Review: 4.5 Get Your Ugly Cry On Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2014
If you are in need of a good cathartic release Vital Sign by J.L. Mac is just what the doctor ordered.  This book is gut-wrenching, heart-breaking, and ugly cry inducing all in the name of love, loss, and healing.  Vital Sign is a beautiful story about traveling the road to recovery, acceptance, letting go, and finding happiness when and where you least expect it.It’s not often that I am torn apart by a prologue but within the first few pages of Vital Sign I was left reeling and knew that I was in for one turbulent emotional ride. Thereafter the stages of loss that Sadie traverses as well as her reactions to her grief were powerful, relatable, and completely heartbreaking.  The trauma and aftermath that Sadie experiences is so honest and raw.  There is, of course, utter hopelessness and devastating sorrow but also an uncontrollable anger and bitterness that lends sincerity and reality to the story making everything about Vital Sign completely heartfelt and genuine.I was surprised to experience Zander’s perspective and I really loved occasionally seeing things from his point of view.  I especially appreciated that Zander’s viewpoint was only included when it was absolutely necessary and that not every detail of every encounter is rehashed from both sides making the glimpses into Zander’s thoughts extremely significant and highly anticipated.The storyline was fantastic and the struggle that Sadie faces every step of her journey was authentic and admirable.  Vital Sign is stirring and inspirational, beautifully written, and profoundly thought-provoking.