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Bastard
by J.L. Perry
ARC kindly provided via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review
My first book by J.L. Perry.
This was a very in depth book. Starting off with a glimpse of Carters childhood and the day that pretty much turned his whole demeanour around, and helping for the reader to understand how this childhood interaction helped shape him.
Fast forward to age 17, and we have our first interactions with Indi, her father Ross, and his mother Elizabeth's new husband, the evil stepfather. Carters whole attitude in this section of the book is both frustrating, amusing yet understandable for readers thanks to the glimpse we saw earlier in the prologue of 5yr old Carter. His interactions back and forth with Indi, and the changing character view points between them both kept me very entertained. At times I wanted smack him upside the head, whilst at others I was cackling to myself at their hilarious antics.
Fast forward another 5 years to the grown up and more mature version of Carter. Will he have learnt from his mistakes and will Indi forgive him? This is the main question. From here the book moves pretty fast in some parts, while in others I felt like it was dragging. Still from both points of view. I think mainly though, the story is best how it was written because we actually get some in depth detail and storytelling without being rushed along without answers.
I loved the adult Carter and I loved how he and Indi have both changed within themselves yet ultimately kept their main character traits in terms of sassy attitude. The challenges they face are pretty much anyone's worst nightmare, yet the way they handle things is a testament to their character and strengths.
The ending of the book was partially predictable, but it was wonderful all the same. I loved how things got rounded out and the author left no un-answered questions. The second half of the book has a much more serious tone yet still has all the funny little quirks that keep you laughing at particular moments and enjoying the banter between characters.
I feel that this was a very well rounded book and would definitely recommend it to others.
My first book by J.L. Perry.
This was a very in depth book. Starting off with a glimpse of Carters childhood and the day that pretty much turned his whole demeanour around, and helping for the reader to understand how this childhood interaction helped shape him.
Fast forward to age 17, and we have our first interactions with Indi, her father Ross, and his mother Elizabeth's new husband, the evil stepfather. Carters whole attitude in this section of the book is both frustrating, amusing yet understandable for readers thanks to the glimpse we saw earlier in the prologue of 5yr old Carter. His interactions back and forth with Indi, and the changing character view points between them both kept me very entertained. At times I wanted smack him upside the head, whilst at others I was cackling to myself at their hilarious antics.
Fast forward another 5 years to the grown up and more mature version of Carter. Will he have learnt from his mistakes and will Indi forgive him? This is the main question. From here the book moves pretty fast in some parts, while in others I felt like it was dragging. Still from both points of view. I think mainly though, the story is best how it was written because we actually get some in depth detail and storytelling without being rushed along without answers.
I loved the adult Carter and I loved how he and Indi have both changed within themselves yet ultimately kept their main character traits in terms of sassy attitude. The challenges they face are pretty much anyone's worst nightmare, yet the way they handle things is a testament to their character and strengths.
The ending of the book was partially predictable, but it was wonderful all the same. I loved how things got rounded out and the author left no un-answered questions. The second half of the book has a much more serious tone yet still has all the funny little quirks that keep you laughing at particular moments and enjoying the banter between characters.
I feel that this was a very well rounded book and would definitely recommend it to others.