A review by jamietherebelliousreader
Clipped Wings by Helena Hunting
4.0
4 stars. Color me impressed. This book was the perfect balance of angst and drama. It wasn’t too angsty to the point where it just pissed me off and the drama wasn’t too over the top to the point where I was laughing at inappropriate emotional moments (which I am known to do. oops) so that was great.
I had no expectations going into this book. I didn’t look at reviews, I just picked it up and went for it because I didn’t want to put any pressure on it. That was probably the best decision and I felt like I was able to enjoy it more for what it is.
I really liked Helena Hunting’s writing style. The voices of both characters were so distinct and I really felt and empathized with the the both of them. Talk about tragic, horrible back stories.
I really liked Hayden and Tenley as a couple. I thought there relationship, while a bit on the co-dependent/coping mechanism side it totally worked here. I felt that intense connection between them. It was genuine and raw and beautiful and heartbreaking. I liked both of them as characters as well. Hayden more so over Tenley but she was great as well. It’s just that Hayden has all of those tattoos and the piercings! Sweet jeebus the piercings!his junk is pierced!! i dieddddddddddd Also doesn’t hurt that he was such a sweet heart under that ‘bad boy’ exterior. Definitely a new book boyfriend.
I’m giving this 4 stars because I am honestly sick and damn tired of characters and their unnecessary secrets. Lay all of that shit on the table up front and save me all the extra bs. It’s annoying because it always leads to the annoying third act break up which is the bane of my entire existence. That’s a trope I can do the rest of my life without.
Other than that, this was a surprisingly good read. The ending was great and I can’t wait to see how their story wraps up.
{Challenges completed:
✔For Love of a Book: Shopping Cart Challenge
✔Romance Readers Reading Challenges: Picked for me for the Meet & Greet Challenge (June/July)
✔Romance Readers Reading Challenges: Monthly Challenge for July}
I had no expectations going into this book. I didn’t look at reviews, I just picked it up and went for it because I didn’t want to put any pressure on it. That was probably the best decision and I felt like I was able to enjoy it more for what it is.
I really liked Helena Hunting’s writing style. The voices of both characters were so distinct and I really felt and empathized with the the both of them. Talk about tragic, horrible back stories.
I really liked Hayden and Tenley as a couple. I thought there relationship, while a bit on the co-dependent/coping mechanism side it totally worked here. I felt that intense connection between them. It was genuine and raw and beautiful and heartbreaking. I liked both of them as characters as well. Hayden more so over Tenley but she was great as well. It’s just that Hayden has all of those tattoos and the piercings! Sweet jeebus the piercings!
I’m giving this 4 stars because I am honestly sick and damn tired of characters and their unnecessary secrets. Lay all of that shit on the table up front and save me all the extra bs. It’s annoying because it always leads to the annoying third act break up which is the bane of my entire existence. That’s a trope I can do the rest of my life without.
Other than that, this was a surprisingly good read. The ending was great and I can’t wait to see how their story wraps up.
{Challenges completed:
✔For Love of a Book: Shopping Cart Challenge
✔Romance Readers Reading Challenges: Picked for me for the Meet & Greet Challenge (June/July)
✔Romance Readers Reading Challenges: Monthly Challenge for July}