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A review by apagetoturn
Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia
4.0
All I have ever read by Kami Garcia is the first couple of books in the Beautiful Creatures series. I haven’t read any of her other YA standalones or series. I was very interested in getting this ARC from Netgalley so that I could see if I like her contemporary - since I know I like her fantasy/paranormal stories.
I wasn’t disappointed! This book read like a true young adult - Peyton’s life is shaping up nicely - she has it all… an acceptance to UNC, she’s excelling in her division for soccer, and a loving boyfriend. But, once you’re on top - you don’t get to stay there for long. Life throws her some pretty tough curveballs - and it was an interesting ride to see how she dealt with them, and how she grew as a character. Her strength, and tenacity were admirable. Then, we have Owen - an MMA fighter that Peyton meets on her road to dealing with life. Secrets all over the place, and it was interesting watching these two young people navigate their feelings, and how to deal with them.
I really enjoyed the depth of the characters that we got to experience, and their growth. Do I think they Peyton is a bit of a bore sometimes, and has her weak moments? Sure. She’s a young girl, trying to overcome some pretty tough situations. Do I think she over thinks her decisions and sometimes has the wrong reaction? Sure… also typical of the age range of these characters. I liked that this book felt real. It felt like a story that could be happening to some teenager out there.
I loved Garcia’s writing style in this contemporary manner. I easily could relate to and feel for these characters. The plot as whole as a tad predictable, but otherwise entertaining.
I wasn’t disappointed! This book read like a true young adult - Peyton’s life is shaping up nicely - she has it all… an acceptance to UNC, she’s excelling in her division for soccer, and a loving boyfriend. But, once you’re on top - you don’t get to stay there for long. Life throws her some pretty tough curveballs - and it was an interesting ride to see how she dealt with them, and how she grew as a character. Her strength, and tenacity were admirable. Then, we have Owen - an MMA fighter that Peyton meets on her road to dealing with life. Secrets all over the place, and it was interesting watching these two young people navigate their feelings, and how to deal with them.
I really enjoyed the depth of the characters that we got to experience, and their growth. Do I think they Peyton is a bit of a bore sometimes, and has her weak moments? Sure. She’s a young girl, trying to overcome some pretty tough situations. Do I think she over thinks her decisions and sometimes has the wrong reaction? Sure… also typical of the age range of these characters. I liked that this book felt real. It felt like a story that could be happening to some teenager out there.
I loved Garcia’s writing style in this contemporary manner. I easily could relate to and feel for these characters. The plot as whole as a tad predictable, but otherwise entertaining.