Aly Stiles' Ashton Morgan Apartment 17b Review!

Ashton Morgan Apartment 17b

By: Aly Stiles

Release Date: February 12, 2021

Publisher: Aly Stiles

Author Website: http://www.alysonsantos.com/

5 Stars

In Ashton Morgan Apartment 17b Aly Stiles shares a touching story and shows that even in the darkest moments the gifts of unconditional love and kindness can be transformative.

There are many reasons that elevate a character to hero status but being an exceptional human being is by far the most attractive and Ashton Morgan wore his title well. Downtrodden and surrounded by despair could very well be defined as this character. Ashton was someone that truly did not know his worth but his refusal to be defeated by a constant stream of obstacles and his staying true to the goodness within him made him a beautifully devised character. He never appeared weak even at his lowest moments, stripped bare with nothing left to give he always found a reserve.

Iris Alexander was a kind, gentle person that recognized her privilege and blessings in life. With her refusal to be blinded to the suffering of others she was an exception in the crowd she was part of. Iris's strength, kindness and persistence were not overblown or fantastical but core to her make up. She was a genuinely decent person who managed to recognize decency in others.

This work was more than just a love story, it was about friendship and loyalty and not giving up when times are hard. This couple shared a true connection that rose above class barriers and the different circles they moved in. One of the things that stood out in this relationship was the building of a friendship that went beyond wooing and flirting but a committed interest in all parts of each other's lives. Ashton and Iris each had their own issues but the awareness they derived from each other was a significant catalyst to recognizing what was needed to handle them. Potential often felt like a myth as survival mechanisms took over Ashton and Iris but the hope, they inspired in each other allowed them to move forward. The acceptance of flaws and the elevation of capabilities was well balanced in this book for a realistic portrayal of this couple’s evolution. From the start this pair fought a losing battle for a love that was inevitable.

This was an emotional story with no shortage of tears, do not expect dry eyes when reading it. Aly Stiles explored the power of love In Ashton Morgan Apartment 17b from multiple angles ranging from romantic, parental, sibling and friend taking her leads from tragedy to endless possibilities. Hitting rock bottom and finding your way to better times is a subject that Ms. Stiles handles with tenacious grace. This author always does an exceptional job of giving in-depth insight into all her characters and has an uncanny ability in capturing the emotions of her younger portrayals. Aston Morgan, Apartment 17b was worth every angst filled page, a standout book for this year and a recommended Jenerated Reviews read!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *