The second book in a heart-consuming series. Ollie.Forget everything you thought you knew. Hell, I don’t even know myself anymore. For seven months I’ve been gone only to come back to be tested in every way possible. They say keep your enemies close, and my demons welcomed me back with open arms. My downfall is a necessary evil. But Mia is my endgame.Mia.Seven months ago, Ollie surrendered to the … ago, Ollie surrendered to the darkness, abandoning me in the process. He stripped me of my walls only to leave me defenseless. Now he’s back, along with fresh new faces and obstacles standing in our way. He says trust no one. Not even him. How am I supposed to be strong for us both when I’m losing my grip?
“Just stay with me, Mia.”
“Even when you’re gone?”
“Especially when I’m gone.”
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5 STARS
EPIC all consuming read!!!
Nicole Fiorina nailed it with this book! She had me riveted from beginning to end. Nicole’s writing is so poetic and filled with such profound emotion that you can’t help but be drawn into the characters’ stories and lives. Trust me when I say, you will feel EVERYTHING!!!
I’m a little anxious (but in a good way) for what she has in store for the next book. I am eagerly anticipating the next instalment. I highly recommend reading book 2 of the Stay With Me series, and book 1 if you haven’t yet!!! Even When I’m Gone by Nicole Fiorina will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
I have no words to describe how I’m feeling since reading the last word of Even When I’m Gone! Heck…throughout most of this book! I wanted to throw things and scream! Instead I typed a lot of CURSE WORDS to my friend who buddy read it with me! Then I THREW THINGS electronically via message! I took a lot of deep breaths and tried to focus on my breathing! Yes, I really get into my books!
Even When I’m Gone is ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING!
If you haven’t read Stay With Me; the first book in this series…STOP..GO READ IT NOW!!! It is the beginning of Mia & Ollie’s story and what a beautiful beginning it was!!
Mia and Ollie are two of the most unique characters I’ve ever read! The love that these two found within each other is extraordinary and has the power to touch and heal souls. Ollie Masters…with those gorgeous green eyes that brighten when he’s the best version of himself! Barely living until he met Mia Rose Jett; once he had her he knew his life only existed with her. Mia experienced trauma that led her to close off her feelings; made it easier to deal with the world around her if she didn’t feel anything or establish connections with people. After Ollie found his way inside, then he left her…every single day without him is torture for her soul.
“Stay with me, even when I’m gone.”
Mia & Ollie fight not only the demons in their mind but also the evil around them that wants them apart. So many new players in EWIG, it’ll make your head spin with ideas and all the possibilities.
Hands down, my favorite part of this series are the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. I said that for Stay With Me and I’ll say it again for Even When I’m Gone. These words are beautifully written; meant to be read by the world. I hope you all enjoy them as much as I did.
Also, gotta get this out too..my 3rd favorite character is Ethan Scott! I won’t go into any details. I just couldn’t finish the review without giving a shout out to my man!
I am in complete awe of Nicole Fiorina’s words! I could not put these novels down, they are that amazing! I always love finding a new author; but to find an author at the beginning of her career that has such talent and can capture my mind so completely is such a joy! Whereas I’m a bit sad I can’t binge read her entire backlist since there isn’t one I’m overjoyed to be able to follow along now as she continues her career!
Hot damn! What an outstanding read!
Gritty, sad, poetic, tragic, steamy and WTAF all spring to mind when I think of this story.
It wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies but OMG it was still just as beautiful, if not more so than the first book.
This book had more twists and turns than a roller coaster, my head is still questioning WTAF I just read (in a good way). Imma need the next book now, please!
I can not recommend this series enough, if you are going to take a chance on a new to you author, let it be Nicole Fiorina. She writes as though she has been doing it for years, I still can’t believe this is only her second release!
These characters just have a way of getting under your skin, imprinting themselves on your soul – only to break your heart and leave you wondering what will happen next.
“A villain and a hero. An angel and a demon. Heaven and hell.”
I have let me emotions simmer for days, and I’m still not sure how to get all of thoughts out of my head. Even When I’m Gone is such an emotional endeavor! I fell in love with Ollie and Mia in Stay With Me, and I was on pins and needles watching their story play out. Watching these two struggle, emotionally and physically, is heart wrenching!
“That’s the thing about love. Once it touches you, it doesn’t go away.”
Ollie and Mia have this soul deep connection and I KNOW they belong together. Their journey isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s distressing, destructive and down right painful at times. But then it’s sweet, romantic and sooo beautiful. They belong together, plain and simple. Only it’s not that simple. There are so many obstacles in their way.
