ARC received for an honest review

I would pick up the phone book if Samantha Young wrote it, and even though I am not a big fan of YA/NA (I am an old fart, they often feel wwaaaaaayy too young for me), I completely adored As Dust Dances.

I didn't read the blurb of this story before I read it, because sometimes I just love diving in completely blind. And it was worth doing this here.

As Dust Dances did not feel YA or even NA to me. Our leading lady Skylar has been through so much in her life that she feels a lot older than her early 20's. I can't count how many times I sobbed, how many times I had to put the book aside because I needed a minute.

I adored Killian - even when I wanted to punch him! However, he is such a non-verbal kind of guy, that I found myself wanting to know more - more about him, more of his thoughts and feelings. Like Skylar, I was left wondering at times where his head was at. Yes, I could feel the connection between Killian and Skylar, but at times was unsure of what he really wanted.

Heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful, Skylar Finch's story is one that will have you crying, will have you hoping, it will have you thinking.

And now I am thinking "I Want More!"

I can't wait to see what Ms Young brings us next.