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A review by literalfiction
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
3.0
There are a lot of things to like about this book. The characters, for one thing, are all pretty individual and cool on their own, from Macy's boss, to her love interest and his brother, to her mother and sister.
The actual story itself was refreshing - the focus is not only on Wesley and Macy and the progression of their relationship. The story shifts between conflict with Macy's family in the aftermath of her father's death, the struggle Macy has with her boyfriend, who pushes her to do things she doesn't want to and be someone she's not, and the chaotic world of catering and Wesley himself.
I found Wesley and Macy reminded me a lot of Heathcliff and Catherine, if Catherine had chosen Heathcliff over Edgar. In the story, Jason is Macy's Edgar, safe, easy, and "good" in the eyes of her mother, who sees Jason as a part of Macy's steady life. Wesley is Macy's Heathcliff, the boy she wants to be with but can't for so many reasons. Luckily for everyone involved, Macy doesn't mess up as badly as Catherine did.
I gave this book a three out of five star rating because while I enjoyed reading it, I won't be reading it again or recommending it to any of my friends.
The actual story itself was refreshing - the focus is not only on Wesley and Macy and the progression of their relationship. The story shifts between conflict with Macy's family in the aftermath of her father's death, the struggle Macy has with her boyfriend, who pushes her to do things she doesn't want to and be someone she's not, and the chaotic world of catering and Wesley himself.
I found Wesley and Macy reminded me a lot of Heathcliff and Catherine, if Catherine had chosen Heathcliff over Edgar. In the story, Jason is Macy's Edgar, safe, easy, and "good" in the eyes of her mother, who sees Jason as a part of Macy's steady life. Wesley is Macy's Heathcliff, the boy she wants to be with but can't for so many reasons. Luckily for everyone involved, Macy doesn't mess up as badly as Catherine did.
I gave this book a three out of five star rating because while I enjoyed reading it, I won't be reading it again or recommending it to any of my friends.