Review: Work of Art
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2013
The Art of Life is in and of itself a work of art.  As cliché as that may sound, this book moved me.  I did start out reading it quite uncertain of its ability to change my point of view of most young adult novels published today.  Don't get me wrong, there are gems out there, but so many premises are overrun.  As I continued to read, I became absorbed in Isabelle's (female lead) character. She is your typical teenager, struggling to find her place in life, trying to fit in with her peers at school, dealing with self-esteem issues, and overcoming her self-effacing approach to dating.  However, what is most unfortunate is her situation at home with her mother. But beyond those matters, she is steadfast in maintaining her core values and is a good judge of character.  Jeremy (lead male), on the other hand, is brash without being insulting, confident, sensitive, and a steaming hot piece of funnel cake.  He's also dealing with a mysterious, yet heartbreaking past.  Together, Jeremy and Isabelle, slowly allow their lives to intertwine, to the point where one person becomes an extension of the other. Throughout their journey, barriers come down, strength takes hold, and trust is restored. I stayed up until the early hours of the morning to complete this book because I simply could not put it down. The emotions are keen and the humor is witty (correction, laugh out loud funny). Pick this one up!