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kimberlyquinn 's review for:
Thick Love
by Eden Butler
4.5 STARS
This book is heartache. Plain and simple. Heartache. There is a haunting desperation throughout this story. Deep feelings of remorse, suffering and loss. Yet there is also a great deal of strength and maturity. Healing is not a miraculous overnight accomplishment. Sometimes, even the desire and hope of a new future is not enough to clear up the darkness of a troubled past.
Eden Butler demonstrates her understanding of tragedy and human nature through the extraordinarily complex and genuine characters she is able to create. As frustrating and depressing as those characters are at times … I never once felt that what I was reading was unrealistic or contrived. Ransome and Aly are almost perfect opposites in so many ways. He is lost and drifting … she is focused and giving. But, as the old saying goes, opposites certainly do attract. I was easily caught up in the push-pull of their chemistry … even the doomed nature of their budding relationship was not enough to dampen my desire to see these two find happiness.
Music and dance are both a major part of the narrative. The concept of music as a form of healing is not new, but it’s so pure. Ms. Butler’s description of the joy found through dance is captivating and beautiful. It’s something I’ve felt first hand and I truly believe that love can be found in a beat.
Admittedly, the moments involving Keira and Kona were some of my favorite in this book. Their story is still fresh in my mind and I adore every funny, fierce and heartfelt moment. The family bond is a heavy focus for this series. Ohana says it all.
That ending though … what the hell? I will openly admit that this ending is what dropped my rating from a 5 star to a 4.5. I love the characters so much … this ending has thrown me for a loop. I can’t believe I have to wait ‘til 2016 for the next book and the resolution that I’m hoping and dying for. But wait I will! I'm confident Eden Butler will make it worthwhile. <3
Thank you to the author for advance access to this title.
You are heartache …
This book is heartache. Plain and simple. Heartache. There is a haunting desperation throughout this story. Deep feelings of remorse, suffering and loss. Yet there is also a great deal of strength and maturity. Healing is not a miraculous overnight accomplishment. Sometimes, even the desire and hope of a new future is not enough to clear up the darkness of a troubled past.
Eden Butler demonstrates her understanding of tragedy and human nature through the extraordinarily complex and genuine characters she is able to create. As frustrating and depressing as those characters are at times … I never once felt that what I was reading was unrealistic or contrived. Ransome and Aly are almost perfect opposites in so many ways. He is lost and drifting … she is focused and giving. But, as the old saying goes, opposites certainly do attract. I was easily caught up in the push-pull of their chemistry … even the doomed nature of their budding relationship was not enough to dampen my desire to see these two find happiness.
Music and dance are both a major part of the narrative. The concept of music as a form of healing is not new, but it’s so pure. Ms. Butler’s description of the joy found through dance is captivating and beautiful. It’s something I’ve felt first hand and I truly believe that love can be found in a beat.
Admittedly, the moments involving Keira and Kona were some of my favorite in this book. Their story is still fresh in my mind and I adore every funny, fierce and heartfelt moment. The family bond is a heavy focus for this series. Ohana says it all.
That ending though … what the hell? I will openly admit that this ending is what dropped my rating from a 5 star to a 4.5. I love the characters so much … this ending has thrown me for a loop. I can’t believe I have to wait ‘til 2016 for the next book and the resolution that I’m hoping and dying for. But wait I will! I'm confident Eden Butler will make it worthwhile. <3
Thank you to the author for advance access to this title.