God, I hate feeling left out. Have you ever read a book everyone else loved, but you were like:
I feel you Ben Wyatt. And it was just a dumb, kind-of-small horse. Don't let anyone try to convince you otherwise.
It seems like people either love or hate this book. I went into it with a lot of hope from all the five star reviews, but also aware that the subject matter might have me wanting to throw it across the room. I was prepared for a heart breaker and a moving experience. However, much to my surprise, I felt... nothing. I meh this book. For me, this was nothing more than an average, if somewhat uncomfortable, read.
Yes, I was disturbed by a 26 year old man having sexual relations with a 13 year old. The fact that Kellen was the only parental figure Wavy had ever known and had been caring for her since she was 8 only made the matter worse. I guess I'm supposed to think that what Kellen and Wavy have isspecial and that their inappropriate relationship makes sense for these characters. But isn't that what every pedophile thinks? That the world is just ignorant to their unique love? That it's different for them? Consider me unconvinced.
Outside of the controversial aspect, I'm not sure what this book has to offer. I found that when I wasn't horrified reading about neglected children, domestic abuse, drugs, and pedophilia, I was pretty bored. There's no question this book is well written and the characters well developed, but not in any way I enjoyed. I didn't even like Wavy, although I did feel sorry for her. I don't think she had any appreciation for what her Aunt sacrificed for her. The only characters I connected with or really cared about were Amy and Donal.
This book will be available for purchase on August 9 2016 and is being released by Thomas Dunne Books
Rating: ★★★
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