Review: Emotional Story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2013
Falling Behind is the story between Titus, Reese, and Candace.  They are best friends and sophomore's in high school.  Titus is in love with Reese but can't do anything about it because of a promise he made to Candace.  Reese and Candace are in relationships.  Titus sits by and watches his friends become consumed by their boyfriends.  They grow a part during the year.  Reese is in a relationship with Josh who is threatened by Titus and tries to control everything that Reese does.  Candace is in a relationship with Alex who abuses her.  Her friends see it and do their best to help her.  They all make some bad choices.  They are all just learning as they go.  Everything comes crashing down and their friendship is tested.  Candace becomes a victim to Alex's repeated abuse.  Reese becomes lost and Titus is just trying to be what they both need.This story was heart wrenching for me.  They are all so young to be subjected to so much pain and loss.  It shows you the strength of true friendship.  I was hoping to get more from the growing change in Titus and Reese's relationship, as well as a pov from Candace.  It did get a pretty well crafted story.  It's message was a little discerning.  I can say that a lot of friendships I had when I was in high school I thought I would have forever.  People change and life goes on.  They were so important though at the time. It shaped my adolescence and I wouldn't want to change it for anything.I really thought this was a pretty unique story.  I definitely am looking forward to reading more from this author and from this series.