Review: Grabs onto your heart and doesn't let go
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 9, 2012
Have you ever read a book that hits you so hard in the heart from the first page that you can't put it down? This one sure did that for me. If you have ever experience an insurmountable loss, such as losing one of the most important people in your life, you will immediately be drawn into this heartwrenching and hopeful story. Forever Changed is an emotional rollercoaster, alternating between the minds of two teenagers. This book is unique because we are introduced to Kassandra and Maddon AFTER the pivotal moment that changed their lives. Then we slowly learn of the individuals they were before the tragic event, all through self-reflection and others perceptions of them.Kassandra's perfect world is rocked when her father dies, and Maddon is intertwined in that fated day regardless of his fault in the matter. Cheerleading, snobby and popular Kassandra is stuck in perpetual motion trying to keep her family together after the accident. She is an amazingly strong girl who is thrust into the role of an adult and has to let her life as a teenage fall by the wayside. As time progresses, she must cope with loss, guilt, expectations and potentially losing her first love.Maddon is watching her from afar. He knows Kassandra wants nothing to do with him. Despite the fact that the tie that binds them is also the one that should keep them apart, Maddon can't help but be fascinated by her. He is enticed by this beautiful and caring girl, who deserves more in life; one who deserves an escape and the chance to learn how to live all over again.This story is a poignant tale of two broken souls that need each other and are willing to take the chance at happiness even if the odds are against them. Their sweet, tender relationship will pull at your heartstrings. The obstacles they must overcome are realistic and written with such heart and grace that you'll feel as if you're in the story yourself. The transformation that takes place within these characters is nothing short of realistic. When your world is rocked off of its hinges, you question everything and everyone. What was important, is now miniscule. What seemed to be a burden, is now the driving force in life.This was my first novel by Tiffany King, and I can tell you that it most definitely will not be my last. The raw emotions, tender romance and comical relief were wound perfectly to create an inspiring story that will stick with me for some time.For my full review please visit: [...]