Flat-Out Love
Jessica Park
ISBN: 9781461085973
Source: Crazy Book Tours
Synopsis:
"Something is seriously off in the Watkins home. And Julie Seagle, college freshman, small-town Ohio transplant, and the newest resident of this Boston house, is determined to get to the bottom of it."
My Thoughts:
Flat-Out Love is a great example of why I love to blog! In addition to reading pre-released books from some of my favorite authors and helping others weed through the host of books available to avid readers, I find gems, diamonds in the rough, books that make me think “Wow, how is this not a best seller?” Flat-Out Love is one of these books. It’s a great example of a talented author that may not be on the New York Times Bestseller list, but really has the ability to end up there. Flat-out Love reminds me of why I love the Indie publishing scene. While I’ve read some horrible books that have been self-published, I have also read wonderful ones that make me wonder why a publisher would ever pass it over.
In this novel you’ll find hilarious family and personal dysfunction wrapped up in a great romance that truly reminds me of life. Who doesn’t have a dysfunctional, imperfect family? No one is perfect; everyone has their quirks, secrets and phobias. Flat-out Love doesn’t hide the simple truths of life behind a fantasy. Instead it makes you feel better about your own world because your life is either less dysfunctional, making you thankful, or just as dysfunctional, making you feel less alone! I loved the mystery in this book. The back cover lets you know there is a family secret that will spill out within the pages but I couldn’t wait to discover what it was and how it would come out. The characters are compelling. I wanted to know more about them, read more about them and simply enjoy them for who they are.
In addition to the family, drama, and romance Flat-Out Love mixes the technology of today in with its story. Readers can expect to read text, Facebook chats, e-mails and random status updates throughout the book as Finn travels the world, surfacing only in technological ways. The book even throws craigslist into the mix. This novel has a little bit of everything. It’s heartbreaking and vulnerable while funny and charming at the same time. I enjoyed this book! It’s definitely a keeper!
“It’s not what you know -or when you see - that matters. It’s about the journey.”
Highly Recommended
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