Review: Awesome short story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2013
I went into this story not expecting much, but then got totally sucked in.  The lead female character, Mari, was so wonderfully sweet.  She had a harsh childhood which makes her very guarded as an adult.  Her fear to launch into a relationship with the magnetic and rich Devon Campbell is totally understandable.  She is weary of his intentions, and although you don't learn about all the things she went through in her childhood and even some of her experiences as an adult, you learn enough about her character to really care for her.  I thought she was wonderfully developed.  Devon Campbell was a dreamy guy and worthy as a romantic hero.  His character didn't feel as fully developed as Mari's, but he was her knight in shining armor.  It's surprising that he had such a crush on Mari in high school, but sometimes people can make an impression without even knowing it.  For only being a 100 page short story, I really felt that the relationship was fleshed out well, with just enough sizzling romance and turmoil.  Great job Missy Jane.  This was a winner.