I am usually hesitant with the dead husband/wife trope. I don't want to feel like the person would choose their "ex" over their current love interest in a second if they had the chance, but at the same time, i don't want their relationship with their "ex" to be diminished into nothing just because time has passed. I want a balance and this book gave it to me. I was in the mood to read about grief and the "forbiden" aspect of it, the hidden feelings, the pining, the longing and this book deliverd. The psychopath in question winks at me from where he’s standing, smiling like he couldn’t possibly be holding a gun to the head of our mutual friend. I manage to suppress a laugh.

Despite me not really having reread the first three books recently, I think both Juliette and Warner felt like the same characters, especially Warner. This was great to see because it would have been too easy (and crappy) to have them both be different people just because they’re in a relationship. Also, the book starts only two weeks after the events of Ignite Me, so it’s not like they could have changed that much in that time anyway. I still don’t know what to think about those two. Apparently Nazeera was a close friend of Juliette when they were kids and Haider seems to like Warner a lot, so I’m pretty certain there’ll be a lot of interesting revelations in the next book. Despite the general air of hostility I liked both of their characters though. I mean Nazeera is a strong female character and I always dig them and Haider … Well we didn’t get to see a lot of him but I wouldn’t be surprised if he had some abilities too. ;-P Plus Nazeera and Kenji!!! GOSH! That would be a match made in heaven!!! <333 Also idk if I’m the only one but the pre Restore Me Dom and Sloane crumbs we got in this book had me feeling like I was in on a dirty little secret which means I must immediately go reread Restore Me because I am their biggest fan 🫶🏾I'll do whatever it takes to have you, including letting you use me to fulfill every need and desire you have," Because wanting you is the only thing that’s gotten me through living without you. It’s gotten me to this moment right here, where I can look you in the eyes and tell you that I love you and I can’t live without you."

I still love their friendship! They are so adorable together and they act like siblings would do! *lol* I love that Kenji always tries to help Juliette and that deep down he’s more than just a little protective of her. Not that he’d show it, but it’s obvious whenever they interact with each other. XD Plus I’m glad that there’s at least one person Juliette can trust completely. Kenji would never lie to her and that’s good the way it is! =)) This dude has been in love with the heroine for 12 years but has treated her like crap as a way to hide his feelings. Even after her husband died 4 YEARS AGO! It’s just dumb.

Open Library

I was ecstatic about the fact that I would see Warner, Juliette, and Kenji after so long but believe me when I say that this book in no way portrays even a relatively easy life for these characters. I definitely feel like this book has a darker feel to it compared to any of the 3 previous books. In the first 3 books, we see Juliette struggle with her powers and she is relatively new to the uprising but now that she has control over her powers it was interesting to see if her character arcs in the book. this book takes place in march.... bitch im just sayin they better sort their shit out so i can get a HAPPY warner birthday scene i don't have enough characters left in this review to make a list of all the things i loved. there were imperfect parts, and i was wary that i would have to pretend this never happened, but i can only repeat: OH MY GOD Restore Me is an enemies to lovers romance about forbidden romance and love after loss. It is the first book in the New Haven Series—an interconnected, series of stand-alone novels. juliette's haircut is so powerful and meaningful and my least favorite thing in books is when people cut their hair but this book broke that trope and i couldn't be more proud and i'm so happy that she's happy and she feels the best about herself and now i can't believe i also have to shave my head