Review: 4.5 Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2014
* This book was given to me for a fair and honest review*Breaking Alexandria was everything that I hoped it would be and more. K.A. Robinson outdid herself with the story of bad girl Alexandria struggling to come to terms with the consequences of her decisions and decide between Joel, the drug dealer with a good heart, and Landon, the golden farm boy that heals her tortured soul.When I read the synopsis, I knew that I had to read this book. It intrigued me. As I read the book, it drew me in and reminded me how heartbreaking and exhilarating young love can be. It was not a she loves him, she loves him not, gumball, giggly book. K.A. Robinson wrote a book about tests – of courage, strength, loss and love. It takes you on a journey with Alexandria as she figures out who she needs to be for herself before she decides whom she wants to love.Alexandria is unlike many teenage characters that you find. She has balls, guts, she admits her shortcomings and accepts her downfalls. Yes, she does it in typical teenage style with some defiance thrown, which needs to be there or she would have been an unbelievable character. I fell in love with her because she reminds me of teenage me (all those years ago).Joel and Landon are complete opposites and I think that is what makes it so hard for Alexandria to choose her path. Joel is her first love. I believe that he truly loves her but seems to put her in second place. Landon is every girl’s wet dream, but he seems too good to be true for Alexandria. I know if I were in her place, I would have some serious trouble deciding too.I will warn you – you will need tissues, alcohol and chocolate while you read. It is worth every tear that you shed when you get to the conclusion. The book is a stand alone – no cliffhanger. Please, do yourselves a favor and read Breaking Alexandria….Review originally posted to Books Books Books Blog