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A Touch of Cinnamon #1
Amico mio irresistibile
Anche Eagan è d’accordo. Le pozzanghere alla fine di un temporale possono essere insidiose: mai restare troppo vicini al bordo dell’acqua. Potrebbero risucchiarti come buchi neri, secondo Brina. Ma Eagan sorride: «Al più possono trasportarti in un altro mondo.»
«E se mi sperdessi in un altro mondo, tu mi verresti a cercare per portarmi indietro, Eagan?»
«Naturalmente, Brina.»
Quattordici anni lui, nove anni lei: Eagan e Brina non sanno ancora che “cercarsi” sarà la loro missione di vita. Al di là e al di qua di una goccia di pioggia vasta come l’Oceano, tra l’Europa e l’America. (Consulenza grafica per la cover di "Caffeina Design")
«E se mi sperdessi in un altro mondo, tu mi verresti a cercare per portarmi indietro, Eagan?»
«Naturalmente, Brina.»
Quattordici anni lui, nove anni lei: Eagan e Brina non sanno ancora che “cercarsi” sarà la loro missione di vita. Al di là e al di qua di una goccia di pioggia vasta come l’Oceano, tra l’Europa e l’America. (Consulenza grafica per la cover di "Caffeina Design")
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2014
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About the author
Petra March
6 books10 followersPetra March is the Award Winning Author of the A Touch of Cinnamon Series, and a Library Journal Select Author. Her book, All the Skies I will not See, is a Library Journal SELF-e Selection. The book won the 2016 Pacific Book Awards for Best Short Story, and was a Gold Medal Winner (Fiction - Short Story) in the 2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards. In 2015, the book was a Finalist in the 2015 Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards, won the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Best Novella, earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval, and received a 5-Star Review Seal from Readers' Favorite. The literary magazine Shelf Unbound listed All the Skies I will not See amid the 2015 Top 100 Notable Books.
The multi-award winning All the Skies I will not See features characters from Petra March's other works: A Veil of Glass and Rain(Special Edition), and A Dream of Lilies:A Novella.
A Veil of Glass and Rain(Special Edition) was a Finalist in the 2016 I Heart Indie Contest (New Adult), organized by the Las Vegas Romance Writers of America, and was featured in the June 2015 issue of the literary publication InD'tale Magazine.
Petra March graduated summa cum laude in Theater and Cinema Studies at University of Rome 3, and earned a MA degree from the Catholic University of Milan. She studied Screenwriting and History of American Cinema at UCLA and NYU, and worked as screenwriter in Italy and France, where she also taught Creative Writing in elementary schools and junior high schools.
Presently, she keeps traveling and dreaming through her novels and stories; just like Petra, her characters are deeply in love with Europe and the USA.
Connect with Petra:
www.facebook.com/AuthorPetraMarch
The multi-award winning All the Skies I will not See features characters from Petra March's other works: A Veil of Glass and Rain(Special Edition), and A Dream of Lilies:A Novella.
A Veil of Glass and Rain(Special Edition) was a Finalist in the 2016 I Heart Indie Contest (New Adult), organized by the Las Vegas Romance Writers of America, and was featured in the June 2015 issue of the literary publication InD'tale Magazine.
Petra March graduated summa cum laude in Theater and Cinema Studies at University of Rome 3, and earned a MA degree from the Catholic University of Milan. She studied Screenwriting and History of American Cinema at UCLA and NYU, and worked as screenwriter in Italy and France, where she also taught Creative Writing in elementary schools and junior high schools.
Presently, she keeps traveling and dreaming through her novels and stories; just like Petra, her characters are deeply in love with Europe and the USA.
Connect with Petra:
www.facebook.com/AuthorPetraMarch
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March 20, 2015
This book is amazing. I loved reading it. It is such a sweet and touching story about two people who are deeply in love. It captures their feelings and emotions perfectly. A beautifully written romance between two best friends. They crossed the bridge from friendship to falling in love and the author has portrayed their journey.
Book is written in first person view. We get to see things from both Brina's and Eagan's perspectives.
Brina and Eagan first meet as kids. Their parents are photographers and friends. They travel a lot while the kids stay behind. In a way they both had lonely lives. So it was easy for them to form a connection. Two of them became close friends. They are always their for each other. But as Brina grows up things start to change. At first they are unable to accept it and drift apart. After staying away from each other for some years they once again get united when Eagan starts a job in Italy. He is in love with Brina but is waiting for the right time to make his move. She, on the other hand, has changes a lot since they parted ways. But she is still in love with him so the real challenge is whether they will complete each other or simply make life more difficult together. They must overcome their fears to be together and have a happy life.
The story revolves around their lives, emotions and actions that drew them closer. I loved the way its written and also all the characters around them. It is a must read for romance lovers.
Book is written in first person view. We get to see things from both Brina's and Eagan's perspectives.
Brina and Eagan first meet as kids. Their parents are photographers and friends. They travel a lot while the kids stay behind. In a way they both had lonely lives. So it was easy for them to form a connection. Two of them became close friends. They are always their for each other. But as Brina grows up things start to change. At first they are unable to accept it and drift apart. After staying away from each other for some years they once again get united when Eagan starts a job in Italy. He is in love with Brina but is waiting for the right time to make his move. She, on the other hand, has changes a lot since they parted ways. But she is still in love with him so the real challenge is whether they will complete each other or simply make life more difficult together. They must overcome their fears to be together and have a happy life.
The story revolves around their lives, emotions and actions that drew them closer. I loved the way its written and also all the characters around them. It is a must read for romance lovers.
March 27, 2015
The was simply beautiful. This book was such a fantastic love story. I loved how it branched over years. I am so touched by this story. It was breath taking, full of love, and lust and the undeniable chemistry between Brina and Eagan is so amazing.
There are not enough great things to say about this book. I don't know if the was the childhood/ family friends that always shared this bond, become the most amazing lovers. Or if it is the combination of the way they take care of each other. I don't know. But this book is definitely special. Almost even magical.
I completely 100 perfect enjoyed this book.. Absolutely adore the ending :)
There are not enough great things to say about this book. I don't know if the was the childhood/ family friends that always shared this bond, become the most amazing lovers. Or if it is the combination of the way they take care of each other. I don't know. But this book is definitely special. Almost even magical.
I completely 100 perfect enjoyed this book.. Absolutely adore the ending :)
April 11, 2015
Such a beautiful, touching love story!
October 5, 2014
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Ci sono storie che nascono prima di nascere: questo è il caso dei due piccoli protagonisti Amico mio irresistibile. Due bambini che si conoscono da giovanissimi e sono giovani anime destinate a stare insieme. Lei con i suoi stivali gialli e con gli occhi vispi, lui più grande con più esperienze. Da primo loro incontro inizia la loro storia.
I due bambini si incontrano solo durante le vacanze, perchè i loro genitori sono molto amici. E diventano dipendenti uno dall’altro. Sono figli di nessuno, i genitori infatti sono sempre troppo occupati con le loro vite, con il loro lavoro, con il loro amore. Entrare nella storia all’inizio del romanzo non è semplicissimo. Ci sono troppi sbalzi temporali e magari ci si perde, ma è così che capita quando uno ricorda. Ci si sofferma su dei attimi e degli istanti che si potrebbero perdere, potrebbero essere per alcuni insignificanti, ,ma grazie ad un profumo, un suono, un colore si aprono le vie della memoria. Magari non sono ricche di dettagli, sono solo un soffio. Ma è così che realmente accade nella vita.
Così trascorrono gli anni e le vite dei protagonisti: lontani fisicamente, ma vicinissimi con la mente. Eagan e la sua “gattina” crescono insieme, troppo vicini per essere semplicemente amici.
Quando tutto cambia. Tutta la storia è raccontata mediante i flashback, ma si capisce che manca un pezzo alla storia di Brina, la sua storia non ha senso senza Eagan. Si è bloccata da quando Eagan non fa parte più della sua vita, ha lasciato la musica che tanto amava e sopravvive, finchè non riceve la chiamata di Eagan che sarebbe venuto nella sua città, Roma, e voleva rivederla.
Nel momento in cui si rivedono ricomincia la storia, vengono riempiti i vuoti: ma per Brina è stato troppo grande il dolore, ha anche somatizzato questa loro lontananza smettendo di mangiare, smettendo di suonare, nascondendosi alla vita.
Anche Eagan si porta dietro un dolore profondo. Una vita è stata spezzata e il ricordo di “quella” notte lo tormenta. Sarà l’amore per Brina che gli permetterà di andare avanti.
