Release Date: October 2, 2012
Age Group: Young Adult
Received From: Edelweiss
IBSN: 9780062094193
Blurb:Camden Pike has been grief-stricken since his girlfriend, Viv, died. Viv was the last good thing in his life: helping him rebuild his identity after a career-ending football injury, picking up the pieces when his home life shattered, and healing his pain long after the meds wore off. And now, he’d give anything for one more glimpse of her. But when Cam makes a visit to the site of Viv’s deadly car accident, he sees some kind of apparition. And it isn’t Viv.
The apparition’s name is Nina, and she’s not a ghost. She’s a girl from a parallel world, and in this world, Viv is still alive. Cam can’t believe his wildest dreams have come true. All he can focus on is getting his girlfriend back, no matter the cost. But things are different in this other world: Viv and Cam have both made very different choices, things between them have changed in unexpected ways, and Viv isn’t the same girl he remembers. Nina is keeping some dangerous secrets, too, and the window between the worlds is shrinking every day. As Cam comes to terms with who this Viv has become and the part Nina played in his parallel story, he’s forced to choose—stay with Viv or let her go—before the window closes between them once and for all.
Through to You by Emily Hainsworth was one of those fabulous surprises you come across every once in awhile. I really had no expectations. It had been quite awhile since I read the blurb and I had forgotten what it was about. I had some small impression that it was a contemporary until I went back and read the blurb a few pages in. Parallel worlds! How awesome is that?!
Through to You is so very unique. If you are hesitant about the plot, don’t be. I know when I hear other dimensions and parallel worlds I think sci-fi, but Through to You reads more like a contemporary thriller novel with some fantastical elements throw in. I was captivated from the very start. It’s definitely a page turner. I guessed what was going on before Cam did but I was so curious about how it was going to play out that I didn’t mind.
I loved Cam. He’s very angsty. He has a good reason, his girlfriend did just die and he’s had a terrible couple of years. All his brooding and mistrust was really believable. He grew a lot throughout the story. I was very invested in his story. I so wanted to see him be happy and not get hurt.
Though to You was a superb debut. If you want a gripping and different story I can’t recommend this enough. I’ll certainly be reading anything that Emily Hainsworth writes in the future.
I also admit I didn’t carefully read the synopsis and I didn’t really know what this one is about! But.. yes parallel worlds sounds amazing and I’m happy you liked it so much!
DannyBookworm recently posted..The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater – Review
It’s so unique! I don’t think there’s any other YA’s out quite like it. I think you would enjoy it.
I am so excited for this one! Happy to hear it is a page turner! I was really hoping for that with this one. And I also like that it reads more like a contemp thriller. Great review!
sarabara081 @ Forever 17 Books recently posted..‘Waiting On’ Wednesday (22): The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
this has been our WOW pick last week. This DOES sound great and I’m glad you loved it! I always love a believable character and one that actually grows in the story, and it being a contemporary thriller? thats great!!
- Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
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It was great! It’s short book but there was still lots of growth. I hope you get to read it soon.
I am so glad this is good, Lori! I have to admit the cover is what drew me in, and I thought it was a contemp until I read the synopsis so I’m happy that even though it involves parallel universes, it still reads like a contemp!
VeganYANerds recently posted..Losing Lila by Sarah Alderson
This one is new to me, but it sounds great! Thanks for the review
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Egads – I forgot about the synopsis, too since it’s been awhile since this has been the front runner on my TBR. But now it’s just reaffirmed! Angsty, male protagonist story littered with grief that reads like a contemporary + fantasy? My name is all over that. *runs off to pre-order*
Thanks for the great review, Lori – and for reminding me of this one!
Jessie Marie recently posted..Waiting on WWW Wednesday | 12 September 2012
It really is an awesome mix, huh? I hope you love it!
Another one that is on my list for this Fall to read. Great review. I can’t wait to read this one. I love the cover too. The cover gives the feel of more of a contemporary feel too.
JennRenee recently posted..Cover Reveal: Reaping Me Softly
I can’t wait to read that book. Great pick!
Here’s my WoW – http://bookbloggermom.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html
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This sounds so good. I have been looking forward to this one for a while. Thanks for the lovely review chick!!
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Wow… I’m not sure what I was expecting from the cover of this one, but I really love the concept of it. I really love books that take you someplace unexpected (in a good way). Can’t wait to read this one as well!
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I am excited about this book getting a few good reviews. The author is from my state here in Colorado and participates with local Colorado bloggers all the time. Anytime we try to set up an event she is in!!!
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I’ve been checking this one out, seeing what people think, because I wasn’t sure about it. Glad you liked it! I’m not sure if I’m into thrillers, though. I don’t know. This might be one I just don’t get to. lol
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I hadn’t seen any reviews for this one yet but it sounds really good!
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This really does sound unique! I love the idea of parallel worlds and the fact that it still reads like a contemp. Great review, Lori!
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Woot! This may be my next book to pick up off my shelf. I love that you point out that it’s sci-fi but reads more like a contemporary. I’ve read a whole lotta sci-fi-ish books lately and need something different. This sounds like it may be it!
Great review, Lori!
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