Cry Baby by Ginger Scott

Review by Amy Wow! I think Cry Baby turned me into a great big cry baby! Ginger Scott’s words tore out my heart, ripped it up, and then put me back together just to do it all again. This was one emotional roller coaster of a ride. Tristan has been handed a rough existence. Born into the gang life, he continues to do what he has done since he was a child. He remains loyal to the gang, his adopted family, even if that means lying, committing crimes and putting his life and those he loves on the line on a daily basis. What makes Tristan unique, though, is he has potential for so much more. He attends school on a regular basis and his teachers and counselors see hope for him. Unfortunately, he does not recognize the potential in himself. Riley, oh how I loved her. She is a spunky go getter who is not afraid of anything, including Tristan, who does everything he can to distance himself from her. A lover of basketball and a fighter by nature, she pushes her way into Tristan’s life. She began to steal his heart, just as she will steal yours, and that is when things get complicated. Tristan knows in order to protect Riley, he needs to keep her at arms length, but she does not make that easy. Will Tristan and Riley find a way to overcome their differences and the dangers that stand in their way? This was such an emotionally draining read. I connected deeply with both Riley and Tristan. I wanted so badly for Tristan to find his way and make a happy life with Riley. His gang made sure he knew that wasn’t and option, but Riley refused to stand back and watch him throw his life away. She saw a part of his heart that he had never revealed to anyone before and she was determined to help Tristan find a different lifestyle. What will Tristan do when his gang has made it clear there is no way out. This was not a genre I would normally pick up, but the blurb peaked my interest and I am so glad I read this one. It was a deeply poignant read, and I highly recommend you add this one to your TBR list. You won’t be sorry. **ARC provide by author for honest review**

Release Date: June 22, 2018

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