Yvonne L. reviewed on 3/12/2012 + 929 more book reviews

I was really excited to read Mike and Brie's story. I have read the books that take place before and after this one so it took me a little bit to figure out where the story fits with the other characters. As with Carr's other books in this series, she covers a lot of ground with other characters and introduces new ones. Here she sets the tone for Tom and Brenda / Paul and Vanni while she revisits Jack / Mel, Preacher / Paige, and a host of others. Carr does kill off two characters (I won't say who) but one of them surprisingly upset me more than I thought it would.

Most of this book dealt with rape and recover from rape. As Brie and Mike navigate through her rape, Carr also mirrors the story with multiple date rapes in the high schools. I liked that Carr was able to show the different emotions and attitudes of the survivors. It also brings home the message that it can happen anywhere and to anyone.

Again I have to say Mel is the worse midwife in the world. Everytime I have to read about one of her births I cringe because she belongs in a hospital not a homebirth midwife. If you have read my other reviews on this series, you will know that she is my least favorite character in the series.

Through all that, there is romance and heartbreak. It was hard to put down. A great read.

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