Review: A book all should read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2014
If you've read the other books in the series, your well aware of who Shane is. You'd know how his loss affected Reid and Dylan. What we don't know is Shane's side. Part 1 of this book is full of Shane's life, of why he did the unthinkable, and what part Dylan played in it all. This is the part that helps us to understand why Dylan felt responsible for his death. I'll not lie, by the time Part 1 was done I wanted to hate Dylan. I just couldn't though. He has tortured himself enough over his choices and it's caused enough grief and remorse. This part of the book is full of denying and then accepting their homosexuality and how those around them would perceive them because of it. It also shows the abuse that both Reid and Shane suffered from their father both physically and mentally. Be prepared to shed some tears. It's hard to take in how cruel people can be just because of who someone loves.In Part 2, Dylan meets Conner. Conner has been through an emotional 2 years to say the least, but unlike Dylan he didn't let it keep him down. He rose from it choosing to take the better road. When the two meet the attraction is undeniable. However, Dylan meets his match in Connor. I loved the fact that Connor put down the date rule. This book expressed a homosexual couple without the stereotypes. It approached every detail just as if they were any other couple, yet also showed the awkwardness of how society assumes things of them. As with the other books in the series, Connor and Dylan go through some tough moments and circumstances.Part 3 is full of trying to become happy as both want to be. I love the ending! It's so appropriate and gives just enough of a glimpse of what's to come. The whole clan is there and we see a glimpse into each relationship from the series.This book as a whole is probably the best of all. It's a difficult topic to write about. Melissa Collins nailed it, it's full of emotion that will leave you raw and thoughtful during each part. It will make you want to hold the young around you and let them know how much you appreciate them. It will make you want to sit and talk to make sure your loved ones aren't experiencing problems. It may make you feel ashamed of words that have left your mouth and careful they don't leave your mouth again. It shows just how powerful words in frustration or anger are and how they can affect those we love.This book is a definite 5 star thought provoking read.You'll laugh, cry, smile, and blush throughout each part of the book.