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Such a Rush

by Jennifer Echols (Goodreads Author)

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A sexy and poignant romantic tale of a young daredevil pilot caught between two brothers.

When I was fourteen, I made a decision. If I was doomed to live in a trailer park next to an airport, I could complain about the smell of the jet fuel like my mom, I could drink myself to death over the noise like everybody else, or I could learn to fly.

Heaven Beach, South Carolina, i...more A sexy and poignant romantic tale of a young daredevil pilot caught between two brothers.

When I was fourteen, I made a decision. If I was doomed to live in a trailer park next to an airport, I could complain about the smell of the jet fuel like my mom, I could drink myself to death over the noise like everybody else, or I could learn to fly.

Heaven Beach, South Carolina, is anything but, if you live at the low-rent end of town. All her life, Leah Jones has been the grown-up in her family, while her mother moves from boyfriend to boyfriend, letting any available money slip out of her hands. At school, they may diss Leah as trash, but she’s the one who negotiates with the landlord when the rent’s not paid. At fourteen, she’s the one who gets a job at the nearby airstrip.

But there’s one way Leah can escape reality. Saving every penny she can, she begs quiet Mr. Hall, who runs an aerial banner-advertising business at the airstrip and also offers flight lessons, to take her up just once. Leaving the trailer park far beneath her and swooping out over the sea is a rush greater than anything she’s ever experienced, and when Mr. Hall offers to give her cut-rate flight lessons, she feels ready to touch the sky.

By the time she’s a high school senior, Leah has become a good enough pilot that Mr. Hall offers her a job flying a banner plane. It seems like a dream come true . . . but turns out to be just as fleeting as any dream. Mr. Hall dies suddenly, leaving everything he owned in the hands of his teenage sons: golden boy Alec and adrenaline junkie Grayson. And they’re determined to keep the banner planes flying.

Though Leah has crushed on Grayson for years, she’s leery of getting involved in what now seems like a doomed business—until Grayson betrays her by digging up her most damning secret. Holding it over her head, he forces her to fly for secret reasons of his own, reasons involving Alec. Now Leah finds herself drawn into a battle between brothers—and the consequences could be deadly.(less)

Hardcover, 325 pages

Published July 10th 2012 by MTV Books

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Oct 17, 2012 Melannie :) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I'll read anything by her!
Her books are awesome.
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March 13th
This was so awesome I can't even comprehend how Jenn does it.
AMAZING. <3
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Review on release day (7/10/2012):

Amazing is not a strong enough word to describe this book, but all things considered I would say it’s the most fitting. Jenn Echols has delivered another great book that will sure make it to lots of people favorites list. Such a Rush is everything you hope a book can be: appealing cha...more

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Aug 14, 2012 MåїÐÂ»-(¯`v´¯)-» rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Jul 22, 2012 Mitch rated it 2 of 5 stars

I went on a roller coaster with this one, there are parts of Such a Rush that I really really liked, and other stuff that just didn't work for me. So while the premise is good and Echols pulls quite a few emotional punches and twists, there's just something wrong with several of these characters that left me with a sour taste in my mouth after I finished.

I really had to think about Leah before I decided she's an ok character - not good, just ok. She has a huge chip on her shoulder from being tra...more I went on a roller coaster with this one, there are parts of Such a Rush that I really really liked, and other stuff that just didn't work for me. So while the premise is good and Echols pulls quite a few emotional punches and twists, there's just something wrong with several of these characters that left me with a sour taste in my mouth after I finished.

I really had to think about Leah before I decided she's an ok character - not good, just ok. She has a huge chip on her shoulder from being trailer trash, basically - she's always hiding the fact that she has no money and thinks everyone is judging her for being poor, letting accusations fly. And yet, at the same time, she does all these things, like dressing the part, to reinforce that stereotype. It was really hard for me to like her as I was reading this, it's not until after I finished and thought about her whole situation, her absentee mother, how tough everything is for her, that I really decided to cut her some slack. I just wish she would've had some private moment of weakness to show me just how hard her situation is on her, like how she cried over Mr. Hall, but she's just so tough I had a hard time empathizing. But at least she knows she has a huge chip on her shoulder, and I really liked how Mr. Hall sort of takes her in as a surrogate daughter and how his death impacts her emotionally. So, some redeeming qualities even while I was reading.

But even if Leah has a few redeeming qualities, the other characters - no. Despite being in much of the book, Alec's character’s really underdeveloped and limited to the stereotypical good guy role, there’s really not much to say about him. But Grayson, yeah, he should keep that secret plan of his for blackmailing Leah into getting together with Alec a secret, because it makes no sense and it's like he thinks his own brother is an idiot who can't make his own decisions. Dude, I get you still haven't gotten over the death of your father and older brother, but your plan stinks. I also get the feeling Echols wanted to use his plane crash and then Mr. Hall's and his brother's deaths as a way to force him to become more responsible and mature, but this part's rather overlooked in favor of romance between him and Leah. Shame, I was really interested in seeing more of that development in his character.

Worst of all, though, is Molly, Leah's best friend. I don't think I've ever read such a contradictory character, at times Leah's like Molly's so understanding of my circumstances, her parents are totally cool with me, and other times, Leah's like Molly's just as stuck up and bitchy as the rest of them, her parents would turn their noses down at me. It would've been fine if that was just Leah's impressions of Molly depending on her mood, but Molly really acts exactly the way Leah's describing her every single time. How can one person be completely understanding one day and totally judgmental the next? No. And Molly's fight with Leah over Grayson and Alec, ugh, what was that?

I liked the plot at first though. Liked seeing how Mr. Hall comes into Leah's life and then how his death impacts Leah, Grayson, and Alec. The flying scenes were good and kept me entertained. But there are time jumps after each of the first two chapters, and Leah narrates like everything's continuous from the previous chapter. I don't know, but I think a fourteen year old girl should sound different from an eighteen year old one, it was a bit strange. And it all leads to a really predictable ending where Leah's problems are all miraculously solved.

Yeah, I guess there are parts that had me, but these characters are such turn offs, they really ruined what's otherwise a very powerful story of a poor girl who wants to fly and the roadblocks along her way. A total shame.(less)

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Jul 14, 2012 Katy rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'm sorry, but this book really pissed me off - like the whole way through - and this review is being written after I have slept it off. The characters were just huge bitches and assholes - to the point where they're just downright nasty, which was a HUGE put-off when it came to enjoying this book.

