Review: A story that has everything!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 15, 2014
“Drifting Into Darkness” J.M. La Rocca4 out of 5 starsThis is a book you can really sink your teeth into! La Rocca’s characters are fun and engaging. The story is full of love and heartbreak, joy and pain, and all the discovery that comes with growing up. Once you pick this one up you won’t be able to put it down!Sadie is the new girl in town. Her family has come to Texas looking for a fresh start after a scandalous year in Chicago. Unused to the country lifestyle and the heat, Sadie feels a little out of her element. Much to her surprise she makes a new friend quickly and Lisa introduces her to the people who will change her life forever!I really liked Sadie. She’s a well thought out character and La Rocca has taken the time to develop her properly. There is the perfect balance of back story and current action to keep you fully invested in the plot and quickly turning pages. Sadie knows who she is and what she’s not willing to deal with. She’s quick-witted, spirited, and honest. I found her very refreshing and very interesting.Landon, as her love interest, has all the makings of the next literary heartthrob. His intensity practically smolders off the page and I definitely wanted to get to know him better. He is a force of nature in every scene he finds himself in. La Rocca made him a true alpha male, yet with a subtlety that is fresh and new. I thought he was an exciting character and a perfect match for Sadie. They possessed great chemistry and I was fully invested in their love story.My only criticism is in the ending. The story itself is very well written and moves along quite fluidly. However, the ending is very abrupt. I felt like we were just getting into the “juicy” part of the plot and then I read “The End”. It’s my understanding that this is a standalone and I really wanted more resolution to the story. Perhaps La Rocca will revisit this group of friends in the future. Despite all of that, I would recommend the book. La Rocca has written a moving story and it is a great read!*I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*Shannon, My Secret Book Spot