Review: CBL Book Reviews :: Vacant by Evelyn R. Baldwyn
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2013
Vacant by Evelyn R. Baldwin is thoroughly enjoyable and realistically emotional.We follow the life story of Ethan, our shy and 'always been a loner' type male character, and his journey which leads him to opening his heart and life to another.He doesn't have much... but what he does have, he's happy and content with.Ethan is left 'alone' at a young age when his innocent father get's murdered...The book takes off from Ethan's 21st birthday, but past memories are recalled and you learn how the area's of his life manifested to where he is at that moment, sitting alone at his kitchen table, thankful for the 'very' little he actually has. You can not help but instantly fall in love with him.Moment's later, we are introduced to Emily, your leading lady...Against Ethan's better judgement, he opens his heart and home to Emily and so begins the basis of the tale.Not only did I thoroughly enjoy reading Vacant, the writing style and the easy, uncomplicated flow of the book was beautifully presented.A short, but powerful novella, Vacant is one of those books that will always be remembered long after you have finished reading it - It will grab a piece of your heart."Looking in the mirror, I see a man whose extraordinarily proud. While I may not be the mama bird watching her baby bird fly from the nest, there is still pride deep in my chest. Emily graduates today from high school. It’s an accomplishment, which given the circumstances, is astounding. Today is special, and it’s the first time I’ve ever worn a tie, so I check it one last time. My tie isn’t the only surprise I have for Emily today. I purchased my very first car this morning, and I plan to drive Emily to her graduation in a 1998 Toyota Corolla."Sure it has adult situations... but it's not at all about that. The major theme in this book is about growing up and growing together... accepting the things you cannot have and savoring the special moments in life, when all you can afford is to appreciate the little things money cannot buy.I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome of this book. I was sure it was an erotic read, but it didn't run that course. I was more of a New Adult if I have to sit down and compare genre's.  There is a young adult version available for those of you not old enough to read about naked people or... for those of you afraid to read about sex-y situations... It's essentially the same story, just without all the really steamy bits :) - If it doesn't have that sexy guy on the cover... you reading the kiddies version...lolIf you have only 1 hour left to live and you don't know how to spend that time... Quickly give your family and friends a farewell kiss and grab Vacant... I guarantee you will die happy and thankful for the life you have lived!