Split by Swati Avasthi - start. April 18 2014

[Tessa]

Description: "A riveting portrait of life after abuse from an award-winning novelist.

Sixteen-Year-Old Jace Witherspoon arrives at the doorstep of his estranged brother Christian with a re-landscaped face (courtesy of his father’s fist), $3.84, and a secret.

He tries to move on, going for new friends, a new school, and a new job, but all his changes can’t make him forget what he left behind—his mother, who is still trapped with his dad, and his ex-girlfriend, who is keeping his secret.

At least so far.

Worst of all, Jace realizes that if he really wants to move forward, he may first have to do what scares him most: He may have to go back. Award-winning novelist Swati Avasthi has created a riveting and remarkably nuanced portrait of what happens after. After you’ve said enough, after you’ve run, after you’ve made the split—how do you begin to live again? Readers won’t be able to put this intense page-turner down."

Me and Rachael will read this. Feel free to join us. :)

[Rachmi]

I want to read this book. But I think I already have too many buddy read I don't think I can handle it :)

[Tessa]

If you have time, you are free to join us. It's going to be fun XD.

[Rachmi]

I think if I can finish my buddy read on 16th in a day or two, I can join you. Finger crossed I can do that :D

[Tessa]

Have you guys started with this? I only read the first 4 chapters, but so far it looks promising. :)

[Rachael]

I don't think I have time to read this this month :( I got a little too ambitious with my buddy reads again.. I'll try my best.. Sorry :(

[Tessa]

Rachael wrote: "I don't think I have time to read this this month :( I got a little too ambitious with my buddy reads again.. I'll try my best.. Sorry :("

I'm in no hurry. I can read this next month if you don't think you have time this month. So far this one's not love at first sight, so I can wait :P .

[Rachael]

Actually think I'll be able to squeeze it in! I'll try to start tomorrow.

[Tessa]

Ok then. I won't be particularly fast with this, hope that's ok.
Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[So, he has a rich father that is a psychopath and a judge. That's going to be hard to beat. His obsessions with Queens is also strange, and the fact that he doesn't consider this a big deal. A chest board with a missing piece can't be sold. Dumb, you can see his from a rich family and doesn't appreciate the true value of money. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Christian and Jace? Those names are both big shoes to fill if you ask me

[Tessa]

Rachael wrote: "Christian and Jace? Those names are both big shoes to fill if you ask me"

Really? O.O I know Jace from The mortal instruments [didn't like him]. If Christian is from 50 shades then I don't want to know XD.

[Rachael]

I was thinking Christian from Vampire Academy haha

[Rachael]

Just finished chapter 4.. So far it's okay.. I picture the dad as Marcus from Divergent Movie, maybe just because he's recent in my mind.

It's interesting that he likes to steal queen chess pieces, I wonder why. And Christian obviously has some issues with sharing... that scene was awkward when he asked Jace if he wanted any tea.. Wonder what that's all about

[Rachael]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ That was good how Christian talked his way through that fight.. you can tell he's been working on his issues for longer than Jace has (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ What a weird chapter.. you can totally see how much of an impact their father has had on Jace's brain... the way he switches back and forth in his rambling process is very interesting. So is the differences and similarities between Christian and Jace (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[ Uh oh yikes... Jace has some of that bad in him.. I can tell why this book is called Split even if there has been no reference to it (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

I'm liking it so far... nothing too exciting going on but interesting none the less. 51% (view spoiler)[ Okay so it seems like Jace is attracted to all the wrong things in girls.. Lauren was just terrible for him and messed up in her own way.. They connected over being messed up and it was all sorts of twisted. I like Dakota best.. I feel like she won't put up with his shit and hopefully make him change and deny that desire to be a product of his upbringing. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Through Chapter 25.. This book is making me weirdly emotional and I can NOT put it down

[Tessa]

I'm so behind again. Will try to read more today. :)

[Rachael]

I finished last night.. I really didn't mean to read it that fast but I could NOT put it down!

I gave it a 4.7 rating and here's my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tessa]

Rachael wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[So far I don't see that many similarities between the 2 brothers. Christian seems like the calm cool type that just wants to cut all his ties with the family. Also, he asked his mother to come, but not Jace. And Jace is partially unstable, how he can't control his anger and stuff... I think he never wanted to help Jace because he thought his little brother will turn out just like their father. so now he's stuck between trying to do what's right and just giving up on him. (hide spoiler)]

I've read 2 chapters today... me so fast... XD

[Tessa]

Rachael wrote: "Chapter 11 [spoilers removed]"

You can? I'm still a little confused. Is he splitting with his old life, with his old side? Still don't know. :p

[Rachael]

Tessa wrote: "Rachael wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]

I've read 2 chapters today... me so fast... XD"

That's interesting that you think that Christian asked his mom to come and Jace didn't because by the end you see it kinda the opposite

[Rachael]

Tessa wrote: "Rachael wrote: "Chapter 11 [spoilers removed]"

You can? I'm still a little confused. Is he splitting with his old life, with his old side? Still don't know. :p"

I felt like you could see the "split" in Jace's mind. He was split between being an abuser and being a victim trying helplessly to get away from the bad in his life