I received this ARC from Publisher, Library for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler Published by Simon and Schuster on May 21st 2013
Pages: 368
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When all signs point to heartbreak, can love still be a rule of the road? A poignant and romantic novel from the author of Bittersweet and Twenty Boy Summer.
Jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this: The Vargas brothers are notorious heartbreakers. She’s seen the tears and disasters that dating a Vargas boy can cause, and she swore an oath—with candles and a contract and everything—to never have anything to do with one.
Now Jude is the only sister still living at home, and she’s spending the summer helping her ailing father restore his vintage motorcycle—which means hiring a mechanic to help out. Is it Jude’s fault he happens to be cute? And surprisingly sweet? And a Vargas?
Jude tells herself it’s strictly bike business with Emilio. Her sisters will never find out, and Jude can spot those flirty little Vargas tricks a mile away—no way would she fall for them. But Jude’s defenses are crumbling, and if history is destined to repeat itself, she’s speeding toward some serious heartbreak…unless her sisters were wrong?
Jude may have taken an oath, but she’s beginning to think that when it comes to love, some promises might be worth breaking.
My Thoughts:
I don’t know what I expected from this book but it wasn’t me sitting on my couch sobbing over it. And I mean sobbing. Oh man. Just thinking about it makes me tear up! But, stars, did I love it!
This was the second book by Sarah Ockler that I read and I know I’ll be reading more! She does such an excellent job creating authentic and relatable characters. I was immediately drawn in to Jude’s world. I cared about her. She has some pretty major things going on in her life and I felt invested in the outcomes (hence the sobbing!)
While I loved the romantic aspect of this story, the familial aspect is what really touched me. Both Jude’s and Emilio’s families are portrayed. I loved seeing them and the different relationships Jude and Emilio had with the different members of their families. I especially enjoyed the relationship between Jude and her sisters! Don’t even get me started on Jude and her father….
The Book of Broken Hearts is a truly excellent contemporary novel. Sarah Ockler is one of my new favorite voices in YA!
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