Review: The Harder You Fall - L.A. Cotton

The Harder You Fall by L.A. Cotton
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

This is the third book in the Rixon Raiders series and my was it a good book. This book looks at Asher and Mya, both from two different backgrounds. The story revolves around how they will make it as a couple when people are standing in their way as well as coming back from tragic events.

This book has a few different story-lines to follow. The first one is of Asher’s. Although from a privileged family, not everything is what it seems. His father is harsh on him and has given him an ultimatum regarding college which also surrounds how he treats Asher’s mother (He’s not a nice character if I’m honest but does seem to have some redeemable qualities). He’s keeping secrets form his friends as he feels like he doesn’t fit with them anymore and the only person who seems to get him is Mya who has her own scars and insecurities.

Mya moved school when things got out of control where she previously lived with her then boyfriend J, who has joined a gang. Moving to a new town should have helped that, but sadly not when you’re judged for your skin colour and background. Mya has had it hard and has had to make some hard decisions in life…she’s hoping that Asher isn’t going to break her heart along the way.
This was a really great story in the fact that it showed the struggles of not only growing up in a small town, but also highlighted the prejudices people have and the roads that some of us have to walk in order to survive. There are some heart-breaking moments between Asher and Mya and you genuinely feel for both characters and what they are going through/ have gone through. It seems as though everyone has an opinion on their relationship and at times aren’t very supportive of them as a couple or as individuals. Asher and Mya seem to hide a lot behind their smiles and only seem to get each other. If only they could live in a bubble!

There are some amazing twists and turns in this book, especially when Asher’s friends find out what his dad has done as well as the twist with Asher’s mum (totally heart-breaking). I would definitely recommend reading this series in order so that you understand other characters that pop up. But if you like your romances, sporty, angsty, steamy and with a dash of suspense, then this is the one for you!

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review 😊




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