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Broken and Screwed 2
Alexandra is pissed about her parents abandoning her. She's beyond pissed that her friends did the same. She's enraged because things are unclear about her brother's death now. So her first stop is at Jesse's house to demand answers. She wants to know why her brother was friends with the criminal crowd before he died and she knows he holds the answers. But when she sees him, she doesn't get the answers she expected. Instead, she finds out that their chemistry never faded and soon heats up again! Some habits die hard. Soon Jesse and Alex are back to their ways of sneaking around. He's a near-celebrity at school and she doesn't want to deal with the backlash of being his girlfriend. Alex is tired of being hurt so she's learned the lesson not to confide and lean on others. However, she can't seem to help herself when it comes to Jesse Hunt. The big question isn't if she will survive if their relationship goes public, it's if she will survive when the real truths about her family and brother come out? Or when she learns that Jesse knows more than what he's told her? Contains mature themes.
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First published August 28, 2013
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September 3, 2013
5 Tijaned stars !!!
My JESSE ....that's right MY Jesse
I'm making an official word definition/entry to Anna-pedia :
TIJANED
The act of reading a book like you are on crack. Chewing your nails like you are a beaver on crack. Sweating like you are a pig on crack. Your heart hurts from random palpitations. Your head hurts from trying to figure out what the F is going on. Your eyes hurt from practically bulging out of their sockets. Your girly parts are singeing from erupting into a molten lava quivering explosive combusting hot mess. The hottest mess. You finish the book and you float into nothingness.
Are you following me? If you FEEL me then....you've been Tijaned. Damn that's what I'm talking about. Wow. What a book!!!!!
I loved getting Tijaned by this series!!! If you have not read book one
DO IT NOW or this review will not make any sense. But that's ok....join the club...it's all a part of being Tijaned.
I'm a pretty smart lady, but I admit that after I finished Broken and Screwed book 1....I did not have a fucking clue. CLUELESS. Now that I've read both books....I still feel pretty damn clueless. I seek answers. Infinite answers. Is this book a cliffy? No. Is this story finished.....I don't think so. But again, I don't have a clue!!!
This story picks up right where book one left off. Alex is starting college where Jesse goes. They see each other again and they ignite. Damn. The chemistry is smoking HOT. I love Jesse. Thank God he got his shit together!!!! He was irresistible and broody and angry and just so damn...Jesse. I loved him. I change my stance...I obviously now love Jerk-Assholes! I blame Tijan . I swooned like none other. Jesse, Jesse, Jesse......he really pulled through for me. He delivered some epic moments of greatness. I. can't. even. It will spoil your journey to getting Tijaned. I asked for Jesse to get his shit together and give Alex her happily ever after. THANK YOU JESSE !!!
I loved when Jesse was uber protective. So sexy possesive....damn. I could go on and on!!!! Irresistible....please do yourself a favor and READ THIS BOOK. Get Tijaned! it will make you feel good! I PROMISE
All my ladies in club Tijan ...Marilina baby bear, April, Michele, Christine Butterfly, Alison ..
what an amazing "buddy read" ❤!!! Does anyone have an effing clue ???
....the only thing I know with certainty is that I love Jesse...that is all
My JESSE ....that's right MY Jesse
I'm making an official word definition/entry to Anna-pedia :
TIJANED
The act of reading a book like you are on crack. Chewing your nails like you are a beaver on crack. Sweating like you are a pig on crack. Your heart hurts from random palpitations. Your head hurts from trying to figure out what the F is going on. Your eyes hurt from practically bulging out of their sockets. Your girly parts are singeing from erupting into a molten lava quivering explosive combusting hot mess. The hottest mess. You finish the book and you float into nothingness.
Are you following me? If you FEEL me then....you've been Tijaned. Damn that's what I'm talking about. Wow. What a book!!!!!
I loved getting Tijaned by this series!!! If you have not read book one
DO IT NOW or this review will not make any sense. But that's ok....join the club...it's all a part of being Tijaned.
I'm a pretty smart lady, but I admit that after I finished Broken and Screwed book 1....I did not have a fucking clue. CLUELESS. Now that I've read both books....I still feel pretty damn clueless. I seek answers. Infinite answers. Is this book a cliffy? No. Is this story finished.....I don't think so. But again, I don't have a clue!!!
This story picks up right where book one left off. Alex is starting college where Jesse goes. They see each other again and they ignite. Damn. The chemistry is smoking HOT. I love Jesse. Thank God he got his shit together!!!! He was irresistible and broody and angry and just so damn...Jesse. I loved him. I change my stance...I obviously now love Jerk-Assholes! I blame Tijan . I swooned like none other. Jesse, Jesse, Jesse......he really pulled through for me. He delivered some epic moments of greatness. I. can't. even. It will spoil your journey to getting Tijaned. I asked for Jesse to get his shit together and give Alex her happily ever after. THANK YOU JESSE !!!
I loved when Jesse was uber protective. So sexy possesive....damn. I could go on and on!!!! Irresistible....please do yourself a favor and READ THIS BOOK. Get Tijaned! it will make you feel good! I PROMISE
All my ladies in club Tijan ...Marilina baby bear, April, Michele, Christine Butterfly, Alison ..
what an amazing "buddy read" ❤!!! Does anyone have an effing clue ???
....the only thing I know with certainty is that I love Jesse...that is all
August 18, 2016
GUILTY PLEASURE READ AND NOTHING MORE!!!
This authors is my ADDICTION. My CRACK! My ESCAPE! My EXCEPTION. I can't get enough of her books.
Her stories–all of them–will ALWAYS be 5 star reads for me because I don't read them like I do other books. They have become my escape, my guilty pleasure, my one exception. They encompass EVERYTHING that would normally drives me bat-shit-crazy, yet they don't. For whatever reason, they are in a class of their own and they work for me BIG TIME. I just hang on and enjoy the crazy ride.
Note: This is my FAVORITE book by this author. :)
This authors is my ADDICTION. My CRACK! My ESCAPE! My EXCEPTION. I can't get enough of her books.
Her stories–all of them–will ALWAYS be 5 star reads for me because I don't read them like I do other books. They have become my escape, my guilty pleasure, my one exception. They encompass EVERYTHING that would normally drives me bat-shit-crazy, yet they don't. For whatever reason, they are in a class of their own and they work for me BIG TIME. I just hang on and enjoy the crazy ride.
Note: This is my FAVORITE book by this author. :)
April 20, 2015
5 Stars!
Yes... I am stealing this word and definition from my Bestie Anna Champion. Because it describes how I feel about this series 100%. I have been...TIJANED
TIJANED: The act of reading a book like you are on crack. Chewing your nails like you are a beaver on crack. Sweating like you are a pig on crack. Your heart hurts from random palpitations. Your head hurts from trying to figure out what the F is going on. Your eyes hurt from practically bulging out of their sockets. Your girly parts are singeing from erupting into a molten lava quivering explosive combusting hot mess. The hottest mess. You finish the book and you float into nothingness.
Broken and Screwed and Broken and Screwed 2... I started book one at 9 am and I finished book 2 that night around midnight. Yes. I read both books in less than 24 hours... thats because they were like crack to me! Once I started, I wanted to do nothing else but read them. No husband, no cooking, no cleaning, no reviewing NOTHING else. Could not put them down! I was addicted to the feelings, the roller coaster of emotions, and mostly just ALL THINGS JESSE ♥ ♥
After the cliffy end of B&S, I was so happy to jump straight into B&S 2. Alex is starting over, or trying to. But she has questions. She needs answers. The only person who can help her is the one man she can’t resist. Jesse. Jesse was a jerk to her most of the first book, but he had his reasons. She is about to find them all out...
Jesse is the big time athlete on campus. The guy all the girls want and all the guys want to be. But he only wants Alex. He wants to be with her, to tell her everything. But some secrets aren’t his to tell. Alex is conflicted. She wants Jesse more than anything, but for now its best if their relationship is secret. Only Cord really knows whats going on. And her new buddy Beth, who happens to catch them. Alex is happy with whatever she can get from Jesse. She’s only ever wanted him. She knows it won’t last, it never does with him. She’ll take him any way she can get him.
She doesn’t understand that everything about to change. Everything she thinks she knew isn’t so. Jesse wants to be with Alex. Really be with her. No hiding around. But there is something big in the way. Alex still has questions that no one seems to be able to answer. Things Jesse knows but can’t tell. Until he can truly open up to her, she’s not sure if they can give it a real go. Jesse can’t tell her, but he can’t lose her either. No matter what, he can’t stay away.
What happens when all the secrets come to light? When we find out what really was going on and what really happened?
This book. THIS BOOK! I loved every minute! Jesse Jesse Jesse! He is an amazing man! I loved him more in this book than the first! And Alex is pretty great too. In fact, most of the characters were awesome! I especially loved Cord! Even ones I didn’t love ( Tiffany and Jamie ) grew on me in the end. When I say MOST of the characters, I mean everyone except the parents. They were all p.o.s... Especially Alex’s dad. Grrr. For me, the B&S series is a must read! Just a fair warning: Start them sometime where you can devote some time to reading. Once you start, they are impossible to put down!!!
