Review: I Devoured this Book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 2, 2013
I started this book a couple of days ago and devoured it! In a matter of 24 hours I was completely done. I could've easily finished this book in a few hours, but what can I say? Life interrupted my reading. I sat for a while after reading this book to really absorb how I feel about it. It is a good read and I do recommend it especially for New Adult/Contemporary Romance fans.What happened?Rhane Evans, lead singer of Fate's Crazy, loses the ability to sing and can barely speak above a whisper due to a tragic accident that kills her boyfriend leaving her physically injured and emotionally scarred. After months of recovery, Rhane leaves her old life behind moving across the state in hopes of starting a new life, one in which her rockstar status will go unnoticed."I honestly don't feel anything other than numb with a side of bitter. I have become an empty, soulless shell just going through the motions of day-to-day existence."My ThoughtsI really loved this book for multiple reasons. The top reason is it is realistic. The romance in this book blossoms with time and although there is an attraction between the main characters initially, the build up is what held my attention. The characters are lovable and witty. The banter between characters is also pretty humorous at times.Things that made me go hmmm...The romance is a slow paced one...yes, I realize I've already said that, but it made me realize how much I actually enjoyed the courtship. I mean, the build up leading to the ultimate romance makes it more realistic. Usually you read books where characters fall in love after a week and you totally buy it, but this one was a slower paced romance albeit an intense one. I actually had a greater appreciation for this book in the end.What I lovedI love every word that comes out of Ian's mouth. Seriously, he is intense. He knows not to make promises he can't keep. I have a high respect for him throughout the book. He wasn't the center of my focus for quite a while, but once he got my attention he certainly lived up to every expectation. He is a puzzle to both Rhane and the reader.Rhane on the other hand, well...Rhane made things difficult for both herself and others. She is lovable and sweet but she is working through some pretty major issues. I can't imagine her not flying off the handle at some point and she does, a few times. For someone who lived and breathed music not only is she heartbroken mourning the loss of her boyfriend but she is shattered not knowing what to do with herself. Her voice was her identity for so long. This book delves into the mind of a young woman who has lost everything and despite it all she continues living, working through the pain and finding a way to move on.They are both young but experience enough drama to last a lifetime. You end up rooting for them and are practically on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen between the two. This isn't a typical romance. The book focuses on Rhane's healing and even Ian working out his issues.I also like that mental health/mental illness is explored in this book. It's a real topic that people can possibly relate to in some aspect of their lives. One that not may authors delve into without difficulty. Lori L. Clark executed it perfectly though I hope there will be more to this story in the future, especially the progression of the characters afflicted.Lori L. Clark's lovable characters had me from the first page. Dalton was taken away quickly but my heart had already warmed after getting a glimpse of who he was in the eyes of Rhane. Ian...sigh, I definitely want more of his story. I was disappointed that I didn't get more of Ian's story but then I realized there will be an I Breathe You, Too (Breathe #2)!!! So, don't fret kiddies....Ian's POV is in the works! I'll be impatiently waiting. I didn't experience periods of boredom or disinterest while reading this. The author grabbed my attention and firmly held it. This was a solid book with a solid storyline. I can't wait to read more from this author.