Review: Song of the Fireflies by J.A. Redmerski
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2014
My Take on this Journey:Song of the Fireflies, by  J.A. Redmerski, was just one more notch in the belt for one of my favorite writers.  Ms. Redmerski is not afraid to write about taboo subjects that others avoid at any cost.  The reader is transported on a journey that is in the perspective of both the main characters, Elias and Bray, from childhood to adult with water color descriptions.Song of the Fireflies is a very complex story that deals with Elias, a child that comes from a broken, but loving home.  He has an overbearing mother, that works hard but spares no quarter.  He is loving, sweet, has a conscience, and is only bad when Bray leads him astray.  Bray comes from a dysfunctional family, with an older sister, Rian, that is the apple of her parents eyes, because she is typical.  Bray, on the other hand, has a disorder that she keeps secret from everyone, but is obvious, by her behavior.  She is the wild child that takes risks, does destructive things off the cuff, and doesn't worry about consequences.  She deprives herself of happiness, because she doesn't realize her worth.  Bray feels hopeless and like she is damaged goods.  She will do anything to preserve her relationship with her best friend since childhood; Elias, though she contradicts her own actions by her behavior.  She loves him dearly, but cannot take the chance of losing the only person in the world that has always accepted her unconditionally.Ms. Redmerski, has written another dark, lonely, emotionally charged, work of art, that will pull you in and leave you on the edge of your seat.  Bray is constantly leaving when things get tough, and eventually, Elias has no option but to follow the only woman he has ever loved and will ever love to hell and back.  He is loyal to a fault, and a wonderful character.The Song Of The Fireflies was phenomenal.  The cast of characters, primary and secondary are essential to the story, are well rounded, and have character growth.  The story is sad and so real, that the reader feels every emotion that the characters endure.  The cover drew me in, and the story touched my heart.  There was funny banter, brazenly blunt comments, emotionally charged scenes, and heartbreaking sadness.The Song of the Fireflies is a book worth investing your time reading, and a story you won't soon forget.  Ms. Redmerski is a wonderfully poetic writer with all the essential qualities to create touching, meaningful, heart wrenching novels, with a cause.  Have your hanky's ready for an intense, angst filled, off the cuff romance, filled with dark issues that are brought to the forefront.I give, Song of the Fireflies, by J.A. Redmerski, 4 Painfully Honest, Emotionally Charged, Second Chances at Love and Life Stars!!!