Dark Touch

by Aimee L. Salter

Tully isn’t alone in her skin. Whenever she touches someone, they feel everything she feels. All her ugliness. All her darkness. All her pain.

The only thing she wants is to be left alone—and to finally get out of her small Oregon town.

But then she meets Chris. He’s everything she’s not. Light. Trusting. Innocent. And he wants Tully.

Tully knows she should spare him the heartache of being with her. But when he touches her, she’s not sure she’ll have the strength to push him away...

From the author of Every Ugly Word comes a poignant, emotionally raw story about the violence that plays out behind closed doors and the all-consuming passion of first love.

Genres: Young Adult, Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Fiction, Contemporary, Abuse

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2016

Reviews

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to Alloy Entertainment and NetGalley.)

“The truth is I’m afraid for me, too.”

This was a YA romance story, with a touch of the paranormal.

Tully was quite a hard character who had grown to only rely on herself because of the situation she lived with on a daily basis, not only having to worry about touching hands with anyone, but also having to deal with an abusive, alcoholic father.

The storyline in this was mainly about the romance between Tully and Chris, and it was pretty hard for Chris to get through to Tully as she was so convinced that everybody disliked her, and that Chris would realise she was beneath him eventually, not to mention the whole not being able to touch hands thing. We did also get storylines about Tully wanting to leave as soon as she graduated, and the abuse that she was suffering at the hands of her father. The pace was a bit slow in places though, making the story drag a bit.

The ending to this was fairly hopeful, and it did seem that things worked out quite well for Tully in the end.



6.25 out of 10

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure how to rate this one. There were some things I really liked and some things I had problems with. Not a bad read at all but at times it almost felt like instead of slut shaming, it was..virgin shaming? Is that even a thing? Apparently it kind of is. No one should be shamed for their choices, regardless of what they are. Maybe I read too much into it, I don't know. Either way, it was a good story with some good messages about moving forward and becoming better and stronger and not waiting for someone else (or expecting someone else) to fix what is broken inside of you but doing it yourself.

[ReadAlongWithSue ★⋆. ࿐࿔catching up · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abuse, dark secrets, emotional.

This is portrayed as a Young Adult book, but I think, no, let me rephrase this, it can be read at any age, there are so many things you can take away from this read.

Tully wants to be alone, she needs to be alone. She must be alone, but this is not going to happen because she meets Chris and he is the total opposite to her.

Chris seems much older than his teenage years, he has insight and he has a huge understanding that goes with a fantastic enormous heart, all he wants to do it, give. But can Tully take what Chris has to offer.

Or does her hurt run too deep and leave too many scars that cannot be opened.

This is a lovely story told by this author and a really enjoyed it.

*My thanks to Alloy Entertainment via Net Galley for the chance to read this+

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review



A deep raw and emotional tale of young love, abuse, and dark secrets. Dark Touch by Aimee L. Salter completely blew me away as Ms. Salter touches on a sensitive subject matter in such a powerful way in a genre that I rarely read.

“My feelings. Whenever anyone touches my hands they feel what I feel.”



Dark Touch may have been classified in the young adult genre but this book was so much more than your typical high school romance. This book explores the raw portrayal of finding oneself and learning to let go of the darkness that lives within. I honestly don't want to say much about this book because this story held me captive as I was immersed in the raw vulnerability of Tully as she goes through her own personal journey of acceptance and finding herself. So if your are looking for a story that grips you to the core, strips you naked to the vulnerability, hurt, pain, and sadness and brings forth a ray of hope and new beginnings then I highly urge readers to take a chance on Dark Touch. This is the first book I have read from this author and it is definitely won't be the last as Ms. Salter has bewitched me with her raw prose.




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[Lala_Loopsie [fire breathing B!tch Queen] · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy in exchange of an honest review, so here i am.

As much as i would love to give a detailed review, i must sleep.

I expected more from this book, the cover was gorgeous, and the blurb was enticing. Ok. I got carried away with my expectations. So what? A girl's gotta dream.

All in all, it was a meh book.

If you expected more from me... I need sleep.

[J. Kahele · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story messed with my head so much. Why? Because the truth in the words hit so hard and so deep, it left me breathless and my head spinning. When a child is brought into this world, they look to their parents to nurture and care for them. Tully wasn't that lucky.

