Review: Hooked on these new rockers!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 29, 2013
What did I think of Rebel? I LOVED IT! I'm a sucker for hot rockers in love and Mellie George did not let me down! Ryder Matthews is just yummy. He is hot, he is sweet and he falls hard for Everleigh Stone. He is determined to make her his even though in her eyes she's not worthy of him or anyone. And so we follow them on this quick but interesting journey as they get to know each other and fall harder for one another.Mellie George has managed to capture the emotions of both Ryder and Everleigh really well; I had tears in my eyes at times, and really felt like I knew these characters, which, in a novella, does not always happen. I liked that the reader also has a chance to meet the supporting characters, best friend Danni and band members Beau, Kris and Jude; I just know we're being set up for some awesome spin-off stories! I also loved the alternating POVs. I always enjoy being in the heads of both the male and female characters, it provides so much more insight into their situation. The one thing I thought could have been written a little better was the way they switched back and forth. Sometimes they just seemed to recap what each other already told the reader, so it felt, at times, like I was reading the same thing twice just in different words and a different tone, rather than getting new insight into a situation. This, however, did not bother me enough to affect how much I loved the story. It's just something I picked up on while reading. I think it's also something an author can easily improve with more experience and practice.The hardest part about reading a really good novella is that it ends too soon. Just as you're getting really invested in the characters and the storyline, it's over. While this was the case for me with Rebel, I didn't feel like it was too short. Sure it could have been longer, and more detailed or just taken place over a longer period of time, but to be honest, I don't think it needed that. The author knew what she was doing and leaves us at a point in the story wanting more. This is a great way to lead us into Book #2 (which lucky for me is already waiting for me on my Kindle). I cannot wait to see where she takes us. I've already got my tissues on hand as I know there will be a lot of tears in the early part of the second book, but that's just fine with me.Thank you Mellie George for giving us Ryder and Everleigh and for introducing us to their world. I'm looking forward to the rest of their story as well as all their friends' stories in the future. You rock! :)