"Girl in the Clockwork Collar" Review

Date to be Published: May 22, 2012

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Number of Pages: 416

First Thoughts:

 Here we go again with yet another adventure, the characters ever witty some just as annoying as always. The world was built with precision and I really enjoyed the way the author was able to pull some realistic situations and place them in this time period. And Though I found this book tedious at times it was overall a quick and fun read for me. As for liking it better than "The Girl in the Steel Corset"? Well that's still to be determined.

Plot:

The plot was really well placed, though there were some instances I saw coming from miles away (I really wished it wasn't so easy to solve). But I also felt the author did a good job creating a deep and interesting plot, the romance was just as good as in the first book but this time with a little more Zest! I liked that the author complicated the romance even more, giving it a more deep and jagged edge to it. We were definitely able to see more of the personalities of the characters come out more in this book. As for the overall pace of the book, I felt it slow and fast at times, there were a few slow moments that I wished forward but in the end they were a necessity to better understand the overall story. I felt this book held the entire required and important element a plot must contain. Though not everything was resolved in this world most of what this story was about was answered and tied with a silver bow.

Characters:

Some of the characters were well created than others; while some outshined others and brought a certain element to the story other flopped and became weaker in this story. I'm not sure if the author is doing this on purpose but I'm sure these now weak characters will once again face a tragic event to catapult them to the  new them. I felt that Finley was different in this book, though she was a three dimensional character and contributed to quite a lot of this story, I felt her more vulnerable in this book, like perhaps a transformation I had missed in the first book was just now showing....and as for the other main characters I did in fact enjoy them, I loved their easy banter and ever evolving personalities, the only thing I wished was better was the minor characters, if only they were created with a little bit more Zaze, I could better connect with them and understand their part in this story.

Character Transformation:

There were a few transformations that took place, though they certainly weren't the ones I expected and I loved that about this book. I loved that the least expected character made that amazing transformation in this book...and near the end...just wow...I didn't expect that transformation. And though I felt some of the characters stepped back in this book I also believe that they needed to do that to move forward. And like I said I can't wait to see what this author has in store for them...I can only imagine the trouble they'll cause and be in to make these transformations. So overall though the transformations were minimum the ones that did happen were well written and created, none of them seemed unrealistic or unbelievable.

Description:

I found that the author did a good job describing the time period and scenery. I was able to picture each scene as if I was there, as if I was experiencing everything alongside them. Though I wouldn't say the description is poetic but it did have a way of drawing you in, getting you to notice the finer details and create a more vivid and more deeper picture of where they were at. And I loved that she didn't gloss over the more gross descriptions, I love it when an author isn't afraid to capture even the simplest image and write it into the scene, be it the sweat on the character or the flowers in the field...The amount of description fit this book just right, though at times I found the description to be a bit overwhelming it paid off in the end and made the slower moments worth that much more. Overall I enjoyed the description and had no problems reading through it by the end of it.

Style:

I liked that the author chose to write in different POV's. It really opened up their world and allowed as to get a better grasp on the story and understand it on another level. And where she chose to switch the POV's was placed with precision and at just the right moments. As for the writing itself, I believe she stayed true to her original style and was able to keep the same frequency from the first book, I didn't feel thrown out of balance with the style itself. I really enjoyed reading the language of this world and how she the author perceived it.

Quote of the book:

"Finley knew the remark was mostly directed at her, but she wasn't about to get her knickers in a twist over it. He was right. They weren't in London, and there was danger in this city for all of them."

Goodreads Summary:

In New York City, 1897, life has never been more thrilling - or dangerous.

Sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne and her "straynge band of mysfits" have journeyed from London to America to rescue their friend Jasper, hauled off by bounty hunters. But Jasper is in the clutches of a devious former friend demanding a trade-the dangerous device Jasper stole from him...for the life of the girl Jasper loves.

One false move from Jasper and the strange clockwork collar around Mei's neck tightens. And tightens.

Last Thoughts:

I would recommend this to readers who enjoy steampunk novels and anyone who is in for a good low gushy romance (yes there are those moments you want to go awww but I believed they were kept to a minimum in this book). I however don't recommend this book if you didn't enjoy the first book. If you found yourself struggling just to get through the first novel I don't think you'd do much better with this book, not much has changed in the way of style just the instances and revolving conflict. But overall I enjoyed the   look forward to continuing these characters journey; you just never know what Cross has in store for not only the characters but us as the readers.

