Desert Dropping

by DomLuka

Rory's mom just died and soon after the funeral his life is turned upside down when he finds out that his mom has contacted the father that he never knew. Now, he's forced to live in the desert with a family he doesn't know, a father he doesn't want to know, and to top it all off, Rory's gay and no longer has anyone to confide in. Friends will be made and the meaning of family will be found as Rory discovers that everything isn't so bad in the desert.

Status: Complete
Word count: approx. 389,678

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, Family, Coming Of Age, High School

1170 pages, Online Fiction

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Nikyta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, what to say about this? For one, it’s very long but it’s a great book. My emotions were all over the place with this one, I went from happy to sad to angry to downright crying.

It starts with Rory’s mother dying and finding out he has a father, one who never even knew he existed. Going to live with him changes everything Rory ever thought he knew. He develops a relationship with his father, his father’s partner, Jase and Jase’s cousin, Luke.

He also gets to experience what it’s like to be completely out to everyone, which is the result from briefly dating Aaron, a boy just about everyone hates for screwing Luke over. Rory has some good times with Aaron but in the end, it’s all just a big mistake especially when he’s ashamed to even mention Aaron to his dad.

When Rory gets burned by Aaron, he turns to Aaron’s friend, Seth, who he hated because he was always around when Aaron and him went on dates. Rory finds an unlikely friendship with Seth that evolves into an intimate one and before he knows it, Rory and Seth are falling for each other.
Summer is almost over, though, and Rory is supposed to go home but he just can’t. He can’t leave behind the friends he’s made and the love he’s found. So, he stays and it makes him, his dad, Seth and everyone else happy.

This was a fantastic book. It is very angsty and I try to stay away from those because sometimes I just want to punch the characters in the face. Lol. But still, the teen angst was properly written and very easy to read even if you did want to smack some sense into Rory.

The only reason I can’t give this 5 stars is because of two things. I absolutely detested Aaron and I didn’t like how Rory, even though he liked Aaron, basically ignored Luke’s warnings about him and I wished we would have seen more of Seth and Rory’s relationship after all the shit hit the fan. As it was, I felt we read more of Rory and Aaron then we did of Rory and Seth.

Rory came to his senses of course but not before getting burned for it, which I’m secretly glad of (guess that’s not a secret now. Lol) Aaron also got what was coming to him in the end and that made me happy. I’m hoping there will be a sequel to Rory and Seth so we can see if they’re still together in a few years and delve deeper into their relationship.

However, there’s still a part of me that still thinks Rory and Luke would have made a cute couple but I’m glad he ended up with Seth because now I understand Luke and Rory’s relationship is better as platonic because they’re more like lifesavers for each other. Plus, I love Seth. He’s shy and big and cute and I love that. And he has an obsession with ball caps. Lol

So, I recommend this to everyone. Whether or not you like angst, I think you’ll like this because it’s just that good. Like MsMiz said, “Once you get past the angsty crap in the beginning, it is a brilliant book.”

[Наталья · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5-3

Как только я начала читать Desert Dropping, мне подумалось, что эта книга мне понравится. Мне импонировало все - авторский стиль, завязка, внутренний монолог главного героя Рори.

Когда стало ясно, что Рори должен принять решение, где ему жить по истечении лета - с новообретенным отцом или бабушкой - мне было любопытно, как он придет к конечному решению.

Но дальнейшее развитие событий меня не радовало.

Во-первых, внутренние метания Рори потеряли свою новизну после 200 страниц. Все его "что он хотел этим сказать", "что он на самом деле чувствует", "нравится или нет" по отношению и к другим и к себе решились бы нормальным разговором. Но он на многое не мог решиться, только думал, надумывал, додумывал...

Во-вторых, количество геев на единицу населения в достаточно небольшом городке Аризоны вызывало только скептически поднятые брови с моей стороны.

Кроме того, этот Рори просто slut, если по-английски. Он без промедления прыгнул от одного парня к другому, и еще имея третьего в уме. К этому моменту я уже потеряла к нему всякие добрые чувства, и мне вообще было не понятно, чем он их всех берет.

Конечно, я видела объем книги, но не придавала этому значения. А надо было. 36 глав, тысяча страниц. Да да, каждая глава очееееень длинная. Потом мне стало ясно, что автор подробно расписывает почти каждый, без преувеличения, аризонский день Рори.

