{"id":1534,"date":"2014-03-31T13:04:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T20:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2016-12-11T12:21:19","modified_gmt":"2016-12-11T17:21:19","slug":"review-ricochet-addicted-1-5-by-krista-and-becca-ritchie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=1534","title":{"rendered":"Review: Ricochet (Addicted, #1.5) by Krista and Becca Ritchie"},"content":{"rendered":"

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4.5 stars, and I am loving this series!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

But first, a word of advice –\u00a0Richochet<\/em>\u00a0is considered a \u2018companion novel\u2019 that takes place between\u00a0Addicted to You\u00a0and\u00a0Addicted for Now, and I must say that I find that really confusing. This book follows on so beautifully from\u00a0Addicted to You<\/em>\u00a0and, in my opinion, should be read as the second book of the series before going onto\u00a0Addicted for Now<\/em>. It contains a lot of important developments, with lots of time spent getting to know each of the characters more. And I absolutely loved it!<\/p>\n

Warning \u2013 this review contains spoilers for\u00a0Addicted To You<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This book picks up a week after the ending of\u00a0Addicted to You<\/em>. Lo has gone off to rehab for his alcoholism, leaving Lily in the care of her sister while she fights her sexual compulsions and tries to stay faithful while she waits for him.<\/p>\n

Lily\u2019s struggles \u2013 both with her compulsions, and being without Lo for the first time \u2013 are heartbreaking, and the authors, once again, do a great job of helping us understand what she is going through.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to love Lo without people telling me that our love is too much.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

My heart broke for Lily, but you have to admire her. Not only is she trying to cope without her soul mate, but she still struggles with her addiction, and her self-loathing at times is devastating. But she tries so hard to overcome her compulsions, taking some very important steps towards her recovery and being able to understand her addiction.<\/p>\n

And she has her sister and her friends around her helping her every step of the way! And with Lo out of the picture somewhat, it gives Connor and Ryke a chance to step up. I fall more and more in love with these guys every time I see them. I am absolutely desperate to get to their books!<\/p>\n

I also really enjoyed getting to know Daisy and Rose better. I wasn\u2019t sure about Rose while reading the first book, but she really came through in the end. And in this one, we see more of her loving and caring side as she really steps up for Lily, as well as some of her vulnerabilities. She\u2019s a fascinating character, and I\u2019m keen to learn more about her. And I love that Connor \u2013 with his brilliant blend of smartass and sensitivity – was absolutely and unquestionably there for her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t need you,\u201d she repeats, her voice breaking.
\n\u201cYou\u2019re right,\u201d he says softly. \u201cYou don\u2019t need a man, Rose.\u201d He pauses and I barely hear him whisper, \u201cBut you do need me.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And Daisy is an absolute firecracker! Her attitude and confidence is the complete opposite of her sisters, and I really like the vibrancy that she brings to the story. And the (somewhat inappropriate) sexual tension that is flying between her and Ryke is absolutely sensational!<\/p>\n

\u201cHate to break it to you, but sex is ten times better than skydiving.\u201d
\n\u201cNo it\u2019s not,\u201d she rebuts.
\nRyke leans forward on his chair a little. \u201cThen whoever fucked you didn\u2019t do it right, sweetheart.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Even though Lo doesn\u2019t feature a lot, he is present in the story. Throughout the book, Lily recalls moments from their past, and I loved getting the opportunity to learn more about them, and see just how deep their connection is, and how they got to the point that they are at. And even though they are separated in the present, they still have brief moments together that are heart-clenchingly beautiful. Lo shows so much strength in this story, and I love that even while he\u2019s battling his own demons, he is still there for Lily, and they remain deeply committed and very much in love.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you,\u201d he says again, \u201cand no other man will ever say those words and mean them the way I do.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I am loving this series, and this group of characters, and am so excited to continue their stories.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

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The Addicted series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Addicted<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Ricochet<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Addicted<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Kiss<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Hothouse<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Thrive<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Addicted<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Fuel<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Long<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Some<\/p>\n

Addicted to You (Addicted #1)<\/strong>\u00a0(Lily & Lo)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Ricochet (Addicted #1.5)<\/strong>\u00a0(Lily & Lo)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)<\/strong>\u00a0(Lily & Lo)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Kiss the Sky (Calloway Sisters #1, Addicted #2.1)<\/strong>\u00a0(Connor & Rose)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters #2, Addicted #2.2)<\/strong>\u00a0(Ryke & Daisy)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Thrive (Addicted #2.5)<\/strong>\u00a0(Lily & Lo)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Addicted After All (Addicted #3)<\/strong>\u00a0(Lily & Lo)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Fuel the Fire (Calloway Sisters #3, Addicted #3.1)<\/strong>\u00a0(Connor & Rose)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Long Way Down (Calloway Sisters #4, Addicted #3.2)<\/strong>\u00a0(Ryke & Daisy)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

Some Kind of Perfect (Calloway Sisters #4.5, Addicted #3.5)<\/strong>\u00a0(Series Epilogue)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check out our\u00a0Author Spotlight<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Krista and Becca Ritchie.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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