A review by kodom251999
Damaged Goods by L.J. Shen

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book jumps back and forth from childhood to adulthood. It gives us a window of their relationship. Lev went through a traumatic event losing his mother, and Bailey was with him through it. Bailey loses her way at Juilliard, but her first thought was Lev. Her dreams prove to be overwhelming at times, and she gives into the pressure that provides her relief. No one sees that coming, and it was heartbreaking. 

Lev really wants to go a different way from football. Bailey has always supported him, but convincing his father to support that seems like a no go. I loved that Dixie stepped into that situation. If left up to Lev, he would let the opportunity pass. Lev & Bailey both decide that they have to step away from one another so that she can get better. I loved this book! I loved being back in their world. This book gives us a window into drug addiction. I think  everyone has been touched by that in some way. 

“Life is a borrow, not a gift, Levy. Take advantage as long as you have it” Bailey