This was the second book that I've read about death and loss and I can only say one word: Superb. And to top it all off, this is the author's debut novel which makes it double amazing.
I read this last November, a week after my Dad's burial. Having the memory fresh, I think that's one of the reasons why I really can relate to this book. I can feel the pain and grief of Harper. The feeling of emptiness, when questions start to bubble up and you don't have answers to any of them. I had a connection with that.
The other thing is the music. I love rock music. Although I don't play any instruments, I'm really a listener and totally loves music. And that also gave me another reason to love Jacob. My God. I love Tolan. I dunno why, but I do, from the moment when he and Harper first met at her house, and until the end when Harper went to see him again. I love his bluntness and honesty. Then there's Laney. She deserves a round of applause for being so strong and for standing up to Harper at all times, being the bestfriend that she is.
And if some people hated the twist of the book, I liked it and thought of it as brilliant. It balanced the building passion between Harper and Jacob.
What I also like about the book is how you can feel the author's love for music and how you can automatically recognize that she knows what she's writing. I love her for that. Kudos to you, Ms. Harrington! Saving June is definitely one my favorite books this 2011 and I am looking forward to read another book by the author. ;)
Grade:
A+
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