I'm a HUGE Jennifer Echols fan because of her talented writing style and her knack for writing great dialogues. But I think I preferred it when she wrote romantic comedies, even if they're totally clic...more I'm sorry, but this book really pissed me off - like the whole way through - and this review is being written after I have slept it off. The characters were just huge bitches and assholes - to the point where they're just downright nasty, which was a HUGE put-off when it came to enjoying this book.

I'm a HUGE Jennifer Echols fan because of her talented writing style and her knack for writing great dialogues. But I think I preferred it when she wrote romantic comedies, even if they're totally cliche and predictable because she has a way of making witty characters worm their way into your heart and leave you feeling good. And I was really looking forward to this one because Echols' last few books just didn't do it for me. Sadly, this one didn't either.

The writing style wasn't bad, but it wasn't up to her usual standard. It started out a little rough in the beginning with the flashback, and then three years later, you're in the present, but it was more of a past of the present (you'll have to read the book to know what I mean).

But the pacing was REALLY slow, and there were a number of parts where I just could not get into it. And it's not because I'm a girl that doesn't appreciate all the technicalities and workings of airplanes, but through all those descriptions, I failed to see Leah's passion for them until the one meal scene. Other than the beginning where Echols just flies through the timeline, the whole book was slow - the story progression, the romance, dealing with social status, the whole thing.

Now, the reason for the low rating and why the book upset me so much? Everyone was such a Class A bitch or asshole in this book. I'm sorry, but using less harsh word just won't be accurate enough. To the point where it was totally ridiculous.

I was SO mad that Leah had such a huge chip on her shoulder. You know what? Bad things happen to good people, and life isn't fair. But people deal with it. And Leah did. And I would admire her SO much for it, had it not been for her snippy attitude, walking around like the whole world hates her. True, there are those mean girls and jerks that treat her like trailer trash, but there were people who treated her well, and that attitude of hers just drove others away and made her portrayed as a big ice queen.

Now the boys - the supposedly hot, drool-worthy boys that were supposed to make you swoon. I wanted to smack them for being so stupid. A friend of mine (Mitch) said Alec's character wasn't developed enough, and he has a point. For someone who was supposed to be THE golden boy and the main object of Leah's affections, Alec really did lack personality. And it was really hard to get a read on him, and I'm not sure if Echols did that on purpose to keep us in the dark about why Grayson came forward with his proposal, but Alec became an obligation - obviously, but it would have made the book more fun if he had been more engaging in the book.

And Grayon. Oh, Grayson, you made me want to hit you SO many times - and not in the "I have the hots of you, and you arguing with me is getting me all hot and bothered" kind of way. Nope, it's the "what the hell is your problem" and "how can you be so mean and hurtful" kind of way. Like I said, sometimes, he was just downright nasty, and I know Echols comes up with a reason later on, but I'm sorry, there is NO excuse to be that mean. The part that shocked me the most was near the end (view spoiler). UGH! Seriously?!?

Yes, there were many instances where I just wanted to throw the book across the room and say, "I've had it," and I probably would have if I had not been reading it with someone else.

Jennifer Echols: I really liked "Boys Next Door," "Major Crush," "The Ex Games" and other cute fluff books that you have written because of the charming characters, their witty banter and the ability you have to make me smile or giggle. I didn't think the others were bad either, but after "The One That I Want" and this one, I'm not sure my ereader can stand anymore abuse from me.(less)

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Jun 18, 2012 ♥Rachel♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to ♥Rachel♥ by: ~Tina~

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Seventeen year-old Leah has always lived by airports growing up. Living next to one in a trailer park is the cheapest rent and thanks to Leah's loser mom, that's all they can afford. Leah actually doesn't mind being close, she loves planes and longs to fly. Determined to make the best of a situation and not follow in her mother's footsteps, Leah gets a job with Hall Aviation at the airport next door. Mr. Hall takes her under his wing and is like the father she never had. Despite her close relati...more
Seventeen year-old Leah has always lived by airports growing up. Living next to one in a trailer park is the cheapest rent and thanks to Leah's loser mom, that's all they can afford. Leah actually doesn't mind being close, she loves planes and longs to fly. Determined to make the best of a situation and not follow in her mother's footsteps, Leah gets a job with Hall Aviation at the airport next door. Mr. Hall takes her under his wing and is like the father she never had. Despite her close relationship with Mr. Hall Leah feels like an outsider every summer and school vacation, when his sons come to visit. They help fly the banner planes that make up the majority of Mr. Hall's business. His sons are gorgeous and complete opposites, even though they're twins. Leah stays back as a silent observer, secretly crushing on Grayson. It's a shock and a blow when Mr. Hall dies unexpectedly, and Leah makes arrangements to work elsewhere figuring the business will be sold. When Grayson and Alec show up to run the business, she's surprised but doesn't think it'll last for long, and Leah has no intention of staying. However, Grayson digs something up in Leah's past and blackmails her to stay on to help fly the banners. In addition to forcing her to stay, Grayson also wants Leah to persuade Alec to date her. Grayson threatens Leah's future hopes of flying so she has no choice but to cooperate with his scheme. She can't figure out why Grayson wants her to attract Alec, and he refuses to tell her.

One of Jennifer Echols great strengths as a writer is her ability to write perfectly flawed but relatable characters, so I connected with Leah instantly. I felt protective of her and rooted for her to triumph and rise above her situation. This is an accomplishment with the horrible excuse of a mother she has, one of the worst I've come across in fiction! Her mother only cared about herself, and Leah had to be on constant guard so she wouldn't take advantage of her. The mother relied on Leah to work and pay bills while she had no job, being too occupied with her current disaster of a boyfriend. In the beginning of the story I was on edge because Leah was vulnerable as a target from the shady characters in the trailer park. All because her mother's neglect left her open to these kinds of situations. I was glad she had the airport as safe haven to escape to.

Grayson was another flawed character that grew on me. I didn't like him at first. He wasn't all that nice, and his insistence for Leah to lure Alec in irritated me. Also he made assumptions about Leah I didn't care for. But as the mystery behind his behavior unravels, I began to understand his motivations and ended up falling hard for him. Grayson fights but can't help his attraction to Leah. He truly cared for Leah and was protective of her. Another one of Ms. Echols strengths is her ability to write some knee-weakening, steamy scenes. Trust. She delivers in this story:

"Hey, I told you. Lately my brain isn't working right. I feel one thing, but I act a different way and it surprises me. I don't know where my words are coming from half the time. But you…" He kissed my check. "Gosh…" He kissed my lips, then backed away to look at me again. "You know what? Let me show you how I feel." I gasped as he trailed kisses down my cheek, down my neck,……... Well, you get where this is going, so I'll just leave it at that.

