Review: Book Review by Caroline
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2014
4.25 of 5 StarsFor original review see The Prism Book Alliance Blog onlineThis is a very easy read. There is very little angst, lots of sweetness and the odd mis-communication. Dillon and Adam suited each other from the very start. The only criticism I had was that their conversation came across as very ‘adult’ for a 2 such young people.Dillon had the most miserable childhood neglected by his 2 parents who were more interested in drinking and partying. Luckily for him he was resilient and able to keep himself together until the day he turned 18, then he jumped on a bus and got the hell out.For possibly the first time ever Adam has a little luck when he arrives at his destination. He meets Amy who not only gives him directions to her grandmothers B and B but smiles at him and seems to care. Dillon is left overwhelmed that strangers seem to care more about his wellbeing than his own family.Dillon is 18, in a strange place without friends, has no job and only a little money but he is the happiest he can ever remember. You can’t help falling in love with him. When he is introduced to Amy’s brother Adam his luck changes again. Adam is gay and wants to be friends.Adam is just what Dillon needs if only Dillon can trust his feelings enough to believe that sometimes people can be happy and loved. As Dillon is accepted into this surrogate family he is constantly fighting his own demons, believing himself not good enough, and waiting for the worst to happen. Adam is fighting his own demons too; his parents death and his last partners behaviour have left him messed up. Dillon is the first person in a long time that Adam has let in.Watching Adam and Dillon fall in love will make you smile. There are a few bumps in the road with badly behaved friends, an awful ex and a few misunderstandings but overall it runs smoothly and is incredibly sweet. Watching Dillon grow as a person and begin to value himself was perfect. I need a sequel now to find out how they are doing ;-)