After her mom ends up in the hospital, Gwen knows nothing will ever be the same. She has so many questions and so few answers.Will her mom survive? And if she does, will the tension in their relationship ease?Will Kame come back for her?No one knows the answers to all of life’s questions; Gwen’s only option is to hold on as the storm rages on around her.*Must read New Bloom first
Eternal Bloom by A E Gamrat is the second book in Gwen’s story and the relationship she is wading through with her mother.
Gwen’s relationship with her mother has been quite torn in the previous book and this book shines a light into how broken it was and what happens when something happens which rocks that connection and how Gwen will deal with that situation with her mom being ill.
Also Gwen is not sure about the relationship with Kame, they have a connection but there are secrets in his history, but also his communication is not the best and will put a strain on the relationship. Will Gwen be able to deal with all the relevant issues in her life?
The story like the first one is well written, with some thought provoking subjects which are brought up. The story concentrates a lot around the in thoughts of Gwen and although this is a great prospective to be in sometimes I think the story was stunted and took a while to get going again. I loved the strength that Gwen had although at times she felt she lack the courage and strength to deal with the issues.
I would recommend these two books as a great coming of age story.
After her mom ends up in the hospital, Gwen knows nothing will ever be the same. She has so many questions and so few answers.
Will her mom survive? And if she does, will the tension in their relationship ease?
Will Kame come back for her?
No one knows the answers to all of life’s questions; Gwen’s only option is to hold on as the storm rages on around her.
Eternal Bloom by AE Gamrat is the second book in this series. I would highly recommend reading New Bloom before reading Eternal Bloom. Eternal Bloom picks up right where New Bloom ended. This is my second book by this author and I enjoyed reading both of her books. I truly enjoyed this duet. I found it to be a really accurate and great coming of age story. Just like the first one I found this on a page turner. I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to see what else is available from A.E. Gamrat. Thanks for a great read!
Eternal Bloom
By AE Gamrat
Eternal Bloom is book two in this wonderful series. Like with most good series book two picked up perfectly from book one. So now we have Gwen making her way in life since she has finished college, you will find in this transition it will cover everything from what being an adult is to love, family and what she is looking at career wise. In book two you will find that you can still easily connect with Gwen, you might even get to like her mum a little bit. What I really liked about these two books is the friendship between Lena and Gwen, I really like the way that throughout all their friendship stayed strong, seemed real and it may have you feeling that you can feel the love these two girls seem to have for each other. Nothing better than being close to characters in a book. Makes the storyline so much more. You will love these two books but remember to read them in order.
Eternal Bloom (Bloom Duet) by A.E. Gamrat was a emotionally raw, kick to the feels, that may have cause some tears to slip.
Before we start I must warn you this is a duet, and is the second part to it. I highly suggest you read the first book before going into this one, as there is much need back information, character development, and general plot devices that will be needed in order to fully understand, and embrace this emotionally raw punch to the heart.
This book makes up for my mixed feels in the first. The beautiful crafted writing is carried over and you can’t help but be sucked into Gwen’s heartache, mixed emotions, and the sh&^ storm that seems to be getting out of hand. The once sheltered Gwen is coming into her own at a fast pace, and for a bit I was worried it might be too much for her. But, I have to say, Gwen fast became a strong, solid complex character that shone.
As this book is the second and final, I’m going to keep the review a little short as I don’t want to start gushing and spoil this gem. But I need to you know that this book, this duet, is something special. It’s a must read for not only those that are trying to find their place, but for anyone that has a heart. This has things we all can relate too, and experiences that will bring you back to that time in your life, when everything felt like it will fall apart.
So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will be invested, and will be reaching for those tissues.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh.
Eternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
4 Stars!!!!
Well the second book is just as addicting as the first. I was not disappointed! The journey
for Gwen continues as it does for her family and friends. I was on the edge of my seat from the
cliff hanger from book one and I was not let down. I found that the author had such a great
writing style that I once again felt as though I was going through the emotions alongside Gwen.
