Review: This book brings the fun!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2014
First Impressions...I love Rachel Harris books.  I've wanted to get to this series for a long time but just haven't been able to.  When she told me that this book could be read as a stand alone, I was super excited.  So I made it happen - the reading of it that is.The Characters...I love Lucas.  He's struggling from a lose in his family.  His father expects certain things from him as a result and he really has a hard time saying no.  It felt like he knew who he was but he needed to figure out how to help his did see that person and accept him.  He's such a support to Cat and it's clear he loves her.  They were sweet together.It was nice that Lucas and Cat were already together.  This story is about how they develop the feeling they have for each other into the bonds that strengthen them enough to face the difficult reality of their lives.  They are good for each other.  They support each other.  It's sweet really.It took me longer with Cat.  Admittedly, I didn't know about her journey before this book, but I didn't like her right away.  She hides herself away and I think I needed to figure her out.  Took me a bit.  But the author does a good job of highlighting the important growth from the previous books and I soon decided she was great.The Story...This book does stand alone.  Although I didn't read about her journey into the past, I got enough of the details to understand the effect it had on Cat.  The look alike characters are explained and those from the past that are present are clear.  I was impressed that Rachel was able to weave all that information in there and still make it a fun enjoyable read.Speaking of the fun, that's the best part of this book.  It's fun.  The YA feel is strong and I was giggling a lot.  I really enjoyed the flipping back and forth between Lucas and Cat's POV as well.  Loved reading from Lucas' POV best, of course.Could I Put It Down...I read it over two evenings.  It's not that I wanted to put it down but I had to.  I could have easily read it straight through if I'd had the time.  It's the kind of book that you just want to keep reading.In The End...Fun, sweet, swoon filled, and a great growing up kinda story, this book rocks.  If you love reading YA, then make sure you add this to your TBR pile soon.