Addicted To Love

This novel captures the long-lasting impact that childhood abuse has on the soul. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Sally outwardly had an "ideal" life. Inside, however, she suffered at the hands of those who loved her most. In time, the impact of this abuse began to show in her relationships with her both her family members and her first love. Sadly, the impact even followed on to the next generation. One of the most insightful aspects of this novel is the way the author depict's Sally's ongoing commitment to one of her family members who hurt her the most as a child. Sally's craving for familial love was so much that she continued to try to attain throughout her life.

Overall, this was an interesting novel with some unexpected twists and turns. I read in in a little over four hours and found I enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGally for providing a complementary ARC for review!

Addicted to love is a bookey about growing up, heart ache, loss and finding yourself. We meet Sally as a child and find out about the abuse she suffers and the shame she has about it. We see Sally fall in love and suffer a devastating heart ache. We watch as Sally's world falls in around her and then see her try to rebuild it and figure out whof she is. This is a good read with several twists and turns that you do not expect. I recommend giving this book a read!

a pull at your heartstrings novel. At times difficult to read but worth it

A very good read, but sometimes difficult. The book takes you through from Sally's childhood to her young adult years. Her mother is unloving, her father shows his loyalty to her, which she does not seem to understand. She finds love, them loses it. Sally does not know who she is as a person. There are several twists in the story, unexpected and beautifully played out. The reader does want happiness for Sally but is unsure if Sally would recognise happiness.

This was a wonderful story of coming of age, pain and suffering, and family issues. We follow Sally through her teens into adulthood. It was difficult at times watching the pain that Sally went through. There were spots that were predictable but it was still an engaging story.