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Finding What Is
Willie has always lived an unconventional life. Surrounded by the sensual, ethereal images of her artist-mother, she fantasizes about the half-wolf, half-human, but all-gorgeous face that stares out at her from her mother’s wall, and drinks in her mother’s stories of past lovers and adventures. She shares her home with a man who calls himself “uncle” (who stalks her through the house, naked). Her closest friends are a band of misfits who’ve forged their own way in life-including Xavier, who has carved his name in her soul- and her heart is torn between him and a college professor, a fellow artist who wants more than a student-teacher relationship.
Willie stands on the brink of womanhood poised to follow in her mother’s footsteps, with a gleaming future as an artist looming before her, and a maturity beyond her years that has enabled her to be the protector and caretaker of others, a mender of wounds. But as a devastating illness rips her mother from her life, Willie is left bereft of a home and of a sense of self. Guided only by her instincts, Willie wanders from her Professor’s arms to the home that Xavier shares with his live-in girlfriend Nicole (who insists that they can “share”). Her path becomes a search for peace, for family, for a love that’s real, and for her place in this world.
Finding What Is chronicles the journey that we all must take-to find ourselves, to reconcile our past, and to get back to that place we once called home.
Willie stands on the brink of womanhood poised to follow in her mother’s footsteps, with a gleaming future as an artist looming before her, and a maturity beyond her years that has enabled her to be the protector and caretaker of others, a mender of wounds. But as a devastating illness rips her mother from her life, Willie is left bereft of a home and of a sense of self. Guided only by her instincts, Willie wanders from her Professor’s arms to the home that Xavier shares with his live-in girlfriend Nicole (who insists that they can “share”). Her path becomes a search for peace, for family, for a love that’s real, and for her place in this world.
Finding What Is chronicles the journey that we all must take-to find ourselves, to reconcile our past, and to get back to that place we once called home.
- GenresContemporaryNew Adult
276 pages, Paperback
First published September 28, 2013
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Tabitha Vohn
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"I strive to write the type of stories that I enjoy reading. Ones that question those blurred lines between love and lust, between good and evil. Ones that make us question human nature while simultaneously seeing the beauty in it as well."
Tabitha is the recipient of the B.R.A.G. Medallion and the Awesome Indies Badge of Approval for her novel, Tomorrow is a Long Time.
She is a writer, poet, musician, teacher, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and advocate of compassion for all living things.
"I strive to write the type of stories that I enjoy reading. Ones that question those blurred lines between love and lust, between good and evil. Ones that make us question human nature while simultaneously seeing the beauty in it as well."
Tabitha is the recipient of the B.R.A.G. Medallion and the Awesome Indies Badge of Approval for her novel, Tomorrow is a Long Time.
She is a writer, poet, musician, teacher, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and advocate of compassion for all living things.
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March 12, 2014
This book proved me wrong. I read a lot of books, and I’m a pretty good judge of what I’m going to like. Within the first chapter, I had decided it was going to be an interesting read, but that it wasn’t going to rock my world. I made a snap decision on how I was going to rate the book. How could I have predicted how much the book would evolve?! Soon enough, I found that I was completely enthralled by this story. It pulled me up and out of myself.
The book is fairly long, but that’s because it’s not just one full story, but two (metaphorically). Two halves; before and after. Willie is a beautiful woman in the first half, but in the second half, she comes into her own. She matures and evolves, and I’m sure I fell in love with her twice.
The best part about the book was that the author didn’t shy away from dialogue. It connected me with the characters in a way that inner monologue can never achieve. There are, however, long lengths of drawn out descriptions between the dialogue. There were times that it was gorgeous and lyrical. Other times though, I felt like it drew my attention away from the plot. I never lingered far though! I was haunted by the characters even when I was away from the book.
This is not a happy story. It has its moments of bliss, but overall, it’s heavy on the reality. This is what makes it all the more relatable. It’s far too easy to put yourself in Willie’s shoes, to feel her grief, lust and passion. Despite its serious plot, it was absolutely perfect. The ending wraps up just enough of the loose threads, while still leaving it open to the imagination. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. This book will be lingering in my mind for years to come. A great book club read! It’s unfortunate that I don’t know who the author is, so I can’t read any more of his/her books!!
