Poor Widow Me by Carol Scibelli

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Synopsis from B&N:

Poor Widow Me: Moments of feeling & dealing & finding the funny along the way captures the essence of widowhood with a fresh, smart, often humorous, always searingly honest perspective in a collection of 84 bits about life after a husband dies that will bring a unique sense of grief relief to widows and their loved ones, emphasizing that when we lose our spouse we don't lose ourselves. Carol Scibelli is a comedy writer so she is wired to be funny, so there is plenty to chuckle about in the book. Humor is honest, laughing is healing. And, although these incidents are from her life, the core of her story is very much every widow's story. When Carol's husband realized he wasn't going to live, he said to her "This is going to be a life-changer for you. It will be an adventure." She often says to him in death what she rarely said to him in life, "You were right, honey."

**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**

Review

Normally I don't bother reading all of the forewards and such in the beginning of a book, but I stopped to read the page labeled "Dear Reader" in this one. It starts out like this:

"My life stopped on April 13, 2006. At 6:19 that evening Jimmy, my high school sweetheart and husband of 33 years, died of Burkitt's Lymphoma. He was sick for barely a month, and had just turned 56."

At this point, tears were streaming down my face (and even now, writing this review, I'm misting up). I've been fortunate in the fact that I haven't lost anyone close to me in a very long time. In fact, the only person I've been close to that died was my grandpa, but I was very young when that happened so I don't really remember much about it or how I was feeling. I often wonder how I would ever be able to cope with losing someone I love so dearly; reading Carol's story really touched me in a lot of ways and allowed me to see how she was able to overcome such a tragedy.

I really liked how the book was divided up into little snippets, each with its own title. Some were sad, others funny, and some were a combination of the two. I enjoyed the bits of humor in the story, as it really lightened the mood (and helped me dry my eyes, for awhile anyway). My two absolute favorite sections were entitled "One More Time" and "Free To Marry". The entire book was extremely engaging, but those two passages held a lot of humor and actually made me laugh out loud.

It was so interesting and heartwarming to see Carol grow through the pages of this book. She went from being such a broken person, having lost her other half and not knowing how to live life without him, to finally finding her own identity and allowing herself to move on.

I think a lot of people will be able to relate to Carol, and maybe through reading this book they will find a new way to cope with grief and loss in their own life, as well as realize that they're not alone. I'm extremely glad I got the chance to read this one and I recommend this to everyone, regardless of if you've gone through such a tragedy before or not.

If you'd like to learn more about the woman behind the book, Carol Scibelli, check her out on her webpage and Twitter.

Follow My Book Blog Friday and Book Blogger Hop (23)

Follow My Book Blog Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read

 

 

This week's question: If you could have dinner with your favorite book character, who would you eat with and what would you serve?

 

Answer: Phew, that's a tough question! I have a lot of favorite book characters and it's hard to pick just one. I guess if I had to pick, I would like to have dinner with Sara Linton from Karin Slaughter's Grant County series. Her characters are all so vivid, I feel like I know them all personally, and Sara has always been my favorite among them. As to what I would serve; I don't think it would really matter, but I'd probably make some yummy meatloaf or my "famous" manicotti because she seems like someone who would appreciate home cooking!

 

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This week's question: What is your favorite Halloween costume? Even if you don't celebrate, what kinds of costumes do you like?

Answer: I'm really loving my son's costume this year:

Ok, so I may have encouraged him a little on this one, since he really has no clue who the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are, but he LOVES his costume. Had to beg him to take it off last night. When I was little, most of my costumes were homemade. I think that's what I like the most, when costumes are creative and unique. My favorite picture from Halloween though is from preschool (I think); my "boyfriend" and I dressed alike - I was a Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader and he was a football player. Too cute! Wish I had a picture to share, but I have NO idea where it is. 

Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout



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Synopsis from BN.com:

The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi-pure-bloods-have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals-well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures. Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem—staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck. 

Review

I was extremely excited to read this book, as I had already devoured the prequel, Daimon, and loved it! I was definitely eager to be reunited with the characters and see where the story was going to lead. I wasn't disappointed!

Alex is back and her usual, snarky self, and we meet her in exactly the same predicament that she was in at the end of Daimon. For the most part I really liked Alex; she's edgy, witty, and not afraid to speak her mind. Sometimes her attitude became a little too overbearing for me and at those times I just wanted to shake her, but that was mostly in the first part of the book. As the story progressed I found myself connecting with her more and more, at which point her attitude became more endearing than annoying. One thing that's obvious from the first page is her strength. I'm not talking physical strength, but emotional strength. The different struggles she encounters throughout the story certainly affect her, but she doesn't let them defeat her.