My Rating:

The Syndicate Tour Pt. 2 (ARC Giveaway)

Hello fellow readers,

It's time for some fun again! I'm giving you the chance to enter my giveaway and win an ARC copy of the book "The Syndicate" it's due to be released July 9, 2012. How cool is this? To be able to read the advance copy of Shelena Shorts newest series?

For centuries, the Petrescu family has been protecting society from a danger that moves among the population undetected. Eighteen-year-old Vasi Petrescu has never had a problem carrying out his duty, but, when ordered to eliminate a seventeen-year-old girl, he is immediately taken out of his comfort zone.

The Syndicate has never targeted a female before, yet somehow this one has ended up on more than one hit list. Vasi would like to find out why, but there may not be time.

Now, he'll have to decide whether or not to keep her alive even if it means going against his own family.

The action, mystery, and conspiracy in The Syndicate will take readers on an immersing journey in which decisions are not only life changing, but irreversible.

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1). “She looks as though she's seen a ghost, but last time I checked, there weren't any in this room. And then I notice her eyes aren't locked on any apparitions. They're locked on my shoulder, or more specifically...my family tattoo.

 "I'm sorry," she says. "I have to go."

Nearly tripping over her own feet, she darts out of the room, leaving me to get my shot and stitches, all the while wondering why my tattoo scared the living daylights out of my target.” 

2). “I grab for my side and look up in time to see the shot gun in my face. Her finger is on the trigger and it's shaking far more than I'd like. I curse myself for my weakness-for actually letting this girl overtake me. I put my hands up in submission, still holding my dagger. Her arms are shaking, and I know she's going to do it.” 

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Breaking Beautiful Review

Publish Date: April 24, 2012

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Number of Pages: 354

First Thoughts:

To me this story was different from the over used, typical plot, it had elements of suspense, surprises that took some time to discover and the all-consuming need to continue reading it. Though I wouldn’t consider this a favorite of mine I did find it quite enjoyable to read. And the cover though not the most gorgeous out there does have some character of its own that helps draw the reader into the story.

Plot:

The plot held all of the required elements of a traditional plot plus even more. I found myself being drawn into each and every little incident and scene that was happening, this plot in a way was like a maze; some of the sub-plots and stories we were following along led to dead ends while others swerved and veered down different paths until we finally reached the finished product/line. I enjoyed that this wasn’t one of those books with the mundane plot, I liked that the author took time to create a colorful and creative plot filled with all a plot needs along with a whole bunch of ideas. Though there are a few ideas that already exist they blend in with the rest of the story and help build it to become stronger and more enjoyable. There were a few scenes I found that could have been cut; they just seemed to slow the book down more than anything. But overall the plot was well defined and fun.

Characters:

The characters were interesting, some more than others and while I could only really connect with the main character I did fine the other characters a necessary element to the overall storyline. Some characters were three dimensional and I was able to see the layers within their minds and souls but some characters lacked in this area and became flat and dull. But overall the characters that outshone the dull were the key characters that built this world and created a plot filled with angst and compassion; heartache and love.

Transformation of the character:

The best transformation was of the main character, she made such a gradual and big transformation that it made the story that much better. All of the transformations were believable and the characters that didn’t transform were just as good, it made the feel of the story more realistic. There weren’t really any issues in this area of the book and enjoyed seeing some of the characters change from something so little to something so big.

Description:

The description was beautiful at times; there were moments that had that poetic/lyrical feel while other moments were a little bit stiffer. I wish there were more moments of the poetic writing, it was so beautiful and I thought it really opened a different door inside the character. Another issue I found with the description is that I felt that there was too much dialogue, I felt this type of story in particular needed more description of the inner thoughts and feelings and less outer thoughts, the reader needed a little bit more description and a little less talking. Though I feel that dialogue is important and each story is different depending both on the author and the character themselves I do believe this is when the author needs to take control and paint a more detailed scene so that the reader can grasp a deeper truth to what’s happening. But overall it wasn’t all that bad; with a few minor adjustments this could be resolved.

