Review: Absolutely Loved!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2014
If nothing else, my blog mates are persistent. A few of them had read With This Heart and kept gushing about it and telling me to read it. I finally conceded and now I am so happy they like to shove books down my throat (I say that with the utmost love.) With This Heart is a delightful read full of highs and lows. It’s absolutely hilarious but heart-breakingly sad at times. I adore Abby, she’s quirky, loveable, and “slightly-dysfunctional.”  She’s finally getting a chance to really live, and decides to go on a road trip. Her plans to go alone change once Beck enters the picture. Oh Beck, how I love him! He’s sweet and carefree. I fell for him the minute he spoke to Abby the first time.“I smiled then because I couldn’t help it anymore. It’s hard fighting relentlessly quirky charm.”I enjoyed every minute of their road trip. Their witty banter, her relatable thoughts and actions, their chemistry. They have some great adventures on this trip but it’s not without some heartaches along the way. I loved how Beck pushed her to do things she normally wouldn’t; helped her learn how to live. There was something so simple about their relationship, it felt so natural, and their connection was strong. Sure, they have a few obstacles, but overall, there was an ease to their love. With This Heart also has one of the best endings. It might be my favorite grand gestures of all grand gestures. It was so Abby and just adorable.“Our eyes told each other everything. They said ‘I love you’ even before we could verbalize the phrase.”With This Heart was told through Abby’s POV, and I loved that! It’s her story, not Beck’s. He remains a bit mysterious, just allowing us to know and love him as Abby does. That was enough for me. While often light-hearted, this story also had depth. It was more than just a love story. It was Abby's journey of self-discovery and learning to live for herself. This is a wonderfully written, sweet tale of young love and loving life.“Maybe the stars aligned perfectly when he walked into the funeral home and he was helpless to my alluring charm.”