I highly recommend this. It's right up there with my other favorite Jennifer Echols novels: Going Too Far and Forget You. This does not disappoint!

Thank you so much Tina for lending me your precious copy!!

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Aug 31, 2012 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Leah has always lived by an airport. Usually in a run down trailer park with the cheapest rent possible because of the noise from the planes. And thanks to Leah’s mom, that’s all they can afford. Leah takes the proximity to the airport as an opportunity. She takes a job at there and saves her money, makes a deal with Mr. Hall for flying lessons and hopes that she can fly away from her life.

And throw a bunch of other stuff in there too! Like two boys, a best friend and a crazy summer. Whew.

Jennif...more

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Sep 22, 2012 Tammara added it

Leah is a girl dropped by Fate into a location most people would loathe - a trailer park next door to a tiny municipal airport. The constant noise of the small planes taking off and landing drives most of the residents half-crazy, but not Leah. She hears the sound of a plane engine and searches the sky for the plane, longing to fly.

Leah's had a crap life - illegitimate child of an irresponsible mother who skips man-to-man and never holds down a job. Determined to make a different sort of life fo...more Leah is a girl dropped by Fate into a location most people would loathe - a trailer park next door to a tiny municipal airport. The constant noise of the small planes taking off and landing drives most of the residents half-crazy, but not Leah. She hears the sound of a plane engine and searches the sky for the plane, longing to fly.

Leah's had a crap life - illegitimate child of an irresponsible mother who skips man-to-man and never holds down a job. Determined to make a different sort of life for herself, Leah lands a no-skill gopher job running the airport office, putting her one step closer to her goal. The nearest hangar belongs to a man she views as step two - Mr. Hall, who owns a banner-towing business and gives flying lessons. When Leah finally saves the money, musters the nerve, and forges her mother's signature on a permit to take flying lessons, he agrees, on one condition: that she stop smoking.

Hall has a set of twins Leah's age. They live with their mother, so she only sees them on weekends and summers, and then, only from across the tarmac. While their father becomes a stand-in for Leah's own deadbeat parents, the boys remain the visiting sons, curious and a bit resentful of the girl their father clearly cares for. Their personalities like night and day, cheerful Alec and scowling Grayson ignore her for the most part, and she stays away when they're around. But once in a while, she catches Grayson turned in her direction as though he's watching her, his eyes hidden behind his aviator shades. He's her secret crush until she overhears a conversation between the brothers about why their dad keeps her around. Conclusion: he's doing her.

Just as Leah's dreams are coming true and Mr. Hall has hired her to tow banners for him - he suffers an unexpected heart failure, and Alec and Grayson inherit the company. Everyone expects them to sell it - they're 18 years old, after all. Leah, feeling grief at losing her dearest friend, feels selfish to grieve, too, for the future she no longer has, and the pilot's license she can't use without the plane Mr. Hall allowed her to fly.

And then Grayson makes her a devil's bargain - keep her contractual obligation to Hall Aviation, and date his brother - giving no explanation for either. Believing the boys are just playing at being business owners, Leah has no faith that the former will last. Still crushing on Grayson after years of watching him grow into a man, the last thing she wants to do is the latter. His brother, the handsome, smiling Alec, doesn't appeal to her - not the way Grayson does, even when everything in her tries to fight it.

Grayson won't tell her why he wants his brother to fall for her, and he won't tell her what he really wants from her - his heated looks and fleeting touches saying more than his words ever do. If didn't hold her former forgery in his hands - along with her future as a pilot - she would never agree. Or so she tells herself.

Suddenly I knew why he'd been hiding behind his shades or looking down at his phone whenever I was around. Why he'd taken potshots at me yesterday for flirting with Alec, even though he was the one making me do it. He couldn't have me. That would ruin his plans for me and Alec. But he wanted me.(less)

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Feb 04, 2013 Oceana Fern {Assorted Insanity} rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: owned, paper-copy, realistic-fiction-romance, young-adult, new-adult, dat-title, three-stars

2.5

I am sorely disappointed.

Contemporary and realistic-fiction novels have never really been my thing, but some of my favorite books (STOLEN: A LETTER TO MY CAPTOR and THE FAULT IN OUR STARS) are contemporary, so I decided to branch out from my usual paranormal reads. I had high hopes for SUCH A RUSH, despite the mixed reactions from my friends.

2013 has been the year for total disappointments, hasn't it?

SUCH A RUSH has an incredibly original plot for a contemporary novel - I mean, when was the l...more

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Aug 03, 2012 Keertana rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: why-the-hype

I think this is where Jennifer Echols and I go our separate ways. In all honesty, I was totally prepared to do that after reading Forget You, my first novel of hers, but after Going Too Far proved to be slightly better, I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, Such a Rush was so riddled with problems that I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth by the end of it.

My problems with Such a Rush started from the beginning of the novel itself - it was slow. Very slow. While I enjoyed se...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Eunice rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Jennifer Echols is the author that can still make me want to read more of her books even though most of it didn't really made me fall in love with them. From all the four books I've read of her Going Too Far was the only one that had successfully astounded me. But after reading Such a Rush, I'm glad to say that a new book from her has found its way directly into my heart! Such a Rush is a complex story yet a poignant and heartwarming one that deals with issues about family and I just loved how J...more
Jennifer Echols is the author that can still make me want to read more of her books even though most of it didn't really made me fall in love with them. From all the four books I've read of her Going Too Far was the only one that had successfully astounded me. But after reading Such a Rush, I'm glad to say that a new book from her has found its way directly into my heart! Such a Rush is a complex story yet a poignant and heartwarming one that deals with issues about family and I just loved how Jennifer Echols explored it through Leah, Grayson and Alex's story.

Leah is a very endearing character. She's tough and independent yet there's something in her that makes you feel so protective of her. She is a character that is so easy to like and care about. Her determination to get away from her current life through flying was something I really loved about her. Her passion with it was just very captivating and impressive that I myself can sometimes feel the elation she get through it with her narration. Jennifer Echols voiced her character in a very appealing way but with great realness and honesty in it.

Grayson is a complex and a very confusing character. He acted like a complete jerk but I can see that she cares for Leah a lot. He'd shown some of his caring and sweet side but still it didn't stop me from getting mad at his actions. I know there was something behind all the blackmailing but when I figured what it was all about I can't help but feel sad and sympathetic for him even if his choice of actions were wrong. He was emotionally wounded from the grief of losing Jake and his Dad. He was broken and was scared of having someone he really loved to lose again. In the end, I'm glad that he gained himself and I realized how invested I was to his character actually.

