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kiera_loves_boooks's review
5.0
This was my very first read by author Ben Burgess Jr., and I must truly say, I was eager to get started, because I'd heard lots of good things in passing about the author and this book.
Wounded very quickly draws your attention, and you find yourself immediately sympathizing with Samantha Miller, the main character in the book. Sam, as her friends call her, has a very horrible childhood, and goes through all kinds of hell. You quickly want to fight for her, protect her, and shelter her. She grows up hardened and bitter, not caring too much about anyone other than her two best friends. She's hard pressed to insure that her surroundings, childhood, and circumstances turn into a stepping-stone of opportunity for her.
Throughout this book, I found myself going through several cycles of emotions; I cried, I cussed, I cheered, and I learned a little something. Without giving away the book or the ending, I will say that it reminded me that you can't just go through life, you have to grow through it. This book was very well written, the characters are well developed, and you can identify with them, and it has a twist towards the end that you don't see coming. I was truly in tears towards the end, and when I closed the book.
I am now a fan of Ben Burgess' work, and eagerly look forward to reading his other books. I would definitely recommend this book to others who are looking for a great read!
Wounded very quickly draws your attention, and you find yourself immediately sympathizing with Samantha Miller, the main character in the book. Sam, as her friends call her, has a very horrible childhood, and goes through all kinds of hell. You quickly want to fight for her, protect her, and shelter her. She grows up hardened and bitter, not caring too much about anyone other than her two best friends. She's hard pressed to insure that her surroundings, childhood, and circumstances turn into a stepping-stone of opportunity for her.
Throughout this book, I found myself going through several cycles of emotions; I cried, I cussed, I cheered, and I learned a little something. Without giving away the book or the ending, I will say that it reminded me that you can't just go through life, you have to grow through it. This book was very well written, the characters are well developed, and you can identify with them, and it has a twist towards the end that you don't see coming. I was truly in tears towards the end, and when I closed the book.
I am now a fan of Ben Burgess' work, and eagerly look forward to reading his other books. I would definitely recommend this book to others who are looking for a great read!
daryia's review
5.0
Definitely a page turner. Ben kept me on the edge of my seat with this story. I'm only halfway through it and I'm in love with Sam and what she stands for even though she had a real rough start in life. She didn't let that stop her from growing into an empowering,beautiful young woman. I can't wait to finish and side note so glad Cheryl saved her in the shower. I thought she was done with those white girls found her. Its a wonderful relationship that black woman should have lifting up each other and not putting each other down.
In a way I can relate to Sam and I feel she's like me.Every person is in your life for a lesson or a reason and I feel Cheryl was her reason to make Sam look deeper into herself and to find out who she was and her reason for being.
In a way I can relate to Sam and I feel she's like me.Every person is in your life for a lesson or a reason and I feel Cheryl was her reason to make Sam look deeper into herself and to find out who she was and her reason for being.
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