Review: Shattering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 6, 2013
This book shattered me. It broke my heart countless times and I found myself wondering how much the human body and the human heart can take before giving up. It is the story of Lilith (Lili) and Finn, who meet under contrived circumstances as Finn is living a life as a captive esort/slave/whore to the unconsciable, evil and brilliantly manipulative Blaine.Blaine's life is driven by an ever increasing need to hurt the vulnerable Finn, especially after he shows an unwitting interest in artist, Lilith.Upon meeting, Lilith is undeniably drawn to Finn and her refusal to acquiese to Blaine, fuels Blaine's escalating desires to break Finn, and Lilith, as well.In the beginning, I did not want to like Lilith, she was arrogant and rude but, her personna became understandable as more was revealed about her background. Her softness began to emerge and flourish as her relationship with Finn progressed, and although she cut him no slack, her tenderness and caring really moved me. Finn's resilience and spirit and ability to love, despite his dire lifestyle and circumstances were brillianlty depicted in this story. I cried for Finn and for Lilith, his unwilling witness as more abuse was heaped upon him, time after time.I loved all of the "good guys".... Henry, Nat, Gabriel and the bad ones were deplorable and detestable. The ultimate resolution was brilliant, satisfying, terrorizing in its unfolding; and ultimately healing.I read there is a sequel coming out, I am very much looking forward to it and more of Ms. McGowan's work. This is one of those stories that will be with me for a while, I will think about it, alot and will read it again, when I have gathered the strength to do so.Wonderful, exquisite story.