Being raised solely by an alcoholic father, after her mother passes, Tully is thrown into a world of her father's anger and rage. The abuse is horrific, but the pain that will forever scar her soul is much deeper.

When she meets Chris at church, she thinks nothing of it, but wonders why a boy like him would look at a trash like her. When they meet again in class and he sits next to her and begins talking to her. She tries to push him off with her attitude, but he never sways. And it's a constant battle, him trying to help her and her pushing him away. But he never gives up, he cares about her.

Tully is afraid not to care about Chris, but afraid to bring him into her life of shame and degradation. She cares enough to let him go, but knows he won't go easily. So she does the only thing she knows that will hurt him, that will push him away. But as soon as he is gone, she regrets it. He was the only light in her life and now there is nothing left.

[Zirra · Rating 4 out of 5]

(I would like to thank NetGalley, the author and publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)

This is a story of a young girl who suffered physical and emotional abuse for years. It is dark, and as I explore Tully's world sometimes I could not help but wish I could pull her out of that horrible thoughts and situation. Chris is an excellent love interest addition in this book, he makes everything in Tully's life worth living, and with purpose. I admire the author to instead of resort towards sex to ease the troubles the characters are experiencing, she instead teaches the reader that there are other ways worth a try.

Speaking of Tully's "ability", I'd like to think of it as a metaphor. That her abuser and those who wronged her are actually human beings with emotions, and still have some humanity left in them despite what they have become. I truly enjoy this book, and I think any age group are suitable to read this.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: 2/5
(I received a free copy from the publisher, Alloy Entertainment, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
***Minor spoilers***

Tulip "Tully" Harden has always been different from everyone else, and nobody knows why. Everyone else is perfectly normal, but whenever Tully makes contact with anyone with her hand, they feel whatever she's feeling. Most people avoid her because of this - they don't want whatever darkness she carries with her. Her home life isn't that great either. Her father is an alcoholic with violent tendencies. She doesn't really have any friends either, until Chris. Chris actually shows an interest in Tully and doesn't flinch away when he makes contact with her. For the first time in many years, Tully gets some light back in her life.

Before I get into what was actually written, I don't really understand why everyone just accepted whatever Tully was so easily. I mean, if this were to happen in real life, someone would end up reporting her and she'd become some scientific anomaly with 1000 requests to experiment on her somehow. Since this book hasn't at all hinted that this takes place some other place than modern Earth, I find it quite unbelievable that she's lived so long with this "curse" as she likes to call it without being scrutinized under the scientific eye.

I didn't end up enjoying this book that much. I would enjoy the way Tully and Chris's relationship was going, then something would happen and set them back, rinse and repeat until the end of the book. I get that Tully was dealing with a lot, but I didn't understand why that meant their relationship had to "reset" a bunch of times. Tully also made a bunch of bad decisions that didn't seem to have any purpose or valid motivation. She didn't seem to ever trust her gut either, which led to some avoidable things. I liked how the book eventually resolved but getting there took a while and too much relationship backtracking.

Overall, while I like how the book ended, I didn't like how we got there. There were some parts I was enjoying, like between a quarter way through and halfway through, but then it started getting messy and I wasn't liking it that much. Unfortunately by the end I didn't really like Tully, but I did like Chris. I also don't like how it was never explained how Tully got away with nobody reporting her for what she could do. I wouldn't really recommend this to you if you're looking for a good paranormal romance, I found it too messy to fully enjoy.

[OddCloud · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 3.5/5 (but I liked it enough to round it up to 4)

I read this a couple of month ago and (due to college work and other real-life things) I postponed writing a review. The thing is, I actually enjoyed it. Really enjoyed it.

I won't go into great detail about the book. But I will say that the writing is solid, it balances everything that you get just enough glimpses to piece Tulip's characters together yourself. She is quite a dark girl, with habits that go hand in hand with said harbored darkness. She is scarred, but on the inside. Although sometimes her reactions were frustrating, they did not feel out of place; she was, after all, a teenager with a rough life. Her name is an unusual choice (I admit I felt odd reading it), but it wasn't an issue, overall.

