{"id":41222,"date":"2019-03-14T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=41222"},"modified":"2025-08-29T02:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T06:14:57","slug":"arc-review-giveaway-like-dragonflies-by-k-webster-danielle-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=41222","title":{"rendered":"ARC Review & Giveaway: Like Dragonflies by K. Webster & Danielle James"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like Dragonflies by K Webster and Author Danielle James is LIVE! <\/strong><\/h4>\n

An Eden Books Exclusive<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Synopsis<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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I\u2019m the good girl from Ashton Hills.
\nRich. Pampered. Spoiled.
\nSlowly suffocating under my mother\u2019s stifling thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s the bad boy from Duncan.
\nPoor. Abused. Criminal.
\nBeing swallowed by the darkness each passing second.<\/p>\n

Two lost souls searching for freedom and happiness.
\nWe\u2019re lonely\u2014broken\u2014and trapped.
\nUntil the universe brings us together.<\/p>\n

Sometimes love is instantaneous.<\/p>\n

A supernova collision of emotions.
\nSomething that cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n

As our hearts tangle to the point they\u2019ll never be able to part, the past comes creeping up like an evil villain. The mistakes of our parents become our consequences to face.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re madly, deeply, foolishly in love.
\nSoul mates who finally found each other.
\nTwo people who share the same father.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cI fell for the most beautiful, perfect girl in the whole fucking world and turns out I can\u2019t have her. Ever.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

4 beautifully heartwrenching forbidden stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the moment I read the blurb of this book, I have been so intrigued! I don\u2019t mind a bit of a taboo romance, and in this case it\u2019s a situation that is all too believable, and that can (and has) easily happen in real life. It\u2019s a heartbreaking situation, and I was so keen to see how it was all going to play out.<\/p>\n

Sage is a young college student who is shy, quiet and suffocating under the controlling thumb of her socialite mother. Her creativity and artistic soul is constantly stifled by being forced into social situations with snobby bitches who judge and make snide comments. She longs to be free to be who she truly is.<\/p>\n

Mars\u2019 life is the complete opposite of Sage\u2019s, yet he struggles with similar issues. Born into near-poverty, blamed for his mother\u2019s drug addiction and eventual death, and physically and emotionally abused by his alcoholic father, Mars is doing the best he can to drag himself out of a horrible situation and make something of his life.<\/p>\n

When Sage and Mars meet, they have an instant connection. They see each other for who they really are, and for the first time they feel acknowledged and accepted, and they cling to that feeling with everything that they have.<\/p>\n

She sees the real man behind the fa\u00e7ade of smiles and jokes and my big mouth.
\nHeartache, loneliness, and guilt look back at her.
\nShe doesn\u2019t shy away though.
\nNo, Sage with the glittering gray-green eyes steps closer. Her cheeks are pink and her ears are red. Embarrassed and shy, but determined. That small glint in her stare, coupled with the way she lifts her chin slightly, pulls me the rest of the way from my dark, clouded mood and tethers me to her light.
\nI caught a shooting star.
\n\u2026 She\u2019s soaring through the darkness and I\u2019ve grabbed hold. I don\u2019t want to let go.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They fall for each other hard and fast, embracing their feelings and everything that is happening between them. It\u2019s beautiful, natural and so easy, they know they have met their soul mate and are planning a future together where they will leave the misery of their lives behind and be together forever. But their dreams come crashing down when a secret from the past reveals that they share a parent, and are half-siblings.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s my sister.
\nNot my lover. Not my girlfriend. Not my motherfucking soul mate.
\nMy goddam sister.
\nSame fucking blood.
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\nI thought I had my happiness within my grasp.\u00a0 It felt too good to be true and I knew it, yet I chased after it anyway.
\n<\/i>I was gonna love her forever.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s devastating. My heart broke for the two of them. So happy, so in love, their relationship the only bright spark in both of their lives, only for them to be torn apart by a shocking betrayal.<\/p>\n

My heart is ash in my chest.
\nThe only person I\u2019ve ever loved is being pried from my grasp, and I can\u2019t seem to stop it from happening. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The emotion is beautifully written as they try desperately to make sense of all that is happening and all that they are feeling. Grieving and suffering, they cling to their connection to pull them from their heartache.<\/p>\n

