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Sophie & Carter

by Chelsea Fine (Goodreads Author)

3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 · rating details · 7,240 ratings · 565 reviews

** This is a novella **
While other high school seniors are dreaming about their futures, Sophie and Carter are just trying to make it through each day. Carter is overwhelmed by issues at home as he struggles to support his mother. Meanwhile, next door neighbor Sophie is left to care for her three younger siblings in place of their absent and troubled mother. All that holds...more

Paperback, 117 pages

Published July 25th 2011 by Acacia Publishing (first published January 13th 2011)

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Oct 28, 2011 Sita Sargeant rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone who likes reading and even if you don't

Shelves: own, favourites, teen-romance, young-adult, reviewed

Sophie & Carter. I have no idea how to explain the book. It was short and sweet and I loved it. I wouldn’t have minded if it was a bit longer, because I loved the characters from the minute I heard about them. I thought this picture described how I felt when it was over.

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Yup, Frustrated...

I still don’t know how to explain the book. So a list:

1. So, the book starts with Sophie being late to English (happens to me a lot), and it progresses on from there. It talks about Sophie & Carter’s ho...more

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Nov 19, 2011 Eunice rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, realistic-fiction, ya-romance, young-adult, multiple-pov

4.5 of 5 stars

I love this book. Really. It's sweet, heartwarming and touching. I love every part of it. Its an easy and quick read though I wouldn't really mind if the story is longer. I would love to see more of Sophie and Carter.

I admire their friendship, their relationship and their devotion to each other. They understand each other even without speaking, they know each others hurts and struggles and they know that they could trust and depend on each other. It was great and really heartwarmi...more

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Mar 07, 2013 Isamlq rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sweet as the ending was, and nice how they’re each the other’s safe haven (“only good thing”) I still see disaster looming. One of them is bound to screw up and you just wonder how the other is going to take it. But! The story itself is a simple one:

Sophie has stepped up and taken care of her family. Carter too has done the same for his mother. They’ve terrible home lives, these two not quite adults taking care of things they shouldn’t be. It’s this similarity in situations that make them ‘get’...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Tanja (Tanychy) St. Delphi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Tanja (Tanychy) by: Glass

Shelves: romance

*wiping the tears*
It looks like I've developed some new sense for books that will make me cry. I can feel it on the page one I think. So this sweet little book really made me cry.
I loved description of connection between Sophie & Carter. They're so sweet.
Yes it will have 5 stars from me, although it could have been a bit longer. So much about (now I'm quoting myself) "I won't give 5 stars to every book that make me cry", pff I'm not the woman of my word when it comes to that. To be honest...more

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Dec 07, 2011 Angel rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: EVERYONE!

Sophie & Carter, in one word, was freaking-adorable. See what I did there? I hyphenated it to make it one word. I’m so clever.
Sophie is this sweet, young girl whose mother has abandoned not only her, but her three younger siblings, as well. She lived the kind of life that is hard to imagine—it was more or less a nightmare—but she still had this sense of sweet innocence to her, and although she was wise beyond her years, she gave off this vibe of naïveté that, to me, made her feel all the mor...more Sophie & Carter, in one word, was freaking-adorable. See what I did there? I hyphenated it to make it one word. I’m so clever.
Sophie is this sweet, young girl whose mother has abandoned not only her, but her three younger siblings, as well. She lived the kind of life that is hard to imagine—it was more or less a nightmare—but she still had this sense of sweet innocence to her, and although she was wise beyond her years, she gave off this vibe of naïveté that, to me, made her feel all the more real.
Carter was a guy who, like Sophie, had been through so much, but had still come out of it all a good person. He cared for Sophie like no one ever had, and was always her shoulder to lean on, in more ways than one.
I loved how gentle he was, with both Sophie, her little brothers and sister, and even his mother, who was mentally unstable.
But at the same time, he was such a strong, brave character—Sophie as well—and I think that made this story even better; the fact that, despite the life that they had been given, Sophie and Carter never complained about it. They both did what they had to do to make sure that their loved ones were taken care of, and when that was finished, they took care of each other.

While reading Sophie & Carter, there were times when I would smile, laugh, get angry, and, yes: even a little teary-eyed. Chelsea Fine writes in a way that makes you feel like you’re right there in the story, speaking and interacting with these lively and enduring characters. She makes you feel the intense heartbreak of Sophie and Carter’s home lives, the joy of when they are together, and the romance that is always seeping over the edge, dying to break free and let itself be known between these two best friends.

