Review: Emotionally Engaging Read With Appealing Characters
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
Those looking for a story to pull at their heartstrings and one that will remind you of your youth will find all that and more in Lennon's Rain by Chris Myers.  The events from this book's prequel have us picking up two months later with Lennon finding success with his band but still confused in his love life.  He cares for Jinx but after seeing the "one who got away" at a party he's left conflicted.  He's matured since we last saw him though so he won't make rash decisions with his love life, especially as he doesn't want to hurt those he cares about.  He realizes that it's not all about him and I was impressed by this wiser boy he's become, yet still charming badish boy he continues to be.  I loved him in the last book and continue to love him here, especially seeing him continue caring for his younger sister.  Their interactions endeared him to me and made my heart go all aflutter.The others in this love triangle are distinctively different in their personalities, though they've all had emotionally draining pasts.  Jinx is quiet and a bit timid and still trying to overcome the issues in her past.  She has strong inner fortitude which I admired but her battles with Lennon's little sister suggest a hiccup in the future of Jinx and Lennon's relationship.  Rain is the opposite kind of girl in that she's outspoken and larger than life.  She gives off a bad girl vibe which I found appealing.  I also enjoyed her internal conversations which provided a bit of humor.  She got along beautifully with Lennon's little sister which further complicated the outcome of this love triangle that kept me guessing with its twists and turns.This was a compelling read with likable characters that often did the unexpected.  It was intensely emotional with its flawed characters and heavy issues and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.  Ms. Myers wrote a fast-paced story with some steamy moments that kept me guessing and tore at my heart numerous times.  I look forward to where the story goes from here and recommend this to fans of the NA genre looking for an exciting new author.