Resisting Her - Tori Alvarez

This book was so much more than I ever expected. I do want to say upfront: it touches on several sensitive subjects, so definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in. But once you do… prepare yourself, because this story takes you everywhere.

My emotions were all over the place while reading. One thing I absolutely loved is how communication is such a huge part of CiCi and Damian’s relationship. It’s real. It’s messy. It’s vulnerable. They talk through things, the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking, which is such a grounded and honest representation of how a relationship actually survives. They go through hell and somehow still find heaven. And it’s everything you’d hope for in a story.

The way each of them deals with pain, fear, and healing felt so authentic that it was impossible not to get fully immersed. I didn’t want to stop reading, because every single moment made me want to know how it would affect CiCi or Damian next. Their emotions aren’t simple; they’re layered, tangled, and beautifully written in a way that hits hard.

And the events in this book? My mind was blown. It’s not chaotic for the sake of drama. It’s a nonstop sequence of meaningful, emotional turning points, and I loved every minute of it. I received this as an ARC, and this review is entirely my honest opinion.

What if this is all a dream?

Then I don’t want to wake up.