Review: Fragile Glass
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2013
Camille Wright and Jaylon Quinn are high school seniors with aspiring dreams.  Camille's future plans are attending Princeton and becoming an aerospace engineer.  Jaylon has his sights on Broadway and acting.  As with any goal or dream, they are faced with obstacles.  Camille's is getting accepted by Princeton.  Jaylon's is his father's acceptance of acting.Camille's guidance counselor strongly recommends a drama class to enhance her school transcripts and make her look well rounded.  Only problem is Camille would much rather be out of the spot light memorizing formulas rather than scripts.Jaylon thrives on stage but he must convince his father that it is more than a hobby.  In addition, his girlfriend of three years has visions of them both attending Julliard.A simple eye contact exercise in drama class exposes their souls to each other and changes everything.  A sweet romance begins.The ensuing drama on and off stage takes us through the emotions of loneliness, fear, and love that only true acceptance can bring.The story is so well written that you can't help but find yourself back in your senior year of high school.  Although I was a bit skeptical of a high school romance, Stallings has created a wonderful story that will touch any age.  This is a story, even at my age, that brought me to tears.  But more importantly, it's a chance to share with my daughter her first Stallings' novel.  It's an opportunity to not only enjoy a terrific story with her but to encourage and support her and her Dreams.Be prepared though, you will want the story to continue and thankfully it does!