When I closed the door on my past I didn’t expect it to come back and haunt me. I was appalled when she called for my help, but she swore I was the one person who could save him—the only man I’ve ever loved. The man she stole from me. She’s to blame for the mess of a man he’s become, but I’m to blame for walking away. Anything good has been long forgotten. In its place is destruction, devastation … devastation and enough regret to last a lifetime. I came in hopes of making things right. But I never expected this. A broken man, a hopeless future, the beginning of the end. Maybe between the two of us, we can save the man who owns our hearts.
Loss, betrayal, addiction. Mix them together and the concoction will ruin you.
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This book ripped my heart out and definitely did not put it back in it’s rightful place. It’s not often that a book catches me as off guard as Garden of Goodbyes did. It was gut wrenching and so so ugly. Five stars go to books that make me feel something so profound it gives me knots in my stomach…if that makes sense. I was on edge the whole time. While I understand the ending happened the way it did, I HATED IT…I cried and almost threw my Kindle out the window…WHY?!?!?!?! Kudos to Ms. Andrews for having the guts to bring the reality of addiction to light. Not an easy read.
3.5 Stars
Garden of Goodbyes isn’t your typical romance and it definitely isn’t a lighthearted feel good romance. The chapters rotate between Violet’s and Eden’s points of view, telling both sides of current and past events. The characters were flawed in a human way and the story was a real look at the dangerous ways addiction can effect a relationship, and I don’t just mean romantic relationships.
I was expecting an ugly cry going into Garden of Goodbyes, because I had heard how heart breaking this book is. And the book is definitely and emotional one. Faith Andrews didn’t sugar coat the difficult ugly parts, but wrote them honestly and I commend her on that. The Garden of Goodbyes did have me wiping away a few tears at the end, but I still felt like there was something missing. Like I was waiting on something else to happen. Even though I still feel like I’m waiting on something more to happen, I have to admit the ending fit the realism of this story.
I still enjoyed the journey and I do recommend this book to those who enjoy dark stories and aren’t opposed to a book with heavy themes, like drugs and abuse.
Someone come hug me!! I just finished Garden of Goodbyes and my heart is aching. Literally crumpled on the floor. Having put this book off to the side for personal reasons, I finally worked up the courage to dig in.
I’m so glad my head was in the right place, because WOW. I’ve read Faith Andrews’ books in the past and have always been a huge fan of her writing. This book exceeded every expectation I had and although it was an extremely emotional experience for me, I am blown away with the entire story.
My heart breaks for anyone who has been touched by addiction. There are no words to capture how it can literally rip a family apart and destroy the lives of both the person with the addiction and all those who love them.
Forgiveness is, I believe, a true lesson to take away from Garden of Goodbyes. Whether you’re holding onto anger or pain, sometimes forgiveness seems impossible. Once you’re able to set some of it free, you may be able to move forward and find a bit of peace for yourself.
When I think about the amount of heart and soul Faith Andrews poured into her novel, I can’t even imagine how she was able to write through the tears. Mine were endless and I’m still a mess.
Yes, this book isn’t an easy read. Yes, it will leave you heartbroken and needing a big bottle of wine. But there are many lessons to learn within these pages and if can help even one person to get the help they need, it’s worth every tear.
I have a hunch that Ms. Andrews has just gotten started on filling out hearts with even more of her emotional tales and I can’t wait to read all of them.
This ain’t your mama’s Faith Andrews book, that is for sure. Buckle up, grab the tissues, and maybe have a cardiologist on speed dial- your heart’s gonna need some help by the time you’re finished reading this one. And you might want copious amounts of chocolate and wine on hand as well.
Bravo to Faith for taking a chance on something completely different than what we’re used to seeing from her!
This book completely and utterly wrecked me! It’s still wrecking me…every time I think about these characters the tears just start flowing. This is one story you won’t come away from unscathed.
I cried. She laughed. Yet I still love her.