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A review by javalenciaph
Blue Midnight by Tess Thompson
5.0
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Note: This ebook was provided by Booktrope in exchange for an honest review.
There are a number of twists in the story, and I don't want to spoil the reading experience of those who, like me, are only coming across this book now. I will say, though, that the story is as much about family as it is about Blythe's journey of self-discovery and love. There's a mystery within the Flanigan family that calls to Blythe and she quickly realizes that she wants to find out the answers to the questions that have been lingering for three years as much for herself and her own peace of mind as for the family and the bring back a sense of peace among the family members. The mystery had me going in a couple of different directions before the revelation as to who was behind it came about and I was actually quite stunned. Looking back, though, the clues were there and I was just too caught up in everything that Blythe was seeing and experiencing to really take note of them all and who they were pointing to. How it played out brought a bit of suspense thriller into the story, adding a hint of anticipation as to what would now unfold.
This is one of those stories that sneaks up on you, catching you off-guard with its quiet and simple intensity. The characters are far from perfect but they are very human and not at all difficult to empathize with. Blythe's life is in flux for the first time in years and you see her trying to get her footing time and again. You want her to find happiness and to be able to live the rest of her life with the kind of love that she had at the her fingertips but let go of thirteen years ago. I believe everyone is blessed with free will, allowing them to make decisions and choices that will set them on various paths and there's never a guarantee that those paths will be straight and free of obstacles. If anything, you can be sure that those paths will be winding and will have you stumbling every now and again. But you can always change the path you're on and change the direction of your journey, just like Blythe Heywood did in a small town called Peregrine in Idaho. Blue Midnight is a highly recommended 2015 favorite and gets five-plus stars. ♥
Note: This ebook was provided by Booktrope in exchange for an honest review.
There are a number of twists in the story, and I don't want to spoil the reading experience of those who, like me, are only coming across this book now. I will say, though, that the story is as much about family as it is about Blythe's journey of self-discovery and love. There's a mystery within the Flanigan family that calls to Blythe and she quickly realizes that she wants to find out the answers to the questions that have been lingering for three years as much for herself and her own peace of mind as for the family and the bring back a sense of peace among the family members. The mystery had me going in a couple of different directions before the revelation as to who was behind it came about and I was actually quite stunned. Looking back, though, the clues were there and I was just too caught up in everything that Blythe was seeing and experiencing to really take note of them all and who they were pointing to. How it played out brought a bit of suspense thriller into the story, adding a hint of anticipation as to what would now unfold.
This is one of those stories that sneaks up on you, catching you off-guard with its quiet and simple intensity. The characters are far from perfect but they are very human and not at all difficult to empathize with. Blythe's life is in flux for the first time in years and you see her trying to get her footing time and again. You want her to find happiness and to be able to live the rest of her life with the kind of love that she had at the her fingertips but let go of thirteen years ago. I believe everyone is blessed with free will, allowing them to make decisions and choices that will set them on various paths and there's never a guarantee that those paths will be straight and free of obstacles. If anything, you can be sure that those paths will be winding and will have you stumbling every now and again. But you can always change the path you're on and change the direction of your journey, just like Blythe Heywood did in a small town called Peregrine in Idaho. Blue Midnight is a highly recommended 2015 favorite and gets five-plus stars. ♥