Review: Great book!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2013
Novellas are fun little reads that sometimes sneak in between novels in a series. At least that’s what I thought. I thought, I’d read Riptides to enjoy a light, fun little filler story that would keep me occupied until the next book comes out. But you want to know what actually happened? What happened is I fell in love with Enzo and got my heart ripped out. I went in thinking I’d enjoy a little Beckett/Rodriguez reunion and go on my merry way. I didn’t think I’d have a lump in my throat and an ache in my chest. And I certainly didn’t expect . . . that.That . . . was terrible. And not a, “Oh they were out of my favorite cookies at Trader Joe’s” kind of terrible. No, it was a, “I can’t live here anymore I’m moving away from my friends and family” kind of terrible. Which is exactly what Enzo does. And before you get mad that’s not a spoiler, it’s in the synopsis.So why would you want to read a novella that’s not a fun filler read and involves something terrible? Because it’s also this beautiful story full of beginnings like: Maren & Cohen getting married, Ryan & Hattie working on their new relationship, Gen & Adam growing together as newlyweds, and Whit & Deo whose love was the catalyst for the whole series. The novella focuses on Enzo, but we also get to see each of these couples take an important step towards a new stage in their lives.So yes, Riptides was emotional and not at all what I expected. But I’m all right with that. Because besides getting to catch up with all my favorite characters from the Lengths series I also got to know Enzo more. Which only makes me that much more excited to find out how his new life will begin in Enzo’s book, Almost Lover. ~Reviewed by Meagan