Yes... I am stealing this word and definition from my Bestie Anna Champion. Because it describes how I feel about this series 100%. I have been...TIJANED
TIJANED: The act of reading a book like you are on crack. Chewing your nails like you are a beaver on crack. Sweating like you are a pig on crack. Your heart hurts from random palpitations. Your head hurts from trying to figure out what the F is going on. Your eyes hurt from practically bulging out of their sockets. Your girly parts are singeing from erupting into a molten lava quivering explosive combusting hot mess. The hottest mess. You finish the book and you float into nothingness.
Broken and Screwed and Broken and Screwed 2... I started book one at 9 am and I finished book 2 that night around midnight. Yes. I read both books in less than 24 hours... thats because they were like crack to me! Once I started, I wanted to do nothing else but read them. No husband, no cooking, no cleaning, no reviewing NOTHING else. Could not put them down! I was addicted to the feelings, the roller coaster of emotions, and mostly just ALL THINGS JESSE ♥ ♥
After the cliffy end of B&S, I was so happy to jump straight into B&S 2. Alex is starting over, or trying to. But she has questions. She needs answers. The only person who can help her is the one man she can’t resist. Jesse. Jesse was a jerk to her most of the first book, but he had his reasons. She is about to find them all out...
Jesse is the big time athlete on campus. The guy all the girls want and all the guys want to be. But he only wants Alex. He wants to be with her, to tell her everything. But some secrets aren’t his to tell. Alex is conflicted. She wants Jesse more than anything, but for now its best if their relationship is secret. Only Cord really knows whats going on. And her new buddy Beth, who happens to catch them. Alex is happy with whatever she can get from Jesse. She’s only ever wanted him. She knows it won’t last, it never does with him. She’ll take him any way she can get him.
She doesn’t understand that everything about to change. Everything she thinks she knew isn’t so. Jesse wants to be with Alex. Really be with her. No hiding around. But there is something big in the way. Alex still has questions that no one seems to be able to answer. Things Jesse knows but can’t tell. Until he can truly open up to her, she’s not sure if they can give it a real go. Jesse can’t tell her, but he can’t lose her either. No matter what, he can’t stay away.
What happens when all the secrets come to light? When we find out what really was going on and what really happened?
This book. THIS BOOK! I loved every minute! Jesse Jesse Jesse! He is an amazing man! I loved him more in this book than the first! And Alex is pretty great too. In fact, most of the characters were awesome! I especially loved Cord! Even ones I didn’t love ( Tiffany and Jamie ) grew on me in the end. When I say MOST of the characters, I mean everyone except the parents. They were all p.o.s... Especially Alex’s dad. Grrr. For me, the B&S series is a must read! Just a fair warning: Start them sometime where you can devote some time to reading. Once you start, they are impossible to put down!!!
My body melted onto his as I forgot what we were talking about. Nothing mattered. Jesse swept the demons away. I wanted him to sweep ours away, the one the two of us created.
November 17, 2018
Reading it again .... guaranteed book slump remedy, full review to come..
September 11, 2015
After finishing 'Broken and Screwed', I had to start this book immediately. As much as I hate to admit it, I have found myself utterly captivated with the petty, back-stabbing, shallow, high school dramatics that fill the pages of Tijan's books. Considering everything, most of these characters should be unappealing at best...and insanely offensive at the worst. However, rather than wanting to throw my Kindle across the room, I have been completely absorbed with this story. Bravo, Tijan!
Very similar to the first book, Jesse and Alex continue with their on again, off again, emotional relationships. Think "Broken and Screwed: The College Years". Same dynamics, same jealous, social-climbing girls, just a little older now.
What made this book stand out from the first book for me was the additional revelations r/t Ethan's death. The mystery surrounding his death is finally revealed. I kind of suspected part of the secret, but hadn't figured out all of it by a long shot.
Additionally, Alex's parents offer some half-assed explanations for their inexcusable actions. While their insincere words didn't elicit any sympathy from me, I did immensely enjoy it when Alex finally gave them a piece of her mind. Finally, the girl has quit being a doormat! Let's face it, these two had to be some of the worst parents ever. Somebody needed to rip into them and I'm glad it was Alex.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a satisfying conclusion. I would have liked more details about some of the supporting characters, like Beth and Marissa, but maybe those doors were left open to be continued in their own spin-offs. I would like to see those characters have their stories told also.
I listened to the Audible version for books 1 and 2 in this series and the narration was great. If you're a fan of audiobooks, I would recommend this as a good choice.
Very similar to the first book, Jesse and Alex continue with their on again, off again, emotional relationships. Think "Broken and Screwed: The College Years". Same dynamics, same jealous, social-climbing girls, just a little older now.
What made this book stand out from the first book for me was the additional revelations r/t Ethan's death. The mystery surrounding his death is finally revealed. I kind of suspected part of the secret, but hadn't figured out all of it by a long shot.
Additionally, Alex's parents offer some half-assed explanations for their inexcusable actions. While their insincere words didn't elicit any sympathy from me, I did immensely enjoy it when Alex finally gave them a piece of her mind. Finally, the girl has quit being a doormat! Let's face it, these two had to be some of the worst parents ever. Somebody needed to rip into them and I'm glad it was Alex.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a satisfying conclusion. I would have liked more details about some of the supporting characters, like Beth and Marissa, but maybe those doors were left open to be continued in their own spin-offs. I would like to see those characters have their stories told also.
I listened to the Audible version for books 1 and 2 in this series and the narration was great. If you're a fan of audiobooks, I would recommend this as a good choice.
August 4, 2016
That was epic!!!!
And, yes... Finally i feel happy...
Oh, man! I fell in love with this series soooo... much!!!
Well, in the second part of this story everything was different...
Alex left for the college without parents, without friends, without family and without Jesse.
Thank god, they got to the same college!
So,after some event that happen to the final chapters of previous book, she's trying to found out the truth for her brother's death...
and who knows better than Jesse???
From the first moment the atmosphere around them getting hotter and they started the hook-up once again....
But something had change...
Alex holding back herself and Jesse is more opened up to her than ever...
Oh, man! Alex drove me nuts!!!!
In the beginning, I couldn't understand her at all!
After a while, i realise that her attitude was because of her broken and screwed life...
And that makes her scared and insecure and a litle bitchy. Oups!!!
I wanna to shake her up and scream in her face "Wake up, Alex!"
How many proofs she wanted???? Didn't just see the signs???
And Jesse... Whoa!!! His attitude was the opposite than the first book.
He was more insecure, he was showing more emotion and he wasn't hiding it when get hurt by Alex.
He claim her all the time and she stand beside her. Oh, my sweetie...
Alex, you underestamated him because you were afraid that he will rejected you like all the others did...
And finally, Ethan. My poor Ethan! After i heard your story,
i understand you better.
But i still don't like that you're holding back Jesse from Alex.
Because of you, they became so broken!!!
And yes, Jesse and Alex finally won a new family full of friends!!!
They were all of them georgeous and very lovables...
I miss you guys!!!! All of you...
Oh! I forgot! For one more time, i have to say that their parents both Alex's and Jesse's was shitty!!! They suck...
And, yes... Finally i feel happy...
Oh, man! I fell in love with this series soooo... much!!!
Well, in the second part of this story everything was different...
Alex left for the college without parents, without friends, without family and without Jesse.
Thank god, they got to the same college!
So,after some event that happen to the final chapters of previous book, she's trying to found out the truth for her brother's death...
and who knows better than Jesse???
From the first moment the atmosphere around them getting hotter and they started the hook-up once again....
But something had change...
Alex holding back herself and Jesse is more opened up to her than ever...
Oh, man! Alex drove me nuts!!!!
In the beginning, I couldn't understand her at all!
After a while, i realise that her attitude was because of her broken and screwed life...
And that makes her scared and insecure and a litle bitchy. Oups!!!
I wanna to shake her up and scream in her face "Wake up, Alex!"
How many proofs she wanted???? Didn't just see the signs???
And Jesse... Whoa!!! His attitude was the opposite than the first book.
He was more insecure, he was showing more emotion and he wasn't hiding it when get hurt by Alex.
He claim her all the time and she stand beside her. Oh, my sweetie...
Alex, you underestamated him because you were afraid that he will rejected you like all the others did...
And finally, Ethan. My poor Ethan! After i heard your story,
i understand you better.
But i still don't like that you're holding back Jesse from Alex.
Because of you, they became so broken!!!
And yes, Jesse and Alex finally won a new family full of friends!!!
They were all of them georgeous and very lovables...
I miss you guys!!!! All of you...
Oh! I forgot! For one more time, i have to say that their parents both Alex's and Jesse's was shitty!!! They suck...
January 3, 2014
WOW!
I just finished the book i was waiting, for months to be released..
I 'm not quite sure of how i feel..
Mostly because my problem with the first one was the countless questions the unbearable cliffhanger left us with.. And to be frank i'm not sure i have my answers now..
I feel that so many things left unsaid.. Even about situations that we were introduced to in this book..
Like Alexi for example.. Or what happened to Beth and she was broken..
Also i was expecting some hatred and strange moments with Jesse.. Fights and all.. Everything, even their crazy and passionate relationship was timid..
I mean we had a crazy Alex and an absent Jesse i missed them.. Yes the dysfunctioning relationship i missed it too.. Where is my drama?
But don't get me wrong.. We got our story!