Jennifer Echols did an amazing job on exploring the importance of the relationship within a family whether you're blood related or not. I love how she showed and addressed the father-daughter like relationship Mr. Hall and Leah developed; the close relationship of the Hall boys and their father even though it was quite tainted by the past and how the loss of two of them affected the others. It was poignant, heart breaking but touching and moving. I love how the characters developed, grow and learned throughout the course of the story.

Although I find the pacing a bit slow it wasn't the kind that would make you feel bored about it. It would just make you want to know more and be eager to see what's gonna happen next.

Such a Rush sure lived by it's title. Reading this was indeed such a rush, it was thrilling and exhilarating. Meeting these characters and seeing them grew and developed through all the obstacles was heartwarming and lifting. Being with them as they fly and feel the elation with it was like having the same experience as the had. It was wonderful and utterly captivating. This is such a beautiful novel. I recommend this.

P.S. I can't believe I didn't mention this. There are actually smexy times here that just had me really swooning and grinning like a maniac. Haha! Just adding more reason why you have to read this! XD

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Jan 07, 2013 Annabel ♥ rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Sarah Dessen, ages 13 or 14 and up

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Such A Rush was definitely not what I was expecting, but I ended up really liking this book.

This book was different from what I usually read (in a good way!). I really liked Jennifer's writing style and the way she told the story through Leah. Leah's a really complicated character and I'm not sure if I like her or not but let me just tell you, this story-line is amazing.

The first two pages were boring and...more You can find this review and others on my blog: http://inlovewithbookishthings.blogsp...

Such A Rush was definitely not what I was expecting, but I ended up really liking this book.

This book was different from what I usually read (in a good way!). I really liked Jennifer's writing style and the way she told the story through Leah. Leah's a really complicated character and I'm not sure if I like her or not but let me just tell you, this story-line is amazing.

The first two pages were boring and it took me a while to get past those two pages. But after that, it went straight into the story, and I was hooked. The story didn't officially start until more than halfway through, though, and that's when I realized that I was staying up way too late for a school night but I just HAD to finish this book because it was so amazing, sexy, and powerful.

So I think I have to say some things about the content in this book, even though I would prefer not to. . This book is heavy, very easy and light to read but then, being a thirteen year old, there were some parts that I would have preferred not to read if you catch my drift. I guess I'm just going to have to say it, despite it being really awkward: There IS some sex in this book. Read on if you dare!
I don't mind sex in books as long as it doesn't go into full-out details and the characters aren't younger than sixteen or seventeen. The first time Leah had sex she was 14, so that put me off a little, but then she was 18 the next time she did it, so that was fine with me, but it was a little intense, like I would have preferred not to read some parts in the book.

Now that I've covered that lovely topic (thank god), I think I also have to say some things about Grayson. I have read some not-so-rave reviews about the way Grayson treated Leah. I am all for guys treating girls like they should be treated. I didn't think Grayson treated Leah all that badly. He had his reasons, and though sometimes I wanted to punch him in the face, he ended up pretty good by the end. Another thing about Grayson- I just couldn't picture him with blonde, curly hair. I kept picturing him with light brown, curly hair.

This book also deals with the concept of twins. I love reading about twins and have always wondered what it would be like to have a twin. Alec, Grayson's twin, is clearly the more relaxed, easygoing twin. It's Grayson that's the stress mess. :p I mean, yeah, he's pretty messed up, but you know, he's been through a lot in his life, so I'm cutting the guy a break. I thought for all he'd been through, he ended up pretty good. And Alec's relaxed manner put me off a little, I wouldn't expect someone who'd been through all that Alec had been through to be so...I don't know, relaxed I guess is the best word.

And then there's Leah. Her mom was 16 when she had her, and never really learned how to be a mother. You can see how her mother's attitude reflects on Leah. They're nothing alike, but Leah does seem to keep insisting on wearing slutty clothing just to make boys look at her. I didn't like that part of her, her desire to wear gross, [[[look-at-my-boobs and see how much you can see of my underwear]]] clothing, it was never really explained why she wanted to do that. Like Alec said, Leah was like two different people. There was the flirty, giggly her, and then there was the sexy pilot who was all work, no play. While Alec liked the flirty giggly version of Leah, the pilot one was WAY more kickass and way more what I wanted this book to be about. Here was a really good idea for a book and it was expressed well but I think that Jennifer could have expressed it a little more clearly. A young girl pilot? Totally my type of book!! But then there was so much hype involved around the romance and Leah's slutty clothing choices that I didn't really get the chance to focus on this awesome, kick-ass idea for a book.

Anyway, I really liked Such A Rush despite some blemishes along the way. I would really recommend this book, but I would say 13, or even 14 and up. I'm obviously 13 and can handle it (if I had been any younger I would have been uncomfortable...). I hate to be one of those "wait till you're older" type of people, but I seriously think this book is best fitted for mid-teens. I might try to reread it again in a few years just to see if my experience is different. Happy reading. :)(less)

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Jul 12, 2012 Andie Z rated it 5 of 5 stars

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SO GOOD. One of my favorites from her, for sure. <3 <3 <3

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It’s no secret that I ADORE Jennifer Echols. And whenever I’m asked which book is my favorite, I say The Boys Next Door pretty much automatically, because it is. But overall, between her romantic comedies and her romantic dramas, my heart melts a little more for her dramas. SO. What does this have to do with Such a Rush, you wonder?

To me, Such a Rush felt like the perfect combination of Th...more

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Jan 01, 2013 Maggie (Raindrop Reads) rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Welp. I'm done. I've hit my stupid limit for the year.

And it's January 1st.

My philosophy is that a book should always, always, always equal or exceed its cover in awesomeness.

This book did not even come close.

Wow. This is my first abandoned book. Ever. Which is saying a lot. No matter how much I loathe a book, I usually try to manage through until the end of the novel.

So... now that we have a picture of just how much I did not like this book, let's get...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Nancy rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

I am of two minds with this latest novel by Echols. On the one hand, the writing and storyline is fresh and a welcome addition to the YA world of literature. The protagonist is a flawed young woman named Leah with a lot of holes in her own logic. But here is a girl who genuinely sees a way out of the pattern of her life; living in a trailer park with an irresponsible mother who runs off with the next guy that makes her false gold promises.

