BREAK ME DOWN
by M. MABIE
BREAK ME DOWN is the continuation of Abraham and Myra's story and the second novel in the Breaking Trilogy.
"I wasn't the woman I once was, sheltered from reality. Through it all, one thing remained the same—I wanted Abraham."
A life outside the gates of Lancaster was never a choice I would have made on my own. Groomed into obedience, I was blind to their manipulation, their neglect, and their abuse.
They are a cult.
Abraham saved me.
Then the ugliest truths came out, and I ran.
Regardless of how hard I push him away, there is no denying the security and comfort I found in his arms. No ignoring the pull he has on me or how his affection gives me strength.
Hope.
The will to fight.
But I'll have to find myself before I can ever be truly his.
The real world broke my heart, but it wouldn’t break me down.
REVIEW: 4+ STARS
"I may never know why, but the animal inside me wanted Myra as bad as I wanted to be the moral man she needed."
I love that we got somewhere with this second book!! THIS is how you write a second book in a trilogy! It's always scary to jump into an unfinished trilogy not knowing when we will get the full story, but it's doubly scary not knowing if the author is just stretching thin a storyline that could be told more efficiently. Well, serious headway was made with this one. Between personal growth and storyline growth, this one was still a roller coaster of emotions with great a buildup of anticipation. Aaaaand a very sad cliffhanger with this next one as well....
"I was learning the hard way why patience was a virtue."
Not only did the beginning of this story bring us right back into Abe's emotional turmoil, but we got Myra's triumphant release and some personal discoveries as well. As sad as I was that the first book left off where it did, Mabie did such a good job making us go through the emotions and really feel Abe's pain and torture - and it was pure torture what he went through. Necessary, but painful. But I feel that the real story was Myra's awakening. I cannot imagine my entire world being torn apart and my reality being questioned. I would be a flat out mess, and yet Myra did it with class and grace, but more so with strength and determination. I loved watching her come out from hiding from within herself. She truly grew so much during this book, and sliding back into her new norm was definitely a task.
I can only say so much about this one because of it being the middle book in the trilogy, but I can say that I really enjoyed it and loved it. The new developments that were thrown into the story to give it that much more depth were well placed. Overcoming some obstacles and barriers that were outlined in the first book and then moving to this one was a feat, I feel but it still flowed well. I love when an author can weave in the intricacies needed to make a story flow with growth and humor and love. Mabie did that with this one so well. While reading this, the perspective given to me was eye opening, for sure. Some things I never would have thought of, nor would I have given it a second thought. Almost a little crazy to think about, but there is so much that I take for granted, but they were some of those things that were brand new experiences for her and to see her experience . It was fun to see her explore and grow personally and intimately. I loved how Mabie spelled out the emotions with their actions, not just telling me what was going on. I felt all their joys and triumphs, as much as I hurt when they did. I cannot tell you enough how much I am loving this trilogy so far!!
I am excited for more to come from Myra and Abe and the love they undoubtedly share. Bring it on!!! Don't leave me hanging, Mo!!!
"I was learning the hard way why patience was a virtue."
Not only did the beginning of this story bring us right back into Abe's emotional turmoil, but we got Myra's triumphant release and some personal discoveries as well. As sad as I was that the first book left off where it did, Mabie did such a good job making us go through the emotions and really feel Abe's pain and torture - and it was pure torture what he went through. Necessary, but painful. But I feel that the real story was Myra's awakening. I cannot imagine my entire world being torn apart and my reality being questioned. I would be a flat out mess, and yet Myra did it with class and grace, but more so with strength and determination. I loved watching her come out from hiding from within herself. She truly grew so much during this book, and sliding back into her new norm was definitely a task.
I can only say so much about this one because of it being the middle book in the trilogy, but I can say that I really enjoyed it and loved it. The new developments that were thrown into the story to give it that much more depth were well placed. Overcoming some obstacles and barriers that were outlined in the first book and then moving to this one was a feat, I feel but it still flowed well. I love when an author can weave in the intricacies needed to make a story flow with growth and humor and love. Mabie did that with this one so well. While reading this, the perspective given to me was eye opening, for sure. Some things I never would have thought of, nor would I have given it a second thought. Almost a little crazy to think about, but there is so much that I take for granted, but they were some of those things that were brand new experiences for her and to see her experience . It was fun to see her explore and grow personally and intimately. I loved how Mabie spelled out the emotions with their actions, not just telling me what was going on. I felt all their joys and triumphs, as much as I hurt when they did. I cannot tell you enough how much I am loving this trilogy so far!!
I am excited for more to come from Myra and Abe and the love they undoubtedly share. Bring it on!!! Don't leave me hanging, Mo!!!
"My body still felt the pull of his. His eyes still warmed my skin."
~BEE
PURCHASE BREAK ME DOWN:
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PURCHASE BREAK MY FALL:
M. Mabie lives in Illinois with her husband. She writes unconventional love stories and tries to embody "real-life romance."
She cares about politics, but will not discuss them in public. She uses the same fork at every meal, watches Wayne's World while cleaning, and lets her dog sleep on her head. She has always been a writer. In fact, she was born with a pen in her hand, which almost never happens. Almost.
M. Mabie usually doesn't speak in third-person. She promises.
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O.M.G!!!! I may not be cooking for the next couple of days... I NEED TO READ THESE BOOKS! Thanks to your amazing, intriguing review, my family will be going hungry while I devour these books!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA!!! Well, Mary....I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Mo has a beautiful way of telling a story with angst and love. This one made me smile.
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