Ricochet - Krista and Becca Ritchie

“I love you,” he says again, “and no other man will ever say those words and mean them the way I do.”

“You don't make me miserable. You make me want to live. And I want to live with you.” 

“I want to love Lo without people telling me that our love is too much.”

This is the sequel to the Addicted series. The story picks up soon after Addicted To You. It narrates how Lily learned to cope by herself. The book features flashbacks of Lily and Lo when they were young. We also get to read more of the secondary characters, especially Ryke and Daisy.

There were some dull parts but then immediately after that chapter, the story picks right back up. I cried for Lily during her breakdown, I felt connected with her at this time and I learned to understand her even more. I also understood more about Lo and Lily's need for each other.

This novella ended right before the next book picks up. And there's a bonus chapter at the end. But I think I wouldn't be starting it soon. I just feel like I need to take a breather from their tumultuous story. I'll get right back to it as soon as I get off this reading funk.

SERIES READING ORDER

Addicted To You - Book 1 - This is about Lily and Lo

Ricochet - Book 1.5 This is about Lily and Lo but we get to meet Ryke and Daisy

Addicted For Now - Book 2 This is about Lily and Lo again

Kiss The Sky - Book 2.1 This is about Rose and Connor

Hothouse Flower - Book 2.2 This is about Daisy and Ryke

Thrive - Book 2.5 I'm not sure if this will focus on Lily and Lo

Addicted After All - Book 3 - I'm not sure if this will focus on all 3 couples

Addicted To You - Krista and Becca Ritchie

“I know what you want, and you don't need to take it. I can give it to you.”

“I'll always be yours.No distance or time apart will change that,Lily.” 

From the start I have already felt the connection between the characters. I felt that something broken is hidden in their facade. But the I also knew that some beautiful deep feelings lurk deep inside them that they couldn't admit outright. They are damaged to the core but I believed in them and I learned to love both the hero and heroine.

I was actually quiet bothered about the first half of the book on how destructive their relationship is. I can't fathom how well they've hidden it. I mean if the family really cares about them, they would know sooner if not later that something is amiss.

I felt scared for them. I was constantly on alert waiting for something bad to happen seeing that they were both enabling each other's addiction.

It's amazing how when I was reading through the sex scenes,  it felt dirtier when she was doing it with others.  But with Lo, wow it wasn't even dirty and erotic,  it was love and you actually feel it. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love Lo, more than Lily to be honest.

Because of the heavy subject matter, throughout reading the book and experiencing their struggles, I felt like crying for them. My heart was in a constant anxiety waiting for destruction. And when rock bottom had been reached but they still couldn't get admit they needed help I felt like hugging them and I wanted to make them feel alright.

And of course the ending literally brought me tears. I will not dwell on it much but it was the ultimate blow to my breaking heart.

This book makes you aware that addiction is a disease. It shouldn't be taken lightly. Those afflicted need help and understanding,  not condemnation.

I would also like to commend the author for writing likable secondary characters that were supportive, except for some few rotten apples.

This book is highly recommended to those who loved Find You in the Dark series.