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Wrong Side of Heaven

(Broken Wings Duet #1)

Gia Riley (Goodreads Author)

4.16 · Rating details · 221 Ratings · 85 Reviews

I’m trailer trash in the slums of Carillon.

Until I met him, the mysterious neighbor who speaks through handwritten notes. He never shows his face, only comes and goes late at night, and I’m drawn to him like a moth to a flame.

I shouldn’t want him.

I don’t need him.

But when I close my eyes, he’s all I see.

He’s my addiction. The secret I keep close to my heart.

But sometimes t ...more

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Jul 14, 2018 Dri ✰ rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018

★ 1 star! ★

I struggled with this one and unfortunately I couldn't connect with the story or the characters.
To be honest, this book was boring and flat for me.
I understand that Winnie's situation wasn't good, that her life was like hell and I even felt empathy for it, but I wasn't able to like her.

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Apr 05, 2018 Greta rated it really liked it

3.5 stars

Lo so, lo so. Ci ho messo un infinità di tempo, colpa mia. Non riuscivo a leggere, non avevo mai voglia e trovavo sempre di meglio da fare, anche fissare il vuoto. Questi periodi mi capitano purtroppo e quando arrivano non passano in fretta. Ora, spero di poter riprendere come si deve.

Wrong Side of Heaven era un uscita che aspettavo con tanta curiosità. Gia Riley è un altra delle autrici nuove che ho voluto provare per questa "reading challenge" personale che ho voluto iniziare. E' una 3.5 stars

Lo so, lo so. Ci ho messo un infinità di tempo, colpa mia. Non riuscivo a leggere, non avevo mai voglia e trovavo sempre di meglio da fare, anche fissare il vuoto. Questi periodi mi capitano purtroppo e quando arrivano non passano in fretta. Ora, spero di poter riprendere come si deve.

Wrong Side of Heaven era un uscita che aspettavo con tanta curiosità. Gia Riley è un altra delle autrici nuove che ho voluto provare per questa "reading challenge" personale che ho voluto iniziare. E' una storia difficile e abbastanza sofferta, perchè Winnie, la protagonista, non ha una vita per niente facile e ogni capitolo che leggevo riuscivo a sentire la sua sofferenza uscire dalle pagine e mettermi di malumore. Forse si, ci ho messo davvero tanto per leggerlo anche per questo. Non è una lettura facile, ve lo ripeto.

Winnie, 17enne, vive con la sua matrigna Tess dopo la morte del padre. Tess è una grandissima stronza. Pensa solo alla droga, a bere e a guadagnarsi dei soldi ballando al The Whip, il locale della piccola cittadina dove è ambientata questa storia, Carillon. Winnie deve stare continuamente all'erta perchè Tess, pur di guadagnare soldi per una dose, invita continuamente uomini a casa. Uomini che spesso e volentieri entrano anche nella piccola stanza di Winnie e non la lasciano in pace. La toccano, vogliono da lei ciò che hanno appena preso da Tess.
Ho apprezzato Winnie per la sua forza, nonostante la ragazza sia autolesionista. Nonostante tutto ciò che le succede, combatte e vive giorno dopo giorno. Senza un soldo, senza cibo nello stomaco e senza amore nella sua vita.

Entra in scena il meraviglioso Jasper. Jasper è il ragazzo che va a scuola con Winnie e anche se non si erano mai parlati lui spesso e volentieri la osservava incuriosito. Diventano amici durante l'estate e Jasper si innamora di lei, vorrebbe aiutarla a vivere più serenamente la vita difficile che lei ha. Ma per Winnie, purtroppo, Jasper non è abbastanza.

E qui mi dispiace, ma mi sono un po' arrabbiata.

Trey è l'altra punta del triangolo. Trey che ha il doppio della sua età ed era amico del padre di Winnie. Trey che si vede poco, non è stato sviluppato per niente bene e Winnie non ci pensa due volte a buttarsi tra le sue braccia. Tutto ciò che ci viene detto è che Trey c'era sempre per lei anche quando era piccola, e che è il suo nuovo misterioso vicino di casa.