My frustration is with Leah, the protagonist. Sh...more

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Jul 20, 2012 Jess (Gone with the Words) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: female-narrator, contemp, read-2012, new-adult, txla13, autographed

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Jennifer Echols has a way of creating this incredible tension between characters that always leaves me grinning like a fool. I enjoy it, oh, so much, and Such a Rush delivers plenty delectable tension.

Probably in the most entertaining, unconventional love triangle ever, Leah, Grayson, and Alec take us on a path full of yearning, excitement, laughs, frustration, and, oh yeah, sexytimes. Leah is unlike any female character I’ve yet...more Read this review on my blog! --> Such a Rush by Jennifer Echols

Jennifer Echols has a way of creating this incredible tension between characters that always leaves me grinning like a fool. I enjoy it, oh, so much, and Such a Rush delivers plenty delectable tension.

Probably in the most entertaining, unconventional love triangle ever, Leah, Grayson, and Alec take us on a path full of yearning, excitement, laughs, frustration, and, oh yeah, sexytimes. Leah is unlike any female character I’ve yet to read. She’s gutsy, yet vulnerable. She’s aware of how people perceive her and plays into that part, which made me want to reach into the book and hug her. I love how she can be tough and a tomboy, yet also play the sexy vixen.

Leah had a relationship with her best friend that I found to have a great core, though at times their motives for certain situations were questionable. I never doubted that they cared for one another, even when they were throwing insults back and forth.

The Hall boys. Oh, man, did they make this book interesting. Alec was such a nice guy. And a model gorgeous one, at that. He was easy-going, and always ready with a smile for you. It’s impossible not to love him. The thing is, his twin brother, Grayson, had that edge that makes guys irresistible. He’s one of those boys that will say something to you so mean in the heat of the moment it will make you want to cry, then make it all better with one burning look or a passionate kiss. And you can’t help yourself! Even though he’s mean one second, and thoughtful the next, you fall hard for him anyway. That’s Grayson…and I wanted him all for myself. :) Now, go forth and fall for the Hall boys.

I was extremely surprised by how much I enjoyed learning about airplanes. Jennifer Echols wrote it into the book so seamlessly and expertly that by the end, I felt I could fly plane myself! It really should come with a “Do Not Attempt This At Home” warning, haha. There were a couple of scenes of them in the air that had me on the edge of my seat and others where I felt so serene. I just felt like I was in the plane with them.

In so many respects, never have I read a book whose book title delivered in spades. Such a Rush: you betcha!(less)

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Jul 12, 2012 Isamlq rated it 3 of 5 stars

It’s a got a surprisingly long introduction to a girl who really doesn’t want to turn out like her mother. And does something about. In other words, DRAMA. It’s just not the quiet kind that has you holding your breathe waiting for the next surprise, rather it’s more like those filled with convoluted little plots that don’t make sense to you but make sense to the one suggesting them. There’s a lot of secrets and truths held back… but behold: I was into it.

It’s quiet sometimes especially when it’s...more It’s a got a surprisingly long introduction to a girl who really doesn’t want to turn out like her mother. And does something about. In other words, DRAMA. It’s just not the quiet kind that has you holding your breathe waiting for the next surprise, rather it’s more like those filled with convoluted little plots that don’t make sense to you but make sense to the one suggesting them. There’s a lot of secrets and truths held back… but behold: I was into it.

It’s quiet sometimes especially when it’s all about her and her thoughts and her opinions. The same ones that were slightly skewed given where she comes from, but it wasn’t all quiet all the time, all those plots and plans that made no sense to me just upped the drama to the level of 'say what now?’ See, she’s a an eighteen year old pilot… and still wants to be nothing like her mother, and he’s the bad boy wanting a do over with his father. Only, what if it’s too late for either of them? Plus, there he's one of a hot pair of twins! So, I enjoyed it, even if found things a bit tedious at first, only later to have things take a turn toward the unbelievably too much. BUT if my likening SUCH A RUSH to a soap opera makes sense, it’s something I couldn’t peel my eyes from.

She’s a history that had me rooting for her BUT at the same a little (more than a little) perplexed me by why she was going a long with things. Her tough girl façade was not all a façade. TRUE. She really does take care of herself and she really is tough, but once things got going with him asking her to be one thing and act a certain way. My first reaction was to drop kick him, and me second one was asking why she’s folded. But I did get it (sure, I didn’t buy it, but I got it). She had her secrets after all and a lot of it has to do with living where she does and the way she does, but they had secrets of their own too.

Except the blurb made it out to be more dire than things really were. Take Grayson, the bad boy no longer. He’s turned a new leaf and become all responsible. So working along side him, she learns a little more of him and what she learns makes him a tinge sadder, (even if he still is an ass in my estimation). Well intentioned… but IMO he goes about it all the wrong way. And what about the other brother, the one described as sensitive and solid? He is all that, but he’s got issues of his own too. All his issues (their issues in fact) can be surmised in one word: FAMILY. Where Leah’s running away from where she came from, and Grayson’s wants a do over, it’s Alec who wants to do them proud.

Now, if all that’s not too much yet, there’s that other issue of Molly and Leah. BFF’s? Maybe. Maybe not. Leah thinks people are in relationships because they can get something out of it, and that’s sad, because the pair of them together no matter how entertaining together, were never really themselves with each other… and when things come to head… well, you get the picture.

This was good at points particularly in the first half and if I add the smexy times that took me by surprise... well, I sailed through Grayson's convoluted plan even if it angered me more than a little.

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Aug 24, 2012 Juhina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: simon-and-schuster, favorites, own

Such A Rush definitely held up to its title. Reading this novel was an unbelievable rush of emotions. The protagonist, Leah, was so kick butt, she was a pilot! The twin brothers, Grayson and Alex along with Leah's other friend Molly were just awesome and the whole plot was so thought out and just beautifully written, I didn’t expect any less from Jennifer Echols.

Such A Rush had one of my favorite YA female protagonists. Leah didn’t care what people thought about her, she wanted something? She f...more Such A Rush definitely held up to its title. Reading this novel was an unbelievable rush of emotions. The protagonist, Leah, was so kick butt, she was a pilot! The twin brothers, Grayson and Alex along with Leah's other friend Molly were just awesome and the whole plot was so thought out and just beautifully written, I didn’t expect any less from Jennifer Echols.

