Fault line book by christa desir

Desir from the author of fault line comes an edgy and heartbreaking novel about two selfdestructive teens in a sid and nancy. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Desirs novel is physically uncomfortable, from the situations she describes to the lack of resolution by the end. Sep 24, 20 fault line is christa desirs debut novel, and it takes a hard topic headon. See all books authored by christa desir, including bleed like me, and fault line, and more on thriftbooks. Desir is available at in several formats for your ereader. An interview with christa desir hot pink underwear. This post has been open all morning and i just cant get the wording right. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover christas. My debut novel fault line comes out from simonpulse october. Loganb written by christa desir read by josh hurley format. Fault line is a story that will stay with the reader long after finishing the last chapter. Feb 12, 2014 fault line is a dark, gritty read, but i dont just use those terms to describe its subject matter. When ben meets ani, the sarcastic and freespirited new girl in.

And i cant help but wonder if this was because the book was. Debut author, christa desir, absolutely stunned me as a reader with her frank look at a taboo subject in fault line, published on october 15, 20 by simonpulse. Its a powerful, brutal book that is certainly difficult to read, but definitely worth the emotional ride. Today i am excited to be a part of the fault line blog tour. From the author of fault line comes an edgy and heartbreaking novel about two selfdestructive teens in a sid and nancylike romance full. Fault line is christa desir s debut novel, and it takes a hard topic headon.

When ani falls apart after a devastating assault, her boyfriend ben is left to pick up the pieces. This book takes you difficult places and makes you question your own beliefsas the best books do. The writer in me had so much respect for christa ending the book. Ani and ben were these great characters with depth but i felt everything was just on the surface with them and i never was able to get to the real emotion, to connect with them. Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl sarcastic freespirit, ani. Review originally posted on the book addicts guide. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. What has drawn me to this book is exactly what you mentioned about the main character being a part of anis life before what happened. He cant make her better, despite how much he desperately wants to. View christa desirs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.

Ben could date anyone he wants, but he has eyes only for the new girl sarcastic, freespirit. Christa desir books list of books by author christa desir. This isnt necessarily about who is the perpetrator or who is the savior. This is a story that will stay with you for a long time after closed the last page. Thoughts on fault line by christa desir a good addiction. It reminded me of a scrappy, exotic, and horrifying version of the fault in our stars a comparison that im sure christa desir is wincing at but its true. Desir s novel is physically uncomfortable, from the situations she describes to the lack of resolution by the end.

Dear heavens, reading this book makes me feel like im a sixtyyearold inside the body of a young adult because the writing here. It is in this messy, harsh world that fault line resides. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Jan 30, 2014 fault line by christa desir this book also tackles the important topic of sexual assault and is told from the point of view of a male protagonist named ben. From the author of fault line comes an edgy and heartbreaking novel about two selfdestructive teens in a sid and nancylike. I love that that this is told from bens perspective. I found the subject matter intriguing and different but in the end i had trouble with the execution. Oct 15, 20 fault line was an incredibly emotional book after which i just wanted a hug. Christa desirs fault line is a dark book with no easy answers.

Bleed like me by christa desir is a really quick read. Fault line is a brave novel, and i think author christa desir is both amazing and brave for writing it. Je vais commencer par le debut, contrairement a christa desir. Christa desirs novel fault line which just came out this month, too. Fault line by christa desir was intense and surprised with its brutal honesty. Christa desir s fault line is a dark book with no easy answers. Ive long been a supporter of dark ya because i feel the world is a messy place and avoiding that which is uncomfortable does no one any good, and maybejust maybethese dark books with their taboo subjects can lead to understanding. Fault line by christa desir the book addicts guide. Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girls. Fault line by christa desir published by simon pulse on october 1, 20 pages. Fault line is christa desirs debut novel, and it takes a hard topic headon.

Dec 31, 20 debut author, christa desir, absolutely stunned me as a reader with her frank look at a taboo subject in fault line, published on october 15, 20 by simonpulse. This isnt necessarily a book about what happens to a girl after shes raped. Word choice, articulation, all of it suits the tone of the book so well and makes it all smooth. What really solidified it for me was the fact that i know christa desir is a rape victim activist so it was equally horrifying in the. Once you start, you wont be able to stop turning pages, and at 225 pages of noholdsbarred storytelling, you can easily finish it in one sitting, or at most a 24 hour period of time. Fault line christa desir audio book torrent free download, 6258. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Sep 07, 20 fault line by christa desir published by simon pulse on october 1, 20 pages. Christa desir doesnt hold anything back in fault line. Desir sets the tone of the novel with the shocking opening scene, in which ani gives a.

For brooks and gannon, love is the most dangerous addiction of all. Fault line christa desir audiobook online download, free. Fault line was an incredibly emotional book after which i just wanted a hug. Oct 11, 20 i personally felt this book was very enlightening and also accurate both in its depiction of various procedures and in anis subsequent behaviors and reactions. It isnt a novel about a girl who becomes raped but finds romance to heal her. Forever ago i interviewed carrie mesrobian about her fabulous debut released october 20, and im thrilled to report that both readers and critics are gaga over sex and violence. Fault line oct 20, bleed like me oct 2014, other broken thi. Review fault line by christa desir snow white hates apples. If id gone into fault line without a sense of what the subject matter would be, id have assumed it was a typical contemporary romance based on the beginning. Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl s. From the author of fault line comes an edgy and heartbreaking novel about two selfdestructive teens in a sid and nancylike romance full of passion, chaos, and dyed hair. Christa desir does an amazing job of pulling the reader into the story of ben and ani and honestly for me, it all felt insanely real. I do remain optimistic about desirs other works, given how much i loved fault line but in all, i think that this was just not the book for me, despite having some merits. Christa desir ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girlsarcastic free spirit ani.

The narrative never challenges beezs refusal to let ani break up with him nor his attempt. Christa desir associate editor sourcebooks linkedin. And then i read a book like fault line and its clear that those people have no idea what theyre talking about. Fault line by c desir, 9781442460720, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This entire book just sounds really powerful and raw. I thought that it did not shy away from tough or controversial situations. Fault line christa desir fault line christa desir financial planning warren mckeown tutorial solutions, trade theory question paper, the essential cosmic perspective 6th edition test bank, kennedy 5th edition electronics communication system, biology ltf diagnostic test cells answers, solution manual. Seventeenyearold amelia gannon just gannon to her friends is invisible to almost everyone in her life. When ben meets ani, the sarcastic and freespirited new girl in town, he falls for her hard. I can only imagine how tough the situation is for him to deal with and really look forward to seeing how he handles it. If you are not comfortable with trigger warning topics, please proceed with caution.

Brooks is like the effedup version of augustus waters. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in. Fault line by christa desir this book also tackles the important topic of sexual assault and is told from the point of view of a male protagonist named ben. Desir from the author of fault line comes an edgy and heartbreaking novel about two selfdestructive teens in a sid. Desir in a single night, anis life was torn to shredsand ben struggles with the weight of trying to fix the unfixable in this heartbreaking. Thanks to carrie, i had the chance to gab with another fantastic debut author this week. The writing here reads like the stories written by tweens. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Books like these dont make for easy reads but they are stories that need to be told. Nov 11, 20 honestly i had a major problem with fault line. Fault line is a dark, gritty read, but i dont just use those terms to describe its subject matter. In a single night, anis life was torn to shreds and ben struggles with the weight of trying to fix the unfixable in this heartbreaking and edgy debut novel. When bens girlfriend ani attends a party without him, something terrible happens, and she is quickly labeled the slut who asked for it. Giveaway fault line by christa desir swoony boys podcast.