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Dear Emmie Blue, you have stolen my heart! This book was nowhere on my radar, but when I was invited to read it from the publisher--and I saw those first few glowing reviews--I jumped at the chance to read it. I'm a sucker for romance and serendipity, and Emmie Blue did not disappoint. Emmie has had a hard start at life. Her story slowly unfolds, gradually enveloping the reader until you can't stop reading. Even though I've read similar stories, this one was different and refreshing. I wanted to find out what happened but I also didn't want it to end. While the premise of this one--finding a balloon with a note on the beach--may sound juvenile, it wasn't at all. It worked, and left me with all kinds of feelings. I laughed and cried along with Emmie. I wanted only the best for her. This is a romance with depth and heart. Lia Louis has created characters that are real, flawed, and changing, something I always appreciate. I would say this one was just about perfect. My only complaint: I need the songs on those Mix CDs pronto! #ResolveToRead