Such A Rush had one of my favorite YA female protagonists. Leah didn’t care what people thought about her, she wanted something? She figured a way to get it. She’s smart, a fast thinker, and has unbeatable motivation. This is mainly due to her wanting to escape her current life of a mother that still thinks she’s in her 20s, countless potential step fathers, and the trailer park living. Leah has always lived in trailer parks close to the airport and has always been fascinated by airplanes so when she gets a break and starts taking lessons, she’s one step ahead to achieving her dream. When her mentor dies, the twin sons take over. This is when things start to heat up and I start to get emotionally invested in all Jennifer’s characters.

Leah might seem tough on the outside, but man, she really needed someone to care about her, you can feel it through reading her POV; how she’s been neglected as a child and that hurt. Grayson was a jerk in the beginning, they all were, thinking Leah used her body to get what she wants, and unfortunately that’s how some men see accomplished women. Leah set them straight by being as good a pilot as them and proving them wrong. There is also Leah's only friend, a rich girl from the other side of town. Leah never understood how her, a trailer girl, could be friends with Molly. Even if she adored Molly, in her heart she always felt like she was her charity case, which just broke my heart. Leah couldn't seem to even trust in the friendships she has and even doubted their basis and sincerity of them. I honestly loved that friendship dynamic between her and Molly.

Jennifer Echols’s narration just hooked me from the first page with how real and raw Leah's voice was. She was a girl who has been through a lot, having to work for everything she wanted, including a roof over her head, food, and even water. Jennifer understood her completely and this conveyed these honest and real emotions so precisely to us. Feelings of abandonment, loss, and despair had me tearing up at some parts in the novel, but how strong Leah was, and the slow but progressive relationship between Leah and Grayson was so sweet. The two are misunderstood and hurt people helping each other and at the same time falling for each other. It was one of the best and real YA romances I’ve read lately. Though I do have to point out that this isn't for younger readers of YA due to some scenes. This novel is so real and honest, I was wishing throughout the book for a friend just like Leah, or even to be a bit like her. Jennifer Echols outdid herself once again and I truly can’t wait to read her next novel. Such A Rush, from its first page, was a whirlwind and a storm. Even when I finished it and weeks past, traces and evidence of that storm are still here. (less)

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Jul 12, 2012 Zemira Warner rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, contemporary, triangle-of-bermuda, new-adult

3.5 stars

It’s been a year or so since the last time I read a Jennifer Echols novel. Let’s just say that experience was not pleasant. Her last book-Love Story was just wrong. Like it was written by someone else. This one makes up for that mistake.

Every book Jennifer E. wrote was about some kind of profession. Going Too Far(my favorite) was about police officers, Forget You was about swimmers, Love Story about upcoming authors and finally this one was about pilots. The author really did her work...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Brooke rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I’ll save you’re the wondrously horrible cliché of saying that this book was, “Such a Rush” because it was much more than that. It was irresistible and inspiring and incredible. Such a Rush is a story about following your dreams and making them come true by any means possible and I loved every single page.

Our main character, Leah, doesn’t have the best home life. She lives in a noisy trailer park with her mom, who’s rarely ever around, and a boy that’s no good for her. Leah dreams of escaping,...more I’ll save you’re the wondrously horrible cliché of saying that this book was, “Such a Rush” because it was much more than that. It was irresistible and inspiring and incredible. Such a Rush is a story about following your dreams and making them come true by any means possible and I loved every single page.

Our main character, Leah, doesn’t have the best home life. She lives in a noisy trailer park with her mom, who’s rarely ever around, and a boy that’s no good for her. Leah dreams of escaping, of becoming a pilot, she wants the freedom that flying will give her, so she starts working for Mr. Hall. Leah starts out at the company as the receptionist, until one day she asks for a flying lesson. At first, Mr. Hall doesn’t seem to keen on the idea but while talking to Leah, he sees her passion and strong desire to be in the sky, so he starts giving her lessons.

Not knowing anything about planes myself, I found their time in the sky to be absolutely fascinating! Echols gives just the right amount of details to make the jargon understandable and exciting! Kinda makes me wish I could fly a plane myself! BUT, banner flying is also EXtremely dangerous and even the smallest gust of wind or drop of rain can causes and accident. There were many a times I was frightened senseless and I wasn’t even flying the plane! For the most part, all serious accidents were avoided though. Thank gosh!

Things really start to take off though (see what i did there?) when Mr. Hall's twin sons come back to town to take over the business after he passes away. GUYS. I LOVED THESE BOYS!

Alec is an absolute sweetheart. He’s always willing to help you out or make you smile, while Grayson is the complete opposite. *Shakes head* Grayson, Grayson, Grayson…what am I going to do with you? (possibly tie you to my bed...ehem…I mean…?) Grayson is so outrageously sexy and a major daredevil, he is the epitome of a bad boy and he definitely had me and Leah falling hardcore. BUT! He’s also very confusing! One minute he’s super charming and helpful, bringing Leah dinner and the next he’s a complete asshole and totally spiteful, blackmailing her. I wanted to slap him SO HARD at one point! He was so stubborn and on such a major power trip. GAH! He was SO FRUSTRATING. BUT SO FREAKING ATTRACTIVE. (Did I already mention that?)

And oh sweet heavens! The tension between Leah and Grayson!? It flew (no pun…actually……pun intended!) off of the pages. The spark between them!? I’M SURPRISED THE BOOK DIDN’T SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUST. HOLY FOREST FIRE. Like, damn. Just make-out already! :P

I absolutely adored this book, it left me swooning and speechless. It was sexy and amazing and just…SO FREAKING GOOD! I want a sequel! I NEED more Leah & Grayson and sky time! This book is seriously a must, MUST read!
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Jul 10, 2012 Chrystina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads

Great Read! Having never read anything by Jennifer Echols before, I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but I ended up loving it! It was much more than just a romance book, it was also a touching and inspirational story of a young girl's struggle to rise above her terrible upbringing through her love of flying.

The romance aspect of the book was definitely not lacking either. Grayson & Alec scream for attention with their all-American good looks and toned physiques. Alec is sweet...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Shanyn (Chick Loves Lit) rated it 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED SUCH A RUSH AHHHHHHHHHHH

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Oct 10, 2012 Amber Garza rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-challenge

Yay! I won this book in a giveaway!

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Nov 13, 2012 Eileen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, romance, contemporary, won, owned

Check out more of my reviews at ***Singing and Reading in the Rain***!

Okay. It's official. Such a Rush needs a brand new genre for itself called, "Mind-blowingly epic pilot books with HOT romances". I kid you not. It was that good.

