But it is real: the ability of this writer to convey such realistic emotions and situations in words is to be admired. It is passionate and touching, and sad too, very sad. It's one of those books that, sadly, I know I can't do justice to with my review. I Voluntarily Reviewed an Arc Copy of this Amazing Book. This is the first book that I have read by Lily Foster and I can't wait to read more of her books in the future as it was so well written and a absolutely amazing story. There are many twists and turns along with danger, hope, love, secrets, loss, pain and many emotional situations that had me in tears with everything that Grace had gone through on her own and yet I couldn't believe how strong she was but yet broken at the same time and this story completely broke me apart and I felt like I was going through everything with her. The characters and storyline pulled you in right from the first page and I couldn't put this book down as I had to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next and it was such a story full of pain and it was so addictive. Damien is in the military and on leave for six weeks he meets Grace and he wants to spend as much time as he can with her and get to know her but he is also there for his best friend who has just got out of the military after there past deployment and he is really suffering so Damien is being pulled in many directions and the more time that Grace and Damien spend together the more they fall for each other but time is ticking as Damien is due to be deployed again but what happens next is the biggest shock. Grace is a high school teacher but she hides behind everything that life has thrown at her and her life is a complete charade and even the people closest to be doesn't know what she has gone through or the secrets that she has kept from them. Grace's story starts when she meets Damien but what follows will break you and then put you back together again. This is book three in The Blackbird Series and it is Grace's story and omg what a story it is. The Blackbird series by Lily Foster is intended for readers 18 and older due to mature language and sexual content. Reaching up to touch that spot on the back of my neck, I know I’ll never forget you. But I won’t do that because someday you might come looking for me. The rock I’m standing on is icy, and this isn’t the first time I’ve been tempted to let myself go, to slip and sink under. The January wind whips my hair and freezes the stray tears on my cheeks. Without you, I’m nothing more than a ghost on the shore. It’s like living in a house of cards with a hurricane bearing down on you. I’ve got my dream job, I’ve got family-even got myself a good man. I’ve told so many lies, kept so much of myself hidden that I feel like an imposter in this life I’ve built. There are four branches with a different ending for each.How many times have I stood on the bank of this river feeling the weight of the things I’ve done?Īfter all these years, I don’t know if I come here for you, if I come here looking for forgiveness, or if I come here trying to find myself. The relationship you choose to build with the ghost defines the narrative branch you get to explore. It's a story told with belongings and the memories of the people who left these things behind. You talk to Josh about the history of the islands, his memories, his feelings, and along the way discover who Riley is as well - her dreams and goals, and why she’s running from her old life. The result is a game that's more like spending time with a new friend than solving a mystery. It's a clever way of letting you shape the story by how you go about exploring the beautiful scenery of The Rogue Islands. As you make irrevocable decisions in the dialogue you shape your bond with Josh and ultimately influences the outcome of the game. As you explore the crumbling homes of the vanished islanders you discover their belongings and get to know the ghost Josh.Īs you progress it becomes clear that the choices you make are shaping the outcome of this adventure. You play as Riley, a young woman who finds herself stranded on a desolate island with a ghost determined to uncover the truth about the island on which he died. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate. You encounter a headstrong ghost who urges you to investigate an island with a tragic secret. Ghost on the Shore is a narrative adventure about emotional and community ties that last after people pass away.
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