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The Saddest Song
Where do you turn when you've lost your other half?
When Rainey Martin loses her high school sweetheart Garrett in a tragic accident right before the beginning of their senior year, her whole world is shattered. Feeling lost and alone, Rainey turns to the only person whom she knows might be able to comprehend her dispair, Garrett's twin brother, Max. Max who is as devastated as Rainey, takes solace in their mutual misery. The two form an unlikely friendship that tailspins into a bond so deep it begins to make them uneasy. Could they each be what the other needs to feel complete again?
Told from the alternating perspective of Rainey and Max, The Saddest Song is a novel that explores love, loss and finding light inthe midst of darkness.
When Rainey Martin loses her high school sweetheart Garrett in a tragic accident right before the beginning of their senior year, her whole world is shattered. Feeling lost and alone, Rainey turns to the only person whom she knows might be able to comprehend her dispair, Garrett's twin brother, Max. Max who is as devastated as Rainey, takes solace in their mutual misery. The two form an unlikely friendship that tailspins into a bond so deep it begins to make them uneasy. Could they each be what the other needs to feel complete again?
Told from the alternating perspective of Rainey and Max, The Saddest Song is a novel that explores love, loss and finding light inthe midst of darkness.
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First published February 8, 2013
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Susie Kaye Lopez
2 books22 followersSusie Kaye Lopez lives in San Diego, Ca. with her husband, three children, two chihuahuas, and her fifteen year old cat. Susie's interests include reading, music, shopping, and a healthy obsession with all things "Twilight". "Charming" is her first novel.
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April 4, 2013
This is the kind of book I dreamed to read. So strikingly romantic and absolutely unputdownable. This totally worth it! :D
February 19, 2013
Susie has hit it out of the ball park with The Saddest Song. I loved Charming but this tops that. I started reading and couldn't put the book down until it was finished! I love the way she incorporated characters from Charming into the story. You feel every emotion in this story. It captivates you and never lets go. I Highly recommend this book for everyone!
September 3, 2017
Even better than the first one!!
May 13, 2013
Review originally posted on my blog, On Books!: http://aandhowareyou.blogspot.com
I wanted to read this book as the title reminded me of a song: The Saddest Song by Until June. It's a song that always managed to pull me into a vortex of intense sadness and silence. Rainey, the protagonist of The Saddest Song by Susie Kaye Lopez feels utterly devastated and helpless when she finds out that her boyfriend, Garrett, was killed in an accident. An accident that took place when he was on his way to see her.
Rainey is riddled with guilt and not entirely sure of how to deal with the loss of someone she imagined her future with. Everything, from her college plans, has lost meaning...
Max, Garrett's twin brother, feels just as emotionally wrecked and yet sees it as his duty to help both himself and Rainey get through the shock. The Saddest Song is about Rainey and Max picking up the pieces with some help from a psychic, a friend who can See ahead and a little help from Garrett himself. In the process, Max struggles to find words to a song he's been working on which he calls The Saddest Song.
The Saddest Song was a mixed bag for me. I did feel sympathetic towards Max and Rainey and everything they had to deal with. I loved the paranormal elements that gave the story a great deal of edginess; whether it was the psychic who wasn't simply guessing around or signs and messages from Garrett himself. The book also pays heed to the existence of soul mates, the One True Love you're meant to be with over lifetimes. I'm not really sure if I believe in soul mates but I've always thought of it as a beautiful idea and reading about it is always interesting.
The characters in the story were very likable! Almost all of them were people I'd instantly want to be friends with. Perhaps some of the secondary characters could've been more fleshed out... I felt we were only privy to their sunny sides... but I did enjoy reading about them! And while there was no particular character or sequence of events that annoyed me, sometimes the dialogue did. There were parts where the dialogue fell flat. It gave off practically no feeling or underlying sentiment when it was apparent that it was meant to be emotional. But in most other aspects, especially the descriptions, the story flowed pretty well.
Despite the issues I had with the book, I did want to find out what would become of Rainey and Max and I was happy to see them eventually learn to be honest with both themselves and each other! It is this growth that made it worth the read. The Saddest Song is by no means a perfect read but it's definitely worth a shot! It's a story of loss and acceptance, of music and messages from beyond, all of which aid fate and self discovery.
