Review: Exhilarating, Refreshing, and Pure <3
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
Another Fave of 2014I absolutely adored this book, to pieces. It was a different pace than what I am used to, in terms of NA. But I think this is why I adored and loved this one so much. It is sweet, full of new adventures, and also a book full of finding your true self. The author really blew my mind. It's like she wrote this book for me, knowing I needed something unique and something that I would devour. The character development of Abby and Beck and their story was beyond sensational. And the story itself was the right amount of exquisite and brilliant!I knew I was in deep as soon as I finished the first chapter. The way things start out had me gushing and laughing. Abby, our heroin, and Beck, our hero, meet in the most unlikely place ever. It is really very funny and puts a little twist on unconventional, like no other. But it was their unconventional. As the story progresses, we see quite a change in Abby. It's like Abby has been able to step outside that box of familiarity. Before this she was placed on the top-shelf to be only brought down when the time was necessary. So seeing her experiencing life, put a permasmile on my face.Becks and Abbys little road trip was fun. It was filled with laughter and a few tears. It was also full of letting go. That was new to Abby since she has been tethered to her parents, her whole life. She was able to let loose and live. To see all of this through her eyes, made me appreciate life that much more. For her also being a little naive, it made my heart soar. It made the situations on her journey, believable. It also had my hopes high for her and Beck. Beck went into this journey with her, knowing that everything would be new to her. I think he took that as a challenge to make this trip better than anything she has set her hopes on. It made me love Beck even more than I already did, and it also made me love Abby unconditionally.Lets talk about Abby and Beck. They were two peas in a freaking pod. They had insta-chemistry. You know when you are reading a book and the characters really grate on your nerves because they're just not compatible, to you? Well this is the complete opposite of that. Beck and Abby's chemistry is full of hope and is very exhilarating. That is actually how I felt after reading chapters and chapters of awesome. I was exhilarated. I couldn't wait to see where their journey would take them. Beck really goes out of his way to help Abby feel everything and to experience it to the fullest as well. Beck is very focused on helping Abby to appreciate the simple things in life, that anyone takes for granted. He doesn't rush her, ever, but encourages her to take the leap. It was endearing. The way they interacted was also endearing. They are two people from different sides of the track, but two people who are completely the same. It's like once Abby and Beck were together, their puzzle to life was complete.I could not get enough of Abby and Beck. I need more of them, and I knew I did before the book even ended. With This Heart, developed into more than I could have imagined. The unique and believable feel to everything that happened, was simply perfection. And the added twist to With This Heart, brings life into perspective. And going through this journey in Abby's eyes we see her finally realizing she needed to live life to the fullest. As does everyone and anyone. It was beautiful. It was fresh. It was enthralling. But most of all it was pure. If you are looking for a sweet, sweep you off of your feet read, this is definitely the book for you. I give With This Heart 5 Heart-Pounding Stars!