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Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Lovely, Dark, and Deep, August 2018
by Justina Chen

Arthur A. Levine Books
352 pages
ISBN: 133813406X
EAN: 9781338134063
Kindle: B0756KZPPF
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"Can college be a reality if your overprotective parents have a say?"

Fresh Fiction Review

Lovely, Dark, and Deep
Justina Chen

Reviewed by Patti Loveday
Posted August 16, 2018

Young Adult

LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP is a captivating contemporary young adult romance that is sure to warm your heart. This fast-paced read is full of inspiring characters that are well rounded and well developed. A story that many can relate to and one that is sure to stay with you.

Viola is your typical teen who is a bit immature and oversensitive. She has moments where she is shy and immature but her main focus is on school and college. Her parents make her future a little unsure because they are overprotective due to her severe allergies. Viola must take charge of her life and her future all while not hurting the ones she loves.

You will get drawn into this fun drama-filled world from page one and will devour each page. LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP is a lovely read that shares topics that teens today face and parents that mean well but tend to overdo things all in the name of love.

LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP was a fast-paced read with an ending that perfectly ties up all loose ends leaving no stone unturned. Chen has created a unique story that has a creative list of characters that have wonderful but complicated relationships. A story that is full of family drama, love, second chances, and facing your fears. A heartwarming coming-of-age story that is perfect for anyone who loves a contemporary young adult romance novel with lots of drama.

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SUMMARY

When Viola Li returns from a trip, she develops a sudden and extreme case of photosensitivity -- an inexplicable allergy to sunlight. Thanks to her crisis-manager parents, she doesn't just have to wear layers of clothes and spaceship-sized hat. She has to avoid all hint of light. Say goodbye to windows and running outdoors. Even her phone becomes a threat.

Viola is determined to maintain a normal life, particularly after she meets Josh. He's a funny, talented Thor look-alike with his own mysterious grief. But their romance makes her take more risks, and when a rebellion against her parents backfires dangerously, she must find her way to a life -- and love -- as deep and lovely as her dreams.


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Re: Can college be a reality if your overprotective parents have a say?

A great review and thank you!
(Kathleen Bylsma 9:31pm August 25, 2018)

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