Reviews

The Finish by Jade Eby

tmleblanc's review

3.0

The Finish by Jade Eby packs an emotional punch. It is not an easy read. Domestic violence and the motivations of the abused are front and center for over 400 pages. It was hard not to scream at Tawny as I flipped the pages of The Finish while at the same time empathizing with her need to stay, her need to make things right, her need to fix him. We’ve all been in situations like that even if we have not been the victims of domestic violence. And that is what makes The Finish so assessable, so finish-able. There’s something in Tawny’s struggle to find herself amid all the hurt that is a reflection of the reader’s own experiences.

Do not doubt the warning on this book, “For mature audience only.” Jade holds nothing back as she moves through Tawny’s story. If you do start reading, be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions. I’m almost certain that you’ll be in need of some sunshine, unicorns and load of cotton candy when you are finished.


This review was originally posted on Second Run Reviews

jenn703's review

5.0

I read The Finish not realizing there was a prequel available, not sure if that has any influence over this book and my review. This book had so much emotion and dealt with so many issues that so many people have to live with on a daily basis (addiction, abuse, overcoming personal battles), yet it is somewhat taboo to speak of. There were times I found myself mentally yelling at the book and even got teary-eyed toward the end. The story could have ended so many different ways; Jade does a great job of keeping the reader on their toes and trying to guess what will happen next. And now off to read Whiskey and a Gun to see what I might have missed!

*I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

bibliofangirl's review

DNF @ 26%. I tried to push through this book, but just couldn't. It hit too close to home and my heart was in tatters and my mind was thoroughly destroyed. I can't walk,this road again, even in fiction form. Maybe some day when I'm stronger.

If you're on the fence about this book, make sure you can handle the content. If you can? Prepare yourself for an amazingly accurate and heart shattering story about two people who come together against all odds and try to fight those odds. It's not a pretty story, but it's one people across the world are living right. Now.

jennarlenex3's review

5.0

This book was a fabulous next step in Tawny's story.
I cried many tears during the course of this book, but I am happy to say it was worth every one of them.
this story is not for those faint of heart, but I highly recommend this story to all others.
I can definitely feel a terrible book hangover coming on...