Review: Fabulous, entertaining, great characters and wonderful cover!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 25, 2013
There are lots of reasons why I adored this book but even if I hadn't, I think I would have given it 5 stars anyway, just for the cover. There is something that really appeals to me with this one and I think it might be one of my all time favourite covers. The smile lights up his whole face and conveys so much emotion! However, the story is good too!We first met Mark in Blind Faith where he was the loyal and funny bi-sexual best friend of Carter. Carter moved away and is now in a very happy relationship with Isaac so Mark has a new best friend.Will is a work colleague and Mark's constant companion and when Mark notices that Will is unhappy he tries to remedy the situation. Mark fears commitment himself but thinks a boyfriend is just what Will needs to make him happy and anchor him to the town.What follows is a journey that is sometimes funny, sometimes sweet and sometimes painful. Mark is blind to what he has in Will and it is definitely one of those books where you wish you could just shake the character to open his eyes to what should be so obvious!I loved the dialogue between Mark and Will. Their conversation was so natural flowing and filled with cute and amusing banter. They make a great couple and it is obvious to everyone except Mark!The other characters in this book are also wonderful with Mark's mother a particular favourite..."Why can't you date Will?""Mom, we've been through this.""Or someone like him. There has to be a boy out there that's cute and nice...and hung.""No, seriously. Why can't you whine at me about finding a nice girl, getting married, having the picket fence and two-point-four kids like all the normal mothers.""Because I'm not a normal mother, and you're not a normal son."It is nice to see Carter and Issac make an appearance. They offer support to Mark once he finally realises he is losing Will. One of the highlights of the book was Mark's physical manifestation of a broken heart. Shortly after follows my favourite scene (you know that scene in a book that makes it worthwhile reading the book just for that one moment?) I won't say what it is because it would be a spoiler but you can check out my review on Goodreads if you are interested.Wonderful characters, sweet story, lots of love and laughter and a fabulous happy ending!