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amanda1793's review against another edition
5.0
This was a cute read. I like that we now have a complete picture of the Carillos because these brothers are fabulous.
I don't have too many issues with this one, my main thing is that I found errors in spelling and grammar that get on my nerves no matter what I read. Something this small shall not deter my love for this series!
I don't have too many issues with this one, my main thing is that I found errors in spelling and grammar that get on my nerves no matter what I read. Something this small shall not deter my love for this series!
anyalillyb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet story
Things change quickly.
One minute your looking into your mother's pain riddled eyes the next you pray she opens them so you can say goodbye.
One minute your taking a shower, the next your yelling at some girl to not steal your wallet.
One minute you are fighting terrible loneliness, the next your hand is in someone else's.
One minute or one act of kindness, changes both their lives forever.
As the next installment of the Sweet Home series, Sweet Soul tells Levi's story. I love learning his shy, gentle soul gets to meet its mate.
I highly recommend this book if you have enjoyed the others, this will be a treat. Despite some editing issues, my love for this series and it's amazing characters can't be dimmed.
Thank you for some wonderful stories, Ms. Cole!
Things change quickly.
One minute your looking into your mother's pain riddled eyes the next you pray she opens them so you can say goodbye.
One minute your taking a shower, the next your yelling at some girl to not steal your wallet.
One minute you are fighting terrible loneliness, the next your hand is in someone else's.
One minute or one act of kindness, changes both their lives forever.
As the next installment of the Sweet Home series, Sweet Soul tells Levi's story. I love learning his shy, gentle soul gets to meet its mate.
I highly recommend this book if you have enjoyed the others, this will be a treat. Despite some editing issues, my love for this series and it's amazing characters can't be dimmed.
Thank you for some wonderful stories, Ms. Cole!
benej's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet story, very sweet characters but maybe a bit too much as well as a bit too much rambling about the mothers for me. I still give 4 stars as I loved having some glimpses of Austin and Axel, they are my favorite!
readfrenzy's review against another edition
4.0
One word to describe the Sweet Home series: emotional. The previous books revolve around tattooed bad boys and cocky NFL-bound football players – unexpected vehicles for delivering serious, moving messages. Tillie Cole has saved the sweetest hero for last.
Levi Carillo is nothing like his brothers. He comes from the same violent upbringing as the other Carillos and carries the shame of his previous choices. Remarkably though, his soul remains kind and selfless despite his dark past. Having made a fresh start, Levi is now a star college football player destined to be drafted into the NFL. However, unlike his rather intimidating brothers who exude confidence, Levi is introverted and painfully shy to the extreme. He can barely look people in the eyes, let alone talk to them. Still, he leads a relatively happy, although lonely life. When he encounters Elsie in a dangerous situation one night, his protective impulses kick in and he attempts to rescue her. He immediately sees that she’s scared and senses a fellow timid soul. Levi’s instinct is to take care of Elsie, but how will it affect the man who’s been trapped in shyness-induced silence?
How could you not love every single thing about Levi? Alpha heroes are a dime a dozen, but for some people they are the greatest type of turn on. However, there’s something to be said for men who sacrifice their own needs—are willing to face their greatest fears—to benefit their women. They can be infinitely more appealing. Levi is just an all-around sweet man any woman would be lucky to have.
Elsie truly is a lost, tortured soul and once again Tille Cole uses her protagonist to address relevant current issues. In Sweet Soul, the subject of bullying is explored in unflinching detail that is heartbreaking at times.
I loved Levi’s patient coaxing of Elsie’s confidence, and the way in which they draw strength from each other. Theirs is a different kind of chemistry—not of the combustible nature, but just as gratifying.
I did have some small issues. The poetry that is read throughout the entire story is clearly intended to be inspirational. However, the poems just seemed corny to me. Some of the endearments shared between Levi and Elsie border on being too cliché, but the heart of the story help keeps things in check. As with the previous books, there is an abundance of tears, although thankfully to a much lesser degree. In the end, this is a wonderful finale to an enjoyable series.
