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The Same Road: A New Adult Romance

by Jami Gallardo (Goodreads Author)

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When Hell Freezes Over: Book 2 in the When The Lights Go Down Series

by Hailey Klier Decker (Goodreads Author)

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yue said: " When I first saw this book, I was immediately drawn in because of the tropes that were listed. A band? Second chance romance? Age gap? Those are usually the kinds of books I gravitate toward, so I was really excited to pick this one up. I also haven' When I first saw this book, I was immediately drawn in because of the tropes that were listed. A band? Second chance romance? Age gap? Those are usually the kinds of books I gravitate toward, so I was really excited to pick this one up. I also haven't read the first book, so I'm not sure if I missed some context from the events that were referenced here.

The story follows Johanna Harris, who left behind the only man she ever loved six years ago, believing walking away was the only way to protect him and his dreams. But when her brother's wedding reunites her with Brandon Jackson, the tattooed bassist and her brother's best friend, the feelings they buried refuse to stay in the past. As old wounds resurface and long hidden truths come to light, they have to decide if the love they never truly let go of deserves a second chance.

One of the things I really liked was the dual timeline and dual POV. I always enjoy stories that switch between the past and present because it lets you slowly piece together why the characters act the way they do. It kept me engaged the whole time, and I liked getting those little glimpses into their thought process before everything eventually came together.

That said, I found it much easier to connect with Brandon than Johanna. Maybe it's because Brandon was older and generally made decisions that made more sense to me. Johanna wasn't exactly a kid either since she was already 20 at the beginning of the story, but some of the choices she made just didn't sit well with me. Their relationship as a couple also didn't completely land for me, so I never got as emotionally invested as I wanted to.

I also couldn't really connect with their siblings. I felt like they were a little too invested in Johanna and Brandon's relationship. There were also a few things I expected to be explained that never really were. More than anything, I wish we had seen more of Brandon's life during the six years they were apart because I was curious about what he went through during that time.

Don't get me wrong, I still think this is a good story. It just didn't leave a lasting impact on me personally. Even so, I'd still recommend it to readers who love band romances, second chance romances, and all the angst that comes with those kinds of stories. My final rating for this book would be 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Many thanks to Hailey Klier Decker and Luna Literary for the opportunity to read this book in advance. This review is my honest thoughts and opinions about the story ...more "

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