Review: Tough, Gritty and so worth every penny
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2013
If I had known before I began this novella that it was a prequel to a soon to be released full-length novel, I probably would not have read it at this time. Not because it's not good or because I didn't like it, but because I did! Ms. Medina grabbed a hold of my attention on the first page and did not let go until the every end. Therein lays my problem. I'm not a very patient person, especially when it comes to books. So having to wait for the novel's release to find out what happens next is guaranteed to drive me nuts. If I had known, I would have waited until the full-length novel was released then read them both back to back.Ms. Medina touches on alcoholism and abuse in Bound to Me. Two topics typically guaranteed to end any thoughts of romance or love. However she does it without delving so deep into either topic as to make the reader feel uncomfortable. Instead she uses both as a boost to show how our heroine can overcome having to face both on a daily basis to become a stronger person in the end.Fair warning, this novella does end in a cliffhanger. However, it has such promise and potential that I can't wait for the next book to see what happens next.As an avid reader and reviewer, it isn't often that an author's talent for telling a story surprises me. I have to admit that Ms. Medina did just that. If you're expecting a story filled with all heats and roses, you've come to the wrong place. But if you're looking for a well-written gritty story of finding personal strength and growth, you've come to the perfect place. Kudos to you, Ms. Medina, for tackling such deep topics. I can't wait to read the next book... if I can survive the wait.