Following Me

by K.A. Linde

[Cocktails and Books]

This was one of those books that was a total page turner for me. K.A. Linde did an awesome job weaving the truth behind what drove Devon to Chicago with the lives of the three people Devon's close to when she gets to Chicago. This was one that I didn't want to put down and couldn't wait to see how it ends.

Devon was one of those characters that you could tell was fighting something powerful, but was determined to do it on her own. She left St. Louis, telling a different story to her family and her boyfriend, and headed towards her best friend in Chicago. But when she gets to Chicago, she finds that what she was running from is still following her.

Battling her own demons, Devon finds her best friend, Hadley is also fighting her own, which causes Devon to find herself without her best friend. Her one bright point was Brennan. He reminded Devon of her worth as a person and a woman, helping her get over some of her emotional scars.

This was a challenging read, dealing with domestic violence and addiction. K. A. Linde created characters that were wonderfully flawed and connected with the reader, making us hungry from Devon to fight for her happily ever after. In the end, the journey was worth it and one I encourage other to take.