So many
people have read this book. It’s ranking is totally way up there. There’s just
something about Penelope Douglas’ writing that keeps the reader entertained.
Her characters are raw and intense while her story is gripping with reality and
intrigue. This particular addition to her Falling
Away series is told from a male’s POV. It’s actually the first book re-told
from Jared’s side. The reader really hears just how destructive and painful his
life is. Now that’s no excuse to treat his once best friend, Tate, so horribly,
but it does at least let the reader see where he’s coming from. He seems to
think that he’s entitled to his anger and bitterness, and time after time after
time, it’s directed towards Tate, and she has no idea why. They had once been
best friends. It really makes no sense to her.
I did find
this quite similiar to the first book, Bully,
but then I noticed that there were extra scenes added to this installment to
actually relate it more towards Jared’s life. I thought possibly it would have
been better if both Jared’s and Tate’s POV’s were together in the same book. I
always have issues with the same book being written twice only from two
different POV’s. It tends to turn me off and not keep me interested. I did read
this, though, giving the author a chance to entertain me. Believe it or not, I
was impressed. I did like Bully
better, however, but this was not far behind. Jared did redeem himself
somewhat, but I still find it hard to read anything about a “bully”. I always
think to myself, that being the “bully” is just the coward’s way out. I know
this is a fictional account of one, but this is more common and widespread than
you think. It’s happening every day, which is just so sad. I thought that the
author portrayed the characters’ vulnerabilities spot-on. She explored their
feelings with disappointment and bitterness. Tate, obviously being the
disappointed one, somewhere along the line takes back her life and embraces the
will to fight for herself. While Jared is filled with bitterness and contempt
as he knows that what he’s doing is wrong and really believes that Tate is his.
The truth comes out eventually, but will Tate forgive Jared and give him
another chance?
With a superb
supporting cast of characters along with two dynamic main characters, this was
one hell of a bumpy ride. One not to be overlooked as it promises to bring this
moving love story to tears.
“Yesterday
lasts forever. Tomorrow comes never. Until you.” ~ Jared (Chap. 30)
That’s some eye-popping cover!!! Just
draws the reader in...
Review Written, 1/29/15
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