STILL: (Grip Trilogy Book 3)

Kennedy Ryan was a new-to-me author, and with this series she has carved a special spot in my bookshelves. I finished this series in 4 days- and although I wasn't planning on reading them back-to-back, I could not have stopped even if I wanted to- which I didn't. Not even close. For lack of a better word, I am floored by this series. Overwhelmed. Emotional. Unable to move on. Although I read a lot- and have some favorite books where I LOVE the characters- this was on a different level. Grip and Bristol. Just.. we should all be lucky to have a love like Grip and Bristol. This is why I waited to write a review. Even two days later I am still incoherent. Sigh. So here are just SOME of the things I loved about this series. The writing was flawless. It was just so well written and just so SMARTLY written. This author made us a part of the story. And side note. HIS LYRICS. HOLY CRAP. I just bow down to this author who not only wrote a beautiful book, a beautiful series, but she's also a poet. And that's not the same kind of skill. Bruise is the kind of song that should be real. And his vows. And Still. And his words at THAT moment. And there are just numerous other times where Grip's words play integral parts to the story. And they were so so well written. And her characters were really well developed. They were not stereotypical. They were not shallow. They were just so very real. Their reactions made sense because they were exactly what people would do in real life. Their thoughts made sense. In a lot of romances the "villain of the story" is another person. This is not a knock on them because who doesn't like to see our hero or heroine rise above "the other person" and be victorious. But it makes the story about someone else in part. But that's not the point of this story- this story is all Grip and Bristol. Always. And I love that so much. But what I loved the MOST about this book, so much so it deserves its own mention, is the weaving of social commentary throughout the story. Simply put, this book makes you think. In the best of ways. We are all flawed. We all have biases. We are all naive to others struggles. (And Iz statement on being naive to something not being the problem- its what you do after- this is one of my favorite quotes). It takes a special kind of someone to be able to write a story, that not only shows everyones flaws, but does so in a way that does not put us on the defensive (oh I would NEVER do that. I would NEVER think that) or make us judge from a moral high horse. It simply makes you think and RELATE. What does bias mean? What does finding commonality mean? Can you really step into someone else's shoes? How do these things play out in real life experiences. Which takes me to our main characters. I don't think I've ever loved a couple so much. These two. Just from the start they stole my heart. And it was a surprise because I honestly didn't expect to love them (or this story) so much (what can I say- I'm ALWAYS skeptical of books that get a lot of buzz). And yet I do. SO much. SO much. Their love for each other- ALWAYS- is just magical. It's why I read romance. They are the definition of soulmates. Their souls are MADE for each other- regardless of their background, race or what anyone else thinks about them. And because each book deserves it's own recognition here are just a few more incoherent thoughts on the individual books. FLOW Flow was a free prequel. It showed how the two of them met- and gave a little background on where they came from. Bristol's story is more prevalent in this story. And I really felt for her. I will say if you've read some of Kennedy Ryan's other books you probably know her back story- but as this was my first book by her I had no idea what I was getting into. This book may be short- but it packed a punch. I was already invested by, like, page 3. I wanted to see these characters interact and get to know each other. And by the end of the book there was no way I wasn't going to immediately start Grip. GRIP So this story picks up where Flow left off. And I have to say I loved it. I was hooked on their interactions, both professionally and personally. I was rooting for them to sort their issues. I felt for both of them. That is something I should mention too- the POV switching. So good. Seeing inside these characters heads. There is truly not a villain in this story. Because even those characters you love to hate- when you start thinking about their experiences and WHY they are acting the way they are- even if you don't love them- you can understand. And I should mention that is one of the most amazing things about Kennedy Ryan's writing. She is such a SMART writer she is able to weave all these issues flawlessly into the story- and she's able to show everything to a point where you would think every single thing that happened was something she personally experienced- that WE personally experienced... because we kind of did. And while we know that isn't really true- you could believe it was because honestly it doesn't matter if she was writing from his (gender) view or her (gender) view- whether it was from his family's perspective or hers-it was all relatable. This was just an epic love story. It is not a case where they resolve everything ASAP and then have a whole bunch of misunderstandings. No. Kennedy took her time and she stayed true to her characters and to her story. And we are lucky for it. Because it was such a beautiful story. So much so that if everything ended with Grip... I would have been happy. But I had no idea what I was getting myself into with Still. STILL This book GUTTED me. There is no getting around it and no other way to put it. And I will stop here and say it is without a doubt my favorite book of the three. Even with how much it hurt. I was not expecting it. But the thing is, once again every situation her characters find themselves in- they are all things that happen in real life. Even now. And that they're happening to our Grip and Bristol (because at this point there's no way you aren't possessive over these two characters) it's just brutal. As I'm writing this two of my book buddies who were behind me in reading are both messaging me. Because they just got to THAT part. And I'm experiencing it all over again. And I have to say it just hurts. But it's also beautiful. That Kennedy can write so many emotions- that she can evoke so many emotions from us. And in the end, after we don't think we will ever breathe again, we can take a deep breath and just "dwell in the possibilities." People ask often whats your favorite series is- and I have very diverse reading habits- but when I start listing mine (because who can really just pick one) there is no doubt this one will be high on my list. I think it is the type of book you are lucky to experience. That everyone should read it. Every word was beautiful. Every step was worth it. Even those difficult ones. This is the kind of book you don't get over. It stays with you. It makes you think. It hurts. But it also makes you smile. It's the kind of book where you wish your book buddies lived nearby so you could demand hugs (seriously guys please get on that- k thanks bye). And not have your husband sitting next to you on the couch looking at you like you're crazy (not even a little sorry). And that kind of book is rare and should be appreciated and enjoyed. So I am just so so happy. And so not ready to move on or let them go. So for now I'm just going to live vicariously through my book buddies. But I'll definitely be rereading them... and without a doubt going back to read her other books. I cannot wait to go back and read Kai and Rhyson's books. "And when the years have passed, and we have watched a thousand sunsets, and we are bent, our bodies crooked with age ask me again. In the twilight, in the shadow of the life we have shared, ask me if I love you, and my heart will answer before my lips can part. My love, my life, my heart never left your hands. Always, evermore, even after. Still."

⭐️: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 The end is here and I was not ready. I was dreading reading this book because based on reviews people stated it gutted you. It sure did. I was not prepared for the more struggles Bristol and Grip will have to face. This book is more than just about an interracial couple. It's about love, hate, discrimination, exceptance, and more. I knew Bristol and Grip were still in for it when it came to people expecting them being together. However, to see so many people hate them together and try to come in between them was disgusting. But, as the book went on and Grip and Bristol get exciting news just for it to be shot down tears cannot express how I felt for them. Bristol and Grip were strong and I don't know how they did it especially Bristol. To hold a baby and know they don't have long on earth is strong. She was extremely powerful and to do it to help other people was truly astonishing. As for Grip he was amazing and I think people forget that fathers hurt as well which Kennedy showed. However, he knew Bristol was going through it since she held the baby for months. I just couldn't imagine it. The only issue I had with the book was that at the end I felt like it was rushed and I thought Parker would be back. To me there was no closure from what he did. I was satisfied though because the book was that good which made be give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating! Kennedy explored multiple topics in all three books and I am glad to have seen them close out with a happily ever after! Picked this book up as a buddy read and I happy to say it truly relates to life and will hold a special place in my heart!

"Some people are a revolution and, with their words, overturn the things you thought you knew. You don’t always see them coming, but once you’re with them, you know the impact they have will be like a crater, deep and lasting. That’s how much of an impression they will leave." It's quite seldom to read a book, and in said book the author irrevocably illustrates themselves in their own work without realizing it. For hours, I've wondered how I could possibly write a review for a book of such magnitude. And I know I'm not the only one. I know that EVERY person who read this book and sat down to write their review today, had just as much trouble writing it as I'm having. So, let's start with it with THE quote. This quote sums up every word, every crevice, and facet of this book. Why? Because it constitutes just that for the author. Kennedy Ryan's mind is that of something intricate, complex, and precise. It's there in FLOW, it's present in GRIP, and it leaks all over STILL. The elements of STILL are so uniquely profound, whether they want it to or not, said elements get imbedded into the heart of every reader. Simply put, STILL is more than an epic love story continued. STILL touches on such beneficial values that are being ignored and misplaced in the world today. STILL is that wakeup call people didn't realize they were in desperate need of. STILL is that wakeup call I didn't realize I was in desperate need of. "The hardest things in life have no escape, no workaround. There is no around, only through. We trudge through those storms. They toss us to and fro. They drench us and change us and strip us of the protection we thought privilege allowed, only to find in the end that we all bleed. We all suffer. We all die." "Life is the grand equalizer. It has a way of stripping those privileges, rendering them inconsequential. Black, white, rich, poor—when it rains, we all get wet. When it rains, it pours, and sometimes, there is no shelter." “'I have to ask myself when I come home, do I want someone who completely understands the struggle? Or someone who completely understands me? Someone I can’t wait to come home to, someone who makes me laugh on the hardest days of my life? Every single decision isn’t filtered through my race. Love isn’t.'” The kind of couple that is Grip and Bris, is the kind that speaks volumes. That amplifies hardship more you could ever imagine. But more than hardship, they represent unity, harmony, and a love that can bounce back from anything and everything. A man that is so uniquely passionate about his craft, his ambitions, and his woman. A woman who is so wildly independent and expressive while not being afraid to lay her heart out so wholeheartedly for people she loves including her man. They have the kind of love that denotes into the fiercest love that can only last just that of forever. "The last few months have been . . . I don’t even have language for how happy I am. It’s contentment sheathed in passion, twisted around the deepest, most honest connection I’ve ever known. I wish everyone could taste this, could have this. That’s when you know you’re far gone—when you start wishing everyone else had what you have. I know what it’s like to live without it, to live without him. It’s lackluster, a pale parallel existence I have no intention of revisiting." "It’s so d*** easy with Bristol—our banter, the chemistry, the perfect rhythm of our conversation. It was one of the first things I noticed when we met all those years ago. We didn’t read each other’s minds or finish each other’s sentences. It wasn’t cosmic, but it was a connection that seized me by the brain and grabbed me by the b****. She was as smart as she was sexy, as curious as she was forthcoming. There were years in between when we made things complicated, when things were strained, but now with our hearts settled on each other for good, it’s simple. This. Her. Us. I’m as sure of her as I am that every night the moon will show up, the stars will shine down, and hours later, the sun will rise again." When it comes to Ryan's work, you don't highlight something simple such as words or sentences. You highlight phrases, paragraphs, and pages. STILL is the epitome that. It's more than romance and it's more than a great read. It's astounding. It's magnificent. IT'S MORE THAN WORDS STUCK IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACK COVERS OF A BOOK. And it's the most important book you will read of 2017.

Still isn’t merely a sequel, Still is the story. “Emotion tells you about love, but hard times prove it. How can you know something is great unless it’s tested? Until then, it’s just an assumption. It’s a question, but life has a way of answering.” I wasn’t worried when Kennedy Ryan said she’d be writing a follow up to Grip, my previous top romance of the year. I was elated, because I knew how she approached sequels after reading and loving Down to My Soul, the follow up to My Soul to Keep. Her sequels involve digging deeper into the characters and revealing what they’re really made of. She creates situations that allow her characters to grow and her readers to connect on a more substantial level. So, I knew I wasn’t going to get fluff. Still, I wasn’t prepared. “‘Don’t stop knowing me better than everyone else does.’ I say between kisses. It’s our greatest intimacy, the way she knows me, accepts me. This is as intimate as when I’m inside her. It’s a closeness that goes beyond bodies.” Although Grip ended positively and was a complete chapter in these characters’ lives, if you don’t read Still, then you don’t know the whole story. You don’t know the half of it. I compared Bristol and Grip to Claire and Jamie when I finished reading Still, and I don’t make that assertion lightly. Still is the kind of love story that I love best, but the kind I rarely get to read. It’s the type of love story that focuses on the couple and the power of their connection in the center of a chaotic world that tries to break them. Grip and Bristol’s love is already established, and with Still, the reader gets to see it strengthened, reinforced, fortified by the type of pressure that turns ordinary love into an epic one—a diamond that’s stronger than the forces that threaten it. “When she looks at me like this, her eyes stripped of every defense, no guard in sight, completely honest and open and vulnerable, I feel slightly invincible. It’s a trick of the heart, I know, but I can’t help but think that as long as she looks at me like this, there isn’t anything I couldn’t survive, that our love is the stuff of legends, rolled in Teflon, disaster-proof.” I think it’s hard to find those grand love stories in the contemporary genre, since usually in order to create the kind of angst that resonates, more often than not, authors write stories that revolve around unnecessary drama. Still isn’t that. This novel is grounded in reality, which makes the characters relatable and easy to empathize with. Both Bristol and Grip battle forces—internal and external—and they battle them together. I love that, I respect that, and I’m inspired by that. Add to that the fact that Kennedy Ryan brought her A-game in terms of prose, and there’s nothing I can find fault with. “What I feel for you is not optional, Grip. It’s a mandate, a demand I have not problem meeting.” There is so much good in this book, and so much to be learned from this book. Kennedy continued to tackle the issues addressed in Grip, as well as other struggles and fears that most couples can empathize with. I experienced the gamut of emotions: elation, humor, frustration, heartbreak, but mostly I experienced devotion. You will go on the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. The devotion that these characters have for each other is otherworldly, and exists on a level that few fictional couples—hell, even real couples—do. Kennedy Ryan has set the bar high. “To let you go would be to let go of life.” I love these characters, I love them so much, and I’m sad that this is likely it for them in terms of new material. But, it definitely won’t be that last time I visit them. Flow, Grip, and Still, the entirety of Grip and Bristol’s romance is in the category of Great Love Stories. That is truth. I recommend. “Ask me if I love you, and my heart will answer before my lips can part…Always, evermore, even after. Still.”

A lovely end to their story! Tragic but the poetry makes it all sooo wonderful to read. Grip is a great alpha male except for the anal thing...

THIS. This is the kind of awe inspiring excellence I crave for as a reader. This is the ultimate high that I've been chasing and nothing else will ever compare. You can be in recovery from Kennedy Ryan's words but you will ALWAYS be an addict. "I don't even have the language for how happy I am. It's contentment sheathed in passion, twisted around the deepest, most honest connection I've ever known. I wish everyone could taste this, could have this." I struggled with this review more than any other. I didn't feel competent enough to convey my feelings about this book. This story and this series is one of the best things I have ever experienced, not just in the book world but PERIOD. "I've survived a storm. That's how it feels every time grip makes love to me." STILL completely blew GRIP out of the water!!! Which is saying a lot! Whether you started on Grip and Bristol's journey in the Soul Series or you started with FLOW you know how absolutely pivotal this couple is, how mesmerizing and CRUCIAL the dialogue in this story is. "You don't know that when we make love, he whispers poetry. He makes me feel treasured. You don't know that he'd die for me, and without thinking twice, I would die for him, too." Grip causes me to have a physical reaction to him. Every. Time. Reaching places that I didn't know a fictional character could. He stimulates my mind, invigorates my heart, revitalizes my soul and arouses my senses. "There's something helpless about truly being in love. The kind of love they write songs about. The kind of love that inspires poetry and launches ships and wreaks havoc. It leaves you slightly off balance, controlling when you mean to cherish. Smothering when you mean to hold close." I will be honest and say that I was very anxious about reading STILL. I didn't want the perfection of Grip and Bristol to be touched and it was like Kennedy said, "Hold my sweet tea and watch this" because DEAR LORD did she come through!! Just when you think "that's all there is" someone exceptional like Kennedy will prove you wrong and be a testament to why humans shouldn't put limitations on themselves. In STILL, Grip & Bristol's relationship is tested. A strain placed on their unwavering bond. The issues they face a very real occurrence that many of us face daily. I'm so glad Kennedy never shied away from these topics but magnified them head on and digged deeper. She really went THERE with this story. There were scenes that infuriated me, made me sad and inconsolable, sections that had my side hurting from laughing so hard (Ya'll Kennedy is FUNNY) there were times that I had to turn my fan on high because it was getting that HOT! Then there were parts that made me want to look away because it hurt too much, made me feel to much and think about things I didn't even want to consider. I feel like I survived this story. And you know what happens when you survive something? You always come out of it stronger and wiser. "I vow to stand with you through every circumstance. I promise to pick you up when you fall, to cherish you beyond reason and to love you with out walls." Thank you Kennedy for cheap watches, for Ferris wheels, for love without walls, greens, a boss like Bristol who has unlimited love for her man, poems, chocolate eyes flecked with caramel, stair cases, sick playlists, enlightenment, your bravery, and strength. For the beautiful scenes and especially for the difficult ones, for holding a mirror up to issues when others would have us cover the mirror up. Thank you for your literary art.

Kennedy’s words will FLOW off the page into your soul and GRIP your heart, and even after it breaks along with the characters, you will love them STILL. I anxiously awaited the coming of this book from the moment the author decided that there would be another book. When it delivered to my kindle, I was torn between devouring this longed-for treasure like that special treat you allow yourself only once a year, and savoring it, dragging each moment out because I knew this was goodbye for these characters. This book was well worth the wait and such a satisfying conclusion to a couple that I have loved and invested in since meeting them as individuals in the very first Soul Series book over a year ago. Over the couple of days that it took me to read through this book, it consumed my thoughts even when I was unable to dwell within the pages. And of course, I thought of all these poignant things that I wanted to write in my review. But those moments of brilliance came while I was driving or trying to go to sleep, so now they escape me. I am an avid reader. Over the course of my lifetime, I have read thousands of books. I easily read a couple hundred books a year. This book easily tops the list of all the books I’ve read as my favorite. And I don’t hesitate to say that in 50 years when my eyes are failing me and I’ve added thousands more books to the list of books I’ve read, STILL will still be at the top of the list, still holding a place in my heart, still resonating in my soul. I cried more over this book than any other book I have ever read. The words gripped my heart and wrung every emotion fathomable from me. I laughed. I cried. I rejoiced. I broke. And then Kennedy put me back together in an even more beautiful fashion. This book is so much more than a love story. It’s more than a book about current stressors facing our world. It’s a perfect marriage of love and realism. The realness that the author using in addressing issues makes this book so much more than a mere work of fiction. I truly believe that everyone who takes the time to read this book will walk away better for it. They will leave the pages with a new perspective that will make them more understanding of people that are different from them in various ways. Kennedy does a phenomenal job showing what the walk in another’s shoes might look like. Sometimes poor, really isn’t poor. Sometimes privilege isn’t really privilege. Sometimes black isn’t black and white isn’t white. Many times hate is simply misunderstanding. Love doesn’t care about any of those things and neither does loss. Kennedy addresses race in the ways that we all think of when we hear the word. But she also addresses it in ways that we don’t think of that we should—a race to solutions, a race to clarity, a race to acceptance, a race to love. If we as a population were more concerned about those races, then we would be much less focused on the one definition that often divides us. I could gush about this book, this series, this author for days. But then you’d be reading my review still instead of the amazing book STILL. Kennedy Ryan is my favorite author STILL. When I think I can’t fall more for her words or her characters, I fall deeper STILL.

