The Words

The Words

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  • Author:Ashley Jade
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Summary

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ashley Jade comes an edgy, enemies-to-lovers standalone romance about mistakes, forgiveness, and second chances。

He was the talented bad boy everyone wanted。
I was the irrelevant geek everyone hated。

He was the sun。。。drawing all of us in。
I was a black hole。。。taking up space。

He was destined to be a star。
I was destined to remain an insignificant no one。

Until he made me believe I was special。。。

And then he destroyed me。

I never thought I'd see Phoenix Walker again after he broke my heart, but fate had other plans。

One tour。 Eight weeks。 Forty shows。

Countless opportunities to make him pay。

The world thought he was a God。。。
But I knew the truth。

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Reviews

Pam Kniess

OMG! What a ride!Phenomenal! From the first page, till those two little words, "The End", this was a great read!First, Lennon was not the perfect lead female character。 She was overweight。 She had no friends。 She was bullied by her peers。 But she was smart。 Talented。 And in love!Phoenix。 Abused。 Troubled。 But with a heart of gold。These two were destined to be together!This book was angsty and sometimes pretty funny。 What a roller-coaster of an emotional ride this was。This was one of those books OMG! What a ride!Phenomenal! From the first page, till those two little words, "The End", this was a great read!First, Lennon was not the perfect lead female character。 She was overweight。 She had no friends。 She was bullied by her peers。 But she was smart。 Talented。 And in love!Phoenix。 Abused。 Troubled。 But with a heart of gold。These two were destined to be together!This book was angsty and sometimes pretty funny。 What a roller-coaster of an emotional ride this was。This was one of those books where you cheered for every single character。 Because they all had their own story to tell and without them, Phoenix and Lennon wouldn't have made any sense。Loved it!! 。。。more

Mon

I really tried! So boring。

Ayala Neeman

🔹REVIEW TIME🔹THE WORDS 🎤🎷🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎺🎶🔹ASHLEY JADEMy heart still beating faster 。。 wow just wowWhat rollercoaster of emotions this book made me cry😢😭 Made me laugh😂And get my body on fire 🔥🥵🔥I'm edicted to Lennon name because the Beatlesmy favorite bend everLennon and phoenix story is packed with real problems that touch on so many subjects。 🔹The struggle of the over weight girl that never gets the hot guy, but does get him in the end is written so beautifully。 This was not an easy the guy gets the 🔹REVIEW TIME🔹THE WORDS 🎤🎷🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎺🎶🔹ASHLEY JADEMy heart still beating faster 。。 wow just wowWhat rollercoaster of emotions this book made me cry😢😭 Made me laugh😂And get my body on fire 🔥🥵🔥I'm edicted to Lennon name because the Beatlesmy favorite bend everLennon and phoenix story is packed with real problems that touch on so many subjects。 🔹The struggle of the over weight girl that never gets the hot guy, but does get him in the end is written so beautifully。 This was not an easy the guy gets the girl story。 Both characters suffered like crawling over hot coals and broken glass to get to their happy ending🔹I'm music lover and loved reading what goes on behind the scenes of a rock band and the lives of successful artists。 Ashley fascinated me with the story and music that was between the ​​chapters🔹I HIGHLY RECOMMEND🔹✨The edit mine not the pictures#Ashleyjade #rockstaromance#badboyromance#thewords#Ashleyjadebooks#Bookstgramer #bookstgram#Ayala_book 。。。more

