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Beauty in Chaos by Nacole Stayton
5.0
"One brother is fire. The other is ice. I can't decide which one is going to burn me first."
I did not expect this book to be so damn good. From the very first chapter, I knew I would love this book. The story follows Rory, a 17-year-old orphan growing up in the foster care system who finds herself, yet again, being transferred to a new foster home. This time, it's in the suburbs of Kentucky, away from the dangers of the inner city and its inhabitants. The life she was forced to endure was harsh, cruel, dangerous, and full of despair.
During a chance encounter, she bumps into the small town's bad boy, Crew. The two immediately spit words at one another, not realizing they would be each other's neighbors for the foreseeable future. Rory knew she had to stay away from Crew - that instant attraction only leads to heartache. But it wasn't until she met Crew's brother, Trice, that it shook her entire core—two brothers - both drop-dead gorgeous in their own way - both vying for her affection.
This book was an emotional roller coaster. There were highs and lows and points when tears were threatening to stream down my face. I caught myself holding my breath at times due to the intensity of the scenes playing in my head as each page unfolded. I had butterflies, imagining the two Jordan brothers competing for Rory's attention. Boy, did they work hard for it.
You will love this book if you enjoy reading YA Romance with a coming-of-age platform and throw in the love triangle for some much-needed drama.
***Heed trigger warnings as there are references to child abuse, loss of a child, underage drinking, death, etc.**
Merged review:
"One brother is fire. The other is ice. I can't decide which one is going to burn me first."
I did not expect this book to be so damn good. From the very first chapter, I knew I would love this book. The story follows Rory, a 17-year-old orphan growing up in the foster care system who finds herself, yet again, being transferred to a new foster home. This time, it's in the suburbs of Kentucky, away from the dangers of the inner city and its inhabitants. The life she was forced to endure was harsh, cruel, dangerous, and full of despair.
During a chance encounter, she bumps into the small town's bad boy, Crew. The two immediately spit words at one another, not realizing they would be each other's neighbors for the foreseeable future. Rory knew she had to stay away from Crew - that instant attraction only leads to heartache. But it wasn't until she met Crew's brother, Trice, that it shook her entire core—two brothers - both drop-dead gorgeous in their own way - both vying for her affection.
This book was an emotional roller coaster. There were highs and lows and points when tears were threatening to stream down my face. I caught myself holding my breath at times due to the intensity of the scenes playing in my head as each page unfolded. I had butterflies, imagining the two Jordan brothers competing for Rory's attention. Boy, did they work hard for it.
You will love this book if you enjoy reading YA Romance with a coming-of-age platform and throw in the love triangle for some much-needed drama.
***Heed trigger warnings as there are references to child abuse, loss of a child, underage drinking, death, etc.**
I did not expect this book to be so damn good. From the very first chapter, I knew I would love this book. The story follows Rory, a 17-year-old orphan growing up in the foster care system who finds herself, yet again, being transferred to a new foster home. This time, it's in the suburbs of Kentucky, away from the dangers of the inner city and its inhabitants. The life she was forced to endure was harsh, cruel, dangerous, and full of despair.
During a chance encounter, she bumps into the small town's bad boy, Crew. The two immediately spit words at one another, not realizing they would be each other's neighbors for the foreseeable future. Rory knew she had to stay away from Crew - that instant attraction only leads to heartache. But it wasn't until she met Crew's brother, Trice, that it shook her entire core—two brothers - both drop-dead gorgeous in their own way - both vying for her affection.
This book was an emotional roller coaster. There were highs and lows and points when tears were threatening to stream down my face. I caught myself holding my breath at times due to the intensity of the scenes playing in my head as each page unfolded. I had butterflies, imagining the two Jordan brothers competing for Rory's attention. Boy, did they work hard for it.
You will love this book if you enjoy reading YA Romance with a coming-of-age platform and throw in the love triangle for some much-needed drama.
***Heed trigger warnings as there are references to child abuse, loss of a child, underage drinking, death, etc.**
Merged review:
"One brother is fire. The other is ice. I can't decide which one is going to burn me first."
I did not expect this book to be so damn good. From the very first chapter, I knew I would love this book. The story follows Rory, a 17-year-old orphan growing up in the foster care system who finds herself, yet again, being transferred to a new foster home. This time, it's in the suburbs of Kentucky, away from the dangers of the inner city and its inhabitants. The life she was forced to endure was harsh, cruel, dangerous, and full of despair.
During a chance encounter, she bumps into the small town's bad boy, Crew. The two immediately spit words at one another, not realizing they would be each other's neighbors for the foreseeable future. Rory knew she had to stay away from Crew - that instant attraction only leads to heartache. But it wasn't until she met Crew's brother, Trice, that it shook her entire core—two brothers - both drop-dead gorgeous in their own way - both vying for her affection.
This book was an emotional roller coaster. There were highs and lows and points when tears were threatening to stream down my face. I caught myself holding my breath at times due to the intensity of the scenes playing in my head as each page unfolded. I had butterflies, imagining the two Jordan brothers competing for Rory's attention. Boy, did they work hard for it.
You will love this book if you enjoy reading YA Romance with a coming-of-age platform and throw in the love triangle for some much-needed drama.
***Heed trigger warnings as there are references to child abuse, loss of a child, underage drinking, death, etc.**