Kylie Scott's Pause Review!

Pause

By: Kylie Scott

Release Date: July 13, 2021

Publisher: Kylie Scott

Author Website: https://kyliescott.com/

5 Stars

Two people brought together in tragedy find a way to move on both together and apart in Kylie Scott's Pause.

It was impossible not to be taken in by the charm of this works leads Leif and Anna. Joined together by a horrific accident that left both with visible and hidden scars this couple's journey was engrossing. Leif and Anna pushed and pulled the best out of each other as they each learned to come to grips with a life event that was both horrific and transformative. The empowerment they gave each other enabled them to move forward from the shock of having their lives shaken up. Full of stumbles, the lives of this pair progressed with the balance they provided each other for some really touching interactions. The witty banter in this work was off the charts and was so much fun to watch play out, it came as organically as the tears that flowed.

The whole premise of waking up from a coma to find that the event weeded out all the superficial elements of your life was well done. What Anna thought was a successful life was really settling and what could have been a tragedy ended up being the best thing that could have happened to her in many ways after her seven month coma "pause." Leif was a gorgeous clown with a lot of sensitivity and insight hidden behind his wit and easygoing manner. Haunted by past events he struggled to find his way despite his outward confident appearance. Leif was really a wonderful romantic lead with just the right amount of light hearted to offset his passion and make readers swoon alongside Anna. With a steady flow of interesting occurrences and catalysts to keep things interesting this was a captivating story from start to finish. 

What continues to stand out with Kylie Scott is her portrayals are not generic. This work like Ms. Scott's others had lots of moments that were unique to her story and it's characters giving it a distinctive voice. Her conflict always feels based in reality even when it is jaw dropping; readers can step into her characters shoes, stand beside them or have their backs. Kylie Scott's Pause makes a strong case that there should be a Leif and Anna on everybody's bookshelves!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*