My only complaint, which isn’t really one at all, is that, while Carter’s P.O.V (point of view) was written in normal-style font, Sophie’s was written entirely in italic. I found this to make Sophie’s chapters a bit confusing and hard to read since I had never read a full chapter of any book all in italic. But moving on from that—Sophie & Carter is a very short novella—only 117 pages!
I know that some people had a hard time with this fact, but really—I don’t think Sophie & Carter needed to be any longer. Chelsea Fine is truly a great writer; she told the story in its entirety, all in a reasonable amount of time. Nothing dragged on, and nothing was left in the dust. She gave readers the answers to our questions (if we had any questions), she let us feel the emotions of her characters, and by the end of the story, I felt that the book of Sophie & Carter had already closed, and that is a great feeling to have; knowing you can close a book because you met the last page and it greeted you like an old friend. This book left me feeling happy, and completely satisfied.

If you’re looking for a beautifully crafted, heartfelt and adorable, yet heartbreaking novella—Sophie & Carter is that book. I hope you love it as much as I do.

He turns his hand over to grasp mine. And we sit, silent and connected at the hand, for long minutes, staring at the dark street. I’m happy. –Sophie & Carter(less)

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Nov 22, 2011 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Copyright: 2011
Genre: Realistic Fiction

This is a very touching story about two teenagers who have lived a difficult life. They have suffered abuse in many different ways. Now, these two best friends are about to graduate high school. They realize their love for each other and plant for a better future.

This is a great book for a young adult who is struggling with some form of abuse. It is a story of hope that many young people need to hear.

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May 15, 2013 Nat rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: these-books-are-twinkies

I was not expecting to like this book.
But thank all that is hollyyyy that I did read it, because it was amazing.
A-MA-ZINGG.

It is a novella, short and sweet.
I actually was happy that it was (we all know how sometimes those romance novels can drone on and on and on and on............)

Sophie and Carter:
I actually didn't hate Sophie! This is mind blowing. Let me just say, the heroine is alwaysssss the same. Poor tortured soul with a terrible past, but then she doesn't do anything, gets rescued by t...more

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Feb 05, 2013 Deborah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favourites

Loved it!
This book was short and normally i don't like short books because everything feels so rushed and you can't dig deep into the characters. This is not one of those books. Both of these characters come from such broken, dysfunctional homes yet they find peace in each other.

Touching Carter makes everything better. My heart has cracks and scars and horror stories, but Carter makes me forget about the pain.
I need him.
I love him.
I can’t be whole without him.

Sophie is such a strong character ma...more

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Dec 17, 2012 ♥ Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-na, love-love-love

4 STARS!

NOTE: THIS IS A NOVELLA (more like a short story than a full blown novel)! ;)

Therefore, if you want deep and complicated layer upon layer of character and plot development, skip this one. It's just not going to happen.

However, if you want a quick, heartwarming, realistic yet hopeful ya romance read, then Sophie and Carter is a perfect choice. Also, if you're a fan of the Archers of Avalon series, you'll definitely enjoy this romantic-contemporary piece.

Basically, Sophie and Carter lite...more

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Aug 22, 2012 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm on a contemporary kick. I'll admit. This die-hard historical fiction chick can't get enough of her modern day high school love stories. And Sophie and Carter is no different. I can't get enough of this book! I have, literally, read it 50 times. I think I have a problem. But it's irresistible! A damsel in distress, who is rescued by her Prince Charming. But she doesn't really need rescuing, they BOTH do. Anywho, it's also a quick read. But don't be fooled, this is some heavy stuff. Sophie's m...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Kennedy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Man, I really liked this book! When I found the review on it I was really excited to read it. I'm used to reading fairly thick books like the City of Bones Series and or ... well 250 page and up books. I didn't expect this book to be huge, but I didn't expect it to be so short either. This book was shoooorrrtt. But really good!

Sophie is living in a not-so-good neighborhood with her two little brothers and her little sister while her deranged mother is off earning a decent living as a prostatute....more Man, I really liked this book! When I found the review on it I was really excited to read it. I'm used to reading fairly thick books like the City of Bones Series and or ... well 250 page and up books. I didn't expect this book to be huge, but I didn't expect it to be so short either. This book was shoooorrrtt. But really good!

