Have you ever cried over a book before you've even read it? I mean, I have busted out some serious tears before even finishing a prologue, but NEVER have I gotten so emotional before I have hit the table of contents.
I wasn't ready to leave Sugartown before I started the book, and now that I am finished I am 100% sure I am not ready to go. Sugartown is so visible in my mind. I picture driving in my car and popping over a hill, being able to see the entire town from up above. Surrounded by cane fields, barely spotting the ancient mill amidst the smoggy cloud it creates. *sigh* I can almost smell the burnt coffee now.
On the outskirts of town I see some of my old favorites...Sugar Cuts Salon and Sugartown Pub, but as I reach the heart of downtown I spot the infamous Big Bob's Bikes and Auto, the business is gone but the sign still stands, and across from that is the very memorable Belle's Pies. Yes, the pie shop. I can smell the remnants of vanilla shakes and the famous Ana Cabanna Chocolate Banana Cream Surprise Pie.
Now, I admit, I wanted to be fresh on my Sugartown story lines so I reread the entire series in preparation for the conclusion. Hmm, that could be one of the major reasons I don't want to leave this place.
It felt kind of weird at first reading about Sammy and Pepper. Going from baby Pepper and cute little foul mouthed and innocent Sammy to their grown up selves. Like I was more the age of the old crew... Elijah, Ana, Jack and Holly. When they were referred to as old, I felt old as well. LOL
One thing I really enjoyed was this book had a kick butt lead female. Pepper was the spitting image of her mother. Crazy, mouthy and just plain bad ass is the only way I can describe her. She seemed to be the main character in this book which you don't see very often, and I liked that. It's always the guy, any more, with the troubles and the girl that needs to fix him. This was a nice refreshing and much needed twist.
I won't give away any spoilers, this is the conclusion and I don't want to ruin a minute of it for anyone.
Carmen Jenner, you are an amazing writer who brought this town to life. You may not be writing any more stories from there but in my heart Sugartown lives on. I plan on taking trips back there in the future. I will tell “the gang” you said hello.
So, it's with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Sugartown.....for now.
6 Stars
*Review by Stacey*
*Review by Stacey*
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Carmen Jenner is a
thirty-something, USA TODAY Best
Selling Author, doctor, pilot and CIA agent.
She's also a compulsive,
flagrant prevaricator who gets to make things up for a living.
While Sugartown may not
technically exist, Carmen grew up in a small Australian town just like it, and
just like her characters, she always longed for something more. They didn't
have an Elijah Cade, though.
If they did, you can
be sure she would have never left.
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