Review: Emotionally gripping and beautifully written
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2013
Jessica Sorensen's books are raw, honest, and often painful to read.  They break your heart and then slowly piece it back together.  I have been gutted more times than I can count by her stories, and Breaking Nova was no exception.  In fact, I think this was the most emotionally heavy series so far.  There are some very serious issues addressed in this book including suicide, drug use, and depression.Nova was devastated by the suicide of her boyfriend Landon.  The best way I can think to describe her is lost.  She was a shell of her former self, turning to obsessive compulsive behaviors and then later drugs in an attempt to control her anxiety.  It hurt watching her feel such guilt for what happened and being haunted by why Landon did it and the idea that she could have somehow stopped him.  Then she met Quinton, who reminded her so much of Landon.  She immediately recognized the torment he was feeling and began to wonder if this was her second chance to save someone.  While her intentions were from the heart, it was clear that she would have to overcome her own personal demons before she would help him.While I felt strongly for Nova, Quinton was the one who truly broke my heart.  He felt so deeply that he did not deserve to live after the accident that killed his girlfriend and cousin.  His guilt and anguish were so intense that he turned to drugs to numb himself.  Watching him give up on his life was so sad, and then on top of that he repeatedly tried to deny himself any sort of relationship with Nova.  Quinton was so incredibly tortured and didn't believe he deserved anything, especially not the kindness and love of someone like Nova.  Basically Quinton was just waiting to die.  His pain was so palpable that I had to put my Kindle down a few times before I could continue reading.I found myself wishing with all of my heart for these two to overcome their guilt and find a way to love one another.  They clearly had a powerful connection, and I will continue to hope that it is strong enough to bring them together.  The ending was difficult yet fitting, and I am looking forward to experiencing more of their ups and downs in the next book.  Sorensen continues to captivate me with her unique, gripping, and emotionally powerful stories.