Style:

I found the authors style to be good at times, I enjoyed that she started the story after the accident, it allowed us to be just as blind as the main character herself; it gave us a more enjoyable read. I did like how the author ended the chapters and all the breaks she made, the editing of this aspect of the story was well rehearsed and prepared, it allowed the story to flow more smoothly. So overall the authors style was unique and fun to read and though like I mentioned earlier about the dialogue  being too much it really didn’t detract from the story that much.

Quote of the book:

“I close my eyes against her words and let the blue pills carry me away to an ocean of red dresses, black pickups, and dead boyfriends.”

Goodreads Summary:

Allie lost everything the night her boyfriend, Trip, died in a horrible car accident—including her memory of the event. As their small town mourns his death, Allie is afraid to remember because doing so means delving into what she’s kept hidden for so long: the horrible reality of their abusive relationship.

 When the police reopen the investigation, it casts suspicion on Allie and her best friend, Blake, especially as their budding romance raises eyebrows around town. Allie knows she must tell the truth. Can she reach deep enough to remember that night so she can finally break free? Debut writer Jennifer Shaw Wolf takes readers on an emotional ride through the murky waters of love, shame, and, ultimately, forgiveness.

Last Thoughts:

I would recommend this to young teens and to any readers who enjoy realistic stories; this has no paranormal whatsoever so if you’re one of those readers this book might not be for you. I really did enjoy the overall finished product of this book and with a few changes or tweaks it could become something even greater. And the whole idea and lesson behind this story is one everyone should take to heart, it’s one of those kinds of books that makes you realize how lucky you are in life…to lose your memory and to slowly unravel the complex puzzle and unravel some painful realizations…well that takes a strong person and this author did just that. I will definitely be checking out future works by this author.

My Rating:



"The Stone Girl" Review

Publish Date:  August 28, 2012

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First Thoughts:

Can I just start off saying how beautiful this cover is? I really thought the publishers did a great job on depicting the main character of this heart-wrenching story. Though this book dealt with a serious issue I felt the author did a great job on allowing us to see the seriousness but adding in some lighter moments to make it more enjoyable and comfortable.

Plot:

There were plenty of things that happened to keep me entertained and the plot was in fact in my opinion a fast one, so much happened and you as the reader just wanted to keep reading to find out the ending and therefore I read this book in a day’s time. The plot itself hits all of the crucial points and the end was somewhat satisfying though not completely. All of the sub-plots helped move the story along, each one in fact had a variety of emotions to go alongside them but the most important thing is they contributed to the overall story, allowing it to become something even greater. Though there were some parts in this book that I didn’t particular agree with it wasn’t really my thoughts that matter because no matter what I think this stuff happens and whether people choose to be blind to it is up to them. But this book certainly opened my eyes up to the inner thoughts of a bulimic/anorexic.

Characters:

Okay so there were some characters I instantly connected with and then there were some that I had a very hard time connecting with. It was like trying to fit two different shapes together; it just didn’t work. But the characters I did connect was a good experience and though I found some of said characters to be weak and annoying at times I also found them to have inner strengths I didn’t know they had. Each character had their own personality and 3-D formation and even if they didn’t quite click with me they still contributed to the overall story. There were some annoying characters but then there were some characters you just wanted to go up to and hug so overall they balanced each other out.

Transformation of the character:

The main character Sethie definitely changed the most and with what she went through you can see why. I loved that her transformation wasn’t in any way rushed or unbelievable; I could actually go back throughout her story and see each and every place that caused a spike of change. As for the other characters some made some noticeable changes while others stayed the same but overall it was up to the character to decide to stay the same or allow their environment and the things that happened to them to change them. The inner workings of these transformations were fun to read and inspiring.

Description:

The description was definitely better as the story progressed, I found the beginning to lack something very important, though I can’t pin point exactly what’s missing but to me I found the description to be less smooth and poetic as it is in the second half of this book.  But in the second half there were some moments that literally took my breath away, the way the author chose to write the characters inner thoughts and feelings was very poetic and smooth, I loved reading those too few scenes, they really brought the book to another level. So overall there wasn’t too much detail and in some areas it was a little rough and sketchy while in other areas excelling.

