It's been a while since I read this. I think I finished it on the plane over spring break if that gives you any indication of how fuzzy my brain is on it right now. For some reason, I just couldn't think of anything funny and intelligent to say about this book other than I really liked it. I liked, and I still really don't.

Though I read the collaboration effort that is Out of Play, this is my first real (solo) experience with Nyrae Dawn as a writer. I found it to be an intensely enjoyable experience. Brynn's story made me sad and furious at the same time, and I could not believe all the shit she was put through. Christian was basically the best book boyfriend ever, and his mom was all kinds of awesome. One of the main highlights of Dawn's writing for me is that she does not create unnecessary drama for the hell of it. She creates characters with real issues needed to be worked out, and it was a refreshing change of pace.

Even with hazy details, I can tell you I definitely recommend Searching for Beautiful.