I wanted to read this book as the title reminded me of a song: The Saddest Song by Until June. It's a song that always managed to pull me into a vortex of intense sadness and silence. Rainey, the protagonist of The Saddest Song by Susie Kaye Lopez feels utterly devastated and helpless when she finds out that her boyfriend, Garrett, was killed in an accident. An accident that took place when he was on his way to see her.
Rainey is riddled with guilt and not entirely sure of how to deal with the loss of someone she imagined her future with. Everything, from her college plans, has lost meaning...
Max, Garrett's twin brother, feels just as emotionally wrecked and yet sees it as his duty to help both himself and Rainey get through the shock. The Saddest Song is about Rainey and Max picking up the pieces with some help from a psychic, a friend who can See ahead and a little help from Garrett himself. In the process, Max struggles to find words to a song he's been working on which he calls The Saddest Song.
The Saddest Song was a mixed bag for me. I did feel sympathetic towards Max and Rainey and everything they had to deal with. I loved the paranormal elements that gave the story a great deal of edginess; whether it was the psychic who wasn't simply guessing around or signs and messages from Garrett himself. The book also pays heed to the existence of soul mates, the One True Love you're meant to be with over lifetimes. I'm not really sure if I believe in soul mates but I've always thought of it as a beautiful idea and reading about it is always interesting.
The characters in the story were very likable! Almost all of them were people I'd instantly want to be friends with. Perhaps some of the secondary characters could've been more fleshed out... I felt we were only privy to their sunny sides... but I did enjoy reading about them! And while there was no particular character or sequence of events that annoyed me, sometimes the dialogue did. There were parts where the dialogue fell flat. It gave off practically no feeling or underlying sentiment when it was apparent that it was meant to be emotional. But in most other aspects, especially the descriptions, the story flowed pretty well.
Despite the issues I had with the book, I did want to find out what would become of Rainey and Max and I was happy to see them eventually learn to be honest with both themselves and each other! It is this growth that made it worth the read. The Saddest Song is by no means a perfect read but it's definitely worth a shot! It's a story of loss and acceptance, of music and messages from beyond, all of which aid fate and self discovery.
March 31, 2013
I didn't read the synopsis and just assumed this was the sequel to Charming - but I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. This story is completely different, and a different kind of paranormal romance - but still weaves in the original characters from Charming (which I really like). It's a cool take, to just use the same characters and have them in different stories - sort of like a paranormal Gossip Girl kind of thing. Not sure who I would like to read about next, but will definitely pick up the next in the series!
It also got me to re-visit Charming and made me remember how much I liked that the first time around. So glad I was curious enough to buy this thinking it was a sequel :)
It also got me to re-visit Charming and made me remember how much I liked that the first time around. So glad I was curious enough to buy this thinking it was a sequel :)
April 2, 2013
I loved Charming so I was so excited when I saw the Saddest Song finally came out!!! I love the way the characters from Charming make cameos - but how this was a completely different take. I finished this one in a couple days - it was so hard to put down! I definitely recommend this for any YA fans!!! Sweetest story/great romance!!
August 13, 2014
I LOVED Charming so naturally, I got so excited when I heard that this book was coming out! The Saddest Song is written beautifully by Susie Kaye Lopez as she brings the characters to life. I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a good read. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next.
February 23, 2013
I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!! I honestly didn't know what to expect but I was so pleasantly surprised. Amazing story and I fell in love with the characters :) The song is beautiful and the whole book is and it is just all perfect!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
March 19, 2013
I just finished reading this yesterday and I absolutely loved it. Even though you don't have to read Charming before reading this one, I think I'll have to go back and read Charming again and then this one right after. I can't wait for the next book.
May 24, 2013
sad and sweet! really liked this book!
April 11, 2013
Romantic and sweet. Can't put it down.
Love it. Recommending it... ;D
Love it. Recommending it... ;D
April 12, 2013
Loved this! Less paranormal than Charming, but still a really sweet love story. And I love the Sophie and Ethan cameos!!!
May 12, 2013
This book is a must for any YA addict! An addicting love story that is hard to put down!
February 24, 2014
It was a bit slow and predictable for me.
March 18, 2014
Very predictable but an ok read
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