Review: People Who Live In Glass Houses SHOULD Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
Let me start off by saying that I was completely surprised I could love these stories and this series as much as I do. With all the chaos, dysfunction, violence, betrayal, etc. that lives in these stories, I still find myself wanting more and even feeling a bit guilty that I like some of these characters given their histories and  the pain they have inflicted upon others.My sister first told me about this series a few months ago. We read a lot and I read mostly paranormal, but she insisted that I would love this series. I read the synopsis for the first book and even some reviews about Deuce and Eva, and could not fathom how I would get into these characters. I had already made my mind up and was certain that I would not respect any one of them nor could I condone what they do to their loved ones, and sometimes innocent bystanders in general. However, I gave it a chance and went in with an open mind. I may not agree with a lot of the stuff that happens in these stories, nor understand how these women deal with their men, BUT I don't have to. There lies the beauty in it-who knew I would grow to care for these characters and their stories as much as I have.I grew up in a household where loyalty, respect, violence, and love trumped everything else and in that order sometimes. Love comes out and comes through in different ways, and there isn't a wrong love nor a right, it just is what it is. I think the reason there are some really in depth and negative reviews about the series is because its too hard for people to walk out of their own glass houses and really see beyond the surface of what scares them about these stories. I never thought I could sympathize with a man, who in my mind, has raped women regardless if they're club whores and are passed out drunk, but I did. I actually not only sympathize with him but grew to understand why he felt he had to it that way, and am happy for him that he has found peace within himself and now love. Does this make me a bad person, ummm NO. It takes me to a place where I realize that I am no one to judge and to recognize that everyone has a story and is going through something, and we are all not without sin:)The different dichotomies that play through out the books will touch you in places you didn't think could get that deep and reach you. Just when I thought I had a favorite couple and/or story, I realized I have no favorites  because I've learned something from all the relationships and stories. Each one, if sold separately:), is different and unexpected from the other and that's how it is supposed to be because each love is different and unlike any other; each story is different and unlike the others; and yet each is intertwined with one another and then connects to the reader. Well done Madeline, you're one of the few authors I've read where I  have sympathy for the devil, and even some love for it.  Can't wait for Preacher and ZZ-highly recommend the series.