Review: Astonishingly absorbing, insomnia-inflicting and shockingly spectacular...prepare to be dazzled by dizzy!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2013
This extraordinarily enjoyable read is one that has had me glued to the pages for hours on end, enthralled by Nyrae Dawn's stunning writing that epitomizes this age-group perfectly. Heartrending and affecting I was lost within an emotive, realistic lover's tale that professed such truth and which tugs at the heart-strings of human emotion. Character-driven and cleverly crafted (with Jolene Perry co-author working on one character whilst Nyrae writes the other), this spectacularly spellbinding tale is a must-read for anyone who loves this genre. Professing truism to the core amidst thought-provoking narrative, there is so much depth to this Young Adult story which contains more than just a teenage romance. A candid study of human emotion and thought, relationships (both romantic and blood-family) together with a most acute character-study, makes this a deeper read that will appeal also to an older reader.Dylan: doesn't do relationships. Ziah: doesn't do break-ups. These two individuals are determined not to fall in love.They say that opposites attract as well as irritate, and Dylan (aka. Hot party guy) and Ziah could not be more dissimilar and yet when they gaze into each others eyes for the first time, it seems that things will never be the same again...Dylan is removed from partying hard, kissing girls like Chastity and drinking too much as he becomes wedding planner for his brother Derrick. `The Gibson Boys' ethos now removed strips Dylan bare and who now more fragile than ever, is thrust into the path of striking, eye-catching Ziah. Typically the good-girl who `plays it safe' with boyfriend James and who studies hard and aims high, is unexpectedly thrown into Wedding chaos as her sister Lorna is marrying Derrick. Bride and groom Lorna and Derrick and wedding planners/ divergent teens Ziah and Dylan come together to understand the meaning of love and serious relationships. Although ashamed of their feelings for one another Ziah and Dylan grow closer, finding out that safety is not always the key to happiness and that love is often unexpected, overwhelming and wonderful!Author of `what a boy wants' comes a tale of star-crossed lovers who have to face their own inner demons to ultimately move on in life, and make that biggest step of all. With a host of fantastic, likable characters such as Ziah's chemistry-nerd boyfriend James (who is very sweet although cheating is unacceptable), her friend Alyssa, Paul and not forgetting `Mary' this colorful, exciting and fast-paced rabid read is exceptional. Intensely dramatic with spinechilling moments that have you sat on the edge of your seat in suspense, I really enjoyed this absorbing tale with wonderful characters and depth. This has to be my top choice for YA read!