Review: Great book!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2013
*I received an ARC in exchange for honest review*Stella was an interesting character; she has dropped out of college and is living as a recluse afraid to go outside as panic attacks, and the fear of them has taken over her life. I couldn’t help but feel for Stella, with all that she goes through. She was fragile, and vulnerable, and has to deal with parents especially her mother who doesn’t understand what she is going through, and think that she is doing it for attention.Daniel likes people to think that he is confident, with a don’t care attitude, and when he meets Stella she can see that but it all an act, and that he has he is he has own insecurities. I have to say I liked Daniel as deep down he really was kind, protective, and so understanding of what Stella is going through.I enjoyed the storyline it was interesting at times, and as I don’t want to give away any spoiler I will say it is an emotional read that was both heart warming and heartbreaking as it deals with a sensitive issue. After reading the first few chapters I definitely intrigued and wanted to read more. What started out as a business arrangement, ends up being a lot more personal and as Stella and Daniel’s friendship develop, and then grows into something much more for both Stella and Daniel.I liked that Stella and Daniel slowly get to know each other they open up to each other. I could see that emotionally and physically they are good together. Daniel makes Stella feel safe, and what to try to get better, and in turn Stella breaks down his walls. I loved the banter, the chemistry, the playfulness that they share, the romance, and the sexual tension.Told from told from both Stella and Daniel’s POV meant that I could connect to the characters especially Stella. I like that Mila Ferrera shows that there is no quick fix to Stella’s problem; Stella has to fight to make a change and take control of her life again.Overall I enjoyed this book. It was the first book I had read by Mila I liked her writing style, and I felt the book flowed really well. My only moan is as much as I liked the HEA ending; I would have liked an epilogue to give me full closure. So maybe we will get more of Stella and Daniel in future books.I will certainly read more, of Mila’s books, and after reading the first chapter of ‘Only Between Us’ that was at the end of this book. I have added it to my TBR list, as I really the secondary characters Romy and Caleb, and I’m interested to find out how got together and what’s their story.Some quotes.“They don’t understand what it’s like. Its feels like I’m dying. Every single time, I’m sure I’m either going to die or that I’m going utterly insane”~ Stella“She’s different from anyone I’ve ever met, sees through my bull***t, peels my armor off and runs her fingers over the soft parts underneath- and she doesn’t even know she’s doing it”~ Daniel“No prince is going to show up and break this spell. No normal guy is going to magically sense me here and come to meet me, to get to know me. And even if he did- why would he want to holed up with me?~ Stella.“Yesterday, he kissed me. He touched me in away that lit a fire deep inside my body, and I haven’t yet been able to extinguish it.” ~ Stella“Until Stella come along and basically called bull***t on the whole thing. She stared me down, stripped me bare, pulled me apart. ~ Daniel