I have one word to describe Still: PERFECTION. There was nothing I didn’t love about this book. In fact, it’s the best book I’ve read so far in 2017. It consumed me. I laid down to read it and read for 5 straight hours, cover to cover. It’s one of the most emotional books I’ve read and gave me ALL THE FEELS! Grip and Bristol are a couple that defy all the odds being together. They’re a couple that most people on the outside don’t understand, but they work. In fact, they only work when they’re together. Words can’t express how much I loved this couple and their journey. Still is a continuation of Grip, and as much as I loved Grip, I loved Still even more. Bristol and Grip have a love like no other, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There is so much fighting against them, they have struggles and heartbreak like you couldn’t imagine, but through it all, the one thing that never changes is that they have each other. Grip loves Bristol something fierce. He loves her the way we all want to be loved. He loves the person she is, respects her, and she gives him the same right back. Both of these characters are exceptional. Their love story is something to strive for. I could go on and on about these two and their epic love. It’s easy to love someone when everything is good and easy, but to love someone this fiercely through the hard times, it means even more. I was not prepared for the level of heartbreak I would experience while reading this story. It was one of those books that took me there. I had to leave the bed so my sobs didn’t wake my husband and finish out reading the book on the couch. It had such an effect on me. Bristol and Grip have a deep strength and having each other feeds that strength. If their love wasn’t so strong, I don’t know if they could have gotten through all they did. Both of these characters are so special. Grip is the best kind of man. He has the biggest heart and is truly a poet. There is nothing I don’t love about Grip. He always stands up for what he feels is right, and he’s an exceptionally good person. Bristol is his perfect match in every way. She’s just as loyal as he is, and her love can never be questioned. She always sticks up for Grip and has his back. This couple is truly a power couple and have a forever kind of love. Kennedy Ryan’s writing blows me away. It’s extraordinary and has such a poetic feel. I highlighted so much in this book! Grip’s poetry, the love this couple shares, there is just so much greatness. Still is profound. A masterpiece. It’s a book that needs to be read. It’s a truly epic love story, but it’s so much more than that. It’s real, raw, and thought provoking. It touched my heart, made me think, and gave me hope. Seriously, if I could have you read one book this year, Grip and Bristol’s story would be that book.

Where do I begin with Still ... there are so many things I want to say about this book . I remember when I finish reading Grip , I don't think I have read many books that made me feel so much different emotions like that book and when I heard that there would be a sequel I was so excited and I counted down the days until this book was out, eagerly anticipated ever teaser and excerpt Kennedy Ryan would give so I could just have one more taste of #GRIPSTOL .When the book appeared on my kindle I was both excited and nervous to open the book , I remember just looking at it and thinking this is it JoJo the wait is over and the book is in your hands are your ready ? and the answer was YES I dived into this book like I was Olympic swimmer and omg it was FANTASTIC , Still blew me away . We once again follow Bristol and Grip , If you have not read Grip then I suggest you look away at this moment to make sure you dont get spoiled ..... They are now couple, together and very much in love .This book is genuine and honesty, Kennedy Ryan did not sugar coat anything and I loved that .We get to see Bristol and Grip through the good times and bad times .Seeing there relationship continue to become stronger and stronger despite all the obstacles they faced just demonstrated how deep there love goes for each other. I love that this book tackle a lot of issues that come along with interracial relationships , some of these issues in my opinion shouldn't even be issues in this day and age but they are because of the world that we live in so I thought it was very important that the light was shined on them in this book .There were so many moments from this book that I loved , any spare time I had to read this book I did and I mean ANY even if it was just for few minutes and my eyes needed to eat even the smallest amount of words from this story. Still was fantastic and honestly I dont even think fantastic is the word I want to use , there is no word I can think of that can sum up how excellent this book was . When I got to the last page I had such a bittersweet feeling ,I was happy because Grip and Bristol got such a happy ending but sad because I wish I could spend more time with them . If you have not read Grip the you should go do that right now and If you have read Grip and want to know if you should read Still the answer is YES! go get it as soon as you can .

I've followed Grip and Bristol since they were introduced in Soul, the two books about Rhyson and Kai where they were secondary characters. What a journey Grip and Bristol have been on and it concludes in this phenomenal book STILL. I was one of those who was left wanting more of Gripstol when I finished Grip, so I was pretty darn happy when Kennedy Ryan announced STILL. I'm not going to dive too much into the storyline cause I don't want to give anything away. If you're a true Gripstol fan STILL is a delicious dessert that'll explore this beautiful couple further and give us fans, what we can expect from Kennedy Ryan and closure that left me satisfied and satiated. My expectations for STILL was fulfilled by a 100%. I was only a couple of pages into STILL and I was back in that warm cocoon exactly when I read Souls, Flow and Grip. I didn't want to leave and I just wanted to be in this cocoon with Gripstol. Their friendship is what drew me to them in the first place. They build such a strong foundation in Flow and Grip that only continues to grow in STILL. As lovers there's so many intense emotions that still comes into play. They are both fiercely possessive and protective and I enjoyed to see that side of them especially Bristol. They're both honest and eloquent when it comes to what they want and need from one another in their relationship. They've matured so much and it shows in their actions. Their love surpass anything and there aren't anything they won't do for one another. They both bravely dive into new challenges. Bristol wants and tries wholeheartedly to understand Grip and his culture. To be a part of his world. Grip uses his fame to educate himself so he can help others who are in need. They kept surprising me and I fell more in love and in awe of them. Their friendship and love is unparalleled and in STILL both are being put to the test. Grip and Bristol both fight tooth and nails to protect and save one another. No matter the cost. They are are each other's constants and confidents. While I read STILL I felt how impervious their love was. It showed in their words and actions. No matter how broken or vulnerable they both were they preserved because of their unconditional love and theirs was truly epic. Kennedy Ryan penetrated my soul with STILL. Her flawless and poetic prose kept me spellbound. Her narrative is strong, powerful and with STILL Ryan captures and explores clearly what's current in the world today, questions it and brings awareness to it with authenticity. How she intertwined those topics into Grip and Bristol's story was executed effortlessly. STILL left me content and very satisfied. I had my own hopes and dreams for Grip and Bristol and Kennedy Ryan delivered. I'm saying goodbye to them with my heart and soul filled with love and joy. What a journey since Soul. They will definitely not be forgotten. 5+ BadAssDirtyPrettyBirdStars

Kennedy Ryan was a new-to-me author, and with this series she has carved a special spot in my bookshelves. I finished this series in 4 days- and although I wasn't planning on reading them back-to-back, I could not have stopped even if I wanted to- which I didn't. Not even close. For lack of a better word, I am floored by this series. Overwhelmed. Emotional. Unable to move on. Although I read a lot- and have some favorite books where I LOVE the characters- this was on a different level. Grip and Bristol. Just.. we should all be lucky to have a love like Grip and Bristol. This is why I waited to write a review. Even two days later I am still incoherent. Sigh. So here are just SOME of the things I loved about this series. The writing was flawless. It was just so well written and just so SMARTLY written. This author made us a part of the story. And side note. HIS LYRICS. HOLY CRAP. I just bow down to this author who not only wrote a beautiful book, a beautiful series, but she's also a poet. And that's not the same kind of skill. Bruise is the kind of song that should be real. And his vows. And Still. And his words at THAT moment. And there are just numerous other times where Grip's words play integral parts to the story. And they were so so well written. And her characters were really well developed. They were not stereotypical. They were not shallow. They were just so very real. Their reactions made sense because they were exactly what people would do in real life. Their thoughts made sense. In a lot of romances the "villain of the story" is another person. This is not a knock on them because who doesn't like to see our hero or heroine rise above "the other person" and be victorious. But it makes the story about someone else in part. But that's not the point of this story- this story is all Grip and Bristol. Always. And I love that so much. But what I loved the MOST about this book, so much so it deserves its own mention, is the weaving of social commentary throughout the story. Simply put, this book makes you think. In the best of ways. We are all flawed. We all have biases. We are all naive to others struggles. (And Iz statement on being naive to something not being the problem- its what you do after- this is one of my favorite quotes). It takes a special kind of someone to be able to write a story, that not only shows everyones flaws, but does so in a way that does not put us on the defensive (oh I would NEVER do that. I would NEVER think that) or make us judge from a moral high horse. It simply makes you think and RELATE. What does bias mean? What does finding commonality mean? Can you really step into someone else's shoes? How do these things play out in real life experiences. Which takes me to our main characters. I don't think I've ever loved a couple so much. These two. Just from the start they stole my heart. And it was a surprise because I honestly didn't expect to love them (or this story) so much (what can I say- I'm ALWAYS skeptical of books that get a lot of buzz). And yet I do. SO much. SO much. Their love for each other- ALWAYS- is just magical. It's why I read romance. They are the definition of soulmates. Their souls are MADE for each other- regardless of their background, race or what anyone else thinks about them. And because each book deserves it's own recognition here are just a few more incoherent thoughts on the individual books. FLOW Flow was a free prequel. It showed how the two of them met- and gave a little background on where they came from. Bristol's story is more prevalent in this story. And I really felt for her. I will say if you've read some of Kennedy Ryan's other books you probably know her back story- but as this was my first book by her I had no idea what I was getting into. This book may be short- but it packed a punch. I was already invested by, like, page 3. I wanted to see these characters interact and get to know each other. And by the end of the book there was no way I wasn't going to immediately start Grip. GRIP So this story picks up where Flow left off. And I have to say I loved it. I was hooked on their interactions, both professionally and personally. I was rooting for them to sort their issues. I felt for both of them. That is something I should mention too- the POV switching. So good. Seeing inside these characters heads. There is truly not a villain in this story. Because even those characters you love to hate- when you start thinking about their experiences and WHY they are acting the way they are- even if you don't love them- you can understand. And I should mention that is one of the most amazing things about Kennedy Ryan's writing. She is such a SMART writer she is able to weave all these issues flawlessly into the story- and she's able to show everything to a point where you would think every single thing that happened was something she personally experienced- that WE personally experienced... because we kind of did. And while we know that isn't really true- you could believe it was because honestly it doesn't matter if she was writing from his (gender) view or her (gender) view- whether it was from his family's perspective or hers-it was all relatable. This was just an epic love story. It is not a case where they resolve everything ASAP and then have a whole bunch of misunderstandings. No. Kennedy took her time and she stayed true to her characters and to her story. And we are lucky for it. Because it was such a beautiful story. So much so that if everything ended with Grip... I would have been happy. But I had no idea what I was getting myself into with Still. STILL This book GUTTED me. There is no getting around it and no other way to put it. And I will stop here and say it is without a doubt my favorite book of the three. Even with how much it hurt. I was not expecting it. But the thing is, once again every situation her characters find themselves in- they are all things that happen in real life. Even now. And that they're happening to our Grip and Bristol (because at this point there's no way you aren't possessive over these two characters) it's just brutal. As I'm writing this two of my book buddies who were behind me in reading are both messaging me. Because they just got to THAT part. And I'm experiencing it all over again. And I have to say it just hurts. But it's also beautiful. That Kennedy can write so many emotions- that she can evoke so many emotions from us. And in the end, after we don't think we will ever breathe again, we can take a deep breath and just "dwell in the possibilities." People ask often whats your favorite series is- and I have very diverse reading habits- but when I start listing mine (because who can really just pick one) there is no doubt this one will be high on my list. I think it is the type of book you are lucky to experience. That everyone should read it. Every word was beautiful. Every step was worth it. Even those difficult ones. This is the kind of book you don't get over. It stays with you. It makes you think. It hurts. But it also makes you smile. It's the kind of book where you wish your book buddies lived nearby so you could demand hugs (seriously guys please get on that- k thanks bye). And not have your husband sitting next to you on the couch looking at you like you're crazy (not even a little sorry). And that kind of book is rare and should be appreciated and enjoyed. So I am just so so happy. And so not ready to move on or let them go. So for now I'm just going to live vicariously through my book buddies. But I'll definitely be rereading them... and without a doubt going back to read her other books. I cannot wait to go back and read Kai and Rhyson's books. "And when the years have passed, and we have watched a thousand sunsets, and we are bent, our bodies crooked with age ask me again. In the twilight, in the shadow of the life we have shared, ask me if I love you, and my heart will answer before my lips can part. My love, my life, my heart never left your hands. Always, evermore, even after. Still."

⭐️: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 The end is here and I was not ready. I was dreading reading this book because based on reviews people stated it gutted you. It sure did. I was not prepared for the more struggles Bristol and Grip will have to face. This book is more than just about an interracial couple. It's about love, hate, discrimination, exceptance, and more. I knew Bristol and Grip were still in for it when it came to people expecting them being together. However, to see so many people hate them together and try to come in between them was disgusting. But, as the book went on and Grip and Bristol get exciting news just for it to be shot down tears cannot express how I felt for them. Bristol and Grip were strong and I don't know how they did it especially Bristol. To hold a baby and know they don't have long on earth is strong. She was extremely powerful and to do it to help other people was truly astonishing. As for Grip he was amazing and I think people forget that fathers hurt as well which Kennedy showed. However, he knew Bristol was going through it since she held the baby for months. I just couldn't imagine it. The only issue I had with the book was that at the end I felt like it was rushed and I thought Parker would be back. To me there was no closure from what he did. I was satisfied though because the book was that good which made be give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating! Kennedy explored multiple topics in all three books and I am glad to have seen them close out with a happily ever after! Picked this book up as a buddy read and I happy to say it truly relates to life and will hold a special place in my heart!

"Some people are a revolution and, with their words, overturn the things you thought you knew. You don’t always see them coming, but once you’re with them, you know the impact they have will be like a crater, deep and lasting. That’s how much of an impression they will leave." It's quite seldom to read a book, and in said book the author irrevocably illustrates themselves in their own work without realizing it. For hours, I've wondered how I could possibly write a review for a book of such magnitude. And I know I'm not the only one. I know that EVERY person who read this book and sat down to write their review today, had just as much trouble writing it as I'm having. So, let's start with it with THE quote. This quote sums up every word, every crevice, and facet of this book. Why? Because it constitutes just that for the author. Kennedy Ryan's mind is that of something intricate, complex, and precise. It's there in FLOW, it's present in GRIP, and it leaks all over STILL. The elements of STILL are so uniquely profound, whether they want it to or not, said elements get imbedded into the heart of every reader. Simply put, STILL is more than an epic love story continued. STILL touches on such beneficial values that are being ignored and misplaced in the world today. STILL is that wakeup call people didn't realize they were in desperate need of. STILL is that wakeup call I didn't realize I was in desperate need of. "The hardest things in life have no escape, no workaround. There is no around, only through. We trudge through those storms. They toss us to and fro. They drench us and change us and strip us of the protection we thought privilege allowed, only to find in the end that we all bleed. We all suffer. We all die." "Life is the grand equalizer. It has a way of stripping those privileges, rendering them inconsequential. Black, white, rich, poor—when it rains, we all get wet. When it rains, it pours, and sometimes, there is no shelter." “'I have to ask myself when I come home, do I want someone who completely understands the struggle? Or someone who completely understands me? Someone I can’t wait to come home to, someone who makes me laugh on the hardest days of my life? Every single decision isn’t filtered through my race. Love isn’t.'” The kind of couple that is Grip and Bris, is the kind that speaks volumes. That amplifies hardship more you could ever imagine. But more than hardship, they represent unity, harmony, and a love that can bounce back from anything and everything. A man that is so uniquely passionate about his craft, his ambitions, and his woman. A woman who is so wildly independent and expressive while not being afraid to lay her heart out so wholeheartedly for people she loves including her man. They have the kind of love that denotes into the fiercest love that can only last just that of forever. "The last few months have been . . . I don’t even have language for how happy I am. It’s contentment sheathed in passion, twisted around the deepest, most honest connection I’ve ever known. I wish everyone could taste this, could have this. That’s when you know you’re far gone—when you start wishing everyone else had what you have. I know what it’s like to live without it, to live without him. It’s lackluster, a pale parallel existence I have no intention of revisiting." "It’s so d*** easy with Bristol—our banter, the chemistry, the perfect rhythm of our conversation. It was one of the first things I noticed when we met all those years ago. We didn’t read each other’s minds or finish each other’s sentences. It wasn’t cosmic, but it was a connection that seized me by the brain and grabbed me by the b****. She was as smart as she was sexy, as curious as she was forthcoming. There were years in between when we made things complicated, when things were strained, but now with our hearts settled on each other for good, it’s simple. This. Her. Us. I’m as sure of her as I am that every night the moon will show up, the stars will shine down, and hours later, the sun will rise again." When it comes to Ryan's work, you don't highlight something simple such as words or sentences. You highlight phrases, paragraphs, and pages. STILL is the epitome that. It's more than romance and it's more than a great read. It's astounding. It's magnificent. IT'S MORE THAN WORDS STUCK IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACK COVERS OF A BOOK. And it's the most important book you will read of 2017.

