Until I Break
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I can't wait to read it!!! I loved the trailer
Can someone who has read the book, explain what they think is in the story that makes it so horrible she has to pull it?
IDK I think some people just need to remove the stick that they have in their ass. I think these people are not liking it because both of the characters are screwed in the head and have major issues and you don't get the happy feely "omg I am so in love with you" vibe within the first half of the book. There are so many things that they go through and emotions that each character has to deal with in order to be able to get the other one to trust.
I think it was a great book. Yes, it was a little darker than the rest of her stuff, but I mean honestly, there is stuff out there Like Captive In The Dark and Consequences where the men beat the crap out of the women and have major issues that are way darker and more intense and people gushed about them.
End my rant. lol.
I'm very upset that she's feeling she has to pull her book. I am very glad that I have it.
So I got this book two days ago and is my next to-read book but when I saw her post on FB that she is pulling it I was so disappointed! So what if some people don't like it? So what if they don't get it? If that was the case with every book, can you imagine what would happen if every author pulled their books only days after publication? If people hate your book then - to me - that means that you've probably written something they can't handle or they are unable to understand.
I will read it because now I'm dying to know what all the hate is about and that is definitely the wrong reason to read a book.
Shannon wrote: "Can someone who has read the book, explain what they think is in the story that makes it so horrible she has to pull it?"I have no idea! I didn't see any really bad reviews on Amazon. Only one person, said the book was a knock off and I didn't get that at all from reading it.
Some people, just need to get a life. Simple, you don't like the book, don't buy it. You always have to choice for a return at Amazon, if you feel that strong about it.
I was planning to read this anyway but I immediately bought it when I heard it was getting pulled. I will admit that when saw the blurb, I did think it sounded like 50 shades...but I loved 50 shades and that made me want to read it even more. Just like I loved Bared to you and that was definitely a knock off. So, I'll read it and probably love it. I'm sorry that a few bad reviews is making her pull it all together but I can understand her reasons. Criticism is hard to hear and she has a serious career that she has to protect. I get it. It's just too bad that a book that she felt so strongly about on a personal level is causing her so much upset. ;-(
I will read it anyway. Only my own opinion matters :)
A self-published author having a tantrum over bad reviews? HOW SHOCKING!What a drama queen thing to do.
Ridley wrote: "A self-published author having a tantrum over bad reviews? HOW SHOCKING!What a drama queen thing to do."
Disrespectful much?
Shannon wrote: "Disrespectful much?"Respect is earned, my dear.
Pulling a book over a handful of critical reviews is a tantrum. Call a spade a spade. No book is universally beloved.
I have no idea why, but I have to respect her decision. Like any creative art, I'm sure criticism is expected. Maybe there was one sticking point that was beyond her means of acceptance. I read this book today and just don't get the hate. They're are other books I've read with "dark" qualities to the main characters, other books with rougher or harder aspects of the bsdm world that main stream cannot accept. This book wasn't that dark or rough or whatever else people may have said that would prompt me not to understand the character for who they were or the point trying to be made by ms Leighton. I'm just sad that it got this point and forced this action that to me unacceptable. Bending to intolerance is never ok, even if its about a book people may not understand. That doesn't mean others won't get the point. "The points are not the point.....the point is poetry" -Allen wolf
Ridley wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Disrespectful much?"Respect is earned, my dear.
Pulling a book over a handful of critical reviews is a tantrum. Call a spade a spade. No book is universally beloved."
I just finished the book, I totally do NOT understand why she is pulling the book. I also checked out reviews both here and over at Amazon, but I see no 1 star reviews, at all, and only a handful of 2 stars..
That is not what I meant when I said something to you though, I was talking about your comment on self publishers as a whole.. I wasn't sure that was fair, or what you meant by it.
I think its not so much reviews that are the issue, I was under the impression from what I have read that she's getting private messages that are not so nice.
Gayle wrote: "I think its not so much reviews that are the issue, I was under the impression from what I have read that she's getting private messages that are not so nice."OHHHH. See I did not see that, but I might have and just not realized it. That would make much more sense.
I thought so too. It's a shame really that artists can't express themselfes, because there are people out there getting offended. Don't read it if you don't like it. I hope this whole thing gives Leighton courage for the future. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
Lina wrote: "I thought so too. It's a shame really that artists can't express themselfes, because there are people out there getting offended. Don't read it if you don't like it. I hope this whole thing gives L..."There are some really mean and hateful people out there. Have any of your read Bec Botefuhr? She has had some really crazy people attack her, not on just one of her books, but everyone she puts out these same people get really vicious. It is insane the abuse some of these authors go through.
Haven't read Bec Botefuhr yet, it's on my tbr list, though. Didn't know she went through the same. I'm always curious about writers whose books I read and can't stand the fact that sometimes I can't find anything about them on the internet. But maybe using pseudonyms is better (and safer).
