“You can be Han Solo," he said, kissing
her throat. And I'll be Boba Fett. I'll cross the sky for you.”
“I just can't believe that life would give us
to each other," he said, "and then take it back."
"I
can," she said. "Life's a bastard."
"But
it's up to us..." he said softly. "It's up to us not to lose
this.”
I am in love with a teenager. I am totally and unabashedly in love
with a sixteen year old. His name is Park Sheridan.
I have already finished reading this book but the story of Eleonor
and Park is still in my heart and mind. I have a major book hangover.
I totally get it now why this book won 2013 Goodreads Choice Award
for Best YA Fiction. At first I was hesitant to read this because I thought it
was a better fit for young teens, hence it’s young adult category. But I sucked
it up and tried it and I never regretted reading it.
This book not only proves that even married wives will love this
book but also that age is not a matter when reading wonderful stories like this
book.
It is innocent, young and fresh. It talks about the wonders of
first love, first kiss, first fight, first relationships and first heartbreak.
It's thrilling, nostalgic and exciting.
It is swoon worthy and emotional, every pain and heartache is
truly felt. My heart bleeds for Eleonor and it beats for Park. I felt every
sadness and disappointment and I also felt the pure, unadulterated and
untainted love between them.
I want to hug Park's dad and his mom. I want to be like them and
follow their example of raising their children. I also want to slap and kick
Eleonor's parents and her stepfather Richie.
The ending is not so clear, it's open ended. The readers get to
determine it on their own. But I have a pretty good feeling that we will be
reading more of them hopefully soon. I read somewhere that the author is not
yet done with the characters and I really hope the she writes a sequel. I want
to read more how Park and Eleonor will continue with their relationship. I want
to see them get married and have kids. I want to know what happened to
Eleonor’s awful mother and kid sister and brothers. And I also want to read
more of Park’s crazy yet lovable family.
This is highly recommended! 5 stars! This is my first book for
2014 and I love it!!!
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