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Beautifully Broken

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A hard hiss for me,
It just was not interesting, and the characters were so and so. The chemistry and romance was meh.

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This book had a solid concept and great ideas. I really think a lot of people will enjoy this book, it just wasn't the book for me. Unfortunately, the plot was a little bit predictable to me and the pacing wasn't ideal.

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3.5🌟
This is a really solid debut that sucked me in from the get go. This had a real romanctic suspense feel which I enjoyed. Piper and Rex were great characters and well written. Both broken and flawed from their past circumstances but together they burned brightly. I'm intrigued to read what is to come next from this series

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It was an enjoyable and rather speedy read for me but it wasn’t anything special. It didn’t book me in or make me feel anything towards the characters or what not, so it’s an average ratinf from me.

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I really wanted more intimacy to this story, but I think it was a really good thing that there wasn't much at all since Piper went through trauma. I think that was very wise of Bailey B to do. I enjoyed this book.

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With this being a new author to me I went into this not knowing what to expect and I was shocked.
I don’t normally have issues with typos, but this was just over done. There was just so many. I didn’t feel the story was finished. I thought that there was going to be a lot more to the story.

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Overall, this book was pretty decent. I didn’t mind the angst that takes place in the book. The dark parts are a bit too dark for me, but at least this one had a warning on it. I’d recommend it for those that like YA books.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

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A beautifully told stories for teenagers facing serious issues like abuse, drugs, underwolrd lords and trying to survive and despite the hardness if life fall in love and find a safe harbor. The depth of the character, the different angles from which the story is narrated can move you and get you emotional. An unexpectedly good reading. I would definitely recommend it to a young age reader.

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Beautifully Broken is a messy and complicated story.
This is the story of a girl battered by rumors.
It's a story with attempted suicide.
Piper and Rex are two teens who are a product of their upbringings. And their story is full of angst.
The writing is great, with very well developed characters. Seriously, Rex is way more than I expected.
Overall, Beautifully Broken is a great read.

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I loved the Nashville series and thought that this book would be great! It definitely got off on a strong footing and kept my attention through twists and turns and slow burns. I do wish the ending had been fleshed out a little more but overall this was entertaining.

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Rex was SUCH A GOOD BOOK BOYFRIEND! Maybe even a book husband for me at this point. I liked that they had character development together as well as apart. That's something really critical that I look for in romance novels and this did it really well. Definitely looking forward to more from this author.

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Welp, this book is a ride.

After a traumatising summer and being labelled the school slut, Piper is trying to survive her senior year before getting the hell out of Dodge. Enter Rex, star hockey player and son of a country music star. Both hurt in their own ways, this is the story of finding each other and beginning to heal.

First off, let me open with ALL of the trigger warnings. Despite the high school setting, this is definitely not for kids. There's a flashback to sexual assault and it is threatened at least one other time. There are references to drug use and prostitution, and most of the parents are either neglectful or downright abusive.

Despite this, it's more hopeful than I would've expected. With Rex's support, Piper begins to heal - and it's less "love is a cure-all" and more that thanks to his care, she wants to heal and realises it's possible. Through their relationship with each other, they begin to rebuild relationships with the people around them. Too bad there's a mob boss gunning for Piper's head.

The story itself unfortunately came out messy, especially in the supporting cast. Plot threads are dropped, twisted, or magicked into existence at the last minute. I felt like there needed to be a critical editor or two to point out inconsistencies and ask the hard

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via NetGalley; all opinions are my own.

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An angsty book about highschool where the main characters are dealing with a lot of problems. Damaged reputation, bullying, drugs, mean boys and cruel girls, absent parents - everything is put in the mix resulting in an exciting novel. It was an enjoyable read.
I liked Rex very much, he is such a nice guy!
After finishing the book I am looking for Logan and Cooper stories.
Thanks to the publisher, author and Netgalley for the kindly provided ARC, all opinions are mine

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Such a heartbreaking and beautiful book. It was hard to read at some parts due to some rough subjects but an amazing read.

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Highly enjoyed this very well written book and look forward to reading more from this writer in the future !!

