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# The Paper Swan

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A New York Times bestseller, The Paper Swan is a haunting tale of passion, loss, and redemption. Dark, gritty romance that sizzles with intrigue and suspense. “You can either choose love or you can choose hate, because where one lives, the other will die.” Kidnapped a day short of her twenty-fourth birthday, Skye Sedgewick struggles to uncover her captor’s motives. Damian Caballero is not only impossible to read, but also dark, troubled, and unflinchingly brutal. For twenty-one days, Skye holds on. But on Day Twenty-Two, she yearns for the sweet slumber of death. Because on Day Twenty-Two, Skye realizes that her only way out means certain death for one of the two men she loves. Intended for mature audiences due to violence, sex, and language. Subject may be disturbing for some readers.

Review: The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between - My kryptonite: I’m kind of the fluffy bunny for my blog, the low angsty, funny read girl. I prefer to laugh than cry during my reads. But every once in a while I dip my toes into dark waters. The kind where the laughter is more of the hysterical kind because it’s either that or lose your mind. Nothing draws me deeper into those dark waters than a couple whose love is a bit twisted. My OTP (one true pairing for those who’ve never shipped) is a couple who did unspeakable things to each other, committed acts that make no logical sense to other people, yet couldn’t stay away from each other. So for those who aren’t sure - there is no love triangle, but there is violence and tragedy. This is a tale of darkness and light, beauty and horror, but above it all, it’s about love - the kind that endures, the kind that forgives, the kind that overcomes all. When I see that, I can’t help but read on. All the feels: Emotionally, the writing is very evocative and poignant. There were moments where I gasped, cried, laughed and sighed. It gave it all to me and while dramatic, I never felt that it went into melodramatics because the darkness isn’t without consequence, and prices are paid for each and every action taken. Best of all, it (eventually) gave me the fuzzy warm feels that all good romances should. I wouldn’t read spoilers beforehand: I went into this story blind, and I truly believe that’s the best way to experience it, so I am being deliberately vague with my review. Not knowing would would happen next kept me trepidatious. I was immediately swept up in the fear and the panic of those first few chapters...and yet I loved the way the story is structured, giving you just enough of the puzzle when you need it most to keep you invested. There are time jumps, so as things unfold in present day, there are flashbacks to the past, as well as chapters where you learn the full backstory of the characters. I couldn’t help but keep turning those pages well into the night. Skye’s an unusual heroine: She has a big heart and the conditions she survives and thrives under made me empathize with her and connect with her. The story alternates from first person for Skye to third person for everyone else, so it certainly feels more intimate when it came to her side of the story. Dah-me-yahn, damn you!: At first I was like Damian? What the ever loving hell, man? I started with alot of feels for this man, not the least of which was anger. Just the thought of him made me all stabby. Then the full story unfolds, little by little, and when the first of several twists was revealed...well I was a little horrified that I was softening. By the end of it all though? Yeah, Damian had me all in. So, those twists and turns: I would shave a hair off the rating because I could read the signs for each turn. Could be because this ain’t my first rodeo, or I have a lifelong love of romance novels and soaps. Still, it managed to spook me each time, like that scream that escapes you even when you know there’s someone waiting to jump out at you. The Bottom Line I loved it. This is a story goes from darkness into the light and it’s a hell of a ride getting there. I definitely recommend it for those who are into those angsty, redemptive love type of romances.
Review: The ending, made this book for me. - Author: Leylah Attar Genre: Mystery Thriller/Romantic Suspense Release date: August 4, 2015 # of pages: 273 Blurb: "Intense, gritty, and full of heart." They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. They lie. For 21 days she held on. But on Day 22, she would have given anything for the sweet slumber of death. Because on Day 22, she realizes that her only way out means certain death for one of the two men she loves. A haunting tale of passion, loss, and redemption, The Paper Swan is a darkly intense yet heartwarming love story, textured with grit, intrigue, and suspense. The beginning of the book did grab me. I was so curious as to what was going to happen. I was reading as fast as I could. However, it did start to slow down and I was beginning to think, is this a romance book or just a thriller? I had a love/hate relationship with the main characters. They had very likable characteristics and very unlikable ones. I really fell in love with some of the other characters as well, but wanted to kill some of the others. “if you close your eyes and think about someone you love, what comes back is not a precise list of hair color, eye color, or the things that go on their driver’s license. Rather, it’s the bits and pieces that seep through your consciousness, the things about them that you never realized you were storing away.” I would like to say how beautifully written this book was. This author defiantly has a way with words. This was a thriller/ romantic suspense novel for sure. However, we didn’t really see the romance side until about 66-70%. The story was separated in to sections told by Skye (1st person) and then switched to Damian (3rd person). This was confusing to me which lead to the 4 stars. You read about the series of events that take place before, during, and after Skye is abducted. The relationship between these characters was really defined by a quote in the book, which I really loved. “we are a question that hasn’t been answered yet, a hiding place that hasn’t been found yet, a battle that hasn’t been fought yet.” The ending, made this book for me. Everything was tied together wonderfully. It was a long ride to get there but I really do love a HEA. I would recommend this book to friends that liked this type of genre. It was somewhat violent and that isn’t for everyone. This author is very talented and I will be reading more from her in the future. 4/4.5 Stars 💚💚💚💚 😊

