Review: Loved This Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2013
I can honestly say that I was scared to read this book. Jason was such a whirlwind of destruction that I had such a love/hate relationship with him in Red Flags. He showed such potential to be everything Cara needed and then because he couldn't just be honest about his past, their world crumbles.When I started reading Enlightened I was taken by surprise. In most sequels, the characters fall right back into each other's arms within days and sometimes within hours but, Cara, stood her ground and began moving on. I loved that Jason didn't force his way back in to her life, he simply stayed in the background and waited.  He would send her sweet little texts and gifts just to remind her that he was there and that he still loved her.Things seem to be going good for Cara, new look, new job, great friends but, she has a hallow feeling her that only Jason can fill. She knows that he never intended to lie to her but, how can she trust him to be honest with her? She learns very quickly that Jason Bradley is everywhere, he has left his mark on just about everything she runs into. Her job is no exception. The question that constantly ran through my head while reading this, Why does everyone blame Jason for their mistakes? I started to feel bad for him, he may be tainted by his past but, he doesn't deserve the world of grief people throw at him.With the help of Cara's friends and of course Jason changing to prove to Cara he is worth it, Cara gives in to being with Jason. I really liked Mila, Ryan, Hunter and Chelsea. They showed Cara that things are not always what they seem and even though they had their own reservations about Jason, they seemed to be rooting for him.Things aren't all pretty and perfect for Jason and Cara, there are still the people from Jason's past that rear their ugly heads, trying to drive a wedge into their relationship. There are many unexpected things that happen, that I'm not going to ruin for you. Stacy, the apparent baby mama, is a piece of work and I was literally clapping when Cara got her two cents in with that girl.Jason won my heart in this book. He proved he could be more and that his past can't rule his present. He stepped over the people holding him back, let go of the guilt and made right what he wronged with Cara.C.C Brown really did an amazing job with this series. Her writing is unique and her imagination is incredible. I can't wait to read what she writes next.