Review: Wish I knew Jack!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
Beautiful Rose by Missy JohnsonReviewer: Kris (w/ I Heart Books)Rating: <3 <3 <3 <3When I first read the synopsis I feared this would be a dark book, and was even a little put off. But even though it touches on a very dark subject matter that does not MAKE the book and my initial assessment was off base. In fact it was very funny in parts and relatable.Does that seem funny? Finding a character that almost constantly thinks of ending her life- relatable. But Rose was just that though. She was sweet and considerate and unsure. Obviously, she was also a little broken.Jack. Well, I was put off by Jack at first. In the beginning even the promise of a sexy British accent wasn't going to save him... and then we learn about Jack. BTW, I just found out there is a little prequel (#0.5 Seduced) that I did not read prior, and that would have probably smoothed a lot of things out for me. I'll be going to read that now, as I have questions.While their attraction to each other was quick, the relationship took time, which I appreciated. They not only dealt with their individual misgivings about being in a relationship but also outside obstacles that stood in their way. There were a lot of family issues on both sides which really explained a great deal.In the end I wasn't pleasantly surprised by how offhandedly uplifting the book was. Maybe that was the author's purpose but it came across as organic and not forced.