Review: LETTING GO by Jessica Ruddick
LETTING GO 
How long do you hold on?
Cori Elliott likes order. Her schedule, her social life...even her GPA is perfect. Then she finds out her high school boyfriend's death wasn't an accident—it was suicide. The devastating revelation is enough to fracture her perfectly structured life, sending Cori in a downward spiral of self-doubt and impulsive decisions.
And right into the arms of Luke Evans.
But Cori's life isn't perfect anymore. In fact, it's all coming apart. The only way she can save herself is to let go of everything—including the girl she used to be. Even if it means losing the one guy who might just be perfect for her in the process...
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The Review There’s a reason LETTING GO was a Golden Heart Finalist in 2014. It’s an extremely well written novel about intense, emotional issues.
Cori is exactly what I want to read in a New Adult character. Kids—yes, I said kids—kids in college are adults in age, but not in experience and maturity. I don't mean that as a slam. The reality is that they usually don't make decisions like full grown adult would. Which is why I love that Ruddick writes Cori so genuine. I ached for her struggle with grief and guilt, and being overwhelmed with everything going on in her life piled on top.
I love the friendship that unfolds into a relationship between Luke and Cori. Luke is swoon-able. Swoon-worthy? Totally swoon-tastic? However you want to say it, I’m still swooning. He was who he was. Which was exactly what Cori needs at the exact time she needs it. And sure, she guards her heart and sometimes doesn’t open up to him when we really, really want her to, but that is part of the authentic NA-character development. And it helps us see Cori’s arc by the end.
LETTING GO tugged at my heart strings, made me cry, but left me filled with warm fuzzier of a sweet read.
Oh, and auto-correct, please stop changing Jessica’s last name to Roddick. I know, we all love Andy—but this is Jessica RUDDICK’s time to shine!
About Jessica Jessica Ruddick is a 2014 Golden Heart finalist for her new adult novel, Letting Go, which was inspired by her own college experiences. She lives in Virginia and is married to her college sweetheart—their first date was a fraternity toga party (and nothing inspires love like a toga, right?). When she doesn’t have her nose in a book or her hands on a keyboard, she can be found wrangling her two rambunctious sons, taming two rowdy but lovable rescue dogs, and battling the herd of dust bunnies that has taken up residence in her home. To learn more about Jessica, please visit her website at www.jessicaruddick.com.
Connect with Jessica Website // Twitter // Facebook // Goodreads
How long do you hold on?Cori Elliott likes order. Her schedule, her social life...even her GPA is perfect. Then she finds out her high school boyfriend's death wasn't an accident—it was suicide. The devastating revelation is enough to fracture her perfectly structured life, sending Cori in a downward spiral of self-doubt and impulsive decisions.
And right into the arms of Luke Evans.
But Cori's life isn't perfect anymore. In fact, it's all coming apart. The only way she can save herself is to let go of everything—including the girl she used to be. Even if it means losing the one guy who might just be perfect for her in the process...
BUY LETTING GO
The Review There’s a reason LETTING GO was a Golden Heart Finalist in 2014. It’s an extremely well written novel about intense, emotional issues.
Cori is exactly what I want to read in a New Adult character. Kids—yes, I said kids—kids in college are adults in age, but not in experience and maturity. I don't mean that as a slam. The reality is that they usually don't make decisions like full grown adult would. Which is why I love that Ruddick writes Cori so genuine. I ached for her struggle with grief and guilt, and being overwhelmed with everything going on in her life piled on top.
I love the friendship that unfolds into a relationship between Luke and Cori. Luke is swoon-able. Swoon-worthy? Totally swoon-tastic? However you want to say it, I’m still swooning. He was who he was. Which was exactly what Cori needs at the exact time she needs it. And sure, she guards her heart and sometimes doesn’t open up to him when we really, really want her to, but that is part of the authentic NA-character development. And it helps us see Cori’s arc by the end.
LETTING GO tugged at my heart strings, made me cry, but left me filled with warm fuzzier of a sweet read.
Oh, and auto-correct, please stop changing Jessica’s last name to Roddick. I know, we all love Andy—but this is Jessica RUDDICK’s time to shine!
About Jessica Jessica Ruddick is a 2014 Golden Heart finalist for her new adult novel, Letting Go, which was inspired by her own college experiences. She lives in Virginia and is married to her college sweetheart—their first date was a fraternity toga party (and nothing inspires love like a toga, right?). When she doesn’t have her nose in a book or her hands on a keyboard, she can be found wrangling her two rambunctious sons, taming two rowdy but lovable rescue dogs, and battling the herd of dust bunnies that has taken up residence in her home. To learn more about Jessica, please visit her website at www.jessicaruddick.com.
Connect with Jessica Website // Twitter // Facebook // Goodreads
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