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It's not very often that a book surprises me. When I read, my mind is always working to try to decide what's going to happen next and unraveling every mystery, no matter how small. I thought I had this book figured out. I was wrong.
This was a crafty little book (though "little" is probably not a very appropriate word to use for it). I was fooled multiple times by the gorgeous Mrs. Lathan right along with her main character, and I never really saw any of it coming. You know how most horror movies have that really dramatic music right before something bad is going to happen? Well, there was music here, but the story itself had me wrapped so tightly around its little finger that I didn't even know I was hearing it.
Some of this probably has a lot do with the main character, whom those of you who haven't read this book know as Leah and I know as Christine. Unlike so many YA protagonists, she was actually smart. I know, go figure, right? She made crucial connections very quickly, and I think that's part of why I never felt like I knew everything before it happened. I learned what was going on just as she did, and didn't have to sit and mull over how stupid the main character was not to realize what was right in front of her.
Nathan was such a wonderful character too, and at least half of the times that I laughed were because of him. I think my favorite part about him was that he wasn't your typical "I can get any girl I want" type of male lead. He probably could have, but he was just as inexperienced socially as Christine was, even though he didn't show it as much. The times when he talked about his childhood almost tore me apart, and I wanted to do nothing more than hug him to death. I could just imagine an adorable but devastated little Nathan doing whatever he could to make himself feel like somebody cared about him. As weird as it may sound to someone who's never read this book, I almost started crying when he brought out the sock.
On a happier note, my favorite scene was probably his big reveal to Christine because his awkwardness was exceedingly sweet. Though it does pain me to say it, he is not perfect and does have one major blemish on his record that I'm not all the way ready to forgive him for. I guess he'll just have to prove himself even more in book two! I can't wait!
Taylor
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