Review: Corroded
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2013
There is just something so fascinating about a story that has an imperfect heroin. Cherry St. Croix has hit bottom and she is clawing her way to revenge in this wonderful new addition to The St. Croix Chronicles.Cherry's husband was brutally murdered on her wedding night by a secretive rival collector. Running from the imprisoned life her mother-in-law has imposed, Cherry leaves her life to return below. With limited resources, Cherry's only safe haven is the Midnight Menagerie but something terrible and sinister lies in the eyes of her savior, Micajah Hawke. In need of cash and her next fix, Cherry focuses on Jack the Ripper's collection. To top it off, Cherry's opium habit, caused by her father's betrayal, has become life threatening...leaving her in a constant drug induced haze or withdraws.Corroded was a difficult story for me, I couldn't put it down yet was saddened by Cherry's downward spiral. I have to admit that I was thrilled by the hope of change proposed at the end because I don't think I would want to continue Cherry's story if her hopeless take on life continued.That being said, I still found this story memorizing. So many things were exposed, incredible revelations revealed and absolutely shocking...mind blowing twists!This entire series has been a fast paced thrill ride, containing non-stop action and heart gripping emotion. Corroded had me white knuckle clutching my kindle till the end and left me wanting more.I received this ARC copy of Corroded from Carina Press in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication September 23, 2013.Written by: Karina CooperSeries: The St. Croix ChroniclesSequence in Series: 3Print Length: 264 pagesPublisher: Carina PressPublication Date: September 23, 2013Rating: 4 StartsGenre: Steampunk, Paranormal, Mystery, SuspenseAge Recommendation: Adult