Aiden St. Delphi is a Sentinel at the Covenant, which means that he hunts daimons. He's also a pure-blood, which means he is completely off limits to Alex as far as romantic relationships are concerned. At least that's what the rules say. I liked Aiden from the beginning, because he was confident enough to speak up for Alex and agree to train her (to be a Sentinel), which saved her life. Of course the fact that he's completely gorgeous doesn't hurt either! He was a saint for putting up the crap Alex put him through, and he was also very dependable and sensitive, which to me makes for a pretty perfect guy.

I absolutely loved the blossoming relationship between Aiden and Alex. I think it was the fact that it was forbidden that really drew me in, but he was also very sweet and patient with her which is exactly what she needed, and made us readers swoon. Alex needed a guy who would be her voice of reason and someone she could depend on, and Aiden is, without a doubt, perfect for her. I can't wait to see what the future novels have in store for these two!

The storyline may not be the most unique, but I think the characters really made this book. They were unique and quirky, not to mention easy to connect with. The major plot points were extremely easy to predict (for me at least), but it didn't make me want to stop reading. I just couldn't wait for the characters to come to the same realization and see how they handled it.

This was a great debut novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout and I'm glad I was able to be included in the book tour and get the chance to read it. The ending left the future fairly uncertain, so I can't wait to read the next novel to see what is in store for these characters!

If you would like to learn more about the author, Jennifer L. Armentrout, make sure you check out her webpage, series website, and Twitter.

For those of you that are curious, the next book in the series, Pure, is set to come out April 2012. If you haven't done so already, make sure you also check out the prequel, Daimon, which you can still read for free here.

Teaser Tuesday (21)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

 

*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) "teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
*Be careful not to include spoilers! (be sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others)
*Share the title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!

 

Better late than never I guess! This week I'm reading Dirty Blood by Heather Hildenbrand. So far I'm really enjoying it (and who doesn't love a good werewolf story?). Here's a little about the book:

I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted – and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock… And that was the moment he showed up.

Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And Two, I was born to kill them.

 

Did I spark your interest yet? Let's get right into the teaser, shall we?

"If they sense you, a Werewolf will attack. And you may or may not be able to fight back." (pg. 88 of eBook)

I hope you enjoyed my teaser this week! I'd love to check out yours as well, so make sure you leave me a link in the comments so I can check it out!

Proof Of Life by Misty Evans

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Synopsis from GoodReads:


No matter how many times he patches the holes in the wall, CIA Deputy Director Michael Stone can’t forget the night a terrorist took him hostage in his own home. Or the mistakes that transformed him into an overwhelming force to keep his country safe. And now that his niece, the daughter of the Republican candidate for President, has been kidnapped just days from the election, Michael vows to do whatever it takes to get her back.

Dr. Brigit Kent, a consultant for the Department of Homeland Security, knows this particular kidnapper well. Exposing him, however, will reveal her sister’s secret ties to a terrorist group. The only way to keep her sister safe is to blackmail the sexy, rock-solid deputy director. A move that puts her directly in his line of fire.

Brigit is undeniably beautiful, brilliant, cunning. But is she friend or foe? The answer to that question could break Michael’s personal code of honor—and his heart.

Warning: Bullets and blackmail, good luck and laughter. Surprises and secrets and love ever after…

**I received this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review**

Review

I was a little hesitant to read this one, since it is actually book 3 in Misty Evans' Super Agent series. Sometimes reading books out of order leave you feeling extremely confused and frustrated. That was certainly not true in this case and I am so glad I got the chance to read it. The book alludes to previous events in the series (mostly regarding Michael being in a hostage situation), but instead of being confusing it just made me want to read the other books in the series that much more.

To say that Michael Stone (who is the CIA Deputy Director) is going through some major issues in this book is a huge understatement. His niece has been kidnapped, he's still dealing with losing the woman he loved, and he continues to try and cope with the aftermath of being held hostage by a madman. I found him to be incredibly sexy, for so many reasons. He's amazingly smart, attractive, cunning, and extremely dependable. What's not to like? We learn a lot about who Michael is in this book, or rather, the kind of man he is; I'm really eager to get my hands on Operation Sheba and I'd Rather Be In Paris to *hopefully* learn more about him and the rest of the agents. I loved the addition of Dr. Brigit Kent to this novel. She was extremely mysterious at the beginning, coming up on Michael's radar early on as he's unsure of whether to trust her or not. As the book progresses we learn more about her life and what led her to her current situation, which makes it very easy to connect with her. Because of her rough childhood and her job, she's extremely tough; not in the physical sense, but she's extremely smart and clever which in my opinion is much more valuable than brawn. A prime example is when she makes the "assassin's umbrella". I was amazed by that and found it so interesting; I won't go into any more detail about that part of the book, so as not to give too much away - you'll just have to read it to find out!

