As often happens with me, I read this book before reading its predecessor. Didn't really matter as the story kicks off and I knew from the get-go this author would hold my attention as she has no fear when it comes to using expletives.
After all, scenarios with rock stars simply can't be painted without the realism that is their life.
Told in the POV of bad boy, rocker, Todd, readers are given a glimpse into his psyche to understand even those who live the so-called glam life, have their own struggles.
I enjoyed the character Olivia - his "mother-like" friend, whom he relies on for real advice. She is a character I want to know better. And I'm fairly sure all readers fell in love with Kyra, the sweet college girl who wins Todd's heart. Powerful connection, that had me rooting for a favorable outcome.
Gotta tell ya, I rarely read YA, but the emotional undercurrent of TO took me back in time... in a grin-filled way. The musical references put me in a wonderful state of mind as I read this emotional roller-coaster story & here's an old song title most of you won't know: True Love Travels on a Gravel Road. Yeah, I read this "out of order', but this 2nd book has me Jonesin for tor its prequel. Terrific!
What a wonderful short read!
This novella is written from a male point of view, which is so hard to get right, but I cannot fault the voice of the main character in any way. The tone, the vocabulary, the reactions - everything fits perfectly with his persona.
Beautiful writing, beautiful story and beautiful people. I loved the fact that the characters were flawed. I loved their insecurities, I loved their struggles to come to terms with their decisions, and the way they worked through their problems and their emotions.
This is a book about real, imperfect people, people in love, kindness and prejudice. You need to read it.
This is a fast-paced love story about an Adam Levine look alike rock star named Todd and the girl of his dreams, a student named Kyra. Their relationship has its ups and downs and, ultimately, Todd takes the advice of his best friend - the beautiful Olivia, whom I'd already come to love from Jennifer Theriot's other books. Does he follow his heart?
It grabbed my attention from the beginning (watch out for Todd's F bombs!) and kept it all the way through. I read it in about an hour!
Jennifer Theriot has the writing chops to make you see these characters as REAL people whom you care about. I love her style that just seems to flow out of her. In my opinion, SHE'S a rock star! Buy it, devour it, and read more of her books!
