Hurry. Hurry and go one-click The Storm. I’m planning on writing a full review, but I want to get straight to the point ASAP – GO ONE-CLICK THE STORM!
In our little world full of dominant CEO’s, hot musicians, and gritty motorcycle clubs, The Storm is so unique and stands out from the rest. I mean, I love Kellan Kyle to the point that it’s maybe a bit obsessive and I would gladly go in Christian’s Red Room of Pain with him, but sometimes it’s nice to think outside the norm. Two successful people who are overwhelmingly in love, but have obstacles such as gender discrimination and suicide to deal with? I told ya, different and absolutely beautifully done. That’s the one word I keep coming back to. It’s beautiful. Gorgeous storytelling at its finest. Laura Lexington is going to be something major one day, so jump on this one.
I loved these characters, and felt so deeply for Jana specifically. She’s intelligent and successful. I love that she’s strong enough to accept what’s really happening in front of her face, rather than turning the other way. She’s not scared of confrontation, although she’d rather not have to. But when she decides to set her mind to something, she makes it happen. And on top of it, a large part of the book happens while Jana is pregnant or with a newborn at home. I just can’t imagine going through those experiences with all of those extra emotions on top, so it just shows how strong she really is. I also adored her relationship with Andrew. There was no doubt how deeply they were in love. It was so enjoyable that no matter what happened to Jana, you knew that Andrew would be there for her. Their connection and love was unwavering through all of the ups and downs they endure. No two people in a book could have been fit for one another and help one another more than these two. It’s honestly what I think all of us hope our marriages could be.
That leads me to probably what I loved the most about this book. It’s definitely 200% a romance novel, but it’s not about them. It’s about everything else in their world. It’s about hope, trust, love, and believing that things will work out for the better in Jana’s career and personal life. Like I mentioned before, CEO’s and hot guitar players are fun, but there’s nothing better than a novel set around reality. Gender discrimination is real. The fight to prove your worth is real. Bipolar disorder and suicide is VERY, very real. I love that Lexington wasn’t afraid to jump out there and touch on these topics. She didn’t shy away, and I think it made a simple love story that much stronger. Don’t get discouraged that it sounds too “serious” though. It has so many goofy moments tossed in. It definitely felt like it was perfectly balanced between Jana’s issues and the fun side of their relationship.
Laura Lexington has written one of the most beautiful stories I’ve read. I started trying to highlight phrases, but it ended up taking too much time because there was something to highlight every few sentences. Lexington’s descriptions used are unreal, whether that be for an emotion that Jana is feeling or how a sunset looks/feels. She builds a world, and we’re just lucky enough to get to live in that little world a few hours. She will make you feel their heartbreak, joy, and everything in between.
Overall, this novel wowed me. It’s always an exciting but nervous feeling to start a debut novel by an author. Will you hate it or love it? I promise you, The Storm is way above the normal debut. Lexington has written a gorgeous, romantic, and hopeful story that everything works out for a reason.
<3 Erin
In our little world full of dominant CEO’s, hot musicians, and gritty motorcycle clubs, The Storm is so unique and stands out from the rest. I mean, I love Kellan Kyle to the point that it’s maybe a bit obsessive and I would gladly go in Christian’s Red Room of Pain with him, but sometimes it’s nice to think outside the norm. Two successful people who are overwhelmingly in love, but have obstacles such as gender discrimination and suicide to deal with? I told ya, different and absolutely beautifully done. That’s the one word I keep coming back to. It’s beautiful. Gorgeous storytelling at its finest. Laura Lexington is going to be something major one day, so jump on this one.
I loved these characters, and felt so deeply for Jana specifically. She’s intelligent and successful. I love that she’s strong enough to accept what’s really happening in front of her face, rather than turning the other way. She’s not scared of confrontation, although she’d rather not have to. But when she decides to set her mind to something, she makes it happen. And on top of it, a large part of the book happens while Jana is pregnant or with a newborn at home. I just can’t imagine going through those experiences with all of those extra emotions on top, so it just shows how strong she really is. I also adored her relationship with Andrew. There was no doubt how deeply they were in love. It was so enjoyable that no matter what happened to Jana, you knew that Andrew would be there for her. Their connection and love was unwavering through all of the ups and downs they endure. No two people in a book could have been fit for one another and help one another more than these two. It’s honestly what I think all of us hope our marriages could be.
That leads me to probably what I loved the most about this book. It’s definitely 200% a romance novel, but it’s not about them. It’s about everything else in their world. It’s about hope, trust, love, and believing that things will work out for the better in Jana’s career and personal life. Like I mentioned before, CEO’s and hot guitar players are fun, but there’s nothing better than a novel set around reality. Gender discrimination is real. The fight to prove your worth is real. Bipolar disorder and suicide is VERY, very real. I love that Lexington wasn’t afraid to jump out there and touch on these topics. She didn’t shy away, and I think it made a simple love story that much stronger. Don’t get discouraged that it sounds too “serious” though. It has so many goofy moments tossed in. It definitely felt like it was perfectly balanced between Jana’s issues and the fun side of their relationship.
Laura Lexington has written one of the most beautiful stories I’ve read. I started trying to highlight phrases, but it ended up taking too much time because there was something to highlight every few sentences. Lexington’s descriptions used are unreal, whether that be for an emotion that Jana is feeling or how a sunset looks/feels. She builds a world, and we’re just lucky enough to get to live in that little world a few hours. She will make you feel their heartbreak, joy, and everything in between.
Overall, this novel wowed me. It’s always an exciting but nervous feeling to start a debut novel by an author. Will you hate it or love it? I promise you, The Storm is way above the normal debut. Lexington has written a gorgeous, romantic, and hopeful story that everything works out for a reason.
<3 Erin