There is a gaping hole in the middle of Lonna’s memories of the worst night of her life. Her body told her how it ended, but the details leading up to her lying hurt and sobbing on the bathroom floor have been lost.How do you move forward when you’re not sure what you have to move on from?How do you get your life back on track when you don’t know what happened to send it off the rails?She makes a … the rails?
She makes a connection in the unlikeliest of places. Their bond is immediate—their pain similar and, at the same time, vastly different. As they work independently to recover from invisible wounds they are not ready to share with each other, they find their path to healing may leave a fiery trail across the landscape of what used to be their lives.
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Wow! Just wow. This book has taken me on a ride with its main character, Lonna, as she faces the darkness of blank memories that put her on a path that changes her life forever. Meeting Gavin though helps them both to face the worst of time of their own lives while allowing them each to meet the best times of their new lives. Olivia Evans has delivered such a story that as a reader that you cannot help but get lost along this journey. This book is so good that its nearly impossible to provide a review with out giving away a spoiler! Reading this book will not disappoint. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will definitely have that stupid smile on your face that only the best of books can deliver. Congrats to Olivia on a great book!
Blackout is a riveting and emotional story of pain, shame and depression. After having been assaulted at her graduation party, Lonna has no memory of her assailant nor any related details. She is getting by with the help of her roommate friends and desperately seeks answers as to how and why it happened to her.
One day when walking and held deep in thought and despair she finds herself, by chance, in an area of town she’s never been. There she encounters a support group where she meets Gavin. So much transpires over time and as they find themselves growing closer she confides in Gavin and things begin to spiral into an unexpected and and even more angst filled experience than anyone anticipated.
This was my first book by Olivia Evans and I have to say I was riveted and spellbound by such a relevant, heart breaking yet amazing story! Brilliantly thought out and written, I look forward to reading more by this author!
This book is amazing. The author did such an amazing job handling a difficult subject. These characters are so real. It’s just an amazing story and so well done. If you loved her book Flutter you will love this one.
Blackout by Olivia Evans is an extremely inspiring and riveting story. The writing is honest and raw. It brings out all the ugly, heartbreaking and aching emotions in me.
Lonna was raped at night of her graduation. But she was drunk and wad drugged. So she does not remember the face or details of the event. She cannot get closure and the trauma is eating her inside out. Her best friend Krista and his cousin Ethan ( also her roommates) are trying their best to support her. But she feels trapped in a never ending nightmare. Till she accidentally finds Lucky’s diner and the dilapidated building opposite it running support groups. Till she meets Gavin Lewis. The guy who slowly erases her pain, shame and depression with softness, compassion and patience. But one day a big secret comes out. Something that will break her all over again. Does she not deserve HEA?
Olivia Evans poured out so much sincere emotions in every page. The writing was simply beautiful and touched me deeply. Lonna’s struggle brought me to tears as I went through a heartaching journey with her. This girl has so much courage behind her angry, hurt and shaken self. Gavin is an amazing character. The twist literally stunned me and left me speechless. I adore Gaving for healing Lonna and protecting her and making her smile again. But he has a dark shadow that is completely unexpected. I cannot believe the author made me go through that hell! This story broke me but these stories also remain a source of strength and beliefs for me. Lonna and Gavin both had demons to slay and it’s a lot easier when one has an amazing support system.
Blackout by Olivia Evans is a heart-wrenching, angst filled and beautifully imperfect romance. The moments in this story are priceless.
Received ARC for honest review