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Broken Wing
During what should be the spring of her life, Bess spends the day sailing with her father, knowing it will be the last time.
If she can keep him safe, she believes she might hold on to him forever. But she can't hide a secret that will lead to him giving up everything just to protect her. Her world is shattered when he confronts an abusive suitor who needs to understand that he will never be allowed to hurt Bess again.
When the encounter lands her father in the hospital, Bess must face the bitter truth that what she has done will tear her family apart. Without her father's guiding hand, she is forced to learn for herself what it means to protect family as she struggles to fill the void between her and her grieving mother, who places the blame squarely at Bess's feet.
When a man mysteriously appears in their lives, her mother drifts even further away as he seduces her with false promises while enticing Bess to take matters into her own hands and avenge her father to right the scales of justice. What Bess doesn't know is he has a plan – a plan that has been in play since the very beginning.
As Bess's life unravels, he pushes her closer to a terrifying world she isn't ready to endure, where survival comes at a price she isn't ready to pay, where the twisted mind controlling her life is more sinister, and more dangerous, than she could ever conceive.
But she is not alone. Forced to watch in horror as the lives of those around her are consumed by the darkest corners of the criminal world, Bess knows surviving day to day isn't enough. She has to find a way out. But she can never truly be free until justice is done.
If she can keep him safe, she believes she might hold on to him forever. But she can't hide a secret that will lead to him giving up everything just to protect her. Her world is shattered when he confronts an abusive suitor who needs to understand that he will never be allowed to hurt Bess again.
When the encounter lands her father in the hospital, Bess must face the bitter truth that what she has done will tear her family apart. Without her father's guiding hand, she is forced to learn for herself what it means to protect family as she struggles to fill the void between her and her grieving mother, who places the blame squarely at Bess's feet.
When a man mysteriously appears in their lives, her mother drifts even further away as he seduces her with false promises while enticing Bess to take matters into her own hands and avenge her father to right the scales of justice. What Bess doesn't know is he has a plan – a plan that has been in play since the very beginning.
As Bess's life unravels, he pushes her closer to a terrifying world she isn't ready to endure, where survival comes at a price she isn't ready to pay, where the twisted mind controlling her life is more sinister, and more dangerous, than she could ever conceive.
But she is not alone. Forced to watch in horror as the lives of those around her are consumed by the darkest corners of the criminal world, Bess knows surviving day to day isn't enough. She has to find a way out. But she can never truly be free until justice is done.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2017
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January 13, 2017
I debated between four and five stars for this book. It's worthy of 4.5 stars, but that isn't an option.
I started reading Broken Wing in the middle of the afternoon. This is important to note, because at 4 am I had to make myself turn off the light to get some sleep. It's been awhile since I've been so engrossed in a new book that I didn't fall asleep a few chapters in.
It opens with the main character and her father sailing. I'm not a sailing fan. In fact, I have never been on a sailboat. I am not interested in reading about people sailing, but it quickly became clear it was important because it shows who the character is, It also shows her relationship with her father.
I won't go into the plot, as I think every reader should reveal it for themselves. It does contain adult subject matter that is handled in a mature way. It's not pretty, in fact, it's downright gritty at times, but it is a reality in our world.
As I read a story unfolded, one that kept me turning the page. There were twists, and more than one "why?" or "who?" but each question is answered. I hate when authors leave questions unanswered. I also hate when authors fail to surprise me. This book did neither. Each twist, each person, each plot device is wrapped up completely in the end. Kudos!
There are times the writing is downright poetic. There are also times the writing seems forced. The sections that seemed forced are not stilted enough to make me put down the book. Never once did I consider it, nor did I want to. They're just akin to noise in the background; noticeable, but not anything you can't ignore. I've read several "best sellers" that I can't say the same about (The GREY zone anyone?)
Overall this book, and it's subject matter, left me with lasting impressions.
I started reading Broken Wing in the middle of the afternoon. This is important to note, because at 4 am I had to make myself turn off the light to get some sleep. It's been awhile since I've been so engrossed in a new book that I didn't fall asleep a few chapters in.
It opens with the main character and her father sailing. I'm not a sailing fan. In fact, I have never been on a sailboat. I am not interested in reading about people sailing, but it quickly became clear it was important because it shows who the character is, It also shows her relationship with her father.
I won't go into the plot, as I think every reader should reveal it for themselves. It does contain adult subject matter that is handled in a mature way. It's not pretty, in fact, it's downright gritty at times, but it is a reality in our world.
As I read a story unfolded, one that kept me turning the page. There were twists, and more than one "why?" or "who?" but each question is answered. I hate when authors leave questions unanswered. I also hate when authors fail to surprise me. This book did neither. Each twist, each person, each plot device is wrapped up completely in the end. Kudos!
There are times the writing is downright poetic. There are also times the writing seems forced. The sections that seemed forced are not stilted enough to make me put down the book. Never once did I consider it, nor did I want to. They're just akin to noise in the background; noticeable, but not anything you can't ignore. I've read several "best sellers" that I can't say the same about (The GREY zone anyone?)
Overall this book, and it's subject matter, left me with lasting impressions.
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