Still isn’t merely a sequel, Still is the story. “Emotion tells you about love, but hard times prove it. How can you know something is great unless it’s tested? Until then, it’s just an assumption. It’s a question, but life has a way of answering.” I wasn’t worried when Kennedy Ryan said she’d be writing a follow up to Grip, my previous top romance of the year. I was elated, because I knew how she approached sequels after reading and loving Down to My Soul, the follow up to My Soul to Keep. Her sequels involve digging deeper into the characters and revealing what they’re really made of. She creates situations that allow her characters to grow and her readers to connect on a more substantial level. So, I knew I wasn’t going to get fluff. Still, I wasn’t prepared. “‘Don’t stop knowing me better than everyone else does.’ I say between kisses. It’s our greatest intimacy, the way she knows me, accepts me. This is as intimate as when I’m inside her. It’s a closeness that goes beyond bodies.” Although Grip ended positively and was a complete chapter in these characters’ lives, if you don’t read Still, then you don’t know the whole story. You don’t know the half of it. I compared Bristol and Grip to Claire and Jamie when I finished reading Still, and I don’t make that assertion lightly. Still is the kind of love story that I love best, but the kind I rarely get to read. It’s the type of love story that focuses on the couple and the power of their connection in the center of a chaotic world that tries to break them. Grip and Bristol’s love is already established, and with Still, the reader gets to see it strengthened, reinforced, fortified by the type of pressure that turns ordinary love into an epic one—a diamond that’s stronger than the forces that threaten it. “When she looks at me like this, her eyes stripped of every defense, no guard in sight, completely honest and open and vulnerable, I feel slightly invincible. It’s a trick of the heart, I know, but I can’t help but think that as long as she looks at me like this, there isn’t anything I couldn’t survive, that our love is the stuff of legends, rolled in Teflon, disaster-proof.” I think it’s hard to find those grand love stories in the contemporary genre, since usually in order to create the kind of angst that resonates, more often than not, authors write stories that revolve around unnecessary drama. Still isn’t that. This novel is grounded in reality, which makes the characters relatable and easy to empathize with. Both Bristol and Grip battle forces—internal and external—and they battle them together. I love that, I respect that, and I’m inspired by that. Add to that the fact that Kennedy Ryan brought her A-game in terms of prose, and there’s nothing I can find fault with. “What I feel for you is not optional, Grip. It’s a mandate, a demand I have not problem meeting.” There is so much good in this book, and so much to be learned from this book. Kennedy continued to tackle the issues addressed in Grip, as well as other struggles and fears that most couples can empathize with. I experienced the gamut of emotions: elation, humor, frustration, heartbreak, but mostly I experienced devotion. You will go on the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. The devotion that these characters have for each other is otherworldly, and exists on a level that few fictional couples—hell, even real couples—do. Kennedy Ryan has set the bar high. “To let you go would be to let go of life.” I love these characters, I love them so much, and I’m sad that this is likely it for them in terms of new material. But, it definitely won’t be that last time I visit them. Flow, Grip, and Still, the entirety of Grip and Bristol’s romance is in the category of Great Love Stories. That is truth. I recommend. “Ask me if I love you, and my heart will answer before my lips can part…Always, evermore, even after. Still.”

A lovely end to their story! Tragic but the poetry makes it all sooo wonderful to read. Grip is a great alpha male except for the anal thing...

THIS. This is the kind of awe inspiring excellence I crave for as a reader. This is the ultimate high that I've been chasing and nothing else will ever compare. You can be in recovery from Kennedy Ryan's words but you will ALWAYS be an addict. "I don't even have the language for how happy I am. It's contentment sheathed in passion, twisted around the deepest, most honest connection I've ever known. I wish everyone could taste this, could have this." I struggled with this review more than any other. I didn't feel competent enough to convey my feelings about this book. This story and this series is one of the best things I have ever experienced, not just in the book world but PERIOD. "I've survived a storm. That's how it feels every time grip makes love to me." STILL completely blew GRIP out of the water!!! Which is saying a lot! Whether you started on Grip and Bristol's journey in the Soul Series or you started with FLOW you know how absolutely pivotal this couple is, how mesmerizing and CRUCIAL the dialogue in this story is. "You don't know that when we make love, he whispers poetry. He makes me feel treasured. You don't know that he'd die for me, and without thinking twice, I would die for him, too." Grip causes me to have a physical reaction to him. Every. Time. Reaching places that I didn't know a fictional character could. He stimulates my mind, invigorates my heart, revitalizes my soul and arouses my senses. "There's something helpless about truly being in love. The kind of love they write songs about. The kind of love that inspires poetry and launches ships and wreaks havoc. It leaves you slightly off balance, controlling when you mean to cherish. Smothering when you mean to hold close." I will be honest and say that I was very anxious about reading STILL. I didn't want the perfection of Grip and Bristol to be touched and it was like Kennedy said, "Hold my sweet tea and watch this" because DEAR LORD did she come through!! Just when you think "that's all there is" someone exceptional like Kennedy will prove you wrong and be a testament to why humans shouldn't put limitations on themselves. In STILL, Grip & Bristol's relationship is tested. A strain placed on their unwavering bond. The issues they face a very real occurrence that many of us face daily. I'm so glad Kennedy never shied away from these topics but magnified them head on and digged deeper. She really went THERE with this story. There were scenes that infuriated me, made me sad and inconsolable, sections that had my side hurting from laughing so hard (Ya'll Kennedy is FUNNY) there were times that I had to turn my fan on high because it was getting that HOT! Then there were parts that made me want to look away because it hurt too much, made me feel to much and think about things I didn't even want to consider. I feel like I survived this story. And you know what happens when you survive something? You always come out of it stronger and wiser. "I vow to stand with you through every circumstance. I promise to pick you up when you fall, to cherish you beyond reason and to love you with out walls." Thank you Kennedy for cheap watches, for Ferris wheels, for love without walls, greens, a boss like Bristol who has unlimited love for her man, poems, chocolate eyes flecked with caramel, stair cases, sick playlists, enlightenment, your bravery, and strength. For the beautiful scenes and especially for the difficult ones, for holding a mirror up to issues when others would have us cover the mirror up. Thank you for your literary art.

Kennedy’s words will FLOW off the page into your soul and GRIP your heart, and even after it breaks along with the characters, you will love them STILL. I anxiously awaited the coming of this book from the moment the author decided that there would be another book. When it delivered to my kindle, I was torn between devouring this longed-for treasure like that special treat you allow yourself only once a year, and savoring it, dragging each moment out because I knew this was goodbye for these characters. This book was well worth the wait and such a satisfying conclusion to a couple that I have loved and invested in since meeting them as individuals in the very first Soul Series book over a year ago. Over the couple of days that it took me to read through this book, it consumed my thoughts even when I was unable to dwell within the pages. And of course, I thought of all these poignant things that I wanted to write in my review. But those moments of brilliance came while I was driving or trying to go to sleep, so now they escape me. I am an avid reader. Over the course of my lifetime, I have read thousands of books. I easily read a couple hundred books a year. This book easily tops the list of all the books I’ve read as my favorite. And I don’t hesitate to say that in 50 years when my eyes are failing me and I’ve added thousands more books to the list of books I’ve read, STILL will still be at the top of the list, still holding a place in my heart, still resonating in my soul. I cried more over this book than any other book I have ever read. The words gripped my heart and wrung every emotion fathomable from me. I laughed. I cried. I rejoiced. I broke. And then Kennedy put me back together in an even more beautiful fashion. This book is so much more than a love story. It’s more than a book about current stressors facing our world. It’s a perfect marriage of love and realism. The realness that the author using in addressing issues makes this book so much more than a mere work of fiction. I truly believe that everyone who takes the time to read this book will walk away better for it. They will leave the pages with a new perspective that will make them more understanding of people that are different from them in various ways. Kennedy does a phenomenal job showing what the walk in another’s shoes might look like. Sometimes poor, really isn’t poor. Sometimes privilege isn’t really privilege. Sometimes black isn’t black and white isn’t white. Many times hate is simply misunderstanding. Love doesn’t care about any of those things and neither does loss. Kennedy addresses race in the ways that we all think of when we hear the word. But she also addresses it in ways that we don’t think of that we should—a race to solutions, a race to clarity, a race to acceptance, a race to love. If we as a population were more concerned about those races, then we would be much less focused on the one definition that often divides us. I could gush about this book, this series, this author for days. But then you’d be reading my review still instead of the amazing book STILL. Kennedy Ryan is my favorite author STILL. When I think I can’t fall more for her words or her characters, I fall deeper STILL.

I have one word to describe Still: PERFECTION. There was nothing I didn’t love about this book. In fact, it’s the best book I’ve read so far in 2017. It consumed me. I laid down to read it and read for 5 straight hours, cover to cover. It’s one of the most emotional books I’ve read and gave me ALL THE FEELS! Grip and Bristol are a couple that defy all the odds being together. They’re a couple that most people on the outside don’t understand, but they work. In fact, they only work when they’re together. Words can’t express how much I loved this couple and their journey. Still is a continuation of Grip, and as much as I loved Grip, I loved Still even more. Bristol and Grip have a love like no other, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There is so much fighting against them, they have struggles and heartbreak like you couldn’t imagine, but through it all, the one thing that never changes is that they have each other. Grip loves Bristol something fierce. He loves her the way we all want to be loved. He loves the person she is, respects her, and she gives him the same right back. Both of these characters are exceptional. Their love story is something to strive for. I could go on and on about these two and their epic love. It’s easy to love someone when everything is good and easy, but to love someone this fiercely through the hard times, it means even more. I was not prepared for the level of heartbreak I would experience while reading this story. It was one of those books that took me there. I had to leave the bed so my sobs didn’t wake my husband and finish out reading the book on the couch. It had such an effect on me. Bristol and Grip have a deep strength and having each other feeds that strength. If their love wasn’t so strong, I don’t know if they could have gotten through all they did. Both of these characters are so special. Grip is the best kind of man. He has the biggest heart and is truly a poet. There is nothing I don’t love about Grip. He always stands up for what he feels is right, and he’s an exceptionally good person. Bristol is his perfect match in every way. She’s just as loyal as he is, and her love can never be questioned. She always sticks up for Grip and has his back. This couple is truly a power couple and have a forever kind of love. Kennedy Ryan’s writing blows me away. It’s extraordinary and has such a poetic feel. I highlighted so much in this book! Grip’s poetry, the love this couple shares, there is just so much greatness. Still is profound. A masterpiece. It’s a book that needs to be read. It’s a truly epic love story, but it’s so much more than that. It’s real, raw, and thought provoking. It touched my heart, made me think, and gave me hope. Seriously, if I could have you read one book this year, Grip and Bristol’s story would be that book.

Where do I begin with Still ... there are so many things I want to say about this book . I remember when I finish reading Grip , I don't think I have read many books that made me feel so much different emotions like that book and when I heard that there would be a sequel I was so excited and I counted down the days until this book was out, eagerly anticipated ever teaser and excerpt Kennedy Ryan would give so I could just have one more taste of #GRIPSTOL .When the book appeared on my kindle I was both excited and nervous to open the book , I remember just looking at it and thinking this is it JoJo the wait is over and the book is in your hands are your ready ? and the answer was YES I dived into this book like I was Olympic swimmer and omg it was FANTASTIC , Still blew me away . We once again follow Bristol and Grip , If you have not read Grip then I suggest you look away at this moment to make sure you dont get spoiled ..... They are now couple, together and very much in love .This book is genuine and honesty, Kennedy Ryan did not sugar coat anything and I loved that .We get to see Bristol and Grip through the good times and bad times .Seeing there relationship continue to become stronger and stronger despite all the obstacles they faced just demonstrated how deep there love goes for each other. I love that this book tackle a lot of issues that come along with interracial relationships , some of these issues in my opinion shouldn't even be issues in this day and age but they are because of the world that we live in so I thought it was very important that the light was shined on them in this book .There were so many moments from this book that I loved , any spare time I had to read this book I did and I mean ANY even if it was just for few minutes and my eyes needed to eat even the smallest amount of words from this story. Still was fantastic and honestly I dont even think fantastic is the word I want to use , there is no word I can think of that can sum up how excellent this book was . When I got to the last page I had such a bittersweet feeling ,I was happy because Grip and Bristol got such a happy ending but sad because I wish I could spend more time with them . If you have not read Grip the you should go do that right now and If you have read Grip and want to know if you should read Still the answer is YES! go get it as soon as you can .

I've followed Grip and Bristol since they were introduced in Soul, the two books about Rhyson and Kai where they were secondary characters. What a journey Grip and Bristol have been on and it concludes in this phenomenal book STILL. I was one of those who was left wanting more of Gripstol when I finished Grip, so I was pretty darn happy when Kennedy Ryan announced STILL. I'm not going to dive too much into the storyline cause I don't want to give anything away. If you're a true Gripstol fan STILL is a delicious dessert that'll explore this beautiful couple further and give us fans, what we can expect from Kennedy Ryan and closure that left me satisfied and satiated. My expectations for STILL was fulfilled by a 100%. I was only a couple of pages into STILL and I was back in that warm cocoon exactly when I read Souls, Flow and Grip. I didn't want to leave and I just wanted to be in this cocoon with Gripstol. Their friendship is what drew me to them in the first place. They build such a strong foundation in Flow and Grip that only continues to grow in STILL. As lovers there's so many intense emotions that still comes into play. They are both fiercely possessive and protective and I enjoyed to see that side of them especially Bristol. They're both honest and eloquent when it comes to what they want and need from one another in their relationship. They've matured so much and it shows in their actions. Their love surpass anything and there aren't anything they won't do for one another. They both bravely dive into new challenges. Bristol wants and tries wholeheartedly to understand Grip and his culture. To be a part of his world. Grip uses his fame to educate himself so he can help others who are in need. They kept surprising me and I fell more in love and in awe of them. Their friendship and love is unparalleled and in STILL both are being put to the test. Grip and Bristol both fight tooth and nails to protect and save one another. No matter the cost. They are are each other's constants and confidents. While I read STILL I felt how impervious their love was. It showed in their words and actions. No matter how broken or vulnerable they both were they preserved because of their unconditional love and theirs was truly epic. Kennedy Ryan penetrated my soul with STILL. Her flawless and poetic prose kept me spellbound. Her narrative is strong, powerful and with STILL Ryan captures and explores clearly what's current in the world today, questions it and brings awareness to it with authenticity. How she intertwined those topics into Grip and Bristol's story was executed effortlessly. STILL left me content and very satisfied. I had my own hopes and dreams for Grip and Bristol and Kennedy Ryan delivered. I'm saying goodbye to them with my heart and soul filled with love and joy. What a journey since Soul. They will definitely not be forgotten. 5+ BadAssDirtyPrettyBirdStars

Still by Kennedy Ryan 10 star read I knew reading this book was gonna reck me completely and writing this review was going to be the biggest challenge for me because how can I explain to all of you how amazing and fulfilling this story has become when I don't even can find the right words to do so. I LOVE it so much MY HEART can't take it. How can I do justice to Kennedy's brilliant mind. No matter what I write it will be to simple, to plain compare to my UNDENIABLE LOVE for Still. They are a few books that stay in your hearts and mind for as long as you live. This books will make you appreciate your life, make you thankful for every breath you take, for every morning you get to wakeup beside the love of your life, to be able to hold your daughter in your arms, for the family that's there every step of your simple but magnificent life. Makes you enjoy the good and let the bad make you stronger. This books will open your eyes and help you see beyond prejudice, color of skin, social status, and gender. STILL is for sure one of those book for ME. I will never forget Grip and Bristol story. If I was captivated before with their beginning in Grip; seen the completion of their journey on Still it surpassed my biggest dreams for this couple. I knew how good Kennedy's writing is but to write a sequel that surpasses Grip to the STRATOSPHERIC MAGNITUDE of GREATNESS that it did is goes beyond my wildest dreams with this story. We all know how Grip and Bristol struggled in Grip to accept and fight for their love. In Still this love will keep been tested in so many levels because what you told me Kennedy is true "LOVE TESTED IS STRONGER" and their love is the stronger of them all. We all dream of someday finding a love like this. A love WITHOUT WALL. Where nothing is band, judge, sensor, discouraged. Where you get your heart and soul naked to another and is receive as the most valuable thing in the world. Were your happiness and safety means everything. Were your heart is so intertwined that ones doesn't beat without the other. That's the kind of love Grip and Bristol share. This book is POETRY, is ART, is LIFE. Is has everything a great story needs to make it THE BEST OF 2017. I will bring you to your knees and squeeze your heart but also will let you rise and grant you Joy like never before. I don't like to write reviews that give you details of the story I just want you all to know how my heart feels about it. So I hope this is enough for you to grab this book because It's a once in a lifetime story. "My love, My life, My heart Never left your hands Always evermore Even after STILL"

After everything that went down in Grip, I was so happy to see Marlon and Bristol stay together. And give it up one time for Bristol willing to do anything for her man and finally gaining his mom's respect. It was dope to see how everybody grew and came together to make a terrible situation better. Now in book three, Still, they've both ventured into the depths of adulthood. Making big life decisions as far as work is concerned and having kids, on top of being rich and famous. I knew from reading the first two stories that there was no way Grip would be one of those people who came from nothing only to get rich and forget his humble beginnings. I'm just happy to know my opinion on him didn't change. Now there may have been some tough times and struggles, but nothing that made him stray away from those he loves. Bristol and Grip's love is something so fierce. They are willing to do anything and everything for each other and their loved ones. Love is a powerful thing and not everybody knows how to maneuver through it, so it's inspirational to see how flawlessly they can love without restraint or care of consequence. And oh my gosh, I think Kennedy was trying to kill me with the Bristol and Grip combined chapter. After everything they've been through together, you would think they'd have a smooth path. But boy was I wrong. That whole baby scenario gutted me. I'm talking full on lay me down and slice me down the middle kind of gutted me. I was not expecting the best, but I dang sure wasn't prepared for the worst, and that is what that scene was for me. I'm not a mom yet, so I can't even begin to fathom what Bristol and Grip went through making the decision they had to make. Seeing them overcome it just made me love them more, because they're what couples aspire to be. They will always have each other and it's beautiful to see how strong they make each other when times get rough. Kennedy did an amazing job with Still. Because she makes you frickin feel. Whether those feelings are happiness, sadness, elation or being torn apart, she makes you feel! I have always hated crying, be it during a movie or reading a book, but I will read this story over and over again just because it's that flippin great. I know I've said it before and I will say it again, Kennedy Ryan has a forever fan in me. When a book can make me feel and react the way I did with this series, then the author has done their job. So if you have yet to find the time to purchase this book or even start this series, do it now!!! I'm sure you have plenty of things to do with your time, but make reading this one of them. There is no way you will regret this decision, so go ahead and make it. You're welcome in advance!

