Review: So Much Closer by Susane Colasanti

                                               Book: So Much Closer by Susane Colasanti
                                               Pages: 241
                                               Genre: Young Adult, Romance
                                               Source: Library

Short Synopsis: Brooke is in love with Scott. She's about to tell him the truth after keeping quiet for two whole years. But when she backs down, due to her nerves. But then she finds out that Scott is moving away! There's only one thing Brooke can do...

My Thoughts: This is the first novel I've read of Colasanti's work, and I devoured it in just a couple hours!

When Brooke discovers that the love of her life, Scott Abrams, is moving from their New Jersey suburb to New York City for senior year, she decides to follow hime there. Living with her estranged father and adjusting to a whole new school are challenging--and things get even worse when she finds out that Scott already has a girlfriend. But as she learns to navigate the big city, she starts to discover a whole new side of herself, and realizes that sometimes love can find you even when you're not looking for it.
--From Amazon

Wow! There was so much that I loved about this novel. However, there was also quite a bit that bothered me as well. I loved reading this fast paced entertaining story about friendship, finding love, and doing anything for that person. 

When first reading this novel, My main reaction of Brooke was that she was either pretty daring or pretty stupid that she changed her whole life and moved to a whole new area just for someone she thought she loved. First, it wasn't stated if Scott had a girlfriend or not, and if you're not sure of the other's relationship status, in my opinion, I wouldn't even dream of doing anything like that. 

The majority of the novel is about Brooke and Scott, and the fact that she still has yet to say anything to Scott about how she feels about him. I was a bit annoyed by the fact that her friends back home weren't as supportive, especially Candice, who seems to hold a grudge because she liked Scott first. I felt that Candice should have at least made up with Brooke, or given Brooke the chance to at least say sorry. 

I was really annoyed with Scott and his whole reaction. He should have known that he was stringing Brooke along, as he continually reported back to his friend about Brooke, as evidence of Brooke's friend, April who reports back. I felt that Scott was a douche for not properly being with Brooke, and it seemed really shady on the fact that Brooke had seen Scott with Leslie, after their altercation. 

There were a lot of original moments in this novel though. I loved how the origami played a theme in the novel, as well as the "warm fuzzies." It was very entertaining reading Brook and John's relationship and watching it grow. Overall, a very fast paced read, with interesting relationships, but I wasn't too pleased with the ending, as it left some unanswered questions. 

Would I recommend this book: Yes

Rating: I give this book a 4/5.