Per riconquistarla cambia la sua vita, i suoi obbiettivi, semplicemente dedica la sua vita a lei.
Quando si trovano, la storia si fa molto più intensa e sensuale. Prende vita e slancio la storia quando il punto di vista cambia ed inizia a parlare Eagan, la storia si completa ed ha molto più senso. La sensibilità di Eagan che è così umano che sa fare errori, ma allo stesso tempo sa dire “mi dispiace”.
Se l’inzio del libro la storia era cofusionaria, nella seconda parte prende senso. Ci sono moltissimi piccoli particolari dolcissimi: il colore e il viola che ritornano più volte nella storia, dando un senso all’intera vicenda.
Chi non vorrebbe un ragazzo come Eagan? Io sicuramente lo vorrei.
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Ci sono storie che nascono prima di nascere: questo è il caso dei due piccoli protagonisti Amico mio irresistibile. Due bambini che si conoscono da giovanissimi e sono giovani anime destinate a stare insieme. Lei con i suoi stivali gialli e con gli occhi vispi, lui più grande con più esperienze. Da primo loro incontro inizia la loro storia.
I due bambini si incontrano solo durante le vacanze, perchè i loro genitori sono molto amici. E diventano dipendenti uno dall’altro. Sono figli di nessuno, i genitori infatti sono sempre troppo occupati con le loro vite, con il loro lavoro, con il loro amore. Entrare nella storia all’inizio del romanzo non è semplicissimo. Ci sono troppi sbalzi temporali e magari ci si perde, ma è così che capita quando uno ricorda. Ci si sofferma su dei attimi e degli istanti che si potrebbero perdere, potrebbero essere per alcuni insignificanti, ,ma grazie ad un profumo, un suono, un colore si aprono le vie della memoria. Magari non sono ricche di dettagli, sono solo un soffio. Ma è così che realmente accade nella vita.
Così trascorrono gli anni e le vite dei protagonisti: lontani fisicamente, ma vicinissimi con la mente. Eagan e la sua “gattina” crescono insieme, troppo vicini per essere semplicemente amici.
Quando tutto cambia. Tutta la storia è raccontata mediante i flashback, ma si capisce che manca un pezzo alla storia di Brina, la sua storia non ha senso senza Eagan. Si è bloccata da quando Eagan non fa parte più della sua vita, ha lasciato la musica che tanto amava e sopravvive, finchè non riceve la chiamata di Eagan che sarebbe venuto nella sua città, Roma, e voleva rivederla.
Nel momento in cui si rivedono ricomincia la storia, vengono riempiti i vuoti: ma per Brina è stato troppo grande il dolore, ha anche somatizzato questa loro lontananza smettendo di mangiare, smettendo di suonare, nascondendosi alla vita.
Anche Eagan si porta dietro un dolore profondo. Una vita è stata spezzata e il ricordo di “quella” notte lo tormenta. Sarà l’amore per Brina che gli permetterà di andare avanti.
Per riconquistarla cambia la sua vita, i suoi obbiettivi, semplicemente dedica la sua vita a lei.
Quando si trovano, la storia si fa molto più intensa e sensuale. Prende vita e slancio la storia quando il punto di vista cambia ed inizia a parlare Eagan, la storia si completa ed ha molto più senso. La sensibilità di Eagan che è così umano che sa fare errori, ma allo stesso tempo sa dire “mi dispiace”.
Se l’inzio del libro la storia era cofusionaria, nella seconda parte prende senso. Ci sono moltissimi piccoli particolari dolcissimi: il colore e il viola che ritornano più volte nella storia, dando un senso all’intera vicenda.
Chi non vorrebbe un ragazzo come Eagan? Io sicuramente lo vorrei.
January 30, 2016
Brina and Eagan have known each other since she was nine and he was fourteen. As they grew up so did their friendship, however, Brina couldn’t stop her feelings to blossom into more than friendship. Now she is twenty and living in Rome. Life has drifted them apart only to bring them back together.
A Veil of Glass and Rain is not a simple romance story. It’s about the choices we made in our lives and how the consequences chase us to present days. Every single thing we say, every move we make, has a result in the future and Brina has to live with the choices she made in her teen years.
Brina is such an admirable character. I cried through her pain, suffer her anguish and couldn’t breathe while reading about her feelings. If you ever had non-friendly feelings toward a friend I’m sure you will relate with her on some way. The first half of the book drained all my energy because the reading was so intense and the emotions too real. I love when a book messes with your head and shaken your world somehow.
Eagan is not only perfect in a physical way (he is described as a really handsome man) but he also has a great personality. We read about him through Brina’s eyes and it’s hard not to fall for him. That’s why I was so happy when I discovered that we also have Eagan’s POV in the second part (because the story is divided in two parts plus and epilogue and bonus content), those few glimpses into his head made me love him even more.
There is another element that is crucial in the story: MUSIC. For those who love music is easy to understand the power it can have in our lives. If you, like me, are a spectator to the magic that occurs every time you hear your favorite song or witness the world stop when you hear a song for the first time, this book will use that sort of magic to turn music into a vivid element of the story.
The author has a gift with words. She creates a world where feelings and emotions are palpable. The characters leave the pages and become as real as you and me. The descriptions make it easy to imagine yourself in the streets of Rome or any other place. Really, the writing is superb; I can’t wait to read more from this author.
I have to talk about the erotic content because it is also one of the reasons I loved this book. The author creates scenarios where you can feel the tension, the sexual chemistry, the passion. They are not simple sex scenes, they are much more. They are displays of affection, demonstrations of trust. They show how two people can become one in a cellular level. They are about a love that you feel in your bones, in your soul and doesn't leave you alone.
I could say a thousand more words about this book but I really want you to give it a try. I was torn after reading it; it was a mix of happiness and sadness. My life won’t be the same after meeting Brina and Eagan.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. ***
A Veil of Glass and Rain is not a simple romance story. It’s about the choices we made in our lives and how the consequences chase us to present days. Every single thing we say, every move we make, has a result in the future and Brina has to live with the choices she made in her teen years.
Brina is such an admirable character. I cried through her pain, suffer her anguish and couldn’t breathe while reading about her feelings. If you ever had non-friendly feelings toward a friend I’m sure you will relate with her on some way. The first half of the book drained all my energy because the reading was so intense and the emotions too real. I love when a book messes with your head and shaken your world somehow.
Eagan is not only perfect in a physical way (he is described as a really handsome man) but he also has a great personality. We read about him through Brina’s eyes and it’s hard not to fall for him. That’s why I was so happy when I discovered that we also have Eagan’s POV in the second part (because the story is divided in two parts plus and epilogue and bonus content), those few glimpses into his head made me love him even more.
There is another element that is crucial in the story: MUSIC. For those who love music is easy to understand the power it can have in our lives. If you, like me, are a spectator to the magic that occurs every time you hear your favorite song or witness the world stop when you hear a song for the first time, this book will use that sort of magic to turn music into a vivid element of the story.
The author has a gift with words. She creates a world where feelings and emotions are palpable. The characters leave the pages and become as real as you and me. The descriptions make it easy to imagine yourself in the streets of Rome or any other place. Really, the writing is superb; I can’t wait to read more from this author.
I have to talk about the erotic content because it is also one of the reasons I loved this book. The author creates scenarios where you can feel the tension, the sexual chemistry, the passion. They are not simple sex scenes, they are much more. They are displays of affection, demonstrations of trust. They show how two people can become one in a cellular level. They are about a love that you feel in your bones, in your soul and doesn't leave you alone.
I could say a thousand more words about this book but I really want you to give it a try. I was torn after reading it; it was a mix of happiness and sadness. My life won’t be the same after meeting Brina and Eagan.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. ***
February 8, 2015
*I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review*
I give this emotional and sexy love story 5 stars!!!
Brina meets Eagan when she is 10 years old, their parents are friends and met through their love of photography, both sets of parents are obsessed with their work and each other which doesn't leave much time for their children. Brina and Eagan find comfort and safety in each other and become the best of friends. Eagan is 5 years older and although they live on separate continents they keep in close contact with each other, visiting each other often. Several years later Brina’s feelings change and she falls madly in love with Eagan but doesn't know how to manage her feelings putting a strain on their relationship, she deals with it the only way she knows how – to distance herself.
When Brina turns 20 Eagan gets a job in Rome where she lives and wants to renew their friendship, they have both missed each other but she is still in love with him and doesn't know how to be his best friend. She knows Eagan is her soul mate, her family but she has no idea if he feels the same.
Eagan is everything to her!
Wow this book is simply amazing, I absolutely loved it! A Veil of Glass and Rain has become my favourite New Adult novel so when I was asked if I would like to read the special edition how could I possibly refuse.