Но последние несколько глав показались мне скомканными. В них дни по больше части не описывались, а пересказывались второпях. И мне не понравилось, когда автор не дал парочке полноценного воссоединия, зачем-то засунув в сюжет под конец аварию. А мог бы получиться такой трогательный момент.

С другой стороны, все мои претензии к Рори могут объясниться его возрастом и гормонами. Неужто я тоже была такая мнительная, нетерпимая и упрямая? :)))

Еще меня немного дергало от секса между 16-летними, ну это я старомодная))

Не знаю, почему я не могла отложить книгу, наверное, мне было интересно, как же Рори наконец выберет, где его дом.

[SueM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rory, is 16 years old when his mother, a single parent, dies, and he is sent interstate to live with his father - a father he knows nothing about.

I knew going in that this would be an angst-ridden story, and it was, particularly the first half. Rory has a lot to deal with, not only losing the only parent he has ever known, but also everything he has ever known; friends, grandmother, and the place he called home. His dealings with his new family are difficult, exacerbated by his own stubbornness and the lies of omission from the others.

But as he gradually learns the truth about his parents (how they had come together, and then later separated), some of his own barriers come down, and he begins to look at his situation with new eyes. He learns a lot about himself, and a lot about others, and what family truly means.

A lot of this story deals with his losses and insecurities, but it is also a story of growing up, about learning to see beyond himself. Having lost my own mother at a similar age, and in much the same manner (though with less time), many of Rory's responses rang true - withdrawing from friends, the sense of numbness, anger at the situation, the inability to deal with other people fighting around him, and even just the overwhelming feeling of unfairness.

The rest of the story deals with Rory's sexual awakening - from his first kiss, his first break-up and his first real sexual relationship. There isn't a real HEA for this story - mostly because Rory is only 16 - but there is a HFN ending as well as a strong feeling of contentment, despite all his ups and downs.

I enjoyed this story, and in fact, wouldn't mind catching up with Rory again, when he has completed growing up and is ready for someone to be his HEA...

(As is not uncommon with online stories, there are some editing errors, particularly the usage of you're/your, so if that error drives you nuts, it may not be the best choice for you...)

[Valentina Heart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those stories that just can't have enough pages. I think there was close to 800 and I easily could have read twice as more. It does get a bit slow at times but I think it's normal to expect that with so many pages. The characters are fun and there is a lot of joking around, enough angst to make you cry (especially at the beginning) and the expected bad guy.
My rating is personal preference. It's a lovely story but without that one element that lifts it up a notch and makes it a 5 star read. Also, without really giving any spoilers, the main pairing just didn't sit with me. I loved both guys, but I think the other combination would have worked better. - No names lol and I think I worked that pretty good without revealing anything crucial;)

Maybe I can still hope that in the next book things progress to a much more satisfying outcome;)

I would definitely recommend it as it is much better than some published work I had the privilege of reading.

[Tatiana · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 звезды

См. Наташин отзыв
Внутренние монологи пролистывала. Было бы это произведение раза в три короче, поставила бы 4.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long book. Took a couple of days to read. Occasionally went on a bit. But I really liked the way the characters grew and developed. Even the baddies! The main character is 16, so this is probably YA which I don't usually read. But the first glance, first touch, first kiss etc were absolutely beautifully done. Really enjoyed it. I have never cried so many tears over a book! Are those rust marks on my ereader?

[LenaLena · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.
Decent story but way too long. The first half especially. It drags again towards the end too. It is not entirely clear to me why everyone likes Rory so much, since he's pretty much an obnoxious little shit for most of the book, but hey, I am not a teenage boy.

[P · Rating 5 out of 5]

aww I didn't want it to be over!!!

[Sammy Epps · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great story. I love watching the main character develop as time passed and realize how many mistakes he was making when he was being selfish. I can understand his much he struggled with his loss (who wouldn't) but I was glad that he began to understand that he was hurting himself more than everyone else with his words and actions. There were some editing errors but I was a very well written story.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved the way the author handled the teen angst in this story. If you take a 16 year old boy, whose mother just died, and ship him off to another state to live with a father that he has never met before.....well you've got to expect some emotion. You could either hide it behind a fake smile or lash out in the only way you know how. But you get a really good look into Rory's head so that the immature things he does make sense and don't piss me off.

The first 25% of the book is really just one big misunderstanding. You know the ones where you keep saying to yourself "If only they would TALK to each other!!!" I usually don't like that. But this worked out ok for me. Even if it was explained hundreds (really this is a long book!) of pages later.