Style:

The author’s style was okay but needed some improvement; I felt the beginning needed to grab the reader’s attention better that the inner thoughts of the character and dialogue needed to flow better than it did. I also felt that some of the scenes didn’t always flow well together, like perhaps the scenes were either rushed or wasn’t what the “character” wanted. But like I mentioned earlier all of this improved in the second part of this book and I had no trouble finishing it.

Quote of the book:

“She feels like a creature out of a fairy tale: a girl who discovers that her bones are really made out of stone, that her skin is really as thin as glass, that her hair is brittle as straw, that her tears have dried up so that she cries only salt. Maybe that’s why it doesn’t hurt….doesn’t hurt, because she’s not real anymore.”

Goodreads Summary:

High school senior Sarah Beth (Sethie) Weiss is disciplined. She has never cut a class in her life, has never had a grade below a B+, and has always been a favorite among her teachers. Her college applications are finished and she only ate six Ritz crackers today. But even on days when Sethie needs to eat more, there's always the toilet to make up for her mistakes. Sethie manages to get down to 104, and maybe if she works just a little bit harder, becomes a little more disciplined, she can get below 100. Truth be told, Sethie has more to worry about than her relationship with her body; but the deeper she descends into her disorder, the smaller her world gets and the harder it is to see her way out.

Last Thoughts:

I would recommend this to young teens and adults; to anyone who wants their eyes and minds opened to the ideas of these serious issues. Though I found it hear wrenching at times I really believe everyone needs to realize how they can affect the people around them that even the people who appear tough and strong have fragility about them that you don’t know about. I give this book 3.5 stars it was really between a 3 and 4 for me but I really enjoyed reading this book and aside from a few flaws I found in it I really just enjoyed hearing the author’s voice because isn’t that the most important part of the book?

My Rating:

Into the Mist: Silver Hand Review

Date Published: January 30, 2012

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First Thoughts:

It took some adjusting to get used to this authors style of writing and the concept of the world he created. The concept of the story was actually really interesting and once you started learning about the boundaries and ideas of the world it became easier and more acceptable to understand. Though at times I found myself confused on what was happening I was able to eventually grasp the idea and move forward. It was in the end a fun and fast read and with a little improvement it could become something even more.

Plot:

The plot was really tricky; there was a ton of sub-plots and conflict all within this story. I felt at times a little overwhelmed on whether I was in one world or the other. But there were definitely some really cool concepts being formed, the world that was building was becoming something in itself…the author was definitely clever when it came to creating a story filled with so many elements and surprises and even when I found it to be disorienting at times I also found myself impressed with the ideas itself. So overall the plot wasn’t fully built on a great foundation and lacked some in but it did have a fascinating storyline and followed along each plot point.  

Characters:

There were some characters that lacked the “touch”. Though they had potential to be a great asset to the story they lacked an important element. They also weren’t necessarily flat characters, they did have some life to them it was just like they were a painting and they lacked a certain color. But not all of the characters were that way, Gabe and Ellie were in fact created with some interesting qualities. And though I found Gabe a very weak character in the beginning I also found him to be a bit different as the story progressed. But in all, though the characters weren’t necessarily the winning element to me in this story they did bring some interesting texture to the story.

Character Transformation:

Gabe transformed the most in this book and I really enjoyed that it wasn’t at all rushed and unbelievable. We were right alongside him as the secrets and ideas were at last uncovered. And with those secrets and ideas coming to the surface Gabe all but had a choice to transform alongside them. As for the other characters there were some smaller and more discreet transformations, I really enjoyed that not all of them changed in this book, it leaves even more room for the characters to grow in the next book to come. And of course there were the characters that didn’t change at all but in my opinion they needed to stay the same, it made the world more real and believable, not everyone’s going to change, sometimes it takes more of destruction to change a person, in all I was pleased with this element of the story.

Description:

The description was pretty good throughout the story, at times it was really great, I was really able to picture it, I could just imagine being there, smelling the odors, hearing the sounds, and feeling the overall environment of their world. There were a few places that had a little too much description, it almost overwhelmed me to the point I was tempted to skip over it and move on but in the end that part was a very important part of the story and I can see the need for description. Though I wouldn’t call the description poetic I do think it had a nice smooth flow to it at times, the scenes were really well defined created.

