There's a sentence I snatched from this book which for me sums up so much of it - "Broken home, broken rules". It's such an innocent sentence yet it somehow enables Cooper and Jace and us as well, to accept what happened between them. Though I know a lot of people won't like this turf, I URGE you to give it the right chance because as the many tears I've shed in this book clearly showed - IT'S SO WORTH IT!
At 13, Cooper's life is shattered when he finds out not only is his father leaving their house and divorcing his mother, he already has a family with someone else. Someone he has been seeing for the past few years (and known a lifetime). While Cooper's mother (and father) try to explain to him and his bigger sister Annie that their marriage haven't worked for a LONG while and they are not mad or hurt by either's actions, it's naturally still very difficult for both kids especially with the having to live now in two houses not too far apart - one with their mother and the other with their father, Lila (the "girlfriend") and Jace (her son, who is a year older than Cooper is).
Though Cooper and Jace seems to be hating each other at first sight, they somehow can't stay away and little by little they become best friends. As we only get Cooper's POV we don't know what's Jace's reasoning for his actions but for me they were louder than words. He cared for Cooper. Yet for Cooper there was another layer of attraction he wasn't sure how to handle. First it's dealing with discovering he is gay, they there's the fact Jace seems to be into girls.. not guys.. not to mention while they are not blood related, they are still considered siblings.
There was something so beautifully tender in these two families coming together. It was faltering and difficult at times but also sweet, endearing and yet also heart breaking in a way words cannot describe, or at least I can't.. Anyta sure can! See, it wasn't just Cooper and Jace's story, it was also the story of David and Marie (Cooper's mother) as well as David and Lila. It was also the story of Cooper and his good friends, his beautiful relationship with his sister Annie and all the other interaction between them - all was beautifully written in such a tender way.
If you're wondering why this book is named simply "rock" you'll get your answer throughout this whole book in the little stones Cooper collects. Every stone has a unique ability, every stone also captures Cooper's memories and experiences and becomes a part of who he is. It was SUCH a unique concept. I LOVED it. I also highlighted my personal precious stone's ability and was quite humbled by what I found about it. There is something so special about the way these stones become so much more than just a minerals when it captures all these qualities and abilities some human, other's almost magical.
There is so much more to say about this book. It's not that long but each chapter takes us more and more into what it means to love but also what it means to lose love and how important it is to FIGHT for the love we want and believe in with all the heart ache involves. It was a special journey, one which starts with two 13 and 14 years old teen and ends with two men in their 20s who know some things are worth fighting for even if they are against all odds and might not be acceptable by everyone.
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Keep and open mind and you not only won't be disappointed you're going to take this story and keep it close to your heart. That's a promise!
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Rating:
★★★★★ |
E-Book
Edition |
251
pages
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Read on:
28-29 September 2018
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