"The only reason I ran was to suck every ounce of energy out of myself so that there was nothing left to use for regret or fear or remembering".
I'm "The only reason I ran was to suck every ounce of energy out of myself so that there was nothing left to use for regret or fear or remembering".
I'm always hesitant when reading books that most of my fellow goodreaders have bragged about for months and given about a bazillion stars to. I just hate getting my expectations up to be dissapointed because unfortunately I haven't seen what other people have seen in the same novel. Thank god this was not the case because I loved it every bit as much as everyone else did.
Nastya died when she was fifteen. When her whole future, her ability to play the piano and her innocence was taken from her in a senseless attack. Before I say anything more I would just like to clarify for any would-be readers that although it sounds like it this book does not have rape in it, so if that was putting you off then don't assume that. Unable to deal with the tragedy life has befallen her Nastya stops talking and moves to live with her aunt in order to escape her past. There she finds Josh Bennett, who isn't a stranger to tragedy either.
I stayed up to 2am on christmas eve reading this book, even though I knew I had the biggest day ahead of me I just couldn't put it down. I know I am reading a good book when this happens. But I know I have finished reading an amazing book when even though I am dog tired I still can't manage to sleep, after finishing it because I can't stop thinking about the story, the characters and the amazing piece of literature that I have just experienced.
This is one of those books that attempts to speak to your heart. It pulls down all your defences until you are one big emotional mess. I bawled and bawled, and even though many people have said the same I'm usually the one that doesn't cry when everyone said they did. But this book reduced me to a blubbering mess. In fact its the third book in a row that has, so something must definitely be up.
I loved this story. It was paced beautifully well, it was unique, interesting and emotional and even funny.
"... while watching misguided fame whore choke down buffalo testicles on old reruns of Fear Factor."
References like this seeminly appeared in the middle of an emotional story and helped to lighten the mood. I also loved Drew and his ability to do this and shred through all the other bullshit when it came to Nastya and Josh. I'd love to see Drew's story at some point in the future. That would be nice.
What I liked most about this story is something that I point out in many of my five-star/favourite book reviews and that is that the author doesn't use tragedy and pain for dramatic effect and she doesn't automatically assume that emotional pain can be overcome in a short period time. Millay emphasises that pain needs to be dealt with, but that it takes time and most people that experience such tragedy can never entirely overcome this pain, but more on with their lives as best they can. I like this realistic approach and I commend any author that is brave enough to do this.
LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS ONE
"For a moment I feel like a survivor in some postapocalyptic world, looking through a window, imaging a part of my life that's gone now. "
Btw I recieved this as a galley grab on netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This has not influenced my review....more
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