Review: An emotional read that takes you into some dark situations
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2014
If you are looking for a cuddly book that will make you all warm and fuzzy, this book is certainly not it! This is quite a deep and intense book about two people who grew up together, who should've been a couple and in the end took the long path to finally find their happiness.Elias and Bray… I didn't click until we got to that particular scene, but we briefly met them in Andrew and Cam's story. This couple have been through a lot and within only a few weeks drama has completely changed their lives. Soon they are on the road and facing a whole new set of troubles.Elias I liked immediately. He is really a sweet guy. He has lived a pretty normal life and has made close friends along the way, one being Bray, who he first met when they were nine. They went through a lot of firsts together, but never really became a couple until later in their lives. Things don't always go to plan and we soon find Elias and Bray together following their hearts… Until disaster strikes, and they uproot their lives yet again, but this time they do it together. We are soon on a journey around the country, living day to day, with new friends. Along the way Elias finds out what secrets Bray has kept from him, which may make or break them. Bray… I really found her hard to like, but that was before all her secrets were revealed. She has struggled most of her life and really hasn't had the right support. When all the details were in the open it was easier to understand her.J.A. Redmerski knows how to write a truly emotional story that can shatter your heart. Song of the Fireflies hits some hard issues and shows how people who may not be 100% stable, are able to deal with those circumstances. It wasn't an overly happy read, but soon you are emotionally connected to the characters and swept away with the story. I laughed, I got attached and I cried. It was a moving read and I really did enjoy it.I received a copy of this book from the Publisher, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.