Dearest Clementine by Lex MartinMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
#BecRereads2018
I was worried about revisiting this series, because I really loved it the first time through, but that was 4 years ago. I've read so many books in the past 4 years, that I've found I've become a bit more demanding in regards to what I feel makes a good story.
Revisiting old favorites is like snuggling up with a puppy and your favorite blanket, but there's always this 5% chance that the puppy could pee on you and chew up your favorite blanket, after which you may still love the puppy but you'll be pretty frustrated.
So yeah, I took some fear into my second read, and it was all wasted anxiety, as I still absolutely loved this story. Lex Martin has a way of developing characters that really draws you in, and when you put down the books, it's pretty upsetting to find that your brand new amazing friends are no longer part of your life.
Also, this story has an undercurrent of mystery/suspense that just added an extra touch to an already good read.
Book 328 read in 2018
Pages: 370
PREVIOUS REVIEW:
This novel is sweet and sexy with an edgy undertone. I couldn't stand to put it down! Clementine is fascinating and relatable despite her harsh edges (probably because of them), and Gavin made me swoon constantly. Wow! That boy set a new book boyfriend standard.
Here’s the math:
2 parts sizzle
1 part snark
1 part giggles (me, not the characters...well, sometimes the characters but mostly me)
1 part mystery/suspense
Plenty of Awwwwwwww!!!! *swoon*
And a very memorable voice
I can’t wait to read more about Jax and Dani in Finding Dandelion!
