I give myself to strangers.When I’m on stage, and when I’m off it.Whether it’s throngs of screaming fans or just one man, it’s always outsiders. People who don’t know me. Not the real me.It’s easier, because then it’s not so obvious that there is no real me. Just layers of lies. Then I’m peeled back to the nerve. Showing the world my ugly. Everyone sees me for what I am.Rightfully so, they hate … am.
Rightfully so, they hate me.
Almost as much as I hate myself.
I’m willing to hate myself for what I’ve done. To wither away into some washed up old rock star.
But he doesn’t let me.
I want to hate him.
He doesn’t let me do that either.
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Wow.
Going into this book as not a huge M/M fan I wasn’t sure what to expect but in the authors usual way she handles the subject such style and grace you’ll forget you’re reading a book you usually wouldn’t. (Talking me personally)
The book starts with a bang letting you know that the conclusion to this series is not going to be easy just to wrap it up, oh no the author rips your heart out one last time (in this series) and refuses to give it back.
Will miss the band but feel better knowing we’ll see them sprinkled throughout other books.
***5 Stars***
Talk about heavy.
This baby doesn’t pull any punches at all.
Self-loathing, forgiveness, love, redemption and everything inbetween lives in HD within theses pages and made it a story that was, at times difficult to process, but even more difficult to put down because I needed to see Noah claw his way out of the darkness and find his light.
Now, to be absolutely transparent, this is the first time I have met Noah, and though I do prefer (and typically recommend) reading a series in order, I actually love the fact that I got to meet him at this crucial point in his life and saw the beautiful and broken pieces of his soul and I fell into adoration with each jagged part. He isn’t perfect, he doesn’t have his shit together, but he is real with a tarnished, but golden heart. And as for “HIM”…well, he had his own beautifully broken pieces that made it just as easy to adore him and see how they both could be what the other never knew could make them happy.
I know that this is a short and vague review, not too unexpected when it comes to me, but necessary for this story. Things get deep and I don’t want to take away from the journey anymore than I have to. As for the Unquiet Mind crew. I loved meeting them all, Killiian May just be my fav – though that really shouldn’t come as a surprise – and will definitely be finding a way to go back and read all of their stories when I am able to.
Note: This is the last in series, but can be read as a stand-alone without any issues. Though things are mentioned that, if you haven’t read the previous books in the series, may give away a plot point or two.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
It has been quite awhile since I’ve read a MM book and I honestly do need to be in the mood, but when we learned that Noah was going to be getting his book, I knew I needed to read it. This novella of Noah and Gideon was amazing!!! The pain Noah was in was so heartbreaking! Even though his bandmates knew something was up with him, no one really understood the amount of pain he was in and I think that is what made it so much worse! He was definitely on a downward spiral and after the most unimaginable incident, he fell to rock bottom. The healing he needed from his childhood to the present was long and so very difficult. But with the support from his friends (one took a bit longer, which was warranted) and the amazing relationship he developed with Gideon, he was able to slowly dig himself out.
I absolutely loved this story so much. Like in many of Anne Malcom’s books, it is not for the faint of heart. Both Noah and Gideon were so damaged because of outside influences, and it tortured their souls but to finally see the peace and happiness they give each other definitely made it all worth it. Another fantastic story from one of my favorite authors!
My mind is officially Unquiet
Noah’s story comes to us as the final one in the Unquiet Mind series and even though it’s slightly shorter than the other band members…..it still packs a punch I honestly didn’t know how Anne would approach this one, it was gritty, dark and raw which isn’t how I ever expected Noah’s story to go but surprisingly it felt right and I absolutely adored Gideon
Thank you Anne for my advanced copy which I voluntarily leave my honest review