Review: A wonderful read full of emotion.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
The one thing that comes to mind when I think back on reading Precious Things and that's emotion. There is so much emotion that can be felt throughout the book and I found myself getting wrapped up in the feelings and emotions of Isabelle and Evan. I could understand where Isabelle's anger was coming from why she felt the way she did towards her dad and the community college in which she felt trapped in.The chemistry between Isabelle and Evan is undeniable. The development of their relationship is important, but it doesn't take away from the story itself - the story of a girl who must realize that life may not always go as planned, but you must take the time to appreciate what you have.While Isabelle may have come off a little strong, Evan wasn't intimidated by her in the least bit. He matched her sarcasm and proved to challenge her in ways she least expected. He brought her outside of her comfort zone by introducing her to the music that inspired him. Little did Isabelle know that the music Evan introduced her to would prove to be helpful in her life in general, as well as in her English class.Everything flowed so nicely and I found myself getting lost in the music and the poetry introduced to Isabelle in the story. I even so much as looked up all of the Depeche Mode songs mentioned in the book. After listening to the song Precious by Depeche Mode, I couldn't help but see how well it connected to the story and described it perfectly. If you've never heard of it, take a listen after you read Precious Things.This was my first novel by Parent and I can honestly say that I enjoyed the depth she brought to the characters through her writing, as well as the thoughtful way she went about telling the story.4.5 out of 5 stars!