Review: 3.5 Stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
If you're looking for a book to read along with your teenager to bond of if you know anyone who has suffered from bullying this book is definitely a good read.We are taken in to the life of Zar and get to see how much pain she is in, how she suffers every day due to the hurtful words and actions of others. All the while keeping her pain a secret from her loved ones Zar travels to a nearby town she has always felt safe in she crosses path with someone who brings out the old happy Zar.Loudon is an all star athlete with the most gorgeous green eyes and although girls don't really hold his attention for long he just can't help but be drawn to Zar there's just something about her that he can't resist. She's obviously in pain and hiding it but he is determined to be there for her to help her be happy the one thing he won't do is let her go.Loudon changes Zar he reminds her that there's more to life than pain and embarrassment. She is faced with dealing with the way she sees herself and with the challenge of not allowing others hurtful words affect her negatively anymore. After years of darkness Loudon is her ray of light. This is a great book to introduce any young reader to and a great book for adults to read as well.***ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review***