Recommended for fans of:
Nice guys
Fresh starts
Greek mythology
Glow sticks
** ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review. **
Levi Carillo is nothing like his brothers. He comes from the same violent upbringing as the other Carillos and carries the shame of his previous choices. Remarkably though, his soul remains kind and selfless despite his dark past. Having made a fresh start, Levi is now a star college football player destined to be drafted into the NFL. However, unlike his rather intimidating brothers who exude confidence, Levi is introverted and painfully shy to the extreme. He can barely look people in the eyes, let alone talk to them. Still, he leads a relatively happy, although lonely life. When he encounters Elsie in a dangerous situation one night, his protective impulses kick in and he attempts to rescue her. He immediately sees that she’s scared and senses a fellow timid soul. Levi’s instinct is to take care of Elsie, but how will it affect the man who’s been trapped in shyness-induced silence?
How could you not love every single thing about Levi? Alpha heroes are a dime a dozen, but for some people they are the greatest type of turn on. However, there’s something to be said for men who sacrifice their own needs—are willing to face their greatest fears—to benefit their women. They can be infinitely more appealing. Levi is just an all-around sweet man any woman would be lucky to have.
Elsie truly is a lost, tortured soul and once again Tille Cole uses her protagonist to address relevant current issues. In Sweet Soul, the subject of bullying is explored in unflinching detail that is heartbreaking at times.
I loved Levi’s patient coaxing of Elsie’s confidence, and the way in which they draw strength from each other. Theirs is a different kind of chemistry—not of the combustible nature, but just as gratifying.
I did have some small issues. The poetry that is read throughout the entire story is clearly intended to be inspirational. However, the poems just seemed corny to me. Some of the endearments shared between Levi and Elsie border on being too cliché, but the heart of the story help keeps things in check. As with the previous books, there is an abundance of tears, although thankfully to a much lesser degree. In the end, this is a wonderful finale to an enjoyable series.
Recommended for fans of:
Nice guys
Fresh starts
Greek mythology
Glow sticks
** ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review. **
sonja_ahrb's review against another edition
5.0
When I finished Sweet Hope some months ago and realized that Tillie meant for that book to be the end of the series, I was so sad. I've loved this series from its first book, to the last. A few weeks ago I saw some buzz on Facebook about Levi getting a book and I was beyond ecstatic. His story needed to be told.
If you're expecting Levi to be like his brothers, you're going to be sadly disappointed. Levi is his own man. There aren't too many beta males I fall in love with, Levi just became one. This book, aptly titled Sweet Soul says all you need to know about him. He is a sweet soul, and when he finally finds "The One", Elsie, that's when the magic happens.
Seeing the evolution of Tillie's writing throughout this series is nothing short of spectacular. These characters have taken on lives of their own, and developed quite the following. I highly recommend you read the previous books before diving into this one, all the major players have their own stories which are definitely must reads. Now I guess I can be sad again, it's the end of an era. I'll miss this series, it's been an amazing experience. So glad I can go back and revisit them any time I want to on my kindle.
~ Lia, 4.5 Stars
If you're expecting Levi to be like his brothers, you're going to be sadly disappointed. Levi is his own man. There aren't too many beta males I fall in love with, Levi just became one. This book, aptly titled Sweet Soul says all you need to know about him. He is a sweet soul, and when he finally finds "The One", Elsie, that's when the magic happens.
Seeing the evolution of Tillie's writing throughout this series is nothing short of spectacular. These characters have taken on lives of their own, and developed quite the following. I highly recommend you read the previous books before diving into this one, all the major players have their own stories which are definitely must reads. Now I guess I can be sad again, it's the end of an era. I'll miss this series, it's been an amazing experience. So glad I can go back and revisit them any time I want to on my kindle.
~ Lia, 4.5 Stars
sherleymarie's review against another edition
5.0
I love the sweet home series and Tillie Cole hit a grand slam or should I say a game winning touch down with Sweet Soul. Levy is wow just amazing. This was a beautiful read!