Review: The perfect addition to the Fierce series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2014
Fight is a short and sweet read about some of Autumn’s experiences growing up. I really wasn’t sure what to expect from her history, but I was surprised at the range of emotions this short story sparked in me. Autumn has dealt with bullies since she was just a kid and continues to live under their judgment throughout high school. Meanwhile, her family is facing their own issues, leaving her no place to feel safe or wanted. As I read a little more of her story my heart ached for her.“They start laughing again. It hurts so much to hear the sound. It’s like they took my heart, cut it from my chest, and stomped on it.”This short story helped fill out Autumn’s character a lot. With this new information, I found myself much more in awe of her decisions and the loyalty that we experience in Fierce and Fury. Her friendship with Brody becomes clear and we finally get to understand why it was so difficult for her to see anything negative in him. We also get a glimpse into her friendship with Evie and why they clung to each other and how they became so important in each other’s lives.“Each time they mention something, I question whether they are right or not. Every word they utter chips away a little, eating at my soul. Somehow, their words seep into my brain and make me believe they’re actually right.”Overall, this was a great addition to Clarissa Wild’s Fierce series. This quick read will expand your understanding of Autumn and help you accept many of her personality quirks that may seem puzzling at times. Fight enhanced my respect for the character and grew my admiration for Clarissa’s ability to create beautifully complex and imperfect characters.