Io non avrei mai buttato via Jasper per il nulla. Trey non è una certezza e dopo tutti i disagi che ha Winnie, io avrei scelto una vita più facile insieme a Jasper, un ragazzo che comunque la ama e la protegge in ogni momento. Leggerò comunque il seguito, visto il cliffhanger enorme che c'è stato e potrò dare un giudizio finale più accurato una volta concluso questo duet. ...more

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Mar 20, 2018 Anne Milne rated it really liked it

Winnie is a 17 year old young woman who has dealt with more pain and heartache than you can imagine. Life has dealt her several bad hands and she’s surviving the best way she can. Jasper is a boy from school, working at the same place they become friends. Winnie has been captivated by a mysterious stranger who arrives at the trailer park where she lives.

Jasper has always had a crush on Winnie but he’s never plucked up the courage to make a move. Over time he turns into her protector and lets be ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 Brit rated it it was amazing

Stayed up all night reading this.
Wow. Totally blown away. This is my first book ive read by Gia Riley and wont be the last. This book punched you with so much emotions. I felt so connected to the story and the main character Winnie. I cant wait to see where the next book goes. I need more

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Apr 12, 2018 Shyralf rated it liked it

Shelves: bad-boy, college-highschool-reads, dad-s-bestfriend, forbidden, love-triangle, older-man-younger-woman, other-side-of-the-tracks, taboo, tattoo-and-piercings, unforgettable-read

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Mar 10, 2018 Aurora (Whoo Gives A Hoot) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018, 2018-recommendations, social-butterfly-pr

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I honestly don't know if my heart can handle the books that I've been reading lately. As of now I'm pretty sure that my heart has found its forever home in the pit of my stomach especially if I keep torturing myself, a sweet torture nonetheless, with these kind of stories that capture you whole body and soul. You know the stories that not only give you all the feels, but somehow manages to keep a tight grip on your heart for long after you turn the ...more

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Mar 13, 2018 Zilpha Owens rated it liked it

This is my first Gia Riley read. I was excited for this duet because the synopses were so intriguing. This starts out as a YA story and those are really tough to write and capture the real essence of being on the cusp of adulthood. Winnie’s thoughts are just a little too scattered for me and I had a hard time connecting with her. That being said, the story is still interesting enough to want its conclusion. She is living a nightmare with seemingly no immediate escape. Jasper wants to be her savi ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 Renee rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

Some touched. Some watched. Some just talked to me. They all had their vices. Fear. Betrayal. Loss. I am trial trash in the slums of Carillon. Until I met him, the mysterious neighbor who speaks through handwritten notes. He never shows his face, only comes and goes lat at night and I am drawn to him like a moth to a flame. I shouldn't want him. I don't need him. But when I close my eyes, he is all I ...more

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Mar 22, 2018 Ana Rita rated it it was amazing

This lady had proven with each book that she's an author to follow. Her writing is simple yet powerful, super detailed and engaging. Each book is full of feelings and emotions that will be impossible for you to be indifferent about. You will get caught into the stories and there will be only one thing crossing your minds, that you have to devour it in no time because each word is consuming your soul.
Wrong Side of Heaven is her latest release and it's the first book for the Broken Wings Duet. Th ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 April Symes rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018, action, adult-romance, all-bout-control, almost-tragedy, alpha-male, alpha-overload, alternating-povs-shown, angst, arc

Wrong Side of Heaven is a story about a 17 year old girl named Winnie. Winnie has lived thru so much heartbreak and pain in her young life. Her determination to make it out of the holy hell she is living in once she turns 18 and graduates high school is profound. Winnie doesn’t think life can get any worse but it does. Enter Jasper. Boy from the other side of the tracks. He cares so much for Winnie and would do so much for her. He is like her knight in amour but wait—there is this older man, one ...more

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Mar 14, 2018 EscapeNBooks rated it it was amazing

Wrong Side of Heaven by Author Gia Riley is a coming-of-age, for mature audiences, romance novel. It is part one of the Broken Wings Duet.

