Review: Emotionally Jarring
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
Do not expect an easy read on the senses here, expect to be uncomfortable, saddened and to feel all of the emotional and physical torture as the main character does. Saving Alexander by Susan Mac Nicol takes the battle atonement, acceptance and love down a path that will shred your emotions. Alex has a past that haunts him, wreaking havoc down to his very soul and self-destructive behavior is his atonement and "therapy." Eric is Alex's "therapist" at the S&M; club, more than willing to "help" Alex beat his demons, but his idea of therapy can be overly brutal. When Sage comes into Alex's life like a breath of fresh air and sunshine, how can Alex feel worthy and deserving of such goodness? Is Eric ready to let go of Alex or will he destroy the budding relationship between Sage and Alex? Is Sage ready to stand up to Alex's demons and help him conquer them? Will Alex accept the love Sage offers?Once again, author Susan Mac Nicol sets a powerful an emotionally brutal stage in a battle of good versus evil within the heart and mind of her main character. She boldly pulls no punches as she takes us into the dark world of pain and control, where the light at the end of the tunnel promises true redemption. You will be moved by her words and the strength of her characters, and will not be left untouched as you reach that last page.I received a review copy as part of the Susan Mac Nicol SAVING ALEXANDER Blog Tour and Giveaway stopping at Tome Tender November 5, 2013.