Yesss! This is new adult romance at its very finest! A beautiful first-love story with plenty of angst, conflict and tension but without the manufactured drama of immature characters sabotaging their relationship at every turn, making me wish I could reach through the Kindle and smack some sense into them. I’m ridiculously late to the Kennedy Boys party, and after reading Keanu's unbelievably amazing story, I have a lot of catching up to do. Better late than never because, with Keanu and Selena's story, another new-to-me talent secures a spot on my list of must reads.
Before I get into all the delicious ‘feels’ that is Keanu and Selena, I need to start with a word of caution. Details of Selena's past are difficult to read and may be problematic for some readers, due to horrific treatment of children, so proceed with caution. That said, it is an integral part of Selena's story and things are handled with utmost care and respect.
Now, on to these two phenomenal characters. Oh my heart, y'all, they own me!! Keanu and Selena are both so admirable, neither without flaws, but so strong, determined and committed to not only each other but to their own personal growth, as well. I’ve never been so heartened by two characters in their early twenties as I am with Keanu and Selena. They have a wretchedly rough road with extraordinary challenges, but they face things together. And get this. They actually communicate and talk things through rather than arguing and bickering. There just may be a lesson there.
Selena comes from dreadful atrocities and we see her struggle throughout the book to put herself back together, piece by piece, conquer her demons and learn to thrive. Watching her overcome, heal, grow and reclaim her life is one of the most empowering and uplifting things I have ever read. Yes, she broke up with Keanu, but her reasoning was sound, and there was a lot that needed to happen while they were apart. Their reuniting is as inevitable as the tide coming in, and they’re both stronger, and stronger together, as a result of their time spent without each other.
Keanu is like no young adult hero I’ve ever met. Sweet, tender, compassionate, and careful, with a heart as big as the sky, he is so perfect with Selena. The way he cherishes her, bolsters and encourages her and is so in tune with her needs, well, that's the kind of love we all dream of. Yet he's authentically human and has his own share of guilt and anger that he deals with throughout their story. But his commitment and soul-deep determination to be what Selena needs and to never let her go again is so swoony and admirable, my heart was ready to burst!
If that's not enough, we have Selena's incredibly amazing mother and the big, loving Kennedy family, all of which make me wish that I could be an honorary member. Their unwavering support, unconditional love, and sense of family is a strong thread running throughout the book that blankets Keanu and Selena with comfort and encouragement.
If you’re still on the fence or you just don’t like new adult romance, I encourage you to take a chance on this one and jump in. I promise you won’t be sorry. Keanu and Selena are unforgettable characters that will live in your heart, and their story is so overflowing with heart and emotion you’ll feel it deep in your soul. With a little steam, well-placed humor and riveting suspense, this full, rich, complex story will fill you up and burrow so deep you’ll feel it on a cellular level. Don’t miss this intriguing, enthralling, inspiring, phenomenal read. It is truly in a league of its own.
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#SELENAANDKEANU4EVERFIVE EMOTIONAL STARS for Selena and Keanu 💖💖💖!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟This book is O.M.G. 😭😭😭!!!It's not a secret that Siobhan Davis is one of my favorite authors this year and ever but she is the author who always surprises me with every new book she has to write.I loved Faye and Kyler's story.I loved Lana and Kalvin's story.But, this story has something that stole my heart and that is the main reason why it became my favorite one from "The Kennedy Boys" series for now (because who knows what we'll get from Siobhan in the last two books 😱)."Releasing Keanu" is a truly painful and emotional romance story that will make your heart bleed, because of the pain that both characters are going through.Selena is a female character that I admire because she found the strength to continue living her life after her childhood was destroyed.Keanu is a male character that makes you wish is the real man in your real life because he is everything one woman needs.He is...Her friend.Her boyfriend.Her protector.Her whole world.Their relationship was really complicated from the first time they started dating but they showed how the relationship can survive all ups and downs if both partners truly love each other no matter how much scars one of them has.Highly recommended!!!P.S. I can't wait to read about the next Kennedy Boy 😍❤🔥!!!
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