Duchess Nicole's Reviews > Restored

How do you improve perfect? In the Walsh-y world that Kate Canterbary created, you simply continue in your perfect-ness.

Restored is the continuing story of Sam and Tiel...unarguably Kate's most controversial and unexpected couple to date. Only now, Sam is content. What a word to stick with a guy like Sam! When last we were with him, this suave and sexy man had just come to the realization that Tiel was his one and only. I was personally emotionally wrung dry. And I think Tiel and Sam both were, as well.

The thing with this couple...and one of my favorite parts about them as well...is that even those that are closest to them don't really understand them. As we learned in Shannon's book, The Cornerstone, Sam is a dynamic guy, and he picked an equally private, unique woman to keep for his own. I know a lot of readers gave Tiel a bit of the cold shoulder at the interaction she had between the Walshes and their women during the initial few meetings. What I loved about this story is that a lot of it takes place during the same time that Shannon and Will are finding each other. So not only do we get some more of the endearingly abrasive Shannon, but we get SO MUCH more of Tiel. I feel like I know her better, understand her better, and love her more than I did before.

I adored spending more time with Sam and Tiel, but I'm ecstatic that we get so much Riley. I can't express how stoked I am to read Riley's story. All of the Walshes (and Halsteads!) make a few appearances, further solidifying that solidarity that this family can show. Each of their personalities are obvious, and I love how I have come to pick each of their "voices" out of the crowd.

This is a series that needs to be read in order to appreciate it fully. This book in particular wouldn't be understood at all if it's the first one you pick up. It's also a series that is just begging to be re-read. And I almost never re-read a book...let alone a series. It's just that good.