Such a Rush opens with a little bit of Leah's (did I mention I love the name Leah?) background and her broken history. She's lived in trailer parks for her entire life, and she's always lived next to an airport. One day, Leah starts working at her most recent airport,...more Check out more of my reviews at ***Singing and Reading in the Rain***!

Okay. It's official. Such a Rush needs a brand new genre for itself called, "Mind-blowingly epic pilot books with HOT romances". I kid you not. It was that good.

Such a Rush opens with a little bit of Leah's (did I mention I love the name Leah?) background and her broken history. She's lived in trailer parks for her entire life, and she's always lived next to an airport. One day, Leah starts working at her most recent airport, and we fast forward into her life as an 18-year-old. Something I loved about Leah was that she didn't let herself get pushed or stepped over. She broke up with her manipulative boyfriend, even when he begged for her to take him back, and even when she was drunk. Leah's got some serious guts, and I loved the fact that she stood her ground in any fight.

Can we take a second to mention this hot romance? Grayson was not only protective of his brother but also really compassionate and independent. Leah always remembered him as the risk-taker, but when she sees him again, he's this charismatic and handsome boy who's nothing like the guy she had a crush on as a fourteen-year-old personality-wise. I loved Grayson so much because of his obvious love for his brother and the way he had the rugged bad-boy vibe going on at the same time. It gave us a chance to see his sensitive side and his tough side.

However, Such a Rush was not just about the romance. There was also a lot of character growth for both the secondary characters and Leah. They all slipped into their respective roles as men and women with a place in society. Their character arcs could be described to something very much like a marathon. As Such a Rush progressed, their lives finally ran that extra few feet to the finish line. It was so refreshing to see these characters get a happy ending but at the same time know that it wasn't just handed to them on a silver platter and a pat on the back.

Touching, riveting, and totally worth of a box of tissues, Such a Rush will make you want to jump onto a couch and scream for more. Fans of gritty--but no too gritty--contemporaries with a lot of swoon-worthy romance will love Such a Rush.(less)

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Apr 13, 2012 Ta§chima Cullen rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I don't read many contemporary books because for the most part if a book doesn't have fangs, claws, or invisible people on them I mostly get bored, but this one kept me hooked. I feel like this book was interesting, complex, and real. The relationship between the characters, that's what the whole book is about and it nails it.

The places in where the books nailed it:

The characters- True they don't have a healthy diet of blood, but real as they are these...more You can find more reviews @BloodyBookaholic

I don't read many contemporary books because for the most part if a book doesn't have fangs, claws, or invisible people on them I mostly get bored, but this one kept me hooked. I feel like this book was interesting, complex, and real. The relationship between the characters, that's what the whole book is about and it nails it.

The places in where the books nailed it:

The characters- True they don't have a healthy diet of blood, but real as they are these characters will keep you at the edge of your seat. Cliche maybe, but they really will! The thing about them is they are so complicated, starting with the main female character Leah and Grayson. Leah is spunky and she has a lot of snark (which is fun to read about). At the beginning she bothered me because she didn't stand up for herself, but I am happy to announce there is character development and that by the end she turns out to be someone you wouldn't mind hanging out with. Grayson on the other hand was so fucked up! Their relationship started in a bad manner, and he was such an ass through the novel. And sure we get to know his intentions and everything, but still he bothered me! At the end there he redeems himself, but just barely. Not going into my list of ultimate boyfriend's I would like to have, but man he sure will give you a healthy dose of sexy.

The romance was electric! There was chemistry coming out of these characters like there was no tomorrow, and the scenes between Grayson and Leah are not to be taken lighly. Which leads me to warn people about the potential sex, "bad" words, and other kinds of real life dialogue that might appear in this novel. If you are easy to faint or light of heart when someone drops the f bomb, well first off I am sorry for the ones dropped in this review alone, and second be weary because there is bound to be some heavy, real content in this novel.

There was one relationship that had no romance in it but it was still my favorite, the relationship between Leah and Mr. Hall, Grayson and Alec's father. He took her in and helped her like if he was her father, she listened to him and was there for him like a daughter. It was a beautiful father/daughter relationship, one I think it is almost always lacking in other books I read because most of the time the main characters are orphans or their parents aren't in the picture at all. The way that relationship is questioned in the book makes for an interesting read that will keep you throughly invested.

Things I might have disliked- The novel and the writing was not lacking at all, I am just not used to contemporary. It is not my favorite genre, but I still really liked this novel so imagine that. At some points I thought the relationships had conversations missing, like fixing-the-relationship-in-order-to-tolerate-you conversations, between leah and the boys, and between Leah and her best friend who acted weird through the novel.

This is my first try of a Jennifer Echols novel and I gotta say that I will read more work by her. It was interesting, and it rocked. Only thing missing from it was some impending doom, a british accent, or two, and some paranormal characters. But as far as contemporary goes, this one was a winner.(less)

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May 25, 2012 Julianna Helms rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: bam-covers, arc-tours, rockin-the-minority-yo, stalk-the-cover-but-not-the-book

2.5 stars

Actual, full review: Original is here. (Note: due to copy-and-paste, formatting and links have been lost.)

A promising beginning crumbled by a hypocritical yet beautiful ending, Such a Rush is a convoluted novel that's both intense and grilling.

I had hoped to love this book--my friends loved it, and it looked simply amazing. But while the setting shimmered with richness and the characters flared with authenticity, this book ultimately did not claim me a fan. I am probably more disappoint...more 2.5 stars

Actual, full review: Original is here. (Note: due to copy-and-paste, formatting and links have been lost.)

A promising beginning crumbled by a hypocritical yet beautiful ending, Such a Rush is a convoluted novel that's both intense and grilling.

I had hoped to love this book--my friends loved it, and it looked simply amazing. But while the setting shimmered with richness and the characters flared with authenticity, this book ultimately did not claim me a fan. I am probably more disappointed by that fact than imaginable. There are several elements that contributed to my unfortunate distaste:

1) The Writing: Jennifer Echols's writing is smooth and fleshed, but the text was quite redundant. This may very well be only the ARC's issue and will not occur in the final book, but the repetitions emerged so numerously that I realized it was devaluing my experience of the book. I no longer have the ARC with me, but for example: Leah would say something was annoying, then in the next paragraph she would say the same thing, phrased only slightly differently. Then a chapter later she would mention it again, or another character would say the same thing she said. While repetition can be used as a powerful literary tool, I felt like the redundancy dragged the plot in this case and snapped me out of the story. The most prominent example I can think of is the phrase such a rush used at least twenty times, but since the title is Such a Rush, I suppose I should exclude that one. Even then, though, my thoughts still stand.

