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Amaranthine: A Second Chance Romance

Aricka Alexander
4.3 / 5.0
Published: 2024 ISBN: 9798300183462

Description

In the hallways of high school, Kilah Jones and Kylie Bennett were inseparable, their futures mapped out in shared dreams and the infinite promise of teenage love. For Kilah, Kylie was the absolute center of her universe—until the summer before their junior year of college, when Kylie vanished without a goodbye, moving across the globe and cutting all ties. The betrayal shattered Kilah, leaving her with unanswered questions and a heart hardened by deep, unresolved resentment. Twelve years later, the life Kilah meticulously built is thrown into chaos when Kylie unexpectedly resurfaces in their hometown. The woman who once dismantled her world now stands before her, older and desperate for a second chance. Kilah is determined to keep her guard up, shielding her heart from the person who once held the power to destroy it, but the magnetic pull between them hasn’t faded with time. Amaranthine is a poignant exploration of history, the pain of unrequited silence, and the resilience of a love that refuses to stay buried. As the two women navigate the complicated terrain of their past, they must decide if an old flame can be rekindled, or if some wounds are too deep to heal.

Customer Reviews

Top 5 from Amazon
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Sandie
June 6, 2025
Verified Purchase

Original

I love your style of writing, and I love the storyline. This story was very realistic and down to earth. I felt the emotions of each character. Yes, I shed a few tears. I felt like if I was there experiencing life's ups and down with them. Keep up the great work.
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Jacq
March 10, 2026

good read

Really enjoyed this book, it’s been hard to get into arickas books but happy i read this one. It’s such a sweet story.
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Tamia
June 8, 2025

Amazing!

Being genuinely loved by the person you want to be loved by is something truly amazing. Aricka writes it every time!
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Bri's Glitchy Codex
December 8, 2024

This was such a sweet read!

Now I think I like second-chance romances! This was my first one, and it was so cute! It was very easy to love Kilah and KB, and root for them. As a Black, queer woman, this book made me laugh, smile and cry. I absolutely recommend this to anyone that wants a lighter read with an ending that will absolutely leave you smiling! The supporting cast, Black culture references and the amazing representation of all kinds of Black love just made this such a good read. And, we can’t forget the depictions of anxiety, as well as how to support a partner in need and this book gave us an excellent showing of how beneficial communication is between partners. And I love my little book nieces, Miley and Sophia. ✨ Highly recommend if you’re into second-chance, some fluff and honestly, beautiful, healthy, Black queer relationships.
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Katie Flournoy
December 4, 2024

A beautiful read!

A heartwarming tale featuring found family and a passionate and supportive love, Author Aricka Alexander writes a beautiful, sapphic, fast-paced, second chance romance. Amaranthine, a story of characters Kilah and Kiley's love and how they lift one another up, had me on the edge of my seat, crying happy tears for their joy. This story also featured anxiety and depression representation but showed how the characters championed one another through it all. I had the privilege of reading this as an ARC and loved it! I look forward to reading more of Alexander's works!