Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Blog Tour: Giveaway & Review: Breaking Nova by Jessica Sorensen



 
Today I'm excited to be part of the Blog Tour for Breaking Nova by Jessica Sorensen because I've been a big fan of her writing for quite some time.  This tour is hosted by Shh Moms Reading.  Thanks for allowing us to participate! For the complete tour schedule click HERE.  Be sure to scroll down and fill out the rafflecopter for a chance to win one of ten e-Copies of Breaking Nova or the GRAND PRIZE: A Kindle Fire!!
 
 


 
Breaking Nova (Nova #1) by Jessica Sorensen
Publication Date: September 3rd by Forever
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes
 
About the book:
Nova Reed used to have dreams-of becoming a famous drummer, of marrying her true love. But all of that was taken away in an instant. Now she's getting by as best she can, though sometimes that means doing things the old Nova would never do. Things that are slowly eating away at her spirit. Every day blends into the next . . . until she meets Quinton Carter. His intense, honey brown eyes instantly draw her in, and he looks just about as broken as she feels inside.

Quinton once got a second chance at life-but he doesn't want it. The tattoos on his chest are a constant reminder of what he's done, what he's lost. He's sworn to never allow happiness into his life . . . but then beautiful, sweet Nova makes him smile. He knows he's too damaged to get close to her, yet she's the only one who can make him feel alive again. Quinton will have to decide: does he deserve to start over? Or should he pay for his past forever?

My Thoughts:
Breaking Nova was an emotional and captivating story.  It’s a darker read but, surprisingly, one that did not depress me.

I should tell you I’m not a fan of stories that glorify drug use or are all about characters on a path of self-destruction.  I read for entertainment for the most part, and a story that depresses or frustrates me does not count for happy entertainment in my book. If Breaking Nova fit that description you would not be reading my review because this would be a “Did Not Finish” for me. Yes, there is a lot of drug and alcohol abuse in this story, but it in no way paints it as a happy way of life, quite the opposite, in fact.

Nova has just finished her first year of college, and is back at home for the summer.  She suffered an unfathomable loss before she left for school, and basically went through her freshman year on autopilot, reeling from sadness and guilt.  When she gets home with her “friend” Delilah, they connect with Delilah’s ex-boyfriend a real gem of a guy *NOT*, Dylan and his roommates.  These boys and Delilah spend each day getting high, dealing and drinking.  Not a good situation for Nova to be around, AT ALL!  This is where she meets Quinton, another sad soul, and they somehow in all this connect in an intense way.

Quinton for his part is even more desolate that Nova.  He lives with all-consuming guilt, grief, and self-loathing.  Quinton used to be the guy you’d want to take home to your parents: good grades, promising future and all around “nice-guy”, but this changed drastically a year ago and he feels he deserves nothing but the self-destructive course he’s on.  In spite of that and a lot of reluctance, he forms a bond with Nova and starts to care about her. Moments of hope, longing, and happiness shine through.

I don’t try to kiss her or feel her up. I just hold her and let our bodies stay linked, wanting to know her and understand her more than I have with anyone since Lexi.  For an instant, I have something to hold on to again, a reason to keep breathing, to live.

I couldn’t have read this story if it weren’t for Nova; a sweet, caring, and lost soul.  She takes a path that isn’t healthy when we meet her (thanks in part to her loser friend Delilah!) but never does she completely give up.  She was strong, and yet, so innocent.  I have to say I was so angry for what Landon put her through! He made a choice that affected everyone who loved him, cutting them deeply.  I was also extremely ticked with Nova’s supposed friend, Delilah.  She knew Nova was sad and depressed and then encouraged her to get high and drink.  Worst idea ever!  A decision like suicide might feel like an attractive option to someone whose inhibitions and clear thinking are stripped away by intoxication! But I wanted to slap Delilah for more than just that!  

Breaking Nova made me cry in a few parts, and gave my heart a good squeeze! But I didn’t think it was sad throughout.  Although the romance was not something Quinton and Nova were looking for, it felt genuine and surprisingly hopeful.  There were very heated, swoony moments between these two and I hope everything works out for them in the end.  Nova and Quinton’s story is far from over and very much up in the air.  I foresee a very bumpy road ahead.
 
 
4 Suns
 
 
 

A copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.



About the Author: The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jessica Sorensen, lives in the snowy mountains of Wyoming. When she's not writing, she spends her time reading and hanging out with her family.


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As part of this tour Jessica Sorensen has generously provided an awesome giveaway: 10 e-Copies of Breaking Nova or the GRAND PRIZE: A Kindle Fire!! Simply fill out the rafflecopter for a chance to win!




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7 comments:

  1. I entered the giveaway at Waves of Fiction. Thank you :)

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  2. Wow, that cover really sucks me in. Sounds like a good, emotional read! Thanks for the chance to enter to win via Waves of Fiction!

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  3. Thanks for the giveaway! I entered here at Waves of Fiction.

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  4. This does sound fairly dark and intense. I'm glad that the issues were handled in a way you enjoyed.
    Thanks for the review, Rachel!

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  5. http://wavesoffiction.blogspot.com/2013/09/blog-tour-giveaway-review-breaking-nova.html?showComment=1380071257166 I entered from this page; thanks to a GoogleAlert!

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