My Rating---> 5 of 5 STARS
Read on Aug. 7th, 2014
Holy WOW! I cannot believe how amazing this book is, M.S. Brannon is an incredibly talented writer. I have to be completely honest, I purchased the first book in this series, "Scarred Love", because I wanted to know what I was going to be reading about before I started "Tragic Love". I was sucked right in and couldn't put it down, after reading "Scarred Love", I instantly fell in love with ALL of the characters that make up this amazing family. I just thought I would disclose the fact that I read both "Sulfur Heights, #1 & #2" in one sitting, without stopping for a potty break. "Tragic Love" was so good that even though M.S. Brannon gifted me a copy, I will be purchasing a copy as well, in support of her continued creativeness.
There were several times I caught spelling or grammatical errors, but they were so minor it didn't once take away from the story, and oh boy what a story it is! I cried, so be prepared with some tissues! The struggle and hardships that these beautiful young people have to go through is not anything that I would wish on my worst enemy. I know that there are people in the world that deal with these and similar situations in real life and I wish that I could do something to help all of them. "Tragic Love" is one amazingly powerful emotional roller coaster.
The kids in this family are BEAUTIFUL, inside and out! I actually fell in love with all of the boys while reading the first book, but my two favorites from the start were Drake and Jake! So, I got lots of yum time while reading this book. Drake is one great man and so in tune with his emotions given he never had a real mother figure in his life. He is strong, confident and would do anything for the people he loves.
Presley, oh poor Presley, this book is written as two years after Darcie saves her from her tormenting, abusive, a**hole of an uncle. She is still dealing with so much and bottles it all up inside. She is coping in unhealthy ways, which isn't really coping at all and then she finds herself unwantedly pregnant. Oh man, I don't want to give any spoilers so I am going to stop there, but Presley has so much going on inside that she goes through and my heart ached for her the entire time. Through all her weaknesses she was still so incredibly strong.
The introduction on Presley's long time best friend, Delilah, is refreshing and upbeat. I instantly loved her and what she brings to the story and this family, she is a bubbly and very welcome addition. Delilah and Jake are perfect comedy and I can't wait to read a story about these two that shows what we are seeing a glimpse of between the lines of this book.
Jake, what can I say about Jake? He is the typical bad boy, loud mouth, womanizer on the outside, caring, and kind on the inside. He is the most complex so far and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, him! I can't get enough of his brashness and special brand of humor. He just brings out the best in all the others in his family and is always making everyone laugh. But he, like all his brothers, is always there for the people he loves.
Jeremey....Holy...yes please! I have to know more about this quiet guy. He is always been just there in the background, but in "Tragic Love" you get to see a bit more of what is behind his quiet and brooding nature...I need more!!!
Darcie and Reggie finally get married and I could not be more thrilled! Those two were born to love each other, and as crazy as it sounds I can see Darcie becoming a mother at some point (but I don't think it will happen), she has all the protectiveness and fierce love for motherhood. Or maybe she just ends up being waaaay more involved in helping with Mia.
This series is more than I can describe so I will just continue to say AMAZING! I can't wait to continue reading about the Evans family and see what happens next, because that ending was NOT what I saw coming and I was HOOKED from page one of "Scarred Love" and have a compulsion to see the "Sulfur Heights" series all the way through!!!!
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