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jensreading's review
4.0
Cassies story starts on what should be a wonderful day, her 21st birthday. However something horrible, life-altering happens that day. Her twin brother is hit by a drunk driver, and dies. Through his death, Cassie (and her parents) make the very brave decision to donate his organs so that others may live as a result of this tragedy. This tragic event, has shaped Cass's life, or I should stay, has helped to stop her life from really moving forward.
Rory has lived his life from the age of sex knowing he has to protect his sister and be careful. His little sister was born with cystic fibrosis. As his sister gets older, she is in and out of the hospital her entire life, and Rory is there to support her, and try to make her feel better. The only thing that can help is a lung transplant. However, how can this loving, caring, nurturing man wish for someone to die so that his sister can live?
These two are brought together by a tragedy and a miracle. This one event changes the course of their lives (and their families) forever.
When Rory and Cass meet, it is by circumstance, and from the very beginning there are sparks between these two people. Cass must make the decision if she is going to open up herself to someone new and let them in and possible feel love again. Rory must stop trying to protect and control everything, and be honest and open with someone else no matter what.
What will happen with the truth comes out? Will these two people that seem so perfect together be able to see past their tragedies and open themselves up and let someone else in?
This is a story not only about love, but of the O'Malley family. A loud, energetic, fun, loving Irish family that supports each other no matter what. Meet this amazing family, and you will fall in love with them and want more!
Rory has lived his life from the age of sex knowing he has to protect his sister and be careful. His little sister was born with cystic fibrosis. As his sister gets older, she is in and out of the hospital her entire life, and Rory is there to support her, and try to make her feel better. The only thing that can help is a lung transplant. However, how can this loving, caring, nurturing man wish for someone to die so that his sister can live?
These two are brought together by a tragedy and a miracle. This one event changes the course of their lives (and their families) forever.
When Rory and Cass meet, it is by circumstance, and from the very beginning there are sparks between these two people. Cass must make the decision if she is going to open up herself to someone new and let them in and possible feel love again. Rory must stop trying to protect and control everything, and be honest and open with someone else no matter what.
What will happen with the truth comes out? Will these two people that seem so perfect together be able to see past their tragedies and open themselves up and let someone else in?
This is a story not only about love, but of the O'Malley family. A loud, energetic, fun, loving Irish family that supports each other no matter what. Meet this amazing family, and you will fall in love with them and want more!
hellvis's review
5.0
If (like me) you’re a bit of a weepy reader when it comes to soul-crushing book moments, then grab the tissues before you start. Juice is a love story, but it also tackles the difficult, and sometimes controversial topic of organ donation. McLoughney has approached the subject with dignity and respect for both parties involved, and created a very real experience for the reader.
Cass has moved to London, still trying to rebuild her life, and come to terms with the death of her twin brother three years ago. She’s never achieved closure, and in a way, she is suffering from survivors guilt even though she had no involvement in her brother’s death.
Rory O’Malley has travelled from rural Ireland to London, also trying to achieve closure. Not for himself, but for his sister Aoife, who is struggling to accept that another human being had to die in order for her to live.
Rory’s good intentions fly out of the window when he meets Cass by chance, and is instantly enamoured by her fiery personality and renaissance-esque looks. Sparks fly between them, and the results are H-O-T *fans self*, but the longer their entanglement goes on, the harder Rory finds it to tell her the real reason he was in London, because he knows it will break her heart.
Juice is a wonderful tale of love, loss, betrayal, and forgiveness. It proves that something good can come from the most terrible of things, bringing people together through tragedy. Five stars!
Cass has moved to London, still trying to rebuild her life, and come to terms with the death of her twin brother three years ago. She’s never achieved closure, and in a way, she is suffering from survivors guilt even though she had no involvement in her brother’s death.
Rory O’Malley has travelled from rural Ireland to London, also trying to achieve closure. Not for himself, but for his sister Aoife, who is struggling to accept that another human being had to die in order for her to live.
Rory’s good intentions fly out of the window when he meets Cass by chance, and is instantly enamoured by her fiery personality and renaissance-esque looks. Sparks fly between them, and the results are H-O-T *fans self*, but the longer their entanglement goes on, the harder Rory finds it to tell her the real reason he was in London, because he knows it will break her heart.
Juice is a wonderful tale of love, loss, betrayal, and forgiveness. It proves that something good can come from the most terrible of things, bringing people together through tragedy. Five stars!
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