Review: A Delightfully Terrifying Ride with Ms. Phoenix
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 30, 2013
Where does one start with the awesomeness that was Betraying Innocence by Airicka Phoenix? I have faithfully read and followed Airicka's books from the beginning and I am truly enjoying watching her growth as an amazing storyteller.Betraying Innocence was not what I expected it to be. I've read the teasers, the synopsis, and was not prepared for the amazing book that I read.We're introduced to Ana, our heroine as she just relocates to a new town, a new home, a new start. She's left behind the place where she grew up, friends that she's known since forever...but she is trying to make the best of the situation placed in front of her.Ana is such a strong character. With all that Airicka puts this poor girl through...GAAHHHH...I don't know how Ana survives. Or stays sane. I truly loved watching her work things through, stay brave, and confident. Even when everything in her being screams that she shouldn't....that she's crazy. She's faced with events and decisions that no girl her age should EVER have to make. That no person should ever have to experience.Early on - the story gets interesting. Where's the tapping? What's that sound? Who's that....ahhh....now I have your attention!! And just when you think it's nothing....we meet Rafe. Golden skin, tight abs, half-naked....yes, NOW I have your attention. Rafe is Ana's new next door neighbor. And though they have an interesting first encounter, you can feel the heat, sense the sparks....right from the beginning.Now, we all know that Airicka gets her book boys right. And Rafe is no exception. Just the perfect balance of bad and sweetness. Caring, loving, protective....seductive, sexy, and gorgeousness....all wrapped into one neat little package. The way he loves Ana is amazing. I mean, you'll have to experience it for yourself, but what this boy goes through and experiences with Ana is top notch stuff.When some seriously weird things start to happen to Ana, you're going to be on the edge of your seat. The vivid images that Airicka writes will make you not want to close your eyes. She begins to weave an intricate web, linking people and things together...without you even realizing it.The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Johnny Baits and how he and Ana are connected will leave you on the edge of your seat...not wanting to put this book down. Trust me, this was a two night read for me, and only because I started it late the first night. Yeah, it's that good.So, as you read, keep this in mind, things are not always what they seem....follow the story, love the characters, and enjoy the delightfully terrifying ride that Airicka will take you on.Five super amazing stars!!!