Review: Not for the faint of heart
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
Nadia's books are like a punch to the gut, in the best possible way. This followup to "Lost" is all about facing things you never wanted to face again, and I knew it was going to be hard for me to read, because just the part in the description about Owen having to deal with his parents made my throat feel tight. It is SO hard to deal with the conflicting feelings that happen in those kind of situations, and I felt for Owen so much.This is one of those books that might be hard for a lot of people to get through. I had to take a lot of breaks, even though I knew exactly what to expect. It wasn't one of those stories you can plow through in a few hours, at least, I couldn't. But if you're looking for somethign with a lot of depth to it that's going to keep you thinking and feeling for a long time afterwards, it might be exactly right for you.Probably my favorite thing about the book is how realistic the characters are. You can tell that there's a lot of heart and depth put into the story by the author, which really makes this book something special, so it's not just tawdry melodrama. I like how they slog through their problems just like you or I would have to do. I can't stand stories with a "magical healing relationship" that just makes everything better, and this is NOT that. Their love makes them stronger, but they still have to face their demons.