Lotus

"COULDN’T STOP READING! 4.5/5 ⭐️ for me 🤍 I agree, very similar to “Archers voice” and also “Mia Sheridans - Most of All You” type vibes. Loved the story line and plot twists. "

"Oliver was taken as a child, he turns up after 22 years. His childhood best friend Sydney (neighbours) is shocked to come face to face after so long apart. <br/>The story opens with Oliver being found and reunited with his childhood friends back in their neighborhood. Sydney is also being stocked and there have been a series of break-ins at her place leaving her severely traumatized. Such a great start! <br/><br/>Thrilling and really fast paced but then it got so boring. I was searching for answers on what really happened that night Oliver went missing or more clues as to who this stalker was. What I disliked, was that you have a guy who crawls up from a whole after 22 years without the slightest signs of trauma or ptsd. What you find is him being exposed to dating and introduced to Tinder?! Wtf. Just wasn't convincing. Just couldn't connect with his character. Sydney on the other hand, shows the most trauma and even discribes her own PTSD to Oliver as an affect of his disappearance all these years. This stalls the love/romance factor of the story. Was I the only one completely thrown off by the Raccoon part?! Ok. Like let's discuss anything but the issues and sexual tensions. Lol<br/> <br/>So frustrating right till the last 4 chapters when it starts picking up again and all secrets come out. Finally!! I didn't love this. The **** wasnt great, cheesy at some parts. The CONSTANT use of words like 'insatiable' by Oliver (isolated 22years but he sounds like hes been educated) <br/>The epilogue was unnecessary considering I barely cared to finish this after 70%. It dragged on. <br/>3.75⭐️"

"I liked this book a lot better than Still Beating and I found the main characters a lot less frustrating in this book. There was still some frustration around the I don’t want to date you but I love you scenario, identical to the conflict in the last book. This one had a good plot twist at the end. It was nice to see Cora and Tabitha make a cameo though! "

"Such a beautiful book!! 4.5/5 ⭐️Highly recommend "

"This book is much like “Archer’s Voice” in the sense that the male character was very poorly treated and the story of what happened to them is revealed throughout the book. "

"Wow, Just wow. I am not sure I can articulate how I feel about this book; my concern is I am afraid my review will not do this book any justice by my review. Lotus is a masterpiece, and Jennifer Hartman is now one of my favorite and go-to authors. I was anxious to find what would happen and didn't want the story to end. <br/><br/> <br/> Lotus is a impressive and beautiful book of a boy who was held captive while being brainwashed for twenty-two years and is now trying to acclimate into today’s society. Let me say how much I adore Oliver and how the author wrote his character. He is so intelligent and is underestimated by those who love him and never gave up hope. He touched my heart and soul. Sydney never gave up hope of losing her best friend and is afraid of losing him again. I love her quick wit, and I laughed so many times. <br/><br/> We read about the aftermath of trauma and the healing journey. It's far from smooth sailing, and their love story is so intense. The author has a way with her writing where I felt every single emotion and her storytelling is top notch. There are a few twists; I didn’t see them coming. It was nice to read cameos of past characters, and I look forward to furthering cameos and new characters. If you're looking for an emotional heart-touching novel, Lotus is a must-read for you."

"This book was amazing One big plot twist I guessed. I never guessed the ending I would give this book 10 stars if I could"

"Loved Oliver but IMO the Lotus meaning did not make sense. <br/>Maybe my brain is just not comprehending and everyone else is getting it or not caring. <br/>I hadn’t seen any other review mention it so maybe it is just me."

"I saw this book at Walmart and read the back. My thought this sounds like a light easy read. I needed a change in genre. I listened to it in Libby! So glad I did. I was in all my feels. Great story!"