Review: Once you get past the age difference, it is a beautiful romantic story of love and lost. A must read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2013
Where have I been and why have I not read this book before today? The Education of Sebastian was released in November of 2012 and I am just NOW reading it?! It's March of 2013!  I have not heard very much about The Education of Sebastian and am sad it is not getting the word of mouth spread around by readers that is deserves. I HIGHLY recommend this book to EVERYONE! I think it worries some readers of the age difference between Caroline (30) and Sebastian who is 17. Please don't let that stop you from reading this book and READ, READ, READ this novel. I promise you won't be disappointed!The Education of Sebastian is a sad, emotional novel that will pull on your heart. It is one of those books that will make you feel sad; sad for everyone involved and of course the two main characters. Caroline is a 30 year-old married military wife to David. She only married David at the young age of 19 to get away from her mother who was not really a mother to young Caroline. Caroline and David never really loved each other, he in controlling and uses Caroline to help his status in the military of having the perfect young housewife. When first married the two get stationed in San Diego, this is where Caroline first meets an 8 year Sebastian. Caroline took care of Sebastian because his parents were alcoholic drunks who ignored him. They had a special relationship where sparked his interest in all things Italian. Caroline and David were transferred to the east coast, 9 years later returning to San Diego Caroline sees Sebastian again, this time he is 17 but looking more like a man in his 20's. As the two reconnect sharing stories of their horrible home life they begin a romantic relationship and fall in love, having to hide their affair while trying to plan a future... together.I loved everything about this book. I love the character of Caroline, my heart ached for her but not as much as Sebastian. Yes the age difference is a bit strange and took me a little bit to get into their romance, I won't lie. Once you read more of their relationship together and understand their connection I completely forgot about their age difference and wanted nothing more than for them to be able to have their happy ever after. I just knew their affair would come to heads and drama would unfold. I was anticipating it at every page. I kept thinking every time they would sneak around this would be the moment they would get caught.The ending is heart wrenching... oh my. My heart was breaking into a million tiny pieces. I started reading The Education of Caroline (The Education Of... #2) ASAP! I couldn't let their story escape me even for a moment. I am totally invested into Caroline and Sebastian. I really hope they will be okay, this is definitely a must read series.I give The Education of Sebastian (The Education Of... #1) 5 Stars.