*** Book Review- The Damaged by Tijan

   

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The world knows about Kash.

Both Bailey and Kash were used to living in the shadows, but now they must live in the public eye.
Kash is figuring out his new found role against his grandfather, and Bailey is starting her graduate program late. At university, everyone is watching Bailey, and some are wondering if her legendary father, Peter Francis, bought her way into the elite program.

Meanwhile, Bailey’s former stepmother is in jail and at home, a mysterious aunt is living with them while Bailey’s mother and Peter are sleeping together. Again?!
But then, a new treasure trove of secrets is revealed and Bailey and Kash must decide if they will trust each other or take on the world alone.  

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5+ STARS 

I liked how the book started out.  Why?  Because it's been awhile since I read a previous book and this was a good, quick refresher.  It also made for what I thought was a good introduction for a new reader.  Even though there was  a fair number of people to begin with.  

I forgot how much I liked Bailey before but it was pretty easy to get on her team again quickly. This woman has quite the big brilliant brain but she also has a giant heart to go with it.  And Bailey and Kash together?  Awesome.

Kash has quite a few plates that he is trying to balance.  His major focus is to keep Bailey safe and happy as he battles his evil grandfather,  Calhoun Bastian.  That man truly has no limits when it comes to winning.  If you look in the dictionary under evil, you'd find his name.  And he's like a chess player when it comes to making his moves.  

The story is intense, and emotional with well drawn people of depth. Easy to be drawn into their parts of the story.  

The story comes to a jaw-dropping ending for now.  My jaw did actually drop, I so was NOT expecting that.  The door is left open for another story to be told to complete some things.  More adventures ahead.  I have to say I want to keep reading this adventure.

 

   I received  an advanced reader copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.