reality into an otherwise impossible situation, and just ran with it. I am so sad it's over. I loved it!! Gosh, the scenarios that were described and fleshed out, the possibilities, the mind-boggling potential about everything that was presented was insane. My mind was racing, my heart was falling...and to be able to look back on my theories and know how close I was to being right, but also how far off I was is pretty neat to see now.
This book was shaping up and reading like a favorite book. I won't lie and say that this book didn't put me through the wringer, because it honestly did. It wore me out and my heart was tired by the time I was done reading the whole duet - it was intense in some spots, absolutely heartbreaking in others, but overall amazing. But somewhere along the ride, it sort of lost its edge for a bit. Not in a "this story is ruined now" kind of way....but it slowed down and I don't think I was ready for that. But the way O'Roark tied up every string left hanging from the first book, that was awesome. I feel like it's pretty notable how well she introduced some events, allowed me to come up with some theories - viable ones too, and then she explained it all along the way and cleaned them right up! So much going on, but I wasn't left confused about anything and I was intrigued from the first page of the first book until the very end of the last book. I am literally sitting here on my couch, arms extended,
This entire book, discussing any part of it would be spoilery because of the slow, methodical unravelling, one page at a time. I do know that this entire duet had me completely fascinated for two full days. I read both books in record time - for the Bee, that is. There were spots that I was so excited about the possibilities, or the unfolding of the storyline, that I couldn't sit still. I was a messaging fool while I was reading this one - my poor friends!! I was excited and anxious, wide-eyed and shocked. The whole time I was reading, I wasn't without discovery. I know I always talk about discovery, but that is my favorite part. I want to be taken away. I want to be enamored with characters and taken for a ride with the story - and this duet did that. After reading my first books by Elizabeth O'Roark, I will be back for more for sure.
I just loved it. I absolutely loved it. I really can't complain at all and I already miss Nick and Quinn so much...someone, please hold me.
"You're my life. You're the only part of it I want."
~BEE
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Yay finally it's complete! I'm so excited to read this Bee and chat with you.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! You once again got me intrigued.
Great review!
ReplyDeleteAdded to tbr sounds great
ReplyDeleteI have got to read this duet!
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