From Jenn Bennett, author of Night Owls and Alex, Approximately comes a sizzling, starry romance, perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and John Green
Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best-friends-turned-worst-enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern-day version of the Montagues and Capulets. But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together.
Zorie and Lennon have no choice but to try to make their way to safety. But as the two travel deeper into the rugged Californian countryside, secrets and hidden feelings surface. Soon it's not simply a matter of enduring each other’s company, but taming their growing feelings for each other.
Praise for Night Owls:
'If you like Rainbow Rowell, Jandy Nelson and John Green, then you are going to want to check out Jenn Bennett's brand new book' - Sugarscape
'Night Owls is artsy, cool and everything you want a San Francisco adventure to be. Get ready to be swept away' - Maximum Pop
'A sweet, romantic read that will make your heart soar!' - The Bookette
'This is one of the best books I've read for a very long time' - Bookbag
Frenemies Zorie and Lennon have a lot of catching up to do in this young adult contemporary romance.
Jenn Bennett is now an auto-buy author for me. She blends together quirky characters and heartwarming romances in unique, yet relatabale ways. Starry Eyes is no exception.
Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Zorie and Lennon end up stuck alone in the wilderness of North California's back country. The setting itself is incredible. I've never gone back packing so I have no idea if the novel is accurate, but it certainly felt realistic. I would have liked a bit more explanation on why none of their "friends" thought through the repercussions of leaving two people out in the wilderness, but c'est la vie.
Zorie and Lennon are likeable, quirky characters. Their chemistry together is undeniable. The incident separating the two from being best friends to enemies definitely felt like over kill, but perhaps that is the point? After all, they are teenagers. The two of them realizing all of their anger and hurt was a big miscommunication made their romance all the more bittersweet.
tl;dr A bittersweet romance and a unique setting make this an unforgettable read.
