Shattered by Tracy Wolff
** ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Shattered is the followup to Shredded, a book about a group of snowboarders. I learned a ton about snowboarding reading these books, I had to google a lot of terms.
Synopsis
Ash
Lewis has poured every last ounce of his blood, sweat, and tears into
reaching the very top of the professional snowboarding world—until the
unthinkable happens. After the biggest competition win of his career,
Ash’s mother and father are killed in a tragic accident. Unable to
handle the idea of going back out on the snow to pursue the dream his
parents shared with him, Ash feels that he has no choice but to walk
away from snowboarding forever. Then he meets Tansy Hampton.
Wild, fun, and impulsive, Tansy has a different look and a new passion
every week. As a cancer survivor who spent the past several years
waiting to die, Tansy has a fresh perspective on life—even if she
doesn’t have a clue about what she actually wants to do with it. But
she’s determined to find out, and that means making the most of her time
while she still can.
From the very beginning, their chemistry
is intense. But while Ash can’t stop chasing the ghosts of what can
never be, Tansy stays firmly focused on the possibilities the world
holds for her—and for them. She’s already picked up the pieces of one
shattered life. Now she’s determined to help Ash do the same.
The book starts 6 months after the accident that kills Ash's parents, and Ash is trying to pick up the pieces. He is the primary caregiver for his younger brother who was paralyzed in the accident. Ash has quit snowboarding because he thinks he has to take care of hi brother, and he feel guilty constantly. Tansy shows up to try and convince him to grant a wish for a child who is dying of cancer, and the only thing he wants is to watch Ash snowboard.
Ash is heartbroken and just trying to keep his head above water, and after surviving cancer, Tansy is determined to live for the first time in her life. I loved Ash and Tansy, my heart broke for Ash, and I loved Tansy's love for life, and her quirkiness. This is a great story about heartache and loss, and coming out on the other side. I really liked it, it was definitely a 4.5 star read for me. This book releases on 5/20, but is available for pre order now!!
