Long Way Down (ADDICTED SERIES)

I'm not sure where my head is at right now, because this was such a bittersweet experience. I have undying love for this book, this series, these six characters, their stories and these authors. It's been such a magical journey and Long Way Down was the perfect conclusion to this rollercoaster of emotions. What a way to end my favorite series! [Though *wink wink nudge nudge* this isn't the end; not really! Some Kind of Perfect will be an apocalypse of feels and I can't wait for the grand finale that guides us through the lives of these characters one last time!]“Let’s go. An adventure awaits.”Daisy and Ryke, like Lily and Lo + Rose and Connor, are so different from other characters and couples in any kind of literature I’ve read. Yes, there are some things that apply to a lot of couples and characters, but they have these unique defining factors that make them stand out big time. It hurts to see them at their lowest points, but it’s all the more satisfying to see them at their highest. I absolutely loved following them on their journey! There was a ton of swooning and a gazillion times when I got teared up and cried. A LOT. Ryke and Daisy’s story will forever stay with me and I’ll carry it to everywhere I go.Other things that I loved:*Rose*Connor*ROSE AND CONNOR AKA COBALLOWAY AKA MY SUN MY STARS MY MOON MY EVERYTHING ♥(ˆ‿ˆԅ)✨*hah no but really did you think I wouldn’t mention them? I loved their storylines in this book and some of the things they said (view spoiler) and all the forehead kisses and just EVERYTHING ;_____________; i’m getting so emo just thinking about it but they have come such a long way and the place where they left off at the end of the book? I’m so incredibly proud and happy and excited. I love them from the bottom of my heart and that won’t ever change.*seeing Coballoway and Lilo as parents in a totally different way since their partial views aren’t involved; seeing that through a third party’s set of eyes was really interesting and lovely*I loved the brotherly relationship and how Lo was there for Ryke always; this is the kind of soulful love only between siblings and I couldn’t be any more proud of where they have ended up*THE CALLOWAY SISTERS! My ultimate favs! ٩(˘◡˘✿̶̥̥)۶*I liked how the 1st generation of addicted parents finally got their act together and (most of them) tried their best to mend things. It doesn’t and won’t ever make up for what has been said and done in the past, but it was great to see that for everyone’s sake, things have gone uphill!*Gillow – what kind of magic was that, hah?! I can’t wait to read all about it in Whatever It Takes*the epilogue!!! MY HEART IS ROARING (╥︣﹏᷅╥)There’s so much I want to talk about and I can’t, because I really don’t want to spoil you. There was major crying, I can tell you that. And so many smiles, laughing out loud moments, a lot of swooning and flailing going on at this side of the screen.During my journey of blogging, which has taken years to reach this point where we're at today, I have gone with the hype and left things unsaid or raised ratings a star at times when I've stood in front of a choice of "how to rate" a particular book and didn't know whether it was “x” or “y” stars. I have learned from it, because if I don't have my honesty, what else is there? Nothing. So here I am being honest. I am never ready to part with these books, I don’t ever want them to end. Same with this book! I love the twin's prose that's complex and poetic yet simple and relatable; the kind that really makes you think, but brings out a thousand different emotions in you. It's gorgeous! I will never stop craving to hear their words speak to me in such a hauntingly beautiful, passionate way.However, it's my honest opinion that while everything was necessary either for characters, world/scene building or plot, some of the thoughts could have been cut a few paragraphs shorter. It's not to say that Ryke and Daisy's thoughts don't matter, they DO! Each and every one of them. And I absolutely LOVED reading them! But I simply found some things the tiniest bit redundant, I guess? I see how these thoughts all complete one another in a specific scene and the importance of the message they convey, and merde! They’re beautifully, soulfully written! But I thought some things could have been cut a little shorter, because those things had been said before, just in a different setting. It doesn't affect my rating though because this book spoke to me and I loved it more than words can describe. I'm easily moved by a lot of things, but it's rare when a book touches me this much and Ryke and Daisy's encore most definitely touched me in many, many ways.With all this being said, I loved Long Way Down so much and I'm forever thankful for what these books have given me. I've loved every single moment spent reading and re-reading them; making friends all across the world and finding people who love these books, characters and authors just as passionately as I do; the time spent time on making graphics and playlists; simply gushing with friends over the silliest things; (day)dreaming about these characters and their stories and so, so much more. It's been such a wonderful ride and I can't wait to see what the future holds for the next generation who will surely continue this wonderful, emotional legacy that is the Addicted series. Thank you for everything, Krista and Becca! These books have truly changed my life.____________________Original thoughts: HOW DOES ONE LIVE WITH THEMSELVES AFTER THIS BOOK???????? [full review to come when i've stopped crying]

