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Breaking Beautiful

Young Adult Fiction 240

A Book to be Devoured

October 21, 2012

Overall rating

4.7

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Can I just say that I devoured this book? It was impossible to put down. I was drawn in immmediately by Allie, her voice, and the mystery that was before her. The author does a fabulous job of keeping the reader guessing as she reveals layer by layer the mystery in its entirety. The setting of the beachside town of Pacific Cliffs was perfect for this story and lent to the puzzle. I had an easy time picturing it thanks to the vivid descriptions of the author. This book is an easy read yet suspenseful.
The story deals with abuse and the consequences of that. Writing about subject matter such as abuse, whether emotional, physical, or a combination of both, can be difficult. Wolf keeps it real and somehows manages to convey the details and Allie's struggles in a way that shows Wolf authenically understands her subject.
Breaking Beautiful is a treasure. I highly recommend this book; just make sure you are ready to pull an all-nighter.

Good Points

-Fresh story that keeps you guessing. Loved the twists and surprises.
-Draws you in quickly and will not let you go.
- Characters are real; the author does an amazing job of describing each character where they become not only believable but distinct.