Review: Great story, heart wrenching at times
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2013
I'm so torn on how to rate this book.  I think the story is better than the first book (which I loved!) but this one gets sad.  Very sad.  (NO spoilers coming).One thing I LOVE about Rogers' writing is how he has one narrator but very smoothly transitions between the different characters points of view.  His characters are so well developed.  You feel what they feel, you see what they see, but it's one strong voice telling the story.The story covers about 20 years and the jumps from one time period to the next are a bit jerky.  I had to keep flipping back to see how much time had passed or what year we were in.  I think this could have been split into two book - one ending about 60% through.  I would have liked to learn more about Jay and Lucky's relationship, especially in the early years.I love Sue.  From the moment she showed up I wanted to be her friend. She's strong and good and loving.  In the beginning she reminded a teeny bit of Anne Shirley because she's so adventurous and not at all afraid to play with the boys.I'm buying the third book tonight but if it's as sad as this one I won't be reading any more of this series.  I know happy isn't always realistic but this one really broke my heart! I will most definitely look for other books by Rogers.