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A review by zanybibliophile
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
4.0
Caymen Meyers is a brilliantly sarcastic character with a high-level of loyalty to her mother any parent would be proud of. Caymen has been raised in a small apartment above a porcelain doll store by a single mum who has passed down her critical opinion of all rich people to her daughter. Over the course of the story, we find out why her mum is so against the wealthy and it is not simply because they are struggling to pay the bills each month.
However, Caymen and her thoughts on rich people is put to the test when Alexander Spence enters the store to purchase a porcelain doll for his grandmother. Xander, as he prefers to be called, appears to be the typical rich white male but when he finds Caymen and her lifestyle both interesting and puzzling, he strikes up a deal to keep them hanging out - career days. He exposes Caymen to some different jobs that relate to her interests so she does not feel like the porcelain doll store is her only future career choice.
Another character worth mentioning is Skye, Caymen's best friend who works in a shop close to the porcelain doll shop. She is a cool chic that pushes Caymen out of her comfort zone and introduces her to new people, including her new boyfriend, Henry, and his bandmates. This push to get out and enjoy what life has to offer is definitely what someone like Caymen needs.
The only major issue I have with the book is the secrets, lying and cryptic comments. I understand that without these elements the story would not have worked the way it did, but it does not ease the bitterness I feel towards certain characters for those reasons. Otherwise, it was a cute story of learning and exploring how the other half lives that made me laugh and smile. It was nicely paced and easy to read and I would recommend it if you are looking for a quick contemporary read.
However, Caymen and her thoughts on rich people is put to the test when Alexander Spence enters the store to purchase a porcelain doll for his grandmother. Xander, as he prefers to be called, appears to be the typical rich white male but when he finds Caymen and her lifestyle both interesting and puzzling, he strikes up a deal to keep them hanging out - career days. He exposes Caymen to some different jobs that relate to her interests so she does not feel like the porcelain doll store is her only future career choice.
Another character worth mentioning is Skye, Caymen's best friend who works in a shop close to the porcelain doll shop. She is a cool chic that pushes Caymen out of her comfort zone and introduces her to new people, including her new boyfriend, Henry, and his bandmates. This push to get out and enjoy what life has to offer is definitely what someone like Caymen needs.
The only major issue I have with the book is the secrets, lying and cryptic comments. I understand that without these elements the story would not have worked the way it did, but it does not ease the bitterness I feel towards certain characters for those reasons. Otherwise, it was a cute story of learning and exploring how the other half lives that made me laugh and smile. It was nicely paced and easy to read and I would recommend it if you are looking for a quick contemporary read.