“I was never hiding,” I tell him. “I’ve just been invisible.”

Winnie lost it all one night. Her hopes. Her dreams. Her future. Now she’s digging. Fighting to survive. Fighting her demons. Fighting herself. Fighting to find the young woman who’s always just out of reach.

“What I needed was love—someone to show me that my existence wasn’t a burden and that I was Wrong Side of Heaven by Author Gia Riley is a coming-of-age, for mature audiences, romance novel. It is part one of the Broken Wings Duet.

“I was never hiding,” I tell him. “I’ve just been invisible.”

Winnie lost it all one night. Her hopes. Her dreams. Her future. Now she’s digging. Fighting to survive. Fighting her demons. Fighting herself. Fighting to find the young woman who’s always just out of reach.

“What I needed was love—someone to show me that my existence wasn’t a burden and that I was worthy.”

Wrong Side of Heaven broke my heart. Winnie could be anyone you know. She had bad luck. She got stuck in horrible places. She didn’t have a constant support system. Gosh. I just wanted to hug her.

“I need everything about him. Each one of his qualities I want to keep in my pocket and pull out when I’m lonely and by myself. If I add them all up and tuck them close to my heart, maybe they’ll transfer over and give me the strength...”

I loved Jasper. I loved Trey. Good boy. Bad boy. Security and safety. Passion and pulse-pounding love. If I had to make a choice right now, I couldn’t do it. I was so verklempt with these males. I wanted them both.

“You’re capable of handling the world, Winnie, but you shouldn’t have to do it all alone. And, whether you want me to be or not, I’m here now. I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon.”

This book pulled me. Like claws on either side of chest, pulling it apart. Ripping out my heart. Stealing the air from my lungs. I was a blubbering mess. I’d just about gain some sanity, and then the rug would be forcefully ripped from under me again. I felt every word from page one until the end.

“When I think of safety, I see his face and hear his voice. He’s the calm in the storm. The center of a hurricane where all the rain and wind cease to exist.”

Wrong Side of Heaven was an emotional zinger for my heart, making me crave more in the face of my fear to move forward. I’m dying to get book two in this series.

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Mar 22, 2018 Kelly rated it it was amazing

The Wrong Side of Heaven is a gritty, emotional story from beginning to end.

Life dealt 17 year old Winnie Dawes a losing hand living in a trailer in Carrillon with a lady named Tess and her boyfriend Jax who creeps me out whenever he is around. My heart breaks for Winnie and her coping method for dealing with her situation and Gia Riley has you hurting right along with her.

There are two main men in Winnie's life, enter The Man in Leather, her mysterious motorcycle riding neighbor, and a boy fro ...more

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Mar 22, 2018 Dayang rated it liked it

Can I just be blunt and say that I didn't like the story? I tried to, I swear... In the beginning, like all angsty stories go, I thought it was slow because it's building up to something... and when I reach the middle, I still gave it a shot and tried to be positive...that its probably almost that time, that pivotal moment.. but no, it didn't come... So many times I thought about quitting the book... I was subjecting myself to too much angst and drama... I can deal with angst, I can deal with he Can I just be blunt and say that I didn't like the story? I tried to, I swear... In the beginning, like all angsty stories go, I thought it was slow because it's building up to something... and when I reach the middle, I still gave it a shot and tried to be positive...that its probably almost that time, that pivotal moment.. but no, it didn't come... So many times I thought about quitting the book... I was subjecting myself to too much angst and drama... I can deal with angst, I can deal with heavy drama... I'm an open-minded reader but in this one, it was all that until the end...

I did not connect with any of the characters—at all. I was exasperated mostly by the heroine... she was very indecisive... she was very confusing... she's not quite right in the head...

