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After the Game
by Abbi Glines
It's a really emotional book that deals with difficult issues. What happens in the aftermath of a sexual assault? What happens with the victim and the outsiders? How do they view it?
It's heart breaking, tear-wrenching but it's still missing something. It lacks an element that makes the story become more profound and satisfying. Maybe it's because the characters are young adults, hence they don't have an understanding of life and experience. Yet, I still really like the story.
It's the first story that doesn't go into detail about how attractive the characters are. Brady and Riley didn't come together because of their physical appearance but rather because of guilt and hope. They saw something in each other. They are what the other needs to overcome their own problem. They showed each other faith to move on with their life and let go of the past. They healed, helped and saved one another.
The trope has so much potential but is so under-developed. It's so close to becoming an unforgettable read. The author approaches the storyline in a more hopeful, optimistic way, which is a very wonderful thing. However, it bugs me so much that it's really superficial and shallow. Despite going on a right path, the book has only scratched the surface of the problem. It gave me expectations but failed to live up to them.
It's heart breaking, tear-wrenching but it's still missing something. It lacks an element that makes the story become more profound and satisfying. Maybe it's because the characters are young adults, hence they don't have an understanding of life and experience. Yet, I still really like the story.
It's the first story that doesn't go into detail about how attractive the characters are. Brady and Riley didn't come together because of their physical appearance but rather because of guilt and hope. They saw something in each other. They are what the other needs to overcome their own problem. They showed each other faith to move on with their life and let go of the past. They healed, helped and saved one another.
The trope has so much potential but is so under-developed. It's so close to becoming an unforgettable read. The author approaches the storyline in a more hopeful, optimistic way, which is a very wonderful thing. However, it bugs me so much that it's really superficial and shallow. Despite going on a right path, the book has only scratched the surface of the problem. It gave me expectations but failed to live up to them.