This book is a story of loyalty and a strong bond of friendship and love. The characters and their feelings are so believable it will bring tears to your eyes, it’s the most alluring love story you will ever read and will have your nerve endings tingling long before you reach the ending. I fell in love with Brina and Eagan almost immediately and their journey will have you floating on the same emotional ride. Trust me this story had me smiling at the little things, crying when they did and I never want to forget the goose bumps I felt during their love making scenes, this story left me wanting to find this kind of love for myself.
Thank you so much Petra March for sharing Brina and Eagan with me once again, your writing is simply beautiful and so real that it’s impossible to disbelieve their story, on a previous review I said that you was an emotional writer which makes it hard for the reader to put your book down and I stand by this statement, I read your book in 3 sittings but if I’d have had the opportunity it would have been less.
A Veil of Glass and Rain: Special Edition is on my favourite books shelf on Goodreads and I definitely recommend to all New Adult and Romantic Literature fans, this one needs to be on your to read list, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
I give this emotional and sexy love story 5 stars!!!
Brina meets Eagan when she is 10 years old, their parents are friends and met through their love of photography, both sets of parents are obsessed with their work and each other which doesn't leave much time for their children. Brina and Eagan find comfort and safety in each other and become the best of friends. Eagan is 5 years older and although they live on separate continents they keep in close contact with each other, visiting each other often. Several years later Brina’s feelings change and she falls madly in love with Eagan but doesn't know how to manage her feelings putting a strain on their relationship, she deals with it the only way she knows how – to distance herself.
When Brina turns 20 Eagan gets a job in Rome where she lives and wants to renew their friendship, they have both missed each other but she is still in love with him and doesn't know how to be his best friend. She knows Eagan is her soul mate, her family but she has no idea if he feels the same.
Eagan is everything to her!
Wow this book is simply amazing, I absolutely loved it! A Veil of Glass and Rain has become my favourite New Adult novel so when I was asked if I would like to read the special edition how could I possibly refuse.
This book is a story of loyalty and a strong bond of friendship and love. The characters and their feelings are so believable it will bring tears to your eyes, it’s the most alluring love story you will ever read and will have your nerve endings tingling long before you reach the ending. I fell in love with Brina and Eagan almost immediately and their journey will have you floating on the same emotional ride. Trust me this story had me smiling at the little things, crying when they did and I never want to forget the goose bumps I felt during their love making scenes, this story left me wanting to find this kind of love for myself.
Thank you so much Petra March for sharing Brina and Eagan with me once again, your writing is simply beautiful and so real that it’s impossible to disbelieve their story, on a previous review I said that you was an emotional writer which makes it hard for the reader to put your book down and I stand by this statement, I read your book in 3 sittings but if I’d have had the opportunity it would have been less.
A Veil of Glass and Rain: Special Edition is on my favourite books shelf on Goodreads and I definitely recommend to all New Adult and Romantic Literature fans, this one needs to be on your to read list, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
February 8, 2015
*I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review*
I give this emotional and sexy love story 5 stars!!!
Brina meets Eagan when she is 10 years old, their parents are friends and met through their love of photography, both sets of parents are obsessed with their work and each other which doesn't leave much time for their children. Brina and Eagan find comfort and safety in each other and become the best of friends. Eagan is 5 years older and although they live on separate continents they keep in close contact with each other, visiting each other often. Several years later Brina’s feelings change and she falls madly in love with Eagan but doesn't know how to manage her feelings putting a strain on their relationship, she deals with it the only way she knows how – to distance herself.
When Brina turns 20 Eagan gets a job in Rome where she lives and wants to renew their friendship, they have both missed each other but she is still in love with him and doesn't know how to be his best friend. She knows Eagan is her soul mate, her family but she has no idea if he feels the same.
Eagan is everything to her!
Wow this book is simply amazing, I absolutely loved it! A Veil of Glass and Rain has become my favourite New Adult novel so when I was asked if I would like to read the special edition how could I possibly refuse.
This book is a story of loyalty and a strong bond of friendship and love. The characters and their feelings are so believable it will bring tears to your eyes, it’s the most alluring love story you will ever read and will have your nerve endings tingling long before you reach the ending. I fell in love with Brina and Eagan almost immediately and their journey will have you floating on the same emotional ride. Trust me this story had me smiling at the little things, crying when they did and I never want to forget the goose bumps I felt during their love making scenes, this story left me wanting to find this kind of love for myself.
Thank you so much Petra March for sharing Brina and Eagan with me once again, your writing is simply beautiful and so real that it’s impossible to disbelieve their story, on a previous review I said that you was an emotional writer which makes it hard for the reader to put your book down and I stand by this statement, I read your book in 3 sittings but if I’d have had the opportunity it would have been less.
A Veil of Glass and Rain: Special Edition is on my favourite books shelf on Goodreads and I definitely recommend to all New Adult and Romantic Literature fans, this one needs to be on your to read list, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
I give this emotional and sexy love story 5 stars!!!
Brina meets Eagan when she is 10 years old, their parents are friends and met through their love of photography, both sets of parents are obsessed with their work and each other which doesn't leave much time for their children. Brina and Eagan find comfort and safety in each other and become the best of friends. Eagan is 5 years older and although they live on separate continents they keep in close contact with each other, visiting each other often. Several years later Brina’s feelings change and she falls madly in love with Eagan but doesn't know how to manage her feelings putting a strain on their relationship, she deals with it the only way she knows how – to distance herself.
When Brina turns 20 Eagan gets a job in Rome where she lives and wants to renew their friendship, they have both missed each other but she is still in love with him and doesn't know how to be his best friend. She knows Eagan is her soul mate, her family but she has no idea if he feels the same.
Eagan is everything to her!
Wow this book is simply amazing, I absolutely loved it! A Veil of Glass and Rain has become my favourite New Adult novel so when I was asked if I would like to read the special edition how could I possibly refuse.
This book is a story of loyalty and a strong bond of friendship and love. The characters and their feelings are so believable it will bring tears to your eyes, it’s the most alluring love story you will ever read and will have your nerve endings tingling long before you reach the ending. I fell in love with Brina and Eagan almost immediately and their journey will have you floating on the same emotional ride. Trust me this story had me smiling at the little things, crying when they did and I never want to forget the goose bumps I felt during their love making scenes, this story left me wanting to find this kind of love for myself.
Thank you so much Petra March for sharing Brina and Eagan with me once again, your writing is simply beautiful and so real that it’s impossible to disbelieve their story, on a previous review I said that you was an emotional writer which makes it hard for the reader to put your book down and I stand by this statement, I read your book in 3 sittings but if I’d have had the opportunity it would have been less.
A Veil of Glass and Rain: Special Edition is on my favourite books shelf on Goodreads and I definitely recommend to all New Adult and Romantic Literature fans, this one needs to be on your to read list, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
March 20, 2015
A Veil of Glass and Rain (Special Edition) by Petra March
SYNOPSIS
“Delicate and resilient. Like you.” Brina and Eagan meet for the first time when she's nine and he's fourteen. They like each other from the very beginning, though their bond isn't immediate, but it grows over the years. What links them is the fact that their parents are photographers and are extremely devoted to their work and to each other; so much so that both Brina and Eagan have to learn how to take care of themselves from a very young age. Despite their differences, age, gender, nationality - Brina is Italian and Eagan is American - they find comfort in their growing friendship. Then Brina becomes a teenager, and her feelings for her friend start changing and deepening. New desires stir within her. As soon as Brina realizes how those feelings complicate her friendship with Eagan, she runs away from him. A few years later, Brina is twenty and Eagan is twenty-five, they find one another once again.
REVIEW
This book is amazing. I loved reading it. It is such a sweet and touching story about two people who are deeply in love. It captures their feelings and emotions perfectly. A beautifully written romance between two best friends. They crossed the bridge from friendship to falling in love and the author has portrayed their journey.
Book is written in first person view. We get to see things from both Brina's and Eagan's perspectives.
Brina and Eagan first meet as kids. Their parents are photographers and friends. They travel a lot while the kids stay behind. In a way they both had lonely lives. So it was easy for them to form a connection. Two of them became close friends. They are always their for each other. But as Brina grows up things start to change. At first they are unable to accept it and drift apart. After staying away from each other for some years they once again get united when Eagan starts a job in Italy. He is in love with Brina but is waiting for the right time to make his move. She, on the other hand, has changes a lot since they parted ways. But she is still in love with him so the real challenge is whether they will complete each other or simply make life more difficult together. They must overcome their fears to be together and have a happy life.
