Living in a tiny, nowhere town can be difficult while also
making you feel trapped in an isolated existence you can never escape. For
Skylar, adding an alcoholic mother who you have to support with a low paying
job makes this story even more emotional. Life in Creek View is not exotic, exciting, or promising for most of its inhabitants. The author’s writing is intelligent,
informative, and brings the story of this small town to life.
Skylar works at the Paradise Hotel where she reconnects with
a former coworker, Josh, who is back in town because of medical leave from the
Marines. Josh has lost a leg and struggles with PTSD and depression. His story
gives insight into what many soldiers have to live with after serving overseas
and it can be devastating to read at times. Throughout the story, Skylar and Josh
become close and create a unique relationship that was beautiful to read but
includes times of sorrow, much like most realistic relationships. Skylar has always been determined to make it out of Creek View and has worked hard to make it a possibility, but will having Josh in her life change her dreams? What made
this story so captivating to me was the strength of the characters and their
determination to be happy during tragedy, heartbreak, and unfortunate
circumstances that were faced throughout the book.
I would recommend this book to fans of realistic fiction and
romance.
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