Review: AMAZING!!  A MUST READ!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 17, 2013
To say I don't know where to start this review just doesn't describe my feelings for this book. This was just... What I mean to say is... Oh my gosh... Just WOW! Such an emotional journey of life, loss and a deep love that can and will survive.The story begins with Alex who is only 15 (but is described as an "old soul") who is on her way to stay with her grandparents while her parents take a vacation. When tragedy strikes leaving Alex crushed and heartbroken she meets Drew. From the moment they see each other Drew realizes Alex's immense grief and begins to comfort and console her trying to help her deal with her devastating loss. As this terrible time in her life envelopes her soul, she feels a gratefulness for Drew and wonders if he is an angel. But when Drew unexpectedly disappears, Alex begins to question whether he was even real.Drew has always been a loner and kept to himself. When he sees Alex for the first time he feels a chemistry and almost an immediate need to help her. Knowing that he is the only one seemingly to have a special connection with Alex, he feels the best thing he can do to help her is to stay close. Unfortunately there are circumstances in Drew's past that are out of his control and although he wishes to always be there for Alex, he quickly has to leave and never gets a chance to say goodbye.Although I would love to and feel a deep need to say so much more, I don't feel that I can without risking spoiling the story for those who make the decision to read this book. Skipping Stones is nothing like anything J.B. has written before. I would compare this novel with others that have had such a great impact they have ultimately been made into motion pictures. Standing ovation and applause to you J.B. for this story. Unbelievably beautiful and well-written. This book should come with a box of tissues. Even now that I've finished reading it, I can still feel the emotion, lump in my throat and tears threatening. This book touched me very deeply. Thank you J.B.Definitely 5 stars!