Review: Winter Town

June 21, 2011

Summary: Winter Town follows two childhood best friends who learn that growing up means growing apart. This is written from both points of views.

Evan: Every winter, Evan looks forward to a visit from Lucy, a childhood pal who moved away after her parent’s divorce. But when Lucy arrives this year, she’s changed. The “girl next door” has chopped dyed black hair, a nose stud, and a scowl. But even though Lucy’s changed, Evan and Lucy connect again. And this time, Evan falls in love.

Lucy: Lucy has secrets. She doesn’t tell Evan about her mother’s new abusive boyfriend, her own violent boyfriend, and the fights that got her kicked out of her house. She feels guilty and starts to resent Evan’s picture perfect (boring) life. She knows Evan won’t change, and Lucy knows she must break his heart and move on.

Evan: The next winter, after transferring to an art college against his father’s wishes, Evan sees Lucy again. And this time, they know the timing is right.

This unique story features gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout (comic strips, spot art, chapter heads, etc.).

My Thoughts: Engaging book with very interesting characters, and I found the illustrations and comic strips throughout to be a lot of fun. The characters are interesting, and I really liked Evan. Lucy, though, not so much. I get that she got the short end of the stick. I get that she’s got a tough life, but her writing off Evan’s stresses and stuff is just so not cool. Just because his life appears easier, more together, than hers doesn’t mean it is. I found her a tad too bitchy and a tad too self-centered.

But, I loved Evan. I’m glad the story is told more from his perspective than hers, as the other way around would’ve made it hard to read. (One can only take so much negativity.) And the ending was perfect. It made me smile.

Source: Received through Around The World Tours for review.

Read It: Winter Town is scheduled for release on December 5, 2011. You can pre-order your own copy HERE. (This is a Book Depository link, and purchase through this link will result in my receiving a small commission at no cost to you. Your support is appreciated!)

Challenges: Counts for the 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge.

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