I mean I get it... she went through all these pain... she's scared about being alone, being put in the system... of being homeless etc... to be subjected to all the physical, mental and sexual abuse while growing up, on top of being surrounded by druggies as role models isnt easy... I know it'll f@ck you in the head in ways I can only imagine... But come on! She's 17, not a helpless 5-year old for crying out loud! She's not 100% helpless... everybody has a choice... everybody can make a choice... smh

She insinuated and thought about wanting to be free from the shi+hole she's in.. she wants love and all the nice normal things, but she's not doing anything about it...

I'm sorry... I really wanted to like this book. Why else would I finish it?? But I think it's just ridiculous how weak she is... There were two people who cares for her deeply, and yet she doesn't want their pity or help but she keeps on being her pitiful-self, indulging favors that she very well know she can refuse despite threats coz lets face it, its not like theres a gun being held to her head like its life or death... If she really, vehemently doesn't want to do something, nobody can force her... She basically has nothing to lose thats why she can call their bluff... If there's a will, there's a way... And in this one, she doesnt seem to have the will, even an ounce.

Aaaand she cuts herself, therefore strengthening the fact she really is not in the right frame of mind... that being said—this guy, who's twice her age, knew all about her troubles, knew everything coz he allegedly was just around, looking-out for her from a distance... this guy makes a move on her when what she really need is saving and years and years of therapy sessions... I mean I get it, we don't get to choose who we fall for, but still he shouldn't have indulged her. He should've known better...

That saying "same sh!t, different day"? That is her in this book... All I kept thinking was, this has gotta be the most annoying character ever! And I've read tons of books with annoying characters in them! I wanted to reach out in the book and shake her until she comes to her senses, but even I, myself, realize that it probably wont happen... Maybe book two will be better?? I don't know... but I hope so.
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Mar 21, 2018 K. Ramjohn rated it it was amazing

So this book was nothing like I expected. Wrong Side of Heaven is the 1st book in the Broken Wings Duet. This story was a slow burn but OMG it had you hooked from start to finish. Heart-breaking, riveting and to an extent tragic this story will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride and believe me you will feel all the emotions, as each character will evoke a different emotion from you.
Gia Riley was able to create such different characters in this novel, from the strong to the weak, from ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 Rachel Beamin' rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, new-adult

I fucked up.
I started to read this book, got 33% through and decided I needed to know if the second book was already out.
So, I pull up amazon and BOOM, 2nd book is out.
I then proceed to read the description, in all its 8 total words glory.
I then scroll down.
And see all these 5-star reviews and low and behold a 1 star.
Which got me curious. I mean if you see 100 5s and 1 1, you start to ponder.
And obviously, curiosity got the best of me.
All I could think of in that moment was SONOFABITCH

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Mar 21, 2018 Tyi rated it really liked it

I've never read anything by this author but I'm glad that I picked up Wrong Side of Heaven. There were parts to this which are so utterly emotional. The feels are there in spades. There is no question. I felt for each character Jasper, Trey, and definitely Winnie.
Winnie...the poor girl just couldn't get a break. Her life didn't offer any type of breaks. It didn't play fair. She didn't have anyone to truly count besides two mainly a boy and a man. Jasper was a good old boy and wanted to fix ever ...more

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Mar 27, 2018 Melanie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

OMG...WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED????

This book gutted me more times than I can count. I was sucked in from the first page and now...CLIFFHANGER (fuck my reading life).

WOW, there's not much more to say about this story other than READ IT!!!!

Now, I'm going to play the waiting game for the next book and I'm super excited to see how this story plays out. My fingers are crossed fro Jasper & Winnie. Trey I want a HEA for him also. Jax & Tess, burn in storybook hell!!

