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Joy Delamere is suffocating...
From asthma, which has nearly claimed her life. From her parents, who will do anything to keep that from happening. From delectably dangerous Asher, who is smothering her from the inside out.
Joy can take his words—tender words, cruel words—until the night they go too far.
Now, Joy will leave everything behind to find the one who has offered his help, a homeless boy called Creed. She will become someone else. She will learn to survive. She will breathe... if only she can get to Creed before it’s too late.
Holly Cupala is one of the authors my girl Glass put on my list called - authors-you-must-meet and I obeyed. Of course she was right. She always is. In the world of contemporary novels where everything is pink and lovely and where all stories get the happy ending it was time for reality and to discover more of a real world.
Because of Glass' review I was prepared for that mostly, but when it hits you it also makes you realize that you emotions you cannot prepare. Homelessness is something we're all really aware of to some extend but what really happens and how that world works is sometimes a mystery. You realize that it's not just finding food and surviving but it's also fighting. We get to meet this world through Asher, a boy who is one of the people in the story. A boy who has unfortunate story. We of course wouldn't get to meet Asher if it wasn't for Joy. Her name tells you one thing but her life is another story. She is not suffocating just because of asthma, but because of her parents who don't let her breathe. She must find a way to live her life again and to be the person she wants to be. It brings some troubles and she probably doesn't pick the best way but one thing is sure it opens her eyes. You won't only fear for the two of them but also for other young people who had to survive the rough life.
From my words you can see that this story will make you think, mostly about your life and it'll show you that happiness is really in small things and that you have to be grateful even though you aim for more. You should always aim for more, but never forget it could be worse.
Rating: 5 stars.
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I really enjoyed this one too, very powerful, and made me think too
OdgovoriIzbrišiI'm so happy to hear that :)
IzbrišiWow, I really need to check this out. I love powerful books and it's been awhile since I last read one, so this seems to be right up my alley. Thanks for sharing, Tanja, and wonderful review!(:
OdgovoriIzbrišiI hope you'll get a chance to read it :) Thanks Keertana :)
IzbrišiOoo I have this one in my TBR pile as well because of all the great reviews I remember reading about it. I am so glad this one lived up to your expectations as well!
OdgovoriIzbrišiI really hope you'll get to read it soon :) Thanks :)
IzbrišiI love books like these that spread an underlying philosophical message. I've been meaning to give this book a try, but for some reason, it slipped my mind. I will definitely add this to my wish-list, Tanja!
OdgovoriIzbrišiWonderful review as always! :)
I hope you'll give it a try, cause this one carries a really good meaning :) Thanks Nick :)
IzbrišiI've had this book for a long time and still haven't read it. Your review just pushed it up on my to-read list.
OdgovoriIzbrišiThanks got the review, Tanja!
I hope you'll get to read it soon :) Thanks :)
IzbrišiThis sounds intense and bittersweet, wonderful review, and I love when bookish friends introduce us to our next favorite author, wonderful review!
OdgovoriIzbrišiI also love to meet some new authors and their work :) Thanks Kim :)
IzbrišiLovely review, Tanja! It sounds like a beautiful message in a dark life. :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiIt really is :) Thanks Rachel :)
IzbrišiI remember having a copy of this and giving it away! I didn't even read it. Now I totally regret that as it sounds like this story packs a punch. I'm really glad it managed to impress you. Lovely review, Tanja! :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiYou should have read it first Sam. I hope you'll get another chance to read it. Thanks :)
IzbrišiOh that cover is gorgeous! I haven't even heard of it. I love how you always introduce new books to me:) I love when a book surprises you in the most unexpected ways and seems like this is exactly what happened to you. Yay for 5 stars! That's superb! Hope whatever you're reading right now is able to live up to this pretty:)
OdgovoriIzbrišiI'm glad I always find something good for you ;) Thanks Siiri :)
IzbrišiOhhh I love the more grittier reads. This sounds like a great book. Wonderful review, Tanja.
OdgovoriIzbrišiI'm really glad you like it. Thanks :)
IzbrišiI've been really curious about this book. I almost bought it once, but put it back on the shelf at the store. But now I wish I had gotten it! Great review :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiJanina @ Synchronized Reading
Maybe you'll get another chance ;) Thanks Janina :)
IzbrišiYes we both loved it :) Thanks Aman :))
OdgovoriIzbrišiThis is such a beautiful review Tanja, I have a copy of this so can't wait to dive in, I adore books which deal with raw situations! :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiI really hope you'll get to read it soon :) Thanks Jasprit :)
IzbrišiWow this sounds like quite an amazing book! I might have to grab myself a copy and give it a read!
OdgovoriIzbrišiNice review Tanja :)
I hope you'll give it a try and read it :) Thanks Nara :)
IzbrišiI've had this one sitting on my shelf for a while and just havent brought myself to read it yet, but your review has me excited but ready for heartache. Great review!
OdgovoriIzbrišiTeresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives
I really hope you'll get to it soon then :) Thanks Teresa :)
IzbrišiOh god, I don't think I've ever really read a book about someone homeless. It is such a foreign concept for me. This sounds like a really intense and hard hitting book. Thanks for your review Tanja! :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiJanhvi @ The Readdicts
It's really emotional. Yeah you said it better than me :) Thanks Janhvi :)
IzbrišiYou should have and then meet her :) I hope you'll get to it soon :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiWow, this sounds like a tough, emotional read. I need to read this sometime when I think I can handle it. Thanks for the review, Tanja!
OdgovoriIzbrišiWendy @ The Midnight Garden
It really is :) I hope you'll enjoy it Wendy. Thanks :)
IzbrišiThis review makes me SO happy. Holly is one of my most favorite people (I actually know her in real life) and this book absolutely blew my socks off. It hasn't gotten much attention lately so I'm glad you reviewed it!
OdgovoriIzbrišiReally? Wow that's amazing. Yes she really is an amazing writer. Thanks :)
IzbrišiI love stories that make you think about your life. I've had a copy of this I've been wanting to read. Really need to make time to dust it off and dive in!
OdgovoriIzbrišiI really hope you'll get to read it soon. :)
IzbrišiI thought I've seen this cover on here before! Thanks for reminding me of this book. Homelessness isn't discussed as much as it should in this day and age. Books of course tend to break cycles like that one and teach us things or give us insight in issues we really need to start thinking about (:
OdgovoriIzbrišiI agree it should be discussed more. We don't have such a big problem with homelessness here but still it's a worldwide problem. :)
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