Across the Distance by Marie Meyer - Release Week Review
The streak of amazing books I have the privilege to read and review continues.
This week's "Promote My Peeps Friday" features
Marie Meyer's Debut New Adult Novel, ACROSS THE DISTANCE
which released earlier this week.
ACROSS THE DISTANCE There's a drawer I never open. It holds a picture I never look at. It reminds me of a day I hate to remember, but I'll never forget.
I'd give anything to be like the other girls on campus. Going to parties, flirting with boys, planning for a future. But that's not me. And hasn't been since the day my parents died. The only thing that got me through was Griffin. Even though I didn't have my family, I always had him. Only, now I'm not so sure I do.
It's not just the eleven hundred miles separating us now that I'm at college. Or his band finally taking off, and all the gigs and girls suddenly demanding his time. It's as if everything is different-the way we talk, the way we text . . . the way he looks at me and the way those looks make me feel.
Griffin has been the only good thing in my life since that horrific day. But I can feel our friendship slipping away-and I'm terrified of what will be left in its place . . .
Buy ACROSS THE DISTANCE
My Review: I read this book last night. All of it. In one sitting - or lying - since I was in bed. You may need tissues if you read it. I did, because the issues hit so close to home. SO close to home. Marie Meyer has the ability to eloquently and masterfully write about characters who have lived through a horrific tragedy and writes their story so emotionally intense and real, while still telling a gorgeous story of love and trust and compassion. Her writing is beautiful. I always feel like I'm in the story with the characters. I'm eating a blueberry muffin with Griffin (or I want to be, because UMMM hottie rock god!) Meyer makes me feel the sadness and anger and emptiness of two girls who have to deal with the most horrible thing that could happen to children. My heart hurts for them. The portrayal of the differences in how two sisters grow up and handle grief is extremely accurate.
ACROSS THE DISTANCE is a well written, heart-tugging, but still uplifting story. Meyer just sealed herself a spot on my "One-click the crap out of all her books" list.
About Marie:
Marie Meyer was a Language Arts teacher for fourteen years. She spends her days in the classroom and her nights writing heartfelt new adult romances that will leave readers clamoring for more. She is a member of RWA and the St. Louis Writers Guild. Marie's short fiction won honorable mentions from the St. Louis Writers Guild in 2010 and 2011. She is a proud mommy and enjoys helping her oldest daughter train for the Special Olympics, making up silly stories with her youngest daughter, and bingeing on weeks of DVR'd television shows with her husband.
Connect with Marie: Website // Facebook // Twitter
Random Notes About Reviews: I wasn't a blogger or reviewer before I started writing. I read books for fun and rated them with stars on Goodreads. Since becoming an author, I made the decision to support fellow authors and write reviews. Reviews mean so much to an author. If you love a book - go write about it on Amazon. I know it takes a few minutes, but it's worth it. It helps the book and author get seen by other readers. Share the love for your favorite books. So your favorite authors WRITE MORE!! :)
This week's "Promote My Peeps Friday" features
Marie Meyer's Debut New Adult Novel, ACROSS THE DISTANCE
which released earlier this week.
ACROSS THE DISTANCE There's a drawer I never open. It holds a picture I never look at. It reminds me of a day I hate to remember, but I'll never forget.
I'd give anything to be like the other girls on campus. Going to parties, flirting with boys, planning for a future. But that's not me. And hasn't been since the day my parents died. The only thing that got me through was Griffin. Even though I didn't have my family, I always had him. Only, now I'm not so sure I do.
It's not just the eleven hundred miles separating us now that I'm at college. Or his band finally taking off, and all the gigs and girls suddenly demanding his time. It's as if everything is different-the way we talk, the way we text . . . the way he looks at me and the way those looks make me feel. Griffin has been the only good thing in my life since that horrific day. But I can feel our friendship slipping away-and I'm terrified of what will be left in its place . . .
Buy ACROSS THE DISTANCE
My Review: I read this book last night. All of it. In one sitting - or lying - since I was in bed. You may need tissues if you read it. I did, because the issues hit so close to home. SO close to home. Marie Meyer has the ability to eloquently and masterfully write about characters who have lived through a horrific tragedy and writes their story so emotionally intense and real, while still telling a gorgeous story of love and trust and compassion. Her writing is beautiful. I always feel like I'm in the story with the characters. I'm eating a blueberry muffin with Griffin (or I want to be, because UMMM hottie rock god!) Meyer makes me feel the sadness and anger and emptiness of two girls who have to deal with the most horrible thing that could happen to children. My heart hurts for them. The portrayal of the differences in how two sisters grow up and handle grief is extremely accurate.
ACROSS THE DISTANCE is a well written, heart-tugging, but still uplifting story. Meyer just sealed herself a spot on my "One-click the crap out of all her books" list.
About Marie:
Marie Meyer was a Language Arts teacher for fourteen years. She spends her days in the classroom and her nights writing heartfelt new adult romances that will leave readers clamoring for more. She is a member of RWA and the St. Louis Writers Guild. Marie's short fiction won honorable mentions from the St. Louis Writers Guild in 2010 and 2011. She is a proud mommy and enjoys helping her oldest daughter train for the Special Olympics, making up silly stories with her youngest daughter, and bingeing on weeks of DVR'd television shows with her husband.Connect with Marie: Website // Facebook // Twitter
Random Notes About Reviews: I wasn't a blogger or reviewer before I started writing. I read books for fun and rated them with stars on Goodreads. Since becoming an author, I made the decision to support fellow authors and write reviews. Reviews mean so much to an author. If you love a book - go write about it on Amazon. I know it takes a few minutes, but it's worth it. It helps the book and author get seen by other readers. Share the love for your favorite books. So your favorite authors WRITE MORE!! :)
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