After 6 hours of reading (& crying) within one sitting of this read, I was almost afraid that I could never bring myself to write this review. Each and every book in the Addicted/Calloway Sisters series has such a dear place in my heart and with Long Way Down marking the end of this entire series, embracing myself for this read was like wishing that the end will never come.Long Way Downwill bring you on a tumultuous ride with Ryke Meadows & Daisy Calloway as they chase after their long deserved happiness. They're wild and primitive; these two are the daredevils of the gang and nothing will slow them down, not even their 7-years age difference. Living life on the edge comes with risks that these two are no strangers to but, how far are they willing to go when it boils down to their lives at stake.Reading this was like unwrapping an early Christmas gift, knowing that whatever lies inside will cause my heart to swell with nothing but everlasting love and joy. I don't want to go into specifics of the story because I want everyone to experience this journey through their own eyes as they read it. The Ritchie twins are never short of words that could evoke a storm of emotions from their readers, I already had tears rolling down my face by the time I hit 5% of this read! My heart went from soaring high to suddenly being plummeted as Ryke & Daisy's story took me on an adventure.Every couple in the Addicted series have their own battles to fight but with Ryke & Daisy, they're the risk-takers. Everyone sees them as reckless but to each other, their love runs deeper than that and they see each other for who they truly are. Their love was selfless, not only to their own but to every single person they cared about. It broke my heart over and over again to watch them fight their battles but it was their strength and faith to overcome them that really sent me into puddles of tears.Even with this being marked as the 9th book in the series, I'm still blown away by the dynamics of the entire Addicted gang. Whether it's the Calloway sisterhood or the brotherly love of Lo, Connor & Ryke; the Ritchie twins continues to showcase the growth of these characters and the level of maturity they've reached since the very first book. I felt like I've grown along with these characters and witness every ups and down with them. The kind of attachment I have for these people are as real as they can be.Exhilarating yet heartbreaking, I dare you to not fall in love with this read. The Ritchie twins have brought their A-game to greater heights by delivering the perfect conclusion to this epic saga. There was no other ending I could possibly ask for than the beautiful one given to us. The Addicted series was more than just a series of stories, it was an adventure of a lifetime and an unforgettable journey. From friendships to love, from hitting rock bottom to making breakthroughs; I wouldn't trade the experience of it for anything else in this world.Krista & Becca Ritchie are definitely forces to be reckoned with and with their undoubtedly talented writing, they continue to outdo themselves with each book they put out. I find myself completely immersed in this world they've built and wishing that I could spend an eternity with these characters. No doubt, it'll definitely take me a while to recover from this read.My final parting words: READ THIS SERIES. YOU WON'T REGRET IT.

This was a bit more than 600 pages, but I would read 600 more.Because it was written as an epilogue novel, I was bawling my eyes out. This was incredibly wholesome, and Ryke has officially become my #1 book boyfriend (I know I have a lot but he really is with the way he unconditionally cares, loves, protects, and understands Daisy). And Daisy, I'm so happy she found her voice and screams louder than ever. Seeing all six of them evolve from book one has made my heart so full. They deserve all the happiness in the world.I'll be thinking about that epilogue chapter for months to come.

This book will forever have my heart!!

I highly recommend reading this series together with the Addicted Series (reading order on the author's website)This series focuses more on the other two sisters: Rose and Daisy. It has so many incredible tropes, and I loved the strong family bonds and friendship they developed with each other.𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐲 & 𝐑𝐲𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟐This book wrecked me, not only because I knew I almost finished the series but also because of some events that happened in the book. But I will always be CrazyForRaisy!→ 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟐&𝟒 ←- Grumpy x Sunshine- Age Gap- Banter and teasing- Model x Rock Climber- Wild and sporty Couple- Famous People- FOUND FAMILY/ strong Friendship & Family ties- Part of a Series🎧Theme Song: If You Love Her - Forest Blakk𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

I can't even form a proper thought right now. This book was like a dream come true. Reading these stories and loving these caracters definately changed my life. i could not be happier with this ending (even though i'm sad because it's ending).

Honestly just breathtaking. Having read every single one of Krista and Becca's books and I'm honestly so proud of the world they have managed to create. I genuinely care for these characters and futures and it's like having a front row seat to all of the greatest love stories (both romantic and friendly).Anyone that has come this far in the series will not be disappointed.ETA:Long Way Down is the book of dreams, at no point when I started a series about two addicts did I think I would laugh and cry as much as I have over the past two years.I still remember waiting for Hothouse Flower to come out, and deciding that 4am wasn't actually that late and that my 9am class would not kill me and that if I happened to miss my bus on the way back I would just have more time to read that wonderful book.This year I had managed to get my body clock to be nocturnal by the time LWD had come out so I was "lucky" enough to wake up at midnight and discover that the book had already published and it would have been rude not to read it at this point.I say this every time but everything I wanted to happen did, and everything I didn't even know I wanted happened as well. Ryke and Daisy are my favourite couple by the smallest decimal whatever you could have but I just love them both separately that together it's almost too much.The plot was so well put together and I will admit to silently screaming into the night a couple of times reading this book (you know which parts), as it turns out wanting a bromance and being able to deal with the bromance are two very different things ;). Even though we have the epilogue book coming up, I feel like this book was the real ending of the story, it was the ending of all the story lines that had been previously brought up, it was the end of multiple conflicts that had occurred over the course of the series and most importantly (I hope) it was the ending of us having to see these characters we loved so much having to fight for everything they wanted.Lastly, Ryke and Daisy, I'm so grateful to have to been able to read your story, you have really grown up and grown together and it's made the lives of everyone around you happier.I feel like I naturally gravitate to series because I really hate saying goodbye to characters that I love, but with this wonderful series, even goodbye didn't feel like that.Thank you Krista and Becca for the equal love you have given to every book you publish and to each and every character you have written, it's easy for people to forget when it was their favourite's turn for all the love you have for these characters but I would like to say thank you anyway.Recommend to: you already know this (it's everyone)Rating: 5 stars but only because that's the limit