N ormally I would wait until I’ve read a bunch of books so I can review them all at once, but I need to make an exception.
I don’t know how I came upon this book, but I am so glad I did! I started it last night and couldn’t put it down all day until I finally finished. Now that it’s over, I wish I could erase it from my mind just so I can start over and re-read it. Yeah, it’s that good. Actually, it’s very likely I will be reading it again very soon.
For starters, the book cover is beautiful.
The book was released on February 17, just two weeks ago, and already has 1,168 ratings on Goodreads. It currently has a 4.23 stars out of 5. However, my rating upon completion was a well-deserved 5 stars!
The plot itself cannot be described in detail because anything I say would give it away. It is best to go into this book knowing very little and allowing your brain to string everything together. Once it all clicks, you’ll be in shock. But don’t be too shocked, because as soon as you think you know everything, it all changes and your mind gets blown all over again.
The main character is relatable and the men in her life are both attractive and wonderful in different ways. I think I related to the main character well because she was a 20-year-old girl, and it’s always nice reading a book where the narrator is the same age as you. In case you couldn’t tell from my previous book reviews, I enjoy young adult novels and also love mystery. This was the perfect balance between young adult and mature, and had the perfect amount of mystery.
Like I said, I can’t give too much away. But here is the blurb on the back of the book:
“Six months ago, I was happy. I was simply Naomi Carradine. One month ago, I was admitted into a psych ward. Yesterday, Lachlan visited me. Kissed me. And told me that I’m starting to lose my mind. Hours later, Max haunted my thoughts, reminding me I’m not crazy and that he needs my help. A few minutes ago, I drifted further from reality, trying to unravel the past. And now… everyone thinks I’m insane. But I know he’s real, and I know he needs me.
Do you believe me?”
I think one of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much was because the main character is my age and that’s rare for me. Typically, the books I read have a protagonist in either high school or significantly older than I am. So this is perfect for those like me who can’t resist young adult novels even though you’re too old to be browsing through the teen section at Barnes and Noble.
I know this is a terrible book review because I’m not exactly explaining anything in elaborate detail, but I don’t want to spoil even a single aspect of the book. (And I’m usually a sucker for spilling the beans with spoilers to all my friends and family). Just take my word for it and grab this next time you are at the bookstore (or just download it on your iPad like I did).
I’d love to hear feedback from my readers after they finish the book. So drop a comment below and let me know what you thought.
Happy reading,
Courtney
Side note: this book contains some mature content and sensitive subject matters.