Sophie is living in a not-so-good neighborhood with her two little brothers and her little sister while her deranged mother is off earning a decent living as a prostatute. Yep, you read right. A hooker. The mom had the tendency of not coming home for weeks, and monts at a time beforre coming home. So, basically, Soph was the mom of their household. She cooked, she cleaned, she helped with homework, all the while struggling to pay bills until their mom came back or until she had to go hunt her down, literally. The other kids didn't know about what their mom did to keep a roof over their heads, so Sophie did her best to keep it that way! Overall, her life was chaos; wake up, get herself around, cook breakfast, wake up the kids, go to school, go home, cook, help with homework, pay bills, get the kids in bed. And her one and only salvation was Carter.

Carter lives in the same neighborhood as Sophie and the littles (that's what Sophie calls her siblings) with his own troubled mom. His mom has massive brain issues that cause her to hallucinate and stuff like that. This was caused by a few too many blows to the head by 'the man who was Carter's father', as Carter calls him. Carter's dad had beat his mom and him ever since he could remember and the only reason the man was gone now was because Carter let go one day and hit the an back, hard. Carter has scars covering every inch of the poor guy's body. From scalp to pinky-toe. Living with his mom is not a picnic, but he is so paitient with her, and has to keep an eye on her at all time... or else. His sceduele is about the same as Sophie's. And, Sophie's his only bright spot in his life also.

Soph and Carter have this agreement that during school, they don't know eachother. It's better that way for them. It seperates school life from reality... and they dread reality. So, they basically ignore eachother during school, and once their out of the building Carter walks a few yards behind Sophie until they walk home. They don't talk, and the only way they would communicate would be by Sophie dropping little notes as she walks and Carter picking them up as he passes. Once home, they have their lifes, windows of their houses facing one another, letting eachother unallowably into their lives. But once his mom is in her bed, and the littles are in their beds, they go out onto Sophie's porch to talk.

And that's their day.

They've always been good friends, and they both love eachother... and they both are IN LOVE with eahcother, but they don't tell eachother that. But as high school graduation starts coming up, they start letting eachother get to their hearts just a little bit more. And eventually they tell eachother. They're in love, but they can't really do anything.

The book sort of ends with his house catching fire and his mother going to stay permanantly in a 'safe-home', and coming to sort of stay with Sophie. Then Soph needs money to pay bills so she needs to find her mom, so Carter and her go to hunt her mom down, and find that the mom doesn't really want to come back at all now that she's using and drinking again and doesn't need them. She even forgets she has another daughter!! So, Sophie's mom gives her a few thousand dollars to pay the bills, not really knowing that she doesn't need that much. That day, with all their money, all their bare essentials, the littles, and Carter's pick-up, they leave. To start all over, together. (less)

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Jul 06, 2012 Elisha rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: need-to-buy-this, kindle, recommended

I was never tempted to read this when I saw this on the recommended list on Amazon. But then I decided to give it a try and oh my god. I love it.

Even though it's really short (I finished it within 2 hours, I think), it was a good read. I mean, really good. It was simple and it wasn't even that full of angst. It was so simple. They were simply two teenagers trying to get by. No additional, annoying angst. Thank god! And it was cute, too!

Sophie is an easy to like character. I really like her. She...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Ksbooks rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone wanting a quick, deep but refreshing read!

Shelves: owned-by-me-read

Review by K from KSBooks:
The plot
This was a very short, raw and beautiful story about two teenagers called Carter and Sophie. They both have unstable home situations and constantly struggles to get through the day. Carter's mother has a mental illness that causes an exhausting behaviour and some drug and alcohol addictions. Carter's father (view spoiler)

Sophie's mother is a prostitute and rarely is at...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Kim rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book was a nice, quick read. Too quick, in fact. This novel is potentially one of the shortest standalone books I've read.
One can't exactly find fault in this one, I mean, the story is so short for any true literary evil to be able to take root. But honestly, the length does not do the book, or the author, any justice either. The pace could have been a little to fast for me, so honestly I can't remember anything memorable about the book. Too little words are used for the story-telling and...more

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May 28, 2012 Siddhee rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: after-school-before-college, contemporary-romance, emotional-roller-coster, family-family, friends-to-lovers, high-school, romance, real-world, young-adult, ubelievably-fantastic, tear-jerker, contemporary, emotional-abuse

I read this book in one sitting, its not that long.

