Addicted After All by Krista and Becca Ritchie Review

5 out of 5 stars
Loved. Loved every single second, word, and page that I read.
**all the titles are links to their Goodreads pages**

This series is so fucking special. I can't explain how amazing each character is or how complex the friendships and love that they all share. The series is not just about 2 people but 6 and all of the crazy in their lives.


What I love most about this series is that the characters are real people. Yes they are amazing and sweet and in love, but they are also assholes who say hurtful things occasionally, they fuck up and don't always make the right choices. All in all they are not perfect and that is what I love about them, they are all real representations of people not idyllic troupes.


Okay, so on to what I loved about this specific book:

-Everything. Seriously, there was nothing that I wanted to change. Even when Lo said things that were hurtful or when *SPOILER*Jonathan relapsed*END OF SPOILER*. I felt that everything was there for a reason and served a purpose.

-The babies. Oh my god, can I just say that I was in love with Coballoway and LiLo becoming parents. It was so sweet and real, they all love their children beyond anything and it was amazing to see their journey to that point. Moffy is adorable and I hope he will grow up knowing how much his parents love him and how much they sacrificed for him (Lily's addiction being put at risk and Lo's worries and stress about his addiction). I cannot wait to see how Jane will be when she is older. I loved the affection and just love that Rose and Connor had for her. Rose was nervous about being a mother but ended up being a wonderful mom. I just have so many feelings about this that I can't even describe them... The little baby wampa cap♥ Rose is such a sweet Aunt.

-The wedding. So perfect for Lily and Lo and I loved every part of it. I love that Connor officiated it and that Moffy was in a superhero outfit. I loved Lily's dress that sound so pretty and so her. Their vows made me cry they were just so perfect and fit them.

-Raisin. I loveee their dynamic in this book. Probably because this is the first book where they are a "true" couple for the entire book, instead of the snippets that we read in Hothouse Flower and Thrive, where their relationship and interactions with other couples is shown for the last 1/4 of the books. Ryke has so much love for Daisy it is heartwarming and heartbreaking to read. He helps her through her struggles and loves her at her most wild. I loved the handstand she did at the committee dinner party and how her underwear said: I love Ryke Meadows. And his reaction to them♥ so adorable. I also really loved everyone's (especially Lo) acceptance of them it was really amazing and I loved what Lily said to Connor and Rose "Why does the media insist on destroying something beautiful?" #RaisyIsAlive

-The Limo scene. Oh my god! That was insane and I thought that I couldn't love Connor anymore than I already do, that scene proved me wrong! The way he was in control of the situation and how his love and those tears!! shown through. I love how he was able to calm Rose down by quizzing her, it was so sweet and just so them. *SPOILER*Wow giving birth in a limo was something that I was not expecting *END OF SPOILER*but I truly loved because it just showed all the love everyone has for Rose and I just loved that and thought it was a perfect scene. I loved how vulnerable Rose was and how that showed the others how scary the situation was.

I think the quote that perfectly sums up this scene is: 

"Ryke turns his head not able to watch this. I can barely keep my eyes trained on Connor and Rose either. It's hard seeing two put-together people face a situation that seems too damn big for them. With consequences that could cripple everyone. And there's nothing we can do to help."

-The dynamic between Rose and Lo. They felt more like allies in this book than any other in the series to me. I loved that they had more of a friendship in this one, don't worry still constant bantering and bashing each other. But there are also a lot more smiles.

Final thoughts

Again I have to say that I truly loved everything about this book and felt that it was such a beautiful ending for Lo and Lily's pov. I cant wait for the rest in the series and for the new series about the kids!!! I am on cloud nine and so excited for the future.
Fuel the Fire
Long Way Down

Series about the kids:
Like Us series

This series and the authors deserve all of the praise that they get! Highly recommend reading the series, you will not regret it!