For Hadley Beckett, the road to hell is paved with good intentions and sticks of dynamite.
A renewal. I have a long way to go on the heartbreaking and unforgiving path to redemption as I travel it alone. As I recover, my family and friends rally, each having their own idea of how to help me heal, as honest or misguided they may be. No one knows what I need. I thought I did, but Finn Wilder … thought I did, but Finn Wilder proved me wrong in every way possible when he left me at the worst time in my life.
Hang on for this uncertain journey as I discover truths I never knew existed, and lies I thought were my reality. Though, this isn’t my finale. Far from it. This is the ignition to an explosive new beginning.
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Ren Alexander continues to churn out stories and characters that pulls the reader in and makes them feel like they are part of the story! The great story and wonderful characters made me feel like I was on a roller coaster ride as each and every page was turned!
What can I say without giving anything away?
I’ve been looking forward to this book for some time now and it did not disappoint!
As I quote from Book 1, “What do you do if the love of your life doesn’t want the same life you do?”
Well some of this should be answered in this book.
Book 4 has turned the Sparks world upside down and inside out! Hadley is trying hard to move on from Finn and his d*ckscapde which resulted in their demise.
I’ve never laughed so hard or wanted to unread certain parts of a book before. Ren Alexander has a way with words that makes you get all the feels. Whether you want to or not! I am most certainly ready for whatever comes next!
Grab your copy, make sure you have plenty of time to read. You won’t be putting this one down until your finished!
Quote from Jared, Enduring the Wild Sparks:
“Finn. He f’d up your heart. His little sexcapade f’d up all of us, but as much as I want to blame him, my own hurt you, too. You’re different now and without you to care, we fall apart.”
**This book ties right into Igniting, so make sure you have read the entire series before picking up this book. Also reading The Keys to Jericho will help you get to know and understand some of the other characters in this book.**
t’s taken me awhile to gather my thoughts about the emotional rollercoaster Ms. Alexander puts her characters and her readers through. I had to step back and recover from one of the most severe book hangovers I’ve ever experienced. Finally, several weeks later, I am ready to confront the book that evoked such a deep-seated response.
Since I read the first book by Ren Alexander, Chasing the Wild Sparks, I have been hooked on her characters. Throughout the three previous books in the series, Hadley, Finn, Dash, Jared, and Rod have become almost like dear friends. Morgan, however, can rot in hell. I haven’t liked her from the first time she appeared in the series. Hopefully, there is a special place in book hell for Hadley’s “friend.”
Ms. Alexander is known for not following the traditional HEA formula, three books and then the goal, happily ever after. I firmly believe that an author deserves to unfold a story in whatever way they see it in their brain. Enduring the Wild Sparks is book four in the series and picks up the story of a very shattered Hadley from the last book. Hadley endures so much heartache that it amazes me that she is still standing. Finn’s betrayal, and the ensuing health issues after his departure, shakes her to the core. Not only is her body and soul shattered; her faith in a future is annihilated. Her friends and family try to support her, but she is less than receptive to their help.
I love the writing style of this author and the fact that she delves deeply into her characters and their interactions. When Hadley tries to move forward from her losses and tries to find a new relationship, several scenarios play havoc with her and the reader. Friendships are tested, secret feelings revealed, and hearts are broken. Hadley has always leaned on her small circle of friends and her family, but in her current mental state, she feels that everyone has betrayed her in some way. Little does she know that she has been betrayed in more ways than she knows and by someone she would never suspect. That bombshell rocks the characters as well as the reader. The lingering question is why.
I like long books; Ms. Alexander’s The Keys to Jericho is one of my favorites. This book pulls the reader into the pages, in such a way that the reader doesn’t realize or care how long it is. The writing in clear and well paced, while the author puts her readers through the full range of emotions. There were genuinely humorous parts, great character banter, and some very emotional, heart-wrenching scenes. I’m not a big crier when it comes to books, but more than one tear was shed during reading. Hadley’s story is not complete, and I anxiously await the next book to answer the questions raised in Enduring the Wild Sparks.