Saving June by Hannah Harrington
Release Date: November 29, 2011
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Source: NetGalley
Rating: Enjoyable
When her divorcing parents decide to split her sister’s ashes into his-and-her urns, Harper takes matters into her own hands. She’ll steal the ashes and drive cross-country with her best friend, Laney, to the one place June always dreamed of going California.
Enter Jake Tolan. He’s a boy with a bad attitude, a classic-rock obsession and nothing in common with Harper’s sister. But Jake had a connection with June, and when he insists on joining them, Harper’s just desperate enough to let him. With his alternately charming and infuriating demeanour and his belief that music can see you through anything, he might be exactly what she needs.
Except June wasn’t the only one hiding something. Jake’s keeping a secret that has the power to turn Harper’s life upside down again. – Goodreads
In the beginning, I found Saving June to be a very difficult book to get into. I’m unsure as to whether that’s due to the writing style or the characters themselves. I know, I’m a bad book reviewer.
Saving June is a beautiful, heart wrenching debut by Hannah Harrington and I will be recommending this to everybody who wants an emotional and gripping read.
miss B says
I want to read it already! 😀
Jessica A. says
I’m so nervous to read this one! Everyone has said how emotional it is and I just don’t think I can take crying because of another book right now.
But I may have to suck it up and just read it since your review makes it sound so great!
Raimy-rawr says
There are far too many awesome review for this book, I need to get round to it soon!!
Julia :) says
Bahhhh now I want to read this next REALLY BAD!!! Unfortunately I have so many other books ahead on my list. And you are definitely not a bad book reviewer. 😛
Citra says
I like your review style. Too many people post spoilers and call it review. LOL.
I already added Saving June in my to read list and I am glad you mentioned “emotional”. I love books of that kind.
Amber (Books of Amber) says
Jessica, I’d definitely recommend you read some lighter books beforehand! Ah, do let me know what you think!
Raimy, I know! Everyone loves it, and for good reason!
Julia, haha! Thank you! I’m doing a challenge at the moment so I can only read review copies. It’s really helping get the pile down!
Citra, thank you so much! I almost never post spoilers in my reviews, and if I do I change the colour and make sure it is marked. I hate stumbling upon spoilers in reviews!