**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**


The cover and synopsis of this book really grabbed my attention. Something Bright and Burning was a fast-paced new adult romance. I really enjoyed Whitney's writing style and thought the story was very easy to read. My heart went out to Everly but I didn't fully connect with her. Also, the romance/relationship with Nicolai developed a bit too quickly. There was a connection right away but it didn't feel organic to me. I enjoyed Everly's relationship with her sister, and wanted more of that. I also wanted Everly to spend time with her mother so their relationship could grow.

The story was sometimes a bit too fast-paced and things happened too quickly. Especially, towards the end, there was so much going on. The last quarter of this book was a roller coaster and just so unbelievable and shocking. It just ruined the book for me to be honest. Also, I wanted Everly to grow as a person. She's really young and had to go through some major messed-up stuff, but I wanted her to make better decisions. Furthermore, I really felt bad for Nicolai and didn't think Everly deserved him. He should've gone his own way the moment he found out she was pregnant.