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The book is fairly long, but that’s because it’s not just one full story, but two (metaphorically). Two halves; before and after. Willie is a beautiful woman in the first half, but in the second half, she comes into her own. She matures and evolves, and I’m sure I fell in love with her twice.
The best part about the book was that the author didn’t shy away from dialogue. It connected me with the characters in a way that inner monologue can never achieve. There are, however, long lengths of drawn out descriptions between the dialogue. There were times that it was gorgeous and lyrical. Other times though, I felt like it drew my attention away from the plot. I never lingered far though! I was haunted by the characters even when I was away from the book.
This is not a happy story. It has its moments of bliss, but overall, it’s heavy on the reality. This is what makes it all the more relatable. It’s far too easy to put yourself in Willie’s shoes, to feel her grief, lust and passion. Despite its serious plot, it was absolutely perfect. The ending wraps up just enough of the loose threads, while still leaving it open to the imagination. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. This book will be lingering in my mind for years to come. A great book club read! It’s unfortunate that I don’t know who the author is, so I can’t read any more of his/her books!!
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
May 4, 2014
Beautiful book.
I'm not sure if I understand the ending. I'm not sure if the book is open-ended or I'm just dumb. That happens to me sometimes.
You know what the book reminded me of. Those quiet artsy Walking Dead episodes of season 4...the ones with chocolate pudding, Spaghetti O's and moonshine.
In a way, I felt like there were 2 separate novels in one book.
The first is about a young adult with a dying mother and a budding relationship with an older man (a professor).
The second is about two girls struggling to share one man.
There's a lot of art/painting stuff in the novel. I found that interesting. I liked being part of their world.
I loved the mother and daughter relationship.
In some ways, I felt betrayed because I thought the protagonist felt one way; then later she confessed to not feeling that way. But she was confused herself, so it's fair. And it was a love thing. Love is confusing sometimes. Most of the time, actually.
I'm not sure if I understand the ending. I'm not sure if the book is open-ended or I'm just dumb. That happens to me sometimes.
You know what the book reminded me of. Those quiet artsy Walking Dead episodes of season 4...the ones with chocolate pudding, Spaghetti O's and moonshine.
In a way, I felt like there were 2 separate novels in one book.
The first is about a young adult with a dying mother and a budding relationship with an older man (a professor).
The second is about two girls struggling to share one man.
There's a lot of art/painting stuff in the novel. I found that interesting. I liked being part of their world.
I loved the mother and daughter relationship.
In some ways, I felt betrayed because I thought the protagonist felt one way; then later she confessed to not feeling that way. But she was confused herself, so it's fair. And it was a love thing. Love is confusing sometimes. Most of the time, actually.
May 31, 2014
Wow. I mean... just wow. I seriously loved this book. I just... I don't I know ok? *deep breath* Let's do this.
The heartache the main character has to go through throughout the course of this book is incredible. It's people like this that inspire the rest of us to keep going. The main character, Willie, is truly trying to find herself through everything that just keeps piling up on her. You'd think after a while, she'd just say screw it but she keeps going. That was truly amazing to me.
Also, just a little side note, reading this book made me want to read poetry again. I gave it up a while ago but I'm taking it back up again!
I literally could not put this book down. I read until 3am. I actually put off writing a review because really, I don't know what to say.
Now be warned haters-of-love-triangles, there is a love triangle in this book. But it isn't really the typical love triangle. There's art, passion, abuse, and sharing mixed in. It's so much more complicated than the typical "I want you to be mine not his!" and "No choose ME!!". Willie was abandoned and found again. To be truthful, the thing I loved most about this book was the cover and the title and how completely it wrapped up the entire story. I mean, have you SEEN the cover?! Amazing *wipes tear away*
So back to the point, the plot. It was fabulous. Like I already said, I couldn't put it down until it was done. And even then, I had to just sit for a minute and digest everything. It made me cry, laugh, and gasp in total shock. I was completely immersed. That's what a good book does to me. I forget about my world and I'm in the book's reality.
