Review: I couldn't connect with it :(
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2013
2.5 Stars Spoiler Free ReviewARC by author provided in exchange for honest reviewI really don’t like giving low book ratings but I had a hard time writing a review for Storm, expressing what I think, because I didn’t know if I was just in a funk and that’s why I couldn’t connect with the book, had currently enough of MC books, or if it was the book in general. After thinking and some more thinking I realized it wasn’t me; yes, I’m somewhat picky when it’s about books that includes alphas, MC, etc. but I think it’s good the way I am by always giving my honest opinion.I really really wanted to connect with this book but I could *sigh. I had a hard time feeling a connection with the character because it felt too rushed, too “I’ve read that already…been there, done that”. The content had some holes and the context didn’t hook me. The writing wasn’t terrible, Nina did a good job for a debut, it just needed more depth.Don’t get me wrong, I could understand Madison’s pain, the stuff she went through and the turmoil with her and Jason …BUT I didn’t feel it. I wanted so badly feel what she’s feeling, thinking; just every- and anything. Especially because Madison was constantly saying how he broke her hurt etc. I NEED TO FEEL, no matter how disturbing it is. The book was more like telling a story; a story told too fast, and rushed. Guess that’s why I personally couldn’t really connect.The whole dad thing and the tail he created (sorry can’t go into details) kind of threw me off -it didn’t fit in my opinion. The ending was the only moment that got a reaction out of me and I still don’t know if it was a successful one because it was more like an “um, well…oook.” I, personally wouldn’t have thrown it in, it felt out of place.The story had potential, with a lil bit more editing, fill-ins it’d have been a great story. You definitely have good alphas with potential in it.As usual, just because this book didn’t blow my mind doesn’t mean you won’t like it; obviously Storm's beta readers and my blog bestie like/loved it and I’m in the minority- but that's ok.