Melt by Selene Castrovilla
This is one of my BookCon books. There was a booth and they were promoting the author, saying it was a retelling to the Wizard of Oz. The book was free and she was signing them so I said why not. But it is not a retelling of the Wizard of Oz, there is nothing fairytale about this book. Yes, the main girl character name is Dorothy and there are Wizard of Oz epigrams, but that is really the only tie to the famous story. Don't let the yellow brick road fool you. This book is about domestic abuse, love and sacrifice. It is written in a duel POV, and it so quick to read. It was heart wrenching, gut kicking, and swoon worthy. Castrovilla just hits it home.
First Line: Mom stopped crying a long time ago.
Summary: When Dorothy meet Joey in a Dunkin Donuts, she falls hard. Something in her sparks, and she can't stop thinking of him. There amazing love story begins, but Joey has a secret. There is something that eats away at him. Something dark. Something wicked. Will Joey tell Dorothy the truth? Will there love ever be safe? Will Dorothy ever be safe from the wick?
Characters
Joey. He growing up in an environment were love and hate are one in the same. It is tragic to see how his home life spirals out of control ad influences his life. He is getting into fights, and beat someone up so bad he went to jail. He is dangerous. The boy no one would bring home to their parents.
Dorothy. She is a city girl. Coming from a life that is totally different from Joey's. A life of love, and hope. She does judge, until she understands. She is patient, caring and loves Joey. It was just so beautiful to see them together. Her being the light and him the dark.
Setting
This book takes place on Long Island. I am from Long Island, so I just found the cultural of the characters relatable. I remember hanging out with friends at a local food place, and watching TV and going to the beach just to walk and hang out. Being in a place I was familiar with there was even a greater impact on what situation of the characters. That bend the perfectly manicured lawns, there lies the wick for some. That not everything is what it seems.
All in All
I really enjoyed this book. It is one that causing you to melt onto its pages. You just feel the characters in a way that your heart races, and your palms sweat as you pray and hope they make it to the next page safe. Because when you are confronted with the wicked, it always seems like you can never make it out. Highly recommend for Ellen Hopkins fans.
Characters
Joey. He growing up in an environment were love and hate are one in the same. It is tragic to see how his home life spirals out of control ad influences his life. He is getting into fights, and beat someone up so bad he went to jail. He is dangerous. The boy no one would bring home to their parents.
Dorothy. She is a city girl. Coming from a life that is totally different from Joey's. A life of love, and hope. She does judge, until she understands. She is patient, caring and loves Joey. It was just so beautiful to see them together. Her being the light and him the dark.
Setting
This book takes place on Long Island. I am from Long Island, so I just found the cultural of the characters relatable. I remember hanging out with friends at a local food place, and watching TV and going to the beach just to walk and hang out. Being in a place I was familiar with there was even a greater impact on what situation of the characters. That bend the perfectly manicured lawns, there lies the wick for some. That not everything is what it seems.
All in All
I really enjoyed this book. It is one that causing you to melt onto its pages. You just feel the characters in a way that your heart races, and your palms sweat as you pray and hope they make it to the next page safe. Because when you are confronted with the wicked, it always seems like you can never make it out. Highly recommend for Ellen Hopkins fans.
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