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Desert Dropping (2000)

by DomLuka(Favorite Author)

4.03 of 5 Votes: 5

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review 1: Rory, is 16 years old when his mother, a single parent, dies, and he is sent interstate to live with his father - a father he knows nothing about.I knew going in that this would be an angst-ridden story, and it was, particularly the first half. Rory has a lot to deal with, not only losing the only parent he has ever known, but also everything he has ever known; friends, grandmother, and the place he called home. His dealings with his new family are difficult, exacerbated by his own stubbornness and the lies of omission from the others. But as he gradually learns the truth about his parents (how they had come together, and then later separated), some of his own barriers come down, and he begins to look at his situation with new eyes. He learns a lot about himself, and a lot... more about others, and what family truly means.A lot of this story deals with his losses and insecurities, but it is also a story of growing up, about learning to see beyond himself. Having lost my own mother at a similar age, and in much the same manner (though with less time), many of Rory's responses rang true - withdrawing from friends, the sense of numbness, anger at the situation, the inability to deal with other people fighting around him, and even just the overwhelming feeling of unfairness. The rest of the story deals with Rory's sexual awakening - from his first kiss, his first break-up and his first real sexual relationship. There isn't a real HEA for this story - mostly because Rory is only 16 - but there is a HFN ending as well as a strong feeling of contentment, despite all his ups and downs.I enjoyed this story, and in fact, wouldn't mind catching up with Rory again, when he has completed growing up and is ready for someone to be his HEA...(As is not uncommon with online stories, there are some editing errors, particularly the usage of you're/your, so if that error drives you nuts, it may not be the best choice for you...)
review 2: I have so much to say about this it's insane.1) When I first started, I felt I was going to absolutely love it until...2) The majority of the early chapters were basically Rory complaining, and well...making everything a huge deal.3) I still don't see what Aaron did wrong to Rory. Luke yes, but I don't understand why Rory would be furious at Aaron Keslin.4) It's not exactly the most realistic things I've read.5) At some point it became difficult to read and I almost wanted to rate it a two-star.6) Then it just keeps getting better and better :p7) Aaron is awesome and he in no way deserved what he got.8) Bits of Desert Dropping definitely got a laugh out of me.9) Seth is a bit too Ideal.10) Luke is the best friend anyone can hope to have.11) Did I mention Aaron is awesome? Nathan too (Despite the fact that he's a very minor character) less

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