Review by ShivaniSingh -- Heartaches by H.M. Irwing

[ShivaniSingh]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Heartaches" by H.M. Irwing.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Losing her virginity to such a charming and passionate young man felt like a dream to Anna.  That dream quickly turned to a nightmare when Anna's prince charming suddenly began treating her like nothing more than a prostitute, causing her deep emotional and physical pain.  Exposing her to vile situations and demeaning her in the most disgusting of ways, the love of her life was quickly exposed for the devil he was.

Anna learned a difficult life lesson from the person she thought cared for her the most- that people are not always who they seem and that those we love the most are sometimes the ones that leave us with the deepest pain.  Through the bitter relationships she endured with her step-father and step-brother, Anna was forced to the realization that she must take care of herself, by any means possible. 

Anna soon meets a man who is going through a similar crisis to hers.  His kindness and adamancy that she must seek justice for herself gives her the motivation she needs.  The genuine care and selflessness of his character helps her to realize a strength in her that she must horn into, in order to seek revenge on those who wronged her.  Together, they battle their demons with an "if we go down, we'll go down together" attitude, and find a love they had never known existed.  Through all of the heartache and disgust for the experiences they had gone through, they  bring each other a calm and peace they had once given up on.  Their relationship is unconditional and relentless, giving the notion that soulmates do exist.

Heartaches is a story of the thin line between pain and pleasure.  Centered around rape, the author attempts to portray the emotional and physical damage sexual assault can result in and how love can be more powerful than hate.  The author's concise depiction of the characters' troubles with varying emotions and circumstances make this a book a potent page-turner. 

This is an inspiring book for those of us who have been through dark times, but know we can push through to a brighter future.  The sexual heat of the words used to draw the reader's attention is nothing less than captive.  The attention-grabbing nature of the drama in the relationships Anna experiences, keep you coming back for more.  This book breathes positivity in the most negative of circumstances.  It is a tribute to how we can pick ourselves up after falling down and realize our underlying potential.

I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Heartaches was a very enticing read, however the "to be continued" ending didn't quite give me the closure that I needed to rate this book 4 stars.  This book would appeal to anyone going through a dark time because of a toxic relationship and looking for some positivity in all of the mayhem.

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[Arushi Singh]

This sounds like an intriguing book. Thank you for the review.