Title: Bitter End
Author: Jennifer Brown
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Publisher: Little Brown BFYR
Page Count: 359
Genre(s): Contemporary
Source: Library
Summary from Book:
When Alex falls for the charming new boy at school, Cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her -- she can't believe she's finally found her soul mate . . . someone who truly loves and understands her. At first, Alex is blissfully happy. Sure, Cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend Zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? As the months pass, though, Alex can no longer ignore Cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats. As Alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.
This book is a book about a girl that gets trapped into an abusive relationship. This is the first book I've read that's had domestic violence in it. I always tell people "if he ever hits me then I'm leaving." This book made me think about how I would react if I was in that situation. The first time Cole lashes out on Alex, I was so mad at Alex for just forgiving Cole and acting like it never happened. But she loved him. She forgave him because of love. If I truly loved somebody would I forgive him or leave him?
Later on after the violence gets worse and worse, it seems like Alex is never going to leave him. Her best friends and boss try and help her and find out what's wrong but Alex can't seem to call out for help. Will Alex stay in the relationship and learn to not set Cole off, or will she finally have the strength to leave him before its too late? Go to your local library or order this book on your E-reader and start it today!