Brittany

beautiful storyI had to take a moment to collect my thoughts in order to review this book。I had a hard time putting this one down, it nearly consumed me because I was so engrossed in it。I really loved the way this book started out。 I felt so much for Lennon that my heart physically ached for her。 I felt everything she was feeling。 I was so mad at Phoenix that I didn’t know how he was ever going to redeem himself。But this story is very much about Phoenix redemption and I loved every second of it。 beautiful storyI had to take a moment to collect my thoughts in order to review this book。I had a hard time putting this one down, it nearly consumed me because I was so engrossed in it。I really loved the way this book started out。 I felt so much for Lennon that my heart physically ached for her。 I felt everything she was feeling。 I was so mad at Phoenix that I didn’t know how he was ever going to redeem himself。But this story is very much about Phoenix redemption and I loved every second of it。There was a switch near the end that made me so mad at Lennon and I loved Phoenix even more。 Lennon’s choices were so hard for me to understand。 I understood where she was coming from but at the same time wanted to shake her and tell her to wake up! Look at what you are doing and your actions。80% on to the end of the book was where I struggled with the story。 I was just so frustrated with Lennon that I found myself putting the book down more and more。I’m glad I finished the book out though。 I really enjoyed the ride that this book was。I will say that as much as I want Memphis’ book, I really want Storms book more。 As far as side characters go, he was my favorite。 I’m very intrigued with his character and story。I look forward to reading whatever comes next by Ashley Jade。 。。。more

Sol’s main Madam of Mayhem

The Words 5 ⭐️ 🌶 5 as well…Phoenix is a man who will definitely burn you and he won’t apologize for it, he is from the wrong side of the tracks, fighting for his life every day from someone who should have kept him safe。 He is broken, damage and feral。 But to Lennon he is special and she doesn’t care where he is from or how he see’s himself, she craves him。 You will hate Phoenix at some points but just like Lennon you can’t deny him or the chemistry they have。 You will feel the pain that both th The Words 5 ⭐️ 🌶 5 as well…Phoenix is a man who will definitely burn you and he won’t apologize for it, he is from the wrong side of the tracks, fighting for his life every day from someone who should have kept him safe。 He is broken, damage and feral。 But to Lennon he is special and she doesn’t care where he is from or how he see’s himself, she craves him。 You will hate Phoenix at some points but just like Lennon you can’t deny him or the chemistry they have。 You will feel the pain that both the MC’s have to face with and without one another, you will even laugh here and there with the trash talking between all the characters。 There isn’t a lot of world building but that’s not needed in a book like this because the characters are done and built so well they carry this book alone。 The twist and turns aren’t huge but enough to keep you reading and want to know what happens next。 。。。more

iceball__

I write reviews for myself, to remember。This one made me cry so many times。 I did not expect it to touch so many subjects I can relate to。

Kristen

AddictedThere are some books that draw you in from the very 1st chapter, and this is one of those books! I could not put this book down, nor could I go to bed without finishing it。 The emotions between these two are raw and carnal。 I felt every single thing that happened, with my gut clenched and heart hurting through most of the book。 I regret keeping this on my TBR for so long because it checked every box I needed。

Keren L。

w。o。w。this is the longest book i’ve read in years。 i became obsessed with the story line。 loved the plus size representation and how relatable Lennon felt。 this book is SPICY。 🌶🌶🌶🌶 it doesn’t hold back in that department。 so many other insane storylines happened too。 but wow。 hooked from the prologue to the end。 700 pages in 3 days。 yeah, new fave book。

Ashley

I discovered Ashley Jade through one of my FB book clubs and this was the first novel of hers that I have read。 (I look forward to reading more)The Words (for mature audiences only) starts out in a high school setting。 Lennon is a “bigger” girl who is bullied because of her weight。 She is incredibly smart but is lacking in the friends department。 Phoenix is gorgeous and also a bit of a loner。 He struggles in school and that is how he and Lennon become known to each other。 Phoenix is struggling i I discovered Ashley Jade through one of my FB book clubs and this was the first novel of hers that I have read。 (I look forward to reading more)The Words (for mature audiences only) starts out in a high school setting。 Lennon is a “bigger” girl who is bullied because of her weight。 She is incredibly smart but is lacking in the friends department。 Phoenix is gorgeous and also a bit of a loner。 He struggles in school and that is how he and Lennon become known to each other。 Phoenix is struggling in English and just weeks before graduation Lennon is asked by a teacher to tutor him so he can pass and graduate on time。 They discover friendship through music。 He is in a two man band with his best friend and they perform amazing cover songs of famous rock bands but are lacking in original content。 When feelings start to develop between the two things come abruptly to a halt and Lennon is left heartbroken。Jumping ahead to four years later, Phoenix is again in need of help。 He and his friend actually made it big but being a rockstar is taking its toll on Phoenix。 Drugs, women, crazy antics…you know the drill。 Lennon is doing well but also struggling to keep what little family she has left together in one piece。 When Phoenix is in need of a sober nanny Lennon is approached with the opportunity。 The band manager makes her a financial proposal that she just can’t turn down and she is looking for a little revenge herself。 This book is full of the angsty drama that seems to highlight a lot of teenage / early 20’s relationships。 The push and pull of the love/hate relationship, the ups and downs of jealousy and drama, and the uncertainty of what will set the other one off next。 It is an emotional rollercoaster with lots of lusty and steamy drama。 You equally love and hate Phoenix and scream at Lennon to just get out of this chaotic relationship。 But the chemistry is undeniable and fantastic。#bookstagram@chi_book_lover 。。。more

