Review: Love FAST :)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2013
Rating: 4.5 StarsThe Girls:The GoodRobin Barnes is a good girl. She plays the violin; she's shy, rarely speaks out and has a huge crush on her best friend, the boy next door, Kent. I wanted to knock some senses into this girl on the first part of the novel - I wanted her to speak her mind, be true to her feelings and get her emotions out in the open rather than keeping it to herself. She wanted Kent? She'd have to say it to him - especially when he's spending more and more time with Ashley and less time with her. When she finally got the boy of her dreams, she plunges in, and found herself drowning in the fast whirl of young romance.The BadAshley Simons - I don't know if I would love or pity this girl! She loves strawberry gum, she's rich, popular, beautiful, and guys go after her. She only knows fast - she sleeps around, hoping that the next guy would sweep her off her feet. She always ends up alone, with her fake friends. Until Kent offered to be her friend, asked him to his house and well, leave her alone with his younger brother Patrick. He doesn't kiss her, doesn't make any moves on her- which makes Ashley confused. But it was Patrick who got into her senses - the boy who spends so much time with his younger brother and who is impatient to teach her to play video games is suddenly invading her thoughts. He's too good for her though.The Boys Next Door:Kent wanted his best friend for a long time, but if she won't fight for him, or what she felt, then it would be useless. He tried a different tactic, befriending Ashley, asking her to join it at home and wanting to see Robin's reaction to it may be a little mercenary, but the end would justify the means, won't it? But when finally he had her, Robin changed. She now knew what she wanted and she was not the timid girl he once knew, she speaks her mind. He wanted that change - but it's the changes that are driving them apart. He felt he's not just about to lose his girlfriend but his best friend as well.Patrick had his eyes set for only one person. He fell in love when he was ten years old, but the girl never shared the same sentiment and seemed to forget about his existence. While Kent is busy with his love life and a lot of sports, Patrick stays at home and volunteers to watch on his baby brother Matthew and the girl his brother always invites home, Ashley. He wanted to prove to Ashley that she was worth it, he wanted to move slow - and he was going to teach this fast girl just how nice SLOW can be.There's nothing more refreshing and more exciting than young love! FAST tells the story of four young teens - Robin, Ashley, Patrick and Kent. Fast is all about love, family and friendship. Going fast is great because it gets your adrenaline pumping, but once the adrenaline diminishes, you will feel tired, worn out, bored. Going slow may have you tapping your feet at times, but it builds anticipation, excitement. Some things are really worth the wait!Interesting characters, storyline and ending I have never expected made me finished this novel in one sitting. I enjoyed reading it and it made me feel like in high school again.*ARC Copy was given in exchange for an honest review