Review: Perfect Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2014
Please note:If you are offended or annoyed by cussing, then don't read this.If you don't like stubborn female characters, then don't read this.If you wish for a damsel in distress that constantly needs saving over and over again, then don't read this.However, of you love an independent female lead with multiple independent supporting characters who all use sarcasm to make it through day-to-day issues, then you will love this book. This book is fast paced, and shows a beautiful arch of Teagan's emotional growth as she becomes an adult living in an adult world.I am sick and tired of books that use formal and repetitive outlines and dry dialogue. I hate stories that make the female so unbelievably unaware of herself that the reader can only wonder how she remembers to breathe. And I am absolutely tire of writers who write in such an obvious way, obviously making plot points to carry the story further, or obviously creating dissonance between characters to create emotional reactions. This book was not guilty of any of these things, and it was so nice to finally be able to read a story I didn't have to skip through just to finish it.What I appreciated most about the book is the natural flow of the story, especially the dialogue. Everything was put together well, and if there were any issues with the story, I was entertained enough to not even notice. I laughed out loud through out the story, I cried occasionally as I felt Teagan's pain, and I laughed while I cried for her pain. The story had great character development and it felt so flawless and subtle with how the characters unfolded. I read another comment about being worried readers might not like how fast the story unfolded, but that was my favorite part! I didn't want to put it down, and it flowed effortlessly. And again, I loved the subtlety used in developing the story.Yes it was fun, but I was a sad fun, as we watched Teagan's life quickly fall apart and slowly get put back together by her friends and herself. Everyone needs a friend like Quin! And Rebel, of course.Definitely recommend, if you are looking for a fun, quick, entertaining, and enthralling read.