I highly recommend this book. 5 stars.
The heartache the main character has to go through throughout the course of this book is incredible. It's people like this that inspire the rest of us to keep going. The main character, Willie, is truly trying to find herself through everything that just keeps piling up on her. You'd think after a while, she'd just say screw it but she keeps going. That was truly amazing to me.
Also, just a little side note, reading this book made me want to read poetry again. I gave it up a while ago but I'm taking it back up again!
I literally could not put this book down. I read until 3am. I actually put off writing a review because really, I don't know what to say.
Now be warned haters-of-love-triangles, there is a love triangle in this book. But it isn't really the typical love triangle. There's art, passion, abuse, and sharing mixed in. It's so much more complicated than the typical "I want you to be mine not his!" and "No choose ME!!". Willie was abandoned and found again. To be truthful, the thing I loved most about this book was the cover and the title and how completely it wrapped up the entire story. I mean, have you SEEN the cover?! Amazing *wipes tear away*
So back to the point, the plot. It was fabulous. Like I already said, I couldn't put it down until it was done. And even then, I had to just sit for a minute and digest everything. It made me cry, laugh, and gasp in total shock. I was completely immersed. That's what a good book does to me. I forget about my world and I'm in the book's reality.
I highly recommend this book. 5 stars.
March 13, 2014
My stars 4.5
This day we have the review of Finding What Is by Tabitha Vohn
, is one of those books that caught my attention by its cover, it’s beautiful.I wanted to find out that this girl had a light touch of paint and a direct gaze, looking for something, and that something was herself.
The story agrees very well with the cover, it’s a story that I like by being a little more open. Explore finding a teenager about their place in this world, but that path is not easy. The situations that surround it are an exploration as I said, more open and different from my typical story we could find in books.
Although the book is quite long, I think it was worth taking the time to learn the story of Willie, a girl with a talent for the arts, but that life plays various cards to be cross with her and destiny .
From the beginning, the freedom of the author to take of issues on bullying, sexual harassment, love, relationships of open-minded by so to speak, self-examination and exploration of the world are something that stand out and what caught my attention immediately
Weaves the story in a delicate, detailed and deep line, which in some cases could be as real, but it is still a story, its exploration on issues the author does not hold back to the contrary, it is as if she like to highlight them and seek the balance for the reader to enjoy and learn from another perspective the growth and character of Willie.
Apart from the protagonist, we have more characters that stand for different emotional and personal conflicts that lead loading, and directly or indirectly affect the protagonist.
I liked the handling of the story of Willie between your mother and she shows us the why taste for the arts, my favorite character Xavier, the story surrounding it is something that will affect Willi but does so in this particular way to the level of Willie, which I loved.
I loved his writing is clear and direct, descriptive, and although its content can be open and clear, and may create a conflict in your feelings or your views. This could be one of its natural charms and could give much to talk about.
Recommended with tea and you favorite place to read.
BLOG: ALL THINGS IN THE CLOUD SWEET
This day we have the review of Finding What Is by Tabitha Vohn
, is one of those books that caught my attention by its cover, it’s beautiful.I wanted to find out that this girl had a light touch of paint and a direct gaze, looking for something, and that something was herself.
The story agrees very well with the cover, it’s a story that I like by being a little more open. Explore finding a teenager about their place in this world, but that path is not easy. The situations that surround it are an exploration as I said, more open and different from my typical story we could find in books.
Although the book is quite long, I think it was worth taking the time to learn the story of Willie, a girl with a talent for the arts, but that life plays various cards to be cross with her and destiny .
From the beginning, the freedom of the author to take of issues on bullying, sexual harassment, love, relationships of open-minded by so to speak, self-examination and exploration of the world are something that stand out and what caught my attention immediately
Weaves the story in a delicate, detailed and deep line, which in some cases could be as real, but it is still a story, its exploration on issues the author does not hold back to the contrary, it is as if she like to highlight them and seek the balance for the reader to enjoy and learn from another perspective the growth and character of Willie.
