Review: A fast-pace young adult romance – that touches on the struggle with loss of a dear one.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
A fast-pace young adult romance – that touches on the struggle with loss of a dear one.I found my eyes watery a few times throughout this read, and overall enjoyed it. 3.5/5 stars based on one condition, that I wished there was more development between Henley (our Female protagonist) and Nate. There encounter and relationship may have seemed more “realistic”. The whole garage ordeal already has readers questioning that “realistic” “believable” quality of the novel; -- a slower more even-paced relationship-building would have toned it down. Aside from that, WHERE YOU’LL FIND ME is pretty addicting.I adore Nate, but Henley stayed on my good side as well (Which is rare for me to like both protagonists). I was a bit skeptic going into this book,--when it comes to Henley, who is struggling to balance between keeping her family, satisfy and – just – living. Only because most YA books with this scenario, the protagonist always ends up causing problems for others and are annoying. Henley however was okay. I found her okay. And as the blurb reads, Nate is definitely a charmer, I have no doubts readers will fall for him.The plot was unpredictable, but the overall pace of the novel was a bit too fast. I guess I am repeating myself, but I really think this book could have been better if it were lengthen and a few more scenes that pinpoint Henley’s transition from this depressed girl to opening up. Same goes for Nate. Because everything just zoomed by, there seems to be something missing … lacking.In short, a read that will touch you emotionally – I liked it but not love it. And for those who enjoy a stand-alone read – in which you can finish in a couple of hours, this is your book.