The love interest, Chris, is charming, pretty much a knight in shining armor. Chris was molded in such a caring and tender individual, a gentleman, that it is impossible for him to not grow on you. His patience did run out at some point, but only after he exerted a lot of effort in helping Tully. The connection between Chris and Tully felt a bit instant and I, personally, would have liked a more gradual growth between them. Other than that, I liked the dynamic between them. Mature yet not crossing the border out of the "teenager" sphere.

Perhaps what I enjoyed most about this story is that fact that the lines between reality and fantasy are overlapped, smudged. This book is a subtle fantasy, a layer pressed between many others. You can easily slip into the world, as there isn't anything shocking coming at you. Tully wasn't showcased, she was shunned. And I especially liked that link between her ability and emotional trauma. And on that note, I have to point out that there are actual relationships outside of our main couple, developed, with people that don't feel like cutout-cardboard figures. This, sadly, is quite rare in YA novels. So, brownie points for this.

I do have to mention, though, that there is a slight Christian vibe in the story. It isn't predominant, merely represented by a few lines here and there, mainly by Chris. I, personally did not mind it, but I am biased (as I am a Christian) :)

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The idea morphed into a beautiful story, carried out but well carved characters, and the "fantasy" factor was blended well into the "reality", resulting into a peculiar universe that could easily be swapped with our own.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Salter's first book, Every Ugly Word. Because of that, I was SUPER excited to dive into Dark Touch. I must have just royally pissed off the Book Gods because this one didn't blow my skirt up. And I wanted it to. I just enjoyed her other book so much. I was a little disappointed this time.

This book seemed a little all over the place. I don't know if it was because there were quite a few things going on or what. You've got this girl, Tully, who has been abused in multiple different ways, she has this weird power and she's completely self destructive. Her coping mechanisms are sad and very extreme. That was just a lot to have going on. I also felt like all of her issues weren't fully explained and just fleshed out. It felt unfinished by the time I got to the end of the book. That's not to say that there wasn't an ending, there was and it would have closed everything out nicely if the rest of the book had completely delved into everything. I just think that with books that talk about abuse and addiction should lay it all out there, you know? Get down to the nitty-gritty. This was a heart wrenching premise ... I wanted to feel that desperation, isolation and despair. I could feel the undercurrent of those emotions but I never felt overcome.

I also didn't really connect with any of the characters. Especially not the two main ones, Tully and Chris. They weren't horrible characters, I just wanted more. I wanted to feel like I really knew them and that never came to pass. I felt like I could see that full character in the distance and I was so close to reaching it when it would pull away again. Unfortunately, they aren't two characters that will stick with me, I'll end up forgetting them fairly quickly. And that shouldn't happen with this kind of book. It should stick with me for at least a few days and just be on my mind constantly but it won't. Not this time.

One last note ... my copy of Dark Touch doesn't state that it is an advanced copy but there were quite a few formatting issues. Normally, I wouldn't even bring this up but it does slow down your reading experience because you're trying to figure out what in the hell is going on. There are words mashed together at least once a page, most of the time it's way more. No big deal, right? Right. Unless you get to the word CRACKSAND. WTF is cracksand? I must have sat there for two or three minutes trying to figure out what cracksand was. Well, it must mean that I'm an idiot because it is actually two separate words: cracks and. Yeah. Anyway ... it does pull your attention away from the book constantly. I just hope that I didn't have a final copy. I can't imagine that going out to the masses.

* I received this novel in exchange for an honest review *

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[Abi · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I received a copy from Netgalley, In exchange for an honest review.)

I didn't love Tully, but she was an okay character. I felt sorry for her quite a few times throughout this.

I found this dragging slightly in areas, so there were times where I felt a bit bored. It wasn an okay read overall though.

[Teresa Kander · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a tough book for me to read in places, because the life that Tully is living is so contrary to what I believe childhood and adolescence SHOULD be like. It just broke my heart to read about some of her experiences--more specifically, to read about how she accepted them as her "normal."

I don't want to give away plot details, as this is a book you need to absorb fully for yourself. It is fairly dark, but there is always a ray of hope throughout. The characters are amazingly realistic. Even in Tully's darkness, I loved her strength and her determination. Chris started out a tad bit annoying, but as the story progressed, he became much more likable. A few of the characters are downright loathsome, and you may find yourself wanting to smack them around a little!

The story does have a hopeful ending (I won't say "happy" ending, as that implies fairy tale, which this is most definitely NOT), and there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for Tully.