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Mar 14, 2018 Kathy Coopmans rated it it was amazing

Wrong Side of Heaven is a Heartwrenching story about Seventeen-year-old Winnie. This young woman has endured more than most do in their life.
Gia has written a gripping story.
It's a swept up tail with Winnie, Jasper and the man in leather.
The good, the bad, the mystery this novel entails will grip your soul. It's dark, it's heavy, which makes for one heck of an emotional ride.
I can't wait to get the second book in my hands. Because, my God, that ending.
One-click guys, it's so, so worth the hear ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 Liz rated it really liked it

Wrong Side of Heaven by Gia Riley is the first in her Broken Wings Duet and it was heartbreaking and gripping. I was consumed by this story and could not put it down.

Winnie is a seventeen-year-old girl that lost it all and is now just fighting to survive. She has no one. She is counting down the days until she can leave. My heart broke for her. She meets Jasper where she works, and he has a crush on her. They go to the same school but were not friends. They become friends and he becomes her pro ...more

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Mar 23, 2018 Cynthia Villarreal Ortiz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Beautiful and Real to Life

This book left me in awe...so beautifully written and it captures your soul because of Winnie and her life, this book brought me into a glimpse of a bittersweet life.
Loved and Hated the characters but this is what a real book does and this book is real..
How can you fly when your wings are broken...

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Mar 24, 2018 Read.Review.Repeat Blog rated it it was amazing

"Gia Riley has absolutely gutted me with the story of Jasper and Winnie. I immediately wanted to read this book after reading the blurb. My goodness, I haven't been so emotional during a book for such a long time! Winnie, my heart hurt for her.
Part One of this duet wasn't enough for me, I NEED Part Two right now!!! I need the conclusion.
Wrong Side of Heaven has left me absolutely speechless.
5 Phenomenal Stars! "

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Mar 20, 2018 Heaven Scheuring rated it it was amazing

Gia Riley has absolutely gutted me with the story of Jasper and Winnie. I immediately wanted to read this book after reading the blurb. My goodness, I haven't been so emotional during a book for such a long time! Winnie, my heart hurt for her.
Part One of this duet wasn't enough for me, I NEED Part Two right now!!! I need the conclusion.
Wrong Side of Heaven has left me absolutely speechless.
5 Phenomenal Stars!

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Mar 10, 2018 Kali McQuillen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-read, 2018-arc

4.5* Oh Winnie, she broke my heart but she's such a strong woman. I know she's only 17 but she's so mature for her age. She's been through more than anyone should have ever been through and she's STILL going through bad times but she's waiting for the day she turns 18. She wants out and she'll do what it takes to do it.

Jasper, a boy she knows from school is working at the place she and is they strike up a friendship. It might be something, it might be nothing. He wants to find out but her heart ...more

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Mar 22, 2018 Amazeballs Book Addicts rated it it was amazing

Gia Riley is one of my one click authors. I have read every one of her books. This one had a different feel to it then her previous one. Even though it felt different then her other works it was still an amazing read.
Winnie has a tough life. Her father has passed away and she is living his girlfriend, Tess. Tess is a druggy and a mess. I wouldn't give Tess a dog to raise and she definitely doesn't know what she is suppose to be doing with Winnie. Winnie is pretty much on her own. She had her Da ...more

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Aug 24, 2018 Kayla (kaylareads) rated it it was ok

Not for me. When you’re having a pretty shitty week the last thing you want to do is crawl into bed with your kindle to read about a fictional shitty life.
I understand Winnie had a really bad time of it and obviously that’s going to leave some deep rooted emotion (and in her case physical) scars, but she came across as being completely unable to make a decision when it comes to the two men who care about her. She even portrayed herself as quite selfish and almost enjoying the situation where tw ...more