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Careliz Marin

WOWFirst of all, this is the first book I've ever read with a rock star romance trope。 I wasn't really into books where the MC was related to anything musical since usually there's some cheating included BUT, I have to say that I was hooked with this book from beginning to end。 The Angst OMG, so much of it。 I love the chemistry between Lennon and Phoenix, they are definitely a pair。 I totally loved this book, and I would recommend it with my eyes closed。 Another thing that shocked me was that it WOWFirst of all, this is the first book I've ever read with a rock star romance trope。 I wasn't really into books where the MC was related to anything musical since usually there's some cheating included BUT, I have to say that I was hooked with this book from beginning to end。 The Angst OMG, so much of it。 I love the chemistry between Lennon and Phoenix, they are definitely a pair。 I totally loved this book, and I would recommend it with my eyes closed。 Another thing that shocked me was that it's a new adult romance, usually I'm not into that trope either but, trust me when I say I enjoyed it, I did。 Amazing work Ashley, congrats!!! I'm looking forward to more of your job。 。。。more

Cindy M。 Green

Ashley Jade took me on one hell of a roller-coaster ride ❤️💔Phoenix and Lennon were so intense, I'm pretty sure I was breathless a few times throughout their journey。 Their pure magnetism jumped off the pages, I felt their connection。 The love, passion and fire between them was off the charts。 But, there were times I wanted to strangle them both。A lot happened in this book。 The back and forth between Phoenix and Lennon was exhausting at times。 I understood the reasons "why," but it played like a Ashley Jade took me on one hell of a roller-coaster ride ❤️💔Phoenix and Lennon were so intense, I'm pretty sure I was breathless a few times throughout their journey。 Their pure magnetism jumped off the pages, I felt their connection。 The love, passion and fire between them was off the charts。 But, there were times I wanted to strangle them both。A lot happened in this book。 The back and forth between Phoenix and Lennon was exhausting at times。 I understood the reasons "why," but it played like a broken record at some point。 There were situations and parts I loved, but things I really didn't。I enjoyed the supporting characters and given the rock star theme, it's no surprise we'll be getting more shenanigans from this crazy band。 Overall I'm happy I spent time with them, but didn't love it as much as I hoped I would。 。。。more

Abbe Mathews

So。 Good。 Made me cry, made me mad, just such a good story。 Super spicy also。

LaurensBookshelf

Still don’t know wether this is a 5⭐️ or not, i loved it a lot though that’s for sure。Did i cry twice at beginning because it triggered all my high some trauma? Yes i did。Which is why i didn’t feel so connected to the characters considering i was too busy feeling sorry for myself 🥰 every time i was holding a food plate while i was reading this i questioned my life again, so that body image struggle was ✨real✨ again。Which also means this book was really well written, i felt for both of them and e Still don’t know wether this is a 5⭐️ or not, i loved it a lot though that’s for sure。Did i cry twice at beginning because it triggered all my high some trauma? Yes i did。Which is why i didn’t feel so connected to the characters considering i was too busy feeling sorry for myself 🥰 every time i was holding a food plate while i was reading this i questioned my life again, so that body image struggle was ✨real✨ again。Which also means this book was really well written, i felt for both of them and everything they went through。The second half of the book had some light and emotional moments that balanced it out, while i can’t wait for Memphis’s story I’m more excited for Storm and Quinn’s😍 。。。more

