Review: A Little of Everything
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 21, 2013
I noticed Sins & Needles back in March of this year because the cover was just so different and cool. Reviews were awesome, so I read the sample. The writing grabbed me from the first sentence, and I was hooked. I devoured the book, blew through On Every Street, and then downloaded the entire EIT series. Karina Halle quickly became one of my favorite authors.IMO, this is a story of love & vengeance, my two favorite themes. People who are vengeful are motivated by power and authority, and I love how this plays out in not only Ellie's personality and behavior, but also Javier's character and Camden's past. These are three people who have all been hurt and continue to hurt based on defining moments in their lives.Shooting Scars did not disappoint. Ellie's decisions were realistic and heart-wrenching, and I felt her struggle through the entire book. There was a solid evolution to the characters, and a clear understanding that old wounds would never be healed. The way that Ellie would punish herself again and again made me cry, especially after reading On Every Street, and both Javier and Camden will always be an important part of who she is.This series is an anomaly in an ocean of new adult, paranormal, romance, contemporary, horror, etc genres that neatly tucks a little of everything into one amazing ride!!