Never Let Go by Amy Tyson is one of those books that pulled on my heart strings. It was my first book that I've read that one of the main characters were dead at the beginning of the book. It was nice to see Drew through Amy's eyes. I won't give too much away, but I think Tyson captures the emotions of Amy, a woman who just lost her husband and now has to go on without him, while she is pregnant with their child.
Throughout the novel, Amy stays as strong as she possibly can even while dealing with the fact that Drew's parents hate her. In fact, one scene when Amy and Drew go out of their way to upset his parents was great! But their hatred aside doesn't deter Amy from protecting herself from them. Live the love of her brother and her friends, she keeps it together, when some people probably wouldn't be able to.
The novel does a good job of showing the reader what Drew and Amy's relationship like. From when they first met at ten years old to them dating in college and eventually getting married to the unexpected death of Drew through an act of violence. Tyson gave us Drew, not just man who died, but gave us insight to his thoughts and feeling about Amy, like how he wasn't sure if he was good enough for her, despite her willingness to be with him. Ms. Tyson captured the relationship between the two very well.
However, there are a few things that I was left questioning. Why was Drew killed? It wasn't specified if he uncovered something that he shouldn't even after it was suggested that he might have been killed out of some personal/political gain. I think that needed to clarification. Secondly, there wasn't much mention on the rest of Amy's family, aside from her ill mother and her brother. Where were the rest of them?
What was the outcome of the court case? Why were they in court if the shooter had bee shot and killed? Who was on trial then?
Thirdly, the scene when she brings her son to visit Drew's grave, she introduces them...it felt a little cold and flat. If I am visiting my dead husband's grave with the our child that he will never get the chance to hold or watch them grow, I would have been tearful at least.
This is an endearing romance that you might need tissue for and at the same time will have you SYDH. The writing goes from past to prest in flashbacks as a warning but is easy to recognize and follow. There a few things I didn't like but my main item is the ending. I felt there was no resolution for the main character. It would be nice to see a contiuation of this book or even characters of this book in another book to see where they are now.
Rating wise, I'm on the fence with this one. It's a solid 3.5 for me.
This story was heartbreaking but wonderful. It talks about a fairytale type romance that doesn't have the usual happily ever after ending but shows a love that endured through so much drama. It is told through flashbacks but I think that makes it more special. I would recommend this to everyone.
This was a good story. I loved the main characters, their loving relationship and how they were their for each other with the issue with his parents. I would never like more information on why Drew was killed along with the others. And that Amy was able to love again after this tragic loss.
Take the time to finish this book it has a lot of twists and turns but it is definitely worth it. Amy and Drew's love story didn't just flow easily. The had to fight family and the expectations of others I recommend it highly. So much so, that I just reread it to make sure I didn't miss anything.
This story was excellent. I cried for Drew and Amy throughout the book. I laughed at Drew's thoughts during their wedding (flashback) and at Amy for the "show" she put on for Drew's parents at the dinner party. This book was different, sad, reminiscent, and just all around exceptional!
Love can't conquer everything; but it sure makes it worth fighting for. This story was a great read, a little bit slow at some stages but a great book.