Thursday, August 22, 2013

Shooting Scars - Karina Halle (The Artists Trilogy)



“I don’t have a soul,” he said softly. “You make me feel like I do.”

This book is about love, hate, revenge, redemption, passion, sacrifice, selfishness, deceit and lies. Told in alternating POV of Ellie and Camden. Shooting Scars is book 2 in the artists trilogy.

In this book i can't help but have mixed feelings about Javier. He is such a badass and still hot, if not hotter. Ellie and Javier's relationship is thrilling. But he broke my heart. I loved him. I felt betrayed. He became worse, broken. But I feel that deep inside there is still the old Javier. Despite his current demeanor and how he shows it in a twisted way, I still felt how strong he feels for Ellie. Eventhough they both hurt and ruined each other in the past. He is confusing and frustrating. But their connection is strong, undeniable. I felt really disappointed with Javier. He is confused with love and revenge. He is a walking contradiction.

I'm still not sure on Camden, i feel that anytime he's going to explode and become uncontrollable. But he has this great love for Ellie that im not sure can be returned by her in the same level and intensity. I felt his pain when he first saw Ellie and Javier. At first I really didn't feel their connection, but eventually he made me think otherwise. I fell for Camden as well. I also love him now. He's willing to do just about anything for Ellie even sacrificing himself. He brings out the good side of her.

Oh Ellie i still think she loves Javier, that she has a more deeper connection to him. My heart broke for Ellie when she realized what Javier has done. I felt bad for her when Camden found out what she did. I felt bad for her when she feels that everbody only thinks of her as a pawn, when questions her self worth. I felt that she wanted to change but gets stuck. I love Ellie I wish she finds the happiness in the next book.

This book evoked roller coaster of emotions in me and made me question everthing. The characters that I loved and rooted for in the first two books has left me disappointed, betrayed and heartbroken. I can't help but switch sides now and see the other guy in a good light and see the sincerity in his feelings. But despite everything i still symphathy towards Javier and still want to give him another chance. This feelings go back and forth, back and forth leaving me confused. Although I know who is good for Ellie, but it does not necessarily means he will make her happy. One brings out the bad side while the other side wants her to change for the good. It's like safe and secure versus risk and danger. Who would be enough for Ellie? Arrrgghhh!!!! I want the next book now! And I hope to read more of Camden and Javier's interactions because I find it amusing.

I really hope the next book (book 3 Bold Tricks) would be Javier's POV. I need to understand him. I want to know more about him. I can't wait for the next book!

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