ARC received from Simon and Schuster Australia for an honest review.

Where do I start with this book?

Right from the start I was a emotional wreck. Ms Carlino reached into my chest, took grip around my heart and didn't let go until the very end.

Emiline and Jase's story is told in past and present tense, with the past being told as a book within the book, with the story flicking between past and present each chapter (it sounds a lot, but it flows so well you don't even realise it!)

The story is heartbreaking to the max. I don't know how many times I shed tears, especially whilst reading the "book" bits. Each time I picked my shattered heart back up off the floor, it was again ripped from my chest, only to go again.

All I wanted was Emiline and Jase to have what Emerson and Jax had, feeling it right through to my bones that they could have it again.

They had to find their happiness again, they just had to!

Swear On This Life is a beautifully written book, the story leapt of the page and into my heart. It is a tragic yet beautiful story of first love, lasting love. Through it all (and they went through a hell of a lot) Emiline and Jase never gave up hope that one day, some day they would find each other again.

That dreams can really come true.

Thank you Ms Carlino for this amazing book. I can't wait to see what you bring us next.