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Beautiful Tragedy
My name is Evalina Morrison. I have a disease and it cost me any normalcy in high school. Everyone looked at me as if I was contagious. Now, I'm a freshman in college, rooming with my best friend, and finally able to start feeling semi normal again. People don't look at me weird. I go to class, do homework, workout every day, and listen to the local musicians. Anything outside of that I don't do, especially guys.
Until I met Brock...
I didn't want to talk to him. I didn't want to like him. But when a cute musician that I enjoyed listening to started chatting me up, it was the end of the “only worry about your health” talks my grandmother always gave me. He consumed me. That's until things took a turn for the worse. We became a tragedy. Could we make it beautiful?
Until I met Brock...
I didn't want to talk to him. I didn't want to like him. But when a cute musician that I enjoyed listening to started chatting me up, it was the end of the “only worry about your health” talks my grandmother always gave me. He consumed me. That's until things took a turn for the worse. We became a tragedy. Could we make it beautiful?
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July 6, 2017
Wow the author kept the perfect name but with a little error .It should have been total tragedy .
Both the characters were suffering from cancer Brock with brain tumer and Evalina with kidney cancer.This story was like a sweet love story with a rock god and a intelligent sweet heart but had tragedy at every end.
Brock and Evalina were bought together by there best friends and room mates but it felt like bit to much of there intervention.They were in most of the chapters taking away the lime light from the hero and the heroine.
This story makes you feel sad and leaves you with a heavy heart after every chapter end.
The story was very good from the starting with survivors but at some point it felt like there a little too much of tragedy.All tough the hero was passionate and was a no cheating type but all the good essence was ruined by all the sad mello drama .
I think the author writes better dark ,suspense and murder novels rather than tragedy.
Both the characters were suffering from cancer Brock with brain tumer and Evalina with kidney cancer.This story was like a sweet love story with a rock god and a intelligent sweet heart but had tragedy at every end.
Brock and Evalina were bought together by there best friends and room mates but it felt like bit to much of there intervention.They were in most of the chapters taking away the lime light from the hero and the heroine.
This story makes you feel sad and leaves you with a heavy heart after every chapter end.
The story was very good from the starting with survivors but at some point it felt like there a little too much of tragedy.All tough the hero was passionate and was a no cheating type but all the good essence was ruined by all the sad mello drama .
I think the author writes better dark ,suspense and murder novels rather than tragedy.
July 30, 2015
Honestly, I was torn between a 4 and a 3 for this book. Had you asked me yesterday, I would have said a 5 but alas today it is a 3.5. I lower it because I am irritated by the end. The book sets you up on this huge roller coaster of a relationship. I laughed and cried and then was at the crest and was so emotionally upset I had to put the book down with only 45 min left in the book because I could not face my fears of how this book would end. I grieved for this couple. I almost did not pick it back up again because I just knew the biggest tragedy of all was just around the end of the corner and then my son convinced me there just might be hope. So with that beacon of hope, I gave into the ending waiting for it to take me one way or the other and to be honest I just fell flat. Now if this is only book one of two, then disregard everything I just said. I just needed more by the end. There are some editing issues and so on, but it is really the ending that got me.
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August 15, 2015
DNF
The writing and verbiage between the characters is awkward. The heroine's inner thoughts and actions are very immature.
There were just some scenes that I was like "what???" They made no sense to me and just made the heroine annoying. Example...the heroine was so grateful that her BFFs roommate moved out so she was able to move in so she suggested that the girl steam clean the mattress. How is that thanking the other girl??? loc 44
The way the heroine responds to the hero, I had no idea why he wanted anything to do with her.
The writing and verbiage between the characters is awkward. The heroine's inner thoughts and actions are very immature.
There were just some scenes that I was like "what???" They made no sense to me and just made the heroine annoying. Example...the heroine was so grateful that her BFFs roommate moved out so she was able to move in so she suggested that the girl steam clean the mattress. How is that thanking the other girl??? loc 44
The way the heroine responds to the hero, I had no idea why he wanted anything to do with her.
July 31, 2015
Great
I choose this rating because it was a love story and it was what happens in life but I did not care for the ending I feel me the reader got cheated unless there's more to the story this can't be the end
I choose this rating because it was a love story and it was what happens in life but I did not care for the ending I feel me the reader got cheated unless there's more to the story this can't be the end
August 5, 2015
This had the potential to be a great book as the storyline was good. However, after setting us all up on an emotional roller coaster there is no ending, it just stops and I am left feeling incredibly cheated by the author. I believe that this is a standalone novel (according to the write up) so there is no follow up and we'll never find out what happens. I do not recommend this unless you enjoy a half finished book. There were also some editing issues which could do with sorting out!!! DISAPPOINTING!!
November 24, 2017
Love this book right until the end. I really wanted an epilogue! But I’ll still give it 5 stars cause the story was epic and heartwarming. And also am heartbreakingly beautiful!
August 26, 2015
One big fat DNF!!stoppev at 38% It's upsetting being that I loved the authors MMA series Consumed.