Our answers, our drama.. Amazing new characters and glimpses of the old ones.. Even a new heartbreaking storyline to wait for..
There were some moments that i cry a little.. Or felt so disturbed and my heart was hurting for them..
I only wanted more Ethan and the past my two lovebirds shared..
I mean like the detail that when Ethan wasn't looking they were touching hands.. AWWWWWWWW so romantic..
I loved the first chapter because it was full on past.. I wanted more of it.. And more Jesse's confessions of love..
And Etahn's story GOD! What was that right?
So tragic..
And now i have to focus on the two main characters.. Which both evolved so much.. They changed and i think now they found the right way to deal with their emotions and pain.. It maybe only right for them but that's the beauty of it.. That's why i loved them so much.. And the book was so brilliant.. In the end, no matter what they are family.. Those two forever.. AWWWWWWWWW
I hope to see more of them in the next book(s)..
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I hate her father.. He was the source of all evil..
- Her mother had lots of issues but maybe she will redeem herself in the future.. At least she tries..
- Ethan, Ethan, Ethan.. WHY?
- Jamie was an ass, but every family has one of them..
- Beth and Hannah were something else..
- I still like Cord.. So much..
- Cara and Derek were a great couple..An air of normalcy..
- Tifanny was a bitch but then cool..
- Alexi.. WOW
- Mellisa was back, changed and that is great.. Even Eric made a cameo appearance..
- I like that we saw again Angie.. I liked her in the first book.. I liked their interaction in this one too.. I shed some tears there..
- Alex felt Ethan's presence and the same happened to Alexi.. That was so heartbreaking..
- It was so unbelievable how much Ethan loved his sister.. I think that someone should have helped him.. They thought it was only a phase but it ended up being the last straw..
- The accident-suicide.. God why! It brought so much pain to everyone..
- I wouldn't have guessed Claire.. How much did that hurt too..
- Jesse was great.. I love him..
P.S.-I can't wait for Braille!!
An EPIC mama bear-baby bear BR!!Love u mama bear!
I just finished the book i was waiting, for months to be released..
I 'm not quite sure of how i feel..
Mostly because my problem with the first one was the countless questions the unbearable cliffhanger left us with.. And to be frank i'm not sure i have my answers now..
I feel that so many things left unsaid.. Even about situations that we were introduced to in this book..
Like Alexi for example.. Or what happened to Beth and she was broken..
Also i was expecting some hatred and strange moments with Jesse.. Fights and all.. Everything, even their crazy and passionate relationship was timid..
I mean we had a crazy Alex and an absent Jesse i missed them.. Yes the dysfunctioning relationship i missed it too.. Where is my drama?
But don't get me wrong.. We got our story!
Our answers, our drama.. Amazing new characters and glimpses of the old ones.. Even a new heartbreaking storyline to wait for..
There were some moments that i cry a little.. Or felt so disturbed and my heart was hurting for them..
I only wanted more Ethan and the past my two lovebirds shared..
I mean like the detail that when Ethan wasn't looking they were touching hands.. AWWWWWWWW so romantic..
I loved the first chapter because it was full on past.. I wanted more of it.. And more Jesse's confessions of love..
And Etahn's story GOD! What was that right?
So tragic..
And now i have to focus on the two main characters.. Which both evolved so much.. They changed and i think now they found the right way to deal with their emotions and pain.. It maybe only right for them but that's the beauty of it.. That's why i loved them so much.. And the book was so brilliant.. In the end, no matter what they are family.. Those two forever.. AWWWWWWWWW
I hope to see more of them in the next book(s)..
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I hate her father.. He was the source of all evil..
- Her mother had lots of issues but maybe she will redeem herself in the future.. At least she tries..
- Ethan, Ethan, Ethan.. WHY?
- Jamie was an ass, but every family has one of them..
- Beth and Hannah were something else..
- I still like Cord.. So much..
- Cara and Derek were a great couple..An air of normalcy..
- Tifanny was a bitch but then cool..
- Alexi.. WOW
- Mellisa was back, changed and that is great.. Even Eric made a cameo appearance..
- I like that we saw again Angie.. I liked her in the first book.. I liked their interaction in this one too.. I shed some tears there..
- Alex felt Ethan's presence and the same happened to Alexi.. That was so heartbreaking..
- It was so unbelievable how much Ethan loved his sister.. I think that someone should have helped him.. They thought it was only a phase but it ended up being the last straw..
- The accident-suicide.. God why! It brought so much pain to everyone..
- I wouldn't have guessed Claire.. How much did that hurt too..
- Jesse was great.. I love him..
P.S.-I can't wait for Braille!!
An EPIC mama bear-baby bear BR!!Love u mama bear!
October 5, 2013
3.5 Stars
"Was it too much to hope that he wouldn't leave when he realized how broken and screwed up I was?"
I finished it! I was dragging there for a bit but I did it! When it was all said and done, I liked the story...I think.
Alex's refussal to go public with her relationship with Jess drove me insane. I would have been working that.
I mean Jesse was like a god at this college for goodness sake! I would have had minions etc., but Alex's is above fakeness I get it. I guess.
Jesse and Alex's relationship and feelings for one another were strong throughout the story. They made a great couple, once Alex got it through her thick skull how much she mattered to Jesse.
"You were my fucking sanctuary, that's what you were to me. You were my guilty indulgence. I should've stayed away from you, but I couldn't. I still can't. Jeezus. Look at me. I'm damn near on my knees here."
All SECRETS are revealed and not only does Alex make new friends, she reconciles with old ones and finds "family".
It was a crazy ride and most definitely frustrating at times. This author sure isn't predictable. She kind of goes around, around and around before getting to the heart of the story, but by the end it worked...go figure.
P.S. Cord Tatum is yummy!
"Was it too much to hope that he wouldn't leave when he realized how broken and screwed up I was?"
I finished it! I was dragging there for a bit but I did it! When it was all said and done, I liked the story...I think.
Alex's refussal to go public with her relationship with Jess drove me insane. I would have been working that.
I mean Jesse was like a god at this college for goodness sake! I would have had minions etc., but Alex's is above fakeness I get it. I guess.
Jesse and Alex's relationship and feelings for one another were strong throughout the story. They made a great couple, once Alex got it through her thick skull how much she mattered to Jesse.
"You were my fucking sanctuary, that's what you were to me. You were my guilty indulgence. I should've stayed away from you, but I couldn't. I still can't. Jeezus. Look at me. I'm damn near on my knees here."
All SECRETS are revealed and not only does Alex make new friends, she reconciles with old ones and finds "family".
It was a crazy ride and most definitely frustrating at times. This author sure isn't predictable. She kind of goes around, around and around before getting to the heart of the story, but by the end it worked...go figure.
P.S. Cord Tatum is yummy!
September 7, 2013
I always to try to be honest with my book reviews. Authors work so hard on these books that I always want to give them credit for their work and that is the only reason I will give this book 3 stars.I was angry, confused, and frustrated for most of the first two books in the series. The name of the series Broken And Screwed fits it perfectly. These people are definitely broken and Tijan totally "SCREWED with my head."
This was a book I couldn't put down but the whole thing was a clusterfuck of craziness.There were times when events happened in the book with no rhyme or reason. It really seemed like the writer was just trying to fill pages. This happened in the first book as well. For instance the characters all went to bar. They walked to the back had a conversation with someone and then someone said oh it's time to go. I didn't get the point of that trip to the bar. This happened in the first book not this one but this theme carried on throughout the series. The whole reason Alex's dad was ignoring her was beyond me. What did she do? The book never really said why she was the target of his madness and if it did I totally over looked it through my confusion. It seemed like this author made the story more complicated then it needed to be. I think the same story could have been told in a simpler, easier to understand method. I'm not sure if this is Tijan's writing style or if it was just in the Broken and Screwed series. I don't really care about grammatical errors or punctuation as long as I can understand the story the author is trying to tell. 90% of how I rate my books is on the story and the way the story was told. This was a good story and I enjoyed some of it but I felt that I had to work too hard to put the pieces together. Some writers have a way of letting those pieces fall into place clearly and in this series I did not feel that this writer was able to do that.
There were things I enjoyed about this book and one of them was Jesse. He really redeemed himself from who he seemed to be in the first book. We found out more of why Jesse was the way he was and I loved seeing him care for Alex in a more loving way then in the first book. Also Hannah, Beth, Tiffany, Kara and Cord were much more likable then Alex's high school friends. I liked Cord a lot and I hope he will have his own book. I would like to see what makes him tick and why he is damaged. The writer also had a way of keeping me hooked into the story even though I was frustrated and unhappy about the way the story was told I kept turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen to these characters.
Also the final revelation about Ethan's death was a little convoluted. I think a lot of it made sense but some extra things were thrown in that the story didn't really need. I think that's the case with the whole book. The author overdid the story when this would have been a 5 star story without the extra drama. The extra drama really overshadowed the best parts of this story.
Overall I am glad I read both of these books and I enjoyed Jesse and Alex's story. The ending was a little unsatisfying for me. I would have liked to see an epilogue but I assume that there will be more to come in the series. Perhaps centering on another couple but will include cameo's or side stories of Alex and Jesse. If this is the case I would love to read the next in the series. I am invested in seeing this group of broken and screwed up people to the end.
