Review: I Can't Say Enough Good Things About This Book!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2014
After I absolutely loved Dearest Clementine, I was not surprised to find that I enjoyed Finding Dandelion just as much. This book was phenomenal. Lex Martin is an amazing author that makes it so easy to picture and connect with the characters and story she creates. Her books absorb you in, and you fully feel them until well after you're finished reading. They are just that freaking fantastic.Finding Dandelion tells the story of Dani who is Clementine's roommate, and Jax who is Clementine's brother. This book follows these two phenomenally developed characters as their two lives intersect in ways they didn't think possible. You see Dani and Jax have an instant and off the charts connection. With one steamy encounter between them, things veer a little of course for reasons that aren't made public knowledge until further into their story together. These two try to fight the feelings they have for one another for different reasons: Dani thinks she isn't what Jax is looking for, and Jax doesn't want to corrupt Dani with his bs. Reading how these two try to get past the hurdles in their relationship made for an amazing reading experience.Dani was a truly wonderful character to read. She had so much going on in her life, but boy was that girl a fighter. While reading this book I wanted to just reach in and hug her. She was a truly remarkable female character, and I couldn't help but connect with her. I especially loved that throughout this entire book she was just trying to figure out who she was, what she wanted, and where she wanted to be. Her relationship with her mother just melted my heart, and I could feel their bond through every instance they had together. Dani was just such a relatable character, and honestly is one of my all time favorites.Jax was a real charmer though he did have a knack for being a big ass. Like a lot. I loved that this book allowed both his and Dani's perspectives to come through. Getting to jump into his mind illuminated so much about his own past, and his relationship with Clementine. Getting to read Jax's perspective gave a reason to why he was the way he was, and it just made me love his character more. I also really enjoyed reading how much Jax changed over the course of this book. That evolution was phenomenal, and even when he was pushing Dani away with all his might, I couldn't help but adore him. Underneath all the layers and walls Jax built up to protect himself, was a guy who was scared to feel, and reading how those layers and walls begin to come down with Dani was magnificent.Another great part of this book was seeing all the other characters I came to love in Dearest Clementine. Clementine is as sassy and loveable as ever, and the other characters just make this book outstanding. This book also introduces some new characters, and I have to say Travis has a special place in my heart. He is a true friend to Dani, and their friendship was just so enjoyable to read. This book does a truly fantastic job of bringing all these characters together, while still keeping the focus on the two main characters that you're just going to love.Finding Dandelion is full of moments that will make you laugh, make you smile, make your heart hurt, and it will all just make you feel. It is filled to the brim with so many emotions that just work so well with these characters. There were a few instances that had me near tears for many reasons, and I say that as someone who rarely cries while reading. (So bravo!!) This truly was just a phenomenally beautiful story that exemplifies why its worth it to fight for what you want, especially when it comes to love. I am eager to read the next book in this series, and I am a true fan of this author's books after reading both her books. You seriously wont want to miss this book. Its just too good to miss!!