Review: Great debut
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2013
I am going to start with what I loved. I loved Harp Evans. Her teen years were not normal, and for someone with her issues she was pretty well rounded. Her mother was the hardest character to read. I won't giveaway any plot secrets, as there are a few little minor things and then the big bammoment. Growing up in a home where there is sadness is bad enough, but Harp had lived with extreme hate. Her mother did things to abuse her physically and verbally. It was a very bold book in that way.Her best friend Connor Williams is the great addition to the plot. He feels so bad for her. His parents, especially his Mother are the polar opposites. She seeks refuge in their home and is shocked that she is welcomed with open arms. It seemed to me they were loving, and not doing it to compensate for Harp's obvious emotional issues. I think they knew something big was going on and they hid it well. She really felt cozy and comfy with them.Connor hid his feelings for Harp. He never lead on he cared other than acting like a brother. I wanted a little more from his parents. It seemed his mom was on board with them being together but until it happened she said nothing.I loved the epiphany Harp has when confronted with her mothers true motives of hate. It was a real page turner from that point on.  As I said there was a lot to like and a big thing like Connor to love!