Who Would Like This Book:
This angsty, emotional rockstar romance is a wild ride from high school heartbreak to adult second chances. If you love messy, complicated characters who grow and battle their demons, and you can handle a bit of darkness with your romance, "The Words" will keep you up all night. It's packed with tension, drama, and plenty of steamy moments. Readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers tropes, plus-size representation, flawed heroes, and lots of angst will find themselves totally hooked.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book isn’t for everyone - especially if you’re looking for a light, fluffy romance. The story is long (nearly 700 pages!) and dives into some very heavy topics, including addiction, fatphobia, betrayal, and grief. Some readers found the main characters frustrating, unlikable, or made questionable choices. There are also several triggering events and the drama can sometimes feel over-the-top or even problematic to some. If toxic or dark relationships aren’t your thing, or you need your heroes to be squeaky clean, you might want to skip this one.
About:
The Words by Ashley Jade is a gripping story that follows the journey of Phoenix and Lennon, two complex characters who navigate through trials and tribulations to find their happy ever after. The book delves into themes of redemption, love, and personal growth, showcasing the evolution of Phoenix from a troubled past to a man deserving of Lennon's love, and Lennon's transformation from an insecure young girl to a strong, independent woman. The writing style of Ashley Jade is described as emotional, intense, and captivating, drawing readers into the rollercoaster ride of emotions that Phoenix and Lennon experience.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Words include themes of betrayal, emotional trauma regarding body image, addiction, and loose references to assault.
Has Romance?
Romance is a central element of the story, characterized by complex and tumultuous relationships.
From The Publisher:
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ashley Jade comes an edgy, enemies-to-lovers standalone romance about mistakes, forgiveness, and second chances .
He was the talented bad boy everyone wanted.
I was the irrelevant geek everyone hated.
He was the sun...drawing all of us in.
I was a black hole...taking up space.
He was destined to be a star.
I was destined to remain an insignificant no one.
Until he made me believe I was special...
And then he destroyed me.
I never thought I'd see Phoenix Walker again after he broke my heart, but fate had other plans.
One tour. Eight weeks. Forty shows.
Countless opportunities to make him pay.
The world thought he was a God...
But I knew the truth .
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2 comment(s)
Oookay, the first like 50% I was close to DNF. The MMC was really awful. Not only to the fmc but in general. Not big on playboys and all that. I am so glad I didn’t. Phoenix really had one hell of a redemption arc. The side characters really grew too. Made everything just so much better in the end.
I finished this book in record time. I was a little scared with the amount of pages, but it didn’t feel like a long read at all! Phoenix walker’s mysterious character isn’t a mystery when you’re able to read his perspective to all the events. It gives plenty of compassion and understanding. If you have ever felt self-conscious about your size, this book is for you.
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