I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but it definitely wasn't what I got. And that's a good thing. :) I have had this book on my TBR list for awhile, but for whatever reason wasn't drawn to it. But the summer book trek convinced me to move this book to the top of the pile, and I'm so glad I did!I loved that the protagonist was a teenage boy, and I loved that there was just a hint of paranormal in the story in the form of Scarlett's dreams. I thought the author did a great job making her characters unique, especially Scarlett--blind, British, and pink hair. Seriously, how cool is that? Christian's conflict with his father drew me into the story and added an emotional element to the story that I loved. The pacing was fantastic--I flew through this story. This is one of my new favorites, and I can't wait to read this author's other works! A great, fast, enjoyable, engaging read that was well written and held me captivated to the end! I couldn't put this book down, I had to know what was going to happen to Scarlett and see if Christian was able to keep her safe and if his father was a really a "berk" as Scarlett's London interpretation would say.Christian Morris had come to a decision, he was leaving his emotional detached father behind and going to find some of his deceased mother's family who would show him the love and affection that he so craved. Since his mother's death when he was nine, his father treated him as if he was not there, no talking, no pats on the back, no interaction at all. He turned to his work and drinking expensive wine. Christian did everything from smoking, bad grades, and even overdosed on prescriptions to get attention. When that didn't work he was taken under the wing of the Bishop's son, Jay. It was nice having someone care even if at first he felt like the charity case. This still wasn't enough. He took some cash from his father's safe and set out for a new life. He didn't get very far, gassed up, stopped at the cemetery to say goodbye to his mom, when he realized he had an unexpected passenger. The beautiful, smart, resourceful, eclectic, and blind Scarlett used his ranger as an escape from the kidnappers that took her from London and brought her to Portland Oregon. Not realizing she was blind he left her on the freeway at rush hour. His conscience and his determination to not be like his father, brought him back to pick her up once again. Over some dinner, Scarlett reveals her predicament. Christian doesn't believe her at first, but when Scarface (conner) and "deepthrout" come into the restaurant and Scarlett escapes to the woman's bathroom bringing Christian with her, he goes out to investigate and gets a sour jaw for the efforts. The waitress gets killed and Christian is the suspect in the murder because of the tip from Scarface. Scarlett is scared to go to the police thinking they are all in on it to get her. Christian eventually forces her there when the two thugs keep finding them no matter where they go. I liked the Christian has "boundaries." It makes his character more endearing, but not in a preachy way. It was nicely done without being overstated.Christians dad comes back fighting for a second chance to be the father that loves his son. He realizes that in trying to block his love from Christian had the opposite effect he wanted. He wanted to not loose Christian and experience the hurt again of loosing someone he loved. His real concern for Christian saves Christians' life more than one time as the detective on the case shows up just in time.Simon, Scarlett's supposed roommate and trusted friend ends up being the co-conspirator to the optometrist that is doing experimental eye surgery on unattached blind children in the hopes of finding a technique that would allow her blind daughter sight.In the end Scarlett is rescued by Christian who risks his life for the one he has come to care for and love and his father comes to his aid in his show of concern at his absence and brings in the calvary to save the day.
What do You think about A Blind Eye (2013)?
I love this book so much! I love how clear Julie Daines made everything. DEFINITE suggestion!
—sydney
Great First book By Julie Daines. It was intense, it was romantic, I couldn't put it down.
—regs
The story did not seem believable to me. But it did keep me on my toes and entertained.
—elizabethgrosvenor
