Review: Very emotional, dark read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
Breaking NovaBy Jessica SorensenRating 3 1/2- 4 StarsSummary:Nova Reed used to have dreams-of becoming a famous drummer, of marrying her true love. But all of that was taken away in an instant. Now she's getting by as best she can, though sometimes that means doing things the old Nova would never do. Things that are slowly eating away at her spirit. Every day blends into the next . . . until she meets Quinton Carter. His intense, honey brown eyes instantly draw her in, and he looks just about as broken as she feels inside.Quinton once got a second chance at life-but he doesn't want it. The tattoos on his chest are a constant reminder of what he's done, what he's lost. He's sworn to never allow happiness into his life . . . but then beautiful, sweet Nova makes him smile. He knows he's too damaged to get close to her, yet she's the only one who can make him feel alive again. Quinton will have to decide: does he deserve to start over? Or should he pay for his past forever?My Thoughts:I am a big fan of Jessica Sorensen's books. This wasn't my absolute favorite from her, but it was still very good. It involved some pretty heavy issues. Mainly the use of drugs to numb the mind and forget about the past. It tells the unforgettable stories of two young people that have been involved in horrible tragedy.Nova Reed had more than enough tragedy in her life before HE did what he did. She was so young when her father died right in front of her. That is more than any child should have to deal with in their life. While grieving she meets HIM and he helps her through. They are inseparable and eventually fall in love. Can love be enough? In the end it doesn't seem like it is at least for him. After Nova is dealt yet another horrible hand of cards she starts to retreat into herself. Depression hits her hard and she runs. She tries to forget....Quinton's life seems to be going fine. That is until that NIGHT. He was the responsible one always being DD and keeping his friends safe. Why did SHE have to ruin it all by acting the way she was? In that instant life changed forever.... Why did he have to continue on?Nova and Quinton meet through mutual friends. When their destructive paths cross what will happen?I would recommend this story to people who don't mind reading about heavy issues, drug use, depression, suicide, and death. This book hits on all of these subjects and more. It left me with a heavy heart. I feel for these characters. I know people who have been through similar situations and it is HARD. While I may not agree with how the characters handled some of their issues it doesn't mean that it doesn't happen that way sometimes. I can't imagine writing this story. It was hard enough to read.If you know someone with the signs of depression or suicide don't sit back. Take action. Make them know that they are loved!Warning: this story contains heavy drug use and some violence