Apart from the protagonist, we have more characters that stand for different emotional and personal conflicts that lead loading, and directly or indirectly affect the protagonist.
I liked the handling of the story of Willie between your mother and she shows us the why taste for the arts, my favorite character Xavier, the story surrounding it is something that will affect Willi but does so in this particular way to the level of Willie, which I loved.
I loved his writing is clear and direct, descriptive, and although its content can be open and clear, and may create a conflict in your feelings or your views. This could be one of its natural charms and could give much to talk about.
Recommended with tea and you favorite place to read.
BLOG: ALL THINGS IN THE CLOUD SWEET
March 11, 2014
This review first appeared on Books i View. I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
Finding What Is by Tabitha Vohn is gritty, evocative, artsy, alluring and so many other things wrapped up into one.
I have to applaud Tabitha Vohn for creating such a strong female character and for not holding back in telling her story. Compared to most of the books I usually read this felt uncensored. It is raw and emotional which is a wonderful thing to come by.
Let me assure you, this is not your typical NA novel. Yes it has that classic Student-Teacher relationship and the bad boy vibe. But it is like nothing you’ve read before. I can’t explain it exactly it’s just so different and unexpected from the norm.
I was captivated the entire time while reading this and finished in just about half a day. The only reason why I’m giving this 3 stars and not more is because it wasn’t entirely my cup of tea. I didn’t agree with some of the decisions Willie made and felt uncomfortable with the situation she found herself in. But I can’t deny that this is a great book with fantastic writing.
If you read NA and are looking for something different than you should definitely read this book!
Finding What Is by Tabitha Vohn is gritty, evocative, artsy, alluring and so many other things wrapped up into one.
I have to applaud Tabitha Vohn for creating such a strong female character and for not holding back in telling her story. Compared to most of the books I usually read this felt uncensored. It is raw and emotional which is a wonderful thing to come by.
Let me assure you, this is not your typical NA novel. Yes it has that classic Student-Teacher relationship and the bad boy vibe. But it is like nothing you’ve read before. I can’t explain it exactly it’s just so different and unexpected from the norm.
I was captivated the entire time while reading this and finished in just about half a day. The only reason why I’m giving this 3 stars and not more is because it wasn’t entirely my cup of tea. I didn’t agree with some of the decisions Willie made and felt uncomfortable with the situation she found herself in. But I can’t deny that this is a great book with fantastic writing.
If you read NA and are looking for something different than you should definitely read this book!
May 4, 2021
This review was posted via Amazon.com. Thought I would share it here since V.J.Chambers wrote such a nice review of Finding:
"Rated 4 out of 5 Stars Evocative and Alluring October 11, 2013
By V. J. Chambers
Format:Kindle Edition
Willie's interaction with Professor Shane starts innocently enough. He teaches a Creative Writing/Poetry class, and that's where she initially meets him. But what draws them together is their mutual love of painting and visual art. Though both of them know that the growing feelings between them are not entirely appropriate, they can't seem to stop things from progressing.
There are other issues in Willie's life: an on-and-off relationship with a bad boy named Xavier. Her mother's illness. The fact that there's a creep living in her house, because she and her mother can't afford the rent otherwise. Professor Shane is her escape. But when everything comes to a head, she finds she can't trust him either.
Her mother dead, her home gone, Willie is finally thrust into the most awkward of situations: living with Xavier and his new girlfriend. Xavier is still attracted to her. She's still attracted to Xavier. The girlfriend seems to think they can make this awkward threesome work.
Neither Xavier nor Professor Shane can be wholly hers--Xavier because of his girlfriend, the professor because of his age and profession. Until Willie can find her way, she is only floundering and searching for what is.
I'd like to describe Tabitha Vohn as a sort of literary NA writer. She takes popular situations (the professor-student relationship here or the bad boy rocker in Requiem for the Fallen), but she doesn't go in typical, I've-read-this-twenty-times-already directions. Instead, she really digs in and explores the situation realistically, achingly, and intriguingly. Her book are very real, very believable.