Shannon wrote: "Ridley wrote: "A self-published author having a tantrum over bad reviews? HOW SHOCKING!What a drama queen thing to do."
Disrespectful much?"
I'm with Ridley. I love Ms Leighton's work but to pull a book because some people didn't like it? If all authors did that we've have nothing to read.
I have to that I hate all the heaters out there attacking others because you don't like what they wrote be it, book, blog or whatever.Here is some advice to save you from sitting on a book. You buy it you don't like it return it.
Don't shame the author about "I don't want my kids reading this " it sends the wrong message blah blah blah to women, maybe you but I do my own thinking all by myself, I don't need someone to save me or tell me what to think.
I read a post on here or Amazon that she didn't want her daughter to read a book because it sent the wrong message to women, sorry but its not the authors jobs to raise your kids but yours alone and if done right she can read that book in question and form her own opinions and go on with her life with minimal or no brain damage.
Mx3 wrote: "I have to that I hate all the heaters out there attacking others because you don't like what they wrote be it, book, blog or whatever.Here is some advice to save you from sitting on a book. You ..."
Well said.
Lina wrote: "I thought so too. It's a shame really that artists can't express themselfes, because there are people out there getting offended. Don't read it if you don't like it. I hope this whole thing gives L..."AGREE... especially 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'...
There is a reason that it is called fiction... I don't understand how and why people feel it is necessary to be nasty, horrible, belittling, etc...
I'm sorry M. Leighton is having to deal with the nasties of this world :(
Wishing M. Leighton all the best for the future.
This is a hard work...why do pay a s*** what people say?I'm going to read it still
Every story have their background, so what??!!!
I just can't over the fact that she is pulling it within the FIRST week of publication! Only one week out?! Not all books are lucky enough to get popular at such a sort period of time. Can you image all the hate EL James or Stephenie Meyer is getting? You don't see them pulling their books.
I get it that it's hard for her to see all the hate but it's a part - a huge one - of publishing a book.
Again, ONLY ONE WEEK OUT, she should have given it more time.
Honestly folks, the book just isn't that good. There's nothing new here if you've read 50 Shades or the Crossfire series, and there are some pretty implausible details. It isn't really all that dark, in my opinion, and there sure aren't many sex scenes. More innuendo than anything else. I'm not sure why she is pulling it, but I just can't believe it is due to the subject matter.
Kelly wrote: "Honestly folks, the book just isn't that good. There's nothing new here if you've read 50 Shades or the Crossfire series, and there are some pretty implausible details. It isn't really all that..."
My thoughts exactly! I'm just now reading it - or trying to anyway. I don't see 'the darkness' but I see some crazy stuff (literally I think she is crazy or has some sort of multiple personality disorder anyway) but then again I've said it before that I'm reading it for all the wrong reasons after this whole pulling thing...
Even if the book sucks though it still doesn't justify it.
I think she may have gotten some private communications.
I just checked out reviews for another one of her books. About 108 1 star reviews.. This is a little fishy...
Kelly wrote: "Honestly folks, the book just isn't that good. There's nothing new here if you've read 50 Shades or the Crossfire series, and there are some pretty implausible details. It isn't really all that..."
i think most people issues were the breath play and the little blood part..
I actually think it is more likely she is reacting to the assumption that she jumped on the 50 Shades bandwagon, or that there were some unhappy mental health professionals who didn't like the way their profession was portrayed.I've read much, much darker material.
Kelly wrote: "I actually think it is more likely she is reacting to the assumption that she jumped on the 50 Shades bandwagon, or that there were some unhappy mental health professionals who didn't like the way ..."This was the angle I was seeing while reading the book also Kelly. If anything, the characters may have crossed some professional lines. Other than that, it isn't the darkest book I have read. Not even close.
Anyone here read Blind Obsession?? THAT is dark, this was nothing compared to that..
Aria wrote: "I was planning to read this anyway but I immediately bought it when I heard it was getting pulled. I will admit that when saw the blurb, I did think it sounded like 50 shades...but I loved 50 shade..."There is NO FSOG similarity in this book - none!
I read the book in one day - it was a great book and I think the author is being to hard on herself
Paris (kerbytejas) wrote: "Aria wrote: "I was planning to read this anyway but I immediately bought it when I heard it was getting pulled. I will admit that when saw the blurb, I did think it sounded like 50 shades...but I l..."Don't you know that 50 Shades invented BDSM.
if I had to guess - I think the stink might be about the current trend that many young people have now started to engage in (view spoiler) and the deaths that have occurred across the country.The male lead (Alex) in this book (view spoiler)
I suspect the private messages that the author might be getting (if that what’s going on) could be about that subject.
