Review: Auto-buy author for this reader
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2014
Oh how I love the way Julie Johnson writes a story! She brings it to life on the pages where every word, line, paragraph and page is written intelligently.There’s a perfect blend of light and dark in both the dialogue and storyline, and the romance and suspense is well-balanced as well. Yes, you could say I absolutely loved “Like Gravity” and fell head over heels for Finn and Brooklyn or “Bee” as Finn lovingly calls her.When a tragedy occurs on a trip to the supermarket, six-year old Brooklyn and her mom become victims of a horrendous crime. Fast forward fourteen years and Brooklyn, now twenty, is still caught in a web of grief and loss. She’s closed-off, unhappy, and really just a difficult person to be around. She’s built walls around herself. Her childhood friend and college roommate, Lexi, is just about the only person who can connect. Lexi is a feisty and strong-willed individual, who is the kind of friend you thank the stars above that she’s in your camp. As Brooklyn begins her sophomore year in college, a collision with a water hydrant and the sexiest guy on campus brings a whole new set of challenges into her life with a hint of past and present colliding.A suspense-filled plot of revenge weaves its way throughout the storyline as well. The author does a great job of hiding most of the clues. One small electrical problem gave way to me drawing the right conclusion to solving the puzzle -- but otherwise, the suspense held solid.The growing relationship between Finn and Bee is written beautifully with some of the best dialogue and quotes I’ve read. With the inclusion of so many beautiful passages of text and some memorable laugh-out-loud moments, this one has it all. Finn is one of the kindest and gentlest heroes in recent memory. He’s downright unforgettable. The very emotional and touching relationship between these two builds slowly. Often I just wanted to reach out and hug him for being there for Bee with just the right touch or knowing the perfect words to speak.A wonderful story built around learning to deal with your past and move forward. Both Brooklyn and Finn have spent a lifetime alone surrounded by sadness and loss. Together they are able to put the past behind and look towards a future filled with happily-ever-after. Like Gravity" pulls this reader in and towards another auto-buy author.