The mysterious Billie Murphy and her turbulent existence are featured in the sweet romantic comedy Awestruck at Dawn. Billie is dealing with a significant loss and has become more self-aware of her situation. She has changed tremendously since the previous book, and I appreciated how she eventually stood up to her father’s oppressive behaviour.
Awestruck at Dawn heats up as Billie finds herself locked in a love triangle between William, the man she can’t seem to let go of and who took a bullet for her, and Nathan, the man who has been her rock and solace and her very present fiance- Hello DRAMA.
A split between William and Billie is gradually developing between them as a result of the presence of Nathan’s sister, also known as the new chick on the block, who has firmly established herself between the two. Williams remains a mystery all the way to the end, and I loved how he made readers love to loathe him.
One thing I will say about the author is that Awesome at Dawn was a great illustration of how Alejandra can leave readers completely dumbfounded with her jaw-dropping insights. The truth, which had been hinted at but never fully addressed since book one, completely astounded me.
The neat conclusion of Awestruck at Dawn was the one thing I had a problem with, but given the enormous suspense of the prior book, it was difficult to beat it.
About The Book
In the aftermath of an unthinkable tragedy, Billie Murphy is forced to come to grips with her grief, her mysterious past, and her conflicted feelings for the two men in her life, in Awestruck at Dusk, the third book in the Moonstruck series.
Just as the pieces of Billie’s life seem to be falling into place, including her relationship with her seriously perfect boyfriend Nathan, a shocking loss shatters Billie’s world. Shaken, devastated, and despite herself, Billie can’t help but still feel drawn to her neighbor, and it-boy celebrity actor, William.
Even with their friendship on shaky ground, their chemistry is undeniable. Torn over her feelings for Nathan, and haunted by jealousy toward a gorgeous new girl on the scene, the mounting turmoil comes to the surface in Billie’s terrifying nightmares.
With tension building all Summer long, Billie is forced to make tough decisions and take her life in to her own hands for the first time. Can she grab hold of the freedom and happiness she’s longed for, or will she play it safe and follow the path that’s been chosen for her?
The Review
Awestruck at Dawn
Another amazing book to add to this series! I was so struck by book 2 that I wasn't sure if my heart would recover, but I love how Alejandra wove in the storyline and struggles so seamlessly in book 3. She handles grief with a delicate balance and I really appreciated how this topic was discussed. My heart quickly recovered when I got to jump back into the thick tension between Billie and William. I love these two and their connection. It builds and builds with every interaction; no words are wasted between these two as they navigate the punches being thrown at them.