Review: Love it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2014
What a roller coaster ride. JM Miller follows up The Line That Binds flawlessly. It seems like she cranked everything up from the characters, emotions, and plot. It is an awesome follow up that you don’t want to miss. I’m going to stop here and say that if you have not read The Line That Binds, you need to stop reading this review as it will contain slight spoilers.This book picks up about a month after the 1st book ends.  Ben and LJ are together, and they are done searching the basement for clues regarding the curse. Unfortunately their search continues. The author does a wonderful job at bringing not only Ben and LJ to life, but all the characters. Each one has a distinct personality, and you feel like you really get to know them. As far as friends go, Spaz and Iz are a hoot. I really enjoyed them. We see glimpses of Gavin’s maturity, even though he is so young. He tries to step out of the little brother role at times and wants to look out for LJ.I got so invested in these characters. Their heartbreak, worry, joy, love, determination, and everything else they went through became my own. And as pervy as it makes me feel (thanks for that JM, LOL) I have a new BBF in Ben Shadows. *sigh* I am fully aware that he is only 18, but back off birches…for real. He is so swoon worthy. He always knows what LJ needs and is always there for her. I love how he is always careful and considerate with her, but he is not overbearing. He is the right amount of everything. Oh and the sweet things he says to her. Melts. My. Heart.The story is packed full of emotion. You have both Ben and LJ trying to protect the other from the curse. Did I get frustrated with them from time to time? Heck yeah I did. BUT, they are such a sweet couple and everything they do for each other is out of love. What a deep, enduring love it is.To be honest, I was a bit sad when I finished the last page. I just didn’t want to let go of these characters. Just thinking about their story now makes my heart ache a little. This is definitely a series that I will have no problem reading over and over. What are you waiting for? Go pick up your copy now and experience Ben and LJ’s journey for yourself.