Tamara Harrington

DNF @ 53%So I have tried to give this so much but I'll be honest I could not go any further。 I love a rockstar romance and I am an Ashley Jade fan so it made me think this was for me but I am so disappointed in how it's been so far that I can't bring myself to continue。 I hate when the manwhore continues his ways when he meets who is supposed to be the love of his life, like this is meant to be romance! I realise there are different genres and this is enemies to lovers but I spent so much time b DNF @ 53%So I have tried to give this so much but I'll be honest I could not go any further。 I love a rockstar romance and I am an Ashley Jade fan so it made me think this was for me but I am so disappointed in how it's been so far that I can't bring myself to continue。 I hate when the manwhore continues his ways when he meets who is supposed to be the love of his life, like this is meant to be romance! I realise there are different genres and this is enemies to lovers but I spent so much time being upset that I'm not sure there is anything that could happen that would make me think that Phoenix is a good guy。 Also brining a woman into another room and making her perform sexual acts without consent is not ok! Especially if there is no warning for something like this because I like to know what to expect! Turns out this book is just not for me! This is my honest and unbiased review。 。。。more

tina chaves

So absolutely amazing!This book was so incredible。 Super hot and sexy with a really great love story。 This book needs to be a movie!

Charnell (Reviews from a Bookworm)

I deserve a reward for making it through over 700 pages of this - if this book hadn't been thrust upon me by a student then I wouldn't have finished it。 I deserve a reward for making it through over 700 pages of this - if this book hadn't been thrust upon me by a student then I wouldn't have finished it。 。。。more

Joey

I think i found my favourite march read。 😭 this book was amaaaazing。 Omg the last few chapters had me crying sad and happy tears。 The chemistry between phoenix and lennon was undeniable。 But the friends to enemies to lovers aspect took my breath away。 I couldn't put the book down once i started and my eyes just hung on to each word。 I loved it and i would totally tell anyone to read it。 Cannot wait for the next book!!!! If i had 1 complain。。 it would be i totally needed a stronger epilogue。 I fe I think i found my favourite march read。 😭 this book was amaaaazing。 Omg the last few chapters had me crying sad and happy tears。 The chemistry between phoenix and lennon was undeniable。 But the friends to enemies to lovers aspect took my breath away。 I couldn't put the book down once i started and my eyes just hung on to each word。 I loved it and i would totally tell anyone to read it。 Cannot wait for the next book!!!! If i had 1 complain。。 it would be i totally needed a stronger epilogue。 I felt like the ending was a littttttle rushed and i didnt get all the answers i needed。 But still great book 。。。more

Katie Stinson

Almost a 5 ⭐️ but after reading 700 pages I anticipated a better ending than that!

Kennetha Lee

Great read!!Incredible!!! I couldn't put it down。 The passion between the couple was off the charts。 Ashley is an awesome writer。 Great read!!Incredible!!! I couldn't put it down。 The passion between the couple was off the charts。 Ashley is an awesome writer。 。。。more

Jennie

Unbelievable Storyline with Painfully Disgusting Lead Male Character The lead male character was so off putting that I continually considered not finishing the book。 I understand the need for a “bad boy” lead, but this guy bordered on abusive as he navigated his relationships。 There’s a difference between “sexy, fun bad boy” and “crude, rude, self-centered bad boy。” The plot was another issue。 The storyline took absolutely, unbelievable twists and turns。 The premise of the book was good, but the Unbelievable Storyline with Painfully Disgusting Lead Male Character The lead male character was so off putting that I continually considered not finishing the book。 I understand the need for a “bad boy” lead, but this guy bordered on abusive as he navigated his relationships。 There’s a difference between “sexy, fun bad boy” and “crude, rude, self-centered bad boy。” The plot was another issue。 The storyline took absolutely, unbelievable twists and turns。 The premise of the book was good, but the execution of characters and plot development was extremely disappointing。 。。。more