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,869,613 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,107 in Multicultural & Interracial Romance (Books) #340,171 in Genre Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,366 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between
*by I***. on August 8, 2015*

My kryptonite: I’m kind of the fluffy bunny for my blog, the low angsty, funny read girl. I prefer to laugh than cry during my reads. But every once in a while I dip my toes into dark waters. The kind where the laughter is more of the hysterical kind because it’s either that or lose your mind. Nothing draws me deeper into those dark waters than a couple whose love is a bit twisted. My OTP (one true pairing for those who’ve never shipped) is a couple who did unspeakable things to each other, committed acts that make no logical sense to other people, yet couldn’t stay away from each other. So for those who aren’t sure - there is no love triangle, but there is violence and tragedy. This is a tale of darkness and light, beauty and horror, but above it all, it’s about love - the kind that endures, the kind that forgives, the kind that overcomes all. When I see that, I can’t help but read on. All the feels: Emotionally, the writing is very evocative and poignant. There were moments where I gasped, cried, laughed and sighed. It gave it all to me and while dramatic, I never felt that it went into melodramatics because the darkness isn’t without consequence, and prices are paid for each and every action taken. Best of all, it (eventually) gave me the fuzzy warm feels that all good romances should. I wouldn’t read spoilers beforehand: I went into this story blind, and I truly believe that’s the best way to experience it, so I am being deliberately vague with my review. Not knowing would would happen next kept me trepidatious. I was immediately swept up in the fear and the panic of those first few chapters...and yet I loved the way the story is structured, giving you just enough of the puzzle when you need it most to keep you invested. There are time jumps, so as things unfold in present day, there are flashbacks to the past, as well as chapters where you learn the full backstory of the characters. I couldn’t help but keep turning those pages well into the night. Skye’s an unusual heroine: She has a big heart and the conditions she survives and thrives under made me empathize with her and connect with her. The story alternates from first person for Skye to third person for everyone else, so it certainly feels more intimate when it came to her side of the story. Dah-me-yahn, damn you!: At first I was like Damian? What the ever loving hell, man? I started with alot of feels for this man, not the least of which was anger. Just the thought of him made me all stabby. Then the full story unfolds, little by little, and when the first of several twists was revealed...well I was a little horrified that I was softening. By the end of it all though? Yeah, Damian had me all in. So, those twists and turns: I would shave a hair off the rating because I could read the signs for each turn. Could be because this ain’t my first rodeo, or I have a lifelong love of romance novels and soaps. Still, it managed to spook me each time, like that scream that escapes you even when you know there’s someone waiting to jump out at you. The Bottom Line I loved it. This is a story goes from darkness into the light and it’s a hell of a ride getting there. I definitely recommend it for those who are into those angsty, redemptive love type of romances.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ending, made this book for me.
*by J***C on August 7, 2015*

