Review: Gifted by author for an honest review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 16, 2014
I'm nothing special, never have been, never will be. But for a while Joel made me feel special. Then he left me and went to New York. That was 8 years ago, we haven't spoken a word in those 8 years. I've never gotten over Joel, now he's coming back to London...to stay.Joel, Ava, Adam, Jules, Matt, Daniel, Leah and Hannah drifted through University together, and stayed very close in the years after, Joel being the only to move away. Joel and Adam were the notorious playboys, hooking up with a new girl every time one glanced their way.Ava was your average college student, but below average on the attention she drew from the opposite sex. Somehow Ava and Joel ended up in a secret relationship, but would it last if Ava couldn't fess up to her friends. What would happen to them when Joel leaves for New York?The author of Hopeful tells a very real emotional, yet hopeful story. This story is full of longing, and I think everyone is pulling for the underdog in this book. She sure left us with a bit of a wanting more, but the best Writers always do.I loved this story, but at times felt anger with Joel. Now that I am finished, he's working his way back into my heart. I was constantly pulling for Ava, who can't resist the underdog? I can't wait for this author to finish her story, and see what else she has up her sleeve for the rest of their friends.A great Read, I highly recommend this book.