This concluding book in the duet really brings things full circle and draws even more on the
heart strings than the first. I was so torn from the first book on the way Gwen’s mom had reacted but I felt as though through this book I got to know not only Gwen more but her mother as well. I found that the author really brought life to the mother daughter relationship and this is what makes the book so real. As well as the way in which she also brings the relationship between Kame and Gwen slowly through the book is so unique and refreshing. I like the fact that it is a bit more realistic than all hearts and flowers. I really enjoyed not only the first book but this book as well. I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.
Eternal Bloom, Book 2 in the Bloom Duet Series by A.E Gamrat
4 out of 5 Stars
This second book picks up exactly where the first one left off. Many books I have read in the past pick up a few months later, etc, but this one I appreciated the immediacy of the continuation of the story. Make sure you read the first on, New Bloom, before you march into this one. Gwen’s life is in an upheaval. Her mom is in the hospital and her prognosis is not looking good. My heart was literally aching for her. You could feel the sadness, uncertainty and fear from Gwen within the paragraphs of the book.
The supporting cast of characters in this book are phenomenal. I love Gwen’s dad. Kame is an interesting character. Both in this book and the last I had a love hate relationship with him so I am not sure how I truly feel on this one. I highly recommend this book and the first for an easy Sunday read. Passion, raw crying and full emotions are on point with this one so keep the Kleenex’s close by.
“Eternal Bloom” is the sequel book to “New Bloom” by A. E. Gamrat, so make sure you read “New Bloom” first! Gwen’s mother was rushed to the hospital at the end of “New Bloom” and “Eternal Bloom” picks up right where “New Bloom” left off, with Gwen and her father nervously waiting for information. I don’t want to give anything away but I felt like I was holding my breath the whole book, waiting to see how things would go for Gwen and her family. I’d been wanting her to stand up for herself and tell her parents what she was really feeling! Her new relationship with Kame being rocky and her relationship with her parents being about the same, I was worried how things would turn out. This book was a lovely ending to the story, but I feel like there is more to tell with Gwen’s best friend Lena and their oldest friend, Tyler. Hopefully, A.E Gamrat has more in store for us! This really was a lovely book that showed me that what you don’t know about a person can be just as important as what you do know. So, I give “Eternal Bloom” four stars!
Eternal Bloom is the second book in the Bloom Duet series by A. E. Gamrat. This is the continuation of Gwen’s story. This story is about trying to repair relationships that you have burned. Gwen’s mother is in the hospital and she is trying to get through the feelings of losing her before she can make everything better. She is confused about what way to go. Then there is Kame. Can she be with him? Is he being straight with her? She is a scared young woman who is trying to be everything she can be. Her blossoms are starting to wilt. Will she ever fix the relationship with her mother? Will fate rear its ugly head? This is an amazing coming of age story that I believe every young adult female should read.
Eternal Bloom (Book 2) (Bloom Duet) by A. E. Gamrat. This book picks up where New Bloom left off so you really need to read New Bloom first. It picks up with Gwen’s mom still in the hospital and Gwen and her father trying to cope with all that has happened. On top of that Gwen is trying to earn her place in the family’s Flower shop but her mom has continually made that difficult. She and her mom don’t see eye to eye on anything. Her choice of careers, her boyfriends, her life etc. Thankfully she has her best friend Lena who she can vent to about everything. As her mom recovers will Gwen start seeing life the same as her mom or will her mom come around and let Gwen make her own decisions.
This raw and emotional second installment remains true to the story we connected with initially. It absolutely needs to be read in order for full understanding of the storyline and character progression. This book realistically portrays family dynamics and teenage angst. The emotions felt very real and came across the pages connecting with me immediately. I was invested with the characters and drawn in immediately. Thoroughly enjoyed and definitely recommended.
