Monday, February 18, 2013

Blog Tour: Ruining You by Nicole Reed





REVIEW



5+ Hearts


Goodreads Summary
For a girl who dared to tempt death, living is the only promise that matters now. 

Jay’s life almost came to a forced end when her darkest secrets were revealed and the one who she chose to give her future to was ripped away. Now, everything she kept hidden is the topic of everyone’s conversation, and not all are sympathetic. Someone wants her horrific past to dictate her future, and another is determined to help her choose a different path.

In conclusion to Ruining Me, Kane and Rhye know that Jay is worth the fight, but waiting for her to find herself may ruin them all.


My Thoughts
.**ARC provided by author for an honest review**

I am not sure if i can truly express with words how much this book affected me. My emotions were all over the place while reading it. I cried a lot through out. There were even a few moments that had me laughing. But most of the time my heart was hurting. It was the ending though, well it made everything, the loss, the heartache, the tears,everything, worth it.

This book isn't about Kane. It isn't about Rhye. Not even really JT, Cal or Branch. This is Jay's book. It is one of her self discovery. It is about her learning to love herself again. And how to let the past go along with all the things she can not change, so she can move on with her life. And more importantly, it is about her finding a reason towant to live for no one but herself.

I have to be honest, after the way things were left at the end of Ruining Me, I wasn't sure what would become of Jay. How can you go through that and come back from it? You immediately can see when starting Ruining You, she still is not in a good place. She has shut herself off from everyone who loves her. But then she meets Eli. He comes into her life right when she needed him to.

"Don't let go now, Jay. One by one, place each piece of your soul back together, but this time, make it stronger. Close your eyes and do it."

He bring her back from the brink. He helps her face things she has been avoiding. And it is with his help that she is finally ready to go home to face everyone and everything. Once there, Jay continues the process of healing. In no way is the road ahead easy for her. There is still so much for her to work through. It is the demons that she refuses to face that continue to hold her hostage. Once she is able to do that, and only then, can she truly live her life again.

"life is not always rainbows and that there will be days of darkness, but if you hold on long enough, the sun will come out."

So, whether you are Team Rhye or Team Kane, the ending is just as it should be. Because the one we should have been rooting for all along is happy and more importantly wants to live. Team Jay!

***Be sure to read the blurb at the end of Ruining You for Nicole's next book, My Cake, coming summer of 2013.***


MEET THE AUTHOR


I love angst....I thrive on it, but only the fictional kind. I adore a story that grips the reader from the beginning and doesn't let go...EVER. I'm an avid reader who just recently discovered my love of writing. My favorite things in life include my three wild & crazy kids, Reeses Pieces, and every genre of music. Please come find me @ www.nicolreed.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/ruiningme

Social Media Links:

www.nicolreed.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/RuiningMe

https://twitter.com/Nicole1Reed



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24 comments:

  1. I haven't read Ruining You yet, so I don't have a favorite part but I would really love to! Thanks for the chance to win it in this giveaway!

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  2. awesome review Becky!!! You are so right TEAM JAY!!!! Things were just as they were supposed to be- without a doubt. Your heart definitely fills when you read this series. <3
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  3. I haven't read the books yet, but they are on my TBR. I love your reviews!! Thanks for the opportunity for the awesome giveaway!

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  4. Haven't yet read series but they sounds great and are on my to-read list. Thank for hosting the tour & the giveaway (: Have a great week!

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  5. Haven't read them yet but have them both

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  6. I haven't read either book yet, but have added them to my TBR list!!

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  7. Haven't read it yet but it's next on my list!!Can't wait!

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  8. I have not read either of them yet! :)

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  9. I haven't read either book but am looking forward to checking them out. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  10. Thank you so much, Becky!! <3 YOU!!!

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    1. You are so very welcome! You know I ❤ you!!

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  11. Happy Bday Becky! I haven't read it yet, but I hope I win either books or Amazon Card so I CAN read it...awesome. Thanks

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  12. I've only read Ruining Me and I absolutely loved it. I can't tell you a particular moment that I loved, it was just the whole book. I felt the character development was so well done that I felt such a connection with Jay's internal pain.

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  13. I haven't read this yet. If I don't win I plan on buying it ASAP.

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  14. Happy birthday! I haven't read Ruin you yet but would love to. Hope I win a copy if not I will have to get it soon.

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  15. I haven't read Ruining You yet, so I don't have a favorite part but I would really love to! Thanks for the chance to win it in this giveaway!

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  16. I haven't read these books yet but from your review...This is my favorite part -
    ""Don't let go now, Jay. One by one, place each piece of your soul back together, but this time, make it stronger. Close your eyes and do it.""
    Too sweet!

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  17. I love that the book has so many guys to choose from!

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  18. Just put these on the TBR list!! I can't wait!

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  19. I haven't read these yet, but I already got the first one and am anxious to read it!

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  20. I have not read these yet. Look forward to it!

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