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Delinquents (2014)

by Mary Elizabeth(Favorite Author)

4.38 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

The Elizabeths, LLC.

series

Dusty

review 1: Wow.. this book completely shattered me. It was really a 5 star book but I never want to read it again. It was too upsetting, so it got a 4 star. After all the angst and all the emotions Delinquents inspired in me I'm feeling a little drained. There are so many imperfect characters in this book that have their emotions so well described that you just end up loving and feeling their emotions along with them. While the book's conclusion could be seen a mile away (from the very first book's prologue) it still managed to be totally engrossing. I can't remember that last time I cried so much over a book. While I wasn't initially happy with how early the relationship started between Dusty and Bliss (as seen in my review of book 1) the fact that Dusty and Bliss basically grew up... more loving each other really made the story come together in a way it wouldn't otherwise. If you can handle a lot of sadness, but like emotionally gripping books, I would definitely recommend reading this series. Especially Delinquents, where story really comes together. Looking back Innocents was really just the introduction to Delinquents.
review 2: Turbulent. Hurtful. Beautiful. Upsetting. Sexy. Heartfelt and hard hitting, Dusty Delinquents is a broken love story cloaked in a very heavy subject matter. From banana popsicles to cocaine addiction; love in golden sands and broken whispers in the night, Dusty and Bliss are the epitome of two wrongs trying to make a right in a world that spins in totally different directions.Their love is undeniable, their connection unbreakable, and yet lies and bad choices lead to devastation and heartbreak impossible to fix.Dusty Innocents and Dusty Delinquents is a very poignant first romance with a dramatic edge. This may be a story of love and friendship with parts holding a fair weight in beauty and excitement, but overall it is an excruciating life lesson that is fought with desperation leading to mistakes and devastation. Oh, this book breaks all the rules that's for sure, and even though I loved part one, part two took its toll on me.I do love my angst, but Bliss and Dusty were a whirlwind, a force to be reckoned with and I found parts confusing and a little off-kilter. The writing style changes dramatically in some scenes that I felt it was trying to be too clever, and even though I can appreciate the poetic prose, it interfered with my reading Zen and I lost my flow on a few occasions.That's my only small gripe though and that is purely down to personal preference because overall this is one hell of a story with a profound message and a compelling intricacy that makes this almost impossible to put down. If I was to compare it to anything it's like watching a car crash about to happen, you feel that impending doom, helpless to do anything but stand back and watch it all unfold, in the hope that everyone will walk away unscathed. Real heart in your mouth moments that give Dusty its edge, allowing it to shine.I loved the ending, it was left a little open so if the authors wanted to revisit Dusty and Bliss again, they could but I like the idea that just maybe things could be different... someday.A long and substantial story that touches on very real subject matters and deep emotions, making this one incredible book journey, and a must read for 2014! less

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