The book mostly goes back and forth between the point of view of Michael and Brigit, and as you know, I really like being able to see inside the minds of all of the main characters because it helps me to understand them better. There is plenty of suspense throughout, along with some great action scenes that made it impossible for me to put this book down. I also couldn't put it down because I was excited to find out what was going to happen between Michael and Brigit.

The sexual tension between Brigit and Michael is incredible and it slowly builds as the story progresses. They seemed perfect together even from the beginning, but there were too many other, more important, issues to worry about and I liked the fact that the author didn't try to rush their relationship.

This book was such a pleasant surprise and I enjoyed reading it immensely. Full of suspense, mystery, and a little romance to spice things up, you won't be able to put this one down. Personally, I know I will be checking out the other two books in the series, as well as Misty Evans' other works.

If you would like to learn more about the author, Misty Evans, check out her webpage and Twitter.

 

Across The Universe by Beth Revis

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Synopsis from BN.com:

Amy is a cryogenically frozen passenger aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed. She expects to awaken on a new planet, 300 years in the future. But fifty years before Godspeed's scheduled landing, Amy's cryo chamber is unplugged, and she is nearly killed.
Now, Amy is caught inside an enclosed world where nothing makes sense. Godspeed's passengers have forfeited all control to Eldest, a tyrannical and frightening leader, and Elder, his rebellious and brilliant teenage heir.
Amy desperately wants to trust Elder. But should she? All she knows is that she must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets before whoever woke her tries to kill again.

Review

1) Characters: I think the characters were beautifully portrayed in this book and it was impossible not to connect with them. Amy had such a tough road from the beginning; she had to choose between being cryogenically frozen with her parents so she could be reunited with them 300+ years in the future or stay on Earth and live out the rest of her life with friends and family. She made a hard choice, but I think it's the same one I would make in that situation, in hopes that I would see my parents again when the spaceship reached the new planet. She remained tough through everything, especially when she is prematurely awakened on board Godspeed (the spaceship). Not only was she different in the respect that she had lived hundreds of years ago and wasn't accustomed to how life was on the ship, but she also looked different than everyone else. They had decided to make sure everyone looked the same in hopes to avoid war over skin color, so they controlled breeding to ensure that everyone had the same features. With her pale skin and red hair, Amy stuck out like a sore thumb and drew unwanted attention to herself. Not only was she an outcast but also she had been awakened much too early, so by the time her parents were to be awakened she would either be very old or dead. I just felt for her, with all that she had to endure. It wouldn't be easy to continue with life the way it was for her, but she toughed it out. I liked Elder as well. He had definitely been brainwashed by Eldest into a certain way of thinking, since he would one day take over the ship, but he also had a mind of his own and knew enough to question the strange occurrences on the ship. He had a good heart and it was great to see him mature as he learned all of Godspeed's secrets.

2) The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: First, The Good - I enjoyed how the book jumped back and forth between Amy and Elder to get different perspectives. I thought the characters were very well developed and relatable. The first chapter was especially good, yet also very sad and gave me goosebumps, all at the same time. All of the creepy details about the cryogenic process and her having to say goodbye to her parents, then having to make the difficult decision of joining them, definitely affected me. The Bad/The Ugly: This didn't bother me at all, but I thought it would bear mentioning for other potential readers: the book did allude to sex several times throughout when the different generations came into their "season", which is the only time they were able to mate. It's not graphic by any means (except maybe the small part where Amy is attacked by a couple of men in the fields), but if that is something that makes you uncomfortable then you may want to avoid this book. I also found the ending to be extremely predictable, but it didn't really ruin the book for me. I still enjoyed reading it and there were some twists and turns throughout to keep me happy.

3) Romance Sizzle or Fizzle?: I'm going to have to go with neither on this one. There just isn't room for a lot of romance between Elder and Amy with all they are going through (especially Amy). There are some sweet moments between them and I see definite potential in them as a couple, which I'm sure we'll get to see when the series continues. If you're looking for a great romance, you won't find it in this story, but the book as a whole is really good.

4) Uniqueness Of Plot: I can honestly say I haven't read anything quite like this book before. I don't read a lot of dystopian/sci-fi novels, so this was a welcome change for me. The author did a great job of describing the environment so I felt like I could accurately envision what the ship looked like.