Rory even falls for the bad boy first and learns about heartbreak. But that still didn't piss me off. Again because Rory's inner dialogue answered so many questions. But back to the bad boy, this character was pretty detestable for a while. It would have been easy to turn him into an over the top villain who you love to hate. But Rory is no Dudley Do-Right and Aaron is no Boris.

I'm really impressed with this author & I will definitely be reading more :)




Here is a breakdown of the story. MAJOR spoilers ahead:


Rory's mother dies of cancer. Rory has been living with his grandmother for several months. Rory's mother tried to track down the father, but he was only found a month after she died. Rory obviously does not want but is forced to live with his father. Who is gay, living with his lover and his lover's young cousin who is also gay. Aaaaand Rory is gay too. Rory's father keeps it a secret so as not to freak out his son & Rory is pretty much closeted. Eddie (Rory's father) makes a deal with Rory that he can move back home after the end of the summer if he really *tries* to let his father know him and vice verse. Eddie also takes waaaaay too long to tell Rory that he never knew about him & his mother kept this a secret.

Rory immediately falls for the bad boy. Who his family hates (bad boy screwed over father's lover's cousin, Luke). Rory eventually finds out that bad boy Aaron has not changed his ways. Rory ends up with Seth, who he hated at first. At the veeeeery last minute, Rory decides to stay with his father. and Seth :) And of course there is some major drama thrown in right at the end. Bad boy Aaron finally has to come face to face with his mistakes.

[karlakolumna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I havbe been reading a lot suspence, mystery stories lately, and I thought it'd be nice to read something lighter now.
Well, I was wrong and right.

While theses 875 pages were entertaining an gripping as hell, it was not exactly a light read. It wasn't just a teenage romance story.

This story had me laughing, crying, angry, exasperated, smiling, and rooting for Rory (the main character). I really had to stop reading, and not just once, because my vision was too blurred from all the crying. And believe me, this is not a common occurrence for me, at all.

The book is written in Rory's point of view, and that is done remarkably well and convincingly. The author managed to captivate the psyche of an uncertain, grieving 16 year old teenager in such a believable way, it's amazing. It totally feels like being on an emotional roller coaster that is Rory's life. We get to witness Rory's dealing with his mother's recent death, with his fears und uncertainties regarding his father Eddie, a man he suddenly is supposed to live with although never having met him, let alone having known of his existence. We witness Rory's first kiss, first relationship and first break-up, and we witness him realising that despite everything bad and tragic that happened to him, life's still able to offer happiness and love. While one great part of his life ends with his mom's death, while he lost all the family he knew (despite of his lovely grandma), another great part starts--he get's to know and love a new family.

I've read in some reviews that not everybody was entirely happy with Rory's final love interest not being a certain somebody, but to be honest, I think it was a pretty good decison by the author. I really think that Rory and that certain somebody are better of being just friends, or brothers. They have great chemistry, the amount of trust and support is truly enviable, and in my opinion it would be sad to end this great friendship and turn it into something fragile like a teenage relationship.

Well, that's it for now, maybe I'll be writing a more thorough review when I actually have more time on my hands. ;)

I just wanted to let you know that this book was amazing and that I really have no idea how it is not published, but instead available for free. I highly recommend it.

PS: This is a free online read. It hasn't been professionally edited and therefore there is some confusion of names at times, especially with Jase's (partner of Rory's dad) who seems to have been a "Jude" at some point.

[iam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book about teenage boys. It's frustrating, confusing, out-of-proportion and the main character can be such a brat I wanted to slap him at times - but I really liked it.

I'm even considering giving it 5 stars because looking back I enjoyed it so much; what holds me back is the length that seemed unecessary at parts and how frustrating it was.

Writing style-wise it had an awkward start which quickly smoothed out, just to turn awkard in the epilogue again, but that's just a minor thing.

What I liked about it especially was that the things I expected didn't happen - instead the things I wanted to happen happened, or rather, a mix of the two that turned out surprisingly satisfying.

I have previously been disappointed by books that had an amazing start but then from the middle onwards just went downhill, or books that were good but had such a bad ending that it ruined the whole experience. This book is the opposite.
The start and parts of the middle were not bad, but the main character made me exasperated, so did the side characters, but the steady character development and secrets being revealed made the whole plot more and more satisfying and wholesome. While there are some questions that would still need answering, it actually feels natural to leave them open given the nature of the rest of the book.