Sophie lives with her three siblings and has to be the mom, dad, caretaker, housekeeper, and everything that one can imagine, because their mom, who recently started using drugs, has lost the ability to care for her own children. The only solace Sophie has, is Carter, the boy next door.

Carter lives with his mother, who has a broken mind, he was also abused by his father, and has the scars to remind him of that bitter past. Authorities suggest th...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Mimi rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult

This book surprised me in that it is a short story rather than a novel. I don't read many short stories.

Essentially the story is about two best friends who slowly realize they are in love with each other and recognize how necessary to their survival is the family that they have already created with each other. Sophie's mother is a drug addict and prostitute who no longer shows up at the house, leaving Sophie safe from her mother's male friends, but forcing Sophie to take care of her younger sibl...more This book surprised me in that it is a short story rather than a novel. I don't read many short stories.

Essentially the story is about two best friends who slowly realize they are in love with each other and recognize how necessary to their survival is the family that they have already created with each other. Sophie's mother is a drug addict and prostitute who no longer shows up at the house, leaving Sophie safe from her mother's male friends, but forcing Sophie to take care of her younger siblings. Carter's father was very abusive (but now absent), and his mother was beaten and abused one too many times and is somewhat insane now, so Carter takes care of her. Who takes care of Sophie and Carter? Well, they take care of each other.

At times, the side issues in the story seemed a bit simplistic and not fully developed, but it is a short story, and that did allow the author full times to unroll their slow recognition of love toward one another.

It was repetitive at times, but since many real people do have phrases that they repeat often, the repetition made sense. The book read occasionally almost like a diary with dialogue. The author flips back and forth in first person between Sophie and Carter.

It was not an amazing, dazzingly read, and I would guess it is a beginning work for the author, but it definitely has potential.

"Teachers say you shouldn't watch TV while you do homework, but there's just something about a cheap reality TV show that makes me feel smart. When I'm trying to solve a difficult math problem or string together an essay for English I can always take a break, watch some reality TV, and think to myself, 'well, at least I'm not that drunk girl getting a platypus tattooed on her neck.' Reality TV never fails to boost my ego enough for me to finish my homework on time and vow never to drink myself into a questionable tattoo choice."

"Well, too bad, Carter! That's what life's about. There is no meaning in life unless you're sharing it, really sharing it, with other people. So you can hide your past, and lie about your scars, and pretend all you want. But pretending you're someone else with those other girls will never, never take away the pain!"

"His long scar is fading. His other scars, the smaller ones that mark up most of his beautiful body, are fading, too. Scars fade. I wonder if pain and hurt also fade."

"I'm quiet because I'm trying to keep myself from shouting something stupid like, 'Sophie, I would die for you! Will you please always hold my hand on the swing!' I'm pathetic."(less)

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Jan 06, 2012 Misty Baker rated it 5 of 5 stars

My mother-in-law is a reader. A causal one, of course, because she (unlike myself) has a life, but the fact remains that she is…indeed…a participant in that nightly brain-numbing ritual so many of us hold so dear. This (her need to read) is a heartily welcomed habit in regards to our relationship (aka I don’t have much else in common with her, and sometimes find myself struggling for topics of conversation while in her presence. ) She is sweet, well meaning, and always on the go, all qualities I...more

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Dec 03, 2011 Sashana rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks-owned, realistic-fiction, contemporary-romance-ya

I have a theory which may offend some people; but the truth is almost always offensive and, as the old adage goes, it hurts.

Theory: For the most part these big name publishers are churning out mediocre- if not crappy- books disguised with pretty covers. The smaller publishers are actually working harder to write quality material but they are overshadowed by the flashy covers. C'mon readers! All that glitters is not gold. Just because the cover is great doesn't mean the book will be. And vice ver...more

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Dec 01, 2011 Autumn Review rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Summary:
Sophie is a high school senior raising her three younger siblings, since their mother is often absent. Carter, also a senior, is her next door neighbor, who is left to take care of his mentally ill mother. In school, they pretend not to notice each other. At night, the take solace in each other's company. They became best friends as kids, but now that graduation nears they find they want something more.

