A review by janetted
The Forever Girl by Rebecca Hamilton
4.0
This book wasn’t what I expected. The Forever Girl was so much more than I imagined it would be - action, adventure, history & romance all rolled into one smoothly delivered story. Like many readers I’m a guesser, always trying to figure out where things are going before they get there. With a title like The Forever Girl I expected immortality to be involved somehow. Is it? Well yes, but not the way you think.
In the beginning Sophia seems like a typical girl just trying to fit in and avoid the unwanted attention of her neighbors. This is hard because she’s hiding something. Actually several somethings, some of which she’s not even aware herself. These secrets are what hooked me from the start and kept me exploring with Sophia as she learned and unraveled her story. Rebecca Hamilton does a fantastic job of building the mystery and suspense surrounding her past and present. The historical information and the way it’s tied into the story are fantastic! I don’t want to give too much away, but if you like books surrounding the Salem Witch Trials, check this one out. ;)
All the characters in this book are not what they seem at one time or another, so it kept me guessing. One of my favorites is Charles. Again, don’t want to ruin anything so I won’t tell you too much, but I love how Hamilton introduces him as a dark, mysterious character then challenges Sophia to build a relationship of any kind with him in her uncertain world. To tell the truth I had trust issues for a LONG time where Charles was concerned, always waiting for him to turn from appealing man of mystery to bringer of evil. You’ll have to read for yourself to see which he truly is. Maybe a little of both?
The Forever Girl is what I’d term New Adult fiction. It’s definitely not adult paranormal romance, but I’d hesitate to classify it as YA. The characters are older; Sophia is past college age and living on her own. While her parents are involved and part of the story, she’s no longer answering to them the way younger teens would be. Sexual content is amped up; there are some intimate scenes between characters (one more explicit sex scene I can think of right off). This point alone makes it more suitable for mature readers. I’m excited about this sub genre, and I think The Forever Girl is a great addition to its ranks. Really looking forward to reading the rest of this series!!
In the beginning Sophia seems like a typical girl just trying to fit in and avoid the unwanted attention of her neighbors. This is hard because she’s hiding something. Actually several somethings, some of which she’s not even aware herself. These secrets are what hooked me from the start and kept me exploring with Sophia as she learned and unraveled her story. Rebecca Hamilton does a fantastic job of building the mystery and suspense surrounding her past and present. The historical information and the way it’s tied into the story are fantastic! I don’t want to give too much away, but if you like books surrounding the Salem Witch Trials, check this one out. ;)
All the characters in this book are not what they seem at one time or another, so it kept me guessing. One of my favorites is Charles. Again, don’t want to ruin anything so I won’t tell you too much, but I love how Hamilton introduces him as a dark, mysterious character then challenges Sophia to build a relationship of any kind with him in her uncertain world. To tell the truth I had trust issues for a LONG time where Charles was concerned, always waiting for him to turn from appealing man of mystery to bringer of evil. You’ll have to read for yourself to see which he truly is. Maybe a little of both?
The Forever Girl is what I’d term New Adult fiction. It’s definitely not adult paranormal romance, but I’d hesitate to classify it as YA. The characters are older; Sophia is past college age and living on her own. While her parents are involved and part of the story, she’s no longer answering to them the way younger teens would be. Sexual content is amped up; there are some intimate scenes between characters (one more explicit sex scene I can think of right off). This point alone makes it more suitable for mature readers. I’m excited about this sub genre, and I think The Forever Girl is a great addition to its ranks. Really looking forward to reading the rest of this series!!