5) Final Thoughts: This book hooked me from the first chapter and I just couldn't seem to put it down. Being able to see things through both Amy's and Elder's eyes really enhanced the story. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series, A Million Suns, which is scheduled to come out in January 2012. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Amy and Elder!

If you would like to learn more about the author, Beth Revis, make sure you check out her webpage and Twitter.

Shelter by Harlan Coben

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Synopsis from BN.com:

Mickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools.
A new school comes with new friends and new enemies, and lucky for Mickey, it also comes with a great new girlfriend, Ashley. For a while, it seems like Mickey's train-wreck of a life is finally improving - until Ashley vanishes without a trace. Unwilling to let another person walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that this seemingly sweet, shy girl isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon, Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury - and leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.

 I was so excited when I won this book through Library Thing's Early Reviewer program. I am a HUGE fan of Harlan Coben's books (I've read all of them!) and when I heard he was coming out with a new YA series, I just had to check it out. It definitely did not disappoint.

I loved the character of Mickey Bolitar. He certainly seemed wise beyond his years. His girlfriend, Ashley, is missing from the beginning, although there is a small flashback to when Mickey and Ashley met. On top of that, the woman nicknamed the "Bat Lady" cryptically tells him his father isn't dead, which heightens the mystery and suspense. I think I liked Mickey so much because he didn't care what anyone else thought of him. He was confident enough to be his own person and not let people push him around; this included befriending Ema and Spoon, two of the least popular kids in his new school. I loved how Spoon was always spouting random quirky facts. I especially enjoyed the first time Mickey meets Spoon (which also explains how he got that nickname):

"Hey, you want my spoon?" he asked me. "I barely used it."

I looked at the tray. "Barely?"

"Yeah."

He raised the tray a little higher so I could see. The spoon sat in his syrupy fruit cup.

"No," I said, "I'm good."

"You sure?"

"Are they out of spoons or something?"

"Nah. They got plenty."

Oookay. "Then thanks, no, I'm good."

(taken from pg.17 of ARC; subject to change in final printed edition - but seriously it would be criminal to change that part, too funny!)

I also really loved his friend Ema. It took her while to warm up to him, since she was so used to being made fun of and didn't exactly trust anyone. She turned out to be an extremely witty character, and a very loyal friend to Mickey. There is definitely something wrong with Ema's home life, but the book never went into detail about it and she never allowed Mickey to see her home. I'm really hoping the next book will give us an insight into her life.

Being a fan of Coben's other books, I was very pleased to be reunited with my old friend Myron (Mickey's uncle, with whom he doesn't get along very well). It wasn't the Myron I'm used to seeing though; since Mickey's dad died and his mom ended up in rehab, Myron ends up standing in as his guardian and stand-in parental figure, so his responsiblities are different in this book. For other fans of the Myron Bolitar series, Esperanza is mentioned once, but only in passing. I was extremely disappointed that Win wasn't in this one at all; he is my absolute favorite character and was hoping to see him make an appearance in some aspect. It would be great if he shows up later on in the series *hint, hint*. Honestly though, this book is all about Mickey and it makes sense for the other characters not to be in this book, because they're not a part of his world (at least not yet).

I loved trying to figure out all of the mysteries throughout this book and I didn't put it down once once I started reading. There was suspense galore and it definitely made it easy to want to keep reading. This book will keep you guessing until the end and make you excited to see what else is in store for these characters. I think everyone will able to connect with and cheer on Mickey in his journey to find Ashley and to discover the truth about his father.

If you would like to learn more about the author, Harlen Coben, make sure you check out his webpage and Twitter.

Follow My Book Blog Friday and Book Blogger Hop (22)

Follow My Book Blog Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read

This week's question: If you could have characters from a book meet and form an epic storyline with characters from a TV series, which characters would you choose and why?

Answer: I had to think about this a long time; it stumped me! Then finally I thought of something, and I'm taking a risk of sounding completely redundant. For book characters I'm choosing those from the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series and pairing them up with the characters from True Blood. This might be kind of considered cheating, since True Blood is also a series of books (The Southern Vampire series), but let's just go with it. How great would that be? Poor Sookie, Anita would yank Eric, Bill, and Alcide right out from under your nose. I'm positive she wouldn't stand a chance. Plus, then there would be even MORE hot guys to obsess over. It's a win-win situation - well, maybe not for Sookie, but that's ok because she annoys me on the show. Here's a little secret (and I'm probably going to be shunned for saying this), but I'm not a huge fan of True Blood. I think the first season was fairly good, but in my opinion it's gone downhill from there, and some of the acting leaves a bad taste in my mouth. But hey, it's doing really well in the ratings, so I'm probably wrong.

