This book reminds me a little of a modern day fairy tale. The underlying message in this book, self worth, not to mention the pitfalls of the internet, are excellent. You will cheer for Skye through the whole book. A great book to read at the beach, or curl up with. The author did a great job with the scenic descriptions.

Thanks to Net Galley for this book in return for an honest review. ( )

I'm of two minds with this book. Skye Littleton is a character with obviously low self esteem that is extremely touchy about everything anybody says to her. Actually, in the beginning of the book she is immature and shallow. She is always justifying other's concern and doubts by thinking that they are jealous etc and when the popo hits the fan, she wonders why they never told her to be careful... It is one of her less than stellar qualities and becomes quite grating after a while.

That said, this book has many other redeeming qualities once you are able to look past the irritating bits.

On the whole this book is about growing up, taking risks, learning to love yourself, doing things because you want to do them and not to please your parents, boyfriend etc. It is about being yourself and discovering what your passions are, even when significant people in your life pull up their noses.

On the whole I wanted to hug this book to my chest, like a well loved teddy bear, it was in essence such a feel good book. About a woman who never thought that she would amount to much in life taking a chance, spreading her wings and achieving her dreams.

So now we come to my being of two minds. How to rate it. If it were not for the grating issues I would have given it a 4. But, having disliked Skye so much at one point I just cannot bring myself to gieve it more than a 2.5 or 3.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book. ( )