Castle Hill Academy #2
Orion & Harper
A heartfelt, emotional romance that packs a powerful punch. I actually read it twice in a row, to savor and enjoy all the nuances. It’s not just a love story — it’s about two young people carrying heavy expectations on their shoulders, trying to build a future that feels almost impossible. The writing is warm and emotional, and the journey is full of those quiet, tender moments that make you stop and sigh.
Harper’s strength moved me. She carries so much, yet she never stops fighting for her future, for her little brother, for the tiny pieces of hope she refuses to let go of. There’s a softness in her that made me ache — that mix of determination and vulnerability that feels so human and so brave.
And Orion… he’s the kind of hero who sneaks up on you. Gentle, gifted, hurting in ways he doesn’t know how to name. He presents to others in such a cocky way, hiding a broken boy inside. And the only one who truly sees him is Harper. There’s something so emotional about watching someone who has spent years believing he’s “less than” slowly realize he’s extraordinary. The way he looks at Harper, the way he listens, the way he tries — it’s the kind of quiet devotion that makes your chest feel warm.
Their connection is magnetic from the start, but what makes it beautiful is how they see each other, how they choose each other. Not in grand gestures, but in small, intimate moments — honesty, comfort, encouragement, the kind of love that says “I see you” when the world feels too heavy. It’s emotional and so swoony!
What stayed with me most was how the story honors resilience. It’s about surviving what should have broken you, about finding your voice, about refusing to let circumstances define your worth.
By the end, I was completely in love with these characters and the world they built together. It’s a romance that doesn’t just entertain — it touches something deep and leaves you glowing. It’s a story about love, yes, but also about courage, healing, and becoming the person you were meant to be. A truly wonderful read.
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About the author
Emma Scott is a USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author whose books have been translated in seven languages and featured in BuzzFeed, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After. She writes emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally-charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and kind-hearted heroes, you will enjoy her novels. Visit www.emmascottwrites.com
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