[Riva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very pleasant read. Didn't really move me on any level, but worth the read. It is very long though and told from the MC POV. I did find myself skimming through many internal musings. This is a very talented writer in that he captured teenage angst very well. I actually thought the MC, Rory, was very annoying, sweet, but annoying. But I did enjoy it once he got his head out of his a**. I liked that the writer didn't go for the obvious pairing, it made sense and a much more enjoyable HEA. The father/son relationship was also very sweet and realistic.

[Wyndslash · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a LOT of angst in this book. Sometimes it got too much and I had to take a break. Due to the length of the story, you really get sucked in. The writing is really impeccable if it makes you feel such strong emotions and links to the characters. Needless to say though, this is one of those books that I can't bear reading again, just because of all the angst.

[Dena · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25* I really enjoyed this book! I thought Rory's character was so honest as to how I would expect a 16 year old to act in his circumstances or maybe he was just so well developed he was real to me and I understood him. regardless, kudos to the author! I really want a story for a couple of the other characters! Highly recommend if you enjoy Y/A M/M.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This must be like the first time ever I write a proper review for a book. Well, even though there's been other books which deserve to be reviewed, I just decided to do it now for the first time. I just got this feeling when I finished the book.

Desert Dropping is a story about a 16-year-old boy Rory who lost his mom. Now he's moving to Arizona with his father of whom he never even knew about. He just found about him from his grandma. Rory isn't happy at all with this, though, so he makes a deal with his dad to stay just over the summer and leave at the end of it if he still wants it. But without noticing the life there isn't that bad after all.

I liked DomLuka's writing style. He made Rory a deep character and expressed his feeling in a way which must have moved all the readers. Well, they moved me. When Rory was angry, I was angry too. When everything went the downhill I wanted to cry for him. And when he found the best boyfriend ever and made out with him in every possible situation, I couldn't help but smile like a stupid (wo)man in love.

What I didn't like at first, though, was Rory. Yeah, I know, I just said I liked how he expressed his feelings etc but I didn't like him as a person. At first. Watch out for spoilers okay? (I'm gonna tell some!! I'm gonna tell beforehand about the biggest ones, so continue reading for now.) When he first moved in with his father and a new family he was just a young angry teenage boy. He blamed his dad of any possible thing and was angry about everyone lying to him when he did just the same himself. I understand that he'd just lost his mom and thought that his dad didn't want anything to do with a gay son like him, but his attitude still annoyed the hell out of me. I haven't lost neither of my parents, I haven't had to move into a new environment with total strangers and bare the stress which it caused so I have no idea how it's like (I know how it's like to have a family member with a grave cancer though...). So these must have been the reason for his Drama Queen like behavior but I still didn't like him fuming over everything.

Just like I said, this was AT FIRST! When the story proceeded I started to like Rory. I think he grew up, he got used to the situation, he started to listen to others. He was less angry and more understanding and when he became boyfriends with Seth, he actually started to keep his anger in check. So that's how I found myself loving this young man when I had to live with him through his eventful summer and take all his feelings to myself like they're my own.

I'm gonna make it short. Now I'm gonna tell the pros and cons of this story and why it gained 4 stars, not 5. Even though I loved the story and I couldn't put the book down, not even when I had to concentrate on school, it wasn't the best I've ever read. But don't take me wrong! I said I loved the book! I really did. And I'd read it again.

Things I disliked here were Rory's personality, at first, just like I told you already. I found him selfish little brat but just like I said this already too, he got better. I blame it on the loss of his mom. Maybe he deserved this selfish attitude and I totally respect him for starting to realize other's around him.
Then I didn't like Aaron. He was the character who pissed me off all the time. I didn't like how Rory seemed to be interested in Aaron just because he was such a flirt. Well, I kinda do understand, but I didn't like it when they were together. At the end of the story, though, I pitied him. He changed when he lost his little brother and he was just so broken I cried for him just like I had cried for Rory. I can't even say that he deserved this accident because no one deserved something horrible like that... It woke him up from his selfish world but it was too heavy price to pay. Overall, even if he was an annoying little jerk who deserved what he got I found him more like a sad case. But I still didn't like him and his time together with Rory.

