Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Dial
Publication Date: June 14, 2012
Source: Purchased
Rating: 4.5/5
“It's as though I don't make a ripple as I drop off the face of the earth.”
― Huntley Fitzpatrick, My Life Next Door
Summary: (Goodreads) A gorgeous debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to one person you love without betraying another
“One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.”
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.
My Thoughts: Coming into this book I had pretty high expectations since many people reviewed it and loved it. I automatically thought I would too, since I love YA contemporary novels. I'm happy to say it did meet my expectations. Although it didn't fully satisfy me at the end, I really liked this book with all of the romance and fun involved.
The characters in this book were great. It kept the book alive. I loved the Garrett's! I thought all of the kids were so different and interesting in their own way, and I had such a vivid picture of each one. I always looked forward to parts with them in it!
My favorite character in this book was Jase. I really loved Jase. What I loved most about him was he was an amazing boyfriend, son, brother, and person. He was always so calm and collective, and that just made me love him even more. He was so sweet and all of the romance parts were adorable. :)
The only bad part about this book, to me, was the ending. I wasn't quite satisfied of where we were left. I'm left wondering about a lot of things. I have many unanswered questions about it. If you've read it, you know what I'm talking about.
Overall this was a great summer read. A very interesting, cute, fun book that will have you all laughing multiple times throughout. :)
~Bradi
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