Review: Almost like a biography- not my kind of book
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 07 3, 2013
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review, via Lovers of Paranormal - Read 4 ReviewI really, really struggled.If this had not been a R4R book that I was obligated to finish, I'm not sure I would've of bothered.Opinions may vary, but for me, it felt like I was reading a wacked out biography, not a fictional story.Some of the parts were heartfelt, but the timeline and POV's were all over the place. Some events were repeated, or the writing was before a kiss, or after a kiss, and then suddenly you'd turn the page and it would be a year later. I really struggled trying to sort out where I was in the story, and where the developments were. There was no climax, and next to no character development. The relationship between Paul and Serena was just plain tedious for me, with not much development at all. Basically, it was kiss, fight, hate, longing, kiss again, fight, become "just friends", still want each other...And really, it just went on and on and on. Then there was the inevitable, sudden ending of Paul being dumped and he and Serena giving in to their desires to be with each other.However, there were parts and ideas that I really liked. The idea of the song, and how the two of them viewed it, worked really well. I also really liked how the author incorporated it into the title. It was also a really good depiction of reality, and I like how the author didn't cut or soften anything that we find in a teenagers life.I admire the author for her determination, and I'm sure other readers will like this book.Thanks for giving me a chance to read this, and I wish the author all the luck in the future with any more books that are to come.