My Take:
Do not be fooled by the simple title or my simple summary. This book is witty...more

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Nov 03, 2011 BookHookup rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sometimes life deals you more then you ever thought you could possibly handle. And, sometimes we are blessed with that one person that is always there for us, picks us up from our impossible lives and urges us forward regardless of the situation or circumstance and this story tells the tale of just that…

Best friends and next door neighbors, Sophie and Carter are forced to take on unimaginable responsibilities and grow up entirely too fast because of their difficult and dysfunctional lives. As th...more

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Oct 20, 2011 PopcornReads rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, giveaway, romance, ya, young-adult, chelsea-fine

Autographed Book Giveaway & Review:
I don’t recall how I learned about Sophie & Carter by Chelsea Fine, only that something about the synopsis for this story caught my eye and touched my heart. I do know that I contacted the publisher and asked to review it, and (with fingers crossed) asked if they would sponsor a book giveaway. Not only has the publisher provided a novel but it’s an autographed copy, which is so cool!

You know I don’t traditionally review romance novels, unless there’s so...more

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Sep 17, 2011 Sadie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, moving, romance

A touching little read filled to the brim with love, loss and hurt. Have you ever heard of that quote: 'the best of things come in small packages', well if you look up that quote you should get a picture of this book to illustrate it. (:

The characters are beautiful, inside and out, they are brave and inspiring. I like how Sophie and Carter both have each other, all the time, I like how they have an understanding. It's lovely.

There's no real twist or plot or anything, just two complicated senio...more

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Sep 07, 2011 Lucy rated it 4 of 5 stars

What a pleasant surprise! I had no idea that I would enjoy this little book so much. It only took me a couple of hours to read and is a perfect story to pick up if you are looking for a quick escape from your day. Sophie and Carter are neighbours and best friends who share secrets and support each other in the noblest of ways. They have both suffered greatly in the past and come from severely dysfunctional families. Sophie's mom is a prostitute who has left Sophie to take care of her three young...more What a pleasant surprise! I had no idea that I would enjoy this little book so much. It only took me a couple of hours to read and is a perfect story to pick up if you are looking for a quick escape from your day. Sophie and Carter are neighbours and best friends who share secrets and support each other in the noblest of ways. They have both suffered greatly in the past and come from severely dysfunctional families. Sophie's mom is a prostitute who has left Sophie to take care of her three younger siblings. Carter cares for his mother who has been driven to insanity by the beatings she and Carter took from her husband.

The chapters alternate between the two POVs. I felt Sophie's POV was stronger than Carter's. Both characters are so easy to fall for. They have been through so much in their short lives and yet, they still soldier on for those they love. I have so much respect for them both. The romance between them is sweet and endearing. They look out for each other and would do anything for one and other. They had me swooning over a bag of vegetables, cups of coffee and hand holding on porch swings.

The only thing I didn't like about this book was how short it was! I would love to have read more about them growing up, about their other relationships in school and more about Carter's dad. But I am only saying this because I enjoyed the story so much and I want more now that it is over. Chelsea Fine has a wonderfully creative imagination and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. 4 / 5 Stars. I choose Carter as My Book Boyfriend this week. Check out the post below.

GIVEAWAY TIME: I was very kindly sent a copy of Sophie & Carter to send to one lucky reader. I will be picking a winner on Saturday morning. That's 10th September.
You don't have to be a follower to enter (although it would be nice if you were). Since I am a poor student this giveaway is open to INTERNATIONALS ONLY, sorry guys!
Just leave a comment and your email address under this review if you want to enter. Good Luck!

Check out more reviews on my blog: The Secret Life of Books http://lily-bookhaven.blogspot.com/(less)

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Jan 28, 2013 Andrea rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, ya

Oh man. This book. Just oh man. I read the Archers of Avalon series by this author and really liked them, but this book is a whole different thing. I don't like this book.... I LOVE this book. Its so gritty and real and sweet and... I can only describe it as heartbreakingly sweet and I think that isn't even close to the right description.

The short summary is that this book involves two main characters who have grown up next to each other. Since they are next door neighbors both are aware of the...more Oh man. This book. Just oh man. I read the Archers of Avalon series by this author and really liked them, but this book is a whole different thing. I don't like this book.... I LOVE this book. Its so gritty and real and sweet and... I can only describe it as heartbreakingly sweet and I think that isn't even close to the right description.

