A review by 1bookobsessionconfessions
The Damaged by Tijan

4.0

-This is the second book in a trilogy, you need to read The Insiders before this.-

Intense, action packed and steamy!
Bailey and Kash started their relationship in the first book, their beginning and their lives aren’t typical at all. It’s high octane and extreme in so many ways.
In this book they got closer and I was happy to “see” more of their relationship. Bailey and Kash are living together and they’re really hot and heavy. Their chemistry plus his alpha protectiveness is intense and smoking hot. He’s really sexy and dreamy.

Bailey and Kash went through so much in a short time in the first book.
Threats, mysteries, suspense AND a kidnapping (that Bailey managed to escape from.)
AND Bailey is adjusting to a new family who are high profile, well known people.
And because of her newfound family’s high profile/celebrity status she has a “new normal” that includes bodyguards, etc. It’s a lot for her to come to terms with.
Bailey already had emotional damage and then in the aftermath of her kidnapping it seems she is not facing her deeper feelings or issues. I don’t think that’s serving her well and it’s definitely leading to a big fallout.

She’s in college and she makes some friends, that’s a new and pleasant thing for her.
It adds some fun and lightness to the story. I’m happy that she has found “her girls”.

Her siblings bring great moments and a nice emotional dynamic to Bailey’s life and the story in general.
I love them and think they’re a great part of the story. They are quirky, lovable and fun characters.

This author does over the top and hectic storylines that should make me roll my eyes with so much happening. Theres a lot of far-fetched and dramatic everything…but, I’m addicted.
It somehow works and is like comfort food for my mind.
It’s like a beloved soap opera. I’m here for it!

Kash’s grandfather is the new threat to their safety.
It was known, kind of and out there, I felt it coming..but now the intensity and seriousness keeps ramping up throughout the story.
It’s extremely BIG and scary! It’s an epic showdown!

It’s very extreme, intense and a fun escape from reality.
Theres a lot of tension, anticipation and suspense.

I love the pairing of alpha-protector Kash and sweet yet saucey Bailey! They’re an explosive couple!

The end is of course shocking and a big cliffhanger hits… Bam