A review by emsbookishvibes
Shattered Hearts by Shae Ruby

challenging emotional informative tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The book and idea behind the story is great.. but the characters are absolutely horrible. So many times I lost interest because of how naïve Hallie was.. she was in her last semester of nursing school and she didn’t see any of the signs of addiction or a mental health issue? I find that very unrealistic. 

Zayne was the definition of a dirtbag. He knew what he was doing and didn’t care. Not to mention he was a dick to everyone around him.. there is zero redeeming characteristics that will make me like him. He doesn’t have a shred of love in his body. 

To be honest the only reason i finished the book was because I read this was because I enjoyed the idea behind it. It shows the struggle of addiction, the damage addiction does to everyone around you, and the demons they face. I don’t think this book has any business being classified as a romance, there was no love or romance in it.

That being said, this book reminds me of Opium Skies; the same story line, the same characterizes, same FMC, the same background, etc. 
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