Review: In Review: (Never) Again (Again #1) by Theresa Paolo
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2014
Ok, I'll admit it. The gorgeous cover is what interested me first about this book. I bought it when it was released last October and it got shoved to the side in favor of other new releases and ARCs. I forgot all about it... until I saw the sequel up for review on NetGalley. So, I'm totally playing catch up now.I love a good second chance love story and was excited to see where this one would go. I enjoyed this book, but I didn't LOVE it. Liz was a likable enough character, but she was so very wishy-washy about her feelings about Zach and it started to get old after awhile. Her boyfriend, Joe, always seemed like a creep to me, so I had a hard time understanding why she would be so willing to hang on to him and excuse his behavior, but not be willing to hear Zach out. I know she was hurt. The way he left her would hurt anyone, but they were young and it wasn't like it was his decision to leave town. Liz's immaturity made it difficult for me to connect with her.Zach was a great guy. He was dealing with family issues well above what someone his age should be dealing with. He obviously still cared about Liz. The times her boyfriend wasn't there? He was and it wasn't like he was doing it to cause drama. He was just a sweet boy who wanted a second chance – or, at the very least, to be friends. I loved how he stood by Liz's side during the entire book, regardless of how hard she tried to push him away.(Never) Again was a quick read and it was mostly enjoyable. I can't say my inability to connect with Liz drastically impacted how much I liked this book, but it did to some degree. I am, however, quite anxious to read (Once) Again. Liz's brother Josh plays a pivotal role in the first book, yet he was mostly a mystery. I'm really looking forward to finding out his story – and where life's taken him after the events of (Never) Again.