The story revolves around their lives, emotions and actions that drew them closer. I loved the way its written and also all the characters around them. It is a must read for romance lovers.
SYNOPSIS
“Delicate and resilient. Like you.” Brina and Eagan meet for the first time when she's nine and he's fourteen. They like each other from the very beginning, though their bond isn't immediate, but it grows over the years. What links them is the fact that their parents are photographers and are extremely devoted to their work and to each other; so much so that both Brina and Eagan have to learn how to take care of themselves from a very young age. Despite their differences, age, gender, nationality - Brina is Italian and Eagan is American - they find comfort in their growing friendship. Then Brina becomes a teenager, and her feelings for her friend start changing and deepening. New desires stir within her. As soon as Brina realizes how those feelings complicate her friendship with Eagan, she runs away from him. A few years later, Brina is twenty and Eagan is twenty-five, they find one another once again.
REVIEW
This book is amazing. I loved reading it. It is such a sweet and touching story about two people who are deeply in love. It captures their feelings and emotions perfectly. A beautifully written romance between two best friends. They crossed the bridge from friendship to falling in love and the author has portrayed their journey.
Book is written in first person view. We get to see things from both Brina's and Eagan's perspectives.
Brina and Eagan first meet as kids. Their parents are photographers and friends. They travel a lot while the kids stay behind. In a way they both had lonely lives. So it was easy for them to form a connection. Two of them became close friends. They are always their for each other. But as Brina grows up things start to change. At first they are unable to accept it and drift apart. After staying away from each other for some years they once again get united when Eagan starts a job in Italy. He is in love with Brina but is waiting for the right time to make his move. She, on the other hand, has changes a lot since they parted ways. But she is still in love with him so the real challenge is whether they will complete each other or simply make life more difficult together. They must overcome their fears to be together and have a happy life.
The story revolves around their lives, emotions and actions that drew them closer. I loved the way its written and also all the characters around them. It is a must read for romance lovers.
March 29, 2015
A VEIL OF GLASS AND RAIN is one of those books that intrigued me when I first read the synopsis. Classified as a young adult read, its reach extends beyond that age with its story. Petra March has created characters that embody much of the angst and hardship that young people face in our world today.
As the synopsis tells us, Brina and Eagan are children of parents who are beyond self-absorbed, preferring the company of each other and the grind of their work and travel to the daily life of parenthood. This leaves both Brina and Eagan to fend for themselves and allows them to create a bond of love that slowly moves over the years from sibling to deep friends to lovers.
Character development is well done with flashbacks into the character's early lives together and separately. The author delves into the psychological elements of growing up as the quintessential “latchkey kid.” Several issues come forward during the story including dealing with death, trust and in Brina’s case, a slight case of agoraphobia. Each adds a fascinating new layer to an already complex relationship.
Supporting characters are strong and worthy of their own books, which is the intent of the writer. None overpower the story and Petra March gives us only a taste of who they are, just enough to whet our appetites and keep us reading.
It’s the scenery and setting that sets the book apart. The entire story takes place in Italy and the surrounding area. The references and descriptions of life are delightful to read and well-painted for the reader.
I highly recommend A VEIL OF GLASS AND RAIN to anyone who wants a young adult story with a difference.
NOTE: This review is based on the special release copy that was provided me. I recommend the special release version over the original however, both are available at retailers.
As the synopsis tells us, Brina and Eagan are children of parents who are beyond self-absorbed, preferring the company of each other and the grind of their work and travel to the daily life of parenthood. This leaves both Brina and Eagan to fend for themselves and allows them to create a bond of love that slowly moves over the years from sibling to deep friends to lovers.
Character development is well done with flashbacks into the character's early lives together and separately. The author delves into the psychological elements of growing up as the quintessential “latchkey kid.” Several issues come forward during the story including dealing with death, trust and in Brina’s case, a slight case of agoraphobia. Each adds a fascinating new layer to an already complex relationship.
Supporting characters are strong and worthy of their own books, which is the intent of the writer. None overpower the story and Petra March gives us only a taste of who they are, just enough to whet our appetites and keep us reading.
It’s the scenery and setting that sets the book apart. The entire story takes place in Italy and the surrounding area. The references and descriptions of life are delightful to read and well-painted for the reader.
I highly recommend A VEIL OF GLASS AND RAIN to anyone who wants a young adult story with a difference.
NOTE: This review is based on the special release copy that was provided me. I recommend the special release version over the original however, both are available at retailers.
March 23, 2015
Brina and Eagan meet for the first time when they are quite young Brina is 9 and Eagan is 14. They like each other from the very beginning, their bond growing stronger and stronger over the years. Their parents are both photographers and they are totally devoted to their work so much that both Brina and Eagan learn how to take care of themselves and one another from a young age.
Their friendship forms really quickly despite their differences. They are comfortable in their ever growing friendship. Even though they are miles apart they can call one another and if the other one needs them, they will get to the other person quickly as possible.
Brina becomes a teenager, her feelings for Eagan start to change and also deepen. Brina begins to realize her feelings for Eagan are changing into lust for him, but also Brina realizes how those feelings could complicate her friendship with Eagan, she runs away from him and she refuses to call, write or email Eagan.
Years later, Brina is twenty and Eagan is twenty-five, they find one another once again in Rome where they both live. This time he won’t let her run away. What happens when Brina has to confront her feelings for Eagan? Can they have a chance at happiness?
At first I had a hard time getting into this book but things started to happen that kept me going and wanting to finish this book! This book was written well even though it did seem to jump around a bit. The plot of the story is true about young love and how it can be painful. Petra puts a lot of what the characters are feeling into the story. This was a nice change of pace for me to read. I'm not used to reading a book like this. I liked this book a lot. I would recommend this book to all my friends and family.
Their friendship forms really quickly despite their differences. They are comfortable in their ever growing friendship. Even though they are miles apart they can call one another and if the other one needs them, they will get to the other person quickly as possible.
Brina becomes a teenager, her feelings for Eagan start to change and also deepen. Brina begins to realize her feelings for Eagan are changing into lust for him, but also Brina realizes how those feelings could complicate her friendship with Eagan, she runs away from him and she refuses to call, write or email Eagan.
Years later, Brina is twenty and Eagan is twenty-five, they find one another once again in Rome where they both live. This time he won’t let her run away. What happens when Brina has to confront her feelings for Eagan? Can they have a chance at happiness?
At first I had a hard time getting into this book but things started to happen that kept me going and wanting to finish this book! This book was written well even though it did seem to jump around a bit. The plot of the story is true about young love and how it can be painful. Petra puts a lot of what the characters are feeling into the story. This was a nice change of pace for me to read. I'm not used to reading a book like this. I liked this book a lot. I would recommend this book to all my friends and family.
November 8, 2015
I received this book for an honest review.
Brina and Eagan meet when she is 9 and he is 14.
They strike up a friendship because they had a lot in common.
Their parents are best friends, photographers, and travel a lot.
One of the parents traveled, the other one would stay, but it was just too hard to be separated.
Brina and Eagan always spent their summers together.
They had a bond that no one could come between them.
When Brina was 16 years old, she kissed Eagan and professed her love for him.
She thought he was asleep, but she ran and they lost touch with each other.
Brina is just going through life numb.
One day she receives a call from Eagan. and was moving to Rome.
He wants to see her.
Brina meets up with Eagan but it seems that their friendship is strained, he even goes as far as to make her jealous.
She finally finds to tell him about the kiss, her love for him and she got in return surprised her.
He knew about that kiss and he loved her too.
They were together from that day forward.
Brina started being unable to breathe or even function without him.
She started to understand what their parents felt when they were separated from each other.
His friends were showing concern about this relationship, and she had overheard what they were saying.
She decided to go to Berlin for 6 weeks to see if she can live without him and be normal.
Will she be able to do it?
Can he?
Will they be able to find their way back to each other?
Reviewed by Jaime for Mommy's Naughty Playground
Brina and Eagan meet when she is 9 and he is 14.
They strike up a friendship because they had a lot in common.
Their parents are best friends, photographers, and travel a lot.
One of the parents traveled, the other one would stay, but it was just too hard to be separated.
Brina and Eagan always spent their summers together.
They had a bond that no one could come between them.
When Brina was 16 years old, she kissed Eagan and professed her love for him.
She thought he was asleep, but she ran and they lost touch with each other.
Brina is just going through life numb.
One day she receives a call from Eagan. and was moving to Rome.
He wants to see her.
Brina meets up with Eagan but it seems that their friendship is strained, he even goes as far as to make her jealous.
