Title: Chasing Brooklyn
Author: Lisa Schroeder
# Of Pages: 432
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: January 5, 2010
Rating: 5 Hearts
Synopsis
(From Amazon.com)
High school junior Brooklyn and senior Nico are trying to move past the death of Lucca, a pivotal figure in both of their lives. Lucca was Brooklyn’s boyfriend and Nico’s brother. Although it has been one year since Lucca’s death, the recent overdose death of Gabe, Lucca’s long-time best friend, shakes Nico and Brooklyn by reopening the wound of Lucca’s sudden passing. Soon after dying, Gabe begins haunting Brooklyn’s dreams. Gabe’s intent is not clear, but the dreams have a malicious overtone that unsettles Brooklyn. Meanwhile, Nico has his own supernatural communications with his dead brother, and the clear message from Luca to Nico is that Brooklyn needs help. Nico reaches out to Brooklyn, and their grief and love for Lucca bring them together. But soon Brooklyn and Nico’s newfound friendship leads to deeper feelings.
My Verdict
This book was amazing! Chasing Brooklyn is a book written in free verse, by one of my all time favorite authors! Lisa Schroeder is such a powerful writer, she know just what to say to pull on those heartstrings. This is Lisa’s third YA book written in verse, and can I just say that they keep getting better and better!
Books written in multiple perspectives are a toss up. Most of the time I really like books written this way, but sometimes I really hate it. I guess it all depends on the execution by the author. In this book I loved it. The chapters alternate back and forth between Brooklyn and Nico throughout the whole book, diving into the heart and soul of two different characters, experiencing the same heartbreak, both of whom you will fall in love with as you read this book.
As you can imagine this book was very emotional. Brooklyn has lost her boyfriend Lucca, who was also Nico’s brother. Then they both loose a friend, Gabe, who was Lucca’s best friend. But through all this loss and heartbreak they find each other. So it was an emotional journey to say the least. One that brought me to tears more than just once, but I loved every minute of it.
I loved The Day Before by Lisa Scroeder and I really want to get my hands on this one! Thanks for the great review :D
ReplyDeleteHi iLuvReadingTooMuch, I'm glad you liked my review! I really liked The Day Before as well. All of Lisa Schroeder's books are great! I would also recommend Far From You if you haven't read it yet =) I LOVE that one!
ReplyDeleteI loved I Heart You, You Haunt Me by her! Great title, right? :) I have Chasing Brooklyn & Far From You too, sounds like I need to be moving those up on the To be read pile. Love your review, emotional & amazing books are right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI thought reading books like this will be boring or something, but when I started reading and fall in the characters, I realized that I’m starting not just to like it but I fell in love with the book.
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