trishdish420

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 3。5 ⭐️ I was all over the place w/ this book so I’ll break it down: The Good: - The characters。 I loved most of them 。 The H & h especially。 Miss Jade’s writing highlighted main & secondary characters personalities & stories so well that I felt it I knew them。 I was never confused & followed them well。 Ashley Jade is very strong with that in all her stories…。 It’s good writing。 - Early Phoenix & Lennon。 I wouldn’t change a thing with that part of the story。 It set an excellent stage of what’s t 3。5 ⭐️ I was all over the place w/ this book so I’ll break it down: The Good: - The characters。 I loved most of them 。 The H & h especially。 Miss Jade’s writing highlighted main & secondary characters personalities & stories so well that I felt it I knew them。 I was never confused & followed them well。 Ashley Jade is very strong with that in all her stories…。 It’s good writing。 - Early Phoenix & Lennon。 I wouldn’t change a thing with that part of the story。 It set an excellent stage of what’s to come。 I loved how their relationship developed。 It was very age appropriate esp given their circumstances。 It’s exactly how I feel that the high school seniors should’ve been in those situations。 A lot of authors are challenged in that area。 - Parts to point out that I liked: relationship w/Skylar, Quinn, bond between Phoenix & Storm, accurate depiction of what it’s like to be a sexy curvy girl with more insecurities than u can count, Phoenix adoration of Lennon & their chemistry, the sex but… I’ll get to that。 - Quinn。 I love her character。 I love that she was added & the relationship w/ her brother。 It was an added touch that built his character。 Lennon & Quinn ground him。 - Phoenix stopping his party & selfish ways。 He is fully dedicated to Lennon & I felt that。 The not so good: - First & foremost… the initial sexual encounter (bus) after Phoenix & Lennon reconnect。 Ugghhh it couldn’t have been any more anti-climatic。 I get it - both of their pent up frustration broke through & that might be what Miss Jade was trying to convey but that was still a let down。 Lennon deserved it to be perfect given what she went through (virginity loss, the big steal, & giving up herself to the tour)。 - the trailer fire 🔥 … wtf? I personally didn’t think it was necessary as it was never mentioned again。 - The big steal I mentioned before。 Stealing her lyrics for his own personal gain & lying about it。 We get it 。。 he f’d up but as smart as Lennon is, at some point she would’ve understood there was nothing he could do about it。 He waited waaaay too long to apologize & it only dragged out the story longer。 If that would’ve been done, I think that the end of the story could’ve been better。 At the end of the book, it was at the point where it had to stop bc it was too many pages。 It felt too rushed & unresolved。 Sure it was a HEA/HFN but didn’t feel final。 - The big mystery & tiptoe around Skylar in regard to both Memphis & Chandler。 Setting the stage for their book … which is both good & bad。 Good bc I want to read it。 Bad bc it was frustrating bc it was brought ip so much I found myself saying “Just someone blurt it out!!” - the proposal。 I liked the story。 It’s not my favorite by this author as I do like a lot of her work but I wasn’t as enthralled by it。 She put a lot of passion into this story I can tell so I hate typing that。 I would still highly recommend it as the writing is excellent。 Which is the reason I indicated 4 stars。 。。。more

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Sharon

“Music sets my soul on fire, but she makes my heart beat”Tragic。 Beautiful。 Train wreck。 Breath taking。 Opposites。 Soul mates。 Toxic。 Exhilarating。 AND SO MUCH FUCKING MORE! Phoenix and Lennon’s story will have you experiencing some many feelings you will won’t know if you love them or want to shake them。 But at the basis of it all is a connection that can not be ignored。 Two souls destined to be together even with each mistake made, each heart broken, each song sung。 Readers need to be aware th “Music sets my soul on fire, but she makes my heart beat”Tragic。 Beautiful。 Train wreck。 Breath taking。 Opposites。 Soul mates。 Toxic。 Exhilarating。 AND SO MUCH FUCKING MORE! Phoenix and Lennon’s story will have you experiencing some many feelings you will won’t know if you love them or want to shake them。 But at the basis of it all is a connection that can not be ignored。 Two souls destined to be together even with each mistake made, each heart broken, each song sung。 Readers need to be aware that once you start this book, life around you will stop。 Phoenix and his need to rise beyond the life he was raised in。 Lennon and her desire to love herself regardless of what others think。 Their pain is evident。 Their determination fierce。 The story contains secondary characters that add to story in the best of ways。 Memphis and Skylar surely deserve their time in the spot light but I hope Storm does as well。 This self made family needs each other to help them with what life puts in their way。 I can only imagine the tangled web this next book is going to create and I CAN NOT WAIT! Well done Ashley Jade- well done! 。。。more

