Wayward Son

It’s always bittersweet when such a good book series comes to an end and this is one of those times, I fell in love with the Marked Men Series and the Saints of Denver series, it was one of the most fun experiences I’ve had reading. The next-gen books were just as fun to dive just into, especially Wayward Son. Out of all Jay's books this one for sure is going to stay with me for a while, even now I can't help but think about it. I absolutely love Zowen and Aston, their story was so much fun to read. Zowen went through a dark time where he believed that he was a bad guy and even gave up the thing he loved, he’s become of of my favorite Archers and there’s something about him that I will hold in my heart as cheesy as it sounds. Aston was such an interesting character, she’s lovely and sweet and I love that she made sure that Zowen wasn’t alone. Though at times I couldn't help but relate to her in some ways. I loved seeing her relationship with her older brother, Royce. They had fun bantered and the two of them were there to hear each other out, I love that Aston was also there for her brother when his world was falling apart. Besides that, the way the two of them fell in love was a bit quick but when the right person has been in front of you for a long time, then it’s like riding a bike. The two of them were star-cross lovers, in a way. I love, love this book. Honestly, it might be my favorite one yet, it was such a fun time and I didn’t want to end. I also loved seeing the rest of the Marked and Saints gang. It’s so fun to see how they are doing, even though they went through a hard time. I love the found family trope and Jay does it beautifully. I know that it’s the end of this series but there are a couple of characters that I would love to see get their books, especially Royce and Cassio - oh there’s a story there and I love nothing more than to read it! As well, Hayes, he’s an interesting lawyer. Another character that I would love to see get their own book is Joss, Zeb’s niece. I know it’s a bit random but she was such a hoot in Built, I love love to see her get her book. It was such a beautiful experience and I hope to see more of the side characters. It was a five-star read in my opinion and Zowen and Aston are such a great couple and beautiful characters in my opinion. Happy Readings!

Oh my, the angst and much anticipated second chance romance story of Zowen and Aston in Wayward Son by Jay Crownover is everything readers have been longing for. This opposites attract, forced proximity will bring about turning points in adulting. Readers will find that the themes of self discovery, forgiveness, and gritty acceptance are what make these characters relatable. And when the two childhood friends embark on a reunion after several years, they explore new paths as new people, both apart and together. “All I could think, all I could feel, was, Mine. I wanted—no, needed—Aston Wheeler to belong to me.” Jay Crownover’s final book of the Forever Marked series, Wayward Son, was a perfect conclusion to the next generation of Marked Men Archer dynasty. I found this opposites attract, second chance romance to be engaging with all the feels and perfect happily ever afters. Also, getting to read about some of the OG characters was a nice bonus. If you enjoy relatable characters with robust storylines, then I highly recommend the Forever Marked series.