Review: Javier! I WANT!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 4, 2013
I had my doubts in the beginning, but after finishing this book I can safely say that I'm still Team Javier. It's crazy to root for a criminal, drug lord and a psychopath (all Ellie's words), but I can't help it. Javier is one of those people who stand out, even if it's for their dirty work and makes you addicted to them. There is no logical reasoning besides that I don't give a shit that he's bad, I still want Javier to win in the end. Even if the end is him being happy and safe.Shooting Scars was a breathtaking sequel to Sins & Needle. It was unpredictable from start to finish. Surprising doesn't even cover my reaction towards the direction it went, I'm still amazed by some of the events that took place that I never saw coming and usually I'm very good at foreseeing such things. I'm in love with Shooting Scars, even more so than Sins &Needle; simply because we got more Ellie and Javier and their equally sexy scenes. LOVE!Shooting Scars picks up right after it's prequel ended, Ellie walked away with Javier and traded her life for Camden's ex-wife and kid. Camden is beyond pissed and after seeing his ex-wife's true colors, all he want is to rescue Ellie back from the hands of a monster (now that's Camden's words, what is wrong with these characters?). Where he's teaming up with Gus on one side, Javier wants Ellie to help him with something on the other. The story on both sides was always fast-paced and super addicting, there was never a moment of boredom. I loved the addition of dual POV's, initially I wasn't interested in Camden's because I'm not his fan, but I still enjoyed knowing how he was handling himself in those tough situations, and I have to say that Camden really impressed me with his character development. He started as an amateur person in this mafia/drug cartel world, but he really grew some balls by the end and learned how to fight dirty. The tattoo machine scene--YIKES! I might have nightmares about that.Seeing Camden's inner darkness really made me sway in his direction, but I'm definitely Team Javier for now, no doubt in that. Although I wasn't that happy with Ellie, she came off as an indecisive character, not the strong, kickass girl I'm used to, but I'm still cheering for her and really looking forward to see the next part of her dangerous journey. Shooting Scars was an exhilarating read and perfect for fans of darker and more sexier contemporaries.