I liked the pace the things proceeded. They weren't too fast but still not too slow. Rory acted like a normal human being, not just like some overly great Mary Sue character. He was human, he made mistakes, cried, regretted, got angry and fell in love. That's what I like.
Then the family which Rory became a part of! I just like gay couples (not too hard to guess) and when there's a rainbow family like that... it got a big plus from me. Rory's dad Eddie got a boyfriend called Jase with whom he lived. And then there was Luke who was just a like a son for them when he was actually Jase's cousin. And now that Eddie's son also became a part of this family, it got even richer, if you get what I mean with this.
Also this was a beautiful story of how hard a teenage life can be. Made me miss my own 16th summer even though I wouldn't want the bad things that Rory had to endure. This wasn't just a story about a teenage gay boy who hang out with his friends and made out with his boyfriend but it also was a story of getting over something like a death of a mother, enduring the first broken heart, finding yourself and especially being yourself. I totally recommend this to every M/M stories lover.

[Gustaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this one online really long ago. At that time I didn't even finish it. Since I found it again I felt an instant urge to get to know what happened to Rory. And OMG I am happy that I did. It's such a beautiful, beautiful story about how important family are and how to find yourself.

[Erin Bethea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I almost DNF at the 40 percent Mark, but I stuck through it and it ended up being quite good. The main reason being the main character was suuuch a whiny little bitch-thank God he got better with time. The editing needs a little work but overall it's a solid happy story. And free!

[Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is DomLuka's best novel! However, I can't recall how many times I wanted to punch Rory in the throat throughout the novel lol Honestly no one can write MM fiction like Dom, just like nobody can write main characters as annoying as his hahaha

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a wonderful coming of age story about a gay teen(Rory) who goes to live with his father(Eddy), whom he believed had abandoned Rory's mother upon finding out that she was pregnant with Rory. He is prepared to hate this man, but finds out pretty quickly that his father never knew about him until just recently. Rory had only come out to his mother and grandmother and doesn't want to tell his father that he is gay, fearing his father's reaction. Not only is Rory not telling his father something important, but his dad is also hiding a few things...namely that he is gay himself and the man(Jase) whom Rory thought was his cousin is actually his partner. There is also another teen living with them(Luke)-Jase is Luke's cousin and foster parent because Luke's mother is dead and his father is in jail. Luke is also gay and Rory is attracted to him.
Rory goes through a really difficult time dealing with all of the lying when he inadvertantly finds out about it and makes a deal with his father that he will be allowed to go back home to Nevada to live with his grandmother at the end of the summer if he so chooses.
Luke introduces Rory to all of his friends. There is one boy that Luke seems to really dislike named Aaron who seems to like Rory. Rory ends up experiencing his first kiss and experiences his first oral sex with Aaron.
I thought that the characters in this book were very well written and believable. I thought Rory's emotions during all of his trials and tribulations were really spot-on. I thought they were realistic emotions for any teen, not just for a gay teen.
I also thought the story had plenty of twists and turns that left you wanting to read on to see what would happen.
I would highly recommend this book.

[piranha · Rating 5 out of 5]

DomLuka is a grown man who has not forgotten what a teenager feels like.

The story is long and angst-filled, and a good editor could have probably cut it down by quite a bit, but I didn't mind reading through it anyway; it was worth it even when it slowed down; I never felt bored. I wouldn't have thought so just from reading the blurb, frankly, but everyone felt real here, real from the perspective of a 16 year old boy, that is. And while that's a bit limited of a viewpoint, Rory has an active inner life, and he does grow. I was never a teenager like that, and yet I was, you know? Well, no, not without knowing me, you don't. It felt both a bit vicarious and at the same time just like me. I really enjoyed the experience of being reminded of somebody another me might have been.

It wouldn't have risen up to 5 stars had it not been for Rory unpacking his final present; what came after that really moved me, and moved the book itself onto a whole different level.

I do wish DomLuka would get somebody to proof and correct the many "your/you're" mistakes and the like. Every time my pattern matcher gets stuck on one of those it rips me out of the story for a moment, and that's unpleasant.

This was my first book by him and I will definitely be looking for more.

[Ozlem · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. I could finally finish it. At first, I loved the book and couldn't believe that it wasn't published. It was too good to be not published. However, it was too long, unnecessarily so. It was only half of the book and I was looking forward to the end. Normally, I wish a book was a little longer so that I can enjoy their world for a while. This one felt like an extended soap opera. At the beginning I was planning to give it 5 stars, but due to the length of the book it is reduced to 4 stars.

Still great book, emphasizes the importance of family and giving second chances. It was very realistic in a sense that everybody deserves a second chance but should be handled carefully when/if that chance is given. If the book was going to be that long, I'd rather it expanded over a long time period, like until Rory becomes 30.

