6th August 2012, Mira Ink
around 400 pages, Paperback
Review copy
Themes:
school gossip, isolation through a horrific event, repressed memories,
mental illness, trials and joys of step and adopted families, finding
inner strength, having to lose everything to be able to face life, teen
romance, drug use, strong swearing ( not overly frequent) tissues
definitely needed.
Summary from Mira Ink
"They say be a good girl, get good grades, be popular. They know nothing
about me. I can’t remember the night that changed my life. The night I
went from popular to loner freak. And my family are determined to keep
it that way. They said therapy was supposed to help. They didn’t expect
Noah. Noah is the dangerous boy my parents warned me about. But the only
one who’ll listen. The only one who’ll help me find the truth. I know
every kiss, every promise, every touch is forbidden. But what if finding
your destiny means breaking all the rules?
Nayuleska's thoughts
Often
when I read books like this, the suppressed memory isn't as bad as I
imagined. In Echo's case, it was worse. She stuggles so much with
looking different to others. No wonder she's drawn to Noah when he
treats her differently to how most treat her.
I wasn't keen on
him (remember that I'm not usually interested in romance). I admit he
does help Echo a lot, encourage her and be therefor her when times are
tough. But he is a drug user. His reputation was gained unfairly, but
the part where he is forceful with Echo, and intimidating her by
invading her personal space isn't acceptable for me.
I was
cheering where most readers probably will be sad when there's friction
between Echo and Noah. That's why this is a 9/10 read as the ending
wasn't quite what I'd wanted given that aspect of his personality. I was
pleased with how much both Noah and Echo had changed, and their new
family situations provide them with the stability they need.
You can find out more on Kate's website.
Suggested read
For another girl with physical disfigurement and all the mixed emotions that entails try Skin Deep by Laura Jarrett
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