As always, her gift for language is apparent. She's an evocative and talented writer. Her prose is beautiful.
If you find yourself wanting just a bit more from your typical NA contemporary romance, I recommend you give Tabitha Vohn a try. She's got all the good stuff, but she's got a level of depth beneath it you won't find elsewhere.
Highly recommended."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F...
"Rated 4 out of 5 Stars Evocative and Alluring October 11, 2013
By V. J. Chambers
Format:Kindle Edition
Willie's interaction with Professor Shane starts innocently enough. He teaches a Creative Writing/Poetry class, and that's where she initially meets him. But what draws them together is their mutual love of painting and visual art. Though both of them know that the growing feelings between them are not entirely appropriate, they can't seem to stop things from progressing.
There are other issues in Willie's life: an on-and-off relationship with a bad boy named Xavier. Her mother's illness. The fact that there's a creep living in her house, because she and her mother can't afford the rent otherwise. Professor Shane is her escape. But when everything comes to a head, she finds she can't trust him either.
Her mother dead, her home gone, Willie is finally thrust into the most awkward of situations: living with Xavier and his new girlfriend. Xavier is still attracted to her. She's still attracted to Xavier. The girlfriend seems to think they can make this awkward threesome work.
Neither Xavier nor Professor Shane can be wholly hers--Xavier because of his girlfriend, the professor because of his age and profession. Until Willie can find her way, she is only floundering and searching for what is.
I'd like to describe Tabitha Vohn as a sort of literary NA writer. She takes popular situations (the professor-student relationship here or the bad boy rocker in Requiem for the Fallen), but she doesn't go in typical, I've-read-this-twenty-times-already directions. Instead, she really digs in and explores the situation realistically, achingly, and intriguingly. Her book are very real, very believable.
As always, her gift for language is apparent. She's an evocative and talented writer. Her prose is beautiful.
If you find yourself wanting just a bit more from your typical NA contemporary romance, I recommend you give Tabitha Vohn a try. She's got all the good stuff, but she's got a level of depth beneath it you won't find elsewhere.
Highly recommended."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F...
March 14, 2014
There's art in here? Count me in. I'm no artist that's why I'm always fond of it and even then when it's involved in a novel.
It started out so strong having Willie sexually attracted to her professor despite her emotional connection to Xavier. It went down a little somewhere in the middle. I don't know what happened but it did feel that way. I swear I was able to feel those electric stings when Willie was close to her professor. It was all about lust, I guess and the fact that he showed interest in her and that she had no father figure. Yes, Freudian. Willie had a lot on her plate. With her sick mother, rude uncle, bills to pay, college funds and just everything a normal 17-year-old girl shouldn't be worrying about. Willie was strong though. She had her moments but it was needed. Not to mention how creative she was. I admire the girl.
Having not one but two guys out for you was a little overwhelming. When your professor was that attractive, I guess you'd totally fall for him especially when he showed interest to you. But then that wasn't just the case with Willie. She thought she needed him yet it was her need for a father. He was older and was caring for her and all. On the other hand, Xavier was her rock. She knew she needed him but they both had a lot on plate. Misery loves company. Despite her professor being a hottie, I'm all for Xavier.
There were a lot of secrets revealed to Willie. Secrets that changed her life. Yet in the end, there were some truths that weren't really realized by her. A lot of things happened. As. In. A. Lot. Love, lust, joy, death, tragedy. You name it. There were minor characters who played a big role in Willie's life. For better or for worst. Yet in the end, everything turned out the way it was supposed to be for Willie.
Art was used as an emotional outlet of the characters. It was amazing how beauty can be depicted in such measures. You think art is only for the eyes? Hell no. I was able to see it through my own imagination and trust me, it was wonderful.
I would have enjoyed this more if it wasn't written in the 3rd-person POV. This novel is emotional. I guess it would have been better if I was able to see the story from the characters' mind.
Finding What Is is a beautifully crafted novel about love and hate, happiness and sadness, and success and tragedy.
