Pieces of Us

What a fantastic start to the new Second Chance Sinners Series and if Pieces of Us is anything to go by this is going to be a wonderful, emotional, hit series for the very talented Ms Burgoa. Ethan Killian and Zeke Hutchence’s emotional MM story captivated and drew me in from the first page and there was no putting down until I had read the final line. You know very soon into a book that you have a very special story in your hands and Pieces of Us is one of those stories, it’s a beautifully written, heartbreaking story that will have you taking stock of your life as you join Ethan and Zeke on their journey. Ethan and Zeke have a history, they met and bonded over their love of music when they were sixteen, both trying to forget their awful childhoods. They have come together again with Tucker, Patrick and Hannah forming the group Sinners of Seattle and the last thing they want is the rest of the band to find out the relationship they share but in the end thats a secret will nearly destroy them. Ethan has finally found his place in the world, he is successful and moving on whike Zeke is still struggling and spending his life in and out of rehab ...... That’s all I’m going to say about this emotional read because I believe you need to read this book with no preconceived idea, it’s a story that has all the feels and at times my heart broke as I got to know Ethan and Zeke, it’s complicated, it’s raw and it’s deep but I guarantee this love story will stay with you long after finishing this book. This is a book I will read again because I’m sure with each read I will get more out of this emotional love story. This book does end on one massive cliffhanger that I didn’t see coming so be warned, Pieces of Us has left me wanting more and I can’t wait for the next book, Somehow Finding Us.

5 Star Review of Pieces of Us (Second Chance Sinners #1) by Claudia Burgoa Oh my word what an emotional story Pieces of Us was. I was totally invested in Ethan Killian and Zeke Hutchence’s MM story from Claudia Burgoa from the first to the last paragraph. This is a beautifully written, heartbreaking story; it’s a story of looking deep inside yourself and embarking on a journey of self discovery. It’s a story of pain, anguish, tragedy and also of a great deal of drama, which will have you on the edge of your seat whilst reading. Both Ethan and Zeke had horrible childhoods and met when they were sixteen, bonding over their love of music. These guys have history coming together to form Sinners of Seattle with Tucker, Hannah and Patrick. They keep their relationship a secret and it is keeping that secret that almost destroys them, particularly Zeke. For Ethan, he is finally making his way in the world and is successful, whereas Zeke is struggling, in and out of rehab and lost. There were times that my heart almost broke for him and I feared for his sanity. Loving Ethan and knowing he cannot have him is slowly killing him. There is loss, betrayal, regret and both characters struggle throughout this story. You can feel the angst as you read this complicated love story as they both struggle with their feelings. Be prepared this book ends in one heck of a cliff hanger and I cannot wait to see what Ms. Burgoa has in store in Somehow Finding Us, as this book left me with one heck of a book hangover.

Oh what a ride!! A heart breaking ride... I knew this duet, this book, was going to leave me raw. If there is one thing I know with Claudia, there are always broken hearts, even in the rom coms. And the Sinners? Having read Hannah & Tucker's stories, I knew the other members weren't going to have it any easier. Actually, I knew their stories would definitely bring the feels and the angst. We get to start at the very beginning. Zeke is all alone in the world and running away from his most recent group home. He's a teenager in need of some hope. Little does he expect breaking into a flower shop to escape the cold of the streets to be the beginning of a far more hopeful journey. One where he not only finds his talents and strengths, but one where he finds a new family. He is defensive and guards himself but he is also much more willing to put himself out there. He gets paired with Ethan, who is already best friends with Tucker. Ethan who is very ashamed of his true self because the adults in his world have convinced him that being bisexual (especially the being attracted to other men) is something to hide. Especially since mommy dearest has been far from loving. He keeps trying to gain her approval even though she is awful. When he and Zeke are paired as roomies, they both find themselves drawn together. Zeke's heart is so big. He grudgingly finds himself trying to help his broken new roommate. It is that initial help that leads them to a path where they become midnight lovers, because Ethan is so torn up about it he will not allow their friendship to be seen as more than that. Especially not as a relationship in the full light of day. One thing that comes of their late nights is music. Zeke finds himself offering comfort to Ethan from his night terrors and they bond over music when they are awakened by Ethan's terrors. Music plays a huge role in their lives now that they are connected to the Deckers through both Tucker and the program they are in. Zeke begrudgingly becomes friends with Tucker because of Ethan and they also become close with Hannah. Eventually they add Patrick/Rocco to their dynamic and the Sinners of Seattle is born. None of them expect it to take off the way it does. In addition to the angst and pain they have from their screwed up childhoods and their hormones and all the confusion that brings into their lives, becoming full fledged rock stars brings a whole plethora of temptations and tragedy into their lives. So many things. Zeke & Ethan's road is very bumpy. And we aren't even done with it yet. This ends on a cliffie. One that may cause you to throw your Kindle. What does that mean for part one of the duet? ~Flashbacks to the beginning ~Firsts, lots of firsts ~Yes, they are both bisexual ~Lots of feels ~Heat, heat, and more heat ~Just the right touch of humor so the angst doesn't break you completely ~Overlap with the other characters stories: Hannah, Alex, Tucker, the Deckers...you get the picture ~You don't have to have read anyone else's book, but you may want to after meeting them in this ~Be prepared for your heart to break ~Yes, there are drugs but it is more the impact of said drug use ~Oh and alcohol abuse ~Addiction is definitely a character you cannot not escape ~A major cliffhanger I can't wait for the second half of this one. I must know the rest of their story because right now? The waiting is killing me. I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.