Review: Loved!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2013
I just can't get enough of this story! If you read my Find You in the Dark review, then I don't think it is any mystery that I am over the top in love with everything about this story. So, when I heard that there was a novella coming out, I dropped everything else to read it. Cloud Walking is not a continuation of Find You in the Dark. Rather, it focuses on Daniel and Rachel's story. They were such essential supporting characters in Find You in the Dark that had their own story playing into Maggie and Clay's story. So, it was so nice to get both of their perspectives on what was going on with them through it all.“Love shouldn't make you feel like that. It should be as natural as breathing. It should happen between two people because it grew there out of something beautiful.”Rachel has had feelings for Daniel since they were kids. But, she has had to watch him chase after girls, namely his most recent on again off again girlfriend, Kylie. Rachel has spent her life being the peace maker that takes care of everyone else with no thought for herself and has approached her relationship with Danny in the same manner. And now, she is just about fed up.“Daniel Lowe. My savior. My perfect guy. The boy who would never love me the way that I loved him.”Daniel has been like the protective older brother to Maggie and Rachel. Everything has been perfect until Maggie starts pining after Clay and Rachel starts becoming hostile towards him. Through all of this, he starts to see Rachel in a different light. But, he is terrified of screwing up their friendship.“If I've ever made you feel less than crucial to my life, I apologize. Because you are important to me. Actually important doesn't even cover it. You are fundamental to who I am. There is no Daniel Lowe without Rachel Bradfield.”I absolutely love both Rachel and Daniel but I couldn't help but be so excited when Rachel would speak her mind. I felt so sorry for her. She allowed those around her, especially Daniel to take advantage of her people pleasing nature. Daniel could be blind at times but he really was such a great guy that just needed a wake up call!“I just want to be the only thing he sees. I want to feel like we're walking on clouds together."Once again, the alternating perspectives helped to make this complete perfection. Not only do we get a little more of Clay and Maggie, but we also get to see some of the exact situations from Find You in the Dark play out from Rachel and Daniel's POV.This is first novella that I have read. I have been hesitant to read any for fear that it just wouldn't be enough. I was surprised at how much was packed into this short read. I didn't have any problems getting hooked and felt that it was a great addition to this series. I so can't wait for Light in the Shadows!!!