She finally finds to tell him about the kiss, her love for him and she got in return surprised her.
He knew about that kiss and he loved her too.
They were together from that day forward.
Brina started being unable to breathe or even function without him.
She started to understand what their parents felt when they were separated from each other.
His friends were showing concern about this relationship, and she had overheard what they were saying.
She decided to go to Berlin for 6 weeks to see if she can live without him and be normal.
Will she be able to do it?
Can he?
Will they be able to find their way back to each other?
Reviewed by Jaime for Mommy's Naughty Playground
April 11, 2015
What an amazing book so beautifully written. So full of love and compassion. Brina and Eagan grew up in an unconventional way that worked for their two families. Both their parents were photographers that pulled them into different parts of the world but the two families always spent the summer together. Brina and Eagan had a friendship that was solid and loyal. They had a love for each other even when they were kids that matched no other. They were family and the very best of friends.
This book was so descriptive about their emotions and how their love just carries them in life. It delve into the relationships of those around them and how being apart from each other was suffocating. The story is told from both Brina and Eagan perspective and goes back to when they first met when they were kids, to the present, and then in the future. This story really brought out your emotions while reading it and you could really feel what they were experiencing. The dependency they had on one another throughout their lives was really heart felt. It really tugged at your own heart.
This is a definitely a 5 star. The story will pull you in from the beginning and you will get trapped in the emotion of the characters. You have to check it out. Great job Petra. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Copy received for a honest review. Reviewed for Marebare's Book Shelf
This book was so descriptive about their emotions and how their love just carries them in life. It delve into the relationships of those around them and how being apart from each other was suffocating. The story is told from both Brina and Eagan perspective and goes back to when they first met when they were kids, to the present, and then in the future. This story really brought out your emotions while reading it and you could really feel what they were experiencing. The dependency they had on one another throughout their lives was really heart felt. It really tugged at your own heart.
This is a definitely a 5 star. The story will pull you in from the beginning and you will get trapped in the emotion of the characters. You have to check it out. Great job Petra. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Copy received for a honest review. Reviewed for Marebare's Book Shelf
April 2, 2015
This was a very passionate, romantic, and emotional novel!
Brina and Eagan have a very intense relationship that many can understand, but not all. The depth of their love is tormenting, while at the same time comforting. Their need for one another is complicated by their need for independence. As their background is given, the pieces fall into place, making this a wonderful read as a whole!
I devoured this book! March’s writing style is expressive and dramatic, which hooked me from the start. There’s a musician inside of her somewhere, as she shares songs at the end, but her writing throughout this novel has a certain melody of its own.
While the story spans over several years, the narration flips from the past to present, then from Brina to Eagan. The author manages this change of direction in a most expert manner, adding complexity to the story. The sensual scenes are explicit, and wonderful! Setting is depicted beautifully, secondary characters are strong, and the flow starts as a steady stream only to turn into a raging river of speed reading. I loved this novel & I highly recommend to lovers of deep romance!
I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.
Brina and Eagan have a very intense relationship that many can understand, but not all. The depth of their love is tormenting, while at the same time comforting. Their need for one another is complicated by their need for independence. As their background is given, the pieces fall into place, making this a wonderful read as a whole!
I devoured this book! March’s writing style is expressive and dramatic, which hooked me from the start. There’s a musician inside of her somewhere, as she shares songs at the end, but her writing throughout this novel has a certain melody of its own.
While the story spans over several years, the narration flips from the past to present, then from Brina to Eagan. The author manages this change of direction in a most expert manner, adding complexity to the story. The sensual scenes are explicit, and wonderful! Setting is depicted beautifully, secondary characters are strong, and the flow starts as a steady stream only to turn into a raging river of speed reading. I loved this novel & I highly recommend to lovers of deep romance!
I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.
January 24, 2015
A Veil of Glass and Rain an emotional journey between two friends that eventually become lovers. Briana and Eagan first meet when she was 9 and Eagan was 14. The bond that sears them together are the fact that both their parents are photographers and that are totally devoted to each other. Through their parents Briana and Eagan find themselves with the pleasure of each one's company through many years. Eventually, as adults, Briana and Eagan find themselves both living in the beautiful city of Rome, each trying in their own way to develop what has always been present to that of lovers.
This book is very beautifully written. I would venture to say that it is not the what I would consider "normal" written romance book. Saying that, don't give up on reading this book; it is definitely worth the effort The book is such that it is written in almost a free-verse poem. Readers are lucky enough to see how the story develops through the eyes of both Briana and Eagan. I found myself intertwined into Briana and Eagan lives, rooting for a love that has always existed.
This book is very beautifully written. I would venture to say that it is not the what I would consider "normal" written romance book. Saying that, don't give up on reading this book; it is definitely worth the effort The book is such that it is written in almost a free-verse poem. Readers are lucky enough to see how the story develops through the eyes of both Briana and Eagan. I found myself intertwined into Briana and Eagan lives, rooting for a love that has always existed.
March 31, 2016
This book is different than what I usually read. I wasn't sure how "into" it I would be. However I was pleasantly surprised by it. It was a great love story told in alternating time containing flashbacks between present and when the characters first met. It was nice to see how their friendship developed over the years into love and continued to grow throughout of the book. Eagan seemed so timid and distant the first half of the books, and Brina was so fragile and broken. To see them finally admit their feelings and help heal each other was nice. I loved how the author worked the characters favorite colors into everything they did. Cute book!
June 10, 2015
This European romance will give readers a trip through ancient and modern day Rome.
Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
April 2, 2016
The first book in the series, A Veil of Glass and Rain, opens with the main characters Brina and Eagan meeting for the first time as children. Eagan is several years older than the very young Brina and she is outside playing in the rain. I could tell from the first page (seriously) that this was going to be a beautifully written story. The author really has a way of making the written English language look… pretty. The first bit of the book introduces the characters as young children and to a certain extent their families, gives you a glimpse of their parents and lets you know how they are being raised. It really sets a very good background of what causes their personalities to be as they are and their desperate need for a sense of family.
As the story progresses, Eagan and Brina age and with that they move around Europe, get educations, jobs and friends. The reader is introduced to many different cities, countries and characters. It mostly progresses forward, with the story being told primarily from Brina’s POV. There are some flash backs, but those are clearly marked as to how many years in the past it was, where it was and the age of the characters and they are in no way confusing.
I loved A Veil of Glass and Rain. It was very hard for me to read. I know that sounds like a complete contradiction, but both statements are 100% true. Many elements of this story are intimately personal to me and numerous times when reading it I was in tears (I hate crying when reading a book) and would have to put down my kindle and walk away. The main characters Brina and Eagan were very well developed, as were several of the secondary characters (the twins and Neal). The story had a steady flow to it. It was not a fast story, it took me some time to read as it was quite emotional. The grammar and editing was good. Some of the wording was different for me but I think its because possibly the author is not American (she speaks proper English while I speak “American” – lol).
A Veil of Glass and Rain is beautiful. Be ready for this emotional ride. Its not a book you can start and stop with ease. Once you get started, you will be invested. A definite 5***** WickedGoodStars!
As the story progresses, Eagan and Brina age and with that they move around Europe, get educations, jobs and friends. The reader is introduced to many different cities, countries and characters. It mostly progresses forward, with the story being told primarily from Brina’s POV. There are some flash backs, but those are clearly marked as to how many years in the past it was, where it was and the age of the characters and they are in no way confusing.
I loved A Veil of Glass and Rain. It was very hard for me to read. I know that sounds like a complete contradiction, but both statements are 100% true. Many elements of this story are intimately personal to me and numerous times when reading it I was in tears (I hate crying when reading a book) and would have to put down my kindle and walk away. The main characters Brina and Eagan were very well developed, as were several of the secondary characters (the twins and Neal). The story had a steady flow to it. It was not a fast story, it took me some time to read as it was quite emotional. The grammar and editing was good. Some of the wording was different for me but I think its because possibly the author is not American (she speaks proper English while I speak “American” – lol).
A Veil of Glass and Rain is beautiful. Be ready for this emotional ride. Its not a book you can start and stop with ease. Once you get started, you will be invested. A definite 5***** WickedGoodStars!
September 24, 2014
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February 6, 2019
Una storia cha nasce con il sentimento tenero dell’amicizia fino ad assumere i connotati della storia d’amore a tinte rosa.
La loro amicizia si interrompe con il bacio di Brina, che vive con tormento l’amore per Eagan e la paura di perdere l’amico più caro. Entrambi provenienti da famiglie felici e agiate, si ritroveranno a Roma dove finalmente saranno non più due adolescenti, ma un uomo e una donna.