September 8, 2013
4.5 stars
Please don’t read this review if you have not read book 1 there are spoilers below.
I could not wait to get off this rollercoaster!
Yep see that poor defenseless, scared little girl, that was me during this book. I knew something was going to happen I knew there was way more to the story then we found out in book 1. And it was like every turn in this book had me on edge. I was like a starving bird finding scraps of bread on the ground, every situation I picked through the conversation grabbing every scrape of information to ascertain any clue to WHAT THE HELL WAS GOING ON!
Ok 4.5 stars because…
No. 1 - I couldn't put it down it had me up till 3am and as soon as I stirred in the morning I grabbed my reader and started again at 7.12am. I’m not a morning person so this is HUGE!
No. 2 – The ending GAH! I feel like I just ate a big ass block of chocolate and they didn't add the actual chocolate or sugar to it! I worked my ass off to get through book 1 & 2, my heart was on the line and I deserved an OUT OF THIS WORLD HEA!
Obviously there is a 3rd book but it’s not about Jesse and Alex.
No. 3 - There were things that happened in this book that didn't make any sense or have a reason for it. And where’s the explanation about Alex’s Dad, you can’t just have that in there and the matter not be dealt with!
OK this part is important because as negative as I was in the last 2 points what kept me reading was the story… Ethan… I wanted to know what happened. I wanted closure for Alex and Jesse. I think Jesse found his closure but it wasn't really highlighted in how or when it happened. Ethan is Alex’s brother and Jesse's bestfriend. Ethan died in a car crash, you learn this right away in book 1 but Ethan is all through this series and I’m not talking about memories I’m talking about Alex she lived and breathed his death, and she couldn't get over it. She would have been able to if her HORRIBLE parents hadn't up and left her to start a whole new life without her. Lose her brother and lose both her parents at the same time they both may as well have been in the car with him.
*sigh* The sad truth is Alex will never get over losing Ethan and her parents it shaped her into a new person, she’s broken and she understands that and she’s living with it the best way she can.
Don’t expect an epic love story in this series. Jesse and Alex aren't lovey dovey they go days and weeks without talking or calling yet when they get back together they can’t bear to be apart that didn't appeal to me at all. Damn hot sex scene’s though! I didn't get Jesse AT ALL! I mean they were family, he loves her? Yet she spent Christmas day on her own! And yes he said some very sweet things… but he never backed them up with actions except for confrontations when things came to light. He never pushed Alex for the truth when he knew something was wrong. He never seemed to look further into anything than what was right in front of him. He was protective, possessive (sometimes) but he had no problems walking away from her. But I think if I read the book from his point of view I would probably be saying something completely different. There just wasn't enough information on him or about him and his day to day actions to grasp how Jesse really felt. And that confused me the most!
I liked Hannah, Beth, God even Tiffany & Jamie, Kara and Cord. I think if Cord gets a book it’s going to be my favorite.
So I think you can see from my review that I hate to love this book and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Please don’t read this review if you have not read book 1 there are spoilers below.
I could not wait to get off this rollercoaster!
Yep see that poor defenseless, scared little girl, that was me during this book. I knew something was going to happen I knew there was way more to the story then we found out in book 1. And it was like every turn in this book had me on edge. I was like a starving bird finding scraps of bread on the ground, every situation I picked through the conversation grabbing every scrape of information to ascertain any clue to WHAT THE HELL WAS GOING ON!
Ok 4.5 stars because…
No. 1 - I couldn't put it down it had me up till 3am and as soon as I stirred in the morning I grabbed my reader and started again at 7.12am. I’m not a morning person so this is HUGE!
No. 2 – The ending GAH! I feel like I just ate a big ass block of chocolate and they didn't add the actual chocolate or sugar to it! I worked my ass off to get through book 1 & 2, my heart was on the line and I deserved an OUT OF THIS WORLD HEA!
Obviously there is a 3rd book but it’s not about Jesse and Alex.
No. 3 - There were things that happened in this book that didn't make any sense or have a reason for it. And where’s the explanation about Alex’s Dad, you can’t just have that in there and the matter not be dealt with!
OK this part is important because as negative as I was in the last 2 points what kept me reading was the story… Ethan… I wanted to know what happened. I wanted closure for Alex and Jesse. I think Jesse found his closure but it wasn't really highlighted in how or when it happened. Ethan is Alex’s brother and Jesse's bestfriend. Ethan died in a car crash, you learn this right away in book 1 but Ethan is all through this series and I’m not talking about memories I’m talking about Alex she lived and breathed his death, and she couldn't get over it. She would have been able to if her HORRIBLE parents hadn't up and left her to start a whole new life without her. Lose her brother and lose both her parents at the same time they both may as well have been in the car with him.
*sigh* The sad truth is Alex will never get over losing Ethan and her parents it shaped her into a new person, she’s broken and she understands that and she’s living with it the best way she can.
Don’t expect an epic love story in this series. Jesse and Alex aren't lovey dovey they go days and weeks without talking or calling yet when they get back together they can’t bear to be apart that didn't appeal to me at all. Damn hot sex scene’s though! I didn't get Jesse AT ALL! I mean they were family, he loves her? Yet she spent Christmas day on her own! And yes he said some very sweet things… but he never backed them up with actions except for confrontations when things came to light. He never pushed Alex for the truth when he knew something was wrong. He never seemed to look further into anything than what was right in front of him. He was protective, possessive (sometimes) but he had no problems walking away from her. But I think if I read the book from his point of view I would probably be saying something completely different. There just wasn't enough information on him or about him and his day to day actions to grasp how Jesse really felt. And that confused me the most!
I liked Hannah, Beth, God even Tiffany & Jamie, Kara and Cord. I think if Cord gets a book it’s going to be my favorite.
So I think you can see from my review that I hate to love this book and I wouldn't have it any other way!
September 6, 2015
Below Mediocre.
Jesse is still a disgusting manwhore screwing other women.
Alex is still a spineless doormat who only thinks about herself, I'm fed up with her "woe is me" attitude. Get a damn backbone you absolute LOSER.
These people aren't broken, they're stupid, self centred and weak.
"When did this become more serious?...Jesse shrugged as he leaned back...It’s always been serious for me. I stayed away because of Ethan.”
So then, explain why you were so busy screwing everything in a skirt if you were serious about Alex. And making sure she KNEW you were screwing other girls. And you were a total asshole to her.
Anyone who thinks this is the right guy for any girl needs their head examined. He's a total sleaze.
Frankly, the ONLY one I liked and felt so sorry for was Ethan, poor guy.
Jesse is still a disgusting manwhore screwing other women.
Alex is still a spineless doormat who only thinks about herself, I'm fed up with her "woe is me" attitude. Get a damn backbone you absolute LOSER.
These people aren't broken, they're stupid, self centred and weak.
"When did this become more serious?...Jesse shrugged as he leaned back...It’s always been serious for me. I stayed away because of Ethan.”
So then, explain why you were so busy screwing everything in a skirt if you were serious about Alex. And making sure she KNEW you were screwing other girls. And you were a total asshole to her.
Anyone who thinks this is the right guy for any girl needs their head examined. He's a total sleaze.
Frankly, the ONLY one I liked and felt so sorry for was Ethan, poor guy.
June 27, 2014
I have to wait till AUGUST?!? Say what! With a cliff hanger like that!! Uhggg... I seriously don't know how I'm going to survive that long... :(
February 24, 2017
Well, I think this second book made us understand a lot about the characters of Alex and Jesse...
Their relationship became better in many ways, Jesse was completely different and FINALY all the secrets revealed to us...The love between the two of them was there, but none could admit this feeling.
For what it worths, I will never forgive Alex's parents-especialy her mother. Even though, in the end she apologized for what she'd done. Being a mother myself, I would NEVER EVER chose a man instead of my children...
A special thanks to my friend Nicoleta, who insisted to read this series.
I totaly LOVED it!!!
Their relationship became better in many ways, Jesse was completely different and FINALY all the secrets revealed to us...The love between the two of them was there, but none could admit this feeling.
For what it worths, I will never forgive Alex's parents-especialy her mother. Even though, in the end she apologized for what she'd done. Being a mother myself, I would NEVER EVER chose a man instead of my children...
A special thanks to my friend Nicoleta, who insisted to read this series.
I totaly LOVED it!!!
September 5, 2021
🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
2 ⭐ to the story.
4 ⭐ to the narration.
I'm not even bothering with a full review this time...
Sorry guys.
You can check my review for the first book, and then you can add more drama, more tears, more annoying characters and BAM!
You'll have a full review.
Maybe I can do better later... Now I'm just tired of these characters.
September 6, 2017
So I wasn't sure about the rating..
Because there were a lot of things I disliked, I know it's just a book but it still isn't fun to read. I read to relax and enjoy it and that's why I don't like certain things because that happens in real life.
So Jesse lies to Alex about Tiffany I disliked that because for a moment I felt at ease and then a few chapters further we learned the truth and was a nah.. No liars.. I know he probably thought it was for the best but nah..
I hated Tiffany, but at the end I could stand her a bit.. Because she explained a bit and I understood her more. But I don't know about Jamie because he was at the verge of and everyone seems to forget that little thingy and is forgiving and then suddenly Jamie is a very nice guy.. It was just so sudden and Tiffany took him back, like seriously?