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Apr 21, 2018 Kendall {Book Crazy} rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I haven't read any of this author's other books, but I have a few of them on my Kindle! I was looking for something new to read one night and I knew that the second book in this duet had just released, so I decided to give it a read because I could read both books straight after each other! The synopsis is also pretty vague, so I wasn't really sure what to expect! After reading, I can say that I had mixed feelings about this book lol! I actually enjoyed it, but I found the love triangle a bit fr I haven't read any of this author's other books, but I have a few of them on my Kindle! I was looking for something new to read one night and I knew that the second book in this duet had just released, so I decided to give it a read because I could read both books straight after each other! The synopsis is also pretty vague, so I wasn't really sure what to expect! After reading, I can say that I had mixed feelings about this book lol! I actually enjoyed it, but I found the love triangle a bit frustrating! The plot did develop at a nice pace and it kept me intrigued and wanting to read on to find out what was going to happen next! There were a few tense and action and suspense scenes too! As I said, there was a love triangle in the plot! It did add to the plot and I did pick my side quite quickly lol! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Winnie was the main female character, and before the events of this book she had been through a lot! She then went through even more in this book and my heart completely went out to her! She lived in horrible conditions and was surrounded by drug addicts! Winnie had dreams though and she just wanted to be safe and happy! I did like Winnie, but I was frustrated with how she was so backwards and forwards with one of her love interests! I could understand why she was like this, but he had her best interests at heart! Jasper was the main male character and love interest of Winnie! I loved Jasper a lot in this book! He was there for Winnie and didn't have an ulterior motive for wanting to help her! This made me have a lot of respect for him! Jasper was also protective of Winnie and he just wanted her to be safe and to not be living in fear! Trey was another main male character and love interest of Winnie! Trey was sort of in and out of this book, so it was hard for me to forge some sort of connection with him! I could see that he cared a lot about Winnie and he tried his best to do his job as well as keep an eye on her! I would like to see Trey make some more appearances in next book, even though I'm Team Jasper lol! This book was mainly written from Winnie and Jasper's point of views, but there were a few chapters written from Trey's point of view too! The three different point of views allowed me to connect and understand all the characters more and they allowed for more things to happen in the plot too, especially as the all characters spent some time apart! I also can't wait to read the next book in this series! This book ended at quite a cliff-hanger, so I can't wait to find out what's going to happen next! I'm really happy that it's already released because I'm definitely going to be making it my next read! The cover for this book is also stunning! I love it as soon as I saw it and it suits the book! I love the cover image and the cover would definitely draw me to it and make me want to read the story behind it! ...more

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Apr 09, 2018 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

The Broken Wings Duet was my first reading experience with author Gia Riley. I’m choosy when it comes to reading angst, so I was taking a leap of faith when I agreed to tackle the Wrong Side of Heaven, followed by The Edge of Heaven.

The books center on Winnie Dawes, a seventeen-year-old girl, who battles every day to survive. She fights for what few things belong to her and she has no one she can trust. A mysterious yet protective stranger moves into the trailer across from Winnie’s at just the The Broken Wings Duet was my first reading experience with author Gia Riley. I’m choosy when it comes to reading angst, so I was taking a leap of faith when I agreed to tackle the Wrong Side of Heaven, followed by The Edge of Heaven.

The books center on Winnie Dawes, a seventeen-year-old girl, who battles every day to survive. She fights for what few things belong to her and she has no one she can trust. A mysterious yet protective stranger moves into the trailer across from Winnie’s at just the same time she makes her first real friend, Jasper.

Although they recognize each other from school, Winnie’s friendship with Jasper is established when they end up working at the same place. He is kind, compassionate, and loyal. He offers Winnie nourishment, comfort, and safety whenever she needs it. But it’s the secretive neighbor across the way who captures her heart. What follows is a gripping and emotional love triangle between the three that put me on the edge of my seat.

I read the Wrong Side of Heaven last month, while flying home after a book signing, and loved it. Then real life interfered with my ability to sit down and compose my review. I felt awful for being late with it, but then within a few chapters of beginning The Edge of Heaven last week, it became clear that this was meant to be.

The Wrong Side of Heaven was an incredible read, ensuring that I would move on to the second book. The Edge of Heaven picked up right where the first book left off, and just when I thought the story couldn’t get any better, it exploded on me. By the time I devoured the opening chapters of the second book, I knew I was dealing with a 5-star series.