I support the author’s choice to not change the book to make the parents/mothers of the world (of which I am one) feel better.
I really liked the book, and I am sad to see her do this, but I respect her choice to have the book the way she feels the story needs to be told.
She is very brave to do this and stand up for her rights, and sacrifice the money that could have been made.
Too much trouble or bad press from this book could ruin her future as an author, maybe it should have been brought out under a pen name so it could not be linked back to her..but alas it’s too late now.
I am very happy that I was able to read this book, it has left me with some very emotional feelings on what we as people do to ourselves.
This book is about so many things
• The book is about love,
• Not being so hard on yourself,
• Learning that accidents happen, and that they can change your whole life, ruin it if you let them, or think you deserve punishment
• It’s about hiding in plain sight,
• it’s about conquering your fears,
• Finding the right person to love and support you no matter what,
• it’s about redemption
Mx3 wrote: Don't you know that 50 Shades invented BDSM. LOL. Sadly, for me it did. I had no idea butt plugs and whips could be so hot until Edward/Christian did it. ;-P (I read it when it was still Edward/Bella fan fic.)
Ridley wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Disrespectful much?"Respect is earned, my dear.
Pulling a book over a handful of critical reviews is a tantrum. Call a spade a spade. No book is universally beloved."
I agree. This is a classic case of "indie authors behaving badly."
Shannon wrote: "Anyone here read Blind Obsession?? THAT is dark, this was nothing compared to that.."I agree! Blind Obsession was set in such a dark, haunting place. I think Until I break dealt with some darker themes but it definitely wasn't a 'dark' book.
Ridley wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Disrespectful much?"Respect is earned, my dear.
Pulling a book over a handful of critical reviews is a tantrum. Call a spade a spade. No book is universally beloved."
I agree! Bad reviews shouldn't stop anyone from writing and publishing, it will always be a part of an author's life, if you can't handle it then don't write.
Not every book is adored.
And anyway, if the readers 'don't get the characters' - like M. Leighton posted on her blog - shouldn't you be wondering what you did wrong? That maybe it's your fault and not the readers' that have read probably hundreds of books? Just saying...
No 'any publicity is good publicity' in this case and this makes her look bad IMO.
Well dang I really wanted to read this book. Is it loanable??
Mochaspresso wrote: "I agree. This is a classic case of "indie authors behaving badly." "Behaving badly? Because she chose to remove her book? Granted, I didn't hear about it being pulled, or I would have purchased it before that happened, so I'm not happy. But it's her book. She didn't go into your living room and rant and rave, she didn't go onto your blog and create drama- it's her book, her choice. Why are you out to label every little thing a self published author does as 'behaving badly'? Yes, there are authors out there that deserve that title. But I don't see this as one of those examples.
Alana ~ The Book Pimp wrote: "Mochaspresso wrote: "I agree. This is a classic case of "indie authors behaving badly." "Behaving badly? Because she chose to remove her book? Granted, I didn't hear about it being pulled, or ..."
Agreed
Ive read the book but when I started reading it, I didn't have any idea it was already pulled out. And I don't know why. It was good read. The story is quite weird (in a good way) though. But I liked it.
Phrem wrote: "Ive read the book but when I started reading it, I didn't have any idea it was already pulled out. And I don't know why. It was good read. The story is quite weird (in a good way) though. But I lik..."Is the book loanable?
Dani♥ wrote: "Phrem wrote: "Ive read the book but when I started reading it, I didn't have any idea it was already pulled out. And I don't know why. It was good read. The story is quite weird (in a good way) tho..."it looks like it
I'm so upset with myself I didn't buy this book in time. I was a day late because I didn't know it was getting pulled. It happened so fast and now I will never get to read it and I love the author. I can't find it anywhere and am so upset I can't read it. I can't even find it to borrow or buy from anyone. So upsetting that I was never even given the choice to read it. Does anyone have it to loan or buy?
Paris (kerbytejas) wrote: "Dani♥ wrote: "Phrem wrote: "Ive read the book but when I started reading it, I didn't have any idea it was already pulled out. And I don't know why. It was good read. The story is quite weird (in a..."Can I borrow it please? my email is drodriguez0529@gmail.com
Paris (kerbytejas) wrote: "Dani♥ wrote: "Phrem wrote: "Ive read the book but when I started reading it, I didn't have any idea it was already pulled out. And I don't know why. It was good read. The story is quite weird (in a..."
Does anyone have this book I can either borrow or buy? I'm frustrated the book was pulled before I had a chance to buy it. My email is lismur08@hotmail.com
Does anyone have "Until I break" on Nook that can lend me this book?
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I really liked this book, but will admit the first couple of chapters were a little confusing to me, but then could not put it down.
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