Originally posted at The Bookish Confections
It started out so strong having Willie sexually attracted to her professor despite her emotional connection to Xavier. It went down a little somewhere in the middle. I don't know what happened but it did feel that way. I swear I was able to feel those electric stings when Willie was close to her professor. It was all about lust, I guess and the fact that he showed interest in her and that she had no father figure. Yes, Freudian. Willie had a lot on her plate. With her sick mother, rude uncle, bills to pay, college funds and just everything a normal 17-year-old girl shouldn't be worrying about. Willie was strong though. She had her moments but it was needed. Not to mention how creative she was. I admire the girl.
Having not one but two guys out for you was a little overwhelming. When your professor was that attractive, I guess you'd totally fall for him especially when he showed interest to you. But then that wasn't just the case with Willie. She thought she needed him yet it was her need for a father. He was older and was caring for her and all. On the other hand, Xavier was her rock. She knew she needed him but they both had a lot on plate. Misery loves company. Despite her professor being a hottie, I'm all for Xavier.
There were a lot of secrets revealed to Willie. Secrets that changed her life. Yet in the end, there were some truths that weren't really realized by her. A lot of things happened. As. In. A. Lot. Love, lust, joy, death, tragedy. You name it. There were minor characters who played a big role in Willie's life. For better or for worst. Yet in the end, everything turned out the way it was supposed to be for Willie.
Art was used as an emotional outlet of the characters. It was amazing how beauty can be depicted in such measures. You think art is only for the eyes? Hell no. I was able to see it through my own imagination and trust me, it was wonderful.
I would have enjoyed this more if it wasn't written in the 3rd-person POV. This novel is emotional. I guess it would have been better if I was able to see the story from the characters' mind.
Finding What Is is a beautifully crafted novel about love and hate, happiness and sadness, and success and tragedy.
Originally posted at The Bookish Confections
April 25, 2014
For the purpose of clarity and transparency, I think it's important to tell you that I agreed to review this book in return for a free copy of the ebook. This didn't buy it any leniency, I'm drowning in paperbacks I want to read, but can result in problems from not being the target audience.
It feels cruel to say it, but if I had been asked to beta read this book I would tell the author it wasn't ready for publication yet. I do, however, see a lot of sections that show promise and that make me excited to see how Tabitha develops in her writing style.
It was obvious a lot of thought had gone into the creation of the characters, especially the less involved ones like Nic, but they had a tendency to fall flat and often struggled to hold my interest of affection. I ended up rooting for the main character, Willie, to dump both love interests and find a vision for her future that didn't include becoming a carbon copy of her own mother.
The main problem is that this story seems to switch genre halfway through. Up until the middle I felt as if I was reading a standard format romance, complete with forgone conclusion, but then halfway through it morphs into something much more open and contemporary. I felt this was an improvement, but if you were a romance reader it may have felt like promises weren't delivered on and many readers who may like the later writing would simply not make it that far. If I hadn't promised a review I wouldn't have.
The writing style had some gems, and the dialogue in the more active scenes was by far the biggest point in its favor, but the prose was very purple and full of similizes that just detracted from the main text. Add to that a tendency for every single character to go on long, psycho-babble filled monologues that feel out of character, and it feels like the writer is trying to write a deep story but has only managed a shallow imitation.
What really disappoints me is the feeling that most of the problems in this book come from a rush to publication, that this writer could create something superb if they worked on their craft a bit longer.
It feels cruel to say it, but if I had been asked to beta read this book I would tell the author it wasn't ready for publication yet. I do, however, see a lot of sections that show promise and that make me excited to see how Tabitha develops in her writing style.
It was obvious a lot of thought had gone into the creation of the characters, especially the less involved ones like Nic, but they had a tendency to fall flat and often struggled to hold my interest of affection. I ended up rooting for the main character, Willie, to dump both love interests and find a vision for her future that didn't include becoming a carbon copy of her own mother.
The main problem is that this story seems to switch genre halfway through. Up until the middle I felt as if I was reading a standard format romance, complete with forgone conclusion, but then halfway through it morphs into something much more open and contemporary. I felt this was an improvement, but if you were a romance reader it may have felt like promises weren't delivered on and many readers who may like the later writing would simply not make it that far. If I hadn't promised a review I wouldn't have.
