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The Art Of Letting Go (2013)

by Anna Bloom(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Soul Mate Publishing

series

Uni Files

review 1: Rating: 3.5 out of 5Disclaimer: I received this book in exchange for an honest review.Lilah is 25 and isn't happy with her life. She has a job she doesn't enjoy, a fiancé she doesn't love and a difficult relationship with her family.In the beginning of the book Lilah decides to change her life, enrolling in a History course in a University and she sets a few University rules for herself: no alcohol, no cigarettes, no boys, and no going home. A few of these rules are immediately broken after making friends with her roomates and meeting Ben ather first University party. Ben is the singer of the band playing in the party and there is an instant connection between him and Lilah. The book follows Lilah'slife as she attempts to grow up and change her life.What I liked:1.The plo... moret and the idea of changing your life, and doing what you want instead of what your family expects of you. 2.The humour, at times I found myself smiling or laughing at something that Lilah said or did.3.Ben and Lilah. The instant chemistry didn't feel like it was something forced or that wouldn't happen in real life, it felt natural and my favourite scenes are of Ben and Lilah together, they really make a good couple and I loved reading the romantic scenes.4.Ben, Ben, Ben. I really liked this character, he was honest and wasn't afraid to go after what he wanted.Why I didn't rate it more than 3.5 stars:1.The style in which the story was told; with all the journal entries I felt like the story didn't flow as well as it could have if it was told in a different way.The different dates felt like an interruption and I also didn't like it when something started being told in the present and then she had to go back in time to explain what had happened.2.I would have liked to have read more about John (the fiancé), as I felt like I didn't know his story or anything about their relationship.3.Throughout the book I felt like Lilah was immature for her age, she lets herself be treated like a child by her family, and she kept making the same mistakes,although I liked that sometimes she would read her journal entries and would see what she did wrong and admit her mistakes, I just hoped she would learn a littlebit more from them! If you like to read about relationships, university life, love, and friendships I recommend this book! Keep in mind that when this book ends you will want toimmediately read the next one!
review 2: I don’t think any review that I could write for this book could give it justice on just how amazing it was. UH-MAZ-ING. I had a serious case of book hangover after reading this story! I have never ever had a book make me laugh, cry, and get goose bumps! This one certainly made me! I think the main reason that I enjoyed this story so much is that I felt like I was right there alongside Lilah the whole time. She seems so down to earth, crazy, silly, unsure, and in love. I want to be her best friend! I think at some point in our life, we are in a cross road, do we go this way or that way? Lilah finds herself in that same exact spot. She is unhappy in her life, in her work (having to suffer working for her father), and in her relationship with a fiance she never wanted. She has never done anything for herself. She makes a life altering decision to stop working and go to university at twenty-five. As she tries to settle in, she makes friends, and is enjoying her new life, and then she meets a boy. Ben. Ben. Ben. Ben. He is not your typical run of the mill character either and he stole my heart in an instant. Lilah and him hit it off, he has had a crush on her for the longest time, after glancing at her one night while he was performing in his band. At a party, they meet again and her refuses to watch her leave without knowing who she was. This starts a whirlwind of a romance that feels normal, not rushed, not fake, but one that builds over time, has its problems and challenges to overcome. I try not to be someone who writes so much about a story that it gives it away, but I could seriously spend hours talking about this book! If you are looking for a new read, this is it! The Art of Letting Go is definitely a must read (go get it NOW). I cannot wait until I read the second installment in this series!! less

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