I have absolutely adored this series and it has gone into my very selective folder of favourites on my Kindle where I will be reading it again (and again!). I devoured the series over a couple of days because after starting because I was so wrapped up in their story I couldn't stop. There is a bit of trigger in the storyline which I'll mention below, so if you don't want a spoiler, skip the end part of this review. The writing in this book remained solid and I fell further in love with Grip and Bristol. The language choices and writing by the author was wonderful and the dual perspective remained great. Grip and Bristol continue to face many trials and tribulations to their relationship. They are confronted by resentment to their mixed-racial relationship from a variety of quarters and remain dignified characters who focus on their love for each other. Their relationship continues to grow and I loved the dialogue between them and their resoluteness in their belief that their love will get them through anything. Grip is now a successful rap artist and moves more into expanding his brand and becoming a social activist. Bristol is a strong, but emotionally unsure and vulnerable female lead. They both complimented each other and I fell a bit more in love with each of them. And their relation My only slight issue with the book is that I found it wrapped up pretty quickly. After such a complicated and heartfelt journey with Grip and Bristol, I would have liked more, especially on their future. I think this was more me being greedy and wanting more of their story after feeling like I'd been with them on their journey. I really didn't want their story to end. Spoiler: Grip and Bristol become pregnant and their child has a serious medical condition. Bristol is given the option of aborting or carrying it to term, choosing the latter. It was heartbreaking and tragic. I usually don't like giving spoilers, but decided to do so here because hardly any reviews I read mentioned it and as someone who has MCs in the past, I would have liked a heads up as this is a difficult, emotional topic for some. I will say that that author wrote about it in a very dignified way and while it upset me, it was beautifully and respectfully presented in the story. I'm sad the series ended and although this series was the first books I'd read by the author, this is definitely not the last of Kennedy Ryan for me.

6⭐s for Kennedy Ryan's end to the GRIP series!! "My love, my life, my heart never left your hands. Always, evermore, even after. Still." Grip is determined even more than he was before not to waste time with Bristol. There are so many things he wants to experience with her right now, marriage, children, his career and hers, he doesn't even know if she is even interested in a few of those things!! First he has to see if she'll transplant to New York City with him for the semester. Grip I'm sure isn't naive enough to think his relationship between his family, the world, and human race will just be smooth sailing here on out. I just don't think he thought that some of the worst attacks on Bristol would come from family so close, and a man Grip admires more than any other on the planet. Bristol however, turns out to be stronger than anyone realizes. She has born up under the withering, judgemental glances from Grip's cousin Jade, and & Grip's mentor Dr. Israel Hammond, and even against a white supremacist that was intent on trapping Grip in an ugly situation. It's a good thing Bristol is so strong, because I would never have survived the wreck waiting around the corner for Bristol and Grip. Even when they are at the bottom of the barrel, the love Grip and Bristol have shines brighter than the light of a new dawn. When Bristol is questioning her ability to survive what God has given them, it is apparent in every word Grip repeats to her again and forever, "Always, evermore, even after. Still" Kennedy Ryan doesn't write stories so much as she breathes them into being. Every book of hers is a journey into not just a romance, but Kennedys melodic commentary on the times we're traveling through, and silent ideas on how to open our eyes a little wider while thoroughly enjoying her happily ever after every time! 6 fantabulous stars for Still!

I’m not sure anyone could ever truly be prepared for an emotional whirlwind quite like this book offers. I cried big fat emotionally wrecked tears over this story, these characters have become as much a part of my heart and soul as my own family. I couldn’t have predicted how amazing this story would be even if I had tried, it just isn’t measurable. Still surpassed all my wildest expectations and left me with a full heart and a mended soul. It’s absolutely epic, a true must read. Maybe Marlon James can never be my soulmate (because he already has one hell of a partner), but that won’t stop me from being infatuated with him for the rest of my life. His words might be inspiring, but it’s his actions that make him genuine and just beyond what a book boyfriend is supposed to be. Grip breathes new life into the word devotion, his motivation and perseverance in the face of tragedy just further my suspicions that he is the perfect man. I’m in love with him, and I’m certain that I’m not the only one. Let me tell you something about my girl, Bristol... she’s a fighter. She’s scrappy and so loyal to everyone she cares about that its impossible not to fall for her. That’s right, all my previous reservations about her questionable life choices from the previous book have been completely eradicated with this story. Bristol isn’t Just strong, she’s my hero. The loss and grief that she manages to overcome left me speechless. I’m truly blown away by her love, by her compassion and her will to survive because I’m honestly not sure if I’d be able to be as brave as she was. This book is flawlessly poetic, it’s truly some of the most beautiful writing that I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. The author pours her own passion for social dialogue and important issues into this plot so carefully. It’s just wonderfully crafted, to be honest. By the fifth chapter I had more highlights and notes taken than I have ever had before. The truth is, I was moved by the book. On a personal level, I agreed with every single thing the author stood for and preached about. The injustice written throughout the story rubbed me so wrong that I often had to take a break and calm myself, but that’s the reality of the world we are living in. Things are strained, things need to change and I honestly feel that this fascinating story holds so much promise and answers to questions that people are asking every day. It’s not just a want-to-read book, it’s a MUST read. It’s impactful and honest and I bow down to the enormously talented author who managed to create this spectacular world.

Still is gloriously poignant. It's powerful. It filled me with a myriad of emotions, at times I didn't think I would be able to handle each one properly. I became so entrenched in this continuation of Grip and Bristol's story, that I honestly didn't know where the book started and my own thoughts ended. It is that exceptional. What Kennedy Ryan has created is an honest look at love. With Part I being the aftermath of Grip and Bristol finally finding their way to each other for good this time, they still have to deal with the world's warped view of their interracial relationship. Finding it within themselves to absorb the blatant disrespect for their love by those they both admire and adore, in the form Iz and Jade. Yet Grip and Bristol somehow manage to form an even tighter bond and rely on one another to help each other realize what to address and what to ignore. I couldn't have respected them more. They are a true team and I was blown away at their pure devotion. And then when the author gives us Part II, I felt as unprepared for what life would bring Grip and Bristol as they were. Kennedy Ryan never holds back. She wasn't afraid to write about a time when the world suddenly stops for a moment. When you might be living an existence you wish you could change and how you have to dig deep to find the light in the dark. Talk about extraordinary story-telling. What Grip and Bristol endure is as gut-wrenching as it is delicate. They prove once again that in the end, it's the love in it's most purest form that is truly the most potent of saviors. That even through the toughest of times, having that soulmate by your side can slay the toughest of demons. This book is one I will not soon forget. It's one that holds on tight to your heart, makes you weep almost uncontrollably and yet also manages to make you smile. Grip and Bristol fight fiercely for both their union and the wrongs in society. They stay stubborn when they know it might drive the other crazy. But my goodness, when they love it is truly exceptional. They give all they have in every aspect of their lives and it is an honor just to be able to experience it with them. If I could give Still 100 stars I would. I'm forever changed by the compelling messages the author conveyed and I couldn't be more grateful. Kudos to Kennedy Ryan for a job well done. 5++++ stars!

Kennedy Ryan wrote a compelling and beautifully put together final book! From chapter one to epilogue, Still was a memorable masterpiece, each chapter purposeful and a story on its own. My love for Grip and Bristol immensely grew from Flow to Grip then to Still. They tickled my emotions in the first two books through their larger than life personalities but they ultimately took a piece of my heart in this one. More often than not, I’m just a bystander as a reader. But reading this book felt like I was part of something big. Grip and Bristol definitely raised the bar for heroes and heroines! I for one have been longing for major characters who are not only written to entertain and satisfy fantasies, but collectively there to empower - and these two definitely fulfilled that little crack. This book moved me in so many ways unimaginable! It brought me to tears and it made my heart grow bigger through the laughter and the good times. Its banters were engrossing, its dialogues were thought provoking and the sexy times were scrumptious. In the words of those who have read and loved this book – It. Was. Everything. Still was not your plain, old, vanilla romance but rather one that encompasses variety of flavors. It didn't only challenge issues and systems that hold back but also tackled navigating relationships amidst biases and prejudices. I applaud Kennedy Ryan for taking the leap of faith in capturing both the good, the bad and the real aspects of its themes. All while keeping the chemistry and burning love of the characters so alive. I love it when an author gives a piece of herself in her writing and Kennedy Ryan without doubt shared her soul through her addictive and skillful prose. I found the conflict of this book so far removed from the issues already told from the other books. To be honest, I didn't see it going in that direction at all. I loved that it complemented the subjects presented and gave more depth and power to its message that in the grand scheme of things, in love and anguish, there is no color or culture that divides. A book this thought provoking and commanding should not only be recommended to romance readers alike but also to those who read other genres. I even want to cajole those who have never picked up a contemporary since their existence to take a chance on this. Still crushed my heart, elevated it, and sealed it with steadfast love worth remembering. To sum it all up, Still uplifted my spirits! You don’t move on from this kind. And you will never be the same again. You just rally through, carrying remnants of every emotion you felt and every message passed on. Hoping that someday soon you get to read and experience something as touching and amazing!

Sometimes with fiction you want to escape, and sometimes you want to feel. Still, and the two books you need to read before it Flow & Grip, are books that without a doubt demand that you feel when you're reading them. If there really is such a thing as "meant to be," Kennedy Ryan captured it with Grip and Bristol. An interracial couple who love each other for what's inside and not out. Because of Grip's fame and Bristol's proximity to it, they are constantly being scrutinized by the public eye that watches them so closely. I LOVE this story and their love. The way Grip defends his love and Bristol so beautifully even though he shouldn't have to. The way Bristol loves Grip so damn deeply and nearly without falter. The way these two work out their VERY REAL issues together. Their lives are not easy and it is not perfect, but the way they navigate together is beautiful. I just feel like I'm falling in love with them. Some people may consider this a book about inequality in race, which it is, but isn't JUST that. It's a book about both sides of prejudices. Kennedy Ryan does a great job of presenting all sides, and having dialogue that is not always easy. I feel like this book has a message about how opening your eyes and seeing all sides can sometimes be the answer. It's also a book about a man and a woman who love each other so passionately. About the devastating things people can go through in life, and how having just one person on your side can make all the difference. I appreciate these three books and the messages that Kennedy Ryan has put in them. The fact that she explores topics that others wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole, because they may make someone uncomfortable, is amazing. Why? Because the topics are real no matter how devastating or hard they may be to hear. There are plenty of other books about interracial romance, but this one just resonates in my gut. On top of that the writing is flawless. The story is engaging. At some points I was cheering and clapping at the dialogue. Asking myself if it was normal to be proud of a book I didn't even write, and that's written by someone I don't actually know. Regardless. I'm proud, haha. If you're looking for something emotional, with messages that will make you feel, make you laugh, and even has some hot naughty bits.... Still is it.

I didn't like Bristol in Grip, but I loved her in Still. She was a strong character. I wish the author started the pregnancy story line earlier. It was the best part of the book, and it felt rushed at the end. I would recommend this book.

“Our hearts can do the impossible Do you believe? Then fly, my love! Soar! My pretty bird, fly with me and cry no more.” Okay, so I’m not sure I even have the words to express how much this story moved me. Not only did they deal with issues surrounding the color of their skin, they also had to deal with SO MUCH MORE. Grip & Bristol are absolutely in the running for one of my favorite couples … ever. So, Grip & Bristol’s story ended in Grip with the couple seemingly on their way to happiness. Of course, with Grip’s success & the opposition from some based on their skin colors, I knew SOMETHING was bound to happen. As we delve into Still, the couple is faced with almost every opposition a couple can face, and damn if they don’t face it with some sophistication. I loved seeing each of their responses to criticisms! This is the first series I’ve read with a biracial couple that truly faced such clear blockades with their family, colleagues, and friends. It was a breath of fresh air to not only see this addressed, but to see it addressed in a way I wish EVERYONE feeling these feelings could muster. “I’ve never felt this lost,” he confesses, his broad shoulders shrugging helplessly. “You said I want to fix you. In some ways you’re right, but not to make it easier for me. I’d do anything to stop you pain, but I can’t seem to find the solution. I only know that if we’re together, there is one… I just need to know at the end, we’ll still have each other.” “I blink, swiping uselessly at my own tears. I’ve been looking for the light, and it’s been right here the whole time.” There was a moment, or two, when I believed these two wouldn’t make it. I’m not telling you ANYTHING, but let’s just say that this situation has slaughtered SO MANY relationships (and with good reason). The pain they were feeling was something so far beyond devastating, that I cried for almost every page reading it and STILL have a broken heart for their pain. I know this is something that so many face, and I make no presumption to begin to understand how this impacts a life, changes a heart, and completely flips the script. I don’t have enough words for the beauty that Kendall Ryan created from this masterpiece. This series gives us so much to think about, so much to feel, and a beauty I don’t have the talent to describe. Read it. Share it. Seriously, your heart may break, but it will thank you for the beauty ❤

Always. Evermore. Even after. “Still.” This series, OMG!! What can I say has not been said yet, became my obsession and without a doubt entered my top 5 of my favorite series of all time. Flow caught my attention immediately, Grip caught me completely and Still, made me completely addicted to this couple and the words of the author. I can not describe in words what this story made me feel, in these times where it is so difficult to find good stories, Mrs. Ryan gives us a unique, emotional, evocative, heartbreaking, complete and totally emotionally exhausting series, she drained me completely, left with a hole in my stomach and my soul and heart shattered. A box of Kleenex is not enough, I was sobbing uncontrollably as few times, a journey full of emotions so raw, that even now and after several days to finish, I can not stop thinking about them and my eyes are filled with tears , my heart almost bleeds of pain and suffering. But despite all the pain and suffering that caused me I am so happy to have read it because it is a beautiful and moving story, the love shared by the characters is so unique and special, surpasses all boundaries and borders, and their unconditional surrender to another is sublime, the dialogues and scenes between them loaded with poetry will leave you sighing and with your soul in a thread. The words of the author reached my soul, took possession of her and stayed engraved forever in my heart, it is an important story, that touches important and real issues but that in some moments it becomes difficult to read. Grip and Bristol are so special characters, so brave, so strong, and my heart suffered so much with them, the situations that they have to happen are so painful and affected me very deeply because in my case they hit very close to home, it was such a drink bitter that even now writing this review my eyes are filled with tears. Mrs. Ryan creates magic with her words, I do not have enough words to thank her, her talent is exceptional, a standing ovation to her, she managed to touch my soul and heart, and she turned me into her fan # 1. VERY VERY VERY recommended.

I've waited days to write this review. I've pondered the things I would say, the words I would use, the sentences I would try to string together to bring any kind of justice to this book. And I know I will fail miserably. But here ya go..... This book will move you. It will shake your soul. It will overtake your heart. It will consume your every thought from the moment you begin to read it until days after you have finished it. And then it will continue to consume you even more. You will be driving, to whatever destination, and you will think about a part of the journey for Grip and Bristol, and you will cry for them all over again, you will laugh with them all over again, and you will feel yourself falling in love with them all over again. This book, their story, their entire journey, will take the solid ground you have walked on for years and make you feel like the Earth's tectonic plates have moved, shifted, changed, never to be the same again.....but it's really just you...you that will have moved, shifted, changed, never to be the same again. And I guarantee you will regret NOTHING. The writing style Kennedy brings you (AGAIN) is unparalleled in my humble opinion. It's so real. It's so raw. Nothing is held back. All caution was thrown to the wind. To simply say this story is beautiful...just doesn't feel right.....but really...it just is. Simply beautiful. And breath taking. And heart wrenchingly devastating. It's also thought-provoking, profoundly deep, and incredibly inspirational. It is everything I wanted when I knew it was being written, and so much more. So, so, so much more. It's been days, and I'm STILL speechless over it, STILL trying to recover from it, STILL hanging on to it, and I STILL will be years from now. It doesn't matter what your favorite trope is, what your favorite genre is......read the story of Grip of Bristol. Their story is unlike any you will find anywhere else. "I'm as sure of her as I am that every night the moon will show up, the stars will shine down, and hours later, the sun will rise again." Grip "If I only get one life with you," I mutter into his neck, "then yes, I'm holding on to every moment and every word you say." Bristol *I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!*

Still is a masterpiece. An elite form of prose that goes beyond the scope of a beautiful romance and partakes in all that life has to offer. There's love, there's pain, there's triumph, there's fear, and there's hope. It's all real. It's all palpable. Its inspiring. It is spectacular. I am honored to read this story, to meet this couple, and to know these words. It's time to call Kennedy Ryan exactly what she is. I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm tired of trying not to say too much. I'm tired of holding back. Kennedy Ryan is a genius. And I don't mean it in just a, "oh my god she writes so good" way. I mean it in a "there is no one like her, that does what she does, that says what she says, that pores into this romance writing game what she pores into this romance writing game". She is a force to be reckoned with. And my god, do I feel lucky to be ravished by the storm she is. Grip is magnificent. The 100% definition of the kind of man you dream up in your head. He is everything you could want and I am so incredibly moved to know he's apart this genre. That he exists in this word. He deserves to be there. And this writer holds no punches in making him as perfect as fictionally possible. Bristol is his perfect match. She is so much more than just his love interest. She is a queen in her own right. Her strength and spirit is admirable. Her confidence, enviable. She was made for Grip but also 100% made to be Bristol and no one else. This story is so beautiful and graceful being both complicated and simplistic at the same time. It weaves a happily ever after like no other by not ignoring the very real challenges of loving and living in the world of today. It's a woke piece of literature that thrives on authenticity and is woven together with love. If you do nothing else this year, read this book. Read this series. Know Grip. Know Bristol. Know this universe and this world. I will never be the same. I am in awe. I will cherise this couple for all of my days and I'm so grateful to this author for sharing their story with us, a truly remarkable tale that, in my book, is absolutely timeless.

