Review: A Must Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2014
*** Received a complimentary copy from Netgalley for Nerd Alert Book Love ***Fall Into Forever by Beth HylandThe story of Ivy & Jon is the story of two troubled souls who come together to see just how good life can be with the love of each other. This is the first book released by Beth Hyland and it was a wonderful story with just enough angst to keep the reader going and yet not so much that you feel that the story is too farfetched.“The problem is that I am finding myself way too attracted to Jon Preistly, and I can’t afford to make any more stupid mistakes in my life.” – Ivy McAllisterIvy McAllister is starting the 2nd semester at a new school far away from home because she is running from her past. The reader doesn’t get the full story for several chapters, but this keeps you going, wanting to know more.Jon Preistly is also a student at PSU and many see him as a tough guy who isn’t looking for more than a hook up. The first time the reader really sees the true Jon is when he is coaching Ivy off the roof of a house where she is attending a party.“But sometimes a minor inconvenience kicks events into motion so that everything in your life changes, leaving nothing the same.” – Jon PreistlyI really loved that Ms. Hyland shared the story from both Ivy and Jon’s points of view without retelling it. You get the back story through their thoughts as they experience things together.Though both of them are hesitant to get into a relationship for different reasons, they do end up together early in the books (like 20%), but, of course, everything doesn’t just go smoothly.“He’s no hero. Not even close. He’s more like a villain with a few redeeming qualities.” – IvyI love seeing how Ivy goes from seeing him as a bad influence and someone that she should stay clear of, to defending him to her friends even before she is in a relationship with him.The story talks about fate and destiny and how we all can follow it or create our own. The characters, while flawed, are also very much people I would want to have as friends in real life.“I close my eyes for a moment, hoping I’m not making a huge mistake. I learned long ago not to let anyone in too deep, and Ivy is rattling all sorts of things inside me I didn’t know were there.” – JonOne of my favorite things about this book was that Ivy and Jon accidently realized that they both knew American Sign Language and would talk back and forth around others without anyone knowing what they were saying. I love the idea of a “secret language” and they were so cute when they used it.Jon does have a few alpha tendencies that I think readers will like and Ivy isn’t just a poor, defenseless girl (at least not all the time). Though both of them have some deep scars, they can put those aside and help each other heal. I love this story and give it 4.5 (out of 5) stars!