Reading Response #3: You'll Always Be Mine

Natasha Preston does not fail to keep me in complete agony. This is by far one of the greatest series I have ever read and I recommend it to anyone. Although, the books may be a little deranged. I really like her writing style; she divides the chapters in each characters point of view. I feel like I get to know each character a little better and I can connect with them in a way. Each character has problems and they each have a way with dealing with it, but they all also have understandable reasons for having those problems. Take Clover (Colin) for instance, he is a brutal murderer, but "the kindest and most tender man" you will ever meet. He kills prostitutes because they ruin families and that's how his was ruined. Killing is wrong. However, I do understand why he does what he does and thinks the way he thinks.

           Last book response I left you with a question, "Could it be that they are "in love" or is she too afraid to run away?" They definitely love each other. I'm still trying to find out how this could be myself. Just as a reminder Clover named each of the girls after a flower.

"You'll be with me,” he said. "Was that "you'll" meaning all of us or just me and him? Would he want to find another place with a cellar for the girls? What about my name? Chantelle. It's not a flower." Clover said, " Your name is perfect." as he stroked her arm. "Was I not good enough to be part of his family? Again, why did I care?"  I sense some jealousy in Chantelle. At first I thought she was insane. I’ve learned that everyone she’s ever cared about just left her. Maybe she was desperate for someone to care for her, but that’s really all she wants. I could only see the plain fact that she’s in love with a murderer. Sometimes that’s all anyone can ever understand. We know the main reason as to why something has occurred, not the supporting reasons. I didn’t think I could find ways to connect with these characters, but I definitely have with every single one.