Review: 5 Beautifully Written Journey to Self Discovery Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
This is the story of Savannah Matuszak. A typical teenage girl dealing with the emotions involved with her estranged father.  Never feeling she had the acceptance of her father or any male role model in her life, Savannah involves herself with Todd during High School.  Savannah spends two years with Todd trying to earn his love by allowing Todd to do whatever he wants to her.  She accepts his verbal and physical abuse and endures unspeakable things to try and feel loved.  When Todd suddenly disappears, Savannah is left feeling rejected again.<b>"If I give him this, he'll love me."</b>Looking to escape the pain that being rejected by all of the men in her life, Anna turns to self harm as a means to dull the pain.  When the reality of her life and what she is doing to herself becomes clear, Anna sets out on a path of repair her broken heart.<b>"One step in front of the other-it's the only way to move forward when everything is falling down and crumbling to pieces."</b>When Anna meets Jed.  Jed is immediately drawn to Anna and can't get enough of her.  He quickly realizes there are some underlying issues holding her back and gives Anna everything he has to make her feel his love.<b>"There's something about her that makes me want to find out what <i>it</i> is."</b>As their relationship unfolds, and secrets are shared, their love is tested. Can Jed finally get Anna to see she is Worth It?<b>"I want his heart to beat for me and mine for him, but the further I fall, the more panic grips my lungs."</b>As utterly heartbreaking as this whole book is from start to finish, it is a beautifully written masterpiece.  Nicki did an amazing job with every single aspect of this book.  You will be ripped raw with emotions and wanting to wrap Anna in your arms and just hold her.  There has only been one book prior to this that has ever made me ugly cry with snot running down my face, this book did just that for me.The therapy aspect of this book will have you re-evaluating your own life, and how you have handled situations.  It is obvious that there was research done on this portion of the story, as I felt like I was sitting in my old therapist's office.<b>"If I'm not really this horrible person I've always thought I was, then who am I?"</b>There is alot of very loving, caring, amazing sex scenes between Anna and Jed, that are sure to moisten your panties a little bit. These two just can't keep their hands off each other. Their quirky little banter will have you giggling, and who doesn't love a few well place movie quotes!I would highly recommend you picking up this book, even though some of the subject matter may be hard to digest, I assure you the way it is written will help ease the blow.  The HEA is the best outcome for Anna, and while getting there can be tough on your emotions, I promise everything turns out amazing for Anna.This book contains physical and mental abuse, rape, and self harm, please approach with caution if you are sensitive to this subject matter.*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review*