The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap was a book that I didn’t think I was going to enjoy after the first few pages, quite honestly. There was a lot of anger coming from Delia, justifiably so, towards her brother so I wasn’t sure how sympathetic she’d be. But I quickly grew to really like and admire Delia. Her dad dealt her a bad hand by making her work with her waste of a brother. But she never waivered, even once Dell, the idiot brother, again upended her world. I actually grew to like Matthais, brother’s BFF and her childhood tormentor…again, against my will! He definitely grew up and became a better man. But here’s why this very well written and engaging story “only” got 4 stars…their relationship shifted too quickly for me. I get it, storylines sometimes need to be pushed faster than what might happen in “real life”. But for all the garbage Delia dealt with, both in her first eighteen years, plus years of therapy and self doubt, Thai (oh, and that nickname…ick) was able to climb over her walls after too short a time. I also don’t understand the title? But whatever… I thought this was an excellent book and the dialogue…something I’m very picky about…was fantastic! From the flaming anger between siblings to the snarky quips between Delia and Matthais, I was hooked. It was one of the best and most memorable books I’ve read this year. While past bullying may be a trigger for some, I think those who enjoy lots of steam, forgiveness and great conversations between the MCs, this book is for you.