The short summary is that this book involves two main characters who have grown up next to each other. Since they are next door neighbors both are aware of the hell that is each others home lives. While at home these two are best friends and protectors, but at school they act like they don't know each other. While it sort of seems cruel, its kind of like a self defense mechanism. At school they pretend to be normal teenagers with normal problems- putting aside the very real problems they have at home. What happens at home, stays at home. Until they are both tired of pretending... or maybe more like they both realize what they have together at home means too much to ignore.

I love these characters. They are beyond strong and while their home lives are their "flaw," they really don't have flaws. The things they are dealing with, I can't imagine. And yet, what they find together, and the moments they make together... wow. It's just every person deserves someone that devoted to them. The true meaning of being someone's partner. I loved both of these characters and their growth from being childhood everythings to true partners.

Even though this story involves really horrific things, the relationships between Sophie and her siblings, Jack and his mom and Sophie and Jack are so pure and amazing it has just stayed with me all day after finishing the book. Clearly, I love this book... it was really just that hauntingly good. I see that a sequel is planned and I am a little nervous about it. I love how it ended, I can't imagine it getting better and these characters deserve some happiness. So I really hope things are going to get better for them. I just love their guts :)(less)

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Dec 20, 2012 Alex rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, teen-ya

The Deal: Every day, 18 year olds Sophie and Carter deal with things that most other high school seniors never even have to think about. Sophie is in charge of her three younger siblings (The Littles, as she calls them) and is trying to keep them afloat while their mother - who is a hooker - disappears for weeks and weeks on end.

The abuse that his father dealt for years left Carter with scars all over his body, and left his mother a little out to of reality, so now he has to take care of her an...more

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Oct 20, 2012 Libbie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: authors-a-m, young-adult, contemporary-romance, stand-alone, favorites

Wow.

That's about the only word I can come up with for this novella. Just seriously wow.

The story is told from alternating points of view, Sophie's and Carter's, and while that has never been a favorite of mine (Time Travelers Wife..ugh) it was truly the best way to tell this story. And what a story. Two very broken people, literally in Carter's case, enduring life more than living it because of the vermin they unfortunately called parents.

Despite that, they've found each other, found a way to c...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Chiara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ho mille libri in lista di attesa ma non riesco a resistere alla tentazione di vagare sul web, nei blog o semplicemente su Goodreads alla ricerca di nuovi titoli interessanti.

E' così che ho trovato questo libro, un racconto breve che si legge in una sera, una piccola perla piena di dolcezza, tenerezza, speranza ma anche dolore.

Sophie e Carter stanno per diplomarsi, sono vicini di casa, così vicini che dalle reciproche finestre possono vedere e sentire tutto ciò che accade nella casa dell'altro....more

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Jul 29, 2012 Dominique rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: teen-romance, young-adult

If you like a simple,short and sweet romance novel, then this is the book for you!

It has two characters, Sophie and Carter, who you will absolutely adore and feel a strong connection between. I fell in love with the characters of Sophie and Carter straight away. The author, Chelsea Fine, didn't waste any time with this book. Rather than fiddling with the introduction and dragging things out, she got stuck straight into it. You felt and knew the characters instantly, which I thought was well done...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Meike rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, ridiculously-hot-guys, kindle, chick-lit, awesome-covers

The Book in General
Sophie & Carter is so much different from anything I've read before. And I mean in a good way. It's a very touching, sensitive, short novel (only 117 pages) with great characters.

About the Story and the Characters
Sophie and Carter are two teenagers, who are best friends and happen to be neighbors. They both have had a crappy life. Sophie has to take care of her three younger siblings while her drug-addicted prostitute of a mother hasn't shown up for months. And Carter has...more

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Dec 04, 2011 Joy (joyous reads) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own

This little book was a short read. It's a story about Sophie and Carter - best friends since they were kids. They're also next door neighbours but at school, they pretend they don't know each other. Which is okay if you'd never even acknowledge each other's existence. But that's not the case with these two. At home, they'd had to bear witness to each other's daily heartbreak; they're each other's pillars of support; the lights at the ends of their tunnels. Their situations at home were far from...more

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“Love.
Not the kind you see in the movies or hear about on the radio.
The real kind.
The kind that gets beaten down and bloody, yet perseveres.
The kind that hopes even when hope seems foolish.
The kind that can forgives. The kind that believes in healing.
The kind that can sit in silence and feel renewed.
The real kind of love.
It's rare and we have it..” — 235 people liked it

“He's not the most popular guy in school. He's not the hottest guy to ever live. But to me, he's everything.” — 70 people liked it

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