Kate Randall

This is a rock star romance how it should be done。 So many layers and so much steam。 Loved loved loved

Laura Kaye

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶/5 I haven’t read a rockstar romance in a very long time and this is my first A。 Jade book and it did it disappoint。 This was recommended to me and I was intimidated by its thickness 😉 but this book read so fast and was such a fun but heartbreaking read (yes I shed some tears)。 I loved Lennon and Phoenix’s love story。 There were so many layers and so much character development that there was never a boring moment in the story。 There were so many interesting plot points and alway ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶/5 I haven’t read a rockstar romance in a very long time and this is my first A。 Jade book and it did it disappoint。 This was recommended to me and I was intimidated by its thickness 😉 but this book read so fast and was such a fun but heartbreaking read (yes I shed some tears)。 I loved Lennon and Phoenix’s love story。 There were so many layers and so much character development that there was never a boring moment in the story。 There were so many interesting plot points and always kept you hooked and wanting more! Lennon! I loved this girl。 She grew so much and went through so much to become the confident queen she is! Also, our girl is a plus sized curvy Queen! 👑Phoenix had the best character development and I loved watching his feelings unravel and have him be vulnerable with Lennon。 But their banter and snappy moments were some of my favourites!This was truly a story of love and forgiveness and it really touched me and I will definitely remember this book for a long time! 。。。more

Lindsey

e viewReview。 Book was sexy and a quick read。 Loved the MC! Nice to have a “regular” MC!Very vivid details and story line。

Readable

。。 still debating on the ⭐ rating。"The Words" is not an easy read, at least if you have body image issues or were a social outcast of some kind。 At the beginning up until 40ish % i liked the intensity and emotions, most of the time。 Although our main characters were tad over dramatic when imo it was uncalled for i could understand them to a degree, also the "cliche" of the artist feeling deep etc。 works in their favor。 Afterwards it became tedious and def。 became something i dreaded at times (he 。。 still debating on the ⭐ rating。"The Words" is not an easy read, at least if you have body image issues or were a social outcast of some kind。 At the beginning up until 40ish % i liked the intensity and emotions, most of the time。 Although our main characters were tad over dramatic when imo it was uncalled for i could understand them to a degree, also the "cliche" of the artist feeling deep etc。 works in their favor。 Afterwards it became tedious and def。 became something i dreaded at times (here it goes agaaain 🎤)。 I felt like those 8 weeks dragged forever at times。I think the issue for me was poor pacing。 The past was a bit too long, but definitely worth the read。 The middle was soo drawn out i was often asking my kindle "Are you fucking serious right now?" and telling a certain character it's time to "let it go"❄️ and continue your life。。 or at least think before reacting, the drama was on steroids! The willful ignorance of the flc and double standards towards the mlc made me so mad more than once towards the end。 Then after all of this came the rushed ending, it was not an open one but damn it it wasn't a normal ending either。。 just telling us what will happen isn't the same!IMO the author could have maybe tried to give Lennon more agency and actual backbone, wouldn't be bad at all。 Also, not glossing over Phoenix' trauma and just using it for the plot would have been nice。 btw now when i think of it there was a dub con more than once。。 so be cautious。That said i read when i should have done more important things ☺️ so if you like the blurb give it a go! 。。。more

Ingrid

4。5 stars

Claireb

DNF