Review: 5 ginormous blinding stars for Cole
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2013
I was honoured when Julie asked me to beta read Cole, the second book in The Leaves series. Now, I was amazed and in love with J. B Hartnett after reading Inky, the first book in the series and also her debut book, but she managed to completely blow me out of the water with Cole.I don't want to give anything away and believe me, that is difficult because I want everyone to know how awesome this book is. Cole isn't as dark as Inky, but it does have its moments. Again, it was an emotional read and I shed tears, but for different reasons. I shed lots of happy tears and moments when I just sighed. There were also quite a few times that I laughed out loud. J. B. Hartnett has a wicked sense of humour.I was already in love with Cole, but now I might even be a little bit obsessed. Despite, or maybe because of what he's gone through, he is perfect. I want a Cole in my life! I loved the way I got to know the characters more and I now feel like they're my `friends'. Again, I was in awe of the author's portrayal of characters. Aimes is still the best BFF ever and Gus is so loving and supportive. I love Abe and Anthony and who wouldn't want Trish as a mother-in-law. Beautiful Nicco makes more than one appearance and I even grew to like Richard.  And then there were a few new characters who found a place in my heart. I'll let you discover them on your own.It's hard to choose what I loved most of this book, but I think it's maybe the way J. B. Hartnett makes connections between the characters and the events. As I discovered new connections, I found myself talking to myself and thinking how clever this author is. I also sent a few messages to the author, asking if I would find out more about these characters in future books. I wonder if other readers will have the same reactions.Do you even have to guess at the number of stars I want to give Cole? I gave Inky 5 fat stars, so I think that I will have to give Cole 5 ginormous blinding stars out of 5.Written by Karen from Confessions of a Bookaholic