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This week's question: What is your favorite spooky book (i.e. mystery/suspense, thriller, ghost story, etc.)

Answer: I think the books that creep me out the most (or I guess I should say, had the most violent, gruesome murders) is Karin Slaughter's Grant County series. Maybe they just affected me more because I connect with those characters on a higher level than with most other books, but they're always really intense. I also have to agree with our host, Heartsick by Chelsea Cain is an extremely creepy book, especially in regards to the murderer's torture techniques. I've read the other books in the series too and they are also good, but not as creepy as the first in my opinion.

Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt

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Synopsis from BN.com:

According to her guidance counselor, fifteen-year-old Payton Gritas needs a focus object-an item to concentrate her emotions on. It's supposed to be something inanimate, but Payton decides to use the thing she stares at during class: Sean Griswold's head. They've been linked since third grade (Griswold-Gritas-it's an alphabetical order thing), but she's never really known him.
The focus object is intended to help Payton deal with her father's newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis. And it's working. With the help of her boy-crazy best friend Jac, Payton starts stalking-er, focusing on-Sean Griswold . . . all of him! He's cute, he shares her Seinfeld obsession (nobody else gets it!) and he may have a secret or two of his own.
In this sweet story of first love, Lindsey Leavitt seamlessly balances heartfelt family moments, spot-on sarcastic humor, and a budding young romance.

Review

1) Characters: For the most part, I really enjoyed the characters. Payton was very witty and entertaining and her interactions with her best friend, Jac, were often amusing. My favorite part was reading Payton's "focus object assignments" regarding Sean Griswold's head. At the beginning she knew nothing about him, despite having went to school with him since they were very young, so those entries in her notebook were literally about what his head looked like (since that's all she really ever saw). Then, as she became more involved in her assignment, she began wanting to know more about the boy that has always sat in front of her, other than the color of his hair and that he smells nice, and so her notebook entries change but are still equally interesting. I did get annoyed with Payton on occasion, for how she acted towards her family. I understand why she was upset (you'll just have to read it to find out why!) and that she was having trouble coping with seeing her father's health deteriorate, but it irked me how she treated both of her parents. He was the one that was actually living with the disease and he was having to deal with constant hostility from her. Her friend Jac was also annoying at times due to her extreme personality. She liked to force Payton into doing things she didn't necessarily want to do, and usually just ended up doing whatever she wanted to do, despite anyone else's thoughts. My favorite character by far was Sean. He was so laid back and down-to-earth, very easy to connect with. He ended up being very sensible as well and the voice of reason for Payton at times. I think he balanced her out really well and that's why they were perfect for each other.

2) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: First, The Good - I loved the way the book was set-up, with Payton's notebook entries popping up every so often. I think this gave us an even better look into what she was thinking and feeling and it was easy to see how she was changing as a person. The characters were well developed and, for the most part, easy to connect with. I also like how it brought attention to multiple sclerosis, which is a very serious, debilitating disease. It may even serve to help teens who have a parent that is sick to cope with their emotions. The Bad/The Ugly - As I said before, the characters did have some annoying moments, although it didn't detract from the story for me. I didn't really enjoy the ending as much as I was hoping to. On one hand, the amount of change you see in Payton throughout the book is amazing, and in that respect the ending works. However, as far as the relationship between Sean and Payton, the ending didn't really enthuse me. I know not all books can be tied up all nicely at the end with a neat little bow, but I just expected a little more from this one.

3) Relationship Sizzle Or Fizzle: I loved the interactions between Sean and Payton and thought they were really perfect for each other, so I'm going to say sizzle! They just seemed to "get" each other right away and had a lot in common. I think it's awesome that out of something tragic like her father's disease, she was able to find love, and through that was able to heal herself.

4) Uniqueness Of Plot: The plot was definitely refreshing, it was nice to read something that didn't give me a serious case of deja vu. The use of the journal entries and the unique way she ended up falling in love was all very different and I enjoyed reading about it!

5) Final Thoughts: Overall, this was a fantastic read. There was a lot of depth to the story, with Payton having to deal with many different issues and it was exciting to see how she was able to grow and heal throughout the book. While I did have a few issues with the characters and the ending, I'm glad I had the chance to read this book and would recommend that everyone check it out!

If you would like to know more about the author, Lindsey Leavitt, make sure you check out her webpage and Twitter.