Review: A REAL look at life behind the party
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
Novellas can be tricky. They are short, so there’s little time to grab the reader. Typically, you still have to read a couple chapters (at least) before you’re sucked in. That wasn’t the case with this one, though. I was intrigued right from the start. Dale Finnigan lets you know the kind of person he has become, but then he takes you on a ride showing you just how he became that person. Dale’s father is a minister, and Dale had felt stiffled by rules. He rebelled, which lead to some very ugly consequences.This story is full of some very raw truths and harsh realities. It shows the joys, but mostly the heartaches of living life on the wild side. Having a brother of my own that learned some hard lessons the tough way, it was tough watching Dale in his downward spiral. This book could very well be a life-changer for a vulnerable teen.The only thing that bugged me in the story was Dale’s parents. But, what parents don’t make mistakes.This book has a definite Christian aspect to it, but it’s also very REAL with the language to match. I can’t wait to read Betwixt!*I received a copy via NetGalley and Indie Inked in exchange for an honest review.*