Standalone
Unabridged
Published: April 3, 18
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Narrator: Amy Melissa Bentley
Length: 11 hrs. 23 min.
Source: Hoopla/Library
Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best friends-turned-best enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern day, Californian version of the Montagues and Capulets.
But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together.
What could go wrong?
With no one but each other for company, Zorie and Lennon have no choice but to hash out their issues via witty jabs and insults as they try to make their way to safety. But fighting each other while also fighting off the forces of nature makes getting out of the woods in one piece less and less likely.
And as the two travel deeper into Northern California’s rugged backcountry, secrets and hidden feelings surface. But can Zorie and Lennon’s rekindled connection survive out in the real world? Or was it just a result of the fresh forest air and the magic of the twinkling stars?My thoughts:
I have to admit that by now I think I will read or listen to anything Jenn Bennett writes. Another good YA romance book and I am smitten with the characters. It also has some excellent (and one not so excellent... but that was intentional) secondary characters. I especially love her adopted grandparents and her mom (oh the way they are all together!). Also, I have to note that the cast was eclectic and that made me love this book even more.
It also has everything you want in a YA. It does have sex in the book, but it is handled well and is geared toward older YA. It also has bad decisions and miscommunication as you often expect in a friends to hate to love romance, but it is handled well. The drama is well placed and makes sense. It enhances the book and gives them reason to know each other again. This is a contemporary romance you should try if you haven't already.
The narrator is now my voice for Bennett's YA. I hope she does more books as the author writes them. I wouldn't hesitate to pick another with her narration.
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So glad you read this one! She is one of my favorite authors, I just love all her books, adult and YA.
ReplyDeleteI love her adult books and I'm really enjoying her YA.
DeleteI really loved the relationship between Zorie and her stepmom and her adopted grandparents. I thought the romance was fun too. Glad you enjoyed this one as well.
ReplyDeleteOh yea! That relationship was so cute and sweet!
DeleteI’ve only read one by Bennett (Alex, Approximately) and have been meaning to read more by her ever since. Thanks for putting Starry Eyes back on my radar because it sounds like one I will love!
ReplyDeleteOh I enjoyed that one. I hope you try this one too!
DeleteI'm so glad you are enjoying her books (and reviewing again!) I'm not a big YA fan, but this sounds good - I like how you recommend to folks like me.
ReplyDeleteReviewing may be a bit spotty but I have a few. :) I don't mind YA but I think she writes well enough to enjoy it for those that don't.. :)
DeleteZorrie and Lennon owned me. They were fabulous! That camping trip was everything I wanted it to be and more. I loved Zorrie's stepmother and Lennon's moms. This was a stupendous read for me.
ReplyDeleteI was so worried it was going to be drama for drama's sake but it rocked. I'm so glad you enjoyed it too!
DeleteI think this book is available to read on Riveted (SimonTeen) for free! This sounds so adorable I'm gonna read it *heart eyes*
ReplyDeleteUma@Books.Bags.Burgers.
Oh sweet! I hope you enjoy!
DeleteOh this looks good, and I loved the Alex one.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll enjoy this one a lot!
DeleteI loved this one. It made me so happy!
ReplyDeleteI didn't love her latest but she's still an auto read author for me - no matter the genre - but especially her YA
Karen @ For What It's Worth
Still makes me curious about her last one. :) Wouldn't put me off of her either.
DeleteI've heard good things about this one, so that's awesome you liked it so much. I've never read book by Bennett, but I do want to! This one seems perfect for the summer months.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Oh you need to try at least one of her books!
DeleteI love her books, she really does write some great YAs with positive parents, always awesome
ReplyDeleteI agree! :)
DeleteI don't usually read YA but I'm glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteShe does have adult books. :)
DeleteJenn Bennett is my jam! I love her books! I enjoy her sex-positive approach, and how the main characters usually have at least one totally supportive parent. Yes, there are always ups and downs between kids and their parents, but she always makes it feel authentic. I really enjoyed their journey together in this one, when they finally had a chance to communicate and be alone. Also, her dad can eat rocks.
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
I really do enjoy her books both YA and adult. And yea... that dad... ugh.
DeleteOoh, this one's on my TBR!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! :)
DeleteI'm not a huge fan of contemporary YA but I'll admit I'm tempted by this one too.
ReplyDeleteShe always has the loveliest covers. I need to look Bentley up. I don't think I've seen hers before.
ReplyDeleteSounds like this was a well written book, not over the top with drama, which is what I prefer!
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