Review: 3.5/4 stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest reviewChasing Olivia begins two years into Trace and Olivia’s relationship.  Wanting to get away from recent bad news and wanting to keep their relationship fresh and new Trace decides to embark on a road trip with Olivia.I enjoyed Trace and Olivia’s story.  I liked the difference in their personalities; Trace is witty and cocky while Olivia is more reserved and quiet.  They are polar opposites, but they understand each other and I think they made a great book couple.I felt the story was slow and often times statements or thoughts became redundant.  I often found myself reading the same thing a few pages later or a few chapters later.  The story was also more of a day to day in their relationship which at some points did become a bit boring.  However, it was a great vision of the everyday of young relationships and I loved all of the characters!  I also felt that end was beautifully written and I did find myself on spotify listening to Jason Castro’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow.  I loved the music that was incorporated into the book and found myself smiling while listening to some of the songs.  Music in books truly connects the reader to the characters and I thought it was very well done in Chasing Olivia!