Review: Beautiful and engaging contribution to the New Adult world
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 20, 2014
I’ve been searching for a “chance-meeting” romance that literally sucks me in—to the point where I start unexplainably fawning and stroking my tablet screen. Dearest Clementine induced the “Kindle stroking” that sounds really dirty, but man, I’ve been waiting for it.This romance is so natural that I’d shelve it under “soul-mate love” or “you know you wanna get it on”. First you have Clementine. Oh, Clementine. With her head-strong attitude, her love-scorned ways (she was previously cheated on and hasn’t dated anyone since), and her harrowing past (not too issue-driven, just enough to flesh out a beautiful character)—she’s in need for some male loving, or at least a person to show her that it’s okay to date again.Bring in Gavin Murphy. And he’s so effing cool that both his last name and his first name sound equally hot said alone. Gavin. Murphy. *faints**revives* Where was I? Oh yes, Murphy. Gavin. Whatevs *playing it cool* He’s a journalism / English major and an RA, but with a common interest in English, Clem and Gavin connect on a genuine level. It felt real and brought me back to my own college journalism / English major days, which are not so far off. I am not in the market for spoilers, BUT I will mention how their romance is so organic that they’re really, really together before Clem even realizes it. Not physically. The chemistry between them drives their romance forward like a speeding train.Beyond the romance, there’s a kidnapping mystery, a kooky Romance Writing professor, a super creepy professor, best friends you’ll want to have (seriously, Jenna, you can be my bestie), and an ex-boyfriend who also happens to be Clem’s twin brother’s bff—which is just as intriguing as it sounds. From start to finish, I saw Clem’s growth through every relationship she had with every person. I could have hugged her tight and said, “I love you.” But alas, my hands couldn’t reach through my tablet screen.In short, Dearest Clementine will grip you in a matter of seconds, taking you on a seamless romantic journey, filled with laughs, steamy moments, and hypnotizing writing. You’ll want a Gavin Murphy of your own, someone who understands your jokes and can give you the perfect kind of love. Clementine, hold tight, he’s not one you want to lose so easily. And if you let go, I may try to steal him from you. Better me than his angry red-headed girlfriend right? Right?Dearest Clementine is a beautiful and engaging contribution to the New Adult world, and if you’re a fan of the genre, I wholeheartedly suggest opening this book. Fawn away!** I was provided with an ARC by the author as a gift **