Tattered Innocence is not the type of book I normally read, but the story instantly grabbed my attention. This novel is from the New Adult genre, and I'm aware that there are differing opinions on that genre.
As the title suggests, this is a gritty novel. The author deals with issues such as adultery and fornication. I wouldn't describe this story as cozy, but it does grab the reader's attention. The themes are ones that I'm sure many people confront at some point in their lives.
I loved Ann Lee Miller's writing style--sharp, tight, and descriptive. She stays away from clichés and makes you feel as if you are sailing along with the characters. I would've rather not had those detailed descriptions in certain scenes, however. Especially ones that contained flashbacks to Rachel's affair. Those scenes made me uncomfortable. The book's content, in my opinion, is only for mature readers. I have to caution you that there are a few curse words and vulgar terms sprinkled in.
However, the life lessons in Tattered Innocence are definitely important. The world makes sin look pleasurable and, in fact, innocent, but that pleasure never lasts. God's plans are always best. His Word is full of commandments meant to protect us, not keep us from fun. I loved that Rachel and Jake both suffered the realistic consequences of their sins while also learning that God's grace and mercy are sufficient. The Lord can turn a terrible, hopeless situation into one full of blessings.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I John 1:9
However, the life lessons in Tattered Innocence are definitely important. The world makes sin look pleasurable and, in fact, innocent, but that pleasure never lasts. God's plans are always best. His Word is full of commandments meant to protect us, not keep us from fun. I loved that Rachel and Jake both suffered the realistic consequences of their sins while also learning that God's grace and mercy are sufficient. The Lord can turn a terrible, hopeless situation into one full of blessings.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I John 1:9
Description from Amazon.com
A tale of passions indulged, denied, and ultimately forgiven: On the
verge of bagging the two things he wants most—a sailing charter business and
marrying old money—Jake Murray’s fiancée/sole crew member dumps him. Salvation
comes in the form of dyslexic, basketball-toting Rachel Martin, the only one to
apply for the first mate position he slapped on cragslist. On a dead run from
an affair with a married man, Rachel’s salvation is shoving ocean between her
and temptation. Rapid fire dialogue and romantic tension sail Jake’s
biker-chick of a boat through hurricanes, real and figurative. A cast of
wannabe sailor’s, Rachel’s ex, Jake’s, a baby—go along for the ride. The
many-layered story weaves together disparate strands into a seamless cord.
Mother and daughter look eerily alike—down to their lusts. Their symbiotic
bond, forged in the blood of childbirth on the kitchen floor and cemented by
their secrets, must be cracked open. A son must go home. Sin must be expunged.
Tattered innocence is for anyone who’s ever woken up sealed in a fifty-gallon
drum of their guilt.
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for my honest review.
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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