Review: Salvaged

Title: Salvaged

Author: Stefne Miller

Pages: 352

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: May 18th, 2010

Rating: 5/5

Summary From Goodreads:

"My body was being torn apart, and my stomach felt as if it exploded. The pain was excruciating, and I was aware that I was dying...

'Mom?' My vision was murky, but I could see her face. It was bloody, and her eyes were large and full of fear.

Her voice calmed. 'Get out of the car, Attie.' Her words sounded crisp and clear.

I looked into the backseat in search of Melody and found her lying covered in blood in a twisted heap on the floor. I turned my attention back to my mother and out of the corner of my eye saw fire.

'Get out, Attie!'

'Mom?'

Everything went dark.

Attie Reed should have died in the wreck that stole the lives of her mother and best friend. But her life was spared. Why? When Attie moves to Oklahoma to stay with the Bennetts for the summer, she hopes she has left her nightmares behind. But her battle is far from over, and Riley Bennett steps forward to help her fight the nighttime monsters. As the battle wears on, Riley begins fighting monsters of his own: his feelings for Attie. And Attie realizes she must begin to face the monsters of the night herself if she wants to conquer them for good. Can Attie's life be Salvaged?"

Oh my goodness! I must say I am absolutely, positively, irrevocably in love with this book! It's the kind of book that you can just read over and over! It was so good I don't even know what to say about it!

The characters were great. The point of view switches back and forth from Attie and Riley which was awesome because you were able to see everything from two points of view. It really allowed the reader to get into their heads and you really got to know them. You were able to see how they hurt and the struggles they faced and the joy and love they had for each other. Attie and Riley both grew and changed throughout the novel and it was great to watch. They, along with their friends and families, were funny, serious, loving, and caring. They were all beautifully written characters that I wish I could meet in real life.

It was really great to read a book where God was a major part of the novel too. I feel that in books these days religion is throw aside, almost taboo to write about. It's very rare to get a book that mentions going to a church let alone has Jesus as a character! Salvaged had strong moral values which I really appreciate and added excellently to the novel. (I know not everyone is into religion but it was extremely tastefully written and I think anyone, no matter what their religious views, will loves this book!)

Salvage was a love story, a family drama, and the typical teen thing all rolled up into one. I definitely suggest this book to anyone looking for a good, powerful read. I don't mean to gush but it was one of the best books I think I have ever had the pleasure of reading.