Title: The Consequence of Loving Colton
Author: Rachel Van Dyken
First published April 21, 2015
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 3.92
Overview
For Milo Caro, there’s nothing worse than being in love with her best friend’s brother, Colton Mathews. She’s known him all her life, but he’s only ever seen her as his buddy’s younger sister.
Even after four years of college, she hasn’t been able to shake off her feelings for him. Now, with her brother’s wedding around the corner, Milo’s determined to either win Colton’s heart or give up on him for good.
When Max, her college bestie, shows up at the wedding, he agrees to help her make Colton jealous. But little do they know, Colton has his own plans to get back at them.
As they all try to outsmart each other, Milo can’t help but wonder if Colton will ever see her as more than just a friend.
Editoral Review
Rachel Van Dyken’s The Consequence of Loving Colton is a thrilling and heartwarming romance novel that will leave readers feeling both satisfied and wanting more. Published in 2015, the book is a testament to Van Dyken’s ability to craft a believable and relatable story that not only captures the essence of modern love but also deals with themes such as trauma, loss and healing.
The novel revolves around the lives of two individuals, Milo and Colton, who have been in love with each other for as long as they can remember. Despite feeling a mutual attraction, both characters are too afraid to confess their feelings and risk ruining their friendship.
Their relationship becomes even more complicated when Milo becomes witness to Colton’s traumatic past. Van Dyken’s writing style is engaging, witty, and filled with humor, making it easy for readers to get lost in the narrative.
The romance between Milo and Colton is palpable, and readers will find themselves rooting for the couple to finally get together. However, the story is not without its flaws.
At times, the plot seems overly drawn out, making it difficult to retain the reader’s attention. One of The Consequence of Loving Colton’s strengths is its ability to address important issues such as sexual assault and their impact on both the victim and those around them.
In doing so, Van Dyken creates a powerful narrative that speaks to the harsh realities of life and love. Despite this, the book has limited historical or cultural significance, and does not relate to current events or issues.
This is not necessarily a fault of the book, but it may limit its relevance to certain readers. Overall, The Consequence of Loving Colton is a recommended read for fans of the romance genre, particularly those who enjoy stories with a profound message.
The novel is heartwarming, engaging, and challenges readers to think about the impact of trauma and the transformative power of love.
