Tim Sandlin

Maurey Pierce is a flawed, broken, beautiful character. I loved her the first time I read this book, and I only grew to love her more. Tim Sandlin is a fantastic author who creates characters that are unforgettable. Maurey has a million problems and the rag tag group that ends up in a way saving her all come with their own share of issues but its not really a novel about people with issues; nor is it a novel about alcoholism - though that is Maurey's biggest issue - its a novel about being alive. Being a human fucking being. Maurey isn't a perfect one, not by a very long shot, but I sure as hell grew to love her.… (mehr)

This book isn't going to be for everyone. Teenagers have sex. Young ones. I personally love this author's style and Sam's voice is brilliant. The characters in this are nothing sheer of brilliant. You'll never forget them, that's for sure. Lydia is possibly my favorite supporting character in any novel ever. I would hate to have her for a mother, but I would love to know her. These kids are in way over there heads and clearly, that's kind of the point, but there is a heart to this story. Its not for everyone, but I personally loved it.… (mehr)