Review: Cute,quick, easy YA read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2013
Looking for something light-hearted in a world of heavy and trashy books? Well, look no further. I'll Be Here is a sweet light read.This gist of the story~ We get introduced to Willow and Dustin by experiencing their break-up with them. And while Willow has a harsh dose of reality to uncover concerning their relationship and who she is, you get introduced to a family friend who's always been in the picture. Insert Alex. The perfect male. Eyebrow ring? Check. Tattoo? Check. Mesmerizing eyes? Check. Hot bad boy without actually being a bad boy OR a womanizing pig? DOUBLE CHECK.Less jerkhole Dustin; more caring & compassionate Alex please!The Pros:~ I liked the author's writing style. And I loved that it was in 1st person. The last three 3rd person books I've read by Indie authors have been less than stellar. I definitely felt like the story was interesting and I wanted to read Willow's story with Alex.~ This is pretty PG. There's hardly any cussing and no sex.~ The chemistry between Willow and Alex was definitely great! The author has you feeling a little butterfly flutter and rocking a big old cheesy grin just like Willow does. But even though she captures great chemistry, there's nothing vulgar!~ There's no big action or soap opera style drama. This may be a con for some of you. But I guess the timing was good for me, because I loved there not being some surprise murderer or repressed childhood abuse come back to haunt us. ;)The Cons:~ This is my personal pet peeve, but when reading about a break-up, I really don't want to hear about it for more than about 10% of the book. Let's learn from the d.bag and move on. A fourth of the way in this book and we're still whining about the Dustin situation. I'd rather hear more about the boy that's worth my time than the one that's not.~ There's not a ton of dialogue. I've read some reviewers that complain about lots of dialogue in books... they prefer more backstory- so maybe this is the book for you!! I personally love dialogue. I feed off it, need it to believe these characters are real.For example~ at 69% when Willow and Alex are walking together it says "we have fallen into something resembling a comfortable banter." I don't want to read that you are talking... I want to read what you're saying! The witty banter is what I laugh at... and how I fall in love with the characters myself.~ Willow's actions in the very end of the book. I don't know how to write this without giving spoilers. I'll just say that she made a booboo and did nothing about it. At all. For much longer than anyone ever should. That seriously erked me. While she should have been making "The big move" she's just chillin back at home doing school work. I wanted to throw my iPad against the wall.Over all though, I did like the book! The author has quite a talent for descriptive writing. It's like you can taste and chew the story at times. I'll look forward to seeing what else she writes!!