Into the Blue by Emma Brodie

 


I feel like the best way to describe this novel is an epic romance.   AJ is a character that comes to life and you can't help but be transported to her world. 4 Stars


The novel starts out when AJ is 17 in the year 2000 working in a video store.  I loved the setting as it brought back waves of nostalgia.  She ends up befirending her co-worker Noah.  Noah is from a long line of actors but does not have tons of money, hence the partime job. The two end up rehearsing at Noah's aunts house as part of an agreement to get her to go to a Convention for the TV series she used to be on.  AJ ends up having a true connection with Noah and falls hard for him.  Only things do not end as she would hope. Fast forward and the two of them work on a improv t.v. show.  They once again have that connection with drives their acting ability and their romance.  We finally find out what happened and why they separated in the year 2000.  AJ and Noah have this incredible love yet there are so many obstacles in their way.  The story pushes us further into the future as the reader finds out if their love can eventually win out. 


This was an incredible story and had a huge emotional impact.  This is NOT your typical romance novel.  There was also a lot about the entertainment industry which was really fascinating.  I also learned so much about improv.  My only complaint is that at times it did feel a little too long.  I feel like the story could have been shorter and still had the same impact.  However if you are a romance fan I highly recommend this book.  This was very different from typical romance stories yet so powerful!


Thank you to Ballantine Books who provided me with a free copy.  All opinions and thoughts are my own. 

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