Review: Scars by Hannah McBride

Scars by Hannah McBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author.  This is my honest review. 

Every time I read a Hannah McBride novel, I get sucked into the story and never want it to end.  I was a bit leery of this book, because, boy, does Addie go through A LOT of terrible, terrible things, and I didn't know if I could mentally go through what she did and not get overwhelmed by it.  But as McBride has done over and over again with her Blackwater Pack series, she takes a SUPER HEAVY trigger topic, and makes it so I can get through those scenes without my heart stopping.  And that right there is a sign of a true author, a true magician, who can make anything possible with her wonderful writing.  It still blows my mind on how great of an author she is and she is JUST STARTING her writing career.  By book 20, I'm not sure I can take how incredible everything will be, but I will 100% be here for ALL OF IT!!!

Anyway, Addie and Nik.  I loved their story in Skye's novels, so I was ecstatic to find out we would be getting their happily ever after, because if ANYONE deserves it, Addie is that person.  She did so much to protect Skye, she endured so much, I don't know anyone else who is as strong as she is.  Mentally, I would have been done.  But Addie survived to save her daughter, and she did it so fearlessly, even if she doesn't believe she did.  I cannot imagine anyone else who deserves all the wonderful things in life, and I'm so glad we got a book to showcase some of those things for her. 

Nik.  I love Nik.  He is so ferocious and protective, but the second Addie is around, he is cautious, gentle, patient.  I can only imagine the turmoil NIK must be in, knowing now what was happening and not knowing that he could stop it.  I loved being able to go inside his mind a little bit during this book and really seeing just HOW much he adores Addie.  I want my very own Nik!  I love how much he pushes and challenges Addie, and I love how much he gives her control when she needs it.  

As you can tell, I just love everyone in this book. 

And don't get me STARTED on my love for Tasha!!!  I can't count the amount of times I literally laughed out loud with some insane thing she said or did, and I would love to be her best friend forever. 

I am very, very intrigued to read Lulu's story, because I know that is going to be a wild ride.  I just want to hug her and make everything better for her.  I know McBride will give her a happy ending, but I'm sure the journey to get there is going to be very bumpy. 

I can't express to you how much you need to read Hannah's novels.  I've been on this journey since the beginning and I am always, always recommending her books, so if you haven't read her yet, start today!!  You won't be disappointed, I promise!!

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