What Remains

A while ago I read the Urban Soul series by Garrett Leigh and since I liked both books quite a lot, I thought why not read something else by the same author. That worked out beautifully because I enjoyed What Remains so much. Both Jodi and Rupert are so great, I loved them together, they make a beautiful couple.

I didn't actually read the synopsis before I decided to read the book so I had no idea what I was getting into. The prologue was good, really good, and that made me worry that something bad is coming, and boy did something bad come. Jodi was snatched away from Rupert so fast and he was away for so long. It was heart-breaking; but man, Rupert was not ready to let go of him even for a second. I loved the way he loved him.

I liked the first few chapters, alternating between past and present, they offered a background to Jodi and Rupert that made me like them even more. I liked it after that just as much, as Jodi started his recovery and Rupert silently loved and watched over him. And I must say, the patience both of them have warms me up.

What Remains made me feel so sad and so happy. Garrett Leigh writes beautifully, nothing was rushed or forced, it is filled with so many different emotions and I was completely lost in the story.

3.25 stars. Well written and probably an accurate portrayal of recovery from TBI (traumatic brain injury), but it just didn't work well as a romance for me. I couldn't quite understand why and how Jodi fell back in love with Rupert after his injury other than the fact that Rupert took care of him and was hot as hell. Plus did Garrett have to make Rupert's ex-wife such a complete bitch? Garrett Leigh is usually a guaranteed solid read for me, but this wasn't my favorite.