Review: Jaw dropping, tear soaking, laugh out loud BRILLIANCE
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2013
Snap.Crackle.And.Pop. I'm still recovering. You know when you read a book that gets to you so much, you need time to heal? Well this was one of those for me. Surprising really, because of the paranormal aspect I didn't realize I could become so invested in Claire's world."Isn't the future predestined? I've always believed that what's meant to happen will happen, but that we were given choices along the way that would either help make the journey smoother or more difficult depending on those choices."The first thing I will tell you to do, is read Love You More. Then, grab a big ol box of tissues and settle in for a wild ride with Lost Innocence. Now, I knew I was going to enjoy it, but did I know it was going to be such an emotional read that by about 60% I would look as though I'd been hit with an ugly stick? Nope. I still can't believe the level of sobbing I did. I'm talking tears, snot & *gasp* noise!!!'Loves comes in many forms. It isn't always the easy uncomplicated emotion that I'd believed it to be. It wasnt as simple as loving someone and struggling through the trials so you could be together against all odds. Sometimes the greatest love, the strongest love, was a love that was willing to let go.'In this installment we learn all about Claire's previous life, more about magic/voodoo and her abilities. I loved the quick recap that didn't go forever but was handy at refreshing my memory on the events in the previous book. The descriptions were so vivid I could picture the cabin, tunnel, elements at work, Claire's tree, and plantation as if I were looking at photographs instead of reading words without making my eyes glaze over in boredom. The suspense and mystery were so thick it had me clinging to my kindle, unwilling to put it down until the very end.These characters were easy to love (or despise). And Claire's feisty nature, insecurity and determination was fun to watch. her relationship with Ella was incredible, indescribable and one that will live on in my heart. There were moments that had my jaw dropping (right alongside Claire's), had me holding my breath & others that had me giggling out loud - I would never have thought that men in skinny jeans could run so fast.And of course the ones that had me sobbing into my pillow...."Oh hell, Claire. I've never been good with word, but I need you to let me go."A single tear fell from my eye. "I have let you go."His smile was forced. "Thank you Claire."That right there ^ absolutely tore my heart to shreds and had me gasping for air. The emotion just wafted off the page and into my eyes causing them to leak. Torrentially.I will just say this once. Chad. "Are you a pusher or a puller?" Can I tell you he is the most sensitive, caring, kind, sexy, and understanding man I have possibly ever had the privilege of falling in love with. Truth. Slap this butter on that bread! And Mason....wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."If I kiss you today, will you regret it tomorrow?"...."Not kissing you would be my only regret."I'm off to start book 3 - Sacred Heart. I just know it will be just as good!! I absolutely recommend this series. Mystery, romance and even some paranormal...what's not to love?