Book Review: Sophie & Carter by Chelsea Fine

Sophie & Carter by Chelsea Fine

Paperback, 117 pages

Published June 20th 2011 by Acacia Publishing, Inc. 

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While other high school seniors are dreaming about their futures, Sophie and Carter are just trying to make it through each day. Carter is overwhelmed by issues at home as he struggles to support his mother. Meanwhile, next door neighbour Sophie is left to care for her three younger siblings in place of their absent and troubled mother. All that holds these two best friends together is each other, and knowing that each night they'll sit together on Sophie's front porch swing and escape from reality, if just for awhile. But as their relationship reaches a turning point and high school graduation nears, will their friendship become something more?


My Thoughts:


Sophie & Carter. Heartbreaking and fulfilling as well. It was short but incredibly meaningful.

They both lived a life full of anguish and distress. Sophie with a hooker for a mother who rarely shows up and with two brothers and one sister to look after. Carter with an abusive dad who caused her mom to be crazy (concussed brain). They’re two broken pieces who find fulfillment with each other. They’ve been with one another, each other’s comfort, strength, and reason to live. It’s sweet and simple..yet they haven’t said the 3-letter word to each other yet...but actions speak louder than words. And the ending was just. right. Love gives us hope, and this is what keeps us going.

I love how effortless they are with one another. Plus the cover is gorgeous, and the way it was written was uncomplicated and straightforward. Swooon! :)

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