Gabby Noone
Author of Layoverland
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- Works
- 2
- Members
- 142
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- #144,865
- Rating
- 3.5
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- 9
- ISBNs
- 16
Genesis knows nothing of the world. She's been raised in, essentially, a commune. They raise their own food and live quietly, escaping from their tainted past. Genesis says little but spends her downtime watching a Christian lady--Mrs. Reap-- on the smart phone she received from a girl who has returned to the commune after living on the outside for a while. She loves this woman and her life, learning about Christianity. She decides that she believes in Christ and would love to attend this lady's church, which is in the nearest town. Genesis is sweet and innocent, finding comfort and peace in Christ.
Zoe wants out. Her mother buys everything from the local Christian celebrities, not realizing that it's all a pyramid scheme and the people are false prophets. Zoe works as a waitress at the local diner that serves food that is fair, at best. Zoe's plans to take her inheritance on her birthday and leave town with her girlfriend. She hates the hypocrisy of the people in the town who judge everyone yet take people's money in order to be rich.
Holly messed up at school and will probably lose her scholarship to her private school, so she is spending the summer with her father. It's not punishment, but it does get her away from the rich people who aren't really her friends, as she is not rich. She just needs some money to pay for her school when she returns in August.
Dustin Reaps, the handsome son of the local minister, hates the life his family leads. He meets Holly late one night and they find themselves drawn to each other. After she finds out who he really is, Holly is quite angry. Everyone needs something and everyone is unhappy. The four agree to "kidnap" Dustin. With the money for "finding" Dustin, they can all split it and live the lives they want.
Overall, I enjoyed it. It's a nice afternoon read or a nice book to listen to while out walking or cooking. Is it a great book? No, but it's a pleasant distraction.… (more)