Emme and Brendon...a combination I didn’t see coming, nor apparently did Emme, but sometimes the love that is unexpected is just that much sweeter.

Emme is all spirit guides and numbering the stars. Brendon is the son of a political figure who runs in those auspicious circles some can only dream of ever reaching. Black and white facts, their paths never should have crossed...but if we dig a little deeper, we see that there is more than meets the eye. He has dreams for a future outside of his family’s pre mapped plans. She is looking for something a little more solid to hold on to in her times of questioning and need. In each other, they find a chance at a new beginning, a person they can be their whole selves with, and a place that while not built on tried and true cornerstones, is likelier to remain standing than most other starts at their age. They have good times and bad times, both in their relationship and outside. They deal with losses and gains, struggles and triumphs, happiness and misery...but for the most part, they do it together, and the strength they glean from each other, even when apart, helps them get through.

By book’s end, I had accepted the pairing, though it still felt like they weren’t quite a part of each other’s worlds. I suppose that’s all the more reason for them to create one of their own and invite only those in willing to be a part of something new and unexpected...which honestly, doesn’t sound half bad to me. Recommended for the YA lit crowd of all ages as it’s a clean read, so no cautions to be issued.


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This was a fantastic book. I found it completely entailed the teen relationship cycle. Angst over dating from previous relationships and how they affect your next ones to dealing with issues in your current relationships. Emme is struggling with the aftermath from her previous relationship with John, when she starts dating Brendon, the popular boy. Emme has many insecurities and you can see these come out throughout the stories. You may even feel them with a familiarity from your youth I did. The story is so well-done that you just continue watching Emme grow through the story as she matures through the insecurities and into the relationship. Brendon is a pretty amazing fellow. He's down to Earth. He doesn't see the girls falling over him. It is a really good story for Young Adults. I think it's a wonderful story for all. Emme learned to appreciate what she had in front of her. ( )

Love is fickle isn't it? Especially when you're in high school. Even more especially when you're dating the guy that all the girls have crushes on. That's how it is for Emme. She's dating Brendon, a congressman's son and the hottest guy in school. With having been hurt badly from a previous relationship is it possible for her relationship with Brendon to work even though it seems they come from different worlds? Or is the relationship doomed to crash upon the rocks? Perhaps their destiny is written in the stars.
This book was more than well written. It was captivating and showed great ingenuity. The storyline was exceedingly simple which may have been one of the best things about the book. The author is creative and shows a biting wit that even the most shallow person would crack a smirk about. This book was very entertaining all the way to the end. I found myself remembering how it was to be their age. Life was crazy and I found myself relating a lot to the main character.
This was definitely a work well done. Bravo! I will be recommending this book. ( )

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Emme is just your average high school girl. Brendon is the Senator’s son. For the guys, you want to be best friends with him. For the girls, you want to date/marry him. Although Emme feels she is way out of her league-she was elated when Brendon asked her out. He’s a wonderful guy, but she’s so plain and not polished like his family and friends-not to mention his ex, Lauren, who constantly hangs on his every word and his arm. Emme has had a horrible dating past-leaving her untrusting and insecure. This often leads her to jumping to conclusions or judging situations without really finding out the facts first-causing a huge wedge between her and Brendon.
Emme has always used candles, cards and astrology for guidance-a trait of all the women in her family. With her insecurites mounting, she needs to figure it all out quickly. Brendon is an amazing guy, but there’s no way he will stay around if she keeps acting illogically. She needs to lay her suspicions aside and listen to her heart.
I thought this story was okay. It was very clean and I very much appreciated that. Parts of it just felt shallow-like I kept wanting more. I really wanted Brendon to shake Emme a few times. I swear? This was a nice light read, if you’re looking for one-look no further. ( )