This book. Wow. I don't think that I can fully explain how I feel about Still, these characters, and this story. I thought that Grip and Bristol's relationship couldn't get any better, but I was very, very wrong. Everything you loved about Flow and Grip is magnified and amplified in Still. I feel like those books told the story of Bristol and Grip's emotional journey to find each other, while Still is the story of growing and nurturing that love in the face of life's most challenging situations. Still is book 2 in the Grip series and should be read only after enjoying Flow and Grip. This is a powerful and heartfelt series that is so much more than a love story. It will challenge what you believe and grab your heart and not let go until the very last word. It may be a work of fiction, but make no mistake that the issues addressed and the situations our characters face are very real in our world today. One of the things I love most about Kennedy Ryan's writing is the raw and brutal honesty. This is real life. It's messy and complicated and can bring you to your knees, but it can also lift you higher than you ever dreamed possible. I'm not going to lie. Have those tissues ready because this story will gut you and leave you a blubbering mess at times. But fear not my friends, because there will also be times you will need those tissues because your heart will be filled with so much joy that you won't be able to contain it. We already knew Grip was an incredible poet, but you haven't seen anything yet. His words will reach inside your chest and wrap around your heart. They will make you fall even more in love with him. Bristol too, will show you her strength and conviction and you will cheer for them through all their triumphs and despair. So have faith - faith in love, faith in Grip, and faith in Bristol. I could say a million thanks to Kennedy Ryan for writing this masterpiece and it still wouldn't be adequate. We may technically read these books, but in reality you are experiencing them. I truly cannot recommend this book and series enough.

There's no other couple like Grip and Bristol. The continuation of their love story in Still was something beautifully unexpected and brilliantly executed. It's the story of a strong couple, and I'm not sure strong is even a strong enough adjective, who weather storms together as a couple. Their lives are on a set course and when it starts to veer we as devoted readers get to watch the navigate the maelstrom of their live together. Still is an amazingly rich love story full of depth, intelligent conversation, and unbridled passion. Grip will always be Grip. Solid, honest, hot, passionate, charming. He's a great male lead, a great character, and a great leader. I don't want to take anything away from him or his plight because there's nothing to take away. But Bristol, well, Bristol will forever be one of my favorite female characters. Her conviction, her passion, and fortitude are not only admirable but the qualities of true female leaders. She's someone who I could draw strength from and want to emulate. The shear will power of this woman is not be dismissed in this review. She shines so bright when she's most vulnerable and there's so much character and depth and strength in that quality alone. She's a fighter, a warrior, and I'm proud to have spent time with her, to see her passions, to feel her hurt, and to be joyous in her glory. Prepare for serious heartbreak. Prepare to open your mind and think. Prepare to let your heart free and then let it soar. Kennedy Ryan's writing never fails to provide thought-provoking depth and beautifully brilliant prose cementing her characters in your reading heart. I can't begin to explain how excited I am about Grip and Bristol's story in Still and there were parts that were very hard to read so emotionally raw you'll feel them for days upon finishing. But Kennedy Ryan makes it all worth it in her signature style of glorious writing. She takes each book and each character to another level of greatness as she keeps giving us more and more to adore about them. I fell in love all over again and strengthened the bond I have with her work. You don't want to miss this series or this story.

How do you describe a masterpiece? It was everything and more. Grip and Bristol are still in my head and heart; I didn't want to move on to another book because I needed to linger with them for awhile. Their love for each other and their honest expression of how the feel is astonishing. Within this book are two people with flaws that they should want to hide, but they are willing to be transparent with each other about everything. Throughout the situations and circumstances that they live through, and yes, I mean live through, because most of what they experience would break some couples, one thing they realize is that they chose each other and they are willing to fight for each other and their relationship. It wasn't easy, especially having to deal with people who are against others because of the color of their skin. Ryan wrote a thought provoking story. A story that lets you know sometimes in life everything is not black and white; there are shades and shadows of gray. There are times when life makes the choices for you and it may hurt, but we must decide to keep living and loving. There is a poem in the book that has become my favorite. It sums up the love that Grip has for Bristol. This couple has become one of my favorite fictional couples. I'm urging my fellow readers to please read this series; start will Flow, then read Grip and Still. I want to cry; I miss this couple. Can someone please make this into a PassionFlix or Netflix movie?

I’m finding it hard to convey my feelings for Still. How do you write a good review when you just loved a book so much? Like, loved it... Still is the conclusion of Grip and Bristol’s story. You must read Flow and Grip before as it is not a standalone. ”I wish everyone could taste this, could have this. That’s when you know you’re far gone – when you start wishing everyone else had what you have. We enter the story as Grip and Bristol are solid in their relationship. They’re perfectly in love and nothing can stop them. Grip needs to move for college and Bristol doesn’t bat an eyelash, she’s ready to move with him. She loves him that much. ”I’m as sure of her as I am that every night the moon will show up, the stars I’ll shine down, and hours later, the sun will rise again.” Still takes place over a few years which I absolutely loved. I love reading the evolution of relationships, especially since Grip and Bristol denied themselves this love for so many years. I had no idea how fragile joy is, that in a moment with just a few words, everything can capsize. Still gives us heat, heart, love, so much love, and heartache. Kennedy Ryan pulled out all the stops with this story and I can’t imagine reading anything else. As much as I wish certain events didn’t happen, it molds and cements Grip and Bristol’s love for each other and it is sheer perfection. Once again, Kennedy gives us more insight on Grip’s passion of social injustice and the sensitive subject matter or racism is written so perfectly. In 2017, we wish this stuff didn’t need to be written, but it does and she writes it spectacularly. I can’t express my love for this book adequately aside from the fact that it needs to be read.

I've finished my journey with Grip and Bristol. I've never before felt so invested in two fictional people than I was with these two, through Flow and Grip, and now Still. I feel blessed to have "met" Grip and Bristol. Life was not easy for either of them, and yet their capacity to love was endless. Love for each other, a brother, a cousin, a mother, and more. They are so real; so perfectly human and fragile and damaged and good. Grip and Bristol became real to me and I felt as though they were my friends. But they are far better than me. They want to change the world, and not from the sidelines. Their energy and drive is boundless. I don't want to retell their story. I want you to discover these two beautiful souls for yourself. Step into their lives and feel everything they do. Live life for a while with them. Feel what the author intended, because theirs is no ordinary love story. It's a life story. It's a love that is beautiful, hard earned and truly tested. I felt as though these two characters touched me and I hope it is the same for you. Grip and Bristol stayed with me after reading Grip. After reading Still, I feel lost and wrecked and yet healed. Some books are unforgettable and Still is one of those books for me. There are not enough stars to give this book its due. It is my favorite of 2017. ❤️📚❤️ Thank you Kennedy Ryan for sharing these wonderful people with us, for opening our minds to the injustices that occur everyday and to those who want to make a difference, to the joys, sadness, heartache, hope and all-consuming love that can be found in a relationship, and for sharing so much of yourself in each book of the Grip series.

Heartbreaking but beautiful ❤️ this series was amazing

This is the 3rd book in this series and what a conclusion it gives us! Bristol and Grip have been fighting and using their connection for 10 years. Now that they are officially a couple, what could possibly break them apart? Well, life has it’s ways, but I still just love their connection as demonstrated in this scene from Bristol’s POV: My eyes rest on our hands over his heart, and I feel some peace for the first time since I walked into the kitchen to talk to Jade, maybe since we arrived … maybe since I woke up today with this party hanging over my head. When things are out of control, he’s always my peace, always my sigh of relief. He’s the reminder that come what may, there’s us, and we aren’t going anywhere—ever. There were so many key moments in this book, but one of my favorites was the moment when the reason for the title of the book is revealed...WOW! Just beautiful. Grip’s poetry has always been his thing, but in this novel, it really tells so much more of the story! I laughed and cried a great deal while reading and the tears were hot and steady for several chapters, but Ms. Ryan knows how to create a story that will uplift you after sinking you. So thankful for the chance to read and review such amazing books! Sort of feel like I’m the bad guy because I’m white while reading. I’m not actively racist, but I don’t actively demonstrating against it either. Part of this book felt really preachy for me, but maybe it’s my conscience telling me I need to do more about what matters in my life. Whatever one takes away from reading this, I hope it will inspire them to be better people.

I've read hundreds of amazing books by amazing authors, but this book, it wasn't just amazing it's sitting in it's own little category of greatness. Kennedy made Grip and Bristol so real, so raw! I didn't cry, I sobbed. I laughed, I loved, and I got angry. I didn't think she could make me love Marlon and Bristol any more then I did after reading Grip, but these two will forever stay with me. This isn't a book you'll forget two months from now after reading ten other books, no this is a book that will forever stay with you. At least it will with me. I didn't know where she was going to take us with their story, in my eyes Grip was already perfect. As I started Still I realized there was so much more to Grip and Bristol. They're love is so strong, so united. They stand together as one. Through out all the challenges, the gossip, the media, the racism they stay strong and in love. There were times I hated certain secondary characters, important characters like Iz and Jade. Then I realized they played such an important part, they made Grip and Bristol that much stronger. As part one of the book ends you feel a relief, like wow they're going to make it. All of a sudden, boom! They face one the biggest challenges any couple should ever have to face. For a moment I thought this is it, this is going to break them. But of course there is no breaking a love like theirs. I pretty much sobbed through the entire second part of the book. It has the HEA that they both deserved! My review could never do this book justice. It isn't worth 5 stars it's worth 10! It is the definition of an epic love story, one of the best and greatest romance novels I've had the pleasure of reading!!

I dived, head first into STILL because I knew Grip and Bristol. I. Knew.Their. Love. I knew how hard they fought to get to each other and how hard they would fight to protect that love. I needed to know where their love would lead them. So, STILL was an automatic 1-click book for me. That being said, I immersed myself in the body of words that Kennedy Ryan skillfully chose to tell the remainder of Grip and Bristol's story. The words flowed over my skin and seeped into my soul. They drenched me and carressed me, stripping me bare. I felt like a skinny dipper trying to navigate a lake of raw emotion that was almost too viscous and deep to get through. The anticipation and joy with which I entered my reading experience quickly changed to trepidation, outright fear, and despair until I was able to kick my way to the surface, landing on the peaceful shore. I emerged, teary-eyed, feeling heated and exhausted from my swim. I was relieved and happy to have read STILL. The goosebumps on my skin were real and a byproduct of the euphoria I felt from swimming in the very real and intense love that is #Gripstol. Kennedy Ryan is a poet, a philosopher, a philanthropist, and an artist with a social conscience. She is an archeologist who excavates the long-buried emotions of reader's souls. STILL is an experience that requires one to run the gamut of feelings. It requires one to think and challenge life-long perceptions. It is real, relevant, and essential reading. STILL is a modern classic. Grip is a series of books that has impacted my thought process and my soul. I will lovingly reread these books treasuring every second I spend between the pages.

"We are all created equal," he says. "But it's what we choose to do with what we have that makes us extraordinary." And what Kennedy Ryan has done with this series is nothing short of extraordinary - she drops an epic romance story and throws in storylines are always thought-provoking and eye-opening. The Grip series is now hands down my favorite series of all-time, and Grip and Bristol's story is in a league of its own. Their love is like nothing I've ever read. Usually the first book in a series is the best one and then the series goes downhill from there. Not at all true for this series. Still is a literal roller coaster of emotions - we see this couple soar to new heights and sink to their absolute rock bottom (and oh, what a gut-wrenching descent it was!). It isn't often that an author can redeem a character throughout a series for me. I wasn't a fan of Bristol in the Soul series, but by the end of Still I absolutely loved everything about her. I don't want to give anything away in this story, all I can say is read every beautiful and poetic sentence that Kennedy writes. Grip said this quote, but when I read it I instantly thought it was perfect for the brilliant woman who wrote these words: "Some people are a revolution and, with their words, overturn the things you thought you knew. You don't always see them coming, but once you're with them, you know the impact they have will be like a crater, deep and lasting. That's how much of an impression they will leave." Thank you, thank you, thank you Kennedy Ryan for this intelligent and utterly spectacular series!! Books like yours are why I love to read :)

Breathtakingly beautiful, powerfully poignant! Still is one of those books that you read and fall into, living in its magnificence! The storyline, writing and characters are UNFORGETTABLE!!! The make you feel, they show how love can overcome all. It is also one of those books that I don't feel like I can review properly. It is so beautiful, poignant and perfect that I don't think I can express it well enough. The author painted the canvas of this book with the hands of a master. She carved the words to be timeless and topical. She created a book that is all the things, everything and gives you all the feels. Bristol has a heart of gold and a tough exterior when she needs it. She is strong, she doesn't tolerate nonsense and she gives her all and then some. She loves fiercely and protects those she love with everything she has. She is the perfect other half of Grip. Grip...oh Grip...swoon!!! He is the book boyfriend I want to be real. He is alpha, but yet vulnerable, strong, and as sexy as sexy can get! He isn't afraid to show Bristol his heart or fears. He really is amazing! Still will make your emotions ride the Ferris wheel. There will be happy, euphoric highs and plummeting lows that you need tissues for. It will slowly give you a go round of emotions and create some occasional panic when everyday issues, that shouldn't be taking place occur. It will be the ride of your life with a breathtaking view! I can't believe this series is over. I will always cherish it and it will forever be ingrained in the fabric of my being! #Gripstol #StillSquad

It's been over a week and I'm still thinking about this book. It was just so much. Does that even make sense? It brought out so many emotions and feelings I wasn't expecting. I knew Grip and Bristol's final book would be epic. What I could never have guessed was the journey this book would take me on. I read Still in one sitting. I couldn't and wouldn't put it down. Bristol and Grip's love story took over my mind, my heart and my soul. Some moments were sweet, some were bitter. I cried on more than one occasion -- and I can count the number of books I've cried during on one hand. Still touched me in so many ways. Still wasn't just a romance, though. Like its predecessors, it was a social commentary directly related to today's society. Still built on the story that began in Flow and Grip and went deeper into the issues of race, interracial relationships, and the police. There were also new issues that I won't give away that were brought to attention and dealt with. Still was so eye-opening. Kennedy Ryan is such a phenomenal writer. I honestly could go on and on about how amazing this book is. I would if I could do it without giving away anything. Instead, I'm going to end by saying that if there's one series you don't want to miss in 2017 it's Grip. It's one of the best series I've read this year and in my entire life. It's simply stunning.

Be sure to read in the following order: Flow, Grip , Still. I’m using the same review for each book. This book is one of the best romance novels I’ve ever read. The story is unique and interesting and entertaining. The characters are mature and intelligent. Kennedy Ryan has such passion and has the ability to translate that passion to her writing. And she shows no fear in bringing the topic of race to this love story and asking some questions and discussing issues that we don’t typically see in romance novels. Ms. Ryan does not over-complicate or over-simplify the issues, she does not preach, she doesn’t tell her readers what to think. She simply raises real world questions and, I think, creates an opportunity for her readers to think about what some members of our communities experience. There is a really good poem written by Grip, the hot male lead, called Bruise that I think is very thought provoking. I hope that those of us who have read this book do not shy away from discussing the important questions asked. Social and racial issues aside, this book is funny sometimes and sexy sometimes and always moves at a good pace. This is not the first series I have read by this author so I know that the quality of the work in this series is very much the norm for her. She has become one of my favorite authors and I look forward to her next book.

You know how there are books you can never forget, and after reading them, you know you will never be the same??? The whole Grip Series is like that...but STILL has to be my favorite book of the series...♥️🌼🔥 STILL GAVE ME EVERY FEEL, and it has an important theme and message that can’t be ignored...but I laughed so hard, (The scene where they are shopping for a temporary New York apartment is worth the price of the book)....and I cried big, ugly, snot-nosed tears (I don’t want to know anyone who can get through The Grip Series, and especially, STILL, without shedding tears) and I LOVED every minute of it.....STILL has so much heart and soul......And, I am, completely, in love with Grip and Bristol....Ms. Ryan has made their chemistry, their love so strong, so hot, so intense, it’s palpable, and, well, Grip is just plain HOT!! ♥️🌼🔥 I’m sad this series is over....I could probably read 10 books about this couple... Kennedy Ryan continues to leave me speechless....Her words are moving and intelligent and inspiring and educational and powerful....and SO worth reading.... STILL is just more proof as to how much talent this author has and 5 stars will just never be enough....♥️🌼🔥

"An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times" I've known it since I read my first Kennedy Ryan book, but Still just solidifies it...Kennedy Ryan is an artist. I know she wasn't referencing herself when she chose this quote, but I'm appropriating it for her. She's absolutely brilliant and I am in awe of her. Her words are poetry and beauty and they hold me captive. Still, while still continuing to delve furthor into racial issues and issues of inequality that were in the forefront of Grip, is truly a love story. It's a love story between a man and a woman who know no bounds when it comes to their love. The love Bristol and Grip share is real, it's astounding, it's a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. And in Still, Ms. Ryan will have you feeling and reeling and reveling in their love. To steal a phrase from Bristol- "...I don't even have language..." to give this book, this series, justice. I didn't know I needed this book. That my heart and my soul needed it. But I did. They did. And Still gave me everything I didn't know I was looking for. It gave me true love that can handle anything thrown its way. It gave me true love that can stare down adversity and smack it in its face, both figuratively and literally. It gave me true love that can handle heartache and heartbreak and come out even stronger on the other side. Because these are two people who "love without walls." Always. Evermore. Even after. Still.

I mean...does it get better than Grip and Bristol? I am so dang glad that there was more to their story after Grip concluded. Because their love is epic. One for the ages. A romance that defies odds, societal norms, judgement, exes, and all the other garbage life can throw at someone. I loved how they faced their issues head on. Not as Grip or Bristol's problems. But their problems. They were a unit. An 'us'. And every obstacle, every naysayer, every blow didn't stand a chance against their love. It could move mountains. It changed hearts and lives. But please don't think by what I wrote above that Still is all mush and one big happily ever after. Far from it. Kennedy Ryan destroyed me with this book. My heart broke more than once for this couple. I can't adequately put into words all the things reading this book did to me. Days later it is still in my mind. Still ravaging my emotions. But Bristol and Grip and their limitless love was well worth it.