Toward the end it all kind of felt rushed, I don't know If I'm the only one but that's how it felt to me. Now I'm curious about Cord and why he was arrested so much. Is there a Cord book?
Also what for sh*t parents does she have, I can't understand how people would do such things! The father is really crazy like that's the way to hide something just so you can have a good name.. Really? Go f*ck yourself is what I would tell em! (I'm sorry I know how it is to have people like that around (not my own parents) )
Because there were a lot of things I disliked, I know it's just a book but it still isn't fun to read. I read to relax and enjoy it and that's why I don't like certain things because that happens in real life.
So Jesse lies to Alex about Tiffany I disliked that because for a moment I felt at ease and then a few chapters further we learned the truth and was a nah.. No liars.. I know he probably thought it was for the best but nah..
I hated Tiffany, but at the end I could stand her a bit.. Because she explained a bit and I understood her more. But I don't know about Jamie because he was at the verge of and everyone seems to forget that little thingy and is forgiving and then suddenly Jamie is a very nice guy.. It was just so sudden and Tiffany took him back, like seriously?
Toward the end it all kind of felt rushed, I don't know If I'm the only one but that's how it felt to me. Now I'm curious about Cord and why he was arrested so much. Is there a Cord book?
Also what for sh*t parents does she have, I can't understand how people would do such things! The father is really crazy like that's the way to hide something just so you can have a good name.. Really? Go f*ck yourself is what I would tell em! (I'm sorry I know how it is to have people like that around (not my own parents) )
August 3, 2016
Wow. This book. Wow.
Jesse such a mystery. Families aren't always fantastic ... It really makes one appreciate the ones we can call family!
I've now also been "Tijaned"...thanks Anna!
Jesse such a mystery. Families aren't always fantastic ... It really makes one appreciate the ones we can call family!
I've now also been "Tijaned"...thanks Anna!
January 10, 2021
2.5 STARS ☆
This book was slightly better than the first book as Alex (main h) did mature some and she finally stood up against her parents. Unfortunately, this book was filled once more with uninteresting friend drama with old high school and new college friends, as well as Alex and Jesse being stuck in this we-fuck-around-but-won't-define-the relationship (~80% of the book was the same cycle).
Any who, let's get down to business
STORY PLOT
*DISCLAIMER* This book picks up shortly after the first book, so this book CANNOT but read as a standalone.
Alex (h) is off to college and she wants to know answers surrounding her brother's death. Jesse has always diverted from answering the questions and Alex always let it go. The day she received that letter from her parents, she changed. Even though these two have not talked since Alex broke things off in Vegas, Alex is determined to find out the secrets surrounding her brother. Besides this all going on, there are random subplots going on with friend drama, extra family drama from both Jesse's dad and Alex's parents, and introducing characters for a spin off book (Sustain).
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MAIN CHARACTERS
💔 Alex Connor
"This addiction to him was like a drug, I was intoxicated."
The one thing I did like about her was how she did grow a backbone in this book when dealing with others. She didn't take other's shit and was not walked on as much. Unless it was Jesse who she was still infatuated with and quickly jumped back into bed with him (by chapter 4 they were back to the same old relationship).
Other than that, there was nothing remarkable about her as a main heroine.
💔 Jesse Hunt
Who are you besides just a giant douchebag!?
He continued to talk in mainly grunts, short sentences, and glares. He never really says much. It is revealed that Jesse plays hot and cold with Alex when feelings are brought up because he feels guilty for having them. He told Ethan he wanted to be with Alex and that was the last time he spoke to Ethan. These feelings were supposed to be festering for awhile; yet, their relationship appears more physical than anything.
Me searching for the romance between these two. ⤵️⤵️⤵️
*sigh*
Lastly, majority of the reassurance that he cares about Alex comes from outsiders NOT Jesse himself. He had some half-assed attempts of showing he cares but they just felt possessive to me and I didn't really feel the connection AGAIN.
💔 Alex's family
— Ethan: Even though Ethan is gone, he plays a huge part in both books. He is the big bond that ties Alex and Jesse together. However, he left behind a lot of secrets when he died and Jesse is his secret keeper. Jesse withheld all of Ethan's secrets from her as he was upholding his dead's friend wishes. I don't agree with how Jesse went about things, but I do see how it was hard for him to reveal secrets that were not his tell & he was given specific instructions to keep to himself. When his secret was revealed, I felt it had a cheap shock value to it, tbh. I did not find it super interesting and honestly I skimmed the book to find out what it was.
— Ethan and Alex's parents: Their father was a horrible individual and I honestly wanted to punch him for how he treated both kids.
The mother had no backbone which only infuriated me more about them. HOW CAN YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON YOUR KID!?!? HOW CAN YOU BE OKAY WITH YOUR HUSBAND ADDING CONSTANT PRESSURE TO YOUR SON TO BE PERFECT?? I know she was making a mends (in the last chapter no less) but it was executed poorly. She didn't really put much effort into trying to repair her relationship with Alex or
➳ Friend Drama
When someone embarks on the journey of college, they no longer associate with individuals they were "close" to in high school. Sometimes they lose touch, or just grow apart. That was not the case for Alex though. When she received that letter at the end of book 1, she changed and was extremely pissed off. She channeled all her emotions into being angry. Her high school "friends" - Marissa and Angie stopped trying altogether and ultimately abandoned her.
Difference between reality check and being a bitch:
Angie who appeared as the nicer of two friends in the first book tried make amends once Marissa tried with Alex. Monkey see, monkey do. Marissa and Angie were always in a competition with each other, so when Marissa failed to fix her friendship with Alex, Angie reached out.
Angie tried to act all sweet and did the crocodile tears about "missing" Alex but really it was about getting Alex's forgiveness so she could feel better about abandoning Alex when she needed someone. The bonus point for reaching out was to also stick it to Marissa and show her that she is the "better" friend.
She tried but Alex wasn't having it though and basically called her out on her BS.
However, Angie's true colors came out
That was so insensitive. The thing is Alex lost her brother as well as her WHOLE family. Angie claimed to wanting to be there for Alex; yet, didn't try to understand the grieving process or just be supportive of her.
Anyways, I actually did enjoy Alex standing up for herself and seeing through her bullshit. She knew right away she was doing it for personal reason, not to actually repair the friendship. I was here for when she found her inner bitch and told it like it is to Angie.
BUTTTTT, then she ended up forgiving BOTH Angie and Marissa and began to be friends with them again.
She showed that she was trying to not be used or taken for granted majority of the book, then she just lost her backbone in the last chapter of the book with being friends with them again. Not super close but friends nonetheless.
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Overall~
I swore I would not pick up the second book but I talked myself into it. I didn't want to pick up the second book but I finally did and it was sorta disappointing, tbh. I took a little over 2 year to pick this book up and finish the 'series.' I can see why I took a break after the first book. I found myself skimming a lot again as I was uninterested in the friend drama that was a focal point in the book. I do think this book had more potential but it fell flat with the filler stuff, unnecessary subplots, and character development lacking for the main H. What I did find myself liking more with this book was the main heroine - Alex. She showed big character development in this book and that's why I did rate this book slightly higher than the first.
Bottom line, it was ehh, alright read!
BS series
#1 BS 1 → 2 stars
#2 BS 2 → 2.5 stars
This book was slightly better than the first book as Alex (main h) did mature some and she finally stood up against her parents. Unfortunately, this book was filled once more with uninteresting friend drama with old high school and new college friends, as well as Alex and Jesse being stuck in this we-fuck-around-but-won't-define-the relationship (~80% of the book was the same cycle).
Any who, let's get down to business
STORY PLOT
*DISCLAIMER* This book picks up shortly after the first book, so this book CANNOT but read as a standalone.
Alex (h) is off to college and she wants to know answers surrounding her brother's death. Jesse has always diverted from answering the questions and Alex always let it go. The day she received that letter from her parents, she changed. Even though these two have not talked since Alex broke things off in Vegas, Alex is determined to find out the secrets surrounding her brother. Besides this all going on, there are random subplots going on with friend drama, extra family drama from both Jesse's dad and Alex's parents, and introducing characters for a spin off book (Sustain).
═════════•°• :Spoilers Ahead: •°•═════════
MAIN CHARACTERS
💔 Alex Connor
"This addiction to him was like a drug, I was intoxicated."
The one thing I did like about her was how she did grow a backbone in this book when dealing with others. She didn't take other's shit and was not walked on as much. Unless it was Jesse who she was still infatuated with and quickly jumped back into bed with him (by chapter 4 they were back to the same old relationship).
Other than that, there was nothing remarkable about her as a main heroine.
💔 Jesse Hunt
Who are you besides just a giant douchebag!?
He continued to talk in mainly grunts, short sentences, and glares. He never really says much. It is revealed that Jesse plays hot and cold with Alex when feelings are brought up because he feels guilty for having them. He told Ethan he wanted to be with Alex and that was the last time he spoke to Ethan. These feelings were supposed to be festering for awhile; yet, their relationship appears more physical than anything.
Me searching for the romance between these two. ⤵️⤵️⤵️
*sigh*
Lastly, majority of the reassurance that he cares about Alex comes from outsiders NOT Jesse himself. He had some half-assed attempts of showing he cares but they just felt possessive to me and I didn't really feel the connection AGAIN.
