Review: A Decent read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2014
First I will start off by saying I loved the idea of the story. Going back to where you are from and finding who you are.When I first started the story and read the first part about how Dani felt losing her father, I cried and could relate to every word. I loved it. You can tell the author has gone through a serious loss in her life to know every thought and feeling someone goes through when losing someone major in their life. I loved Holden in the story and I loved the happily ever after at the end. I love that he went after her after what his father did to them and I love that he knew what he wanted and wasn't going to stop until he had her. What I didn't like however outweighed all of that for me unfortunately.While reading the story it felt disjointed; like the time spaces weren't flowing quite right. The characters were in their late 20's which I found out later in the book (and honestly if I had thought about the time frame of the story I would have known) and I was in complete shock. I found myself shaking my head multiple times during the book at some of the phrases and actions of the characters and then would think; well maybe when you are 20, it was like that.Once I got to the point of finding out her exact age, I just felt some of the actions were completely unrealistic for someone of that age. The author also dabbled with some addiction in the book however it seemed she only brought that up when it was convenient. Dani's brother and sister were the epitome of addicts and how they behave. I just feel this should have been a continuing theme throughout the book however it was only brought up hit or miss.She threw me for a loop with Gage however. I thought he was the good guy this whole story only to find out his true colors. Nice surprise on that one! I love it when I don't see something coming. I think if she got a really good editor and allowed them to redo some of the book, that it would improve it tremendously.Reviewed by Mystery Reviewer for Crystal’s Many Reviewers*Copy provided for honest review*