Style:

I found the style to be interesting and unique, though I feel this ties closely to what I described about the plot, I did find the style to be hard to adjust to. The flip flopping between the two worlds had rough edges and at times was confusing.  But I did enjoy the POV’s I was able to see through, the two minds were so alike but in a way vastly different. This was definitely a one of a kind book.

Quote of the book:

“But it was too late. Whatever had been damned up inside Gabe for so long was coming up and out, and it was not the angry outburst he'd expected. He didn't know what it was. It was if someone else was speaking, haltingly, and from a remote corner of his aching heart, a truth that he knew only as he heard it spoken."

Goodreads Summary:

In the woods behind the park ... buried beneath the ground ... a secret waits.

Thirteen-year-old Gabe Wrenn is unsettled by his family’s move to the creepy old house on Byrnmor Street. Even more unsettling is the prospect of being the new kid in school on Monday, and the object of everyone’s gawking stares, when all he wants is to be left alone with his sketchpad.

But unsettled can’t begin to describe how Gabe feels when he first stands in The Woods, an old oak grove bordering the park behind his house, and a mysterious voice summons him to “the Door to the East.” It’s an epileptic hallucination for sure, and another sign that his bullying older brother Sam is right: Gabe’s nothing but a brain-damaged freak.

This opinion is not shared by Ellie Yvonne, the impetuous girl next door. With disturbing conviction, Ellie declares that Gabe’s epilepsy makes him special. It could even be the key to unlocking the secret of the Brynmor Witch’s bramble-choked grave at the heart of The Woods.

Last Thoughts:

I would recommend this book to sci-fi and fantasy fans. This has the elements to make a great fantasy and I think with a little editing it could become a much more rounded and fun read. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who is a light reader; it takes some effort to get into so if you’re one of the readers who reads just to relax this might not be the book for you. In all the ending left me wanting to continue reading this book, it definitely left you questioning on what’s to become of this world. In the end I enjoyed reading this book and it didn’t take me too long to read, this author has some great potential on creating a fun and great fantasy if only a little more practice.

My Rating:

New cover Reveal of "Darkhouse" by Karina Halle

Hello my fellow readers,

I'm honored to be able to reveal the new cover of "Darkhouse". The artist of the new cover is Bret Taylor, he did an incrdible transformation of the new cover; it so full of youth and beauty and If you haven't heard of this unique book or if you don't remember, here's the new cover along with a summary:

Enter the world of the highly-acclaimed Experiment in Terror Series by visiting...the Darkhouse:

There’s always been something a bit off about Perry Palomino. Though she’s been dealing with a quarter-life crisis and post-college syndrome like any other twenty-something, she’s still not what you would call “ordinary.” For one thing, there’s her past which she likes to pretend never happened, and then there’s the fact that she sees ghosts. Luckily for her, that all comes in handy when she stumbles across Dex Foray, an eccentric producer for an upcoming webcast on ghost hunters. Even though the show’s budget is non-existent and Dex himself is a maddening enigma, Perry is instantly drawn into a world that both threatens her life and seduces her with a sense of importance. Her uncle’s haunted lighthouse provides the perfect catalyst and backdrop for a mystery that unravels the threads of Perry’s fragile sanity and causes her to fall for a man, who, like the most dangerous of ghosts, may not be all that he seems.

Also "Darkhouse" is now available on Amazon for free (go buy it, I mean it's free!!), here's the link to the book on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Darkhouse-Experiment-Terror-1-ebook/dp/B0050Q6HQK/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AZC9TZ4UC9CFC

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Beautiful and Addicting

Date published: March 1, 2012

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First Thoughts:

There are books I go into not knowing if I’m going to like it or not but with Jolene Perry’s writing I now know I’ll always love it. The way she’s able to just pull everything together makes the reading that much more enjoyable and fun. This book definitely didn’t let me down, I loved every minute of it, the authors style of writing and the way she was able to mold these adorable (or should I say amazing) characters was perfect.

