Review: A fantasic, addictive and well written debut novel!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 20, 2013
Absolutely loved this 5 star read about moving forward, learning to love again, and letting go of the past. I fell in love with Finn, Bee and the rest of the characters. I can't wait to read more from this author.From the heartbreaking prologue to the very last page, I was engaged. Getting to know Brooklyn is tough...she is and empty shell of a girl who has suppressed details from tragedy when she was 6. She's felt unloved, unable to love, and alone ever since. Finn is the typical college senior that's the lead singer in a local band, and is well versed in the women department. These two meet on campus and the story begins to unfold. If I gave any more details I'd give away key points in the story, but oh, is it a frustratingly beautiful one. Stars and astronomy play a big part in the journey. The author's writing was clean and the characters dialogue was perfect. The story is told from Bee's POV but is told in a way that you don't feel anything missing from not getting into Finn's head. There were a few times I wanted to know his immediate thoughts, but I think that would have taken away from the main focus of the story. While these two take a tough road to love, with tons of chemistry along the way, the theme of love was much bigger than them as a couple. It was the grander scheme of love...losing it, disconnecting from it, surrendering to it, feeling it, and giving it. A damaged past doesn't have to determine your future, or the people you let into your life.I'm so glad I read this book, and was sad when it was finished. Well done to the author, and I'm looking forward to more books from ya!