The first half of this book was amazing. I totally loved this damaged character. I liked the adventure part of the book really well too but the two halves didn't seem as if they fit together really. All in all thought if you love damaged heroes, this book is a winner. ( )

I was asked to join the Broken Wing Challenge at Orannia's playground and decided to accept. The challenge was easy, read "Broken Wing" and then write a review. At least, it was supposed to be easy... I find I don't know how to review this book. I will begin with:

Gabriel St. Croix is a broken and tragic character. The degradations he'd faced were horrific and painful to read. The fact that he must cut himself to feel alive is very telling and very sad. He is also a noble character. His need to protect Sara's brother is what keeps him going and what ultimately brings him to a safe environment. The story of his redemption and saving are ultimately why I like this book.

Sarah Munroe was a less interesting character for me. I didn't feel very connected to her. Although, she is the reason for his saving, she didn't grip me or make me feel the love she felt for Gabriel. This will sound silly, but in the face of Gabriel, she wasn't tragic enough or dramatic enough.

This book felt epic. I don't know if that's good or bad. Gabriel went through so much, it felt heavy and big. I found I read it quickly just because I wanted to be done. I was happy Gabriel got a happy ending, but it felt both too long and not long enough. The ending felt rushed to me, as if he could recover from all his horrible journeys so quickly.

Gabriel is a character that I think about still. His story was compelling and disturbing. That he found his love and was ultimately able to keep her made me incredibly happy for him. That he was able to get his revenge made me ecstatic.

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Good book. Very emotional story, very romantic. ( )

This is not what would normally catch my eye. But since it came highly recommened and that it was such a great love story. I had to read it. This book was truly amazing. It tells of one of the greatest love stories I have read in a very long time. From the first page it captured me. The author has done such a degree of research about the time that the writing is nothing but stellar.

I really loved this book and like all my fellow bloggers I highly recommend reading it. The love that Gabriel and Sarah have is something I believe every person wants for themselves, or at least I would hope so. When the couple were parted and Sarah got that first letter... that's when I really could relate to them and their situation. At one time I was in a long distance relationship for five years. So, I know what its like to have that longing and the heartache. It's very hard to deal with.

I have a long list of favorite books. But is rare that a book really moves me like this one did. When the couple were finally reunitedI cried like a baby. It really is a great love story. ( )

Gabriel is a broken man who was raised in a brothel as a prostitute and doesn't think he is worthy of love. Sarah is a widow and free spirit who does not care about the conventions that life brings her. When Sarah meets Gabriel she feels a connection that few can see, even Gabriel. This is a great love story that is told mainly from Gabriel's perspective which I found very intriguing. A wonderful read! ( )