I could not put this book down. I thought it really told the story of situations a lot of teenagers face and we are seemingly unaware.

It dealt with real issues in a real way and I like how it got in your heart. I really felt for these characters and went through page after page after page to find out what happens to these courageous teens.

I thought the different fonts added a good sense of journalling to the book and made the fact that it was that characters story impact more.

I would definitely recommend this book.

Reviewed on 02/13/2012 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Tina Evans

Sophie and Carter

A tender loving story, that focused on two teenagers that make the most of the lifes they are handed. They become friends before either realizes it and they have always been in love. It brings reality to the fore front of the story and shows that love can be found any where and in any situation.

This story is heart-wrenching, story of friendship and love that can only be found when the person knows all the truth about you. I love that the story goes from Sophie to Carter and back again. You never guessing what the other character is thinking because you read it in their actions as well as their words.

I have read this story two times already and have started reading it for the third time. I highrecommend this book to everyone, you wont be disappointed.

Reviewed on 01/07/2012 by ReviewTheBook.com Member donna mcguire

 Having seen the worst of each others deep dark secrets, it was no wonder that Sophie Hartman and Carter Jax had become the best of friends.  Living next door to each other for so long, they each had a perspective on the others lives that most never saw.   After being beaten for so many years by his own father, watching his mother take the abuse also, Carter had finally become strong enough to stand up for them both but only after the scars had been left and his mother had paid a high price - her sanity.   Raising her siblings while at young age herself, Sophie found the strength to confront her own mother in the uncomfortable atmosphere of a strip club but with the support of Carter she could find a way to ask for the money her and the kids needed.   Through out high school, Sophie and Carter  kept their acquaintance and their close friendship a secret, only talking to each other in the privacy of their homes and yards.   With each acting the adult of the households, it was only a matter of time before they realized the feelings they held for the other was more than just plain admiration. 

Reviewed on 10/20/2011 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Debbie Berry

Sophie and Carter are neighbors and are trying to make it day by day. Both high school seniors are having family troubles. Sophie is raising her 3 siblings (mother is a drug addict and prostitute), while Carter is trying to care for his mother with mental disorders. It’s amazing to see how two people can live in these horrible situations and yet not feel sorry for themselves. They find strength in each other to make through the days.

Sophie & Carter is a very sweet, short read. I couldn’t put the book down. The chapters alternate from Sophie’s and Carter’s viewpoints. The book is very moving and heartfelt.

Chelsea Fine is an amazing writer and I get wait to read more from her! She has done such a great job packing so much detail into this story.

Reviewed on 10/12/2011 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Krystal Ringley