Review: Heartbreaking...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2013
I just finished this book and...well, my eyes aren't quite dry yet.  I can't even begin to explain the intense emotions in this story in a way that will do them justice.  Suffice to say, Ms. Hall has done a wonderful job capturing the best and the worst of humankind, taking on heavy, heavy issues and giving hope that love can indeed help even the most damaged people see the light in life once again.  Ryan and Lili's story is by no means perfect, but they are perfect for each other and I'm so glad they found their happily ever after in the end.A couple quick comments...  I loved Ryan.  Loved that he was so raw and I think Hall did a fabulous job capturing all of his flaws and his angst.  I also loved the "bro-mance" thing he had going on with his cousin, Alex.  You don't see that kind of genuine affection (not in a weird way) between two men and I appreciated the freshness it brought to this story.  I also found Lili to be a really strong, grounded heroine.  On occasion, I got a little annoyed when she'd go out and leave her son at home, but then I remembered that she's only 21 and she was always conscientious of her behavior (checking in, etc.).  Finally...the black moment.  Wow.  Possibly one of the most gut wrenching scenes I've ever read.  I felt like my heart was ripped from my chest and tossed in a blender.  Crazy, crazy powerful.