Falling for the Girl Next Door

I didn't read the first book about Sloan and Tru, and felt that I had missed some important back story information. But it didn't stop me from becoming involved in this pair's entanglements. It was great to be able to watch them find strength deep inside them, and be able to work through issues, both individually and as a couple.

I liked that Tru was honest about his problem and tried to fix it. Those first tentative steps alone were harsh, but necessary. While dealing with his drinking issue was handled simply and perhaps too easily, it still showed the obstacles he faced.

But Truman's story is really secondary behind Sloan's crumbling family. She feels a lot of guilt, but that turns to anger and frustration as secrets are revealed. But the family drama feels real, and Sloan's realisation that support is dovetails nicely with Tru's acceptance about the same thing.

I liked seeing all the other characters of the Creative HeArts books. It's a clever intertwining of stories. Copy provided by Netgalley. Released on November 14.

A well written read for teens 12+

This is book 2 in the Sloane&Tru series which follows Sloane and Tru two sixteen year olds as the face some big hurdles. Sloane has been banished to Austin Texas with her Mum after she runs in with the law leaving her workaholic father and brother in New York. Tru is born and bred in Austin but doesn't fit the mould his father wants him to fit (nor does he want to). This angsty installment is set in the Christmas leadup as they each have to face their own problems and at Tru's behest they are doing it alone.

This book explores issues that many teens will experience or at least be exposed to, it shows how they deal with it and the ramifications of those choices. It has some wonderful subconcious messaging that teens will benefit from hearing. Definitely a recommended read for any teen.

I love this series. Everytime I get right back into the world of Austin and NextGen, with all the characters from the other books and it only makes me want to read more and more ^^

Though this is one of my favourites, not only because it was the first one, but because I really like Sloane, a kick-ass comic writer with a lot of love for the boy next door Tru. She is easy to relate to and well, she does things the way I would do them.
In this part I really liked how grown-up they are getting, learning from their mistakes and making progress. Especially Tru is really evolving, awesome ^^

Reading this one also makes me more anxious for the next book about Willa and Finn, really want to know what is going to happen to them !!

One of the downsides though, is how fast it is over again.. I finished it within a couple of hours.. Even though it is part of this series charms as well, I would like more. MORE.

So I requested this book and read it without reading all the other books that come before. In spite of, it's a book that's easily read on its own. I enjoyed it because within this book, I saw progress in the characters. I liked that Tru worked with his problem. Even though he knows she was a big factor on him wanting to get better, it's not about she being the solution. Rather, it's about him and his fight. I liked that Sloane knew she had real feelings for Tru and didn't get all confused with Finn. I also enjoyed that she really cared about him and put him first even if it meant pain for her. But I loved that she was always checking on him.

I look forward to knowing what happens with Sloane's family and Tru's.

Overall, I had a good time reading it.