Review: This book is fantastic, with characters that are “damaged goods”, but find a way to get through all their heartache
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
First Thoughts: 4.5 stars. *flails* I will tell you one thing, Ms. Dawn knows how to write a romance that sucks you in and won’t let you stop reading until the last page. She writes characters that are deep, yet so vibrant. I love, love, love “damaged goods” and Maddox this story was so delicious.Plot, Pacing, and Style: This is the story of Bee and Maddox’s journey to finding their other half, they truly didn’t become whole until they they got together. Told in alternating POVs we got to see just how deep their scars on the inside were, and my heart broke over and over for them. However, every single time they interacted with the other, they each started to feel some hope, and I loved it. It was like the carrot on the stick that had me turning the pages into the middle of the night. Nyrae Dawn seems to only write stories that I have to finish in one sitting!Main Characters: Here’s where I vary a little bit. Ok, a lot. You can call me out on it, but I can own it…I have double standards. I just realized this recently, but I’m so much more drawn to men with tattoos, and I find it harder to connect to women that have them. Yep, in my head only the men are hot with tatts. That being said, I still loved the story, but probably would have loved Bee so much more if she wasn’t inked up. Her story was tragic, and that in itself was so hard for me to wrap my head around. I wish she had talked about it more, but obviously that isn’t her personality. It wasn’t that I disliked her, but I never wanted to be her. Maddox Cross however…I am in love. He was so damaged, so strong, and my favorite thing of things when I read a book: so BROODING with a temper. He was delicious. He also sounds like he was very, very, very pretty to look at.Romance/Chemistry: HOT HOT HOT. These two have some serious sparks, and as much as they try to just remain professional, it was impossible since they were so attracted to each other. I love how it went from so hot to so meaningful. Also, Ms. Dawn uses the f-bomb all over the place, and frankly, I couldn’t get enough.Title/Cover: I’m pretty sure every title in this series is ridiculously perfect. I love the cover too, I mean, who wouldn’t?!? That is Maddox. RAWR.Twists, Turns, and Secrets: There were no major balls dropping on the reader, but instead we got to see the secrets slowly revealed. It was about Bee and Maddox each gaining the strength to deal with the burdens that made them so sad. It was only because of the other one that they were able to begin to start healing.Ending: Hold me. I loved it. I think I loved it so much because not only did Maddox and Bee get some closure, but so did Delaney. It was so raw, and yet so perfect. Gah, I LOVE THIS SERIES!Gripes/suggestions: I wish it was longer?? Also, I was TOTALLY spoiled with Charade and Facade and I’m glutton for pain…basically what I’m saying is that I was hoping to cry. While this story was deep and it touched my heart, I didn’t get choked up. Ms. Dawn has been known to really bring the waterworks (for me) with her books, which is one of the reasons I love her writing so much.Final Thoughts/Rec it? Oh yes!! This book is fantastic, and if you love characters that are “damaged goods”, you know, the ones that find a way to get through all their heartache, this series is an absolute must for your TBR!