K. B. Andrews

Since KB Andrews is a new author to me, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book. I'm glad that I went into it with no expectations because I was able to get fully into the story and to really enjoy it without waiting for something in particular to happen.

Jovi and Katie are best friends and have been for years. On the eve of Katie's big trip, she writes out a bucket list for Jovi to follow, since Jovi won't go with her to Miami. As Katie's leaving for her trip, her plane goes down, leaving Jovi alone. Jovi starts to follow her bucket list and meets River.

I love the way that the relationship between Jovi and River developed. It was interesting. It was both fast and slow, which is totally possible. It made both of the characters better people, which is what any relationship is supposed to do, right? I loved going for the ride with them and learning more about Jovi and River as the characters did. We really didn't know a lot about either of them, despite living in Jovi's head, before they reveal it in a natural way. We never really see River's POV, except for once. But, it works out well. I don't think this would've worked as well if it were a book with a split POV. I would be willing to read more about these characters.

And, as a final note, as a person who came of age in the 80s, I love Jovi's name. Bon Jovi was a favored band for years, so that's pretty awesome.… (mehr)