Brooke by Veronica Rossi

Brooke (Under the Never Sky, #2.5)

by Veronica Rossi

Set just before the events of Into the Still Blue, the conclusion to Veronica Rossi's Under the Never Sky trilogy, this breathtaking novella is a satisfying stand-alone for new readers as well as an exciting glimpse at favorite characters from the trilogy. Pulsing with romance and danger, Brooke will leave readers desperate for the conclusion to this epic and unforgettable saga.

The only fight she can't win is the one for Perry's heart. Following the stunning climax in Through the Ever Night, the Tides have been forced to seek shelter from the Aether storms in a dismal, secluded cave. But Brooke's memories of the cave go back much further, to when she and Perry used to come here together. That was before Perry fell in love with Aria and before Vale's dealings with the Dwellers altered the course of the Tides forever.

Now, with her sister back from a haunting year in captivity and Aria lying unconscious in the sick bay, Brooke struggles to put the pieces of her life back together. Without Perry, who is she? And what is her role in this frightening new world? As these questions swirl about her, an old threat to the Tides resurfaces, and Brooke is forced to put the lives of her people before her own. But in taking this step outside of herself, Brooke may finally discover what she truly wants.

Reviewed by shannonmiz on

4 of 5 stars

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So of course, like a lot of others, I wasn't super excited about a novella from Brooke's POV, but I knew I'd read it because well, I love this series a lot. And I wanted to read more of the story, regardless of who was telling it.

Here's the thing: I still don't particularly like Brooke, even after reading it. But, I really liked the story in general. And even though I don't think I would ever want to spend time with someone like Brooke, I did get where she was coming from and felt for her plight. Which I suppose says a lot about what an awesome writer Veronica Rossi is, because if you can make someone love a story about and feel empathy for a character they really couldn't stand, that is pretty impressive.

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