Review: You just can't beat a KA alternate dimension book!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
First, before I get to my review I would like to state that Kristen Ashley is my all-time favorite author. Although some authors may come close, in my opinion, no one else compares. Despite being my favorite author and me reading every one of her available books, I have to admit shame to never reviewing her books before. Her writing intimidates me and I find it hard to review with fear of not doing it justice. With that being said, I hope and pray that I review her work the way it should be reviewed. Now, on to my review.Each and every time I pick up a KA book I am floored with what I read, Broken Dove was no different. As with all her books, this book was filled with details that had you feeling you were experiencing the book right along side the characters. Broken Dove and its characters were brought to life with vibrant clarity. I felt sadness, laughter, love, anger, surprise, happiness, and many other emotions while reading this book.Apollo was a man that deeply grieved his beloved Ilsa, even years after she passed. Once he found out that the Ilsa of the other world was in danger of the Apollo of the other world he immediately sought her out and brought her to his world to keep her safe. He did this knowing that it would be hard on himself and anyone else that knew of his first Ilsa. After, at first neglecting Madeline (the other world Ilsa), he decided to pursue her and make her his. It did not take him long to see that his Ilsa and Madeline were not the same, in many different ways. Once he discovered this he became totally committed to healing the wounds that Pol (the other world Apollo) inflicted on her, emotionally and physically.Madeline, terrified and on the run from Pol, is shocked to see that there is another Pol. When Apollo brings her to his world and shows her kindness it is not long before she realizes that her Pol and Apollo may look alike, but are two entirely different men. Although she knows this, it is still difficult to for her to give up her self protective instincts. She gives herself to Apollo and knows he would never physically hurt her, but she still fears emotional pain. Apollo works extremely hard to prove to her that he would never hurt her and would never allow any thing else to hurt her. The danger and trials Apollo and Madeline goes through is vast. The evil that works against them is terrible. However, they prevail and become love deeper because of it.Apollo's and Madeline's love is so complete and all consuming. The way KA writes their love story is amazing and awe inspiring. She gives such vivid detail to her characters and surroundings. She left me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting on what happened next. And when what happened next happens I was stunned and shocked, all in a good way. There was always a surprise right around the corner. I am completely and utterly satisfied with Broken Dove and am anxiously awaiting what comes next from the wonderful world of Kristen Ashley.