Review: Brilliant does not even begin to sum up this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
Saving Alexander is a book which reminds the reader of the cruelty and deprivation amongst the human race and I could not hear Alex's story without feeling some emotion; be it anger, sympathy or just loss. Although Alex continues to feel guilt for his suffering at Bohemia and visits Eric for his regular 'punishment' I did not feel that Susan MacNicol was condoning this for everyone; Alex's needs are particularly extreme and he has the support of his therapist.So can Alex be saved from himself? When Sage accepts the part on Alex's TV show, which Alex has engineered, there is a sexual chemistry between the two, although Alex withdraws, reluctant to become involved. I found myself hoping for their eventual union, however predictable, because I knew they deserved happiness! However, I was not convinced that Sage has the strength to share Alex with Eric or cope with Alex's dark past.Saving Alexander would not be a fantasic Susan MacNicol novel without a mystery, which she creates with a perpertrator copying the violent acts in the TV show of Alex's books the crew are currently filming. I found the addition of this was exciting and every character became suspicious!Saving Alexander is a wonderful book full of passion; intense sex scenes; a dramatic plot and vivid characters. I recommend you slip this one to the top of your TBR pile!I receieved this as a review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion.