Twisted... a book review

Twisted

Book 2 in the Torn Series

 

by K.A. Robinson

 

E-book ISBN: 978-1-4767-5217-4

Book ISBN: 978-1-4767-5216-7

 

E-book available now; Paperback in Sept. 2013

 

Atria Books Publishing

 

Sold by Simon and Schuster

 

Contemporary Fiction / Mature

 

 

 Love has the power to break through even the most twisted of circumstances.

 

In the second book in the bestselling Torn series by K.A. Robinson, Chloe and Drake have soldiered through a heartbreaking love triangle and are finally within reach of their happily ever after. Unfortunately, their demons have come out of the dark with a vengeance, looking to destroy them. Chloe’s abusive mother enters back into her life with an evil plot that sets off a chain of events no one could ever have anticipated. To add to their distress, a relentless, conniving ex reappears determined to tear the couple apart through any means necessary. The extra strain pushes Chloe and Drake to the brink, bringing out their greatest weaknesses and putting them up against old but powerful addictions.

The foundation on which their love was built is crumbling beneath them. What are they willing to give up in order to stay together?   ~  Publisher's Description

 

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Drake and Chloe's love story is far from unique.  In her attempt to stretch their romance, K.A. Robinson dragged out the inevitable.  If the book focused more on the drama of Chloe's mom or the impending stardom, then I would have truly enjoyed it.  As it is, I pushed through the book but will not read any other books in this series. 

 

To read my review of Torn #1, click HERE.

 

My rating: D

1.5 stars out of 5

 

I received a complimentary e-book of Twisted from Atria Books, Simon and Schuster, and NetGalley for my honest review.

 

Blessings,

 

     Ellen

Torn... a book review

Torn

 

by K.A. Robinson

 

ISBN: 9781476752150

 

E-book available now

Paperback: Sept 2013

 

Atria Books Publishing

 

Sold by Simon and Schuster

 

Contemporary Fiction / Mature

 

 

Chloe hasn't had the best life. With a mother who is gone more often than not, she has had to raise herself. After graduating high school, she leaves to start a new life away at West Virginia University with her best friends Amber and Logan, determined to leave her demons in the past.

On her first day, she meets a stranger who takes her breath away at first sight. Until she met Drake, no one had ever sparked her interest. Now this tattooed and pierced bad boy is all she can think about, no matter how hard she fights it.

Long hidden feelings are revealed and friendships tested to the brink.  ~ Publisher's Description

 

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As much as I enjoyed the book, I kept thinking about how similar it is to Beautiful Disaster.  This isn't in and of itself a bad thing, it just isn't a unique storyline.  The girl with the bad upbringing, Chloe, falls for Drake with the bad boy look and attitude.  Add in a love triangle between Chloe, Logan, and Drake and watch the tensions rise. 

Read Chapter 1 HERE!

At only 272 pages, I read the book in two nights.  K.A. Robinson wrote the characters and plot well enough that I did not want to put the book down.  Although I basically figured out what was going to happen next, I did encounter a few twists I did not expect!

My rating: B

3.0 out of 5 stars

I received a complimentary e-book of Torn from Atria Books, Simon and Schuster, and NetGalley for my honest review.

Blessings,

     Ellen