Review: Into You was sweet and full of angst
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2014
Into you was a sweet and angsty read. I enjoyed the premise of the story and my favorite elements were Carter and Elizabeth's back-stories.  It was interesting to see such a vulnerable male MC and I thought the way Sibarium handled Elizabeth's back-story was very well done and tasteful. I think the details of her life could have lead to some serious issues for some readers but I personally sympathized with her. I couldn't stand Carter's family for a majority of the book. I can totally understand why he is so jaded and although at times I was frustrated with his insecurities, his situation made it totally understandable. I really loved how Elizabeth didn't let Carter get away with his crap and stood by her man even when things got tough. It was nice to see a situation flip-flopped where the guy was falling all over himself and struggling with his feelings for the girl.At first I felt a little disconnected from Elizabeth and Carter. Don't get me wrong, I liked them but I struggled with their relationship in the beginning.  I wouldn't call what they had Insta-love but their relationship was fast-moving. I wish there had been a bit more of a foundation laid for them but I enjoyed the romance between them. I thought their relationship showed a lot of growth and development which really put me on their team! There was definitely a lot of back and forth which created all the angst but I think readers who like a good on the edge of your seat romance will enjoy these two.One thing I love about Sibarium's books is her writing. I have read a lot of NA books and more often than not the writing is lacking for me but I didn't feel that way with Into You. I felt that the writing was rich and colorful rather than monotonous. Although not all YA authors can make a graceful transition to NA, Sibarium handles it with ease. I would recommend this book for those looking for a different, tense, and sweet NA story. Plus I must add, I love that it was a standalone and the epilogue was perfect!