Questa volta Eagan è lì per lei e non le permetterà di fuggire.
Eagan è il classico ragazzo bellissimo, protettivo, affettuoso, con il “difetto” di essere molto fisico, amante del contatto, degli abbracci e delle carezze. Caratteristica che spesso lo porta a essere vittima di fraintendimenti da parte delle donne che lo incrociano sul loro cammino. Peccato manchi una caratterizzazione del personaggio per approfondire la sua conoscenza. La sensazione che ho avuto, per tutto il libro, è stata di aspettare quel qualcosa che me lo facesse conoscere al di là delle sue ben descritte qualità fisiche e sessuali.
Brina è la “lei” bellissima e fragile, dall’animo tormentato e artistico. I suoi problemi di alimentazione (inappetenza), gli attacchi di panico e le crisi d’identità la portano a cercare il suo “cavaliere lucente” in Eagan. Peccato non aver (anche in questo caso) ben spiegato il perché di questi aspetti che tuttavia caratterizzano questo personaggio. Ci si aspetta che tanto tormento derivi da un problema “reale” e risulta “debole” scoprire di aver a che fare con una ragazzina immatura che vede nel legame troppo forte tra i genitori un punto di debolezza dal quale rifuggire. Ebbene sì: la causa di tutto il suo malessere non sta in alcuna sciagura o tragedia del passato, ma nella sua visione negativa dell’amore folle tra i suoi genitori.
L’esasperata ricerca della sensualità va a discapito della caratterizzazione dei personaggi, alcuni dei quali, pur rivelandosi importanti ai fini della narrazione, dal nulla compaiono e scompaiono, lasciando interdetto il lettore. Peccato, infatti, non aver potuto conoscere meglio Neal o Alessio ed Ivan (i gemelli gay amici di Brina).
Un libro da leggere quando si sente la necessità di una storia ben delineata nel suo tracciato, senza sorprese, senza colpi di scena, senza grandi coinvolgimenti.
La loro amicizia si interrompe con il bacio di Brina, che vive con tormento l’amore per Eagan e la paura di perdere l’amico più caro. Entrambi provenienti da famiglie felici e agiate, si ritroveranno a Roma dove finalmente saranno non più due adolescenti, ma un uomo e una donna.
Questa volta Eagan è lì per lei e non le permetterà di fuggire.
Eagan è il classico ragazzo bellissimo, protettivo, affettuoso, con il “difetto” di essere molto fisico, amante del contatto, degli abbracci e delle carezze. Caratteristica che spesso lo porta a essere vittima di fraintendimenti da parte delle donne che lo incrociano sul loro cammino. Peccato manchi una caratterizzazione del personaggio per approfondire la sua conoscenza. La sensazione che ho avuto, per tutto il libro, è stata di aspettare quel qualcosa che me lo facesse conoscere al di là delle sue ben descritte qualità fisiche e sessuali.
Brina è la “lei” bellissima e fragile, dall’animo tormentato e artistico. I suoi problemi di alimentazione (inappetenza), gli attacchi di panico e le crisi d’identità la portano a cercare il suo “cavaliere lucente” in Eagan. Peccato non aver (anche in questo caso) ben spiegato il perché di questi aspetti che tuttavia caratterizzano questo personaggio. Ci si aspetta che tanto tormento derivi da un problema “reale” e risulta “debole” scoprire di aver a che fare con una ragazzina immatura che vede nel legame troppo forte tra i genitori un punto di debolezza dal quale rifuggire. Ebbene sì: la causa di tutto il suo malessere non sta in alcuna sciagura o tragedia del passato, ma nella sua visione negativa dell’amore folle tra i suoi genitori.
L’esasperata ricerca della sensualità va a discapito della caratterizzazione dei personaggi, alcuni dei quali, pur rivelandosi importanti ai fini della narrazione, dal nulla compaiono e scompaiono, lasciando interdetto il lettore. Peccato, infatti, non aver potuto conoscere meglio Neal o Alessio ed Ivan (i gemelli gay amici di Brina).
Un libro da leggere quando si sente la necessità di una storia ben delineata nel suo tracciato, senza sorprese, senza colpi di scena, senza grandi coinvolgimenti.
June 9, 2015
Prima di tutto, parto con una mega, iper, super critica verso chi ha ideato la copertina. Ma come si può mettere due manichini, di cui uno ha i capelli fucsia in un libro in cui i protagonisti stanno in acqua solo quando sono poco più che bambini? E nudi? E i capelli fucsia?!? A cosa li dobbiamo, di grazia? Signore Case Editrici, per favore, invece di prendere la prima immagine che vi capita sotto mano, magari date un'occhiata al libro, eh? Un'immagine del genere ci spinge a credere che si tratti di un fantasy, o di una storia con alieni e i manichini...
Vabbè, dopo questa premessa, vengo al libro.
L'amicizia che si trasforma in amore. Storia già sentita, è vero, ma la nostra autrice l'ha resa diversa. Lei si chiama Brina, fredda proprio come il nome che porta, un'anima sofferente che vaga senza trovare la consapevolezza di sè. Studia storia del cinema a Roma e canta e suona in un gruppo punk rock con due sue amici gay. Lui è Eagan, il suo opposto. Solare, pieno di vita, è diventato un architetto affermato e si trasferisce a Roma per ritrovare la sua amica.
La prima volta si erano incontrati quando lei aveva nove anni, indossava un'impermeabile e gli stivali gialli e stava giocando con le pozzanghere formatasi nel giardino. Lui ne ha quattordici e la raggiunge tenendo in mano un ombrello viola.
«Ho letto da qualche parte che se salti in una pozzanghera, le correnti possono trasportarti in un altro mondo.»
Immediatamente l’acqua nera divenne meno spaventosa e più interessante.
«Se ci salto dentro e mi perdo in quell’altro mondo, mi correrai dietro per riportarmi qui?» gli chiesi.
Sorrise.
«Naturalmente.»
Da questo incontro nasce la loro amicizia che prosegue negli anni. Sono figli di genitori assenti, quindi decidono di diventare l'uno la famiglia dell'altro, si amano di amore fraterno e profondo e fin dalla tenera età si scambiano quelle due dolci parole, come fosse un loro rito. Ma a sedici anni, Brina capisce che quel "Ti amo" non significa più amore fraterno. E da qui inizia il suo tormento.
Dopo un bacio rubato a Eagan mentre lui dorme, Brina decide di allontanarsi.
Il libro inizia con Brina a vent'anni, mentre si concede a un ragazzo di cui non ricorda il nome e di cui non le interessa nulla. Si fa toccare e baciare da mani e bocche di altri con la speranza di ritrovare le sensazioni di quel bacio rubato anni prima.
Quando Eagan torna prepotentemente nella sua vita deciso a riportarla a essere la ragazzina che conosceva, Brina inizia il suo percorso verso la rinascita, per uscire dal tunnel del suo mal d'amore.
Il libro è diviso in due parti, la prima è raccontata attraverso gli occhi di Brina, e ci mostra le sue paure, le sue angosce e i suoi flash back. Nella seconda parte troviamo anche la voce di Eagan che ci spiegherà meglio alcuni punti rimasti lacunosi.
In questo libro si viaggia molto, da Roma a Torino, a Londra, a Berlino e perfino oltre oceano. E in questo libro vivono i colori e i profumi. Il giallo e il viola, il limone e la cannella.
Ci sono musiche e suoni e, come non può mancare in un new adult che si rispetti, ci sono drammi e scene hot, anche se non a livelli massimi.
Il libro è dolce e oscuro allo stesso tempo: i pensieri di Brina a volte ho faticato a capirli ma ho adorato il personaggio di Eagan, che oltre a essere un raggio di sole per Brina, lo è anche per il libro stesso.
Quindi, per concludere: non è un libro perfetto e sicuramente i continui sbalzi temporali dovuti ai flash back o ai sogni possono innervosire e, soprattutto nella prima parte, forse infastidire un poco. A me, invece, sono piaciuti molto.
Lo consiglio a chi è amante dei new adult classici. A chi cerca un bel personaggio maschile, da cuoricini agli occhi. Io l'ho letto volentieri e l'ho finito con un sorriso, dovuto all'epilogo, scontato, ma sempre piacevole. E questo libro ci ricorda che non sempre la "famiglia" è quella da cui nasciamo. Ce la possiamo creare, con persone che amiamo e corrispondono il nostro amore, incondizionato e senza riserve. Questa è la famiglia con la F maiuscola.
Vabbè, dopo questa premessa, vengo al libro.
