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by Jaime Samms
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Reader's Discretion Advised
Reader's Discretion Advised rated it 11 years ago
This Samms person really likes writing about abuse O_o
Gosh I Wish I was a Good Writer
Gosh I Wish I was a Good Writer rated it 11 years ago
IMO - Wow, that was one depressing story. Wow, that was one angsty story.Wow, those were the three most F-ed up people ever.Wow, I forgot about the best friend - She was so screwed. I just have no words...
hippiedaizy
hippiedaizy rated it 12 years ago
3.5 StarsFirst, the constant POV changes threw me. I had to read a lot twice, because I wasn't sure if it was Aadon or Jesse that I was supposed to be reading. Jesse is a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse. He was raped so many times, he didn't even realize he was being raped--that's EFFED UP!...
Nic Starr
Nic Starr rated it 12 years ago
This book is an emotional journey into the lives of two young college men. One has been 'broken' by abuse and the other is supporting a brother who was similarly damaged and has resultant mental problems. Although initially attracted, Jesse and Aadon need to work through many issues if they are to b...
Bea's Reading Den
Bea's Reading Den rated it 12 years ago
I am not sure why there were a lot 2 star reviews for this book. I saw none of the pronoun problems or typos that folks mentioned. Now, there was POV hopping, but I got used to it and the author did a good job of letting us know who was who.There is a lot of emotion, some might say melodrama, but I...
PattysPlayHouse
PattysPlayHouse rated it 13 years ago
This was one of those books that I started and couldn't stop reading until it was done. Heartbreaking and emotionally draining at times. I really enjoyed both characters, Jesse and Aadon. Jesse is just getting over a abusive relationship, and Aadon has a real need to take care him. Very well written...
Sony Luvs Books
Sony Luvs Books rated it 13 years ago
As part of my campaign to challenge myself to read different genres I’m not used to e.g. male-male romance novels. I decided to read Better, surprisingly I found it no different except for the intimate scenes. Mostly I was drawn to this book by the story this one in particular because it dealt with ...
Anke1028
Anke1028 rated it 13 years ago
Initially I wanted to go with 3.5 stars, but after thinking about it, I decided on 2.5 stars. I have to say, that this book wasn't really working for me. There were several scenes I liked very much, f.e. the meeting between Jesse and David. But Sarah was getting on my nerves the longer the story pro...
Jessica'a Books!
Jessica'a Books! rated it 13 years ago
was a really nice book. i kind of wish their was a sequel.
elizabetta
elizabetta rated it 13 years ago
The story was interesting but the writing so clunky that it subtracted significantly from my enjoyment and therefore, rating.
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