Early Review:One Small Thing by Erin Watt

Release Date: June 26, 2018

Beth’s life hasn’t been the same since her sister died. Her parents try to lock her down, believing they can keep her safe by monitoring her every move. When Beth sneaks out to a party one night and meets the new guy in town, Chase, she’s thrilled to make a secret friend. It seems a small thing, just for her.

Only Beth doesn’t know how big her secret really is…

Fresh out of juvie and determined to start his life over, Chase has demons to face and much to atone for, including his part in the night Beth’s sister died. Beth, who has more reason than anyone to despise him, is willing to give him a second chance. A forbidden romance is the last thing either of them planned for senior year, but the more time they spend together, the deeper their feelings get.

Now Beth has a choice to make—follow the rules, or risk tearing everything apart…again.

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What I thought about One Small Thing

Oh, I loved this!  It might just be my favorite Erin Watt title...so far!  

Beth is in a prison of sorts.Her parents are ultra protective since the death of her sister, and Beth just wants to rebel against it -- so she does!  She meets the sexy, mysterious Chase at a party she shouldn't be at. Like most young adults, it's more about rebellion than consequences. This story captures the impulsive nature and rebellion of a teenager quite nicely. Chase doesn't know who Beth is and vice versa.

When it turns out that Chase is going to Beth's school -- well, there's a whole lot of conflict going on. Everyone in school hates Chase for what he's done and the fact that he's been in jail. Everyone has a problem with their relationship, including Beth and Chase and their parents. (Personally, I can't conceive of any parent being happy about this budding relationship.)  But as their classmates and friends get progressively mean toward Chase, it draws him and Beth together.  Turns out they have something in common as they are both struggling to get past the tragedy that exploded their lives.

 The story was very tight with excellent pacing, smooth writing, and the high drama that I've come to expect from these authors. Beth is an interesting and imperfect character and I liked that she was the narrator of the story. Chase was just right - and he was as good with Beth as she was with him.  

It was very easy to get swept away in this story and while I figured out what had really happened that night well before the characters piece it together, it didn't impact the enjoyment of Beth and Chase's story in the least. I devoured this book in a day.  

This is a very engaging young adult title that I really enjoyed.  The characters are interesting, the plot is tense and I just liked everything about it, which is why I give One Small Thing 5 stars. 

An ARC was provided for review. 

 About the Authors

Erin Watt is the brainchild of two bestselling authors linked together through their love of great books and an addiction to writing. They share one creative imagination. Their greatest love (after their families and pets, of course)? Coming up with fun–and sometimes crazy–ideas. Their greatest fear? Breaking up.

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