nicspears's review
5.0
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I really don’t have any idea how to start this, and out of all the books I’ve read and reviewed, ‘Finding Jayda’ is definitely the only one I have found hard to write. I have wracked my brain trying to think what to write without giving away any spoilers. But its blood hard.
This book has so much that happens within is pages that it’s hard not to reveal anything, even by mistake.
What I will say is that Samantha has really delivered a magnificent story full of suspense, survival, love and friendship.
If you think that it’s a clichéd story of a woman running away from an abusive boyfriend to live happily ever, well you’d be completely wrong. ‘Finding Jayda’ is so much more complexed and compelling than that; with so many twists and unexpected turns you are taken on a rollercoaster ride of journey with Jayda and all the characters within the book.
I was absolutely hooked as soon as I started reading this. It occupied all my time, my thoughts and had me staying up all night. I just had to keep going. There was no safe place to stop and take a breather; it was that all-encompassing.
Jayda Parrish is tired of living in fear with her abusive/alcoholic boyfriend and so decides to plan her escape. Faking her own death and making it look like her boyfriend murdered her, she runs. Using a new name, and making up a back-story she boards a bus in an attempt to start a new life.
But it isn’t as simple as that. The police are hot on her trail, with the leading officer refusing to close the case and determined to find her.
She also didn’t expect to fall in love. But she does.
“I don’t understand it, but i feel almost like i belong with you and like i always have. That seems a little crazy, but it’s true.” ~ Jayda.
The only question is, can she really move on and live a much happier life?
Will the police catch up with her and if they do, what will happen?
I absolutely loved Jayda, and thought she was such a strong and determined character. I was begging for things to work out for her and that she’d get the happy life she deserved. My heart ached for her but admired her bravery through everything she encountered.
Although Jayda is the main character in this book and it is her story, all the other characters play just as big a part. I found myself liking a lot of them and their loyalty to helping Jayda in her new life. But there were also characters that I hated, and wanted them to get their comeuppance.
This is a standalone book, so there is no cliff-hanger or waiting around for a second book; and although it does have a happy ending, you can’t help but want to carry on with Jayda’s story as well as the other characters in the book.
It’s a long book, but by hell it leaves you reeling, sated and pleased.
You have to read this story. Honestly, you will definitely not be disappointed with it.
I really don’t have any idea how to start this, and out of all the books I’ve read and reviewed, ‘Finding Jayda’ is definitely the only one I have found hard to write. I have wracked my brain trying to think what to write without giving away any spoilers. But its blood hard.
This book has so much that happens within is pages that it’s hard not to reveal anything, even by mistake.
What I will say is that Samantha has really delivered a magnificent story full of suspense, survival, love and friendship.
If you think that it’s a clichéd story of a woman running away from an abusive boyfriend to live happily ever, well you’d be completely wrong. ‘Finding Jayda’ is so much more complexed and compelling than that; with so many twists and unexpected turns you are taken on a rollercoaster ride of journey with Jayda and all the characters within the book.
I was absolutely hooked as soon as I started reading this. It occupied all my time, my thoughts and had me staying up all night. I just had to keep going. There was no safe place to stop and take a breather; it was that all-encompassing.
Jayda Parrish is tired of living in fear with her abusive/alcoholic boyfriend and so decides to plan her escape. Faking her own death and making it look like her boyfriend murdered her, she runs. Using a new name, and making up a back-story she boards a bus in an attempt to start a new life.
But it isn’t as simple as that. The police are hot on her trail, with the leading officer refusing to close the case and determined to find her.
She also didn’t expect to fall in love. But she does.
“I don’t understand it, but i feel almost like i belong with you and like i always have. That seems a little crazy, but it’s true.” ~ Jayda.
The only question is, can she really move on and live a much happier life?
Will the police catch up with her and if they do, what will happen?
I absolutely loved Jayda, and thought she was such a strong and determined character. I was begging for things to work out for her and that she’d get the happy life she deserved. My heart ached for her but admired her bravery through everything she encountered.
Although Jayda is the main character in this book and it is her story, all the other characters play just as big a part. I found myself liking a lot of them and their loyalty to helping Jayda in her new life. But there were also characters that I hated, and wanted them to get their comeuppance.
This is a standalone book, so there is no cliff-hanger or waiting around for a second book; and although it does have a happy ending, you can’t help but want to carry on with Jayda’s story as well as the other characters in the book.
It’s a long book, but by hell it leaves you reeling, sated and pleased.
You have to read this story. Honestly, you will definitely not be disappointed with it.
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