I’m speechless after finishing this book, it’s absolutely brilliant! I’m one of those readers who clamor for more Bristol and Grip. Overjoyed when Kennedy decided to write Still and it became one of my anticipated releases this year and she didn’t disappoint. Kennedy didn’t write just for the sake of writing a sequel but she wrote this book with finesse; her words are heartwarming that will touch you to the core. It’s beautifully written through and through. In Still, Bristol and Grip continue with their life together, some people still doubt their love for each other. What I like about this couple is their open communication to each other they may have some arguments just like any other couple but at the end of the day, they were able to resolve it. There’s a particular scene that totally wrecked me that, I need to stop reading for awhile because my vision went blurred with tears. It’s one of the most heart-wrenching decisions Bristol and Grip have to make. Will they make the right choice? How will this decision affect their relationship? Still is an endearing love story of two people, who knows what an unconditional love is. That no matter what life throws at them they'll face it together. This is one of the best series I've read this year. Kennedy Ryan just blows me away with this book. A real page-turner and those sexy times, sizzling! Grip can be such a dirty talker. *fans self* I greatly recommend this series, because the time I spent reading this series, was time well-spent!

I'm crying at the moment while writing this review. This book... This story is the perfect love story. I read a lot of books, romance books, and only once have I found a story where the love of the characters is so much that you just feel it but at the same time you are so jealous that you don't have it. Grip and Bristol are the definition of match made in heaven. There is no one else for them. The struggles they faced made me weep for them because they didn't deserve it. I discovered Kennedy Ryan a week ago and I've read 4 of her books since then. I'm amazed. With the first sentences I read, she easily came one of my favorite authors and I will keep reading everything I can find that she has written because Kennedy writes fantastic love stories and the sad parts? Dear lord you can feel the sad parts. She writes these stories so you can feel and live with the characters, be the characters. Read this series.

There's many times we say we don't have any words but this time that's not the case I just can't figure out how to justify my words for STILL. Kennedy words are like poetry. When she's telling a love story, when she's bringing reality out in her stories, and even when she's crushing your heart. "Ask me in a million seconds, ask me in a billion years, Do you love me? And I will say still." How I love Bristol. She never ceases to amaze me. This is the woman we should all want our daughters to grow up to be like. Strong, fair, and fierce. “I vow to stand with you through every circumstance. I promise to pick you up when you fall, to cherish you beyond reason, and to love you without walls.” Grip is an amazing man and the man our daughters should want to marry. He loves with his whole heart and protects with everything he is. Bristol and Grip face many challenges that they are aware of, but life no matter what always throws us a curve ball. ~They say God laughs when we make plans. When I go back to Bristol in the kitchen, I think that must be true. Kennedy brought her A game with this book. She made me swoon. She made me angry at times (not at her), she made me cry, and she made me believe that maybe one day we can live in a peaceful world. If only we had more Bristol's and Grips showing us the way.

*I Volunteered to review a Copy of this book from Social Butterfly PR* Thank you so very much Social Butterfly PR!! I am extremely honored and grateful!! 🙂 This has to be one of my most anticipated reads of not only this year but of all time! It did NOT disappoint! I can’t even begin to tell you the levels of happiness I felt being back in Grip and Bristol’s world. With every turn of the page I felt like i was returning home. Their story is unlike any other. Still hit me in the heart just as hard as Grip did if not more. Everything that these characters go through I felt it all and then some. Just like with Flow and Grip Ms.Ryan created a novel so poetically beautiful with Still. She writes about things that need to be talked about which makes me adore her even more. If you haven’t met Grip & Bristol yet you are missing out. Get Gripped!! Flow, Grip, and Still are books that you need to read. They don’t just grab you from the start they reach into your heart and make it beat with beauty. I hope that you fall in love with these books as much as I did and that they hit you in all of the feels my fellow book lovers!! 🙂

"There is no around, only through." There are so many things I highlighted in this book, but that right there sums up so many things and sticks with me. This book will definitely take you "through" a rollercoaster of emotions. It does NOT tiptoe "around" the challenges that Grip & Bristol face in our so-called modern era. It faces them head on. This alone puts it a cut above the rest, in my opinion. Kennedy Ryan has such a beautiful and poetic way of writing, it makes you feel...well..everything on the pages. It touches your soul, and leaves you with what I love to call a #Gripover. Now let's talk about Grip. Geez, where do I even begin. He is the perfect blend of alpha cocky protective mixed with romantic poet. There is no other hero before him that contains quite the potent mix of swagger that is Grip. He is strong, yet also sensitive and has flaws.Essentially what makes him so appealing is his "realness". Bristol is not your typical rich girl heroine. She has a strength that is admirable, and insecurities that we can all understand. She shows us that it is ok to break. The age old adage of "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger". Please please please I beg of you, READ THIS BOOK! It is not just a romance novel, it is soul changing. Kennedy Ryan I am again in awe of you and your ability to write. I hope this review does you and this book justice. Must read!!

Like I said in my review for book 1, Grip, I want to bow at Kennedy's feet. This woman was born to write. "Ask me in a million seconds, ask me in a billion years, Do you love me? And I will say still. Ask me when we toil, when we rest, when we fuss and fight. With the taste of anger burning my lips, I will say still." THIS is what a romance should be. THIS is the type of romance I imagine every person on the freaking planet aspires to have. What romance authors aspire to WRITE. "I will worship you. My eyes will never stray. My heart will never wander, gladly leashed to you all my days. I am fixed on you." Do you hear that? Oh, that's just the sound of my heart ripping out of my chest and throwing itself at Grip. That's just the sound of my sniffling the MILLION TEARS I shed while reading this epic story. "And when the years have passed, and we have watched a thousand sunsets, and we are bent, our bodies crooked with age ask me again. In the twilight, in the shadow of the life we have shared, ask me if I love you, and my heart will answer before my lips can part." This book is magic. It's despair. It's love. It's passion. It's EVERYTHING. "My love, my life, my heart never left your hands. Always, evermore, even after. Still." I cannot recommend it enough.

Can I just talk about the emotional rollercoaster ride that I just endured, thanks to Kennedy Ryan!! This series and book, along with the characters are EVERYTHING!! I went so far as to PM Kennedy Ryan about how much of a genius I thought she was very early the morning I finished. I couldn’t wait until I posted this review to let her know that the balance that she took great care to create for the ending of this series was beautifully executed. With Still, we get to continue the journey of Grip and Bristol. These two characters have journeys that I can personally relate to, emotionally connect with, and struggles that are in everyday life and news. Kennedy Ryan uses relevant issues of injustice, racism, law enforcement and minority communities, and soooo much more to create a moving, well-balanced, and needed story. The issues are handled with balance; at no time did I feel that one view was superior to another. This story will grab your heart and rip it apart. This story with make your heart soar with love. This story with make you think!! I loved every agonizing up and down, tears that I shed, times that I fanned myself from the heat, and topics that made me examine my own thoughts and beliefs. I cannot say enough amazing things about this book and the series!! I think everyone should read it and be moved! Provided as an ARC for a voluntary and honest review.

Where do I even begin? Kennedy Ryan absolutely slayed me with this conclusion to Grip and Bristol's journey. What they went through in Flow and Grip pales in comparison to Still. The love connection between these two is so fierce and unyielding that even the worst of tragedies can't pull them apart. And trust me, they endure a lot. I think this book has been my ugliest cry EVER. You better have an entire box of tissues on hand when you dive in, because nothing will prepare you for the direction things go. Grip has officially become my favorite book boyfriend. His blindingly loyal commitment to not only Bristol, but his culture and community, will have you reevaluating your own life and the company you keep. He's smart without being pretentious, socially conscious beyond compare and would go to the ends of the earth to protect those he loves. But Bristol, she doesn't take crap from anyone, especially those who threaten the state of her relationship with Grip. Even in 2017, interracial dating can be a touchy subject for some and isn't always accepted in society. Silly, but true. I loved how willing Kennedy was in making these characters vulnerable in their worst moments. We aren't always strong. Sometimes we have to accept that and let others lend a helping hand. The entire Grip series has shot up to one of my all time favorites. 5 stars many times over.

Hands down. The best book I’ve read this year. No question about it. Kennedy Ryan just killed, resurrected, and then proceeded to kill me again. This story is one that everyone should be reading. It’s simply breathtaking. There are no other words to describe it since STILL literally took my breath away. When I first heard that there would be another book, I wasn’t sure where Kennedy Ryan could go because it was already so perfect. All I knew was that I wanted more Grip and Bristol! My expectations, which were already huge, were just blown to hell. Ryan blew them right to hell. I can’t even form the words to explain how I feel about this book. So freaking beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything more beautiful than Grip and Bristol’s love story. This is the story of what happens after the guy gets the girl. This is a story of absolute, unconditional love. STILL opened my heart and split it wide open before stitching it back together full of love and happiness. I don’t get to experience many books that leave me feeling the way this one did. When I do, it’s stuck with me forever. This book is one of those and it will stay in my heart always. I cannot wait until STILL is released to the world. If I could, it would get way more than 5 stars. If you don’t listen to anything I say ever again, listen to this: READ. THIS. BOOK. NOW.

Still is the best book of the three book series: Flow, Grip and Still. It's the interracial love story of Grip and Bristol, Still. There's lots of gritty realism dealing with race and their response to it. At times, Bristol was so understanding of the abuse she suffered for being a white woman in love with a black man. She was so understanding that she often came off as a Ms. Goody Two Shoes. Grip was so in love with Bristol that he was willing to give up everyone in his life. He never had to other than Jade. I wonder what what have happened had he really had given up his entire black family, friends and community. Would they have been accepted as warmly in Bristol's white world? I doubt the book would have touched so many emotions, especially love. The author really knew the black world, the good, the bad and the ugly. It seemed she only knew the bad and the ugly about the white world. Still resolves all questions that I had left over from Grip. I didn't rate the book higher because the sex was just too descriptive, over the top and just too much. I know this author writes erotic books. I put up with it because her story is so intriguing. The anal sex was a bridge too far, even though I skipped most of it. Would love to read more on Dr. Israel Hammond and if he learned to love regardless of race, creed or color. I would love to read more about Grip and Bristol as they raise their biracial family. Going through racism yourself is one thing but watching your children go through is another. Even money doesn't prevent it. That could be an excellent book with less erotica.

This story took my whole heart and just played basketball with it. I haven't poured my heart out in tears in so long. I needed this story. I needed this series. Wow! This is totally on my top 10 list as far as series goes. Shoot, as far as love stories goes. Being a mother who has experienced lost before. Who has experienced the racism of being from Southern California and driving while black. This whole series is what I needed and I believe what so many more people in this world needs to read. Hats off to you Kennedy Ryan!

I have a hard time putting into words how I feel about a book so usually I don't write reviews but this one can not go without one. This series hit home in a way I didn't see coming and knocked me off my feet (this happened in book 3). I was already going to give it 4 stars for the brilliant writing and making me think outside of the normal box I am in but that 3rd book took it to a dozen stars but unfortunately I can only give it 5. Just download it. You will not be sorry!

How can I do this book justice? It truly deserves all the stars. This is a story I’ll never forget and plan to re-read often. I’m in awe of the author for writing such a beautiful story, her writing is phenomenal, lyrical and impactful! Still is a poignant and outstanding story, with depth, relevance and substance. Grip and Bristol are definitely one of my favorite romance couple. Reading their story was total bliss and left me completely emotional. They share the deepest, most honest connection. They never waver in their love for each other or in their certainty that they belong together, they are partners for life, and it gets them through the toughest of times. Grip is passionate about the causes affecting his community and he wants to use his fame to do some kind of good. He wants to have an impact, to stand for something. But obviously, it requires a lot of him. Bristol has chosen Grip, she has put him ahead of her career. He is the one she wants more than anything and she’ll always fight for him. She has found her place in his world, she loves his passion and his beautiful soul. Like Grip and Bristol’s Ferris Wheel under a starry sky, this book brought out all the feels. It is heartbreaking and breathtaking, a true masterpiece! I highly recommend Flow, Grip and Still.

Nearly a month later, and I’m still hung up on this book. I know many people read romance as an escape to everyday worries and events. I read for that reason as well, and many books fit that bill. It isn't often that a "romance" novel is socially and culturally relevant, addressing issues that are going on right this moment in my country (I'm not going to assume everyone lives in the States). That is the genius of Still (and Flow and Grip, because you cannot read Still without reading both of these first, you just can't). Ryan so beautifully, painfully captures the reality of both the climate of the racial issues in the States right now, as well as the struggles that so many interracial relationships face. Grip and Bristol are serious "relationship goals." They love fiercely, passionately, and honestly even when it's ugly and it hurts. I wasn't sure where Ryan was going to take them in Still and how it could even come close to the perfection of Grip, but trust that she does. There were places that utterly broke me and I had to pause for some time to get my emotions together and to clear my eyes. And the way she wraps it all up? I know I've said it before, but it's the best way to express it: sweet and utter perfection.

This book is absolutely everything. I couldn’t stop thinking about Grip and Bristol after reading Grip and now I’m pretty sure they’ll never leave me. Their story is so beautiful and intricate and captivating that it’ll always stay with me. To think that Grip and Bristol would go straight to a happily ever after would be a disservice to these characters and the world that Kennedy Ryan created for them. They struggle, but they survive and thrive. Still finds its perfection in how hard it is. Of course it’s hard, real life is hard. This is not an epilogue novel. It’s what happens before the epilogue. It’s the ways that every day life can hit you. It’s the highs and the lows. You know that Grip and Bristol are sure of each other, but they get tested so much in Still. Things aren’t easy for them and they have to overcome so much to get to that happily ever after that they 100% deserve. If you think your love for Grip’s love couldn’t get any bigger, it will. If you think your love of Bristol strength and determination couldn’t get any bigger, it will. This book puts their best and worst under a magnifying glass and there’s no other way to come out of it other than with more love for them and their journey.

Grip and Bristol find themselves moving forward with their lives. They know that being an interracial couple will cause issues for the rest of their lives. They don't expect the backlash that still surrounds them at times. Grip finds out that his cousin, Jade, is still causing problems and sets her straight. Bristol was kind of sensitive at times and needed some more backbone at points. She did stand up for Grip when she felt it was warranted. Grip did wind up being the glue to their relationship. Time and time again he would have to get Bristol to see what was right in front of her - him. He was unwavering in his love. When something unthinkable happens to them, they are left trying to mend broken hearts. Grip knows that if they don't face it together they will lose their relationship. Bristol struggles and has a hard time finding her way out of the darkness that surrounds her. She finds Grip patiently waiting for her and has to decide if she is going to let him in. It was difficult to read at points and does contain quite a bit of sadness in parts of it. Overall a good continuation of their story and an interesting look at race relations for part of it.

"A love with no walls" is the very best way to define the love between Bristol and Marlon James. Once my eyes finally stopped leaking tears of joy and happiness, of heartache and loss, and the exquisite poetry written between the pages of this book....I went back and reread the 33 highlights I had in this book and just sat in awe of Kennedy Ryan. Her words are magical. Her poems beautiful. (I still say Bruise from Grip really does need to be a song in today's society) This story is so beautifully written, heartfelt and poignant. It is not only eye-opening, but so emotionally moving that I know it will stay with me forever. If you have not read these books, I implore of you to pick them up. There are so many lessons in this series, so many critically shaped moments in this series that give a face to the many hardships in our society. It is harsh. It packs a punch. There are moments through the entire series that are not pretty. And yet at the very end of the day, its a story about a love withstanding all obstacles. "Black, white, rich, poor - when it rains, we all get wet." Bravo to Kennedy Ryan on a HUGE job well done. I am only sad to see it end.....

“Emotion tells you about love, but hard times prove it. How can you know something is great unless it’s been tested? Until then, it’s just an assumption. It’s a question, but life has a way of answering.” Wow, oh wow! I didn’t think Grip and Bristol’s story could get any better than Grip, but Still has blown me away! What an incredible story. Filled with immense emotions, and a love so profound that your heart will burst, this incredible journey of love is one that will stay with you long after you’ve read it. I never wanted this story to end. “Don’t stop knowing me better than everyone else does.” Kennedy Ryan is my author superhero! The writing and journey of this story is like no other. I lived and breathed this story. Grip and Bristol have a connection and bond so deep that you feel it in everything! Their loyalty, their honesty, the way the persevere together, they are the ultimate couple! There are a multitude of things that happen in this story. I laughed, I cried like a baby, I hurt, I loved; I was an emotional rollercoaster. This story is a complete journey and it’s absolutely breathtaking! “Always. Evermore. Even after. Still.”

4.5 stars! If Grip was angsty and intense, Still is emotional and heartbreaking. I should have known going into this book based on the person who recommended it to me *ahem* CHRISTY *ahem* how utterly tender and heartbreaking this book would be. Christy is the Queen of the ugly cry books and I don't know why I didn't remember that. Anyways, this book was beautiful. I thought Bristol and Grip's story had wrapped up pretty well in the book before, but this one was a look into the happily ever after and them working on keeping their love intact. If Grip was about getting to the love, this book was about what you do with love once you've found it. Kennedy Ryan has such beautiful words! Nothing is half done in this book, you can tell the author poured her heart and soul into this story and these characters. Ryan has found a forever fan in me, and she doesn't even realized the level of fangirl she has activated in me. Top recommendation and this series is one of my favorite I've read this year. I'm going to be pushing Bristol and Grip's story onto anyone and everyone who will listen!

I am in awe of these characters. I cannot express how much I felt for them and their family. The ordeal Bristol and Grip had to go through was so heart-wrenching I could barely keep myself from crying. Even now, I feel all the emotions and can’t get past them. This book makes you feel so much! ... Reading Still was such an emotional ride. I dived into it, not knowing really what to expect and I was thrown for yet another loop. It was painful to read, but also, so worth it. Once again, Kennedy Ryan did a great job of bringing awareness about thought-provoking subjects that we don’t easily think about. Throughout it all, it was an amazing read and I was left craving more of my new favorite characters. PS: I decided to post my review on here too, but you can find it in its entirety on Goodreads.

