Review: MOVE OVER JAXON RILEY! JACE IS PERFECTION!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2013
Beautiful Broken Mess is the second novel in the Broken Series by Kimberly Lauren. I absolutely loved Emerson and Jaxon and everything about Beautiful Broken Rules (Broken #1), so I was a little (lot) giddy when I got my hands on this book.This second installment is written from a dual point of view. The story alternates between Audrey and Jace. I was beyond excited to see things from Jace’s point-of-view, but I was hesitant about Audrey. To be honest, she came across as a mega bitch in book one and I wasn’t a fan. It was going to take a pretty hefty explanation to make me like her. After only a few chapters, my opinion of Audrey did a complete 180. Scenes from the first novel are explained through her eyes, which slowly chipped away at my dislike for her. By the end of the story, I fell in love with the gal. She’s such a strong female despite the demons from her past.As for Jace, I’ve loved him since Emerson mistook him for Jaxon in Beautiful Broken Rules. He craves control. He craves order. He craves Audrey. Jace is book boyfriend perfection wrapped up in a delicious package. He’s smart, strong, mildly alpha male, and even has a sensitive side. It’s impossible to say which Riley brother I love more.The plot did anything but disappoint. Kimberly Lauren expands the story beyond just Jace and Audrey and gives the other characters subplots as well. I liked getting to see more from the other characters, and it only added to my overall love for the book. There were twists and there were tears. I was dragged through an emotional roller coaster, but in the end felt completely satisfied. If you’re a fan of the series, hopefully you’ll love Beautiful Broken Mess as much as Beautiful Broken Rules. I absolutely adore these characters and love the stories. They’ve quickly becoming one of my all time favorite series!