Review: Beautifully written!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 19, 2014
Perfectly Broken is so much more than a romance. It's a survivor's story. Prescott Lane took a very real approach to a very brutal subject and at the same time wove a beautiful tale of romance and second chances all in to one story.Peyton is my hero. She appears fragile on the surface but she is stronger than she gives herself credit for. She is also smart, sassy and makes some killer pies! Wonder if she could guess my pie personality??There's something about Reed that has you cheering for him from the first time he's introduced. He's funny, tenacious and hot as hell. He hides behind a carefree attitude but the truth is, he is hiding from his past, one that he hopes won't haunt him forever.The secondary characters are just as wonderful. Quinn is a ball of Southern sass and a spoiled brat but I LOVE her!! She loves Peyton and has been there for her though the darkest of times. Her brother Griffin has also been there and has quite a few things to say about Reed. Quinn's fiance, Billy, that poor sap, is as loveable as they come and you got to feel bad for the guy as he and Quinn get ready for their upcoming wedding.It was hard not to get frustrated with Peyton as she pushed Reed away time and time again. He was trying, but he didn't understand. Peyton wasn't ready to share that part of her past with him yet. Even her therapist, the unconventional Dr. Lorraine, gives Peyton grief and tells her it's time. But Peyton is afraid, she is nervous, and she is terrified that Reed will see her differently than he does. The last thing she wants is a pity party. She wants someone to accept all of her, but she thinks she is too broken to be worthy.Reed has to overcome his own struggles too. While not as traumatizing  as Peyton's they cast a skewed view on his outlook on life, especially his parent's marriage. Reed comes to find out not everything is what it seems and the one that appears to be the most fragile, actually calls the shots and is the glue that holds things together.I love Peyton and Reed and was so sad to see their story come to an end. This book is a definite 5 star read. There are certain situations that may be difficult for some readers. If you are looking for a book that has it all, Perfectly Broken is the one, and if you don't agree, the first slice of pie is on me!