Review: Great story, great characters. What more can you ask for in a book?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 4, 2013
*I received a free e copy of this book, from the author, in exchange for an honest review*Honestly, this book was great. The author has such an amazing talent. The entire time you are reading this book it doesn't feel like a book. Does that make sense? It feels like you have stepped into another world. You can see the scenery, hear the words, feel the emotions. Anna Cruise is definitely a very talented writer.I adored the main character, Abby. She felt like every other typical young adult. You could totally relate to her emotions. It felt like being 18 all over again as I was reading. The sibling rivalry, the self doubt.The leading man, West Montgomery (how great is that name?!) was practically perfect in every way. Any girl who reads this book will instantly fall in love with him. He is every woman's fantasy of the perfect man. All except for the violent temper that is. He's loving, gentle, kind, thoughtful, sensitive, kick ass, attentive....the list could go on and on.And then you have Annika. There are no words to express my hatred of her so I won't even try. Since I know that this is what the author was going for I say, kudos to you. You made me feel exactly as I was supposed to. She was a villain if ever I read about one. And with family like her....who needs enemies?I really enjoyed getting lost in this story. I picked it up and never put it back down. I read it straight through in one day. It's just one of those books that grabs you from the very first sentence.."The music was too loud, the boys were too obnoxious and there was too much vodka coursing through my body." How could you not keep reading after that?Can't wait to read the next chapter in the epic love story that is Abby and West. I would recommend It Was You to any fan of YA fiction. It was simply fantastic.