Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading
Written on Feb 23, 2024
My Anti-Hero, introduces readers to Billie and Brett. Two individuals whose horrifying childhood experiences caused them to experience significant life-altering events. These two survivors avoided social interaction at all costs and lived their lives according to their own terms. However, a meet-cute situation at a local television station will bring pleasant and turbulent changes they both never saw coming.
Chickens played a role in helping Billie cope with the after-effects of her trauma. After all, they didn't judge her for a past over which she had no control. Although a loving family adopted her, Billie had difficulty embracing them. A knee-jerk reaction to her experiences. Therefore, seeing her gravitate so quickly towards Brett the moment he came into her life was surprising, to say the least.
Brett was a complex character. With a difficult upbringing, he faced a life of crime, but football took him in another direction. A sport to which he was introduced late in his life. Despite finding emotional strength and a sense of freedom from playing football, Brett struggled to let go of his past. As a result, he lived his life in isolation until that fateful day when Billie came tripping into his life.
The romance failed to grab me in the way I hoped it would. Normally, I don't have issues with insta-love, but this one did not work for me. Lust drove their relationship, and the lack of an emotional connection diminished its authenticity.
The suspense element, which originated as a result of Billie's past, intrigued me and had me wondering how it would play out. Billie survived a serial killer when she was twelve years old, and it would appear that a copycat was trying to get her attention. The revelations surrounding this aspect of the story were enlightening. Discovering the identity of the serial killer was eye-opening. As for the copycat, this was a case of the apple not falling far from the tree.
Honestly, I am glad I listened to the audiobook. I probably would have given up on the story if I solely relied on the e-book. Teddy Hamilton and Andi Ardnt gave life to the story, therefore making it a pleasant listen.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading