Review: good though some of the plot was repetitive
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
I'm a little caught up with this book. There was a lot of abuse in this book. While I realize that it's the reality of what happens in the real world, it seemed like it was a vicious cycle that happened over and over in this story line. Ok I'm not saying this book was bad, it was good but I don't know. It just seemed a little over used. That bothered me. Let me explain. So Huntley's history is that of abuse and it is also a huge secret. She doesn't want anyone to know. Which I completely understand.Her history is also a history of so much more, more that I won't give away but just know that it haunts her. Who wouldn't it haunt? It's a past you know she is running from. And then we meet Grayson and he flat out tells you that he has secrets he's hiding. But he knows immediately she's going to get to him. He can tell she's gonna break him apart just by their first encounter. Awwwww. He can't deny what he knows is inevitable. Of course we have a psycho jealous ex bang buddy, what story doesn't have a jealous ex. But she's no competition for what he feels for Grayson just after meeting her, and after spending time with her- it's over. No one else exists for him, but can she trust again. That's the question. Can she let go of her issues and move past them? I was sure she wasn't going to be able to. As much as I wanted her to, I was certain I was right. She wouldn't be able to. To my surprise, they fall in love and it's a beautiful love story. It really is. I was like yes, it really is happening! They deny it and try to run from it but can't. There's no running. There's no denying. Then she lays it shall on the floor. She bares her secrets to him and my heart broke. I felt for her. Horribly. She's falling apart, but somehow has the strength to tell him everything. But then I got so upset when he would not let her in. He knew he should have opened up, but just still kept in his secret. In his past, his secret- to me- it wasn't that bad. Wasn't something that would stop him from being loved. I just didn't see the huge deal behind it. And then when the it hits the fan with Demi and Brody. HOLY CRAP. I didn't know how to react. There is just so much going on I didn't know what to do. I still don't think I'm processing it. Still can't believe that's how it went down. It does, however, make Demi and Huntely so much closer. An unspoken bond. So naturally when she's not feeling well, Demi is the one who picks up on it. And this is when I'm like please no. Please don't take the book down this avenue. Please. Do not do it. Don't follow the same book as so many others. I got so worried but was given a reprieve. Then suddenly her past comes back. And boy does it come back with a bang. Jesus. I'm Freaking out reading this. Like no way. How? Why? I was making myself read faster so I can see what's gonna happen. If Grayson's gonna be there to save her...In so many ways, he does. Just as much as she does him. This was a good read, an emotional read and a happy read. It has a happily ever after that they get to after some rough waters. But like I said, abuse was just too much of a repetitive part of the story line for me.