Finally! FINALLY!
I was SO EXCITED when I saw that Allie Everhart had decided to write more books about my favorite characters, Garrett and Jade! You have NO IDEA! But, being that I had to wait a bit for book five I didn't want to jump right back in, so I decided to go back and reread the entire series. I also just reread all my reviews of the books, and I gotta say, I still agree that this series is just INCREDIBLE!
Even though I knew what was coming I was still on the edge of my seat while reading and everything was just as sweet and exciting as reading it the first time! I laughed out loud so many times at my favorite moments, including Jade learning to hug, and them writing in their journals. Ahhh, such good memories. But onto this book!
So book five picks up right where we left off, and it's no secret that we get to attend G & J's wedding!! Eeeeeep! Allie did a great job of not making this just a book about how their summer went, but also keeping things intriguing still. I could have used a little more mystery, but then again I was so nervous I don't know if I could have handled it!!
Garrett is just as hunky and sweet as ever. He loves Jade something fierce, and that has always remained a constant. Jade has changed SO much! I don't think I would have noticed the difference between book 1 Jade and book 5 Jade if I didn't go back and reread them back to back, but she really has matured and changed a lot! She is finally comfortable and has accepted this great life she has! I was just sooooo so so so proud of her throughout this book. I have always felt I could relate to Jade, and have rooted for her, and seeing her being about to love so much easier in this book was touching.
All of my favorite characters were back and I couldn't even tell you who I love the most... Frank, Ryan, Lilly, Pearce, Grace, Harper, Sean.... gah! An AMAZING cast and all so close to my heart. I am so glad Allie has kept them involved in the storyline and I can not wait to see what comes for them! I feel like she opened up a lot of opportunities to elaborate on each of them, and I hope, and get the feeling that we will be learning a lot more about all of these guys in the future books.
Again, the writing was just fantastic. It's what I have come to expect from Allie, and she did not disappoint! The perfect mix of sarcasm, humor, mushy-love, sexy time, and mystery. I honestly can not believe that I have been hooked on this series for 5 BOOKS! That is HUGE! Very rarely can a romance keep me turning the pages for 5 books, let alone have me looking forward to more (multiple) books!
I am so greatful to the Author for giving her readers what they crave. I tell all my book friends about the Jade Series and would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat! Can't wait to read more in this love saga!