The Broken Wings Duet is not for the faint of heart. All of the characters are struggling with personal demons, some of which are more evil than others. Despite the tragedy, there is an unmistakable surge of hope that buzzes beneath the surface. This hint of anticipation keeps both the reader and the characters moving forward, in search of the elusive light at the end of the tunnel.

If you’re interested in learning what happens when the paths of these fascinating characters converge, I eagerly recommend this pair of books. This duet is for those looking for something mature, edgy, and suspenseful in their next read. ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 KFForever rated it really liked it

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This is the first book in a duet, a well written coming of age story.

Winnie is a seventeen year old girl, an orphan when her dad died of a drug overdose and she now lives with her stepmother Tess, a stripper and a hardcore drug addict. She is trapped in a hell-hole and can’t do much until she turns eighteen. Her life feels hopeless and her way of coping is trying to be invisible to others. There are two men in her life: Trey and Jasper.

Trey is Wi ...more

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Mar 22, 2018 books are love rated it really liked it

This is my first time reading Gia Riley and wow does she really pack a wallop in a book. The story of Winnie is so sad and heartbreaking and yet you see hope as well.

Winnie is a 17 yr old who has lost her dad and is living with his girlfriend at the time Tess. Tess is horrible as are the men that come around. Winnie is just trying to make it to 18 so she can move on and try to carve out a future. Suddenly her world is turned more on it’s side because of Tess and Winnie is now working at the Whip This is my first time reading Gia Riley and wow does she really pack a wallop in a book. The story of Winnie is so sad and heartbreaking and yet you see hope as well.

Winnie is a 17 yr old who has lost her dad and is living with his girlfriend at the time Tess. Tess is horrible as are the men that come around. Winnie is just trying to make it to 18 so she can move on and try to carve out a future. Suddenly her world is turned more on it’s side because of Tess and Winnie is now working at the Whip and trying to keep herself on the right side of where she hopes to be.She is struggling and feeling alone. When her world feels at its lowest she meets Jasper. The boy who brings light to her. Who just wants to help with no expectations at all.

Jasper is a kind open hearted young man. He is in love with Winnie but sees that she needs a friend and someone to trust. He supportive and understanding and helps Winnie when she needs it the most. He protects her and tries to get her to let him in. Jasper wants to be there and shows her that no matter what he is her support and friend.

Only it isn’t Jasper that Winnie loves it is a older man with a past. A past that bleeds into her life but it doesn’t matter. She doesn’t want to lose Jasper because he is what keeps her tethered and feeling there is hope but she can’t stop who she loves either.

this is the first part of Winnie’s journey. She is on a dark path and feeling hopeless. Jasper is the one thing giving her light and she grasps it like oxygen only her world keeps spiralling and she doesn’t know how to stop it. The ending is a cliffhanger that has your jaw drop and wondering what the heck happened.

The story is emotional and heartbreaking. YOu cannot help but want to see Winnie come out of the darkness but wonder if she has the strength to do it on her own or if Jasper can pull her out while she is in love with someone in the dark wanting out. A gripping and emotional tale that keeps you engrossed to the end where you are left wanting more and wondering what is next. ...more

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Mar 22, 2018 Sarah rated it really liked it

Do you ever read a book and you can feel the grime like a physical entity, you turn the page and you can almost feel the dust billow out of the corners, you open the cover and it almost seems like the pages are covered with dirt and greasy fingerprints? That’s how this book felt; used and discarded, just like Winnie herself felt. It was a powerful bit of writing to make me feel so much from the start.

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Bestselling author Gia Riley has been in love with writing romance since high school when she took her very first creative writing class. From the small but mighty state of Delaware, she’s a country girl at heart, traveling back to her roots in Pennsylvania as often as she can.

She’d rather pick truth than dare, bake than cook, and will always choose coffee over tea.

Just like life, her stories ar ...more