Eternal Bloom (Bloom Duet Book 2)
By A.E. Gamrat
4 Stars
Eternal Bloom by A.E Gamrat is the second installment of the Bloom Duet. This books starts where book 1 left off. I recommend reading New Bloom so you can get the background on the main character. Gwen’s mother was admitted to the hospital and she is dealing with the possibility of her mother not able to fully recover. Gwen’s life seems to be going downhill and losing grip. She also fears that her relationship with Kame will also fail due to her mother’s health and also the fact that her mother was not fond of Kame. He is has communication issues and seems to be hiding something. This story concentrates more on Gwen’s relationship with her mother and her inner turmoil dealing with her current situation in her life. Gwen’s grows a lot within the second book and is much stronger compared to the first book. I truly enjoyed this book duet and recommend to any that enjoys YA and Coming of Age books. I am pretty sure there are plenty of readers that can relate to Gwen’s story.
This is the second book in A.E. Gamrat’s Bloom Duet Series. I would not read this one unless you have read “New Bloom” previously. That one really sets you up for this novel. In this installment Gamrat really focuses on the relationship between Gwen and her mother. We still see a real evolution of character with Gwen by the end of the novel but that comes about because of the storm that blows up all around her with her mother’s declining health. We also continue to see more of her and Kame. They are still going back and forth. Kame would in a heartbeat make her his. Gwen is still just not sure. She knows for sure a few things though… Her mother doesn’t approve, and he definitely has some secrets. With the chaos of her mother’s health the last thing she needs is a confusing and secretive man.
Holy cow the emotions in this book were real! As a mother, my heart broke, heck as a daughter it broke. As a woman that has been there and just wanted to find my place in a world that is just so very black and white sometimes, it broke for her. I just wanted to embrace Gwen so many times and tell her that eventually this too will pass like all storms do. Gamrat really has a knack for writing a realistic relationship and the complexities that come with it. Nothing about Gwen’s story was unbelievable, and that made this novel so completely immersive that I found myself extremely gripped. I couldn’t put this down and I honestly wanted more.
I truly enjoyed this duet. I found it to be a really accurate and great coming of age story. I myself feel like this is one I will be shelving to share with my daughter in the near future. I can’t wait to see what else is available from A.E. Gamrat, and what will come in the future. Thanks for a great read!
Eternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
Four Stars
We start this story were book one stopped. Gwen is in a cycle of uncertainty. With her mom in the hospital and her boyfriend MIA. You can definitely see a difference in the writing from book 1 and book 2. It was a smoother read. Gwen’s character has some growth but you can tell she still holds a lot back from others. You can also see that she is holding a lot of resentment towards her mom. It all seemed a little too perfect. I love a good HE A and this story ended well. You see A change in a lot of the characters. The biggest was Kame and Gwen’s dad. Over all it was a good ending that made you have a little doubt to it being over officially like maybe we might get a third book.
Eternal Bloom (Book 2) (Bloom Duet)
By: A.E. Gamrat
5 out of 5 stars
The story Eternal Bloom (Book 2) (Bloom Duet) by A.E. Gamrat is a new adult/college book. This is the second book in a series and the books need to be read in order to fully understand what is happening. This book picks up where the last one left off with Gwen’s mother in the hospital and with the uncertainty that both she and her father feels. Gwen has so many questions going on in her mind and the primary one is if her mother will survive. If she does will their relationship be smoother than before or will the divide that separates them be just as wide? I liked the fact that Gwen has those who support her through this time in her life and they are true friends and are just like family to her. Gwen is also asking herself if Kame will come back to her. He has said that he wants a relationship with her, however, there are doubts in her mind that she finds hard to put aside. What will happen with Kame and Gwen? She feels the pull that he has on her soul, are they meant to be together? Read this book to find out. This part of Gwen’s story is tumultuous, and uncertainty is a part of life. While Gwen is dealing with all that is going on I like that fact that she is ready to stand her ground on issues important to her. This part of Gwen’s story had me glued to the book until I had read the final page. I just had to know how it all turned out. It is as wonderfully written as the first book and I enjoyed reading it.
May all have this kind of love.
Gives me hope my daughter just might avoid my pitfalls. Beautiful and sweet story. Love the closure. Thank you AE Gamrat.