Review: Something Missing
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
2.5 starsThe first 25% of the book set up a great story, but nothing really happened for the remainder of the book. There was something missing. I found myself drifting off thinking of other things several times. Unfortunately, once I start a book, I can't quit. I'm weird like that.Lex and Jaron are best friends. She's oblivious to the fact that, Jaron, is in love with her and starts dating the quarterback, Brad, who is a total douche bag. Brad belittles her constantly, it's verbal abuse, and she takes it and makes excuses for his behavior. She feels a strong connection to him because he was there for her after her father died. Jaron can't stand around and watch her be treated like crap any longer, so he walks out of her life.Brad has a career ending injury playing football in college and, Lex, finds out she's pregnant. They have no choice but to move back to the small town they grew up in and settle into a monotonous life. After the baby is born, Brad, leaves her and never sees his son.Jaron becomes a huge actor in Hollywood and returns home a few years later to film a movie. He's apprehensive because he doesn't want to see, Lex. He hasn't spoken to her in years, but he still loves her. He has no idea that she's divorced or has a four-year-old.Sounds great right? Some drama should ensue? Nope. The rest of the book was mostly, Lex, wavering about being friends with, Jaron, again until she finally sees he loves her. Hello? Why was that so hard to see? There was a lack of passion and excitement when Lex and Jaron finally confessed their love to one another. It was dull.When little things did happen it was a re-telling of what happened or a memory. You were never in the moment with the characters experiencing those situations firsthand. I just don't understand why, Ben, never made an appearance. That would have made for an interesting story. The book was called Starstruck, but that didn't really play into the story either. Apparently, this book wasn't for me.*Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*