If you're looking for something to stir your emotions and give you food for thought, this is the book for you.

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**

[Danni Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks NetGalley and Aimee L. Salter for this ARC! Honest review to follow.

This book was such an amazing ride! The prologue immediately pulled me in: “I think it’s because the first time Chris saw me, I wasn’t me. He saw someone who didn’t exist. And by the time he figured that out, he didn’t care anymore. He should have cared. He cares now.”

Aimee L. Salter has created a character who, even though she possesses the otherworldly skill of transmitting her emotions to others through touch, several women have been but many people have known. The description had me expecting a typical YA romance storyline with heavy paranormal overtones, but I found the book to be mature and skillfully crafted.

The overall theme of this book seemed to be “healthy relationships,” a much different lesson than what many other YA books teach. First, the relationship between Tully and Chris was not a perfect, whirlwind romance. Tully experiences fears and doubts that are incredibly relatable. When she makes mistakes in the relationship, Chris doesn’t whitewash over them but encourages healthy communication in an effort to fix their problems. Second, the book not only creates a clear distinction between healthy families and poisonous families, but provides a practical example of how to escape bad situations and cope with whatever the reality may be.

It should be noted that although this book is considered Young Adult, it contains mature themes and language. Some scenarios in it are quite dark. However, I still would heartily recommend it to mature teens (and of course to all adults). I believe it teaches valuable lessons about healthy self-image, relationships, and coping mechanisms that don’t get talked about enough in schools. I especially appreciated how relatable the school teachers and administration were and the school counselor reminded me very much of my own counselor in high school.

Now, aside from the content and the lessons within, let’s talk about enjoyment! After reading the first few chapters, I found myself anxious to find how the issues presented would resolve themselves and couldn’t stop until I had finished. I saw bits of myself in many of the characters and felt their struggles and hopes deeply. I hope to see much more from this author, and urge you all to read her work!

[Hannah D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting with very dark and depressing content, Dark Touch takes a look at the mind of a victim of abuse through very interesting and slightly magical story telling mediums. Tully has a strange ability, others can feel her emotions when they touch her hands. She believes herself to dark and toxic, so when she meets Chris, she tries to keep his light away from her. Chris is having none of that and their relationship goes through many highs and lows, taking the reader for a ride alongside them.
I struggled to overcome the dark content in this novel like drugs, sex and violence; but I ultimately respect Dark Touch. It takes a hard look at how victims tend to blame themselves for things that happen to them and call themselves 'bad' or 'broken'. Many times in this novel Tully has very self destructive and hateful thoughts that give the reader insight into just how much pain the abuse over the years has caused her. All of this was wrapped up with a romance that spoke of true unconditional love. It felt good to read of forgiveness and healing, even if it comes mainly towards the end of the novel. I loved Chris as a romantic lead and found him to be a solid character. His refusal to have use Tully in the ways many other guys have or would shows his stength of character. Plot wise, the story was slower in the beginning but really picked up the farther into the story you get. I warn you that content in this novel does not make it appropriate for younger audiences. I give Dark Touch FOUR STARS OUT OF FIVE!

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[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I'm a friend and critique partner of the author. This means that I write this review with both rose-colored glasses and particularly critical lenses. A tricky place to be, so if this review seems a bit disjointed, that's why. (I also got this book for free, but if there's ever a physical copy, you can bet I'll be first in line for a signed one.)

Chris is swoonworthy. Let's start with that. He's passionate and kind--so kind--and hot and perfect. Salter has, once again, aced the YA romantic interest. Well done! Chris is someone who might be a little too good to be true...but is the good that we want to be true.

Now on to the darker aspects of /Dark Touch/. Salter doesn't hold back from dark subjects like abuse, alcoholic violence, and rape. In my review of Every Ugly Word, I mentioned that I could not relate to the bullying theme because I'd never been bullied. The same fortunate problem arises here; these topics have never invaded my life. For that I am grateful.

That said, this book still hit hard. The scenes that affected me most were not the ones I would have expected. Salter took the plunge into the minds of her characters, and the result is raw and unsettling...and worth it.

