Review: Loved this novella!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2014
Have you ever read a book where it just reaches out and touches your soul. I know that may sound a little corny, but seriously this story did that to me. This novella showed everything from joy, laughter, sorrow, love, and hope. It was quite an emotional read and I will say thank goodness for waterproof mascara. Gemma continues to surprise and amaze me with each story she creates and her wonderful imagination is very inspiring.Alex Blake is a wonderful man and an amazing father. He has always taught Charli to believe in the magic and what the universe tells her. But when an unexpected and dire situation occurs, now he's not sure of anything anymore. It was heart wrenching to see him so broken and his faith tested. But even with those hard moments there were the precious ones as well. A particularly special scene between Alex and his son that had turned my eyes into running faucets. Or seeing the incredible love that Alex and Gabi share."I love you, Alex," she whispered. "More than art and books."Her declaration made me laugh. There was no greater achievement than being loved more than art and books.I kissed her hand again. "I love you more than the ocean," I countered. ~ Gabi and AlexThroughout this whole series one my favorite things has been the powerful bond between Alex and Charli. It was both heartbreaking and beautiful in this book. I loved watching her be strong for Alex and how she reminded him not to give up believing. She gives new wisdom to her dad that he always gave to her."Your giving me lots of what-ifs. Give me the truth. Tell me anything as long as it's true." Charlie smiled as if we didn't have a care in the world, and in that moment we didn't."I like it when you call me dad," I offered. "Even if it's accidental."She shook her head, but the smile remained. "It's never accidental.""Really.""Never," she insisted, shifting the board to her other arm. "Sometimes I say it because I think you need to hear it. And sometimes it's just because I need to say it." ~ Charli and AlexI loved every single thing about this story. It had it's heart pounding moments, but in the end it left my heart feeling happy and complete. This is definitely my favorite novella of 2014.