I bought this book not really knowing much about it's premise, and whoa nelly - I didn't see that coming. I also didn't see the cleverness, humor and down right excellent writing awaiting me with each turn of the page. When I began, I liked how Randall drew me in very subtlety, then made me really think. Humm, that's always a reader's dream...at least for me.
November Blue is beautiful, smart and incredibly witty; making her immediately likable. Her inner banter was laugh out loud funny and I liked what a strong, independent woman she already was. Enter Bo Cavanagh. A hot, guitar playing musician singing on stage...and oh yeah, he's extremely good at it, too. When their eyes meet, it's like no one else is in the room and you become the proverbial fly on the wall, witnessing sincere fireworks as they blast off. Whew...is it hot in here?? Just wait, it gets even better. November's best friend, Monica was also a favorite and even though she went through her own heartache, she was ever the supportive friend, a rare commodity indeed.
I'm not going to go into the storyline of this book, most reviews already do that. I am, however, going to tell you how this book made me feel. First, it was a richly entertaining read. I enjoyed how Randall cleverly intertwined the storyline, yet making everything tie together; even things I forgot about. (That happens at the end, and is throw-your-Kindle-across-the-room, worthy!) Yep, another good indication I'm totally vested in characters; bliss for a reader!! Secondly, the mood of the book was realistic and well done. I will say, however, some of the dialogue and drama amoungst the characters was at times slightly cliche and overdone. Although, the intimacy scenes with Bo and Ember were perfection!! Randall mixed just the right concoction of steam and incinuation, and let me tell you, that's difficult to achieve. I'm still saying, "wow" to myself over that alone.
So, now you ask, "should I pick up this book?" My answer: "absolutely!!" The writing was well executed and the story's flow was appreciatively well paced. The characters were likable, interesting and terribly funny. Randall's debut is a hit on Amazon and now I know why; and thank goodness she's working on the sequel "Reckless Abandon" because I may develop the shakes with that incredible ending!! Nice, Ms. Randall, niiice!!