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Love Notes (Love Notes #1)
by
Heather Gunter (Goodreads Author)
How do you cope when the people you care for hurt you the most? When the way you feel on the outside, smothers you on the inside. And when you are left to face your demons alone, will you learn that only you have the power to overcome them?
Charlie has never had it easy. Between the constant moving and the incessant fat comments and jokes from her father, her self-worth is...more
Charlie has never had it easy. Between the constant moving and the incessant fat comments and jokes from her father, her self-worth is...more
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May 7th 2013
(first published April 30th 2013)
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Love notes by Heather Gunter
I don't know how I can describe this book other than to say its amazing....The writer created a story that will make you cry, extremely pissed off, and giggly happy.
I absolutely love Charlie and Maverick's characters. Charlie has a tough life she is verbally abused by her father and ignored by her mother. Her father seems to hate her but Charlie doesn't understand why. Charlie lives a life of sadness, of self loathing, and Loneliness When a sexy guy pays her attentio...more
I don't know how I can describe this book other than to say its amazing....The writer created a story that will make you cry, extremely pissed off, and giggly happy.
I absolutely love Charlie and Maverick's characters. Charlie has a tough life she is verbally abused by her father and ignored by her mother. Her father seems to hate her but Charlie doesn't understand why. Charlie lives a life of sadness, of self loathing, and Loneliness When a sexy guy pays her attentio...more
I could read their story over and over again. I loved Charlie and Maverick story. Their story pins me in my seat till the last page. Its very hurtful to find out the way Charlie's kind of living. His so called Dad hit her a very unacceptable verbal assualts to her, the way he attack her with his dick and abusive words hits me very low. And for her mother who didn't do a damnest thing to potect her, I could kill them in an instant the way they treated her. No son or daugther should EVER experienc...more
May 19, 2013
Christine (Rainy Day Reads)
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Wow. What an emotional story this turned out to be. I fully expected the angst that comes with books centered around characters in high school, but Love Notes was something altogether more than that. You can't turn on the news nowadays without hearing a story about bullying. This is a hot topic at the moment, but in Love Notes the bullying comes from the most unlikely of places. Charlie's own parents.
“Self-worth: the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self-respect.”
I w...more
“Self-worth: the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self-respect.”
I w...more
I'm going to start by stating that this book was Heather Gunter's debut novel and I have to say she knocked it out of the park. I thought this book was fabulous. I am a totally sucker for a sweet YA love story that is based in high school. Sometimes it is totally refreshing to read a book about the love and feelings in a relationship without all the sexual content interfering. With that said I will say that even though Maverick is to young for me, he still made my book boyfriend list. He was so...more
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"...Looking up in the dictionary what self-worth meant. This is what it says:
Self-worth: the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self respect
It struck a chord with me and made me think. I alone define my own self-worth. Not a boy, but me. No one else can make me feel good about myself. My own personal value is what matters, not what anyone else thinks or says. But mine."
Pretty much sums up everything about this book. Never, ever be told you are ugly or stupid or worthles...more
Self-worth: the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self respect
It struck a chord with me and made me think. I alone define my own self-worth. Not a boy, but me. No one else can make me feel good about myself. My own personal value is what matters, not what anyone else thinks or says. But mine."
Pretty much sums up everything about this book. Never, ever be told you are ugly or stupid or worthles...more
I'm a little peeved after reading this one, i feel a little mislead by the reviews. First and foremost I want to say that I really wanted to LOVE this book because of the other reviews on amazon are all five stars. Sadly I didn't, that being said I didn't hate it either I'm just kind of meh about it. My feelings on this one mostly stem from the fact that it all seemed very rushed to me. Everything from the friendship with Tori to the quick relationship with Mav, to the story itself. It didn't re...more
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I think I could of spent months reading a story about Maverick and Charlie. It was such a refreshing story, although my heart broke so many times and my traitorous eyes pooled up tears. Such a good story about insecurities, friendships, love, loss, pain, heart break and yes abuse. That was NOT a good part, that broke my heart. I cringed at every nasty thing Charlie's father said to her and to know she was so weak and beaten that she believed it all and feared the repercussions of standing up for...more
"Let someone love you just the way you are. As flawed as you might be, as unattractive as you might feel, as unaccomplished as you might think you are; let someone love you just the way you are. And let that someone be YOU! -Sandra Kring
I really enjoyed this book. Maverick is such a sweet heart, he reminds me alot of my husband in high school. I can definitely relate to this story, I too was abused(both verbal and physical) my stepfather while I was in high school and my only solice was when I w...more
I really enjoyed this book. Maverick is such a sweet heart, he reminds me alot of my husband in high school. I can definitely relate to this story, I too was abused(both verbal and physical) my stepfather while I was in high school and my only solice was when I w...more
What a fantastic book, from a debuting author. Everything about this book made my heart cry, smile, and scream for joy! I was so taken with each of the characters, they're so very real and relatable. The way Author Heather Gunter writes is refreshing and beautiful.
Charlie is a girl after my own heart. I was so totally wrapped up in her story, that I fell deeply in love with her. Life hasn't been easy for her. Her father is a complete tool, who belittles and berates her constantly. If it isn't o...more
Charlie is a girl after my own heart. I was so totally wrapped up in her story, that I fell deeply in love with her. Life hasn't been easy for her. Her father is a complete tool, who belittles and berates her constantly. If it isn't o...more
Apr 14, 2013
Marcia
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First & Foremost I want to Thank Heather for giving me the Privilege of reading this ARC because it was Simply Amazing! I had tears in my eyes, I felt Charlie's pain as if it were my own and I wanted to hold her.
