Review: I want more!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2014
I read this in one sitting and I love the author's style of writing. It was easy to read and I felt myself being sucked into the story. Loved Amy! Loved Beth! Those two were my favourites. There are scenes in here that just break your heart, but they're so well written.I did, however, have a few issues with some of the storyline. And I'm going to try really hard not to spoil anything too much.There is a scene where Joe is talking to Maria while she's in the hospital. There's a particular line he says to her when they're talking about what Beth means to him that didn't sit well with me at all. I am well aware that there are different types and degrees of love, but if you're asking me to believe Joe really loves Beth and wants to be with her after that line? I don't think I can. And even after what happens soon after, I just figured he did that because he felt that Beth was the smarter choice, not because he can't live without her.Then there was the reason she first took off in the first place before Samson brought her back. That just got glossed over and was never really dealt with. Beth even made it seem less of a big deal than what it really was. So that annoyed me.And then when she's back the second time for good, even Beth was unsure he could keep his promise of never letting her down again. I wouldn't say it is a HEA, but it's a HFN and that works better, seems more realistic in keeping with the storyline.I do think Beth deserves better than being Joe's second choice. I know he said she's not, but it certainly felt like she was a lot of the time. I don't believe it when he says otherwise.Having said all that, this certainly wasn't a dull story. I'm eager to read about the other characters and see more of Beth and Joe. Hopefully Joe can prove he's worth all the 'stuff' he put Beth through. Hmmm...4 stars for Amy and Beth :)