Wow, this has to be the best book I ever read. In my mind the only thing I can compare it to after reading it "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah. I have to admit it took me days to finish the story and I'm not sure why, it was like I wanted to savior every word. I even found myself going back to re-read parts that I was not ready to leave just yet. I thought Rhyson and Kia were awesome story with the deep souls they shared. But Grip and Bristol took my breath away. I laughed, loved and cried with them. FLOW GRIP AND STILL! Best series ever and definitely I will be reading it again. I have never read a book so intently, that I feel like the characters are real live folks. Kennedy you are an excellent writer and you have totally outdone yourself with this one. I read other reviews before actually reading STILL, now I understand...... whew. You deserve whatever award they have for Authors. Because you just nailed it. You should be on everyone's best selling list as #1. This book deserves more than five stars, but that all we are allowed. 😊

If this was able to get more stars, I would graciously give them. I don't even know where to begin with this love story. Because, that is exactly what it is. A true, in awe of, what we should inspire for when we love some one love story. It is one of a kind. Grip won me over in Flow and he kept me in Grip but the love that I have for that character grew leaps and bounds in Still. I read this book straight through. I mean, other than the times I laid it down to dry my tears or catch my breath. I have never in all my years of writing had a book take my breath. Make me completely and utterly speechless. The twists and turns.. The ups and downs... It took my heart out. Ripped it apart. And tried to put it back together although it is now tattered and scared. There is no other way to describe the love between these two characters but the word STILL. I could go on and on gushing over this. It is the top read EVER for me. It is an absolute must if you believe in love. And if you believe in Still.

I have read thousands of books. This one will stay with me forever. It is so rare that an author is able to convey such a palpable, visceral love as Grip and Bris with all of the turmoil and struggle. In addition to successfully juxtapose it against a meaningful racial, social and cultural backdrop that is as equally addressed and presented from such disparate points of view is exceptional to say the least. I originally borrowed this book only to return it and purchase it. Kudos to Kennedy for a brilliant novel. She’s on my automatic to buy list now!!

When I heard that Kennedy Ryan was giving us another full length book on Grip and Bristol's story I was so excited. This couple taught me so much in Flow and Grip, and my love for them is unwavering. Their love for each other has no boundaries, and although they seem as different as night and day they are perfect together. The way they fight to protect each other, to be together, to show the world that their love is everlasting is so poignant and beautiful. The way they stand together through social adversity and personal trials and loss is awe inspiring. I love how Ms. Kennedy brought real world issues into this series, not afraid to face head on the challenges faced today. I learned countless things about issues I didn't have a clear picture of, and my heart broke with Grip and Bristol at many times throughout reading. I would say that if a reader could pick only one series to read this year, the Grip series would be it. I daresay that this could be the series of a lifetime to read....

Unconditional love. That was the theme throughout this whole series. While Grip had unconditional love from his mother, Bristol struggle with this concept her whole life. It is the mark of a true artist that can wring strong emotions from a reader and Kennedy Ryan is a true artist! I could feel every emotion of Grip and Bristol. This book also made me look at some of my own preconceived notions and biases when it comes to people of other races. It is a fact that women of color will look at a black man who marries outside his race as a traitor, and forgetting that women of color have that same option. The heart wants what the heart wants and Grip was constant about loving Bristol despite all the obstacles that were thrown at them. Kennedy, saying thank you for this story seems so small but this was truly one of these best love stories I have ever read!!

"“I’ll always come for you, Bristol.” He said it after eight years of waiting for me. He said it when he came to LA after our fight. He’s said it in a million ways with and without words. He says it with his heart, and I have to believe him because when I was at my lowest and thought all was lost, he found me in hell and brought me home." I'm amazed by this story, amazed by this couple. Grip and Bristol have a journey full of love, steam, happiness, heartbreak and the worst kind of loss. In this book the author also touches delicate racism topics but they are handled in an amazing way. We get strong characters and at the end our amazing couple manages to survive the odds and get their happy ever after. It was not an easy rode but they deserve happiness very much. Loved the epilogue as well.

5 stars is simply not enough to give. I will never ever forget this story. My review is more of thank you to Ms.Ryan for giving us a third book when she decided to continue Grip and Bristol's love story. Thank you for your brilliant words Kennedy. Thank you for taking us on this epic journey. Thank you for reaching into my heart that is so full of love for this poetic, glorious, touching, magnificent story. It's real, raw, intense, sexy and simply put outstanding! A love story that dared to shine through excruciating circumstances. A love so strong even when life is cruel and ugly at times. YOU took me to me knees but picked me back up, made me think, made me cry, made me laugh, made me believe that no matter what life throws at you to believe in the power of love. Thank you Kennedy, I'm here giving you a standing ovation for taking a chance to give us more of your heart and soul with writing this epic life/love story.

This book is amazing and literally one of the best books I’ve read all year. This story took me to places I didn’t even think about and I honestly wasn’t ready at some points. This story made me cry and made my heart soar. It’s a true reflection of the times and a must read for everyone. The real life social issues discussed during this book need to be focused on by everyone. As long as we don’t remain ignorant to the issues facing everyone, we can really start to change society. I loved the focus on real life personal issues in a relationship or marriage. Grip and Bristol are true love personified. Love is not easy but as long as you go through everyday together, you can overcome anything. I loved the heat braking direction this story took. It was just so REAL. Kennedy Ryan is officially one of my all time favorite authors. I wasn’t ready for this series, but I’m so glad I found it. 💜

How can I attempt to put into words the magnitude of emotion I am feeling right now? Grip and Bristol how excited was I to get MORE of them. This isn't a just a story this is a journey. The words written on these pages will sear your soul . I've been marked #Gripped , yes that's what I'm calling it. I have laughed I have cried I have been angry . I feel broken. I am very thankful . I loved every single word while some moments I wanted to throw my kindle and drink myself into a stupor I can't wait to read this all over again! Bristol and Grip are remarkable, and my words can't do them, their love or story justice. The Poetic Beauty in Kennedy Ryan's writing is something that everyone needs to experience you must it's unbelievable. This was such an inspiring series it needs to read by all!

"Dwell in possibility." This phrase has kept coming to my mind months after I read Still, because it's the kind of book that connects and stays with you on a deep level. I think sometimes you read a book at the exact moment when you need it the most. That was the case with Still, which is beautifully and impeccably written by Kennedy Ryan. The feels, the writing, the intensity of the story... it all spoke to me. When I read Grip (book 1 of this series) I thought it was the book to beat. But then I got to part 2 of Still, and I was so not ready for it. It made me sobbed uncontrollably, but I'm glad I read it because it connected with me. And yes, it was a tough read, but so worth it. Truly a must read, because it will break and mend your heart. And I'm pretty sure it will stay with you forever.

I am fascinated with Kennedy Ryan's style of writing. She always sucks me in right from the start. I remember when I read Flow. It sucked me right in and I just had to read Grip. And once I finished Grip, I was just *figuratively* walking around, high on the story. It was intense. Now onto Still. Grip and Bristol is STILL the best couple I've read this year. Their chemistry is just...WOW! I love every aspect of their relationship, their passion, their willingness to do everything to make each other happy. I appreciate the tiny details of the story. It's not just focused on Bris and Grip, but also on the people surrounding them and their work. I love how the book include issues in the society. Still is not just a love story, but a book on social awareness. Scattered across the pages are funny banter, emotional scenes, swoon-worthy lines, and a love so strong, you'll want it for yourself.

STILL is book two in the Grip series and is the swoon worthy, dreamy, spectacular conclusion to Bristol and Grip's passionate saga. (Just by that one sentence, can you guess how much I LOVED this book??) I'll admit that when I finished GRIP, I was pretty satisfied with the ending and I was a tad reluctant to pick up this book because I was afraid it would be redundant or unnecessary to the storyline. HOWEVER, I'll say again...I.LOVED.This.Book! Ms. Ryan managed to write an exceptional story that revolves around issues that are prevalent and REAL in today's society without sounding preachy or feeling cheesy. But at the core of this wonderfully multifaceted gem of a tale is a love that's so profound, it took my breath away! This is a lovely, fairytale end to a divine romance (with a few surprises that of course made me cry like a baby) that I'm definitely adding to my READ AGAIN E-SHELF. Told from dual POVs.

Brilliant! I Haven't been able to pick up another book just yet as this one is still sinking in. Every once in a while you read a book that gets into your bones and makes you think differently, makes you contemplate issues you have never experienced before. This is one of those books. The issues this couple have to deal with are really outside the normal of where most authors go. They are deep yet thought provoking and leave you saying WOW when it's all said and done. Not to mention the incredible love story between Grip and Bristol which was pretty amazing. They have a remarkable connection and fight fiercely for their relationship despite everything they face. It is sizzling yet tender and poetic at the same time. I absolutely loved it! Flow, Grip, and Still have a place with my ALL time favorites. What a great story...well done! Can't wait for the next book Kennedy Ryan! Your writing blows me away!

I'm not sure there are enough superlatives to describe this book. For me, I read and loved Flow and Grip, so I was expecting to love Still. Expectation met. I loved Still. What I wasn't expecting was to have my heart wrenched out along the way. I was so distraught reading parts of this book, I wasn't sure I'd make it through. Ok, yes, I'm a bit sensitive. I grabbed my tissues, had myself more than one "ugly cry" and pushed on reading this epic love story and learning so much about various issues relevant to our lives today. In my opinion, Still is a beautifully written, captivating and satisfying love story for all time. I highly recommend this book. It took my breathe away and left me wanting more.

This book, series had my heart and soul. WOW!! Fantastic writing, enthralling story and the love story wrapped with so much angsts, patience and faith. This is love! Must read! My only recommendation would be to Read: Flow, then read Rhyson and Kia’s story,3 books, then go back to Grip and Still. It makes the story flow (no pun intended). My new favorite Author, hands down Kennedy Ryan!!

There have been very few times that I've had to wait a day or two to write a review because I'm still emotionally invested in it. This is one of those times... The finale to Grip and Bristol's story gutted me. This epic trilogy will haunt me for a long time. This is beyond just a writer putting words to paper. I thought "Flow" and "Grip" were poetry. "Still" is a sonnet, unlike anything else I've ever read. This series was my first taste of Kennedy Ryan. I did not read these books, I experienced them. Breathtaking. Transcendent. Tragic. Important. Relevant. Grace. Redemption. Crushing. Soul shattering. An epic love. Grip and Bristol are fierce. Kennedy Ryan's story is a masterpiece of emotional poetry that would make Pablo Neruda weep.

I don't think any review I put together will do this book justice, but here goes... I have never felt such a love and connection from a couple, all the way back to Flow. But in Still, they transcend to something all of us would kill to have; an epic love so strong and palpable that it can endure anything, even the unimaginable. What they share makes you look at things differently and highlights the judgment that we're all guilty of simply because we don't know or don't understand. The love they share changes you as much as it did them. I was hooked right away and couldn't tear myself from this book until the last page. Still deserves so much more than five stars. Not only is it my favorite Kennedy Ryan book, it's one of my favorite books ever.

Kennedy Ryan is a genius. Passion, devotion, anguish painted in vivid color making a masterpiece of the story of Grip and Bristol. It’s a beautiful story. All 3 books of this series are, but this book, this one is best. This is the first book I have bought after reading it as part of my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I knew I wanted it as part of my permanent library. I bought the entire series.

Amazing! A must read. I couldn’t put these books down! Kennedy Ryan is a gifted writer and I can’t wait to get my hands on more of her books!

When Bristol and grip finally have their relationship going great and are able to work through anything, life throws them a curve ball that no one's ever wants to experience. Will this break them or will they pull through? Is their love and commitment to each other strong enough to lean on and survive or will they push each other away and loose everything they have worked for? Still had me in tears, heartbroken for these characters and what they were feeling. I could never imagine the pain that they suffered and while it may just be a story, the hard truth is that people go through situations like this all the time. I will not spoil anything, you will have to read for yourself. It was a great read and a great ending to grip and bristols story.

WOW! There truly are no words to describe this story. Grip & Bristol's love is like no other. Their love mirrors each others in a way that is magical. This book is so much more than a love story. There's the love we witnessed in Grip. There's heartbreak that no one should ever experience. There's eye opening issues that are faced head on. There are acceptances that we never thought were possible. Every sentence in every chapter has MEANING! These words make you feel, and make you think about things that we don't normally think about. This couple will not easily be forgotten, no matter how many books I read after this. Their love, their journey, their commitment to each other, is like none I've ever read about.

OMGoodness!!! My 1st AWESOME read of 2018. I'm a happy girl. This story was just too much for my heart. My soul. This was an exceptional piece of writing here. What an incredibly, raw journey you get, with Grip & Bristol. I could not have foreseen a better closing to their story and journey. It broke my heart. Then made it soar. I cried happy and heartbreaking tears. I laughed until my stomach hurt. And I blushed like a hot sweaty tomato. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. I HIGHLY recommend this read. This mini series of sorts... Please start this journey at the beginning with the Prequel, Flow, then Book 1, Grip., before diving in here with Still You will not be sorry. You're welcome ;) #HappyReading.

Still is without a doubt one of the best books I have ever read. I was sooo excited to learn that Kennedy Ryan waa going to give is more Grip and Bristol because I was totally captivated and enamored with Flow and Grip. Well, let me tell you that there is no comparison, this book took it all on its own and gave this couple so much dimension, intimacy and growth that I was left speechless. I never wanted it to end. Kennedy Ryan wrote each word with such eloquency and poignancy not only giving us one of the most powerful, heartfelt, passionate love storied in contemporary romance but touching on issues that are REAL, sending readers a very important message. Grip's story will be forever in my heart.

All I can promise is that through everything, we’ll have each other. -Grip Still is a page turning, heart clenching novel. Marlon "Grip" James and Bristol Gray believed they could survive anything together. They're in love and despite their ups and downs, adversity, scandal, ridicule, their love has always outweighed anything. Grip and Bristol now face a loss that no couple ever wants to experience. Will love be enough to see them through? Will they still be able to save, protect, support, and love one another? Still is about love, loss, and sacrifice. The characters and situations are real. The book is well written and just flows! Kennedy Ryan does not disappoint in the final installment of this series.

5+ BEAUTIFUL INTENSE STARS!! The conclusion of this intense epic love story deserves more than 5 stars. I loved the beautiful relationship that Grip and Bristol have, always there for each other through everything. This story has all the feels, it hit every emotion button I have. I felt like I was on a emotional rollercoaster and what an epic ride it was. Kennedy Ryan loves her characters so much that you will feel all their emotions like they are friends or family members. This is one series and book you definitely need to read. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Grab some tissues, lots of them. I had to the a breather after reading this. I had so many thoughts and feelings. It is overwhelming and gut wrenching, happy and sad, amazing and infuriating all rolled into one. This to me portrays love in the best way. Through the struggles and the laughs it stayed true. There poems included are a work of genius and oh how I hope they make it into a book for themselves 😉 Once again she gave us over the top and in your face awesomeness. I loved the story of Grip and Bristol, the political aspects and views were brave yet well played, I cannot rave enough about this book! My top read of the year!!!

Yes I spent my New Years's eve and Early morning reading this book. It captured me and would not let go. Still has so much emotion. If I had read the description I would have to say it would probably not have been something I would pick. But because of the two previous books in this series. Flow and Grip. I had to read it. And once I got started I could not stop. Hence my book hangover today, but what a way to start the year. Kennedy Ryan has flown to the top of authors I want to read. I will be reading more

When someone says, “you’ll feel all the feels” about something, I usually just nod and move on without considering what that means. Now I know. In this book (in this series, really), you Will Feel ALL the feels. I can’t even begin to convey all the emotions that I felt while experiencing Grip and Bristol’s story. You feel their hope, selflessness, anguish, bitterness, joy, heartbreak, pride, and determination, each at some point in this story, all the while somehow being comforted by their overwhelming, profound devotion and love for each other. My words cannot convey what Kennedy Ryan has done in this book. You must read it.

Wow. Wow, wow, wow... This is the only word that comes to mind when i think about this book. It was so powerful and emotional. It wasn't simply a love story but has you changing your way of thinking. It was so sweet, loving, and understanding from both Grip and Bristol. I felt like I grew with them in their relationship and really felt the pain they went through. Kennedy Ryan has such a way with her writing that really gets the reader captured in the story, and for that I am so grateful. Best book series I have read in the entire 2018.

Oh my gosh! This book was awesome. I just love Bristol and Grip. I felt ever emotion you could imagine reading this book. They showed us what real love and commitment should look like in a relationship. We love who love no matter the race. There were so many lesson and history told in this story. Ryan Kennedy did excellent job bring it all together with so much passion. Grip and Bristol have become one of my favorite romance characters. Their love was able to withstand one of the most traumatic experiences anyone could go through even though it was not easy. Ryan Kennedy keep writing great books! I am definitely a fan.

This book is a MUST READ! Kennedy Ryan is a true wordsmith. The journey she takes you is filled with love, heartache and understanding what is important. She is able to weave her story into your soul. Woven throughout are issues relevant in our society and gives a new light to how love can overcome hate. The main character Grip is a poet turned rapper. Kennedy is the true poet. Her words are magic. They leave you breathless. This is a gritty, sexy, hard hitting romance with so much more! After reading the end of Grip and Bristol’s journey you will love them always, evermore, even after STILL.

This is a 5 star read for me, so much so that I can't wait for the 18th so I can purchase the audiobook and experience it all over again. For me, this series was one of the best new adult series I've experienced in a long while and I loved it. If you're a romance lover who enjoys a happy ending, but a realistic way to get to that, then you'll love this series.

This three book series is definitely in my top 3 reads. So beautifully written and mind stirring. I really like the way the issues of race and discrimination feature in these books. I also love the way both Grip and Bris remain unapologetic in their journey together! Absolute must read!

Ugh. I read lots of reviews that warned about the tragedy that would befall Grip & Bristol. I thought I would be fine. I was so sure I would be fine, I read this book while I was at work. I was not fine. I was sobbing at my desk. Kennedy Ryan is an incredible author. Her prose is compelling and her characters live and breathe on the page. I love Grip & Bristol-their relationship, their growth, their families, all of it. I will definitely pick up more of Ryan’s work, but later. My heart needs time to heal.

