Review: 4 Refreshing Stars for Cass & Flynn
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2013
Curve is a cute novel which brought me right back to my high school years.  It brings out all of those high school feelings and insecurities. Cass is a relatable seventeen year old who falls for her best friend's brother, Flynn. Cass has never had a boyfriend or even had a boy interested in her at all.  She's insecure, doesn't feel pretty and just leads an boring life.  Neve and Cass are best friends and do all the things typical teen girls do.Cass is involved in a prank (unknown to her) that is to be played out at a school dance involving Rob who is a jock at the school.  This prank will humiliate her in front of the entire school.  Flynn is aware of the prank and saves Cass before it gets out of hand.  Over the next few days Cass and Flynn become close and develop feelings for each other.  It was really cute or let's say refreshing to see these two become a couple.  Young love is always such an experience.  As Flynn shows her his feelings, Cass develops more confidence.  Again this is all new to her. I simply adored Flynn.  He is such a respectful young man.  He always thought about Cass' feelings and was just a true gentleman. There is such an innocence to their relationship which you don't see often.However, Rob is not completely done with Cass and intends on carrying out the prank. A horrible event occurs involving Rob and it almost destroys Cass. She's hurt, sad and depressed. She has also lost the confidence that she has gained. And for some reason Cass blames Flynn for the events which have happened. I didn't quite understand why she blamed Flynn and pushed him away, but I was still sympathetic toward Cass and felt her pain. Flynn on the other hand is so patient with Cass, but is also hurting that she pushes him away.I really enjoyed Curve.  As I was reading the story just felt effortless. Although I've been out of high school for quite some time now, I related to Cass on many levels and I think others including teens her age may as well. Nicola Hudson did a very good job writing a relatable story with a mature and dark topic. It's emotional at times, but also such a cute love story between Cass and Flynn that represents their age.  In the end it made me smile.