Review: Jenn @ backoffmybooks
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 2, 2013
I was approached by Lisa asking if I had heard or read BEING THERE by T.K. Rapp.  I admitted that no I had not and she proceeded to tell me that it was an awesome read that is flying under the radar at the moment and to give it a try.  I am beyond happy that I did.  This is a first book for T.K. Rapp and I hope there are many more to come from her.  This is truly a hidden gem that should be exploding on the scene in my opinion.I started this just after 4pm and stayed up until midnight reading.  I didn't finish it at that point though because I was only at 74% and knew if I didn't make myself put it down then and there I would be up until at least 3am finishing it.We are introduced to Cass in the beginning as she is getting some life changing news.  This results in her taking a walk down memory lane where we are introduced to Drew her best friend from long ago that she hasn't seen or talked to in years.  We are told their story as the chapters alternate between the present and the past giving us little glimpses of what happened to them.  Also along with us is her other best friend Nev, an outspoken gal who is fierce and loyal.  A friend you would really want along with you.I can't say much because I don't want to give anything away but I was on a roller coaster along with Cass feeling her emotions bleed through the pages and into my heart.  Everything she was going through or had gone through I couldn't help but feel my heart break for her and at the same time want to shake her and wake her up.  Cass is many things, quiet, organized, hard working, loyal, self-sacrificing (to a fault!), afraid, but most of all full of love.Drew, I just loved Drew.  The way he and Cass meet and the bond that is formed just made me smile.  He is so carrying and loving and patient, so freaking patient.  When the drama goes down I have to admit that while I saw why Cass was mad, I would have been too, I couldn't help but side with Drew.  I just wanted to shake Cass and hope some common sense clicked into place.Ms. Rapp shows us that life is bigger than us and somethings in life are left to fate.BEING THERE was a breath of fresh air and took me for a ride.  Scenes were beautifully constructed and had me holding my breath and holding back tears.  I was happy, sad, concerned, fearful, hopeful and elated all within this well written story.  I found myself believing in fate, more than just a concept but as a reality.  BEING THERE will reach deep inside and take hold of you.