An advanced readers copy was provided to me by the publishers in exchange for a honest review. This has in no was effected my rating on this book or the overall review.
I have read other Kristan Higgins books before and she never fails to deliver a tooth achingly sweet, borderline fairytale book. Anything for You is no exception. Got to love a reliable author. This is the first of the Blue Heron series I have read and now I cannot wait to read the other characters stories. All of the other characters that are paired up in this book just seem so interesting and I want to know their stories too. But I guess I should just tell you about Jess and Conner.
To me, Jess and Conner have a story that is bittersweet. No matter how happy the ending, the journey to get to where they needed to be was a struggle. Jess lived a childhood of...adulthood. She had to grow up faster than any child should and it shows. Having two parents that are alcoholics, and a little brother with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome makes for a lot of responsibility. That's three people under her care starting at a young age. Her sense of responsibility, especially toward her brother, effects her ability to be with Conner. Which effects Conner. Conner grew up in a well-off family that has issues itself. Overall he turned out pretty normal. He's been in love with Jess since he was 12 years old and dealing with her ups and downs has taken its tole on his personal life. This book shows their struggle and it's beautiful.
When you're in the mood to have a glass of wine, sink into a bubble bath, and read a book that makes you feel warmth and fuzziness Anything for You or any other Kristan Higgins book is the book you need. Her stories are like happier versions of Nicholas Sparks books. I love it when you can tell an author cares about her books and the charaters in them. Kristan Higgins is one of those authors. That being said the book wasn't without flaw. It does have slow moments where it was harder to keep my attention focused on the book, and I think Conner was a little...less understanding than he could have been.
4 Stars.
