The Enough Trilogy
by Briana Pacheco
Enough Alive Stronger
Enough, #1 Enough, #2 Enough, #3
Enough
Enough, #1
Emily Vasquez can say that her life was, and still is, far from perfect. She never wanted the attention, the pity or the heartbreak so she kept the secrets inside where no one will ever find them. Where she can lock them away and forget.
Emily’s life turns upside down just when it started to become bearable and the only upside is the one guy to catch her interest since the summer–Alex Payne. Fate brought them together and Emily is not passing it up. Even after something truly heartbreaking happens and she is left broken and alone, feeling worthless and scared.
Love, family, friendship, secrets and loyalty are all put to the test in the first book of the Enough Trilogy. With a best friend who is hiding something major and people not seeming who they are, Emily must decide what to do next. Just how far is a girl willing to go when people she loves starts to get hurt? And how much can she take before breaking completely and not feeling like she’s enough?
WARNING: Due to heavy subject matter and mature content, this book is recommended for ages 17+
Note to reader: The near-rapes/everything else that happens in the book are explained if you follow through with the other two books in the trilogy. – Briana
Alive
Enough, #2
Prom. Graduation. Fashion show.
Those are the three things Emily Vasquez has been waiting for since her life picked back up and became livable. She has the guy, the friends and a future to look forward to. Sort of.
David Vasquez. He was never part of her plans. He was the father that hurt her and ran. Now he’s back with bad intentions and he won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Emily.
What happens when the future Emily saw coming becomes blurry and out of reach? Where everything she planned for gets taken away?
Secrets are unveiled, emotions will run high and blood will be spilled in the second installment of the Enough Trilogy. Will Emily and Alex survive this or will it become too much? And most importantly, will everyone come out of this alive?
WARNING: Due to heavy subject matter and mature content, this book is recommended for ages 17+
Stronger
Enough, #3
Emily didn’t believe in a happily ever after until Alex walked into her life and they fell in love. They have everything they could ask for now; love, happiness, plans for their upcoming wedding…until one night changes everything.
Angels and death were never part of the plan yet they seem to follow Emily everywhere. After losing two important people in her life, her world is left spinning out of control again, nothing is as it seems and everyone is expecting something more from her.
How can someone live a life she wasn’t supposed to be living in the first place and how much more hurt can one person take? How can someone become stronger when they’re always left broken? In the third and final book in the Enough trilogy, questions will be answered, hearts will be broken and Emily’s strength will be tested when she’s left fighting for everything she wants and believes in.
WARNING: Due to heavy subject matter, strong language and mature content, this book is recommended for ages 17+
Enough Alive Stronger
*This is a review of the entire trilogy*
Okay, I freaking loved this trilogy. It’s one of those book series that sticks in your head whether you are actively reading the story or doing other tasks. I found myself constantly thinking out the characters and what had happened to them through whichever point I had last left off. It is full of so many things. Love, loss, friendship, danger, personal growth, coming of age, mystery, HOT GUYS, and a itty bit of supernatural thrown in there.
Emily and Alex…wow I just can’t say enough about them. They’ve been through more than anyone fathom and that’s before they even meet each other. I absolutely loved them together. They hold each other up when they need it, keep things in perspective for each other, and take care of each other. Emily is so strong. She’s made mistakes which I think only makes her feel more real and human. She is one of those people that doesn’t think very much of herself but is constantly looking out for and worrying about everyone else (even if they’ve done her wrong in the past). She just has that personality that draws everyone to her. Alex is charismatic, sexy, protective, caring, and responsible. He will do anything for the ones he loves and cares about. I loved his character and admired his perseverance. Their group of friends and family is awesome as well…and actually continues to expand throughout the series.
The paranormal aspect was subtle in the story line at first but as the series progresses, it becomes more prominent. It was kind of a back story and binder for other parts of the story line. This is definitely a story that will get your blood pumping. I will say that these books were long but I didn’t feel like they were rambling or full of filler paragraphs. There was just a lot happening in the books. The books were well laid out and transitioned smoothly. Each book had it’s own ending however the next one picks up not long after the one before it so I was glad I had all 3 so I could continue reading. I highly recommend these books. 5 out of 5 palm trees!!!