This is a book that I raced through, desperate to see Tully find her freedom. But it is also a book that has and will stay with me. For that I am glad. The beautiful thing about fiction is that it can pull back the curtain on lives we will never experience but need to understand. Salter's /Dark Touch/ does this, reaching out to pull you in and give you a glimpse into another world.

[Witchy Richey's Booktastic Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 STARS

Such an amazing story. Though it is labeled YA it deals with some very tough topics.

The only thing that kept this great read from being 5 stars for me was that I would have liked some more information. Where did her power come from? Plus I would have loved an epilogue. I need to know what the future held for these two.

Chris is such an amazing young man with a huge heart. He is a one of a kind teenage boy that is wise so far beyond his years. His values are strong and he stands by what he believes.

Tulip has lived a horrible life. She has done things that no young girl should every do or feel they need to do. Her touch is lethal. Everything she feels is in her hands. When she touches you, you feel her disgust, her pain but on good days you feel her joy and love.

A very moving, heart grabbing read. I found myself completely immersed in their world. I could read about Tully and Chris forever.

"This is the thing about living with a drunk. It’s like living with six different people—three of them are insane, one’s downright homicidal. But the other two are puzzles, and you never know which one will bubble to the surface."

“You don’t need saving, I don’t want a project. So we can hang out like normal people.” I snort. “I said I didn’t need saving, not that I was normal.” “Well, that’s perfect too. Because neither am I.” “True,” I say dryly. “What with that talent for shitting rainbows. Big ups for that, by the way.”

[Jennifer Speas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Alloy Entertainment and NetGalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Tully's life took a turn for the worse with the death of her mother. Left to live with her abusive, alcoholic father, Tully's life turns dark. Lost, broken, and "dirty", she believes she doesn't deserve happiness and snuffs out any light that comes into her life while the only "escape" - feeling people's emotions by touch (and vice versa) - comes at a steep cost. Then she meets Chris - respectful, caring, and patient - he's everything that Tully needs and everything she's convinced herself that she doesn't deserve.

I went into Dark Touch excited about the "touch" aspect of the story as I have read another book with the same theme and loved it. At first I was disappointed at how it was used and how often (not nearly enough for me), but the further the story went, the less it became an issue for me because I was so wrapped up in what was unfolding. Honestly it could have been left out completely and the story still would have worked just fine.

Regardless, the characters and storyline kept me interested and had me frantically swiping pages to find out how Tully's story would end. Thankfully (mercifully!) I was rewarded with an answer (Read: no cliffhangers! Woot!)

[Michelle Dare · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tully isn't like everyone else. When her hand touches someone, all of her emotions go into to that person. And her emotions aren't your average highs and lows. They are very dark. Then she meets the new guy in school and he is full of all of the goodness she thinks she lacks.

Once they start things, they both fall quickly. Chris is steadfast in his commitment to Tully, even though she's waiting for the day he'll leave her. Her fears and dark thoughts run rampant in her head and if she doesn't start to see the good in herself, she'll be swallowed up by her emotions. Chris believes in her, but in the end, she needs to believe in herself.

I can't say much more about this book without giving it away. The emotions in it are raw and quickly encompass you to the point you feel everything Tully does. And Chris. He's the perfect person to balance out her dark. This story was very good. I wanted more from the ending, though. Maybe an epilogue saying what happened after they graduated. I would have loved to know how things panned out for both of them.

Book received in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha.

[Sugar Skull Confessions · Rating 3 out of 5]

****ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review****

Warning: This review/rating is based on my feelings, thoughts, likes and dislikes. You should read the book to form your own opinion/thoughts. Read on!

Rating: 3.5 Dark Stars
Cover: I love it!
Cliffhanger: No

Let me just star with, THIS NEEDS EDITING, editing, editing, editing, let me say it again, eeedddiiitttiiinnnnggggg!! It was bad to a point that i couldn't enjoy the story fully.

That is out of the way, the story was appealing and it left me wanting more, i kind of connected to the characters. There were some things we didn't see, like why and how does she get her "power", we only know when (That Man).

There were other things we didn't see either, like, does she get her intership? Did her father ended up in jail? Too many questions unanswered in my opinion.

This book covers a very strong set of topics, abuse, alcoholism, non-consensual s3x, it was difficut for me to finish it but i knew that the end will be good and the author didn't disappoint, it wasn't as extensive as i like it, but it was enough.

