Review: Hard time putting down sweet YA romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2013
I enjoy all of Staci's books I've read so far. Even though this first book of the Dreams series is a sweet romance set in high school, adult readers will remember all the high drama and angst, and the teaser of ten years later in Reunion will send you right to the store to buy it.A nerdy girl is encouraged to add to her resume for that all-important college application. The coolest kid in school with the coolest girl on his arm is all frosting on the outside.Upper level classes and grades aren't enough for collegiate acceptance anymore, so Camille reluctantly chooses a drama class in her senior year. But like everything else she's tackled, she's a perfectionist. Rising to the challenge, Camille learns many lessons about herself, and about finding and reaching for the real things in life that matter. Her mentor, Jaylon, a gifted and sensitive drama student, hides his wounds and good side behind being cool, until he meets Camille and understands, too, that he can't hold on to things beyond his control.High school? Okay, very mature students who are forced into their roles by circumstances.Lovingly portrayed characters, told in multiple viewpoints, a fun read. Staci always stretches herself to provide well-researched and thoughtful circumstances in which to set her adventures.