Review: Beautifully Executed! Can't wait for part 2!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2014
Jamie freaking McGuire has done it again! From the very first sentence that I read, I was immediately hooked. She takes a very serious subject matter, and relevant to today's society, and talks about it. We hear about bullying every single day, but how often do people have actual discussions about it? I thought that Happenstance was so great because it IS a starting point; a conversation starter to the things we hear about, or don't take action enough against.I have so much respect for the Erin Easter. I can't imagine being bullied and afraid the way she was and still having the ability to hold my head high. My heart instantly broke for her because of the battle she was fighting on all fronts in her life. She had such a strong sense of determination and the will to succeed that you can't help but love her. I also truly liked Weston and seeing him have his wake up moments. He was realizing that the way Erin was being treated wasn't okay and he actually wanted to do something about it. I think he's a great role model for both girls and boys. Their relationship seemed to really work for me. I like that Erin questioned everything and Weston never pushed her too far but was honest. It made the dynamic feel extremely realistic.I definitely didn't see the twist in plot coming. It will be interesting to see how that plays out in the other books, and how it affects Erin. The subject matter was so poignant and beautifully executed. Jamie McGuire has a gift and I, for one, hope she never stops using it. I absolutely can't wait to see what the next installments bring!