Reviewed by lizarodz on
Avery is the daughter of a police officer and a nurse. They are good people that try to do good things and raised their daughter to do the same. Avery is “rescued” by Fletcher from a drunken episode while in a party and that ensues a series of events that include gossip and a realization that appearances, expectations, and reputation are not everything or even that important.
Avery is not pretty, but she is plenty smart. She’s a model daughter and citizen and always tries to comply and exceed other’s expectations. She’s very truthful and straightforward with others and gives the appearance of not being bothered by much. She is, however, waiting for “the one”, someone to love her unconditionally and to have a relationship like her best friend Kendall has.
Oh, Fletcher. Sadly, Fletcher’s story is not unusual. Given his upbringing he has erected physical and emotional wall as a copying mechanism. He’s a man of few words, he’s used to disappointment and doesn’t like school. He’s also loyal, good to the core, smart, and resourceful. He tries so hard to keep the ‘bad boy’ façade for others in order to alienate himself from heartbreak.
I’m a firm believer that there is a perfect someone for everyone and Avery and Fletcher are proof of that. They complement each other so well. Avery is so open about her upbringing and her feelings, while having the patience of a saint and waiting for Fletcher to drop the walls that surrounded him one by one. A really memorable and sweet couple.
I was so happy to read about Avery’s family life. About parents that are present, watchful, helpful, without being smoldering. I loved them all, especially Tyler. This is my fist book by Hawthorne, and I hope it won’t be the last since you can tell that I loved her writing. I also enjoyed that the ending gives the control freak within me some closure.
Hmmm…. I’m not sure that the cover relates to the book at all.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 3 May, 2015: Finished reading
- 3 May, 2015: Reviewed