This review was done in conjunction with Celeste at thebookhookup.com 
 First Thoughts: 
 Celeste: 4.5 stars! I have so many emotions and all of them good. I loved Mason so much I want to cry this book. I saw this photo on facebook and was like, "omg, what book is this? I HAVE TO have it." Then click, click, click it was bought and sent to my kindle and I read it in one sitting. That's right, one sitting. 
 Ana: I loved this book. I loved the story and the characters. I'm so glad Celeste sent me some quotes...because after seeing that I absolutely had to read this book! 
 The Story (spoiler free): 
 Celeste: The story begins with Emma waking up in a hospital from a coma with no memories of anything. She doesn't recognize her parents or even herself in the mirror. Everyone is overjoyed to have her awake, but the pressure is huge for Emma to be the person everyone wants her to be. Everyone except Mason, her physical therapist. He's also not how you'd picture a physical therapist with all his tattoos. Yeahhhh, you know where this is going and it is as awesome as it sounds. In Wide Awake we experience Emma's return as she comes to term with who she is and making other people love the new Emma as much as the old one, because maybe the old one wasn't so nice. 
 Ana: The writing was great and the story had enough depth to it to let me get immersed in it... I wanted to keep reading. And, although I wasn't quite as quick a reader as Celeste, it didn't take me long to finish this book. I think the characters were wonderful and loved their interactions and, of course, the romance. 
 The Heroine: 
 Celeste: I love when I fall in love with the female main character, when I wish we could be friends in real life. That's what happened with Emma, as I totally connected with her. She was gorgeous all the way through. She tried to please everyone, but not when it pushed her too far. She also had plenty of spunk and confidence, just the right amount without being full of herself, She also loved completely 
 Ana: Emma is great. She has the right amount of sass and intelligence and she was brave. Even facing a life she can't remember, she still wants to be her own person, still wants to live life her own way. I love how she handles the situations at school and with Andy. 
 The Swoony Guy: 
 Celeste: Now onto Mason, the best part of the story. See the 2 quotes and photos in this review and for a sample. Mason has so much guilt over so many things. 
 Ana: If you think that only bad boys can be sexy...think again!! Mason is a great guy. He's caring and sensitive and responsible. And, he's sexy and hot and tattooed! Oh ya...he's got it all. He's had a tough life but he still cares about people. And...he says things that can make you tingle from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. 
 The Romance: 
 Celeste: Full of chemistry from the start. How could it be anything less when you have a guy that talks like that!! And let's not forget the tattoos. From the second they met I could feel the sparks. It was done so very well and I was totally in love by the end! 
 Ana: The chemistry was strong. The the romantic tension was delicious. And the relationship was believable. You can't ask for more! 
 Reveals: 
 Celeste: Aha! I was wondering who did *that* (can't say because I don't want to spoil) but I was shocked at how a certain thing played out. I didn't see it coming at all. It totally explained so many things. I wish it had ended a little diferently, not because I didn't like that part of the story, but because it was so sad. 
 Ana: I can't possibly be more articulate or cryptic than Celeste...so, ya...I felt the same way! lol 
 The Ending: 
 Celeste: This story wrapped up so well, but maybe a little quickly for me, I guess I just wanted one more kissy scene :) 
 Ana: There are books that I wish were longer and this is one of them. Just like Celeste, I would have loved just one more chapter filled with romance...and a couple of additional quotes from Mason to make me tingle. 
 Gripes: 
 Celeste: I really loved this story so very much, it's hard to say anything I didn't like. While the story itself wasn't very realistic, I was fine with it because I loved the emotional range it put me through and I couldn't help but enjoy it. 
 Ana: I loved everything about this story...the emotions, the romance, the characters and the writing. If I have one gripe it's only that I feel like a piece of the story was dropped. The storyline around Mason's brother seemed to be forgotten and I would have like to have seen more about the dynamic of their relationship. But, truthfully, it's a small gripe in a sea of the love I have for this story! 
 Rec it? 
 Celeste & Ana: yes yes yes!