The main reason I picked this book was because I needed something different to read. I've read a lot of dystopian novels and some adult fictions lately and I figured that it's time to try out something new. When I read the blurb of Tight Knit I got curious because it's about a kid with a panic disorder and is facing a lot of stress. I knew it was exactly what I needed and I read it immediately. I was not disappointed. 
 "We all harbor little pieces of pain that accumulate inside us. Pain we wish we could cast out, but in truth defines us. All we really need is someone to help us bear the hurt. Someone to say I'm right beside you. Someone to say no matter what you're not alone. I want that. I want to be that. For him." 
 - Talia 
 Talia was once an anxiety drug dependent to be able to function, however, her grandmother pulled her out of her medication and is helping her to cope with her panic disorder. Her Nana is the only person who can calm her during her panic attacks and when she found out that she's sick, Talia is at a loss. On top of that, she is starting to feel that her bestfriend is hiding something from her, she couldn't stand to be with her boyfriend, and lastly, she was appointed to plan a charity drive for her and her Nana's knitting group. Needless to say, her panic attacks became more frequent than ever... and then she met Lachlan. 
 "It's so easy to forget with her. Forget all the things in my life that have brought me to this point. All the mistakes I've made, the disappointment I've been to those I care about the most. Now I've added her to that list. 
 It's not fair to her. 
 I want to forget, but first I have to let her in". 
 - Lachlan 
 If there's one person the legendary bad boy Lachlan loved and feared, it's his Gram. So when she asked him to pick her up and was obviously being set up with a girl from her knitting group, he went along with it. Talia looked nice and innocent, he knew he's not good enough for her. When his Gram forced him to help with the charity drive for the knitting group, he learned more about Talia and started to fall for her. 
 "Sometimes Opposites Attract, and find out they're not as opposite as they thought...." 
 I loved this book! It has enough angst and family drama that really pulled me in. The characters are so unique. Talia for example, she's 17 years old and she only have one friend her age. She hangs out with older people and she knits... that's very unusual for a normal 17 year old right? Lachlan reminds me a bit of the boys in the Perfect Chemistry series because like them, Lannie is also involved with gangs. The relationship between the two wasn't perfect, since both are emotionally unstable, they both struggled with their feelings. However, when they finally realized that they can trust each other, it was amazing. I also loved how the story ended, not all their problems were resolved--- Lachlan's Gram died, Nan's cancer didn't magically disappear, Tali's parents are still working out their relationship, etc. The point is, life goes on, there are still issues unresolved but now Lachlan and Talia doesn't have to face their problems alone. 
 "I feel like no matter what happens I can handle it. I've never felt like this before. It feels good." 
 -Talia 
 The book isn't perfect though, there are some stuff I wished were explored, like how did Lachlan owed the gang and ended up doing "errands" for them; what happened to Tali's relationship with her mom, etc. Also, I wasn't very convinced about Janna being Deacon's victim... I mean, in the beginning Tali already noticed some changes about Janna's behavior... so yeah, I think she was a willing participant at first. 
 Anyway, this book was a great read. Highly recommended to YA realistic fiction readers. BTW, I forgot to mention how I loved the grandmothers in this book (except for Deacon's granny, that old lady was awful)! Also, I think the cover looks good! 
 4 solid stars for Tight Knit!