Review: Why aren't more people reading this series?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2014
I came across this series when the third book, Recklessly, came out in late summer.  I loved the blurb for it and decided to add the series to my list.  I'm glad I came across it as I was pleasantly entertained by Documentary.I won't say it is the most unique or unpredictable of stories.  It isn't.  But there was something about these characters.  They are beautifully fragile, they are delicate with tough exteriors, shattered but glued back together...just not well enough to not show their cracks.I'm not just referring to Dylan and Kai either.  This book introduces a large cast and they all had something special about them.  But this is Dylan and Kai's story, so we should discuss them.Dylan has quit living her life for herself.  At the young age of almost 21, she's given in to a belief that she'll never be able to hold herself to and maintain a happy life.  We rarely see things as they are at that age regardless of what life throws are way, and Dylan has recently had something big rock her to the core.  Her view of her future has been blurred by it and keeping everyone at a safe distance has become the only way for her to cope.Kai understands Dylan's struggle and sees something in her that is missing from his life.  His world is a whirlwind of parties, alcohol, drama and women.  It should be the time of his life but it's full of secrets, scandals and a deeper need to find something that means more.Kai is a tragic sort of sweetheart.  Dylan is a confused sort of go-getter.  Together, they were a fun sort of couple.  They fight every step of the way, refusing to give into each other for some greater big-picture and denying each other the most important thing they each need.Documentary deals with some pretty heavy issues and I'm always a fan of an author who treats these tender issues with care and respect.  They don't all play out in this volume, but I'm hopeful that they do.As I mentioned earlier, it's a bit on the predictable side and it's rather long.  I found myself willing to skim a page here and there.  It contains a ton of backstory, reflection and set up of some other characters.  Although, I see the need for all of those, it could have been condensed a bit.This is one of those books that I wonder why I didn't hear a little more hype on it and the rest of the series.  I'm really looking forward to the other books, especially Recklessly which focuses on my favorite character from this book, Wes.  I also really hope to see a Leko story in the future (hint, hint, A.J.).