So this book lands somewhere between 4 & 5 stars. I feel sort of torn and slightly melancholy after finishing it. It was definitely a page turner and it was really hard to put down until I finished the entire thing, but the ending was rather disappointing. I realize that a 3rd book is coming, but still I felt like it almost ended mid-sentence. It was just sort of uneventful and blah after going through so many emotions.I love Jacob. Love love love him. As far as Bethie goes I have mixed emotions. I understand the reason why she is the way she is, but sometimes I felt that she took her self-pity to a whole new level. By the end I wasn't even sure why Jacob was putting up with her as much as he was. I want the author to seriously redeem her in book 3 and I hope they do have a permanent happily ever after.The only other thing I am concerned about is Nathan. I am not sure where Ms. Krae is going with that, but I have a funny feeling I am not going to like it. Overall though I freaking loved it!! Especially when the band was on tour. And the beginning of their relationship was just swoooooon!!! This book held a lot of similarities of plot etc. to Gayle Foreman's "If I Stay" and "Where She Went" and while I am not trying to compare books - Gayle's characters captured me more as a whole. Maybe if I read this one first I would feel the opposite. Hard to say. An Unlikely Pair, was actually recommended to me because its a similar story to how I met my best friend in high school. After I read the short prequel I had to read My Once and Future Love. Although my story didn't quite have the same elements or the same happy ending, once I started this book I couldn't put it down. Not only did it strike close to home, but every page had me wanting to read more. I can't wait for future works by Carla Krae, this book was captivating and conveyed not only a love story but a real life story that was more than just boy meets girl, love at first sight, fairytale. It was filled with struggle and heartbreak, absolutely amazing!
What do You think about My Once And Future Love (2011)?
