“If Wavy showed up tomorrow, I’d do it all over again. I loved her the first time I saw her and I still do.”
“Love at first sight, huh?” Beth snorted. “How old was she?”
“Eight.”
“That’s creepy.”
Oh, my heart. I think this book just broke it into a million pieces. This story was absolutely gorgeous and heartbreaking. Even if you find the plot repulsive—and I wouldn’t blame you, I found many parts of it disturbing, myself—there’s no denying the author’s beautiful writing.
Before I get any further, let me just say that yes, this is a book about a so-called “romance” between an adult and a child. Yes, it is graphic and disturbing. Yes, I am recommending it to you.
Wavy has grown up in an abusive household. In the midst of her chaotic family, she is the true “adult,” taking care of her baby brother and keeping out of the way of her parents. No one quite knows what to make of the odd, silent, silver-haired girl.
When Kellen wrecks his motorcycle near Wavy’s house, he doesn’t expect a little girl to save his life. The two form a father daughter–like relationship. Wavy, abused and neglected, takes refuge under Kellen’s wing, and lonely Kellen, who has been called “slow” and “fat” his whole life, takes care of her, riding her to school on his bike every day.
Kellen and Wavy’s relationship was the most beautiful thing. Though strangers, they each had a broken background and could relate to one another. They were an odd, tragic pair, and it wasn’t until years later that their “romance” started.
I’ll admit some of the scenes made me squirm in my seat, but the uncomfortable feeling came along with pity. I’m not making excuses for Kellen—you can judge for yourself whether or not he should have taken a step back when it came to Wavy—but I couldn’t help sympathizing with him.
This book disgusted me, as I expected it to, but I couldn’t help loving Kellen and Wavy, the writing, and the unbelievably sad situation these characters were in.
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