Review of "At This Stage" - K. K. Weil

At This Stage by K.K. Weil

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


(review request submitted by the author for an honest critique)

Losing a parent at any age is painful. For a time, you simple go through the motions. On the positive, you might have family to lend you a shoulder to cry on. In this case, Kaitlyn didn't have the luxury of any relatives. No, she had Jackson -- friend of her mothers and, in a way, a friend to her as well.

This friendship remained platonic until she was almost 18. They shared one kiss but he stopped it. He needed to keep her in the friend zone due to her age and their situation. I can respect that.

Now, when she's a bit older, their friendship blossoms into something more (for both parties). However, they don't actually consummate the relationship until she's twenty.

I think it was wise - the waiting.

She needed to grow up.

He needed her to grow up.

People seem to forget sex IS a big deal. Heck, sex at any age is a big deal but sometimes more so in teen years.

Plus, for me, I don't think this story would've had such an impact if Jackson or K would've overlooked the age factor and let hormones take hold.

When Jackson does finally come clean regarding his love for her, the romantic gesture had a bigger effect on Kaitlyn than me. 1.) I saw it coming from a mile away. 2.) Am not one of K. K. fictional characters; therefore, she couldn't write me as a weepy, shocked, and blissfully happy mess. Thank goodness, too, because I am an ugly crier.

Also, there was no shock who was Kaitlyn's father. With that in mind, I did love her backbone when she decided to confront him.

Girl really had no fear. :)

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