Review: Saving Quinton Review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 8, 2014
***THIS BOOK WAS PROVIDED BY NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW****this review contains spoilers for Breaking Nova, the first book in the series.This book is so devastatingly beautiful.Saving Quinton continues the story of Nova and Quinton–two people who aren’t able to forget each other no matter how much they might want to–no matter what they might to do to try and drown themselves. Fair warning–this book in no way sugarcoats addiction, nor does it lead you to believe you can save someone, no matter how hard you try.After the devastation of losing her first boyfriend to suicide, Nova finds it impossible to walk away and allow Quinton to destroy himself. I loved Nova in the first book in this series–that she was able to drag herself out of the abyss she’d fallen into and move on was such a show of her strength. This book made me love her even more and gives the reader an even better idea of just how tough she is.While she never overestimates her place in Quinton’s life, she never underestimates the power of how it can take only one person showing they care about you to make a difference. As I said before, this book was not about being able to save someone, but her presence in his life did give Quinton the tiniest shred of hope. In his clearer moments, it was something for him to cling to when he had nothing else.What makes this book so beautiful for me is Nova’s unwillingness to give up on Quinton. I’m not sure I’d have had the kind of courage it took for her to step back into a world she’d conquered only to be surrounded by constant temptation. Granted this world was darker than what she’d experienced, but that’s what makes her determination even more remarkable.Saving Quinton was not an easy book to read. Typically I can read a book straight through; I had to take mini-breaks while I read this one as my heart broke over and over again for both Quinton. I have never wanted redemption for a character more than I do Quinton Carter, and I cannot wait for the next installment of this series.If you’re looking for a book that is going to stay with you for a long time–that is going to tug at every emotion inside of you–this book is a must read. Quinton’s story was incredibly raw and heart-wrenching, and once it grabs hold of you, it won’t let you go.