💔 Alex's family
— Ethan: Even though Ethan is gone, he plays a huge part in both books. He is the big bond that ties Alex and Jesse together. However, he left behind a lot of secrets when he died and Jesse is his secret keeper. Jesse withheld all of Ethan's secrets from her as he was upholding his dead's friend wishes. I don't agree with how Jesse went about things, but I do see how it was hard for him to reveal secrets that were not his tell & he was given specific instructions to keep to himself. When his secret was revealed, I felt it had a cheap shock value to it, tbh. I did not find it super interesting and honestly I skimmed the book to find out what it was.
— Ethan and Alex's parents: Their father was a horrible individual and I honestly wanted to punch him for how he treated both kids.
The mother had no backbone which only infuriated me more about them. HOW CAN YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON YOUR KID!?!? HOW CAN YOU BE OKAY WITH YOUR HUSBAND ADDING CONSTANT PRESSURE TO YOUR SON TO BE PERFECT?? I know she was making a mends (in the last chapter no less) but it was executed poorly. She didn't really put much effort into trying to repair her relationship with Alex or
➳ Friend Drama
When someone embarks on the journey of college, they no longer associate with individuals they were "close" to in high school. Sometimes they lose touch, or just grow apart. That was not the case for Alex though. When she received that letter at the end of book 1, she changed and was extremely pissed off. She channeled all her emotions into being angry. Her high school "friends" - Marissa and Angie stopped trying altogether and ultimately abandoned her.
Difference between reality check and being a bitch:
Angie who appeared as the nicer of two friends in the first book tried make amends once Marissa tried with Alex. Monkey see, monkey do. Marissa and Angie were always in a competition with each other, so when Marissa failed to fix her friendship with Alex, Angie reached out.
Angie tried to act all sweet and did the crocodile tears about "missing" Alex but really it was about getting Alex's forgiveness so she could feel better about abandoning Alex when she needed someone. The bonus point for reaching out was to also stick it to Marissa and show her that she is the "better" friend.
She tried but Alex wasn't having it though and basically called her out on her BS.
However, Angie's true colors came out
“Ethan’s dead!” she shouted back. “Newsflash, Alex! Your brother’s been dead for two and a half years now. It’s time to move on!”
That was so insensitive. The thing is Alex lost her brother as well as her WHOLE family. Angie claimed to wanting to be there for Alex; yet, didn't try to understand the grieving process or just be supportive of her.
Anyways, I actually did enjoy Alex standing up for herself and seeing through her bullshit. She knew right away she was doing it for personal reason, not to actually repair the friendship. I was here for when she found her inner bitch and told it like it is to Angie.
BUTTTTT, then she ended up forgiving BOTH Angie and Marissa and began to be friends with them again.
She showed that she was trying to not be used or taken for granted majority of the book, then she just lost her backbone in the last chapter of the book with being friends with them again. Not super close but friends nonetheless.
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Overall~
I swore I would not pick up the second book but I talked myself into it. I didn't want to pick up the second book but I finally did and it was sorta disappointing, tbh. I took a little over 2 year to pick this book up and finish the 'series.' I can see why I took a break after the first book. I found myself skimming a lot again as I was uninterested in the friend drama that was a focal point in the book. I do think this book had more potential but it fell flat with the filler stuff, unnecessary subplots, and character development lacking for the main H. What I did find myself liking more with this book was the main heroine - Alex. She showed big character development in this book and that's why I did rate this book slightly higher than the first.
Bottom line, it was ehh, alright read!
BS series
#1 BS 1 → 2 stars
#2 BS 2 → 2.5 stars
September 5, 2013
Hugely disappointed, thought i would risk reading this 2nd book to see if It redeemed the 1st- Hell No!
I hardly ever leave bad reviews, I think with most books I'm easily pleased and I read a lot!
Again found that something was lacking, their characters seemed shallow, not explained very well and I just had no empathy for them because Of this. We found out what the big secret was and without spoilers thought it was just ridiculous. Skimmed read from about 50% just to get closure. Sorry will not be recommending this or the next book.
I'm done!!
I hardly ever leave bad reviews, I think with most books I'm easily pleased and I read a lot!
Again found that something was lacking, their characters seemed shallow, not explained very well and I just had no empathy for them because Of this. We found out what the big secret was and without spoilers thought it was just ridiculous. Skimmed read from about 50% just to get closure. Sorry will not be recommending this or the next book.
I'm done!!
May 23, 2015
Mmmm this is difficult. Maybe one of the hardest reviews I have ever made. Don’t get me wrong I don’t mean I didn’t like the book I just have so many mixed feelings right now. Let’s take things from the beggining. I rate the book with 4 stars (3.5 actually). Jesse and Alex really got into my heart , I laughed, I cried with them they really got under my skin but if I want to be honest I am not so sure that if they weren’t about alex and Jessie I would rate the book so high because book 2 wasn’t exactly what I expected and left me a little incomplete.
I still have questions I still think there are some unsaid things. Book one left us with so many answered questions and I am not sure I got all my answers.
We left Alex trying to start over but she had so manyquestions and Jessie was the only person that could give her answers.. In book two we are watching Alex still trying to deal with her grief and the abandonment of her parents and I was ok with that but my problem was that there were times I felt that the author was trying to fill the pages with stories and events I didn’t actually care at all. I liked almost everyone of the new characters, I liked the fact that alex found new friends but I needed answers and I didn’t care so much to feel touched by other broken people. I just wanted MY broken people back. I wanted more Jessie and Alex
What I am trying to say is that it was a good story there is no doubt about that but there were times I felt lost like I was making a puzzle and it was impossible to get all the pieces together. I strongly believe that with all the new characters things got little more complicated than I wanted and the story was interesting and heartwarming on her own to need more. It would be a clear 5 star book to me if I hadn’t had to deal with all the extra drama and useless information.
Even though I am not exactly satisfied with the way the rest of the story was told I must say that tijan managed to keep my interest until the end. Both frustrated to be honest but at least with high curiosity for what was about to happen. What I liked the most in this book I guess it was Jessie. He was a complete jerk in book, he treated alex more like trash but behind every behavior there is a reason and in book two everything was explained. Actually Jessie surprised me in this book. His attitude was exactly the opposite from the first book. The hottest guy in camp was ready to beg and do everything needed in order to be with Alex. He was more human, caring and protective and he finally understood that it was time to give alex the position she worths in his life even though alex was insecure and she didn’t want to go in public with their relationship.
About Ethan’s story I am not sure what I am feeling. I was touched by his drama, really touched but can’t deny that the guy really pissed me off and with his death didn’t only harm himself but so many other people too.
He chose the easy way, he didn’t even fought, and not only that he left a bunch of people broken trying to deal not only with their grief but also with the shit he left behind. Don’t get me wrong I know not every people are strong, not every people have the strength to confront life, I can understand him but don’t tell me to justify him
About the ending I liked the fact that Jessie and Alex found a “new” family
I missed though a Jessie and Alex epilogue I wish tijan could give us a little more of our favorite broken people together
May 28, 2022
Love the series, one of my favourite books by Tijan. The chemistry with Alex and Jesse was off the scales, their bond amazing, and the side characters were some of Tijan’s Best. However, re reading it years later and being more cynical, I did have some problems with Jesse. Despite him saying he was not a bad guy, sometimes he was an asshole. I forgave him because it was clear he was suffering etc. I do though, have a massive problem with Jesse and Tiffany. For one even if Jamie is a scumbag, he is still Jesse’s teammate. The fact he fucked his girlfriend was gross, and he lied so easily about it when Jamie mentioned it, that it made me question Jesse’s character. I also did not appreciate the blaming of Tiffany. Sure Jesse might of been drunk, but he slept with Tiffany on more than one occasion, so not likely it was an accident or just her forcing the situation, he must have had some attraction to her. I know it sounds bitchy but I also can’t help but judge Jesse for sleeping with a nasty bitch like her, he did massively go down in my estimations. I also hate to admit that it made me worry in the future that something could happen, as Tiffany would be living with Jesse and Alex, and she definitely would still go there. The only reason I am still not taking stars off is because Jesse and Alex were not together at the time, he clearly only loves Alex, and he sorted out Alex finally getting the truth. I was not a Claire fan either, I know she was young, but it was never really mentioned how much damage she did. She knew about the parents affair and purposefully seeked Ethan out? Then when things obviously blew up, she took off and got a restraining order against Ethan, so he could not see their child? What a bitch! That to me was never really resolved properly. I also Just wish the bitches in these books like Tiffany and Marissa got more karma! LastlyI am so intrigued by Cord. On one side he is caring and laid back, On the other he is a cold asshole, after hearing about a girls he love dim the past, think it would be amazing if he got his own book! Re reading this I have so many conflicted feelings about Cord! At this point I feel like we owed a book about him! He is only young but he cannot settle down because he loves a girl from Alex’s school? Really? The way he treats Chandra is also terrible. For whatever Jesses said that Chandra knew what Cord was like. Cord obviously acted differently with her, it was obvious enough for Alex to think she was special and comment to Cord about it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 2, 2015
This is another one of Tijan's books that I had to read straight through. The funny thing is that I really liked this book, and yet there were things that felt very incomplete. The whole story with the parents, and even Ethan seemed rushed or glossed over. I was like, wait, what just happened here??? I still think there are holes in Marissa's story and Beth's story; things were introduced that were never detailed. I have noticed this happening in other Tijan books where storylines seem to rush forward before you even know what is happening or what just happened. It confuses me because I love the fast pace of her books, and yet I wish the storylines were more robust. I gave this 4 Stars because I was craving twists and turns and drama, and this book delivered that. I'm left wanting in a few areas though, and I'm not sure I will ever be entirely satisfied with Tijan's books because of the holes and gaps and incomplete storylines I've encountered in her stories. However, I can't stop reading them. They satisfy the angst I seek when I get in my moods. I did like Jesse better in this one, he was more human and showed some actual emotion. He's definitely not one of my favorite book heroes, but Alex and Jesse were both very broken and at least I feel better about their relationship.
