51 pages 1 hour read

Jamie McGuire

Beautiful Disaster

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Before You Read

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In Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire, first-year student Abby Abernathy catches the eye of Travis Maddox, an underground fighter at Eastern University. Despite initially resisting his bad-boy allure, Abby eventually becomes romantically involved with Travis, navigating a tumultuous relationship filled with jealousy, possessiveness, and intense emotions. The novel includes depictions of abusive relationship dynamics.

Reviews & Readership

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Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire has polarized readers. Some praise its gripping romance and dynamic characters, specifically the chemistry between Abby and Travis. Others criticize the unhealthy relationship dynamics and predictability of the plot. Overall, its intense love story captivates, but its portrayal of romance is controversial for some.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Beautiful Disaster?

Readers who enjoy intense, emotionally charged romance novels with complex characters and drama akin to novels like After by Anna Todd or Slammed by Colleen Hoover would likely be captivated by Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster. This book appeals to fans of new adult fiction who appreciate passionate and tumultuous love stories.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Education

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Topics

Love / Sexuality

Education