Review: Another winner from Mr. Sheehan-Miles
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
Let me start by saying that Charles Sheehan-Miles is brilliant. I love reading everything he writes, and Falling Stars is no exception. The Thompson Sisters series is one of my favorites, and having a chance to revisit some of my favorite characters in this novella was a real treat.Well written as always, Mr. Sheehan-Miles takes us further into the formative months in the relationship of Crank and Julia. We learn about their insecurites with one another. We see their stubbornness and the negative effect it can have on their relationship. And we find out just how deeply they love one another, and how much that love can overcome.The book is filled with moments of humor. From Sean's unedited remarks, to an unexpected passenger on the road trip, there were laugh out loud funny situations. There are moments so fraught with tension and drama that I felt uncomfortable reading them. At times throughout the story I wanted to strangle Crank and slap Julia, as they went back and forth from one being a jackass to the other. And as always, Charles doesn't fail to add in a few bittersweet moments. If you have read The Last Hour you will find yourself sobbing over the subtle foreshadowing.I'm not usually a big fan of novellas. They either overwhelm me with the amount of story the author tries to fit into them, or they leave me yearning for so much more. But...in Falling Stars, Charles gave me just the right amount to make me happy. I enjoyed meeting a few new characters, and I really loved getting to know Sean and Carrie a bit more. And...well...really...who doesn't love Crank and Julia?Overall, another extremely fulfilling offering from Mr. Sheehan-Miles that left me feeling satisfied and at the same time excitedly awaiting the next Thompson Series novel.