Monday, January 21, 2013

Review: Flawed by Kate Avelynn

Flawed
Flawed by Kate Avelynn
Sarah O’Brien is alive because of the pact she and her brother made twelve years ago — James will protect her from their violent father if she promises to never leave him. For years, she’s watched James destroy his life to save hers. If all he asks for in return is her affection, she’ll give it freely.
Until, with a tiny kiss and a broken mind, he asks for more than she can give.
Sam Donavon has been James’ best friend — and the boy Sarah’s had a crush on — for as long as she can remember. As their forbidden relationship deepens, Sarah knows she’s in trouble. Quiet, serious Sam has decided he’s going to save her. Neither of them realizes James is far more unstable than her father ever was, or that he’s not about to let Sarah forget her half of the pact . . .

Publishes in US: Jan 22nd 2013
Genre: contemporary
Source: Entangled for review

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       Wow this story is intense and it broke my heart with every page. I can't imagine being in Sarah's shoes and having too make decisions that hurts herself and one of the people she loves at every turn.
        While there are some light scenes and some sexy ones, there are just as many gritty and dark ones.
James her brother is ago broken but has this mission to protect Sarah that at first I could look over all the negative but things quickly escalate into areas that the author is brave to speak up on and explore because I think issues like these probably happens more than anyone would imagine but it isn't talked about. 
    Sarah evoked so much sympathy from me. I cannot imagine living in an environment like hers, but she has such a fighter's spirit. She thinks that she knows what love is because of how James has always been there to protect her but watching her realize just how dysfunctional their own relationship is so hard to read. She feels like she is betraying him by having other friends and for having interests in guys, and she has to watch every move she makes because even though James protected her from their dad, he has a temper and many problems of his own.
   While many of the characters break your heart, Sam and his mom are especially dear to me and I loved reading the scenes with them in it. It balances out in a way Sarah's messed up family because Sam's mom is involved and caring. She even looks out for Sam's friends as well, because her heart is so big. It was awesome seeing the character growth in Sarah through her interactions with Sam and his mom. Though, they are not without heartbreak of their own... Sam's dad was killed in action protecting our country and that has left a hole in their hearts and memories. 
     The ending absolutely trampled on my heart and while i could expect nothing less from such a realistic and no holds barred book, it is still on my mind and i am having a hard time processing it and figuring out how things could have ended any differently.
     Bottom line: Beautifully dark and amazingly crafted story that will move you and is so powerful and emotional.

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Knee Deep by Jolene PerryBitter End by Jennifer BrownWaiting to Forget by Sheila Kelly WelchBut I Love Him by Amanda Grace

My question to you, my lovely readers:
Has anyone asked more of you than you can give?

24 comments:

  1. I completely agree w/every word of your review. Flawed was so difficult to read, yet it felt true to the characters & circumstances. The ending was so heartbreaking, and unforgettable.
    Great review!

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  2. This is in my tbr pile..i better get tissues, wine and chocolate before I begin it..awesome review!

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  3. Ohh, I've heard great things about this book. Will definitely be picking it up soon. Great review!

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  4. This sounds like a very deep and powerful story. I am intrigued and a little bit scared by the sound of this book, but I also think it is one of those books that needs reading.

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  5. Me too, people I follow who've read this echoes what you just pointed out. I love powerful books especially if it's YA, our kids need more stories of "humanity" to read, keep them emphatic.

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  6. I know exactly what you mean, the ending to this one killed me! I really wanted it to end so differently! It really wasn't fair to sarah at all :(
    I did feel uncomfortable at times whilst reading this though, there were moments I wanted to hide behind the sofa!

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  7. Loved your review! I might check this book out.
    I'm a new follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog :D


    Sapir @ Diary of a Wimpy Teen Girl

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  8. I'm scared to read this lol! I've read such strong reactions to the ending that I'm thinking I'll have to really be in the mood for something intense before I check this out.

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  9. oh it sounds really intense, it's so interesting to read something like that from time to time. thanks for the review!

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  10. I keep hearing awesome things about this book, but I feel like it would bring me down, intigating though it is. :( Great review!

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  11. I really want to read this! glad you loved it. :)

    As for your question, I think everyone has had someone in their life that asks more than you can give. I dealt with that a lot recently and you just have to take one day at a time and look out for yourself in the end.

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  12. First, love the title. Flawed! How ironically perfect! :)

    I don't know if this one is for me. I like emotional books and not. I get too involved sometimes.. :) Still, sometimes that just makes it so good.

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  13. Great review, Brandi! We had similar thoughts on this. That ending really caught me off guard though... I still think about it often! Glad you liked the book overall.

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  14. This was so outside of my comfort zone but I enjoyed the story tremendously when I read it last year. Sam's mom is so warm and caring that I wish every mom is just like her. Wonderful review!

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  15. I have read a lot of reviews of this one and I'm not sure I am emotionally prepared to read this one. But once I'm ready for a real hard hitting contemp I will definitely remember it!

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  16. I agree Brandi this book was so hear to review afterwards, it left me so numb, but you managed to fantastically capture everything amazing about it! :)

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  17. I just finished Nobody But Us and I don't think I can handle another bleak book.

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  18. It sounds like a hard book to read and the sad ending would kill me right now. But happy you enjoyed it.

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  19. I'm not sure my heart could take reading this story, but everyone seems to love it. Wonderful review Brandi. :)

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  20. I don't think I could take this story without being ruined completely but I've heard nothing but great things about it! I'm glad you loved it too - great review!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier ♥
    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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  21. When first read the synopsis for this book I wasn't really interested but after reading so many rave reviews I am really eager to get hold of it.

    Thankyou for sharing your wonderful review, it sounds like such an emotionally intense book.

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  22. So when I read this I will have to have a tissue box ready, because I am going to be a mess. I am really looking forward to this. Wonderful review.


    Jenea @ Books Live Forever

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