Having been, at various times and under different names, a minister’s daughter, a computer programmer, a game designer, the author of paranormal mysteries, a fan fiction writer, and organic farmer, Eli has been a m/m romance author since 2013. The reveals of the shooters and the manner in which they were revealed was a bit too fanciful for me. There wasn’t an ounce of compassion in him and I hated the way he treats Brian. I found it hard to believe his views wouldn’t have changed after what happened to Brian. Issues I had/what didn’t work for me…Brian’s father. The Author created a truly special character in him…Landon’s two friends and his wonderful parents were brilliant supporting characters who played their parts in the story so well. His strength, and determination to stand up for what he believed in and his love for Brian. What I loved…Landon, what can I say…I adored that boy. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Brian and Landon formed a powerful bond that was totally believable, a connection that was so strong. Due to the subject matter, the book was always going to have a somber feel to it but out of all the darkness, there was a quite beautiful story of two young men who, in a different life might never have got together.įrom the blurb, the reader is well aware of what is going to happen and the Author powerfully portrayed the event that would have such a strong impact on the characters lives. Only I didn’t understand that the horror at Jefferson Waller High wasn’t over.Ī thought-provoking read, a YA love story born from a tragic event.Ĭoming from the UK where the last school shooting was back in 1996 after which the ownership of handguns was banned I found this a difficult read. And if I can get the man of my dreams and save the world at the same time? I’ll take it. I want to demand action on gun control, lead protests, raise my fist. But what I saw at school that day woke me up. He still needed me, and soon we were unlikely besties. When he survived and came back to school, he was broken in body and mind. His request surprised me, but I figured he needed comfort, so I kissed him on the forehead. When I came across Brian Marshall, the hottest guy in school, dying on the cafeteria floor, I did what anyone would do. Only how can I move on when the two shooters who attacked our school were never caught? And why do I feel like I’m still in the crosshairs? But here’s the thing about losing it all: You get a chance to start over and be someone new. Can’t even stand to be in a room with the curtains open. He came out a few years ago, proud and fierce, and he ran into gunfire to help others. I told myself it didn’t matter no one knew the real me.

I had everything-school quarterback, popular with girls, and my dad was proud of me. Read Judith’s Review…and grab your copy today!

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