Even though it hurts like hell to work through the wreckage caused by our parents, we\u2019re the only people we can talk to about it. We\u2019re the only ones who understand without judgement.
\nSo we keep talking because it\u2019s all we can do.<\/i><\/p>\n

Her heart is broken, like mine. Her soul is shattered, like mine. Her existence is empty, like mine.<\/em>
\n\u2026 \u201cI can\u2019t do this without you,\u201d she murmurs.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This story does raise a lot of questions and it certainly makes you think. I knew what the book was about going into it, and I tried my hardest not to judge and just to lose myself in the story, and I was able to see their perspectives and sympathise with all that they go through.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t even feel like siblings. We didn\u2019t grow up together or even know about each other. The way we found one another feels like something cosmic and destined. Nothing about it feels wrong. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Is it right or wrong? I\u2019m not here to judge, but I could certainly appreciate the depth of their connection and their love for each other and I was captivated as they worked through their impossible situation, fighting to hold on to the only happiness they have ever known.<\/p>\n

Mine. Mine. Mine.
\nFuck, she\u2019s mine.
\nSanity is a thing of the past.
\nInsanity is my newest love.
\nLogic and reason are for haters, not lovers.
\nLovers take the plunge into madness together, hand in hand.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I really enjoyed this book. I truly cared about Sage and Mars, I felt their connection, I loved how honestly they gave of themselves, and I reveled in the feels \u2013 both good and bad. I love that the story is written in dual POV, getting us right into their lives and their feelings, allowing us to understand the complexity of their emotions that were explored in such detail.<\/p>\n

This is the first time I\u2019ve read either of these authors, and I found that I connected more with Mars\u2019 POV than Sage\u2019s \u2013 his heartache and his feelings definitely affected me more strongly \u2013 but as a writing duo, they blend really well to create a cohesive story.<\/p>\n

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The connection between these characters is undeniable. Could they have maintained their connection without making things sexual? Possibly. I felt like their bond would have been there even if they chose to keep things platonic and have a true sibling relationship. But they didn\u2019t want that. Their chemistry is strong and they felt that attraction to each other and they chose to act on it and embrace all that they felt for each other, knowing that they were it for each other. Whether you agree with it or not, I loved watching that progression between them as they figured it all out.<\/p>\n

I was surprised at how accepting Sage\u2019s father (step-father) was of the situation though. It was clear that he had Sage\u2019s back unquestionably throughout the book, which I loved, but the way he instantly and actively encouraged her to follow her heart and grab her happiness came as a bit of a shock. Also a shock is why the hell he remained married to Sage\u2019s mother! She\u2019s a callous bitch and he doesn\u2019t seem to care for her. I would have loved it if she ended up alone.<\/p>\n

I also like the way they address the issue of children. Again, I\u2019m not making a call about right or wrong or bringing personal beliefs into it, but I thought it was well handled and I\u2019m glad that the authors chose to show us that part of their story.<\/div><\/div>\n

This book won\u2019t be for everybody, but if you\u2019re able to look past the black and white and appreciate the grey, it\u2019s a beautifully told story that will definitely invoke the feels.<\/p>\n

4 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Reader Copy was generously provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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To celebrate the release of Like Dragonflies, the authors are giving away a $20 Amazon Gift Card!<\/h4>\n

ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n

The Escapist Book Blog is not responsible for this giveaway<\/em><\/p>\n

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About the Authors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

K Webster<\/strong> is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she\u2019s active on social media connecting with her readers.<\/p>\n

Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.<\/p>\n

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Danielle James<\/strong> is a wife and mother of two, who lives in Virginia. She spends her days in the kitchen baking cookies and cupcakes for the local farmers market. When her face isn\u2019t hovering over a mixing bowl, she\u2019s writing dark and twisted erotica and romance novels.<\/p>\n

Her books are sexually charged with alpha female characters that leap off the pages. Each book sucks you into an entirely different world with steamy scenes, drama, and amazing plot twists along the way. Her goal is to hook you and keep you addicted so you\u2019ll come back for more.<\/p>\n

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