Review: Truly sweet HEA
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2014
This was definitely a very unique take on college romance.  It’s an aspect that one rarely thinks about unless they, or someone that they know, are in the situation.  The story has a very in-your-face take on the subject while writing in a mellow way that really highlights the real love between the characters, be they a couple or friends and family.  Brown is also a very descriptive and illustrative author.  She wove a brilliant tale that was easy to picture and immerse yourself in.  I noticed that every once in a while the writing was a bit forced, like the author was afraid to use too many contractions.  It stood out greatly against the premise that the story was being told by the main character, an 18 year old college freshman.  You go from being in her head to saying ‘people don’t talk or think like that.’  It was just enough to pop you out of the flow of the story.I really appreciated the fact that, although quite mature, the main characters were developed to suit their intended age.  Neither were wise beyond their years, and they definitely got into their fair share of scrapes, but they handled everything with the support of their family.  And that I loved.  The supporting cast in this novel was their families.  It added a sense of unity to the story.  Also, Brown illustrated how people can come together to overcome bumps in the road to make it seem smooth.  I found myself thinking how easy these characters had it, but thinking back it was anything but they just used their support system to come through it on top.This is honestly a sweet HEA type of story.  It took twists that I would have never expected but kept my attention throughout.  It’s definitely a feel good story with a kick.Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.