If they manage to fix the editing, this can be enjoyable.

[Jessica Zelkovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the vast amount of authors out there creating wonderful escapes of reality for my reading pleasure, Aimee Salter is quickly climbing my one-click author list. Her subtle humor, such as "religiously corseted", makes me laugh out loud and her character development is impeccable. I consistently find highlight worthy lines that I can use with friends as well as teens I work with. One I ABSOLUTELY love is "My point is, trust is something you give. When you put it in the right place, it makes your life better. Easier. When you put it in the wrong place you're the one who gets hurt." Solid truth! This book was so different too. By the title I'm picturing a plot line of sexual abuse yet it surprised me. In an effort to not spoil anything, trust that Ms. Salter is real yet use all negative experiences for good in the end. A journey worth the time and a mental escape that will have you engrossed.

[Book Wings · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really explores the feelings that a person who has been in the same circumstances as Tully goes thru. In my opinion and experiences, Tully's special ability gives definition to the vulnerability a person feels after being abused. You always feel exposed to the world. Like everyone can see how worthless you feel. There were things that hit home hard and places I needed tissues. This could definitely use a sequel. You can tell it's not an overnight change for her, but the hope that Ms. Pine gives Tully gives readers hope that they can have a brighter future than the abuse in their past. I really appreciate the author giving resources at the end of the book for anyone who may experience similar circumstances.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I simply could NOT put this down. The emotions I felt from this book were similar to that of books that deal with abuse. It really just sits in your heart. The other aspect of the story was so new and refreshing. It was a very unique way of dealing with a unfortunately familiar topic.

Tully made a great herione. At times, you were frustrated with her but she was always doing what she thought was best. It was quite the journey to witness her growth.

Chris! He was perfect for this story and for Tully. I loved his dedication towards her as she struggled with her worth.

Great read!

[Aimee Salter]

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[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant, A very emotional story line, I was drawn in by this book from the first chapter.
I couldn't put it down until I had read the very last sentence. A very intense read.

Loved the story line, setting and characters, well worth the read.

I was given this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

[Marjolein (UrlPhantomhive) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Full review to come!

[Rebecca ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing

I've read Aimee L. Salter only once before. I read Every Ugly Word and fell in love with it. Reading that book was a wonderful experience and so I quickly searched for other work by her. I had downloaded Dark Touch before, but never started. I was scared that it wouldn't live up to the previous book of hers that I had read.
After reading too many books with artificial feelings I decided that i needed to give this book a try.
Y'all...
😭😭😭
When I read books like this, afterwards, there's almost a feeling of regret? Like, "why did I do this to myself?" Lol. But I'm always glad that I did.
Some authors work is read for entertainment, or excitement. But with Aimee Salter, I feel like I read her words so that I'm able to breathe.
This is an amazing book. Read it. And while you're at it you should also read Every Ugly Word. They're both beautiful works of art. ❤❤

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tully is an interesting character. She is a bit paranormal with her sense of touch and she wants to avoid interaction with others. She just wants to be alone. Chris is just good. This story is an emotional read. Tully is a even more crippled by her ability because of her situation and her inability to want to connect. The book is slowly paced but Tully has to grow and work through her situation for any resolution. The book ends with a brighter outlook for Tully. It is easy to connect to characters like Tully and Chris.

3.5 Stars

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This story... you know it's going to be a bit ugly based on the blurb. But it doesnt prepare you for the emotional turmoil you experience with Tully. Because this is a contemporary story you can live and breath the emotion much stronger than you would another genre. To read the turmoil and total breakdown someone has breaks you, but to see how she handles it lifts you back up again. Theres no eloquent way to say it. Your emotions get torn down, hard. But you get built back up again.

[Shelby Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Book shows the inner tormoil of a girl who believes that she deserves nothing good out of life. Its beautifully dark and sad because everyone at some point believes that they dont deserve something good. I read this book during a really dark time in my life. It took two tries to get through it because soem of the things that where talked about hit a little too close to home. If you dont want something dark and heavy that will make you look at life just a bit differently this book is not for you; but to anyone going through something, this could help.

[Shirley Huyett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous!

I loved this book. Entertaining from start to finish. This is my second novel I’ve read from this author and I really enjoy her work. I will definitely be reading more from her collection of novels.