Review: Beautiful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
There are no words that I can write that will do justice to this beautifully written coming of age story. It is the story of two boys who fell in love at a time when homosexuality was not accepted- it was meant to be kept a secret. It is an intense story that deals with loss, tragedy, love, pain, joy, and hope.David and Ryan's story is told in first person from David's POV. It gripped me from the beginning. There were moments that were humorous and innocent but there were others that were so painful I'd put my iPad down so that I could catch my breath and compose myself. While reading it I found myself wanting to devour this book. I wanted, needed to know where their journey was going but I also never wanted it to end. I found myself in knots and apprehensive of those around them. I wanted nothing to hurt and for nothing to infiltrate their cocoon but just like in real life tragic things occur.This story devastated me but never for one second did I regret reading it. If anything, I consider this book a beautiful gift. I felt like I was reading someone's treasured memories and I am so thankful to have been given a glimpse of them. This is a "stay with me forever story" that I will actually have my daughters read. THANK YOU Dan Skinner for writing this story. ♥