Review: emotional journey
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2014
OMG, what a fantastic read! Wow. I'm still dumbfounded, even though I finished this book last night.I have to admit I was a little wary when I started the book for two reasons: it's not often I get hooked by a YA/NA story and the other reason being the author is also my editor. So what if I didn't like the book? How would I tell her the reason for my 2 star rating? Turns out these were all unfounded fears because this book blew my mind.I got immediately sucked into the story and couldn't let go. I just couldn't put it down, not even when I started crying, fat, ugly tears and sobs. Seriously, I was sobbing! The story struck a chord and it tugged at my heartstrings. It's such a powerful and emotional journey, that I still haven't been able to get over it.There is a part (and I won't say what, otherwise I'll spoil the fun) where I had to stop to send a message to the author telling her I was thinking about unfriending her-but even then, I couldn't stop reading. Even through the tears and the sobs I still managed to smile at the sweetness of the story.I love Kate. I haven't loved a teenager heroine in a book since Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. I have to say Kate has definitely earned the top spot in my best teenager character chart. She's fantastic. Funny, sweet, strong and fragile at the same time. She's the person I'd like to have been when I was eighteen.Dave, Kate's boyfriend, is the perfect jerk, and Lauren managed to depict him perfectly. I found myself wanting to slap him every time he waltzed back into the story.Lachlan. Well. Lachlan. I guess no words would ever describe how I feel for him. He's simply ADORABLE. And that's not even enough.Kate and Lachlan's has to be THE cutest meet-cute in history. I loved it and laughed like an idiot, grateful for the privacy of my room. And afterwards it was just "aw" and then "lol" and "aw" again and "lol" and, well you get the picture. I just can't wait to read the sequel!If you're looking for an intense story, with some strong themes and equally strong emotions that will touch your heart, squeeze it and never let go, well, this is the story for you.But first be sure to follow these steps:-lock your door and leave the whole world outside;-unplug your phone and mobile;-bring enough food and drinks so you won't have to leave your reading nook;-stock up on Kleenex. Lots of them.