Review: Under the Radar
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 6, 2013
Five years ago Cass Howard lost the relationship that mattered – she lost her best friend. As her relationship with Drew Alexander strengthened through high school mishaps, physical distance and a string of unfortunate ill-timed instances, Cass hoped that they would realize what they meant to each other. Alas, a future together was not meant to be.Five years later, Cass has transplanted herself in Houston, struggling to find success as an editor in a small publishing house. She seems happy. She has one of her best friends by her side; she has the support of her family, and she is happy living alone.  A visit to the doctor’s office  shatters her careful plans. Facing an uncertain future, she puts all worries aside and vows to enjoy an annual girl’s weekend away.  Little did she know what fate had in store for her that weekend. Will she be able to put the past aside and allow the person she holds most dear to be there for her?Being There is a story of love, friendship, acceptance and faith.  T.K. Rapp gives us glimpses of what happened in the past through alternating past and present points of view.  Told from Cass’ perspective, we see how insecure the main character can be, and how she struggles to find the inner strength she needs to face her future.As a first time author, T.K. Rapp succeeds in capturing the reader’s attention with this story. The situation that Cass finds herself in is a situation that all women fear. The title of the book can be taken from the point of view of  Cass, as well as the point of view of those who love and support her. I caught a few typos, and felt that the character development could be better. The pacing of the story was steady – it was not rushed, it wasn’t too slow.  If you are looking for an edge-of-your-seat type of story, this is not it. If you are looking for a story that has peaks and valleys, this is not it. This is a story told at a steady pace; yet has you rooting for the happily-ever-after.I won’t say more as I would hate to give you spoilers. If you are looking for a good book that is flying under the radar, check out Being There by T.K. Rapp.