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Re-read #2 (12/20/2019) I cried twice today, once in the morning after my dentist’s appointment, right after telling him that I hope we never see each other again! (I hope he won’t hold a grudge till our next appointment) The second time, in the evening while reading the last 30% of this book. Because that was just so freakin heartbreaking!! Reading those last 30% was so hard, it still hurts!

5+ “still�� stars!!


Always,
evermore,
even after.
Still.

This isn’t a book about falling in love. It’s about falling in love with a book. Oh my heart! I can’t get over it. I’ve felt every single thing in this book. I’ve felt it deeply in the bottom of my heart. I spent the last 30% of the book crying. Not just crying, i was sobbing. That ugly crying, you know? Grieving. By all means I wasn’t the same after finishing it! This is one of my all time favorite books! Kennedy Ryan, you’re freakin brilliant and amazing.

”We feel the things we need to know instead of say them. With my chest pressed to his back, forgiveness, love, understanding, and tenderness transfer noiselessly between the layers of our clothes, an emotional osmosis through blood and bone, through hurt and fear.��

In ‘Still�� we follow the epic journey of Grip and Bristol. Their story wasn’t done yet. Their love is tested, their faith is being provoked, and their whole world is being shaken. Despite their busy schedule, the rejection their relationship get, and the world trying to turn against their love, they’re still fighting. Still moving on. Still going stronger than ever. They’re it for each other. They are so compatible. One can’t exist without the other. It’s so damn easy with them, their banter, their chemistry, the perfect rhythm for their conversation.

”Dwell in possibility.��

Grip is so passionate. God how I love how passionate, poetic, brilliant, honest and understanding he is. His love for Bristol is so heartwarming. He doesn’t settle with what he has. He grow. I though I couldn’t love him more than I did in ‘Grip�� but man how I was wrong! He’s a man who has been through a lot, but still remained as noble and as pure as he could. His loyalty is amazing. He’s loyal to his friends, his mother and family, his community, and to his love.

”Don’t waste time when you know it’s real��

Bristol might be one of the strongest characters I’ve ever seen. God! Her strength could fuel an entire army. She was tested in the worst way possible. My heart broke for her. I cried for her. I grieved for her. She made choices that were never easy. I can’t imagine how was that for her. I felt like I just want to hug her, to cry for her. She loves fiercely, and would tear herself to pieces for those she loves.

”And it still isn’t enough. Anything that ended would never be enough for a love like ours. A love like ours is only satisfied by forever.��

Even though this is a fictional book, it couldn’t be more real. It changed me. I wasn’t the same person after finishing it. I fell in love with the book and the characters. I Got high on their emotions. And was drunk on the words and writing. Grip’s poetry is so heartwarming. So beautiful. I felt his words. I didn’t just read them. I swear I felt them! This book would have never been as perfect as its without kennedy Ryan’s writing. She’s amazing. She writes in such a lyrical poetic and heart warming way. Her writing has the ability to melt hearts. She’s such an extraordinary person who was born to write books.

Ask me when your belly is full like the moon,
and our love has stretched your body with my child,
leaving your skin, once flawless,
now silvered, traced, scarred,
I will worship you.
My eyes will never stray.
My heart will never wander,
gladly leashed to you all my days.
I am fixed on you.

This book melted my heart. Provoked my emotions. Made me feel. It made me think. It inspired me and gave me hope. This book is everything. Even the book cover is beautiful! I could never recommend it enough. Kennedy Ryan, you deserve a standing ovation. A round of applause. Your message has been brilliantly delivered. Everything you wanted to tell and aware people of has been done perfectly. You’re a great author. An inspiration. You touched my hear, my mind and my soul.

When we are alone, you and I, through years, through pain, my heart will answer again and again, still.

Song recommendation:
Surefire by John legend
At last by Etta James
Where’s my love by SYML