Wednesday, September 26, 2012

{REVIEW} THROUGH TO YOU by EMILY HAINSWORTH

Through To YouSeries: Stand alone
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication Date: Oct. 2, 2012
Format: eARC
Pages: 272
Source: Received from publisher, via Edelweiss

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 is a story of grief turning to despair. A despair that leaps at the chance of a parallel life offering second chances, alternatives that aren't as perfect as they seem.

I gotta say, Through to You was a complete mind f*#k. That's a compliment, by the way. The story begins two months after Cam loses his girlfriend, Viv, in an accident he feels responsible for. His life has virtually ended with hers. He barely manages to make it day-to-day. Author Emily Hainsworth did such a beautiful job with Cam. His grief is written so stunningly well, that I wanted to cry and despair along with him. He's so enveloped by his pain, there seems to be no end in sight.

But there is an end in sight, when Cam sees a girl at the accident scene, and here's where my review goes down the chute. I swear, anything I say here on out will spoil the story! I can say that parallel dimensions confuse me, so I was left scratching my head a bit during Through to You. But my confusion actually worked because I felt as if I were uncovering the strange truth right along with Cam. And the ending was completely and mind-boggling brilliant! Everything that I didn't understand ended up making perfect sense. There were so many little breadcrumbs throughout the story, moments that I didn't consider significant at all, that were revealed to be amazing clues. I feel like Through to You is one of the most ingenious stories I've read in quite some time, or like I'm a huge idiot for not seeing this coming.

Through to You is a story that surprised me, captured me, entertained me, and totally jacked with my brain. I had an amazing time reading it, can't stop thinking about it, and can't wait to read it again.



Favorite Quotes:

"I wake up reaching for her and she isn't there. I'm alone in my bed. I bury my head beneath my pillow and hate everything, whisper every impossible thing I've wished for since that night in August. All I get is a damp pillow."  (eARC, 5%)

"I tip my head back and stare into the cold, starry sky, wondering if there's someone-something I should thank. Then I wonder if I'd even be saying it to the right sky." (eARC, 48%)


You can purchase Through to You at:
Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  |  Book Depository

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23 comments:

  1. Ah, I love when confusion works! :) This sounds amazing and I'm so glad to hear you loved it--I'm hoping to get this one read soon!

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    1. I love when confusion works, too! In this case, it actually enhanced the story. I hope you enjoy it!

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  2. The parallel dimensions did draw my attention to this book. The story sounds so sad. I feel for anyone who loses a love so young. I totally feel his pain and desire to want another version of her. But the synopsis makes it sound like she is different/wrong/evil?!? I dunno. I'm really curious about how it all works out!

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    1. TtY starts out very sad. The author did a great job of writing Cam's depression. And yes, the alternate version of Viv is...different. That's all I'll say!

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  3. Woh, this sounds really intense and completely different. I didn't know much about it until now but now I know I *have* to read it!

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  4. Oo, this sounds like a cool book. Think I'm going to have to add it to my TBR pile.

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    1. Mandee and Cindi, I hope you enjoy Through to You as much as I did!

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  5. This was a popular WoW pick this week. And if someone describes it as mindf***k, that's usually my sort of books :) I'll be on the lookout for this book.

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  6. This sounds awesome!! I really want to read this one!! Especially now after your review!!

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    1. Ivana and Amy, I hope you do get a chance to read Through to You soon. And enjoy it!

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  7. I'd like to read this one too. I'm going to add it to my TBR based on your review! ;)

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    1. I really think you would like it, Autumn. You know how we're always looking for something different.

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  8. Wow! I love the cover, the summary, and your awesome review! You had me at mindf*#k. :D Thanks for sharing!

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  9. This sounds so good! I love a good mindf*#k. I've seen quite a few positive reviews for this one so I'll have to check it out. I always get confused with parallel dimensions and time travel and all that jazz too! Great review!

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    1. Chels and Jenni, Everyone seems to love a good mind f^ck. Hope you ladies enjoy it!

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  10. Is this told from a guy’s POV!? I LOVE those! I’ve had this book and keep forgetting to read it. Your review just bumped it near the top of my review TBR pile! I need to start pating someone to read book for me…

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    1. It IS told from Cam's pov and it's fantastic! I hope you enjoy Through to You, Nereyda!

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  11. This sounds awesome.

    I don't love confusing stories but when they deliver and give you that big AHA moment then it's all worth it. Not every author can pull it off but it sounds like it worked here.

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  12. Very interesting. I love those books you puzzle out with the characters. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

    Valerie

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  13. I have never heard of this book before, but I am really liking the sound of it. I love books that can keep you guessing. I'll have to add it to my TBR. Great review!

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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  14. I definitely want to read this if it was a complete mind f*#k :). Thanks for the great review Andrea and for making it spoilerfree ;)

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  15. I tried for this one a couple of times on Edelweiss, but they hardly ever
    approve me. Good to know it's worth the read. I'm going to pick this up.
    Great review Andrea. :)

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  16. Oooh I have been wanting to read this one. It sounds good. I am glad the confusing stuff gets all wrapped up in the end. Thanks for the review :)

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