“Embrace it, Mia. Every moment, no matter how long it lasts, it’s all worth it, yeah?”
Two years. That’s how long they are in that godforsaken place. A place where you can’t trust anyone. Where your so called “friends” are waiting to stab you in the back. Where you can’t even trust the staff. Bad things happen everyday. But Ollie and Mia are survivors. They will get through it. My heart needs to believe that.
“Sure, we were adults, but stripped of our freedom and deprived of our identity by the hands of medication and means of brainwash—an attempt to reset us like a broken toy.”
At the end I was screaming “NOOOOOO! NO! NO! NO! THIS CANT BE HAPPENING!” I’m losing my mind wondering where Fiorina is taking us in the next book!!!! I’m still blown away that this is a debut series!! The writing gets better and better. It’s the emotions that this is going to bring it out in you, that make it such a fabulous read. You will have no choice but to still be thinking of the characters days later.
I don’t even know where to start with this review. It is hard to find the right words that would do this story justice. Even When I’m Gone is a beautifully written, emotional story that will capture your heart and never give it back.
I fell in love with Ollie and Mia in Stay with Me and I didn’t know it was possible to fall even more in love with these characters but boy was I wrong. Mia is a fighter! Seriously, this girl is a total badass! She’s been through so much and still continues to struggle, even more so with losing her love. Ollie. I just want to hug him. He has been through so much, he has struggled through so much. My heart literally was breaking for him, for me and for the both of them.
Ollie and Mia’s relationship is truly beautiful. There is so much more to their relationship than just a teenaged/young adult romance. Their bond and their connection transcend everything. It is truly poetic. Their souls were meant for each other. Despite the heartache, the pain, the separation they will always find each other.
If you thought Stay with Me was emotional, Even When I’m Gone cranks up the emotion notch tenfold. Not only was this story emotional, but it was full of drama and suspense and tears. There is a certain part towards the end that had me balling my eyes out, and I’m talking full on ugly crying. Of course, just when you think everything is going to be fine, BAM! Nicole throws in a massive surprise at the end that may or may not have had me wanting through my kindle across the room.
Even When I’m Gone is a MUST READ and you must read Stay with Me first. Grab the tissues, some ice cream and maybe a drink because you’ll need it all.
I adored Stay With Me which was book one in this series, so I had great expectations for Nicole and book two. Now you ask, did this book fulfill my expectations? The answer is a giant YES, it more than surpassed them! Another great question is, am I currently speaking to Nicole? And that answer would be a great fat NO. I am currently sitting in the corner trying to recover from this book.
This series continued to hit on extremely important topics and it was done in a heart wrenching, soul shattering way. There are so many taboo topics and Nicole isn’t afraid to tackle them head on and make us think about the broken world we live in.
I love Ollie and Mia so much! They are so beautifully broken. Their love and connection is not a conventional one but it is definitely one for the story books. How I experienced so many emotions within a short span of a chapter is unknown but that’s just what this story did to me. From smiling- laughing even- to being brought to tears. I would be so angry I had the urgent need to trash my kindle but I resisted. I will be honest and admit that I had to walk away from this story several times because I knew I was going to be left lost and broken hearted with so many more questions than I had answers. And once again that’s exactly what happened. I’m holding out hope for a book three because otherwise my heart will never be mended.
It is hard to put words to this review as the book was nothing less than an emotional experience. Nicole Fiorina’s writing is eloquent, dark, and represents the raw beauty that is the human condition. This is the second book in her Stay With Me series and should be read as such. The characterization is fully developed and wonderfully drawn out in manner that evokes palpable reactions from the reader. Nothing about the narrative is trite as Fiorina approaches her topics with gritty truths and authenticity. The plot is full of twists and turns that are woven into a spectacularly dynamic storyline. Books like this are the reason I read. 5 stars.
Many thanks to author #nicolefiorina for providing an ARC of #EvenWhenImGone, which I read and reviewed voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own, #wayward_readers
I really don’t know how to put what I’m feeling into words. This is the second book in a three book series and they only get better! There were parts of this book that were really hard to read. I didn’t like Ollie at the beginning ( and it’s really hard not to like him because he is awesome) but that was because we were seeing another side to him! Mia bless her heart, she is so damn strong to have gone through all she did. The twist and turns in this book had me screaming at my kindle. The ending WTH!!!!!!!!!!!! Nicole’s ability to write so good makes you feel like you are there and to bring so many emotions out of you. I can’t wait for the next book and I’m praying there will be some HEA!!! Nicole you wrecked my feelings with this book!!! Great job!!!!