Plot:

The plot was filled with plenty of complex situations and emotional ups and downs.  It had all of the elements required of a traditional plot line but it also had an even more complex outline, there were sub-plots that seemed almost as important as the main plot and it really added a new level to the book. I felt that the author did a great job on tying up any loose ends, all questions, thoughts, or ideas were resolved by the last page. There were a lot of deep emotional conflicts, I loved that the author chose to insert a type of comic relief at the highest intensity moments; it allowed a serious situation to be a little less intense. The author was like a ninja in this book with her writing; she crept around some serious subjects but managed to make them subtle yet powerful. This story was definitely a great fast moving plot, there were plenty of scene changes and slower moments; overall great plot line.

Characters:

Sigh, what to say about these amazing, in-depth characters? There were so many great qualities about them, each one was painted with a different paint brush; each had his/her own personality.  I really enjoyed the fact that each character this author brought into this world had its own role, not one felt out of place or worthless. In fact I found that really none of the characters fell flat, though at times a particular character drifted away the author had an explanation on his/her behavior. Though I felt a little iffy about Sarah in the end I was happy to have met her. It’s nice to meet a new person once in a while even if you know you would most likely never connect with said character. I did feel a strong connection with Jay, he was just too lovable and well-built and Sky…well she’s has her own quirks and flaws that I love. I wish I could really meet these characters in real life, I feel they could really teach me a thing or two.

Transformation of the Character:

There were definitely some transformations that took place, one of them being Jay and the other being Sky. I kind of want to say Sarah made a transformation also but hers was subtle and can be taken as a hidden trait that was just revealed at the end, I guess it’s up to the reader to guess what it is. But the transformations of Jay and Sky were beautiful and amazing; I loved the fact that the author chose to gradually change them instead of waiting to the end to make them change.

Description:

The description was really well written and though out. Though I wouldn’t say most of the description was stand-alone I would say that the author was clever enough to incorporate it into the dialogue itself without being cheesy or overwhelming. The dialogue actually was really good; there were clues and description within it. But I have to say that the best part about the description is how she chose to describe this new world. Her words are almost lyrical sounding, like she’s chosen to describe her world through the beauty of poetry. But before you start to cringe at the thought of poetry remember it isn’t poetry, it just has that deep and beautiful sound to it. It just flows so nicely together that it reminds me so much of poems. But in an overall since the description was the right amount and was written with such grace.

Style:

This author has a nice and creative style, she chose to write in her own style and break out of the A-typical mold. She got creative with her description, she did a great internal monologue with Jay and she did a great job on both breaking the chapters up and creating subtle symbols. She did a great job on meshing an Indian/Alaskan culture with American society; it was both eye-opening and different. And one last thing I am so glad the author chose to write in Jay’s POV, it allowed us in my opinion to see more of the world and understand each sub-plot and plot better. We were able to connect easier with the characters and understand them.

Quote of the book:

“It feels like we’re on top of the world-our lips together, our bodies together. And it’s just me and Sky…just us…only us…Sky and Jameson. Because Sky and Jameson go together, and we’re awesome.”

Goodreads Summary:

Girl I’ve loved, girl I’m falling for. Now that they’re both in view, the problem is clear.

After losing Sarah, the friend he’s loved, to some other guy, Jameson meets Sky. Her Native American roots, fluid movements, and need for brutal honesty become addictive fast. This is good. Jameson needs distraction – his dad leaves for another woman, his mom’s walking around like a zombie, and Sarah’s new boyfriend can’t keep his hands off of her.

As he spends time with Sky and learns about her village, her totems, and her friends with drums - she's way more than distraction. Jameson's falling for her fast.

But Sky’s need for honesty somehow doesn’t extend to her life story – and Jameson just may need more than his new girl to keep him distracted from the disaster of his senior year.

Last Thoughts:

I would recommend this book to the fans of Jolene Perry, this book will definitely not disappoint, and this was an epic and fun read. I would also recommend this to young adults, though this can be enjoyed by almost any age, this has young complicated love written all over it. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who is opposed to love stories (There’s tons of love and heartache). I really enjoyed this book and it has definitely landed a spot in my favorites list, it was just so much fun to read and pick apart. Jolene Perry has become a top author I’ll be on the lookout for future books, her writing style has convinced me to read just about anything she produces! And if you haven’t checked out her first book “Next door Boys” I highly recommend you do it! Move over high top authors and make room for Jolene!

My Rating: