Review: 5 Tremendous Stars for a brilliant debut!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 1, 2014
I finished this book 2 days ago, and i still cant seem to get my emotions in check. Jake and Trish have taken up residence in my head and heart and they probably wont be leaving anytime soon.When Gigi asked if I would be willing to read her book i thought sure, why not? I didn't know what to expect, but i certainly wasn't expecting to have my mind blown by a new author with her debut novel. I still don't think that there are enough words to say will do justice to the beauty of the story that Gigi has created. 5 stars just doesn't seem to be enough. Books like Unbreakable are the reason that I love to read.For me, when an author can provoke so many emotions in a reader, and make a reader feel as though they are right there by the characters side, that's what makes a good story. And this novel had my emotions all over the place. There were times when the silly banter between the group of friends had me laughing out loud and in the blink of an eye, that laughter turned into ugly crying. Yes, you will need tissues....and lots of them.Trish Wilson's boyfriend Dylan died in Afghanistan while serving his country. His death, coupled with the passing of her father in the same year, left her broken hearted and afraid to love again. Jake Oliver was Dylan's best friend. He's always had a thing Trish but he stayed away out of respect for Dylan. When Dylan was killed, Jake stepped up to the plate and became her source of comfort. It was a tragedy that brought them together, will it be a tragedy that tears them apart?This story is so beautifully written. The characters are so unique in their own ways and well developed. I felt as though i was right there with them with each page I turned. The plot is thought out and it is apparent that a lot of thought and research went into several aspects of this book. To say I am impressed is an understatement. BUt what I loved most in this book is the message that I walked away with: A little bit of love, faith, and prayer can go a long way if you just believe.I cant recommend this book enough and you can be sure that I will be stalking Gigi for more books. A top 5 of 2014 for me without a doubt. Simply put, it's brilliant. Well done Gigi!