A Flaw So Beautiful Alora Kate Silvia Curry 9781541188891 Books
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I'm barely holding on. I'm always on the edge, even after all these years.
A Flaw So Beautiful Alora Kate Silvia Curry 9781541188891 Books
A Flaw So Beautiful delves into the psychological aftermath of severe, repeated sexual, physical, and psychological trauma, and is the story of a survivor still struggling years later to establish new barometers for “normal” in her everyday life. For the latter alone, I find this book to be brilliant and the author’s efforts highly commendable. You don’t see many books that wade into the muddy waters of dealing with the day-to-day struggle to overcome seemingly simple obstacles involving both intra- and interpersonal post-trauma behavioral re-wiring. The reason likely being that it’s a slow, arduous process that often involves what may be seen as embarrassing habits and quirks, and the baby steps involved not always that interesting or relatable to anyone but a psychologist or a fellow abuse survivor. So capturing that aspect through an engaging female protagonist who keeps it interesting and even humorous at times with her self-deprecating-yet-determined and often poignantly pragmatic (if that makes any sense) inner monologue, while weaving in a sweet, romantic storyline with an equally likeable male protagonist, makes this book simply phenomenal!This is a brave subject matter for any fiction writer to tackle, and a tough one to pull off, much less pull off well. You have to walk the fine line of keeping the story moving quickly enough that it’s engaging and the character arc of the abuse survivor progressing, while not glossing over the monumental daily and overall emotional work that needs to be done, so as not to marginalize the experiences of abuse survivors. I think Alora Kate does a wonderful job of sustaining this balance; keeping the reader engaged and flipping pages with the pace she has set, while still keeping Ashton’s emotional progress with Linc within the spectrum of realistic and believable within a fiction novel. Frankly, I normally stick to reading non-fiction material when it comes to this subject matter, because I do think it’s simply very hard material to present accurately in fiction, and particularly as the focal point of a story line. Our psyches are not created equally, and individual coping mechanisms and recovery abilities will vary dramatically. I think this is a book written with great consideration and respect for the subject matter being presented, and for that, again, I think it deserves much praise.
I would categorize this book as a mature read for an adult audience due to the nature of the subject matter. I personally would not put this book in the “dark romance” category, as I have seen it placed, because I think this labeling might be misleading to some readers. In my reading experience, “dark romance” tends to imply a “dark romance” between the main romantic characters—possibly involving dubious consent, hardcore bdsm, sex slavery, etc. And usually in dark romances, this activity is romanticized because both characters are (at least ultimately, if not at first) willing participants who enjoy engaging with one another in this manner. Ashton’s backstory does include an abduction that resulted in horrific physical, sexual, and mental abuse, but none of these past events in Ashton’s life are romanticized in any way, shape or form. They are identified as devastatingly abusive, life-altering events that left Ashton physically scarred and psychologically traumatized to a debilitating degree. They have resulted in Ashton being more or less a shut-in who feels the need to control everything in her environment in order to avoid panic attacks … not a woman seeking bdsm partners. ;) And Ashton's romance with Linc is very sweet and built on establishing respectful boundaries. Linc does push Ashton's boundaries a little too far at times, but he does so in a caring manner and with the goal of trying to help her gain control of her own life, not with the intention of trying to gain control over her.
Lastly, I loved the supporting characters in this story, their individual quirks and mannerisms and Ashton's reactions to them. But hands down, my favorite supporting character relationship was Ashton's relationship with Suzanne, her therapist. I think that Ashton's revelation about her therapist Suzanne is perhaps the most accurate universal truth that all trauma survivors share, and to me, the most powerful underlying message about healing and recovery in this book: We see what we want to see … until we are ready to see something different.
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Tags : A Flaw So Beautiful [Alora Kate, Silvia Curry] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. <div><b>I'm barely holding on. I'm always on the edge, even after all these years.</b></div><div></div><div>Ashton: I live every day the same and I can't change who I am no matter how much I try. My new neighbor won't give up asking my name and trying to make conversation with me. If he knew me he wouldn't keep trying. I'm a lost cause. </div><div></div><div>Lincoln: Catching sight of my neighbor's ass in the hallway the day I moved in more than piqued my interest. It's not just the body that has my attention. She's mysterious,Alora Kate, Silvia Curry,A Flaw So Beautiful,CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,1541188896,Romance - New Adult,FICTION Romance New Adult,Fiction
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A Flaw So Beautiful Alora Kate Silvia Curry 9781541188891 Books Reviews
I found this book on a fluke, but I am so glad I did. This is a story of healing, friendship, and love. Ashton and Lincoln have both had a traumatic event happen in their lives. It would not be fair to compare their tragedies. Lincoln is at a place in his life where he has moved forward from his tragedy. Ashton is still suffering every minute of every day from hers. Lincoln immediately feels a connection to Ashton, and does not give up on getting to know her. I love how their first 9 encounters go. I could tell from the beginning that Lincoln was a truly great guy. He is exactly who Ashton needs and vice versa. This was a very emotional read at times, but it was also inspiring. The secondary characters were just as great as the main characters. Suzanne was such an epic part of Ashton's recovery along with Mike. There are definitely a lot of issues/triggers in this story that could cause some pain to those close to the subject matter, so please know that going in. I do believe that this story can be an example on how it is possible to move forward and regain control of ones life after a traumatic event (even if it is only a book).
