Review: Funny and sweet story of opposites attracting
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 27, 2014
Hadley is in college, working for her dream when she meets Jack, the guy trying so hard not to dream of anything. When things don’t exactly go the way Hadley had planned, she decides to live a little at the encouragement of her roommate David and with the help of her new friend Jack. Jack treats life like a vacation. Hadley is driven, focused and unwilling to compromise her dreams. The moment they meet a fire is ignited and they’re both left wondering what they’re missing.The storyline had me hooked from beginning to end. Just when I thought I knew how things were going to turn out, it took a turn. I enjoyed watching their story unfold, having no idea where they would eventually end up. Audrey Bell wrote some fabulous scenes. I loved how Jack and Hadley met. It is the ultimate romantic moment, and they don’t even know each other! Why do these things not happen in real life? Just like life, this story isn’t perfect. The characters face some rough times and Audrey Bell brings to light some complex issues. She manages to address these issues while maintaining an overall positive feeling and I applaud her for that.My favorite part of this book was the dialogue. Audrey Bell can write some fantastic exchanges between characters. There is nothing I love more than witty repartee and sarcastic returns. The banter between Hadley and Jack just felt so genuine and fun that I couldn’t help but feel like they were two of my college friends. Jack and Hadley’s story is the whole package. I would definitely recommend giving this book a shot.