Review: amazing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2013
Unforgiven is not an easy read. It is beautifully written, but the subject matter is heavy with an overwhelming melancholy throughout the love story of Bailey and Darren.Darren (the hero) is emotionally flawed. It can be argued he was always a bit of a d*ck (even before the life changer in the story). Darren is very much alpha, but not in the cliche overwritten ways. Bailey is a smart, strong woman, who has had so much stripped away from her (mostly a result of a single terrible decision). It is incredibly easy to empathize with her as she tries to move back to a town that once was her home. The book is tough to warm up to initially (just because of the weight of setting up the backstory in alternating present day and flashback chapters), but it lays a great foundation as the rest of the story as it unfolds. You will not be flashing back and forth throughout the book trying to grasp what is happening...it comes to light (and you can see where it is is heading not too far in). We see the evolution of Darren while empathizing with Bailey as she tries to reorientate into life in her hometown. Supporting characters are all wonderful and add to the story.I highly recommended Unforgiven. It is certainly not a "feel good" romance, but a powerful story that will stick with you. The characters and plot are so original and make for a captivating read. This is not a cliffhanger, and a wonderfully complete story.