March 17, 2015
I loved it. It was so emotional , my heart was beating !
I highly recommend this book!. It was my favorite read in 2015 until now
May 30, 2017
No, the writing didn't get better, but she writes about dealing with grief really well!
After the final loss Alexandra experiences, she snaps. Her only objective is to get to University and confront Jesse, but who is she kidding? One look at Jesse and she's wondering...What is an objective?
I have already said in the review for the previous book that the actual storytelling/writing is flawed but the plot is strong. I loved the confrontation and the semi plot twist. I also like the gradual progression of the main characters and their relationship.
I may try another book or series by Tijan because she tells good stories, the delivery in these two books just wasn't what it could have been.
After the final loss Alexandra experiences, she snaps. Her only objective is to get to University and confront Jesse, but who is she kidding? One look at Jesse and she's wondering...What is an objective?
I have already said in the review for the previous book that the actual storytelling/writing is flawed but the plot is strong. I loved the confrontation and the semi plot twist. I also like the gradual progression of the main characters and their relationship.
I may try another book or series by Tijan because she tells good stories, the delivery in these two books just wasn't what it could have been.
September 1, 2013
If you haven't read Broken and Screwed, then stop here and go read that before reading this review. It's worth reading, just do it.
This one gets a solid 4.5 STARS from me.
The only issue I have with it and the reason for the 1/2 star deduction is that I want more. The characters are left in a happy place technically, but it's not left feeling finished. There's a third book coming, but it seems these characters will not be the PRIMARY focus of that one. I'm hoping their true HEA and epilogue will come in it though. It better! I want more Jesse and Alex!
As for this story... It can be summed up in this:
It's the summer after Alex's parents formally abandoned her. Asshats that they are. Since it happens in the first couple of pages, I don't think it's a spoiler to say that . So she is now suffering from the worst case of abandonment ever. She also knows that Jesse knows more about what happened with Ethan than he's shared and she wants some freaking answers.
As the book opens, she arrives at college and her first stop is Jesse's home. She walks in to demand answers, but he's not there. Instead she runs into Cord. Who I end up kind of liking. Go figure. He can be a total dick to the girls he's with, but I don't think I have a lot of sympathy for the girls. He proves to be a terrific friend to Alex and to Jesse.
Alex has been attempting to get in touch with Jesse all summer, but he hasn't returned a single text or call.
They're brought back into contact with each other and in some ways, Alex is right back where she was. She can't resist Jesse or the comfort he offers. She has no other comfort. She doesn't tell him about the awful thing her parents did in abandoning her. And I get her reasoning. When someone who is supposed to love you unconditionally leaves you and the only reason you have for it is that you weren't loveable enough for them, it makes sense you'd think telling others about it would just make them think you aren't lovable.
"I didn't know what I would do if Jesse saw the same defect in me as my parents did, if he waked away as they had."
This was me while reading most of this book:
Alex wanted so bad to take what Jesse offered, but she didn't trust that it would stay and she had good reason. Jesse didn't do a lot to offer reassurances because he didn't realize how needed they were and because he was dealing with his own emotional mess.
"I'd take what I could get for now. Maybe enough of me would heal that I wouldn't be so shattered when he eventually left.
Alex makes a new friend named Beth and her cousin Heather. Both of whom are a trip. Tijan has a way of making you unsure if you should love or hate secondary characters because you never know who is going to whip out the knife and shred your heroine. It was pretty clear early on that Beth and Heather would be the friends Angie and Marissa could never prove themselves to be. They have their own very deep seated issues, but they're awesome friends.
There's a cast of mean girls. Some of whom manage to redeem themselves towards the end. I won't say who or how. But I love how Tijan can make me despise someone and then not hate them two pages later.
Throughout this story, Jesse and Alex exist in a limbo of sorts while they try to sort out their issues.
There were so many things I wanted to say to so many characters. Things I wanted to scream at them while beating them sometimes. I'm happy to say, every word I wanted shouted was shouted and with masterful skill. It would be too much a spoiler to go into detail about all of them, but just rest assured... All the dirty laundry gets aired to who it should and it feel fan-freaking-tastic.
There's one particular scene with Jesse and which made me want to plant a big fat kiss on Jesse and wear a number one finger shouting his praises.
This story comes to a satisfying conclusion. I share this for those like me who hate to open a story and be left on a cliffhanger when the next installment is not out. Thanks to Anna sharing that with me, I was able to brave this series. Thanks, girl! However, as I mentioned earlier, I want more. There's a third coming, but it's name is connected to some very intriguing secondary characters. I look forward to it, but I also hope there will be more to Jesse and Alex and we will see them REALLY get that HEA!
This one gets a solid 4.5 STARS from me.
The only issue I have with it and the reason for the 1/2 star deduction is that I want more. The characters are left in a happy place technically, but it's not left feeling finished. There's a third book coming, but it seems these characters will not be the PRIMARY focus of that one. I'm hoping their true HEA and epilogue will come in it though. It better! I want more Jesse and Alex!
As for this story... It can be summed up in this:
It's the summer after Alex's parents formally abandoned her. Asshats that they are. Since it happens in the first couple of pages, I don't think it's a spoiler to say that . So she is now suffering from the worst case of abandonment ever. She also knows that Jesse knows more about what happened with Ethan than he's shared and she wants some freaking answers.
As the book opens, she arrives at college and her first stop is Jesse's home. She walks in to demand answers, but he's not there. Instead she runs into Cord. Who I end up kind of liking. Go figure. He can be a total dick to the girls he's with, but I don't think I have a lot of sympathy for the girls. He proves to be a terrific friend to Alex and to Jesse.
Alex has been attempting to get in touch with Jesse all summer, but he hasn't returned a single text or call.
They're brought back into contact with each other and in some ways, Alex is right back where she was. She can't resist Jesse or the comfort he offers. She has no other comfort. She doesn't tell him about the awful thing her parents did in abandoning her. And I get her reasoning. When someone who is supposed to love you unconditionally leaves you and the only reason you have for it is that you weren't loveable enough for them, it makes sense you'd think telling others about it would just make them think you aren't lovable.
"I didn't know what I would do if Jesse saw the same defect in me as my parents did, if he waked away as they had."
This was me while reading most of this book:
Alex wanted so bad to take what Jesse offered, but she didn't trust that it would stay and she had good reason. Jesse didn't do a lot to offer reassurances because he didn't realize how needed they were and because he was dealing with his own emotional mess.
"I'd take what I could get for now. Maybe enough of me would heal that I wouldn't be so shattered when he eventually left.
Alex makes a new friend named Beth and her cousin Heather. Both of whom are a trip. Tijan has a way of making you unsure if you should love or hate secondary characters because you never know who is going to whip out the knife and shred your heroine. It was pretty clear early on that Beth and Heather would be the friends Angie and Marissa could never prove themselves to be. They have their own very deep seated issues, but they're awesome friends.
There's a cast of mean girls. Some of whom manage to redeem themselves towards the end. I won't say who or how. But I love how Tijan can make me despise someone and then not hate them two pages later.
Throughout this story, Jesse and Alex exist in a limbo of sorts while they try to sort out their issues.
There were so many things I wanted to say to so many characters. Things I wanted to scream at them while beating them sometimes. I'm happy to say, every word I wanted shouted was shouted and with masterful skill. It would be too much a spoiler to go into detail about all of them, but just rest assured... All the dirty laundry gets aired to who it should and it feel fan-freaking-tastic.
There's one particular scene with Jesse and which made me want to plant a big fat kiss on Jesse and wear a number one finger shouting his praises.
This story comes to a satisfying conclusion. I share this for those like me who hate to open a story and be left on a cliffhanger when the next installment is not out. Thanks to Anna sharing that with me, I was able to brave this series. Thanks, girl! However, as I mentioned earlier, I want more. There's a third coming, but it's name is connected to some very intriguing secondary characters. I look forward to it, but I also hope there will be more to Jesse and Alex and we will see them REALLY get that HEA!
June 25, 2023
This review is about Broken and Screwed Duology. Both books will have the same review. I read this series a long time ago. But this time I listened to it on audiobook. And I truly enjoyed the second read years later much more than I did it the first time.
I think in the time that passed I got some clarity on my own family issues. So it was so much easier to understand Alex family issues. Like other Tijan books this was a angsty book. Tijan never shy away from difficult topics and she seems to like family issues a lot. But she is great at writing them too. Very often I see Samantha from her Fallen Crest series in the FMCs but I think it's mainly the strength they posses to pull through times were they feel very vulnerable.
