Title: All of It
Author: Kim Holden
Release Date: Nov 24, 2013
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Author: Kim Holden
Release Date: Nov 24, 2013
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On the first day of senior year, she meets DIMITRI GLENN–a mysterious transfer student with gray eyes and a mischievous smile who seems determined to win her heart. But there’s something odd about Dimitri, leading Veronica to wonder if there’s more to him than meets the eye.
Before long she finds herself in a whirlwind romance that seems too good to be true–until a series of devastating events leaves her questioning everything.
It’s not until she chooses to think with her heart instead of her mind that she can rise from the ashes to learn the truth of their connection.
Review by Angie
I went into this book thinking I would love it because I loved Bright Side. Well, I didn't love it. But, I did like it. Veronica had the perfect life. There really was nothing she could complain about. Then Dimitri showed up and things changed. Everything was still perfect but she started feeling as if she was losing control of everything but Dimitri never gave up on her. Dimitri was quite the interesting character. I didn't really know what to think of him. At times he just seemed very unreal.
While reading the book there were times that I was really into what was going on and had to know what was going to happen next and find out the secret. But then I found my times not caring and on the verge of putting the book down. I figured out what the secret was going to be about 3/4 of the way through and it is relatively easy to figure out if you pay attention. Overall it ended up being a good read but not a great read. It held my interest enough to finish it and the characters where likable.
3.5 stars
My heart is soaring and my palms are sweaty. “I’d like that.”
We walk slowly down the long driveway, our bodies so close that our arms brush against each other. I think back to the first day of school and smile; personal space is so overrated.
He opens the driver side door and stands behind it at a safe distance so as not to make the situation awkward. I throw my bag through onto the passenger seat and stand with one hand on the door and the other on the steering wheel. When I look up at him he’s staring down at me. His eyes glitter in the streetlight.
It’s at that moment that my life comes into focus, like flipping a switch. The entire world tilts back onto its axis. Call it an epiphany; the rare type of realization that changes your life absolutely. I need this man in my life. I need him like I need air and water. He is part of me—my past and my future. Since the day we met I’ve given my heart to him ... piece by piece. And it’s at this exact moment that I realize he has all of it. My heart is no longer mine; it belongs to him and always will.
I can’t help but smile.
He returns the smile—his beautiful smile. “What?” he asks softly.
“Thank you for being you, Dimitri.”
Not much escapes him and I know from the look in his eyes that he understands. He nods humbly. “You’re welcome.”
I duck down into the driver’s seat and look back up at him. “Maybe I’ll see you tomorrow.” I don’t know if it’s a question or a declaration, but it’s hopeful.
He winks. “You can count on it.”
Slowly he shuts the door and moves to the sidewalk. I wave and pull away, watching him in my rearview mirror as he begins to fade into the distance. He stands there glowing under the streetlight like an angelic statue. When I turn the corner, he’s gone.
Life is sometimes … an epiphany.
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