Author: Jessica Koch.
Genre: Romance, YA, True Story.
Rating: đ«đ«đ«đ«đ«❤️
Blurb:
From the moment she crosses paths with Danny, Jessica is fascinated. The dashing, confident twenty-year-old has everything she dreams of—looks, success, independence, money—and his kind, infinitely cheerful nature is spellbinding.
Yet Jessica sees something else lingering underneath Danny’s perfect facade. Bit by bit, she manages to pick it apart, unveiling harrowing truths about a deeply traumatic childhood that has left more than just emotional scars. Now, far away from his home and family, he is fighting to build a normal life for himself—even though he may be destined for a future as dark as his past.
Yet Jessica sees something else lingering underneath Danny’s perfect facade. Bit by bit, she manages to pick it apart, unveiling harrowing truths about a deeply traumatic childhood that has left more than just emotional scars. Now, far away from his home and family, he is fighting to build a normal life for himself—even though he may be destined for a future as dark as his past.
Despite all adversity and against all reason, a deep and intimate love develops between Danny and Jessica. But soon they find themselves confronting the harsh realities of a superficial world, battling against prejudice and exclusion at every turn… and, worst of all, racing against time…
Cover Review:
The cover is a silhouette one, and it's simple and pretty.
Book Review:
I DNFd this book.
You just checked the rating, didn't you? We'll, let me explain.
I did not finish this book because I couldn't read it any further because I freaked out. No, it's not a horror story, it's one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read. And it's a true story. So why didn't I finish reading it?
Because this book was so raw, so real that it completely took me off guard. Though there was no trigger warnings in the blurb, this book deals with issues like sexual abuse and an untreatable life threatening disease. And the second one is kinda too close to home for me.
Also, I was in love with Danny and Jessica's love story. And I knew that it was going to end. So I couldn't bear to read it.
Hopefully, some day I'll have enough courage to pick it up again, and finish reading it, but until then, I'll prefer to think that they're living together happily.
And yet, I will recommend you to read this one. Because it's beautiful, mesmerising, heartbreaking, a bit crazy and full of love.
This story is based on the author's real life, and I'd like to salute her for being so strong.
P.s. If you do read the book, would you please let me know how it ends?
Buy So Near The Horizon now:
Have you ever read such a book that hit you so hard that you couldn't read it? Even if you wanted to?
This sounds intense.
ReplyDeleteOh, it definitely is!
DeleteThis does sound like a really rough read. I'm a big fan of trigger warnings (especially since this is listed as YA). Honestly, I probably wouldn't have been so kind if I was surprised like that.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to read this one! Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteBut if you didn't finish... how do you know it truly earned the full 5-stars?
ReplyDeleteThe rating is based on the parts that I did read, and every single one of them was flawlessly beautiful. I didn't finish it because I didn't want the story to end the way I know it will end. Lol, does that make sense?
DeleteI love that you were so honest in your review, well said. If I read it, I am not sure I would want to spoil it for you as I have a feeling you will one day pick it back up ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat review! Sounds like a heart-warmer for sure. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Whoa this one looks and sounds like a very emotional and powerful book. I hope one day you get to finish this book. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and for putting this book on my radar.
ReplyDeleteI can only presume you think the ending is going to mean one of them dies - I can see why you didn't want to carry on reading. Perhaps no knowing would be best. Great review.
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