Oh my goodness there needs to be more stars to rate this book. I read it in six hours! I could not put the book down once I started it! I stayed up to keep reading it was so good. I did not skip around which is something I do when a book bores me. Each page, each paragraph, each sentence, and every word kept my attention. Alora Kate does a wonderful job with the storyline and characters. She gives just enough information to keep you wondering "what happened to the poor girl?"
Unfortunately the "poor girl", Ashton, had a very terrible event happen to her over and over for three years. Then even more years reliving it and trying desperately to move on. Then Lincoln, with his own issues, comes into her life and they slowly learn to "hold on" to each other. The story and events are of a difficult subject matter and can be triggers for some. Nonetheless, A Flaw So Beautiful, is worth every minute of reading time. It is a story of survival, hope, love and the survivor in all of us.
This is the first time I have read anything by Alora Kate. It will certainly not be the last. I am in the process of downloading more of her books. Such an amazing story and an even more amazing author. Read this book! NOW!!
I think the most exciting thing as a reader is finding an author who is fairly new, following their work, and watching them grow and crack through the shell to become the storyteller you knew was there all along. This is how I feel about Alora Kate. With the release of A Flaw So Beautiful, Alora Kate proves she can do it all.
This is not happy story, but is not what I would call a dark romance. Ashton is undeniably and rightfully damaged. With the things she's seen and experienced, it's a miracle that she's as functional as she is. This is the most multi deminsional character Alora Kate has written to date. You feel her pain, her need to try to heal, and cheer for her each time she tries to step outside her comfort zone. Ashton is a true heroine in every sense of the word.
Lincoln, Ashton's neighbor and our hero scores a perfect 10 on the hero scale. He recognizes Ashton's fears, and is patient and understanding to a point where most men would have simply given up. Their journey defies all odds. But what a journey it is!
There's no question that A Flaw So Beautiful is Alora Kate's best book. With each and every book she writes, she raises the bar in her growth as a writer. She will be an automatic one-click for me in the future, and I will anxiously await each release. A Flaw So Beautiful is a beautiful 5+*
A Flaw So Beautiful delves into the psychological aftermath of severe, repeated sexual, physical, and psychological trauma, and is the story of a survivor still struggling years later to establish new barometers for “normal” in her everyday life. For the latter alone, I find this book to be brilliant and the author’s efforts highly commendable. You don’t see many books that wade into the muddy waters of dealing with the day-to-day struggle to overcome seemingly simple obstacles involving both intra- and interpersonal post-trauma behavioral re-wiring. The reason likely being that it’s a slow, arduous process that often involves what may be seen as embarrassing habits and quirks, and the baby steps involved not always that interesting or relatable to anyone but a psychologist or a fellow abuse survivor. So capturing that aspect through an engaging female protagonist who keeps it interesting and even humorous at times with her self-deprecating-yet-determined and often poignantly pragmatic (if that makes any sense) inner monologue, while weaving in a sweet, romantic storyline with an equally likeable male protagonist, makes this book simply phenomenal!
This is a brave subject matter for any fiction writer to tackle, and a tough one to pull off, much less pull off well. You have to walk the fine line of keeping the story moving quickly enough that it’s engaging and the character arc of the abuse survivor progressing, while not glossing over the monumental daily and overall emotional work that needs to be done, so as not to marginalize the experiences of abuse survivors. I think Alora Kate does a wonderful job of sustaining this balance; keeping the reader engaged and flipping pages with the pace she has set, while still keeping Ashton’s emotional progress with Linc within the spectrum of realistic and believable within a fiction novel. Frankly, I normally stick to reading non-fiction material when it comes to this subject matter, because I do think it’s simply very hard material to present accurately in fiction, and particularly as the focal point of a story line. Our psyches are not created equally, and individual coping mechanisms and recovery abilities will vary dramatically. I think this is a book written with great consideration and respect for the subject matter being presented, and for that, again, I think it deserves much praise.
I would categorize this book as a mature read for an adult audience due to the nature of the subject matter. I personally would not put this book in the “dark romance” category, as I have seen it placed, because I think this labeling might be misleading to some readers. In my reading experience, “dark romance” tends to imply a “dark romance” between the main romantic characters—possibly involving dubious consent, hardcore bdsm, sex slavery, etc. And usually in dark romances, this activity is romanticized because both characters are (at least ultimately, if not at first) willing participants who enjoy engaging with one another in this manner. Ashton’s backstory does include an abduction that resulted in horrific physical, sexual, and mental abuse, but none of these past events in Ashton’s life are romanticized in any way, shape or form. They are identified as devastatingly abusive, life-altering events that left Ashton physically scarred and psychologically traumatized to a debilitating degree. They have resulted in Ashton being more or less a shut-in who feels the need to control everything in her environment in order to avoid panic attacks … not a woman seeking bdsm partners. ;) And Ashton's romance with Linc is very sweet and built on establishing respectful boundaries. Linc does push Ashton's boundaries a little too far at times, but he does so in a caring manner and with the goal of trying to help her gain control of her own life, not with the intention of trying to gain control over her.
Lastly, I loved the supporting characters in this story, their individual quirks and mannerisms and Ashton's reactions to them. But hands down, my favorite supporting character relationship was Ashton's relationship with Suzanne, her therapist. I think that Ashton's revelation about her therapist Suzanne is perhaps the most accurate universal truth that all trauma survivors share, and to me, the most powerful underlying message about healing and recovery in this book We see what we want to see … until we are ready to see something different.
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