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I received a copy of this book on NetGalley for my honest opinion and thoughts about this book. My only problem with this book is, there wasn't enough pages I just wanted it to keep going and was left with wanting more at the end. In this book it starts with a young girl called Piper and is in her final year of High School. Piper isn't just your typical teenager she has had a troubled past and is now playing havoc with her present. Having nightmares and not sleeping is just the start of it. When Piper was a little girl she lived with her mother who is a drug addict and prostitute. Therefore Piper went into care with the Harris family who has the house, the money and a set of twins called Logan and Cooper. This was the first time Piper felt like she belonged somewhere and felt part of a family. Then Piper moved back with her mum and the worst night of her life occurred and everything changed from there.

Until she met Rex at school who saved her from a boy forcing himself onto her and that was the start of Pipers heart beginning to warm and her anxiety fading away. Rex has had his eye on Piper for a long time and he sees his chance to pursue his feeling and see where the relationship would go. But he needed to be ready for the storm that surrounded Piper and her life and what happened previously. I wont go into two much detail about the story as it will give away the whole book and I want you to feel how I felt when reading it.

The characters are so likeable and you start to feel part of the story and getting to know each persons mannerisms and characteristics. I enjoyed the story and where it ended at the end, but I was left wanting more and hopefully book 2 can provide me that when it comes out in May. The only thing I was confused about at the beginning where the Author was introducing Piper and I was trying to figure out if she lived at home or with the Harris'. But after a couple of chapters I understood the situation and got back into the flow of the story.

This was such a nice and loveable story and once I had time to read I didn't want to put it down. I would recommend this book if you want a quick read but with a brilliant story line with two people healing and helping each other overcome their worries and to feel appreciated again.

This Author (Bailey B.) is new to writing romance stories but the one I have just read was just the right amount of perfect and you need to go look at her books and give her a chance. As when starting as a new author every reader and every review counts!

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I like the idea of a broken girl trying to be strong and face life even though she gave up on it twice. I guess the reason why the book's title is "Beautifully Broken" because it is not just about Piper, but it also shows readers how Rex is at the same situation as her with a different reason, the families of Rex and Piper, Jenny the friend of Rex, Bane friend of Piper and the whole damn society who was quick to judge Piper.

Damn, writing this review made me realize how toxic this book can be but how it was told was beautiful that’s why beautifully broken is the perfect title for this. I like how strong the relationship of Piper with her brothers, I just want to see HEA for each of the twins, Cooper and Logan, these characters need their own book!

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Every now and then I try to read a debut of a new author. The blurb of this book caught my attention and I was glad to meet the writing of Bailey B. Beautifully Broken is a gripping book about two young people, both with issues, who find peace and purpose in one another.
Piper has grown up at the wrong side of the tracks. Growing up in several foster homes and being part time raised by her addictive biological mother, hasn't shown Piper exactly how life could be. Therefore, she has already tried to kill herself several times. She has anxiety attacks and she doesn't want someone holding her. She goes to school with two brothers (the Harris twins), with whom she has lived several years at a foster home. While Logan steers clear of her, Cooper is always at her side, to defend her from the bullies at school.
Rex is the son of a rock star. Everyone always wants to be his friend and girls fan themselves over him. However, Rex never knows if people like him for him or whether they just want to be friends with someone famous. So, his friendships are shallow and he feels all alone sometimes.
He always feels drawn to Piper, because she looks alone as well. When they are pushed together by accident, they start talking. And realize they have a lot in common. So, while there friendship grows, Piper's world starts to come crashing in. Can she learn to rely on someone else? Or will she push Rex away? And will Rex realize that the other side of tracks can be very dangerous? Find out for yourself in this wonderful debut. Four out of five stars from me and awaiting the next part in this series. Well done Bailey and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

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I received a free copy of Beautifully Broken in exchange for an honest review. This had some great topics that were at times very deep.

I love how strong Piper was and even though she was dealt a pretty crappy hand in life, she still persevered.

I wish there was some closure with Bane. I think he would have an interesting story to tell too.

Overall, decent read.

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I received this free ebook for an honest review from Netgalley. It was an okay high school bully romance story. Many questions I had in the end. But I’m assuming her next book will answer them.

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