Review: Wonderfully written story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
Broken Beauty is part of a series of novellas that depict the journey of a rape victim and as such is both a harrowing and yet curiously uplifting read. This is the first and is a must read for fans of this author.Mia is the daughter of a senator and has spent her well pampered life feeling that she doesn't really belong anywhere. Her decision to opt out of a fundraising event and attend a party instead results in her suffering a vicious attack. Waking up and coming to terms with her rape begins to feel even more traumatic as her family wish the events to be swept under the carpet. Coming from a staunch baptist background has warped their views on rape and the possible after effects.Mia continues to feel haunted and can only trust her best friend Aria and the police officer Dom who helped find her after the attack. Constantly feeling betrayed and not knowing which way to turn her emotional journey has only just begun.This is an amazing read. It tackles a subject that many shy away from and yet captures the readers interest. It's an emotional ride but has been written with sensitivity and warmth. A story that charts the heroines journey through what is clearly a minefield. It ends with a cliffhanger and yet is imbued with hope. I can't wait to read what happens next and sincerely say bravo Ms. Ford