L'amicizia che si trasforma in amore. Storia già sentita, è vero, ma la nostra autrice l'ha resa diversa. Lei si chiama Brina, fredda proprio come il nome che porta, un'anima sofferente che vaga senza trovare la consapevolezza di sè. Studia storia del cinema a Roma e canta e suona in un gruppo punk rock con due sue amici gay. Lui è Eagan, il suo opposto. Solare, pieno di vita, è diventato un architetto affermato e si trasferisce a Roma per ritrovare la sua amica.
La prima volta si erano incontrati quando lei aveva nove anni, indossava un'impermeabile e gli stivali gialli e stava giocando con le pozzanghere formatasi nel giardino. Lui ne ha quattordici e la raggiunge tenendo in mano un ombrello viola.
«Ho letto da qualche parte che se salti in una pozzanghera, le correnti possono trasportarti in un altro mondo.»
Immediatamente l’acqua nera divenne meno spaventosa e più interessante.
«Se ci salto dentro e mi perdo in quell’altro mondo, mi correrai dietro per riportarmi qui?» gli chiesi.
Sorrise.
«Naturalmente.»
Da questo incontro nasce la loro amicizia che prosegue negli anni. Sono figli di genitori assenti, quindi decidono di diventare l'uno la famiglia dell'altro, si amano di amore fraterno e profondo e fin dalla tenera età si scambiano quelle due dolci parole, come fosse un loro rito. Ma a sedici anni, Brina capisce che quel "Ti amo" non significa più amore fraterno. E da qui inizia il suo tormento.
Dopo un bacio rubato a Eagan mentre lui dorme, Brina decide di allontanarsi.
Il libro inizia con Brina a vent'anni, mentre si concede a un ragazzo di cui non ricorda il nome e di cui non le interessa nulla. Si fa toccare e baciare da mani e bocche di altri con la speranza di ritrovare le sensazioni di quel bacio rubato anni prima.
Quando Eagan torna prepotentemente nella sua vita deciso a riportarla a essere la ragazzina che conosceva, Brina inizia il suo percorso verso la rinascita, per uscire dal tunnel del suo mal d'amore.
Il libro è diviso in due parti, la prima è raccontata attraverso gli occhi di Brina, e ci mostra le sue paure, le sue angosce e i suoi flash back. Nella seconda parte troviamo anche la voce di Eagan che ci spiegherà meglio alcuni punti rimasti lacunosi.
In questo libro si viaggia molto, da Roma a Torino, a Londra, a Berlino e perfino oltre oceano. E in questo libro vivono i colori e i profumi. Il giallo e il viola, il limone e la cannella.
Ci sono musiche e suoni e, come non può mancare in un new adult che si rispetti, ci sono drammi e scene hot, anche se non a livelli massimi.
Il libro è dolce e oscuro allo stesso tempo: i pensieri di Brina a volte ho faticato a capirli ma ho adorato il personaggio di Eagan, che oltre a essere un raggio di sole per Brina, lo è anche per il libro stesso.
Quindi, per concludere: non è un libro perfetto e sicuramente i continui sbalzi temporali dovuti ai flash back o ai sogni possono innervosire e, soprattutto nella prima parte, forse infastidire un poco. A me, invece, sono piaciuti molto.
Lo consiglio a chi è amante dei new adult classici. A chi cerca un bel personaggio maschile, da cuoricini agli occhi. Io l'ho letto volentieri e l'ho finito con un sorriso, dovuto all'epilogo, scontato, ma sempre piacevole. E questo libro ci ricorda che non sempre la "famiglia" è quella da cui nasciamo. Ce la possiamo creare, con persone che amiamo e corrispondono il nostro amore, incondizionato e senza riserve. Questa è la famiglia con la F maiuscola.
August 1, 2015
Un pugno in un occhio
Con l'avvicinarsi degli esami divento stressata e più rincoglionita, ma cerco di trovare dei momenti nella giornata per leggere qualcosa. Purtroppo, ho addocchiato questo "romanzo" per via della lunghezza e non ho fatto caso al contenuto. Alla copertina sì.
Ma andiamo con ordine.
1) Non sono mai stata una razzista in fatto di copertine, ma non posso negare che hanno il loro peso nel contesto. E questa è veramente orribile. Un pugno in un occhio. Il grafico doveva essere fatto di qualcosa pesante o era mal pagato.
2) Era un punto che volevo affrontare più avanti, ma preferisco metterlo subito per togliermelo di torno. Mi viene l'orticaria nel leggere romanzi scritti da americani (gli europei si salvano per ovvi motivi), che probabilmente hanno visitato l'italia per una settimana, e ci scrivono un libro. E odio, specialmente le etichette. No! Non ti fa figo scrivere un libro sull'Italia se poi sgarri. Anche se è vero che gli americani credono a tutto (come che a Venezia si possa girare in macchina *brividi su brividi*). Al massimo inventati un paesino a caso e con la licenza poetica ti salvi. Mi hanno fatto ridere frasi come "Gli italiani sono sempre in ritardo" o "Non sanno fare una coda". Certo, non nego che rispetto al resto d'europa siamo ancora ai livelli degli uomini primitivi su certi aspetti, ma sono rimasta ancora più perplessa quando la protagonista continua a ripetere le discendenze dei personaggi o a ricordare a tutti che è mezza italiana (usandola poi come scusa). "Sono mezza italiana" "è mezza francese" "è canadese". Uno dell'Uruguay no?
3) Con tutte queste nazionalità, non si può non arrivare al succo del libro che in sostanza è: l'amore. Amore infantile, amore a distanza, amore tra amici. Sì, non sento il bisogno di aggiungere altro. Ci sono già miliardi di libri in proposito.
4) Brina. Un'insopportabile vittima di se stessa.
5) Ok, in questo periodo è abbastanza improbabile, ma quando EFP era ancora un luogo di scrittura e non di bimbominkia ormonate, si potevano trovare fanfiction più gradevoli e interessanti.
6) 3 ore e mezza della mia vita andate.
Con l'avvicinarsi degli esami divento stressata e più rincoglionita, ma cerco di trovare dei momenti nella giornata per leggere qualcosa. Purtroppo, ho addocchiato questo "romanzo" per via della lunghezza e non ho fatto caso al contenuto. Alla copertina sì.
Ma andiamo con ordine.
1) Non sono mai stata una razzista in fatto di copertine, ma non posso negare che hanno il loro peso nel contesto. E questa è veramente orribile. Un pugno in un occhio. Il grafico doveva essere fatto di qualcosa pesante o era mal pagato.
2) Era un punto che volevo affrontare più avanti, ma preferisco metterlo subito per togliermelo di torno. Mi viene l'orticaria nel leggere romanzi scritti da americani (gli europei si salvano per ovvi motivi), che probabilmente hanno visitato l'italia per una settimana, e ci scrivono un libro. E odio, specialmente le etichette. No! Non ti fa figo scrivere un libro sull'Italia se poi sgarri. Anche se è vero che gli americani credono a tutto (come che a Venezia si possa girare in macchina *brividi su brividi*). Al massimo inventati un paesino a caso e con la licenza poetica ti salvi. Mi hanno fatto ridere frasi come "Gli italiani sono sempre in ritardo" o "Non sanno fare una coda". Certo, non nego che rispetto al resto d'europa siamo ancora ai livelli degli uomini primitivi su certi aspetti, ma sono rimasta ancora più perplessa quando la protagonista continua a ripetere le discendenze dei personaggi o a ricordare a tutti che è mezza italiana (usandola poi come scusa). "Sono mezza italiana" "è mezza francese" "è canadese". Uno dell'Uruguay no?
3) Con tutte queste nazionalità, non si può non arrivare al succo del libro che in sostanza è: l'amore. Amore infantile, amore a distanza, amore tra amici. Sì, non sento il bisogno di aggiungere altro. Ci sono già miliardi di libri in proposito.
4) Brina. Un'insopportabile vittima di se stessa.
5) Ok, in questo periodo è abbastanza improbabile, ma quando EFP era ancora un luogo di scrittura e non di bimbominkia ormonate, si potevano trovare fanfiction più gradevoli e interessanti.
6) 3 ore e mezza della mia vita andate.
June 9, 2015
Prima di tutto, parto con una mega, iper, super critica verso chi ha ideato la copertina. Ma come si può mettere due manichini, di cui uno ha i capelli fucsia in un libro in cui i protagonisti stanno in acqua solo quando sono poco più che bambini? E nudi? E i capelli fucsia?!? A cosa li dobbiamo, di grazia? Signore Case Editrici, per favore, invece di prendere la prima immagine che vi capita sotto mano, magari date un'occhiata al libro, eh? Un'immagine del genere ci spinge a credere che si tratti di un fantasy, o di una storia con alieni e i manichini...
