Reason To Breathe by Rebecca Donovan

Title: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
Genre: New Adult Fiction Romance
Date: February 19, 2015
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Seriously this book had me on the verge of tears... Loved it

In the affluent town of Weslyn, Connecticut, where most people worry about what to be seen in and who to be seen with, Emma Thomas would rather not be seen at all. She’s more concerned with feigning perfection while pulling down her sleeves to conceal the bruises - not wanting anyone to know how far from perfect her life truly is. Without expecting it, she finds love. It challenges her to recognize her own worth - but at the risk of revealing the terrible secret she’s desperate to hide. 

Reason to Breathe is an electrifying page turner from start to finish, a unique tale of life-changing love, unspeakable cruelty, and one girl’s fragile grasp of hope.

This book is centered around abuse. Just a warning.

Donovan really was able to capture the sense of abuse in her book Reason to Breathe. There was a strong willed character who was slowly being broken down at home. She was unable to help herself without hurting the ones she loved.

This book was literally heart breaking. But, heart warming at the same time. You witness her breaking out of her shell, even though she knows whats coming when she gets home. She has a fantastic school life but a horrible home life. Breaks my heart.

The romance in this book is subtle then all of a sudden BAM its in your face. The relationship they have is beautiful. He helps her through thick and thin, and doesn'tjudge her.

Definite recommendation book. Loved it!

~ Alysia