I get that because the characters were in college they were immature but I feel that Molly and Brock were like two teenagers in high school with a crush on each other. The fact that Molly kept holding him at arms length was highly annoying because Brock really liked her. The dialogue between characters was really awkward to the point where I was feeling awkward just reading it. The fact they thought a haunted train ride was romantic was enough to prove the immaturity between both H and h. I mean am I the only person who didn't think the haunted ride was so not romantic?? Didn't make sense but what ever. The inner monologues were confusing and so was the dialogue there were times none of it made sense and. I found myself going back to what I just read just to understand it. And the secondary characters jake and Megan were highly annoying with the whole wanting the best friends to hook up.it was just so idk stupid! I don't even know another word to use other this immature. And the whole cancer thing I mean I have nothing against it but to have both characters sick and not telling each other about it was just frustrating especially when the first time they 'hung out' Brock was puking his brains out how could Molly not question or at least suspect something was up.
And the blurb is confusing g. Perhaps I was reading another version but the heroine in my book was named Molly not Evalina.
I did not finish so therefore I won't recommend if you like the blurb then proceed at your own risk.
I get that because the characters were in college they were immature but I feel that Molly and Brock were like two teenagers in high school with a crush on each other. The fact that Molly kept holding him at arms length was highly annoying because Brock really liked her. The dialogue between characters was really awkward to the point where I was feeling awkward just reading it. The fact they thought a haunted train ride was romantic was enough to prove the immaturity between both H and h. I mean am I the only person who didn't think the haunted ride was so not romantic?? Didn't make sense but what ever. The inner monologues were confusing and so was the dialogue there were times none of it made sense and. I found myself going back to what I just read just to understand it. And the secondary characters jake and Megan were highly annoying with the whole wanting the best friends to hook up.it was just so idk stupid! I don't even know another word to use other this immature. And the whole cancer thing I mean I have nothing against it but to have both characters sick and not telling each other about it was just frustrating especially when the first time they 'hung out' Brock was puking his brains out how could Molly not question or at least suspect something was up.
And the blurb is confusing g. Perhaps I was reading another version but the heroine in my book was named Molly not Evalina.
I did not finish so therefore I won't recommend if you like the blurb then proceed at your own risk.
August 21, 2015
This is getting 1 star based on the disgusting ending. I can not understand writers who write a book then leave the ending open for the reader to finish... thats not our job, a book should have a start, middle and a good ending. The ending of this was a disgrace, leaving people hanging in to wither they live or die from the one thing this book has focused on throughout; cancer.
You should be ashamed doing this to people who purchase the book ,on faith that it will give an ending good or bad. This has neither. I returned my copy for a refund. Its a shame as it otherwise would have been an ok book, until you get to the shit end.
You should be ashamed doing this to people who purchase the book ,on faith that it will give an ending good or bad. This has neither. I returned my copy for a refund. Its a shame as it otherwise would have been an ok book, until you get to the shit end.
July 27, 2015
Great emotional story
I loved the characters in this book. Molly & Brock are very brave young people living with cancer. They each have a best friend that's been supportive throughout their ordeal. Their friends, Megan & Jake are a couple & fix them up. Molly & Brock get along great but neither wants to burden the other with their health problems so there are many secrets. Although this is a standalone book it kind of left with a cliffhanger. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about this young couple, at least I hope so !
I loved the characters in this book. Molly & Brock are very brave young people living with cancer. They each have a best friend that's been supportive throughout their ordeal. Their friends, Megan & Jake are a couple & fix them up. Molly & Brock get along great but neither wants to burden the other with their health problems so there are many secrets. Although this is a standalone book it kind of left with a cliffhanger. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about this young couple, at least I hope so !
July 11, 2016
3 stars. I'm not really sure how I feel about this book. I really liked Brock and Molly and how they dealt with their illness. I was somewhat perplexed about how the book ended as it just seemed to stop. On reflection the ending was appropriate as how do you end a story like this it's not as though there is going to be a guarenteed happy forever after for these two, only a happy for now which is what we got.
July 28, 2015
Wonderful romance
I gave this book 4 stars because all though it says in the title that it is a standalone it ends on a cliffhanger. Not cool. Maybe the title was all about Molly's independent streak.
It is a wonderful romance with laughter and tears.
Once Molly gives Brock a chance to stand beside her, Brock doesn't disappoint.
Don't miss this one.
Alycia Taylor addresses a tough subject with grace and spirit. Way to go. Next book pls.
I gave this book 4 stars because all though it says in the title that it is a standalone it ends on a cliffhanger. Not cool. Maybe the title was all about Molly's independent streak.
It is a wonderful romance with laughter and tears.
Once Molly gives Brock a chance to stand beside her, Brock doesn't disappoint.
Don't miss this one.
Alycia Taylor addresses a tough subject with grace and spirit. Way to go. Next book pls.
August 16, 2015
what...the.....?!
