Review: a true-to-life, no sugar-coating book
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 17, 2013
Did I enjoy this book: I’m not sure if enjoy is the word I would use. The first two things that came to mind when I finished this book were “WOW!” and “Holy Crap!”The “WOW!” came out because the author wrote the abuse wonderfully. I know that sounds awful but the author really did a great job with that. She nailed how some, if not most, victims feel when in an abusive relationship. I could understand how Jaq reacted, how she felt, how she rationalized everything. I’ve heard these stories from many people before in my former profession. Ms. Clark did a great job putting it in writing.Actually, I was unsure about how I liked this book while I was reading it. It was hard to be sympathetic towards Jaq throughout most of the book. Even when she began to turn things around, I still didn’t care that much for Jaq. She had a bad attitude, bad behavior, constantly down on her luck but she thinks she deserves it. I understand why she was this way, but she was a tough character to get behind.I adored Seth from the beginning. I hated Rick. I could see where Damon was headed. I almost wanted to know what happened to Rick after that night. More curious than anything else.The “Holy Crap” came out at the end. I did not want to see that happen. I saw it coming but I was hoping for a different outcome.It was a good read but it is definitely not a happy ending.Would I recommend it: If you don’t mind a true-to-life, no sugar-coating book about relationships and abuse, then yes, this is a good read. If you are looking for a feel-good, leave you smiling story, then no, don’t read this book.Will I read it again: I will not.(I received a copy of this book for review purposes.)