Author: Leylah Attar Genre: Mystery Thriller/Romantic Suspense Release date: August 4, 2015 # of pages: 273 Blurb: "Intense, gritty, and full of heart." They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. They lie. For 21 days she held on. But on Day 22, she would have given anything for the sweet slumber of death. Because on Day 22, she realizes that her only way out means certain death for one of the two men she loves. A haunting tale of passion, loss, and redemption, The Paper Swan is a darkly intense yet heartwarming love story, textured with grit, intrigue, and suspense. The beginning of the book did grab me. I was so curious as to what was going to happen. I was reading as fast as I could. However, it did start to slow down and I was beginning to think, is this a romance book or just a thriller? I had a love/hate relationship with the main characters. They had very likable characteristics and very unlikable ones. I really fell in love with some of the other characters as well, but wanted to kill some of the others. “if you close your eyes and think about someone you love, what comes back is not a precise list of hair color, eye color, or the things that go on their driver’s license. Rather, it’s the bits and pieces that seep through your consciousness, the things about them that you never realized you were storing away.” I would like to say how beautifully written this book was. This author defiantly has a way with words. This was a thriller/ romantic suspense novel for sure. However, we didn’t really see the romance side until about 66-70%. The story was separated in to sections told by Skye (1st person) and then switched to Damian (3rd person). This was confusing to me which lead to the 4 stars. You read about the series of events that take place before, during, and after Skye is abducted. The relationship between these characters was really defined by a quote in the book, which I really loved. “we are a question that hasn’t been answered yet, a hiding place that hasn’t been found yet, a battle that hasn’t been fought yet.” The ending, made this book for me. Everything was tied together wonderfully. It was a long ride to get there but I really do love a HEA. I would recommend this book to friends that liked this type of genre. It was somewhat violent and that isn’t for everyone. This author is very talented and I will be reading more from her in the future. 4/4.5 Stars 💚💚💚💚 😊

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beautiful devastation
*by M***A on September 3, 2015*

I am haunted by this book. I have so many words to describe this book, and yet I feel that it won’t be enough to truly express the way I feel about The Paper Swan, by Leylah Attar. It’s a struggle, a fight, a love story, a trap, a storm, and I couldn’t put it down. As soon as you start this story you are immersed into darkness, you meet Skye who seems to still have her humor and kick-ass personality, all the while she is taken. She is a wealthy young woman, and you want to make assumptions about her, and all I can say is, make every assumption you want, because Leylah is going to blow your mind! I knew Skye would be different. Come on she is thinking about her headline while being dragged to God only knows. ‘KILLER SHOES’ “the image would feature a deadly, lacquered heel sticking out of my abductor’s body” She is faced with death, and in death you are faced with images of loved ones you have loved the most, some you haven’t thought about, but never left your soul. Terror hovers over her, as her captor is confident, his stride is slow and careful. He pushes her to a breaking a point and tortures her physically and emotionally. Damian, the captor is good looking; mysterious with a great body, but his eyes are black and only hold vengeance. You question him, you believe in him, and you hate loving him. At times Skye would retreat to her childhood memories, where she was best friends with a boy 4 yrs older than her, named Esteban who is the son of her nanny who they call MamaLu. I think she recalls these times, because they are salve to her emotional wounds. Through the childhood memories Leylah gives us best friends that are from two vastly different worlds. One poor, one rich, but to one another they are playmates, protectors, and soulmates. Esteban and Skye were enchanting together. “What do you do, Skye?” he asked. “I fight back and I fight hard.” “Ready?” he said. “On five.” 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … Skye reminds herself of where she came from, in order to fight back against her captor. However, something will change between the captive and the captor and the world around them will build up and slowly crumble to ash. Leylah presents us with characters that are a result of their environment; they are a result of a series of links made for them by adults in their life. Now adults themselves, how do you survive, how do you change, grow, and make the world your own? How far would we go to protect our own blood? There is always a reason behind the choices we make. Those choices will always have a consequence. “You always don’t get the treasure by holding on. Sometimes the magic happens when you let go.” This story was poetic, well written, twisted, and passionate! It had everything! Prepare to be devastated in the most beautiful way! (marla, after this page book blog)

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