The BS series is about Alex. She lost her brother in a car accident and her whole family is dealing with the trauma. But here are a lot of secrets around Ethan's death and her parents and her brothers best friend Jesse are keeping them from her. She has to cope with the loss of her brother with only Jesse who seems to know as much as she does and isn't cooping well too. So they hook up. The first book is about Alex and the grief but also at some point Alex's parent abandon her and she is on her own. She tries to keep it all hidden away from her friends and tries to become whole again. But actually her parents should have send her to a grief counselling. But the didn't. They don't care.
After the summer Jesse leaves, because he attends college. The first book is about Alex trying to work through her grief and she is more or less successful.
In the second book Alex moves to the same college, where her brother wanted to go and where Jesse is on a basketball scholarship. Alex won a full ride to the college. I think this book is more about healing than grief. At College she gets a new start. Only two people know what happened in her past. She finds some friends and connects with them, because they are also broken. And with their help and Jesse back in her life, she starts to put herself together. Basically she glues her pieces together in a different way than before. A lot of secrets are revealed at the end.
I enjoyed the series a lot. And I could connect to all the broken pieces of Alex and Jesse and also saw her healing, when Alex didn't realise that the healing started.
Warning: this book is not for everyone, so check for triggers!
I think in the time that passed I got some clarity on my own family issues. So it was so much easier to understand Alex family issues. Like other Tijan books this was a angsty book. Tijan never shy away from difficult topics and she seems to like family issues a lot. But she is great at writing them too. Very often I see Samantha from her Fallen Crest series in the FMCs but I think it's mainly the strength they posses to pull through times were they feel very vulnerable.
The BS series is about Alex. She lost her brother in a car accident and her whole family is dealing with the trauma. But here are a lot of secrets around Ethan's death and her parents and her brothers best friend Jesse are keeping them from her. She has to cope with the loss of her brother with only Jesse who seems to know as much as she does and isn't cooping well too. So they hook up. The first book is about Alex and the grief but also at some point Alex's parent abandon her and she is on her own. She tries to keep it all hidden away from her friends and tries to become whole again. But actually her parents should have send her to a grief counselling. But the didn't. They don't care.
After the summer Jesse leaves, because he attends college. The first book is about Alex trying to work through her grief and she is more or less successful.
In the second book Alex moves to the same college, where her brother wanted to go and where Jesse is on a basketball scholarship. Alex won a full ride to the college. I think this book is more about healing than grief. At College she gets a new start. Only two people know what happened in her past. She finds some friends and connects with them, because they are also broken. And with their help and Jesse back in her life, she starts to put herself together. Basically she glues her pieces together in a different way than before. A lot of secrets are revealed at the end.
I enjoyed the series a lot. And I could connect to all the broken pieces of Alex and Jesse and also saw her healing, when Alex didn't realise that the healing started.
Warning: this book is not for everyone, so check for triggers!
July 3, 2014
Soooo freaking GOOD!
4.5 STARS! I WANT MORE!!!
Review to come when I get my writing mojo back! Peace out!
August 29, 2013
4 stars - I didn't like it as much as the first book.
I like Jesse and Alex very much and I'm sad the next book in the B&S series won't be about them anymore..
It really frustrates me when authors don't stick to their original MC's. I like the side characters and I know many people love it when they get their own book, but I don't. I get too invested in the MC's I guess..
I like Jesse and Alex very much and I'm sad the next book in the B&S series won't be about them anymore..
It really frustrates me when authors don't stick to their original MC's. I like the side characters and I know many people love it when they get their own book, but I don't. I get too invested in the MC's I guess..
August 16, 2016
Review to follow.
September 19, 2018
First read through - May 1, 2016
Second read through - January 2, 2017 (rereads are AWESOME!!)
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4.5 “Some Habits Die Hard” Stars!
The Review:
Amazing! Just a great, angsty, SEXY!!, drama filled read!
Basically picking up where book one left off, Alex is hot on the heels of Jesse to find out what really happened the night her brother died, but they haven’t talked in months, so when she shows up at the same college he attends unannounced, things quickly heat up!
I loved THIS Alex. At the end of the first book, she broke, completely. The numbness had shut her down entirely and the people around her were basically scared of her. When we met her in this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that though SHE thought she was shattered, she was still holding strong. She might have been numbing the pain with avoidance, but she wasn’t broken beyond repair. And like in book one, though she put on a good front, there were so many times I just wanted her to finally speak up! She kept everything inside. I understand her fear. She was starting a new life in a new town, at a new school, with new friends. Things were very slowly starting to go in the right direction and every little back-step had her fearing more abandonment. She was strong but she was scared and the author makes you FEEL that all the way down inside you.
I LOVED the Jesse we got in this book. In the first book, I couldn’t get a beat on him. I couldn’t figure him out and he was so distant, I wasn’t sure if he really cared for Alex the way I wanted him to. However, this book puts all those questions to rest. He goes above and beyond to get and keep Alex in his life. He’s patient, attentive and I actually felt a little sorry for him as Alex kept pushing him away. Jesse became frustrated but he never gave up and I loved that. Once he decided he couldn’t live without Alex, he fought to keep her and wasn’t strayed by others even while Alex was pulling away. Jesse was the perfect kind of hero. He was still intense and broody and swamped by his own guilt and pain but it’s obvious he was committed to keeping Alex with him.
I really enjoyed this second book. It was angsty and heartbreaking and full of drama and I loved it all. Alex has so much to get past but with Jesse’s help, she’s on the road to healing. There are some major bombs dropped in this book, answers to questions from the first book and in true Tijan fashion, it’s all complicated, complex and way out there... and it totally works!
I hope there’s more to Jesse and Alex’s story. I’d love to get a Jesse POV since both of these books are told only in Alex’s. But more so, I’d just love more of their story! I feel they have so much more to tell. This book left off in a good place but there’s always room for more when it comes to this author's characters and her amazing storytelling.
Second read through - January 2, 2017 (rereads are AWESOME!!)
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4.5 “Some Habits Die Hard” Stars!
The Review:
Amazing! Just a great, angsty, SEXY!!, drama filled read!
Basically picking up where book one left off, Alex is hot on the heels of Jesse to find out what really happened the night her brother died, but they haven’t talked in months, so when she shows up at the same college he attends unannounced, things quickly heat up!
I loved THIS Alex. At the end of the first book, she broke, completely. The numbness had shut her down entirely and the people around her were basically scared of her. When we met her in this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that though SHE thought she was shattered, she was still holding strong. She might have been numbing the pain with avoidance, but she wasn’t broken beyond repair. And like in book one, though she put on a good front, there were so many times I just wanted her to finally speak up! She kept everything inside. I understand her fear. She was starting a new life in a new town, at a new school, with new friends. Things were very slowly starting to go in the right direction and every little back-step had her fearing more abandonment. She was strong but she was scared and the author makes you FEEL that all the way down inside you.
I LOVED the Jesse we got in this book. In the first book, I couldn’t get a beat on him. I couldn’t figure him out and he was so distant, I wasn’t sure if he really cared for Alex the way I wanted him to. However, this book puts all those questions to rest. He goes above and beyond to get and keep Alex in his life. He’s patient, attentive and I actually felt a little sorry for him as Alex kept pushing him away. Jesse became frustrated but he never gave up and I loved that. Once he decided he couldn’t live without Alex, he fought to keep her and wasn’t strayed by others even while Alex was pulling away. Jesse was the perfect kind of hero. He was still intense and broody and swamped by his own guilt and pain but it’s obvious he was committed to keeping Alex with him.
I really enjoyed this second book. It was angsty and heartbreaking and full of drama and I loved it all. Alex has so much to get past but with Jesse’s help, she’s on the road to healing. There are some major bombs dropped in this book, answers to questions from the first book and in true Tijan fashion, it’s all complicated, complex and way out there... and it totally works!
I hope there’s more to Jesse and Alex’s story. I’d love to get a Jesse POV since both of these books are told only in Alex’s. But more so, I’d just love more of their story! I feel they have so much more to tell. This book left off in a good place but there’s always room for more when it comes to this author's characters and her amazing storytelling.
June 30, 2015
Honestly? I can't go through this shit again. I am scarred by reading this book. One of the most horribly written books I've ever had the misfortune of stumbling upon and reading 'cause I'm a stupid shit.
Really, don't put yourself through what I did. It's REALLY not worth it. Everything was as fucked up as before.
No issue (except maybe why Ethan, the heroine's brother dies)
Jesse and Alex never say "I love you,". They remain messed up in the head and they need help. One of the worst couple come to life. I would've been find WITHOUT a HEA (I don't think you can even call this book's ending THAT to be honest) and this is coming from a die-hard HEA junkie.
Again, save yourself money, time and find some other book.
Really, don't put yourself through what I did. It's REALLY not worth it. Everything was as fucked up as before.
No issue (except maybe why Ethan, the heroine's brother dies)
Jesse and Alex never say "I love you,". They remain messed up in the head and they need help. One of the worst couple come to life. I would've been find WITHOUT a HEA (I don't think you can even call this book's ending THAT to be honest) and this is coming from a die-hard HEA junkie.
Again, save yourself money, time and find some other book.
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