Bittersweet
Author: Sarah Ockler
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: January 3, 2012
Pages: 384
Source: ARC from publisher
About the Book: Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life, and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she’s a girl who doesn’t believe in second chances… a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom’s diner and obsessing over what might have been.
So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life…and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She’s got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who’s been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done.
It’s time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last….
My Thoughts: Do I dare admit that this was my first time reading a book by Sarah Ockler? I know, I know. Shame on me! I do own a copy of Twenty Boy Summer, if that restores your faith in me. After reading Bittersweet it has moved WAY up on Mt. TBR. What the heck was I waiting for?!?!?
Bittersweet starts with a defining moment in Hudson’s life. She was 14 and her world changed in a night. The rest of the book takes place three years later. I liked that there was this seperation. Hudson has had some time to move on but her life is still affected by “the night.” She is now 17 and looking toward another change (college.) This really makes her think about her life before. She has to decide how she is going to proceed with her life and where her priorities are. Like any teen (really, like any person!) she makes mistakes and goes through some trial and error. I found the whole situation to be incredibly authentic and relatable.
Now on to the things that I just have to mention:
*Bug: I LOVE that Hudson calls her little brother this! Also, he is totally adorable.
*Chatper “titles”: Each chapter begins with a cupcake name and description. I was hungry the whole time I read this book!
Josh: I LOVES him! Check out the This or That post he did for the blog tour!
I cannot wait to read more from Sarah Ockler. She does a fabulous job of balancing humor and tension as well as telling a great story. I could not put this book down. Don’t be a fool like me. Read her books ASAP!
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