REVIEW: Prodigal Son by Jay Crownover

PRODIGAL SON (The Forever Marked Series Book 2) by Jay Crownover

Release Date: January 12th

Genre/Tropes: Single Dad Romance/Childhood Friends-to-Lovers/Destined Lovers

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Our Review:

Let me just jump in with two feet and say that I really enjoyed Prodigal Son. I know part of it was because these characters are the children of beloved characters but if that probably wouldn’t be enough to hold my attention for an entire novel. Really, it’s that these two characters just drew me in with their messed up early relationship and their evolution to their more grown up relationship.

I really appreciated the enduring and patient love that they had for each other, even when it felt like there were a ton of unresolved and hurt feelings. I liked how deep their connection went and how far they each went to support each other, even when it should’ve seemed unlikely. I loved that Jay Crownover made this a grown up love, in that their conflicts never felt trite—their issues felt real and the way she had them work on and through them just felt like evolved and take on love in a contemporary romance. Also, not to be overlooked was the way Jay Crownover took on mental health and wellness and was consistent in the overall acceptance, understanding, and honesty of how having loved ones grappling with staying well isn’t just a straight path from illness to wellness in one fell swoop.

Even with loose ends tied up and an HEA, I honestly could’ve read pages and pages more of these two

because of how much I liked them.

I am loving this series and can’t wait for the next book.

Blurb:

When she was a little girl, Remy Archer fell in love with Hyde Fuller at first sight. In fact, he was the only thing she could see for a very long time. For Remy, it never mattered to her that Hyde was always too serious and always seemed so sad. To her, he was the very best, and the center of her entire world. She never dreamed he would let her down when she needed him the most.

Now Remy is a semi-reasonable adult, one with a better understanding of why her intense feelings scared Hyde away when she was at her lowest point. She’s moved on, and if anyone asks she's perfectly happy with the chaotic and hectic life she's built. She’s also really proud that she's still around to experience all the best and worst that surviving something deeply traumatic has to offer. The last thing she needs or wants, is Hyde coming back and taking over her every thought and feeling the way he once did. Unfortunately, they picked the exact same time to come home to search for a little redemption.

When he was a little boy, the instant they met, Hyde Fuller wanted nothing more than to protect Remy Archer from everything, including herself. She gleefully took up every moment of his free time, and every ounce of his patience, as they grew alongside one another. He was so intent on keeping her safe, he didn't realize how deeply Remy had worked her way into his heart.

Now that Hyde’s facing the biggest challenge and biggest change of his entire life, he deeply regrets walking away from Remy. She was always the one person who always had his back, no matter what. The way Remy loved him used to terrify him, but now, it’s the way he loves her that scares him to death.

Hyde knows he needs Remy in his life, so he can finally figure out how to be the man she always believed him to be. History has a bad habit of repeating itself, and Remy has a knack for turning even the most simple of situations end over end. This time Hyde is determined to stay by her side no matter what, even though his love for Remy is going to change more than his life this time around.

About the Author:

Jay Crownover is the international and multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men Series, the Saints of Denver Series, the Point Series, the Breaking Point series, the Getaway series, the Loveless, Texas series and the Forever Marked series. Her books can be found translated into many different languages all around the world. She is a tattooed, crazy haired Colorado native who lives at the base of the Rockies with her awesome dogs. This is where she can frequently be found enjoying a cold beer and Taco Tuesdays. Jay is a self-declared music snob and outspoken book lover who is always looking for her next adventure, between the pages and on the road.