Review: Started grabbing me half way through
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
3.5 STARSWhile I wasn’t exactly thrilled about the beginning or ending of this one, there was still so much that was redeemable in the middle. The story was okay at the start, but there just wasn’t anything that grabbed me. There wasn’t anything that had me wanting to flip the pages dying to know what happens.But, about 50% through, I found myself making a connection to Lacey. I began to feel the pain of what she was having to endure and what she had previously survived. My interest gradually grew until I was absolutely hooked by about 75% of the way through. It just didn’t finish with a big punch for me, though.While I did ultimately find myself connecting with Lacey, there were times that I was COMPLETELY annoyed with her! Personally I’d rather rough it on my own than run to someone that was abusive. I tend to like a tougher heroine.The story starts out from Lacey’s perspective and changes to Everett’s about half way through. This caught me a little off-guard. What really struck me was that his character seemed to change a little. Her perspective of him was a bit different from well, him. I have to admit that I liked him from her point of view best. Either way, I could feel the connection between them and that was a plus.Who would I recommend this to? If you’re into contemporary romances with heroines that have really had mountains to overcome and are still struggling with self-esteem, then this would be for you.Would I read more from this author? Yes. While it had a shaky start and aspects I didn’t care for. I was so taken in at one point that I couldn’t stop reading. That tells me there’s definite potential there.Warnings: language, violence, abuse, sexual content, threat of rape*I received a copy via NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.*