’ve always been a fan of books that deal with the aftermath of death. It’s that theme that makes the story feel more realistic. I have lost people that I love at a young age, and it was never easy. To read stories that feel similar to something I’ve been through, makes me feel more connected to it.
That’s why when I picked up Breakaway by Kat Spears at a bookstore, I knew I had to take this book home.
Breakaway tells the story of Jason Marshall, a senior high school student who just lost little sister. Apart from dealing with the death of sister, Jason is faced with more problems as his three bestfriends are starting to drift apart.
And then a girl enters the picture. Jason finds himself torn between building a relationship with a girl he might be in love with, grieving for his sister, and trying to keep together the friendship he has always relied on.
It’s been a couple of months since I’ve last read a book since I’ve been too busy at work, I’ve been having a hard time finding a book that will actually entice me from the very beginning. That was not the case for this book. From the moment I began reading it, I could not put it down.
The way it was written was so laidback, it made me feel like the main character was talking to me. With that being said, I was able to finish the book in about two sittings.
I loved the connection between Jason and Raine. It made me imagine the kind of chemistry I want to feel when I eventually fall in love with someone. They seemed so comfortable with each other. It was like they could talk about anything with ease.
Another thing I liked about the book was the realistic feel it gave off. Since the events in the story actually could happen in real life, it made me feel like I was actually listening to someone’s life story.
While I did enjoy reading the book, and I found the premise to be interesting, I felt like the story was missing a climactic moment. Of course the story did have a climax, however, I wasn’t wowed by it. And because of that I think the story fell a bit flat in the end.
But despite the flat ending, I think the entire book was a worthwhile read. I wouldn’t say Breakaway is a life-changing book, but I think it made me rekindle my love for reading. I think I’m going to start reading books again.
Overall, I would give the book 4 out of 5 stars.
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