[Eirian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have so much to say about this it's insane.

1) When I first started, I felt I was going to absolutely love it until...
2) The majority of the early chapters were basically Rory complaining, and well...making everything a huge deal.
3) I still don't see what Aaron did wrong to Rory. Luke yes, but I don't understand why Rory would be furious at Aaron Keslin.
4) It's not exactly the most realistic things I've read.
5) At some point it became difficult to read and I almost wanted to rate it a two-star.
6) Then it just keeps getting better and better :p
7) Aaron is awesome and he in no way deserved what he got.
8) Bits of Desert Dropping definitely got a laugh out of me.
9) Seth is a bit too Ideal.
10) Luke is the best friend anyone can hope to have.
11) Did I mention Aaron is awesome? Nathan too (Despite the fact that he's a very minor character)

[Tessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another freebee, and really well written. The story of 16 year old Rory, who grew up with his mother in Nevada. His mother died of cancer and just before reveiled the identity of Rory's dad. So Rory is forced now to go and live with this dad, he never knew existed. And his dad is not living alone....
Rory is the typical teenager, confused, stubborn, but quite smart. And in addition he is gay, but mostly in the closet.
The book is about his settling in Ari-fri-kin-zona where he is determined to hate everybody and it is about his awakend sexuality and his coming out.
I laughed and I cried. It was touching, even though I normally feel too old for the coming out teenage problematics.
At the end, it ended too fast. I would have like one more chapter to tie up the loose ends, but otherwise: a really good book.

[Carolinareader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. As others have said its a long one. It took me forever to get through but I really enjoyed it. Its the story of Rory a teenager who had to deal with the death of his mother and now has to deal with going to live with a father he has never known. There is ups and downs, misunderstandings galore, and boyfriend issues. This is such a well written book though that things that normally get on my nerves with a read didn't in this book. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to give Rory a good shake a couple of times because it took him an awful long time to realize certain things. But even then as a reader I felt that it was a worthy journey. Its actually shocking that this ebook is a freebie, its that good. Now I am going to decide what Domluka book to read next.

[Moi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I plainly dislike this one. I was actually very interested at the beginning, but as the story progressed, I end up disliking it. It's just me, I know, but I feel like Rory's a slut, dating Aaron and then Seth. Like I get it, Aaron used him, but then after their breakup, Rory goes right to Seth to seek his answer and then they start getting together. Like come on, give it time. Being around hot guys, I would want to date all and everyone of them, but I do have my respects. This was totally not my cup of tea, since I dropped the story about 2/3 of the way, I have no clue if Rory got together with Luke, but I wouldn't care. I think it would be best if he didn't, but if he did, hmm.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

During the first 1/2 the main character is insuferable, stupid and whiny... but you somehow know thatonce his head gets less muddled it'll get better. So you keep reading bacause you want to see him get better and see what happens. And then it does get better...and still you read, because it's huge. XDDDD don't hold much hope of reading it at one go... I tried, but since humans need to eat and sleep and so... reading the whole thing in one sitting wasn't an option.
Personaly... I'm a Luke fan.. :D from the beggining. There is apparently another story in the same page from same authour that features Luke... I must check that.

[Lia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why so many people complain about the length, I was itching to read more the whole time! I didn't even really notice how long it was, I was just enjoying the read. I read it in four days, would've finished sooner but I didn't want it to end. Rory was so frustrating at the beginning of the story though! He's so stubborn, I just wanted to slap some sense into him. But I loved him nonetheless! This book had great characters, a great plot, and was exquisitely executed. Wonderful read<3

[JNL · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! I really loved this book. It was one of those that I didn't want to stop reading. I would grumble anytime I had to stop reading to do something else. Maybe that just makes me pathetic, I don't know. Regardless, I liked Rory's story and how it seemed so real. His feelings were intriging to me. The end didn't turn out like I was expecting but I'm ok with that. It still left me with a great feeling about this new family and that they are all going to be ok in life.

[Nu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, what an amazing coming of age story. I even wish it didn't have to end. I was carried away with Rory and his journey, his ups and downs, his family, friends, love interests and even Aaron.

Everyone of them were so darn interesting and unique. I absolutely loved this story, every last bit of it!

I want an Aaron story, a Luke story and a follow up on my fav couple Rory and Seth.

5 beautiful stars!