Review: Never Let Go - A thoroughly enjoyable read! Can't wait for book2.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2013
I started Never Let Go one evening and didn’t finish until wayyyy after my bedtime. I was drawn in by Paige. She wasn’t one of the leading ladies that had me constantly rolling my eyes, nor did she make decisions that made me want to accidentally slap her. Edwards wrote wonderful characters that endeared me to them, and made me want to know more and more.Meet 19 year old Paige, she finally breaking out on her own. She had a different upbringing than most, being raised by boarding school, then caring for her Grandmother. College is her time. She’s a little stand-offish, fragile and delicate, but at the same time she’s fierce and stands her ground. She says what she thinks and there’s no major communication issues.Meet 25 year old Andrew. Paige meets him one day while talking to her best companion – Pickles. I was hooked from that moment. This chick has spunk. Andrew is sweet, kind, preppy, baked potato like – responsible and sensible (BORING!) - and smoking hot. He’s also out of bounds. Unfortunately neither realized that little tid bit until it was too late. Although we receive an explanation later on, I can tell you right now, I was never Team Andrew.Meet 26 year old upperclassman, Spencer. Holy hot damn. He is fine. Their first meeting was unusual and embarrassing. Paige is not a fan from the get-go. At all.He’s tatted and completely fits the bad boy image. He’s a player and she’s determined not to be a notch on this very very very notched bedpost. As you all know, these hotties aren’t always the person they project. Is there more to the smokin hot Spencer, or is he just trying to catch her so he can break her wings, then let her go?Paige’s got a new friend in her roomie Katy and they get on like a house on fire. Katy made me a little uneasy. I felt from the get go there was something a little off about her. You’ll have to read it to find out if I was on the money, or totally off base.So much happened throughout these pages that, kept me glued to my kindle. Brawls, beautiful moments that brought tears to my eyes. A couple of bathroom scenes that had my pulse racing. The moments that the characters let their walls down had me so engrossed then when Spencer kept thwarting Paige’s advances I was giggling. When they finally went on their pilgrimage of pleasure I was sighing and fanning.Never Let Go was full of friendship, angst, drama, lust and a sprinkle of love. Who does she choose? Sometimes the heart needs what it needs and fate makes the choice. A few twists and turns. A dash of romance and well... hot damn I was hooked.There’s plenty of questions I still need answering – like, what is Spencer’s story that will scare Paige away? I need to know more about Paige’s sexual past, and what will happen with Katy - but overall I was happy with the ending for now. I’m looking forward to getting my answers in book 2.Bravo Ms Edwards...