Review: Another must read from Kimberly Lauren!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
Mis-steps, Mis-communications and missed opportunities. That’s the story of Jace and Audrey. Their start is beautiful, their middle is heartbreaking, and you need to read the book to find out how their story ends.I have to say, I am AMAZED at how Kimberly Lauren took a character I could.not.stand in book one and made me just want to hold her hand and save her in book two. It just blew me away. I mean, I hated Audrey! I though she was a total witch. I wanted her GONE. In the first chapter of Beautiful Broken Mess all those thoughts went out the window. I saw the pain, the absolute horror she went through and I felt nothing but empathy for her. She is a lovely character.Jace…now Jace is wonderful. I adore him. He was trying to walk the line between being a loyal brother and following his heart. He is trying to be so many things to so many people. All along the way you see his struggles, his imperfections and his absolute adoration of Audrey.  When you hear about Jace’s pennies you will want to run to the nearest train track, I guarantee you!“I’ve walked past so many pennies in my life, never bothering to pick them up because none of them were ever appealing to me. Then one day, I literally crashed into the most gorgeous penny I’d ever seen, so I picked her up off the ground, wiped away her tears, and became mesmerized by her every movement. Stupidly, I let that penny get away from me, and I’ve regretted it ever since. You were my lucky penny, Audrey, and I’ve been dreaming about you for years.”Awwwwww!! See how sweet he is!The back and forth of the character view points made me squee with joy. I LOVE reading what each person is thinking/feeling!And the epilogue…. oh my. I fell in love with Jace even MORE!And to top it all off we got to meet Lane. Serious swoon. I can.not.wait to read Lane’s story! He is just…awe. I love him!!Ok, so now I am telling you that need to read this book. It’s sweet, heartbreaking, and lovely all at the same time. Go get it!