Vabbè, dopo questa premessa, vengo al libro.
L'amicizia che si trasforma in amore. Storia già sentita, è vero, ma la nostra autrice l'ha resa diversa. Lei si chiama Brina, fredda proprio come il nome che porta, un'anima sofferente che vaga senza trovare la consapevolezza di sè. Studia storia del cinema a Roma e canta e suona in un gruppo punk rock con due sue amici gay. Lui è Eagan, il suo opposto. Solare, pieno di vita, è diventato un architetto affermato e si trasferisce a Roma per ritrovare la sua amica.
PER LEGGERE IL SEGUITO DELLA RECENSIONE CLICCATE QUI:http://newadultedintorni.blogspot.com...
Vabbè, dopo questa premessa, vengo al libro.
L'amicizia che si trasforma in amore. Storia già sentita, è vero, ma la nostra autrice l'ha resa diversa. Lei si chiama Brina, fredda proprio come il nome che porta, un'anima sofferente che vaga senza trovare la consapevolezza di sè. Studia storia del cinema a Roma e canta e suona in un gruppo punk rock con due sue amici gay. Lui è Eagan, il suo opposto. Solare, pieno di vita, è diventato un architetto affermato e si trasferisce a Roma per ritrovare la sua amica.
PER LEGGERE IL SEGUITO DELLA RECENSIONE CLICCATE QUI:http://newadultedintorni.blogspot.com...
February 28, 2016
E' il blu, con le sue mille sfumature, il colore che associo a questo romanzo. Il blu del mare, l'azzurro del cielo, il verde delle gite in bicicletta per la campagna. Sono i colori freschi e puliti dell'infanzia, l'età dell'innocenza. Brina ed Eagan si conoscono da sempre, le loro famiglie sono molto unite, e il rapporto che li lega è più di un'amicizia perché i loro genitori sono molto presi dal lavoro e loro hanno fatto un patto: saranno l'uno la famiglia dell'altro. L'emozione che Brina prova per Eagan ha le delicate sfumature del rosa, lui è il suo gigante buono su cui potrà sempre contare. Ma poi accade qualcosa di brutto .... il legame si spezza. Brina, che è sempre stata insicura e immatura a causa della sua instabilità familiare, si sente sempre più sola, alla deriva. La sua vita prende le sfumature del viola profondo, ma Eagan non l'ha mai dimenticata. La cerca a Roma dove entrambi adesso vivono, riuscirà a ricreare quel prezioso legame che hanno condiviso, o forse sarà qualcosa di più adulto, maturo, forse è il momento che entrambi si abbandonino al rosso della passione.
April 4, 2016
A Veil of Rain and Glass by Petra March is a beautifully romantic story. With parents that are deeply devoted to their work, Brina and Eagan get used to taking care of themselves from a young age. This unites them together as friends until their teenage years when feelings start to shift and complicate things. Someone runs scared and distance ensues until they meet again when Brina is twenty and Eagan is twenty-five. Most of the book takes place in Rome and the author describes everything so charmingly that it made me want to jump on a plane and rush away. As with any growing love there are ups and downs that might have had a few tears falling but after reading you were left with those warm feelings that linger after a really heartwarming story. Overall, I give this novel 4 stars. I received an ARC in exchange for an HONEST review.
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B2B Shawnee
March 21, 2016
****4.5 Stars****
A lovely, beautiful, touching love story!
Brina & Eagan became friends when she was 9 yrs old & he was 14 yrs old. Beautiful friendship forms with some things in common as both parents are quite career driven so therefore their work always came first.
Kept in touch over the years, I just adored them, and love the feeling as their friendship & bond grew over the years and obviously her feelings for Eagan became deeper as she's in love with him. To avoid ruining their amazing bond she decided to keep her distance.
I'm leaving it there as I don't do spoilers, but seriously I absolutely enjoyed reading this one. I'm a sucker for friends who becomes lovers!
*This book was gifted by this Author for an honest review*
A lovely, beautiful, touching love story!
Brina & Eagan became friends when she was 9 yrs old & he was 14 yrs old. Beautiful friendship forms with some things in common as both parents are quite career driven so therefore their work always came first.
Kept in touch over the years, I just adored them, and love the feeling as their friendship & bond grew over the years and obviously her feelings for Eagan became deeper as she's in love with him. To avoid ruining their amazing bond she decided to keep her distance.
I'm leaving it there as I don't do spoilers, but seriously I absolutely enjoyed reading this one. I'm a sucker for friends who becomes lovers!
*This book was gifted by this Author for an honest review*
December 14, 2014
A giorni disponibile su Amazon Kindle, iTunes, Kobo etc... Questo è un New Adult purissimo per amanti del genere. Sviluppa con delicatezza la tensione di un rapporto romantico esasperato tra un ragazzo e una ragazza meno che adolescenti. L'amore cresce negli anni, ostacolato dagli imprevisti e dalle separazioni imposte dalla vita. Nella solitudine di Brina che guarda il suo gigante biondo da lontano vibrano le corde del desiderio totale e del bisogno dell'anima. Ma forse un giorno gli occhi azzurri del gigante si poseranno in quelli di Brina. In libreria alla fine del mese di settmbre. Contenuti parecchio espliciti.
September 24, 2014
La recensione sul blog, qui: http://www.leggereromanticamente.com/...
April 10, 2015
This was a cute love story over time for Brina and Eagen. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
March 27, 2015
Un bel libro piacevole da leggere e con un bellissimo finale
June 5, 2022
Appena iniziato a leggere, questo libro mi ha preso moltissimo. Tutta la prima parte, mi è piaciuta. Alcuni punti erano un po' confusi, ma lo stile mi piaceva e l'alternarsi tra passato e presente è una cosa che adoro sempre nei libri. In più amo le storie di amici d'infanzia che si sviluppano e si trasformano.
Ma la cosa che mi è piaciuta di più è l'aver percepito l'alchimia tra i personaggi, il loro bisogno l'uno dell'altro, i loro sentimenti. E se fosse stato così per tutta la durata della storia, avrei dato sicuramente 5 stelline.
Invece, la seconda parte del libro mi ha deluso.
*inizio spoiler*
Dal momento in cui Brina e Eagan iniziano a stare insieme, si perde la loro chimica. Le scene erotiche vengono messe al primo posto, alternate allo stato depressivo di Brina. Molte cose vengono solo accennate - come i sentimenti di Eagan nei confronti della morte di David - solo per poi perdersi in altrettanti particolari erotici. In più la voce narrante di Eagan non rispecchia minimamente il personaggio che è stato fino a quel momento. Immagino che la scrittrice dovesse trovare un modo per mettere in evidenza le due voci narranti, ma così facendo Eagan mi è risultato antipatico e superficiale.
Non mi ha nemmeno convinta la descrizione delle famiglie di Eagan e Brina. Alcuni punti sembravano un po' assurdi - come questa sorta di depressione legata alla lontananza che colpisce le donne della famiglia di Brina.
Se alcune cose fossero state spiegate un po' meglio, avrei sicuramente apprezzato di più questo libro. E mi dispiace molto perché l'inizio prometteva così tanto.
Ma la cosa che mi è piaciuta di più è l'aver percepito l'alchimia tra i personaggi, il loro bisogno l'uno dell'altro, i loro sentimenti. E se fosse stato così per tutta la durata della storia, avrei dato sicuramente 5 stelline.
Invece, la seconda parte del libro mi ha deluso.
*inizio spoiler*
Dal momento in cui Brina e Eagan iniziano a stare insieme, si perde la loro chimica. Le scene erotiche vengono messe al primo posto, alternate allo stato depressivo di Brina. Molte cose vengono solo accennate - come i sentimenti di Eagan nei confronti della morte di David - solo per poi perdersi in altrettanti particolari erotici. In più la voce narrante di Eagan non rispecchia minimamente il personaggio che è stato fino a quel momento. Immagino che la scrittrice dovesse trovare un modo per mettere in evidenza le due voci narranti, ma così facendo Eagan mi è risultato antipatico e superficiale.
Non mi ha nemmeno convinta la descrizione delle famiglie di Eagan e Brina. Alcuni punti sembravano un po' assurdi - come questa sorta di depressione legata alla lontananza che colpisce le donne della famiglia di Brina.
Se alcune cose fossero state spiegate un po' meglio, avrei sicuramente apprezzato di più questo libro. E mi dispiace molto perché l'inizio prometteva così tanto.
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