Review: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . . . . . . .
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2013
This book is beautifully written as J A Huss conveys the emotions of the cast of characters, who are confused, unnerved, resentful and optimistic at the appearance of Francesca in America.The plot has complexities and initially the situation is difficult for the reader to observe as the family argues and private conversations take place, however I feel that the more candid J A Huss allows Francesca to be, through her friendship with Brody, the further we trust her and feel sympathy for the events which have led her to the Sullivan's home.Losing Francesca is a story about identity, family, friendship and love and J A Huss perfectly forms relationships between Francesca and Brody; her and Sean but also Francesca and Frank. Although all of these begin under false pretences they are continued and built on mutual respect and because J A Huss has created these characters with a deep humanity and sensitivity they are believable and the reader wants them to work.The warning with the book says . . "contains no smut" and honestly Francesca has to beg Brody to kiss her but they are both helping each other to mend,and their's is a romance, rather than a quick f***, and I love J A Huss for that!!There were certain elements of the story I was not so comfortable with, (but I want to leave my review spoiler free!) which is unfortunately why I have only given the book a 4 star rating but otherwise this is one I would definitely recommend!!More please J A Huss!!!I received this as a review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion.