Breaking Beautiful
by Jennifer Wolf
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Critic Rating
68%
Critic Reviews: 33
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Reader Rating
70%
Reader Ratings: 62
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Synopsis
A gripping murder mystery and satisfying romance drive this powerful debutAllie lost everything the night her boyfriend, Trip, died in a horrible car accident—including her memory of the event. As their small town mourns his death, Allie is afraid to remember because doing so means delving into what she’s kept hidden for so long: the horrible reality of their abusive relationship. When the police reopen the investigation, it casts suspicion on Allie and her... more
About Jennifer Wolf
- All Critics: 33
- Positive: 30
- Negative: 3
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Confessions of a Bookaholic | 4 May 2012
Breaking Beautiful is a deep mystery with a captivating story of a girl just trying to break through her memories and get beyond her past.
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Hippies, Beauty, and Books Oh My!
I wish the author would have given this character a backbone...
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Portrait of a Book | 18 May 2012
Breaking Beautiful is certainly a worthwhile read, full of meaning and important messages.
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Katie's Book Blog | 9 Jun 2012
There's a good mix of everything in Breaking Beautiful and it makes for one very gripping story.
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Down the Rabbit Hole | 8 May 2012
Deeply emotional with a satisfying slow relationship that burns hot like embers, Breaking Beautiful is damn near perfect.
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Readergirl Reviews a Teen Book | 25 Jun 2012
This book was definitely one that sticks with you and touches you so much.
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Nina Reads | 3 May 2012
Breaking Beautiful is probably the best YA book I’ve read about an abusive relationship... I would definitely recommend this book.
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Me, My Shelf and I | 25 Apr 2012
Gut wrenching, intense and un-putdownable, this mystery will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions.
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Once Upon a Prologue | 4 Jun 2012
...within about the first 50 pages or so of Breaking Beautiful, I knew I was reading something truly special.
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Taking It One Page at a Time | 18 May 2012
In my book, Wolf's debut novel was a home-run...
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Galley Smith | 14 May 2012
Overall, Breaking Beautiful is a decent mystery with depth of character; one you should put on your list of must reads.
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Ms. Martin Teaches Media | 26 Apr 2012
This was a very engaging story... filled with tension.
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A Soul Unsung | 2 May 2012
... rich in detail, and incredibly realistic which gives it even more of a powerfully emotional punch.
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Chick Loves Lit | 17 Apr 2012
Breaking Beautiful is an emotional and raw book.
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Turning the Pages | 15 Apr 2012
Breaking Beautiful was an amazing debut novel and Jennifer Shaw Wolf is definitely an author I look forward to reading again.
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The Write Path | 18 May 2012
I love books that pull me all the way to the last page, and this one did.
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Blook Girl | 9 May 2012
Ultimately, I feel that Breaking Beautiful excels at showing us the worst and the best in humankind...
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A Story Untold | 30 Apr 2012
Also, the fact that the story dragged, was not to its books favor.
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YA Litwit | 1 May 2012
The story was excellent, the characters were flawed and relatable, and the pacing was dead-on.
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The Hiding Spot | 25 Apr 2012
I look forward to more from this author!
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Clear Eyes, Full Shelves | 26 Mar 2012
Breaking Beautiful fills a niche that’s largely missing in YA—it’s a dark, mature, contemporary mystery.
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Reading in the Corner | 28 May 2012
The characters will capture your heart and imagination.
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Literally Jen | 29 Mar 2012
Nothing quite turned out the way that I was expecting, and I love that this story was so unpredictable.
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A Good Addiction | 5 Apr 2012
Guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, Breaking Beautiful is unflinching, visceral, and, in the end, courageous.
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Annette's Book Spot | 9 Apr 2012
Teens who like contemporary novels that tackle tough issues head on should be drawn to Breaking Beautiful, and I'm going to do my best to point them in that direction.
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Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf | 11 Jun 2012
BREAKING BEAUTIFUL is the perfect book for contemporary YA fans.
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Between the Pages | 27 Mar 2012
Beautifully Broken, was one of those books, you will remember days after you have read it.. you will be left in awe.
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The Readiacs | 20 Apr 2012
His dialogue and the prose surrounding his actions do come off as a bit textbook throughout the story.
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The Book Scoop | 18 Apr 2012
...a well written novel about coming to terms with things that happened in your life and moving on.
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Coffee, Books and Laundry | 23 Apr 2012
Jennifer Shaw Wolf's debut novel Breaking Beautiful hits all the marks.
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