2) Leah: This is a slightly personal opinion that might not affect anyone else, but I am not a fan of girls like Leah. Let me explain something really quick: she has had a hard, hard life; neglected and used and abused. I understand that, and it makes me incredibly solemn and sympathetic. But she claims to be strong; to be different than the other girls who grow up to be "sluts," who are flaunters and exhibitionists and nothing more than that. Leah believed she was something else.

But while she appeared to be someone stronger, different, ultimately she was not.

She said she hated her mother for the oblivious decisions she made; but then Leah makes those choices herself. And sometimes she realizes that she's acting just like her mother and would be ashamed, but oftentimes she would not. She says she is not one to be a druggy like others; but you do not need drugs to sink into a "slut." I'm using her own word here, because I believe the word "slut" is extremely subjective, but Leah is bold--too bold, too hot-headed, at least in my opinion. EVERYONE tells her how beautiful and sexy she is, and she's just like, what? I'm beautiful? Since when? But then she goes and wears obscenely short shorts and disturbingly flaunting shirts; what do you actually realize, Leah? It was her act of hatred towards things and then doing them--confused and disbelieving truths and then suddenly acknowledging them as if she knew them all along--that made me eventually disappointed with her.

There are things I must applaud Jennifer for, of course. A female pilot? How cool! It's obvious she did her homework on planes and mechanics. The brothers' tension? Talk about realistic. Romance? Steamy as heck. But in the end, despite these uniquely well-portrayed aspects, Such a Rush's aggravating protagonist and a repetitive habit resulted in a sadly unfavorable response from me.

Yet, there is not much ground I hold with my sole opinion; others have loved this book, and I urge you to give its fresh and eccentric atmosphere a try.(less)

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Apr 16, 2012 Princess Bookie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read2012

My Thoughts: I swear if Echols wrote a book about something as annoying as spam, I'd still pick it up and read it! I adore her writing style, her insight, her romantic and intriguing characters.

We are introduced to Leah who loves airplanes. She has spent her whole life living near airports. She has moved around a lot with her mom from trailer park to trailer park, which always happens to be near an airport of some kind.

Leah is the kind of girl you have to like. She may come off as tough but real...more

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Jun 13, 2012 HJ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads

2.75 stars.

Just finished this ARC. It was okay.

-Not too fond of the heroine, Leah. Mainly due to her 'seeming' self-contempt.

-Too much focus on heroine thinking/talking about sex as commonplace. This is SUPPOSED to be YA, right? Wasn't feeling that, despite the fact that there was minimal actual sex, and mostly fade to black.

-The airport/pilot theme was pretty original, but kind far-fetched.

-The hero/es weren't well fleshed out.

-A lot of telling, not showing.

-Epilogue/endings events seemed imp...more

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Apr 10, 2013 Levian rated it 5 of 5 stars

Leah had been living in the trailer next to an airport with her mom, who changed from one boyfriend to another. she could complaint about the noise of the planes and smell of the fuels like her mom, or she could learn to fly while earning her college fund. saving every penny, she paid Mr. Hall, who ran an aerial advertising business, for flight lessons. when he offered her a cheaper rate for the lessons, she was more than eager to comply. but Mr. Hall died suddenly, leaving behind his business t...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Amy rated it 1 of 5 stars

I’m not sure where to begin this review.
I could begin with the librarian’s innocent gush over the book when she checked me out. She just lovvveeddd the cover, and didn’t think the hair was neat?
I could begin with my thoughts as I ended it. That book is going to haunt me for a long time.
Or I could move into the rush of irritation that followed that thought. Then my sorrow. Then my antsy desire to get to a computer and throw together a review so I could get the whole thing out of my head.
Why t...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Elena Love rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much that I actually ended up reading in a day.After reading Going too Far by Jennifer Echols I really wanted to read more of her books so I decided to read Such a Rush.I've seen this book around but never actually picked it up but I finally came across it again and decided to finally read it.It was amazing.I'll just tell you that it is about a girl.And her name's Leah.She falls for a boy.His name is Grayson.But he wants her to date his twin brother.Their father taught her h...more I loved this book so much that I actually ended up reading in a day.After reading Going too Far by Jennifer Echols I really wanted to read more of her books so I decided to read Such a Rush.I've seen this book around but never actually picked it up but I finally came across it again and decided to finally read it.It was amazing.I'll just tell you that it is about a girl.And her name's Leah.She falls for a boy.His name is Grayson.But he wants her to date his twin brother.Their father taught her how to fly airplanes.Her dream is to be a pilot someday and wear a uniform.So she flies.She has control when she's in the air but not so much when she lands and she has to deal with reality.She lives in a trailer with a mother that doesn't care and always leaves with her boyfriends,leaving Leah behind.So she works for Grayson after his father dies,flirts with his twin brother to satisfy him and secretly hopes that she didn't have to because she's fallen for him.Since she first arrived at the airport in the age of fourteen.Things happen,friendships are tested and she ends up with the boy she loves.The usual.But not so much.Through this book we learn about a girl who is used to being alone and pretends to be tough because she can't do otherwise.She took care of herself and never said anything never complained about the unfair things life does but she always dreamed with a bitter hope you could say,of having everything everyone else did.To have someone by her side,someone to care.And in the end Grayson ends up being that guy.He can't comfort her and tell her that everything's gonna be alright because he has a hard time believing it himself.But he's there for her and that's what matters.Her love for airplanes is fascinating.She actually made me have that impossible hope that someday I'll get to learn how to fly a plane.I know it's silly but what can you do.It's like she passed her excitement to me while I was reading the book.It was just amazing.The plot was really different and unique as well.At first when I read the synopsis I thought it was going to be a love triangle.You know...beautiful girl and twin brothers.But then I was glad it didn't turn out to be a love triangle.Because I hate love triangles.
With this and that,I realized that people can make their dreams come true even if people are telling them that it's impossible.And that's what Leah did.Really wish that this book had a sequel but apparently it doesn't...(less)

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About Jennifer Echols

Jennifer Echols was born in Atlanta and grew up in a small town on a beautiful lake in Alabama—a setting that has inspired many of her books. She has written nine romantic novels for young adults, including the comedy MAJOR CRUSH, which won the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the drama GOING TOO FAR, which was a finalist in the RITA, the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the Book Buyer’s Bes...more

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“Love isn’t something you have to deserve.” — 60 people liked it

“It’s easier to remember your lies if they’re close to the truth,” — 43 people liked it

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