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Just Look Up
by Courtney Walsh
Wow! This book really surprised me! I actually had NO idea what the book was about, but bought it because... Courtney Walsh!
The first part of the story my heart just kept sinking for Lane. The people around her just did NOT understand her. I mean, I've known her for a hot minute and can see that SOMEONE needs to give her some loyalty. I could understand why she had zero desire to go "home". She's the epitome of being bullied when she was young, but acting like she's overcome it as an adult. I caught myself constantly wanting to defend her and protect her.
Of course, there are all of the secondary characters who we love or hate. The author made it easy for the most part to separate them all into categories. Chloe the assistant - love her. The people who call her by her old nickname - hate 'em. Her family I wanted to give a good talking to!
And then there's Ryan. *swoon" Goodness he was a well written character! If you're looking for a book boyfriend look no further! His colored past because of his parents always seems to be dogging him. His character is wonderful, but he's a fantastic balance of tenderness, steadfastness, and reliable, but you see his humanness.
As the story progresses there's a subtle shift, maybe halfway through, where I was no longer in defense of her as much as I was cheering for her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story!
The first part of the story my heart just kept sinking for Lane. The people around her just did NOT understand her. I mean, I've known her for a hot minute and can see that SOMEONE needs to give her some loyalty. I could understand why she had zero desire to go "home". She's the epitome of being bullied when she was young, but acting like she's overcome it as an adult. I caught myself constantly wanting to defend her and protect her.
Of course, there are all of the secondary characters who we love or hate. The author made it easy for the most part to separate them all into categories. Chloe the assistant - love her. The people who call her by her old nickname - hate 'em. Her family I wanted to give a good talking to!
And then there's Ryan. *swoon" Goodness he was a well written character! If you're looking for a book boyfriend look no further! His colored past because of his parents always seems to be dogging him. His character is wonderful, but he's a fantastic balance of tenderness, steadfastness, and reliable, but you see his humanness.
As the story progresses there's a subtle shift, maybe halfway through, where I was no longer in defense of her as much as I was cheering for her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story!