Review: Ignore the lower ratings, this book is breathtaking
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2014
Undefeated has been on my TBR for awhile, and after reading it late into the night last night because I couldn't stop reading until the end, I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to read it.I'd never read Scott Hildreth, but after Undefeated I will read every word the man writes.There's something about his writing that makes you stop and think about life, and it's tossed in the middle of an amazing story.I'm a sucker for emotion. It can be anger, hate, love, lust,infatuation etc. I have to feel some kind of emotion to give a book five stars and this one does just that. If a book makes me toss my kindle, I'm loving it, even if I hate the character.Undefeated is the story of Kace and Shane.Kace has been in an abusive relationship for ten years and knows no other life, sees herself as being at fault for the way she's treated."Get your little sticky note pad and get a new note, Kace. Write this on it, I'm coming. I'm coming for your heart"- That one gave me chills!Shane is a boxer. On a motorcycle. Okay yea I had to put that in there because lord have mercy, boxer + motorcycle = extreme hotness in my twisted little brain. Not to mention he's respectful, protective of the weak and innocent and has an amazing heart.A woman needs to feel wanted. Even if she doesn't feel loved, she needs to feel as if someone wants or desires her.-ShaneWow, just wow. I read those lines a few times before continuing, truer words were never spoken.Can't forget a little about Shane's best friend Ripp, he's hilarious but also quite a man. I'm not sure I'll ever look at bbq chicken the same! I'm eagerly awaiting a story for Ripp, I think it will be just as brilliant as Shane & Kace's.I don't do spoilers so if you haven't read it, I won't ruin it for you.Undefeated is a book that will hook you and keep you glued to the pages until the very end. It's one of those stories that hits home to some extent. I'm a Scott Hildreth fan for life after just one little book, it's pretty amazing how after finishing it, though I wanted more, I found peace with the whole situation. Kace and Shane are different people, both having fought for themselves with a little help from another.And now that I've finished my review, I have to address the one and two star reviewers.Of these the two complaints I read were eeek there's physcial abuse and oh Kace's so weak.First, it's stated there is abuse in this book. If you can't tolerate it don't freakin buy the damn book. It's a tough subject, I get some people can't deal with it, ifthat's the case DO NOT BUY/READ this amazing book.The weak factor. Okay, this is where you people piss me off. Not all, but the majority of women in these types of relationships have absolutely no self esteem, it has been beaten out of them, or they have been talked down to so long they believe every word thatis drilled into them. And take into account this girl was 16 when the relationship started, she knew nothing else and no one else but the abuser. What he said was law, and after being told how ugly, incomptetant and useless you are for any period of timeis bound to destroy your confidence. And for those of you so grossed out by the abuse, just incase you missed it, WEAK little Kaceclocked that prick over the head with a cast iron skillet =)