This book had major potential. There were editing issues that almost made me DNF, but I pushed through. At 75% I figured the stand-alone write up had to be a mistake, because there is no way I could see it ending smoothly. It has no freaking ending!!!! ! $&%×!!!!!! I feel cheated by the author. Not cool man, not cool. And what's with the blurb here? Her name is Molly, not Eva-whatevermabob.
This book had major potential. There were editing issues that almost made me DNF, but I pushed through. At 75% I figured the stand-alone write up had to be a mistake, because there is no way I could see it ending smoothly. It has no freaking ending!!!! ! $&%×!!!!!! I feel cheated by the author. Not cool man, not cool. And what's with the blurb here? Her name is Molly, not Eva-whatevermabob.
September 18, 2015
OMG! What a story!
I have never cried, laughed, been so mad while reading a story ever. What a great story of love & friendship. I thought I wouldn't enjoy this because of their ages. I'm so glad I decided to take this story with me. The only thing that bothers me is now I'm desperately wanting to see how the rest of the story will play out. Please, Ms Taylor, I'm begging, please hurry & put out the rest of the story as quickly as possible.
I have never cried, laughed, been so mad while reading a story ever. What a great story of love & friendship. I thought I wouldn't enjoy this because of their ages. I'm so glad I decided to take this story with me. The only thing that bothers me is now I'm desperately wanting to see how the rest of the story will play out. Please, Ms Taylor, I'm begging, please hurry & put out the rest of the story as quickly as possible.
July 28, 2015
Great story! Two young adults trying to be "normal". Both hiding a secret. As they hang out more, will their attraction for each other rise above their fears and the past? Or will the need to protect the one they love ultimately drive them away?
Loved their story and I hope to read more about this couple in the future. The ending suggests there could be more to come.
Loved their story and I hope to read more about this couple in the future. The ending suggests there could be more to come.
August 24, 2015
Really not happy. I can't believe anyone could call this a 'Stand Alone Novel'. That is the one of the main reason I purchased it. I really enjoyed it until the ending the author left us with. It could have been a 5 star rating, with just a few more chapters to finish the story, without leaving so much unanswered.
September 8, 2015
I couldn't waste the time reading this book beyond 60 pages. The writing was elementary and the characters static. I couldn't get into the possible conflicts of health issues impacting relationships, which is sad because I was initially interested due to nostalgia for Lurlene McDaniel books.
August 2, 2015
This book is big roller coaster of emotions. I was looking forward to seeing how it all ended and then nothing.... I just needed more by the end. I need a part two. Please say there is more to come from this story. This book was well written with great characters.
August 8, 2015
3.5 rating. Good emotional read. However, the ending left me half empty. There's so much left to explore between these two courageous young adults. Hope there's a part two in the making or else that just cruel to leave your readers wondering.
August 7, 2015
A loving story
I loved this story about romance and heartache. About two people who have had the same but different circumstances and understand each other more than anyone else could.
I loved this story about romance and heartache. About two people who have had the same but different circumstances and understand each other more than anyone else could.
August 8, 2015
WHAT, WHAT WHAT
Please tell me this didn't end like this.....just hanging. What happens. This can't be a standalone, there's no ending. Not happy at all. I don't care how much I loved the story with our an ending, I'm hurt here. I want an epilogue pronto.
Please tell me this didn't end like this.....just hanging. What happens. This can't be a standalone, there's no ending. Not happy at all. I don't care how much I loved the story with our an ending, I'm hurt here. I want an epilogue pronto.
August 10, 2015
Great Story
I read the book in one sitting. Could not
Put it down. SPoiler alert. Hated the ending. I wanted BRock to give Molly his kidney. Anyway, a happily ever after book. Good .story,.
I read the book in one sitting. Could not
Put it down. SPoiler alert. Hated the ending. I wanted BRock to give Molly his kidney. Anyway, a happily ever after book. Good .story,.
August 26, 2015
This book was hard to rate. The story is beautiful and shows there can be life when something so life changing happens but it would've much better to have a continuum of their story. The ending, well it just ends which is disappointing.
July 27, 2015
I can't believe it ended that way!!!
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June 9, 2016
Hmm what a weird book. What are the odds of finding someone just like you on a college campus? Sometimes you find someone you need, even when you're trying to prevent it.
July 27, 2015
What that's how it ends
It was a heart breaking story but the ending did not fit I wanted a better one can you please rewrite the ending
It was a heart breaking story but the ending did not fit I wanted a better one can you please rewrite the ending
July 29, 2015
Loved it
I agree with the other reviews. We need a part two. I love to see them get a happy ending. They both have been threw so much. I want more please.
I agree with the other reviews. We need a part two. I love to see them get a happy ending. They both have been threw so much. I want more please.
July 29, 2015
Loved it...
Wonderfully written although a few typos... I laughed and cried and thought it was fabulous. I would love to read a follow up.
Wonderfully written although a few typos... I laughed and cried and thought it was fabulous. I would love to read a follow up.
September 11, 2015
Started but d n f
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