A review by cheraquili
Torn by Carian Cole

adventurous hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 

"It's possible I've lost my mind, but I don't care. I'm too happy to care. If I've gone insane, then that's okay. I'll own that shit. I'll wear it like a badge. I'll be Captain Crazy."

4/5 stars

This novel was intense, but at the same time, it was adorable!
I adored both of the main characters since they weren't solely about sexual intimacy, but even had an emotional bond. At the same time, at times, the sexual tension was off the charts!

"I thought of you today.
But then again, I think of you every day.
The only difference was today
I could think of you without pain.
Without crumbling."

On the other hand, I understand why some might think that their relationship is too bizarre; Toren was practically Kenzi's father figure. Despite these odd circumstances, I still support their relationship as I think they were meant for each other.

Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes to read forbidden romance! 💖












Other quotes I liked:

"I don't fit in with them. I never have. My parents were only fifteen years old when they had me. ... It's a bit bizarre to think that my mother was pregnant with me, sitting in the same exact classrooms I sit in now. Maybe that's why I'm so smart - I was in high school in utero."

"I believe trust is a gift from someone, just like love is. Trusting and loving someone says I have faith in you. And I appreciate the depth of that way more than I do material things. I'll take faith over shoes any day of the week."

"One forbidden touch, one taboo kiss, and we destroyed who we were. I don't know who either one of us is anymore or how we got all fucking tangled up in this mess of lust and love that should never exist. But it does exist, and no matter how much I try to deny it, it keeps coming back to get in my face, refusing to be ignored. And now she's gone, just like I asked. I want her back. So fucking bad."