This woman, Kennedy Ryan, knows how to steal your breath, grab your heart, and descimate your soul with just her words. I can’t put into words how well written this book is. I woke up at 6:30 am and couldn’t put this book down until I finished this evening. I was put on a rollercoaster of emotions and I LOVED everything about it. Don’t think - just 1 click this novel. I promise you will not regret it. Thank you Kennedy for giving us a Grip and Bristol. I want to steal them and never give them back. STILL

Incredible series. Wonderful love story with rich story lines. Read in order. This is the last book in the series.

The absolute PERFECT way to end a truly gripping series. The challenges and obstacles Grip and Bristol face are so raw and heartbreaking, you can't help but fight for them right along their side. Kennedy Ryan is a truly unique writer in the sense that she can make me see things in a new light, in ways I never thought of. The reality that love doesn't see in color is a beautiful backdrop to this incredible series. This will absolutely be a reread for me for years to come.

The conclusion to Grip and Bristol's story is every bit as emotional and raw as you would expect. There was a great deal of gritty, hard to imagine and real story to tackle, but layered with the intense, poetic way Ms. Ryan writes her characters. While I spent a great deal of this book swooning and laughing, there were deep, heart-wrenching subjects addressed... And they were addressed with respect and honesty and so much tenderness. Well done.

Love is color blind. Society is not. This kind of ignorance has been a reality in society for generations. This story poignantly shows the effects of racial divide tucked into a heartbreakingly beautiful love story. All the feels. I want to hug Kennedy Ryan for writing this incredible book. I added Grip to my book boyfriend list. I think I'm going to start a book girlfriend list with Bristol at the top. Her love, commitment, and strength were awe-inspiring. Still is not to be missed. Please read this series in order. FLOW GRIP STILL

This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. It's beyond beautiful. The characters are Soo unbelievably amazing! This series has a power couple and I cannot think of another book that has that. In other stories either the hero is wonderful and the heroine is weak or the heroine is fabulous and the hero is a jerk. That's not the case with this series.I LOVE Grip and Bristol EVERY ONE NEEDS to read this series. The story that goes along with the romance is exquisite, marvelous, awe-inspiring

's Ryan is a very talented writer. This series has influenced my heart and thoughts. If only we could all come to each other with open minds and hearts to truly listen and react with humanity and respect. While there are many ways we are all different, our differences are not something to judge but to understand and respect. Not that everyone is likable or will get along with each other, but there is too much division and hate...and nothing good grows from there. Blessings to you

This series of books, starting before Grip and Bristol and ending with Still is absolutely amazing. The ups and the downs all feel real, like it could happen to any one of us, not stuff that's stupid or that makes woman look stupid or "stupid but cute", this is real stuff that had me in tears with a heart full of emotion. Start with Rhyson and Kai and end with this. Each book is better than the last and I NEVER say that.

In my time using kindle unlimited, I have loved many books, lingered over them, hesitated to exchange them for new ones. Never yet have I purchased one to have on my downloads forever. I wasn't done reading this book before I had to own it. I'm not saying anything about the plot or the characters. This is books two. You wouldn't be here if you didn't already love Grip and Bris. But believe this, Kennedy Ryan delivers. This book pulls feelings out of the reader that are impossible to tame. I am unhesitatingly a fan, from here forward.

I have not stopped crying since I finished this book half an hour ago. Grip what a powerful soul he has. To write the songs and poems he does. His endless love for Bristol. To dream about a love so rare and endless takes my breath away. Zoe there are no words😥 Bringing each other back to life to love to be always forever Still. Kennedy Ryan thank you for this amazing story. Bigotry exists in your heart if it's imprinted on you. I hope that in my lifetime í will see it dnd.💜💜💜

This book took me a while to get through, and it isn’t because I wasn’t enjoying it or appreciating it. It was because my time management skills suck! Besides that, I’m so happy that I was finally able to pick this book up and conclude Grip and Bristol’s story. This definitely was one of the greatest conclusions I’ve read this year. I want to read more by Kennedy Ryan because her books aren’t just romance drive, but they also have an element of realness/relevancy that I have not come across with other contemporary books.

The conclusion to Grip and Bristol's story is mind blowing and inspiring...I'm left without word. Ms Ryan, I'll forever be in your debt for writing their story of friendship, love, agony, grit and endurance. It leaves us all searching or have already found our life partner who embodies STILL

This was one of the most beautiful heartfelt stories I have ever read and I could not put it down. It totally consumed me with love and emotions!!!! This was a really sexy romance but with so much hot all consuming love and passion!!!! Extremely Hot, but so much MORE!!! I wish I could give this book 10 stars!!!! The Series started slow but by book 2 it was consuming!!!! Just read all 3 books , you won't be sorry😃😃😃😃😃

Finally. I've been waiting so long for another book that I couldn't put down and it's been a long time coming. Romantic, yes. Steamy, oh hell yes. Poignant to the point of tears (I can't remember the last time I cried reading a book). Added to all that was societal message that made me really think about what's going on in our country. I loved everything about this series and this will definitely be a re-read for me.

I have bought so many of this authors books. But this has to be my favorite of hers without question. The love that extends with those these to characters is on such a primal level. There is nothing stronger. A must read! Even with the "taboo" issue of interracial marriage, because it still is. The passion and lack of ignorance is what makes this book worth it all.

There are no words to express the ride through this book. I have been waiting for Still and it was so worth the wait. The turmoil that Marlon and Bristol face had me in tears a couple of timea while reading. But at the same time it opened my eyes to things I never thought of. I am so glad that Kennedy has the words and guts to write such a book. Do Not miss. I think everyone should read this book.

I thought Grip was ah inspiring but Still is ten fold!! Kennedy has done it yet again. Tore you to pieces and heals you yet again. I just got done and everything that was addressed in this book was beautifully written!! I truly do not have proper words to describe how much this series has changed me. My perspective on things I have no first hand knowledge on, she has me taking a step back and seeing it the eyes of another. Bravo, bravo Mrs. Ryan, bravo!!

What a series. Did not expect this one at all when I spotted the second book on my freebie list. I got the first book as well and read all three in 24 hours. Beautifully written. Well researched and just amazingly diverse and interesting. I can not express how much I recommend this series. It's not your usual musician meets girl story. It's beautiful and real and I have chills. Seriously. Read it. 10++++++ stars.

5 Stars is not enough. It isn’t. Often I expect a series to taper off in Intensity but no, not this one. Kennedy Ryan weaves her magic through the words to the point where you felt every single thing. It’s been a long time since I cried the number of tears I did reading this. This book was difficult to read in parts. It all just felt too real. It’s beautiful and sad and a must read.

This series has me so overwhelmed with emotion . I can't begin to tell you how epic this series is. This author brought to life real problems in our society in the most beautiful way. Grip has become my all time favorite go to man!! I loved Bristol and felt every emotion like I actually knew them. If you aren't moved by this you have no feelings. All I can say is grab it now !!!

This series started "normal". Typical romance novels type stuff. But this book? It's heartwrenchingly beautiful. The issues discussed and the real life tragedies gone through will have you not only debating your view of the world but in my case sobbing. Not tearing up but absolutely sobbing at a loss that is understood only by people that have been there. Well done Ms Ryan. Well done.

Not only is the poetry beautiful but what I love about Kennedy is that she seems to cover difficult topics and lets you see both sides of the issue Her books are so good that you already have plans to ro watch it yourself

Holy cow! This series just keeps taking on poignant, timely issues that not everyone likes to talk about these days in a beautiful and well-thought out way. It was an emotional roller coaster for sure, but so very cool to see a book that doesn't just assume everything after a couple gets together is happily ever after. The story continues and life happens! Beautiful writing, beautiful characters, beautiful story.

Words cannot describe the journey of Bristol and Grip. I laughed, ached, loved and cried during their journey. It's a Epic love story that touches political, racial and social topics that are so real in our lives today. I highly, highly recommend this book and the two before. You absolutely must start with Flow. Thank you Ms. Ryan for such excellent writing.

A great continuation of the beautiful love story between Grip and Bristol that we met in Flow and Grip. So much happens in this story I wasn't expecting. Things that are unfathomable, things that break your heart, and make you sick. However, there are beautiful, sweet and sexy things too. Enjoy and brace yourself for the ride!

I have no words.. After reading Still I can honestly say I have never read a more awe inspiring, heartwarming novel. Bristol and Grip represent the relationship we hope to be in when we find 'The One'. The challenges these two went through not only in Grip, but in this second book were Life changing. Kennedy Ryan, you did a beautiful job bringing Grip and Bristol's story to life. I can't wait to read your next masterpiece.

I'm not sure where to start.... This story/series is EVERYTHING!!!! It deals with serious issues while taking the reader on a journey of true love. It gives you ALL THE FEELS too. You laugh, cry, swoon, get angry, sympathize. You feel the emotions in your soul. I can't say enough about Grip and Bristol and their story. Way more than a 5 * star read.

This book was an amazing read it had so much passion so much heart I cried, I smiled I laughed, I was really emotional the things that they went through grip and Bristol are an amazing couple and this book was also very educational for me in the struggle that biracial couples have in this world. Will definitely be reading the series again later in time it was just phenomenal.

There are no words adequate enough to describe this book. I could try and try, I could write a hundred different descriptions a hundred different ways, and none would come close to telling the devotion, the love, the tragedy, the despair, the salvation of Grip and Bristol. But I can guarantee you this: you will be changed for having read it. Kennedy Ryan writes prose as poetry. This book is beyond beautiful.

Although this book deals with difficult and painful subjects, the way that Bristol and Grip love each other, have faith in each other, fight for each other, and never give up is beautiful. I will admit, this book had me ugly crying, but the hope and passion that resulted from all the characters' hardships made it bearable. Add in Grip's poignant poetry, and I couldn't love this book more!

I have looked forward to the release of Still since I finished Grip, and it was so worth the wait! This book was beautiful, heart breaking and full of love. I enjoyed every minute of Grip and Bristol's story. I laughed, I cried, I felt every bit of the love and pain that Grip and Bristol felt. Kennedy Ryan has an amazing gift conveying emotion with every word written. My favorite book of the year by far!

I don't know if I can put into words, how this book series made me feel. It has taken me through a wide variety of emotions. Grip and Bristol's love story really hits close to home for me. The all encompassing love and devotion they feel for one another, gives you all the feels. Now about this book, it will make you feel happy, angry and sad, but I promise you will love it!

This final book has me in tears. I do not think I have ever read anything like these three books. So many feelings /emotions. Not only is this series an emotional one it is so balanced about real issues . I found myself just staring into space and REALLY THINKING. Beautiful love story yet way, way deeper than just that. I will never forget this series and the amazing people in it!!

This series brought to me an array of emotions - any book that can make me cry is a good book.

When someone has a gift it must be shared with the world. Not only these 3 stories but your amazing writing skills kept me captivated. Love is a healing balm. Grip and Bristol’s story is the purest form of true and committed love. Thank you for sharing your great talent with us.

This was an excellent book. Loved how Grip and Bristol loved each other no matter what. Loved the lyrics and poems. Beautiful beautiful words!! That twist-I was gutted!! I did not see that coming at all. The way Kennedy wrote that part and explained it was absolutely beautiful. It was hard to read but so beautiful. Great conclusion to Grip and Bristol.

A beautifully written ending to an unbelievably amazing story of boundless and deep love that transcended time and backgrounds. Realistic and relevant, written in dual points of view that give an honest account of life's highs and lows. Kennedy Ryan's way with words is masterful! True genius! I highly recommend this series!

Poignant and heart wrenching and beautiful. I’m wrecked after this! Gosh I want what Bristol has! Grip is now one of my new favorite book boyfriends ❤️😍❤️

When a book has me weeping and crying and staying up all night long. You just know it is AMAZING.. Wow. The love you Feel when reading this book is so strong. Just as strong as the headache you feel. One of the best books I have ever read

How do you review a book that was so epic?? Grip and Bristol stole every piece of my heart. There were times when I could see myself in Bristol. I don’t know if I can ever put into words all this books really is and what it means to me. It’s special. If you read it you will understand!

Kennedy Ryan did an amazing job, when I thought it couldn't get better it did! I was waiting on every corner, for the one thing that might shatter their bond but the love and commitment to each other was so breathless and brought me to tears so many times!

A story of true love between two people that fought against the odds to be together. It's heart wrenching and overwhelming to the reader, but I would go through it all over again because this book is like nothing I've ever read before. Kennedy Ryan's lyrical prose sucks the reader in and takes you on a journey you will never forget.

All the tears! Happy tears, sad tears. What a beautiful, at times heartbreaking journey, for Grip and Bristol. Bristol is a great heroine and so badass. Grip is perfect in every way. Loved their story!

Be prepared to laugh and cry. This has been an excellent series. Sadly there are a lot of readers who never made it past the first book and missed out on this incredible journey. This was a love story that was so much more.

Last night I finished reading the final book in this fabulous series. STILL is a powerful and emotional story that brought me to tears more than once, and that's rare for me. Ms. Ryan masterfully addressed serious issues while weaving a beautiful love story. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series!

Thb[k was amazing!!; Just like Flow and Agrippa. The message was clear, the journey was bumpy, and last but not least, the struggle is real between racial couples. Loved this series so much, I've re-read it many times. LOVETOREAD

Kennedy Ryan takes Bristol and Grip to a whole deeper level in this book. You really see what love can grow into when it's tested by things in life most can't imagine. I read a lot of romance books but most don't make you feel the magic between two people. Kennedy is a true talent!

What a wonderful story, open your eyes to real issues in this moment in life, it is not your typical romance book, it is meaningful, full of love, it will make you laugh,cry, think and believe in truth LOVE. Thank you for a magnificent series

I have loved Bristol & Grip since Flow & Grip. Still is everything you'd hope for. It's powerful, it's raw, it's ugly, and in today's climate, Kennedy Ryan does NOT shy away from real sh*t. Be prepared to face every emotion, but no doubt, you'll feel love and hope at the end.

Emotionally charged with love of the deepest porpotions!!! A book of it's times!!!! We need this book to understand all people; and the love and hurt. Grip found the heart and good in all. The writing flowed perfectly and I felt Grip and Bristol in my heart. So many feels!!!!!

This is the last of Grip and Bristol's story and it's the best one of all three. This book made me laugh, cry and rejoice for these two. I am changed after this series. Thank you Kennedy Ryan

One of the all time best books I’ve ever read, hands down!!! This couple is real. They are relatable. They are us. They face issues and their journey is beyond words. It’ll truly stay with me for a very long time! Thanks for giving us this beautiful work.

Phenomenal, gritty, raw, relevant and poetic. An EPIC story everyone should experience. With open minds and hearts, take in this beautiful yet challenging and devastating journey that will mend your heart. This Gripping read will stay with you, “Always, Evermore, Even after, Still”

I absolutely LOVED everything about this series. I especially liked reading about the real issues we’re dealing with now in our lives. It made me open my eyes to so much that I’ve been blind to. So much that i pray one day it gets better.

Reading this book has changed my perspective on relationships, an individual's potential and possibilities in general.

I loved this entire series. The author handled the racial issues with such class. It made me think about my own bias and I will absolutely recommend this book! The whole series is wonderful!

Too much to say so I'll keep it brief. I loved everything about this series. Everything. Love love love Kennedy Ryan. Best author ever!

Kennedy Ryan once again has blown me away. Her words are magic. She captures you from the beginning and never lets you go. Talk about being transported into another world, that's what happens when you read her words. ABSOLUTELY a must read!!

This is the best book I've read this year. It dealt with topics that we're dealing with at the moment in this country. If you don't need a box of tissues while reading the story, you have a very hard heart.

True to Kennedy's books, this one is amazing. I think this one, however, is much more thought provoking for me than the others. Dwell in possibly. Would I read it again? Definitely.

ok, omg this book was so beautiful! I love the characters and how well we've already came to know them thru The Soul Series, which was another awesome read, but Ryan is Awesome! Thank you for this Love story!

The conclusion of Grip & Bristol’s story, Still is packed with emotion. Painful and powerful, this is a series that shouldn’t be missed. Start with Flow (the prequel), then Grip and finish with Still.

I feel like my words can not do Kennedy's writing justice. She constantly writes stories that pull me in and I don't want to leave! Thank you for telling more of their story. The world needs more people like them!

Outstanding command of highly sensitive subjects...race, love, problem pregnancy. Very well blended together with the beauty of complete love between two people! I really would like to see this story continue...thank you!

I've never been touched the way that I was during "Still" , This book is a must ! You need to experience it , the range of emotions it brought me were unlike anything else! Best book of 2017

This series is one of the Best I have ever read. The emotional journey I took with Grip and Bristol shredded me. You have to read these books! KENNEDY RYAN YOU ARE TRULY GIFTED.

This series was beyond amazing! It gave you great pleasure and great sorrow. You explore the issues plaguing our country o matter your color. The series was beautiful!!!!!

More of a great story line. These stories hold your attention and touch your heart.

Kennedy Ryan's STILL is the third and final book in the GRIP series. The story takes place after book two's HEA as Grip and Bristol experience life together as a couple. They face some serious obstacles together - a heartbreaking and emotional journey. It's a story about survival, healing, and steadfast love. A rewarding conclusion to Grip and Bristol's story.

This is probably one of the best books that I have read. The love story where you could really FEEL the love between Grip and Bristol. Lots of laughs and tears

Loved the realism, the love, the passion, the bad guys, the good guys, and the power plays. Kept me hooked throughout.

Really, nothing I write could do this book justice. This is a beautiful treat about Grip and Bristol's life and it's full and deep and painful at times. You will adore it.

Loved it! Well written and makes you think about various aspects of life. I think I will not forget Grip and Bristol's story, ever.

Grip and Bristol's story is a must read. Through the ups and downs the love they share is awe inspiring. This story will give you hope and bring you to tears.

This story was amazing. It touched me beyond words. It is definitely one of my favorites by Kennedy Ryan! Everyone needs to read this. Grip and Bristol are great!!

The last of a trilogy. It will rip your heart out before you get to the happy ending!

The amazing-ness continues! Get ready for the ride cuz you'll live and hate it at the same time!!

I've read and loved all of Kennedy Ryan's books and STILL is no exception. Beautiful. Important. Smart. The story, the characters, the message. All of it.

This is such an empowering and touching book because it discusses topics that are so relevant right now. I cannot recommend this book enough!