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Some stories are a fairytale...but this isn't one.Caelan Gregory's life fell apart the night he went home and opened the door to find his whole family murdered. Since then, his life has held no meaning. He's angry. He's bitter. He's barely human anymore. There's nothing left to remind him of the straight A student, and football quarterback he once was...but he wasn't a good person then, and he's certainly not a good person now. He's retreated into a world where all that exists is numbness and his passion for painting.When Sutton Hale moves into the apartment across the hall from Caelan she's not prepared for her reaction to him. Something in his broken blue eyes calls to her-after all she's always had an irrational need to fix everything.But Caelan doesn't do relationships or feelings. He does drugs and alcohol. However, he can't ignore his desire to get to know the raven-haired woman across the hall.Two broken souls trying to mend one another.But not everything can be fixed.In the end, Caelan and Sutton will have to learn that there is beauty in the ashes. Read more
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Publication date : December 4, 2016
Language : English
File size : 4.2 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 625 pages
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4.5 stars. I'm really impressed with this book. Caelan and Sutton are 2 broken people who live across the hall from each other. They start out antagonizing each other and eventually settle into a physical relationship. From there, they start to reveal their demons to each other. As much I enjoyed Caelan's POV and felt his pain and suffering, I hated how he treated Sutton and he wasn't winning any points with me on rooting for him to be Sutton's love interest. He didn't have much to offer her and they were toxic together, yet he needed her like the drugs he used. He was incredibly angry, bitter and numb. Sutton was a strong and likable heroine. She wasn't scared easily and was very independent but she kept people away at arm's length. They were both lonely and drowning in individual black holes but they also gave something back to each other, a safe place to feel again without shame or guilt. I felt their attraction but I was very skeptical of their love if that was actually what they had. It wasn't romantic, it was mostly cathartic. Caelan gave me emotional whiplash if anything. I did love both Emery and Memphis, though. They were more like boyfriend material with much better personalities and caring qualities, although Emery and Sutton were strictly friends (but I think Emery has potential for his own story). Memphis is the character that made it worth it for me to read this book to the end because of his everlasting patience and kindness. He brought a much needed light to the story. Despite the unexpected direction of the ending, I loved the way it ended because I knew that Sutton needed something more and she got it but she still shared something significant with Caelan that is long lasting. As for Caelan, I'm glad to see him move forward from his addictions and personal trauma so that he can enjoy life again even though I still don't really like him that much despite his accomplishments and growth.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014 by Michelle
To begin with, I never really leave reviews because I never feel like I can adequately express how much I enjoyed or didn't enjoy a book. However, I think this wonderful novel deserves an attempt on my part, so here goes! This book was beautiful and raw and definitely made me feel all of the feels! The characters are so realistically flawed and I found myself relating to them in a lot of ways. For fear of spoilers, I won't elaborate but I will say that I was immediately captivated by Caelan and Sutton both and my heart ached for them. I truly believe there are people in this world that are meant to be our soulmates. And this book reminded me of a qoute from another favorite of mine, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert: "People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave. A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life." Caelan and Sutton were truly soulmates and I think Micalea Smeltzer did a beautiful job of showing the purpose and heartache that is having a true soulmate. Thank you Micalea for such a cathartic and emotional reading experience! :) The only negative I have for this novel is that I noticed a few editing issues. I'm an English teacher, so a few errors jumped out at me and jarred me from the story for a second, but overall the compelling story and the amazing characters make up for it. Go read it! You won't regret it!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014 by KC
Format: Kindle
Wow! This shows the depths different forms of love can take depending on what we believe our worth is and what we think we need, whether that's good for us or bad for us. That's determined by our own healing journey. Powerfully written. Not for the faint of heart. If you thought the prologue was intense, word of advice - do not go any farther. It's an intense journey but so tragic and beautiful at the same time. . . . *Potential Spoilers Ahead* . . . Even though this was written so beautifully and drew you in, there was a layer of confusion during part of this. I kept thinking, there's no way. And then I KNEW something had to give in the story. And then came the depth. Wow. Such an honest and brutal portrayal of love being toxic when you're unhealed and the beauty of pure love when healed. And how sometimes we are blind to this.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023 by Pandora
Format: Kindle
I loved this book, I never wanted to put it down or for it to end, that was until I reached about 80% of the book completed. It does not have your traditional HEA. That being said this book is very real. The topics discussed happen and they leave lasting impressions on all parties involved. I was in love with the characters and even found myself rooting for a few characters I really didn't want to like. Now that I know the story I look forward to rereading it a later date, because I know it will be even better the second time .
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016 by Chef Blue
Format: Kindle
This book was heartbreaking, tragic and so beautiful at the same time. It wasn't your typical love story. This book kept you guessing to the last page. Caelan and Sutton were so broken but found a way to love another and make it a different beautiful love story. This story was so raw and you feel every ounce of emotions on each page. It left you crying ugly and beautiful tears, couldn't breathe in parts. It wasn't always darkness they were able to find the light and help each other find who they were truly meant to be with. Those are also beautiful love stories. I could keep writing but will update this later. Need a moment to take it in.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017 by Kindle Customer
Format: Kindle
I knew this book was going to be good, and it definitely was. It was not as profound and moving as I found The Confidence of Wildflowers but this was amazing in its own right. A definite tearjerker with a very surprising twist ending. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about the ending, though I can understand the choice behind it. Sanity is often a fragile thing. Anyway, before I give too much away I’ll end by saying this was another amazing book by Micalea Smeltzer and I look forward to the next book I read of hers
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022 by April G.
Format: Kindle
It’s hard for me to write this review without spoiling everything, but I don’t want to spoil the story for those who haven’t read it yet. So… As the cover says, Beauty in the Ashes is not a fairy tale. But that doesn’t make it any less of a love story. Sutton and Caelan are two damaged individuals who have equally scarred pasts that only those who have lived through similar situations could ever understand. But in their darkness and pain, they find common ground. Because as similarly broken as they are, they need each other. I’ve always believed that there are different kinds of love. Sweet and innocent, mad and passionate, dark and dangerous. So far in my time as a writer, I have dwelled within the first two categories. But Beauty in the Ashes has taken that third category and turned it on its head, because we all know that darkness cannot exist without light. Sometimes the explosive relationships that have no real chance of survival are those with the most heightened sense of freedom, love, joy. Because not all of the relationship is bad. It’s the good parts that you always remember, the ones that stay with you forever. And because they do not last, that makes them all the more precious. If you have ever listened to the opening monologue for “We Found Love” by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris-the music video I mean-that concept and dark emotion of that piece is the best compliment and likeness I can think of alongside Beauty in the Ashes. Make sure you have plenty of tissues, because you are going to need them. Regardless, it is an experience that will be worth it and one you won’t regret. Bravo, Micalea Smeltzer. If one of your novels is ever adapted for the big screen, I think it should be this one. Originally Posted on lindsaymariemillerauthor.com
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016 by Lindsay Marie Miller
Wow this book has my head spinning. I like and hate stuff with this book. I feel like I'm like a lot of other people, the endings not bad but I do wish it went differently. I hate what caelan and Sutton both have been through. Your hear just breaks for caelan and for Sutton her parents just hurt my heat so bad. I just kept wishing things with her parents would turn out ok but that day never seemed to come. It makes me really sad for her. I love all the steaminess between them and even though the book didn't quite go how I would of chosen, it still was good. Life is life and sometimes hard decisions have to be made for the better. I could and would defiantly love to see another book about they're life now with how everything turned out.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015 by jsewell