Review: Captivating & well written!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2013
I continue to be blown away by these amazing debut novels! Ms. Azevedo does a fantastic job of catching your attention from the very beginning as we're introduced to Bailey and her controlling & manipulative boyfriend, Hollister. The subject matter takes on a serious tone  when it becomes clear that not only is Hollister extremely domineering but he becomes abusive as well. The way in which Bailey was portrayed really helps the reader get inside the mind of an abuse victim & understand their thought process when they decide to give their loved one another chance, even though we as the reader are screaming for them to leave as soon & fast as possible.Talon, bless his little heart, is an absolute gem for sticking around & waiting for Bailey to come to her senses and deal with her personal issues. He truly is one of a kind and quite possibly the sweetest man in existence...fictionally speaking. He is exactly what book boyfriends should aspire to be. I only wish that her friends had stepped in a little more. While they were definitely supportive and patient with Bailey, they didn't force their way in enough. But they were there for her nonetheless, in good and bad times.I found this one pretty hard to put down. This is the kind of story you will get lost in for hours and then before you know it you're done. I have to warn you though, the last 15% is an emotional roller coaster. So make sure you have your tissues handy b/c you will need them! If Ms. Azevedo's debut novel is this good, I can't wait to see what else she comes out with.