Review: Wonderfully written
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 9, 2013
Caleb is your all american heart throb. Mirriam is your stereotypical Iraqi refugee. Just kidding im not sure there is a stereotype. I mean I suppose its possible im just unaware of it. But seriously Mirriam is a spitfire and I admire that about her.They meet after Mirriam and her family move to Kileen, Tx from many places but mainly Iraq, after the death of her father. Mirriam and her family stick out like a sore thumb in this military town. Caleb lost his father in Iraq too. Hes also the big guy on campus, football star and i've already mentioned his looks. Girls pretty much throw themselves at him so when Mirriam shoots him down in front of everyone he doesn't really appreciate it. He makes a bet. Yes a serious cringe moment for me. Ive been involved in bets not like this one but that shit stung regardless.Caleb didn't count on actually developing feelings for Mirriam. Mirriam was unaware of the bet and resisted Caleb only because he was an American. I mean she hates America but better here than dead. Don't worry she WAS NOT your stereotypical Muslim who hates America. Shes not even Muslim, there you go making assumptions just because she comes from Iraq doesn't mean shes Muslim, don't feel bad some other characters made the assumption as well.They overcome A LOT. I felt a good part of their issues were due to miscommunication in the beginning.. Then there were other things. Yeah im leaving it at that. Trust me youll thank me later.The story is told through alternating POV between Caleb and Mirriam. This was my first book of Beth Freds that I read. I now have a strong desire to go out and purchase some more. Unfortunately ive already purchased them all! Fred is such an amazing storyteller! I loved the saw she handled such controversial and heavy topics. If flowed wonderfully and I could tell pretty much off the bat that this book would be one of my favorites.. and dammit I love when im right :)