Mistake
Publication Date: November 24, 2014
Synopsis
***Mistake is book four in the Breaking the Rules series, but can be read as a standalone.***
Review- 5 Stars!
Love
this book! K. Webster’s Breaking the Rules series is one of my favorites.
Mistake is an excellent addition to this series. Opal and Thad are fascinating
characters. They are both so weak and
yet so strong at the same time.
Opal
and Thad both struggle from their own forms of addiction. Thad’s is more what
you would expect. He has just returned from rehab for alcohol and drugs, and is
determined to finally turn his life around. When he meets Opal, she is like a
life line to help him crawl out of the whole he has dug himself. Despite her
being on a “date” with his brother, Thad doesn’t waste any time in pursuing
Opal and convincing her that they should be together.
Opal
is determined to correct the mistakes of her past and in doing so, has created
an addiction, in a way, of her own. She is blind to anything but the plan she
laid out for herself. Graduate college, take a job in Jackson and Jordan’s
company, marry the stable, trustworthy guy, have 2.5 kids…blah, blah, blah. She
is so focused on this rule that she can’t look beyond Thad’s past and see what
a future together could look like.
In
my opinion, this book took a really unique twist on a story line shaped by
dependence. Opal’s goal is stop making
mistakes, to find a steady, safe life. And yet, Thad seems to be the more
reasonable voice between the two of them. He sees the reality in front of them
and knows that despite the trials they would face, they could be the solution
to each other’s’ internal battles. But, Opal’s stubbornness is causes Thad to
rethink this view when it becomes clear that obsession besides alcohol and
drugs can be just as debilitating. Thad begins to question whether or not he
can handle his own recovery while being Opal’s rock. His foundation is shaky
enough without taking on the burdens of another person. It’s so unusual to see
a character like Thad’s be the more reasonable and resolute person. He
struggles, a lot, but his perception is real. Opal is so lost in her delusions
of what her life should be that she doesn’t even see the detriment it is to her
life.
K.
Webster always write characters that come alive. Thad and Opal have such
distinct personalities. I was rooting for them, hurting for them, and angry at
their stupidity. Their struggles were real, it wasn’t cliché or unrealistic, as
so many novels that deal with addiction are.
We
get to see some of Andi and Jackson in the story as well. Again, K. Webster
brings a unique aspect to the story, showing that after the HEA, life isn’t
perfect. Andi and Jackson both have volatile personalities, however it is clear
in this book as it is in all the others, that their love will weather the
storms. Their struggle in this book was devastating and it broke my heart for
them. I was sad to see the series end, but then I got to the surprise first
chapter of the next book at the end! I sighed in relief to know that there was
more because things were not all wrapped up with Andi and Jackson.
Opal
and Thad have only addicted me to this series even more!
About K Webster
I love my husband of 11 years and sweet kids. My passions include reading, writing, graphic design, and shopping! I absolutely love social media and the power of how it connects people all over the world. You can usually find me easily on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!
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