The writing style had some gems, and the dialogue in the more active scenes was by far the biggest point in its favor, but the prose was very purple and full of similizes that just detracted from the main text. Add to that a tendency for every single character to go on long, psycho-babble filled monologues that feel out of character, and it feels like the writer is trying to write a deep story but has only managed a shallow imitation.
What really disappoints me is the feeling that most of the problems in this book come from a rush to publication, that this writer could create something superb if they worked on their craft a bit longer.
March 9, 2014
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
***SPOILER ALERT*** This review may contain spoilers.
Seventeen year old Willie, is faced with doubt, death and sorrow. Most teenagers her age are planning for college and summer trips. Not having to deal with burying their mothers and wondering where they are going to live, and what they are going to do to survive. The one man she thought she loved betrayed her. So she goes to find the one guy who has always been there for her Xavier.
Xavier of course lets her stay, however his girlfriend Nicole is also there. Not really having anywhere else to go, she stays with them. She is not sure how this will turn out. Willie loves Xavier and he still loves her. Neither one want to hurt Nicole though. They are all getting along really well living together. Until one night when Willie wakes to find a note by her head. Frantic waking Xavier, they force open the bathroom door to find Nicole's lifeless body in the bath tub.
Willie feels guilty, thinking that she is the reason for Nicole's suicide. Until she finds out that it wasn't her first attempt and that there were a lot of things in Nicole's life no one knew about. But Xavier can't let go of the guilt and Willie fears she has lost him for good.
Will he come back to her ? Will she figure out where her life is suppose to go ?
3 Stars
The book is sad, and dark. If you're looking for a break from happy go lucky and sexy romance, then this is the book.
Reviewed by Denisa
***SPOILER ALERT*** This review may contain spoilers.
Seventeen year old Willie, is faced with doubt, death and sorrow. Most teenagers her age are planning for college and summer trips. Not having to deal with burying their mothers and wondering where they are going to live, and what they are going to do to survive. The one man she thought she loved betrayed her. So she goes to find the one guy who has always been there for her Xavier.
Xavier of course lets her stay, however his girlfriend Nicole is also there. Not really having anywhere else to go, she stays with them. She is not sure how this will turn out. Willie loves Xavier and he still loves her. Neither one want to hurt Nicole though. They are all getting along really well living together. Until one night when Willie wakes to find a note by her head. Frantic waking Xavier, they force open the bathroom door to find Nicole's lifeless body in the bath tub.
Willie feels guilty, thinking that she is the reason for Nicole's suicide. Until she finds out that it wasn't her first attempt and that there were a lot of things in Nicole's life no one knew about. But Xavier can't let go of the guilt and Willie fears she has lost him for good.
Will he come back to her ? Will she figure out where her life is suppose to go ?
3 Stars
The book is sad, and dark. If you're looking for a break from happy go lucky and sexy romance, then this is the book.
Reviewed by Denisa
March 15, 2014
I first have to say, how much this cover talks to me . It's amazing as it sums up in a way the girl Willie was. It shows a girl trying to find her place in the world , but not sure where she fits in. A girl with lots of different things on her mind and each color represents an issue. The book starts with Willie attending a college course in which we discover that the Professor Shane is one of those Mr McHottie Professors. The one's that all the girls want to be with. As the book goes on, we discover that Shane has eyes for Willie and the pair of them throughout the novel will run back and forth with each other. Her home life though is less glamorous as her mother Joanie is dying and also living at home is who I guessed was her mum's brother Nick. I hated this character as he reminded me of a filthy pig type and made me shudder. The other side of Willie's life is Xavier - her boyfriend to start off with. However, what will happen when Willie's life starts to fall apart completely losing not only those she cared about but also her mother ? After loss can Willie find what is herself and who she truly is in order to live her life to the full ?
Find out in Tabitha Vohn's new novel "Finding What Is
Find out in Tabitha Vohn's new novel "Finding What Is
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