Maverick is just an Amazing guy that made me fall hard for him. He treats Charlie with such a Gentleness and Respect that is very rare now a days. He LOVES Charlie unconditionally and tries his Darnest to prove how much in so many Sweet ways.
Tori is the Loyal, Sassy BFF who has...more
Maverick is just an Amazing guy that made me fall hard for him. He treats Charlie with such a Gentleness and Respect that is very rare now a days. He LOVES Charlie unconditionally and tries his Darnest to prove how much in so many Sweet ways.
Tori is the Loyal, Sassy BFF who has...more
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4.5 out of 5 stars
Love Notes is a beautiful YA debut from Into the Night Reviews very own Heather Gunter. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to read an ARC prior to release for this review. In Love Notes Gunter very successfully tackles the challenging subject of self esteem and the impact others have...more
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4.5 out of 5 stars
Love Notes is a beautiful YA debut from Into the Night Reviews very own Heather Gunter. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to read an ARC prior to release for this review. In Love Notes Gunter very successfully tackles the challenging subject of self esteem and the impact others have...more
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OMG there are no words that can accurately express Love Notes by Heather Gunter. She has transcended the heart, emotions, of one girl and the lives she has touched without even knowing it. I truly could relate to the main character Charlie in the story. I was the fat, ugly girl in high school the only difference between us is I never had a Mav and Torie. All the emotions were made so alive with Charlie constantly not feeling worthy of love when you have JERKS (had to use the nice words) for pare...more
This book ripped my heart out. I had to take a day to compose myself.
Oh I just wanted to jump into my iPad and do some seriously bodily harm on Charlie's parents. Poor darling Charlie has lived a life in hell being verbally abused by her dad and just before college she starts a new school.
Where she finally has a new friend,Tori, she is sweet,sassy and funny.
But Charlie has caught someone else's eye, Maverick -star football player.
This book is their story, the love that these two have for each ot...more
Oh I just wanted to jump into my iPad and do some seriously bodily harm on Charlie's parents. Poor darling Charlie has lived a life in hell being verbally abused by her dad and just before college she starts a new school.
Where she finally has a new friend,Tori, she is sweet,sassy and funny.
But Charlie has caught someone else's eye, Maverick -star football player.
This book is their story, the love that these two have for each ot...more
OMG! This book is so powerful! It made me laugh, cry, scream and yell, and even want to kick something at one point. For all her life, Charlie has been mentally and emotionally abused. Her life more than sucked. Then she goes to yet another new school and finally, on the very first day, makes friends for life... one of them being the guy she literally runs into. This book was more than amazing! I loved all of the characters. I was emotionally invested in the story right from the start. Even the...more
Really loved this story!!
This one hit very close to home and I hope a lot of people will read this book so they will maybe understand better that it is not easy for somebody to openly communicate about verbal abuse.
As in this book,I've got my HEA as well, thanks to my boyfriend.
Great first release (minus a little bit of editing that should have been done) but, keep up the good work ! Looking forward to read more from Miss Gunter and defo looking forward to read Tori's story in book 2.
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This one hit very close to home and I hope a lot of people will read this book so they will maybe understand better that it is not easy for somebody to openly communicate about verbal abuse.
As in this book,I've got my HEA as well, thanks to my boyfriend.
Great first release (minus a little bit of editing that should have been done) but, keep up the good work ! Looking forward to read more from Miss Gunter and defo looking forward to read Tori's story in book 2.
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OK my biggest complaint is the title and the description of the book. It makes it sound like this book is all about music and although Charlie listens to music on her ipod as an escape and is in Choir the music aspect is non existent. It's briefly mentioned here and there but I didn't feel the love of music in this book. Other than that I found the book was ok. I liked the characters and the plot was good it just didn't pull me in like I was hoping.
Tears and Smiles. That's my new name for this book! Wow! Not only is this an amazing YA love story, but it goes beyond. The message about self confidence is overwhelming. The undertones of abuse, and dealing with it. I had to stop and wonder if the author themself ever experienced any of this, because the way it was written is so in depth. It's deep, and I don't think any book has made me cry as much as this one did! It was just phenomenal!
this is a ya book for actual young adults, not full grown adults like myself who are fans on the genre. this story is very sweet, and i could see how it would help a teenager with self esteems issues, but it is repetitive, simplistic, and rushed. it felt like the author is probably a fan of the genre and picked parts from other stories they liked and then put them together, there is nothing original about this story.
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This book was so sweet and sad all at the same time. I fell completely in love with it and all the characters. My heart went out to Charlie. I just couldn't put the book down and finished it in one sitting! I was surprised at how much I loved this book but am so glad i found it. Cant wait till the next book comes out so we can finally see Tori's story and hopefully get to see some more of Charlie and Maverick
2.5 stars
A great concept for a story but the fact that there were so many editing mistakes med it hard to immerse myself in the story. The author kept changing tenses meaning that I found myself having to re-read sentences over and over again to try and understand them.
One again and good message and plot line but the lack of editing and writing style lowered my rating and feelings about the book.
A great concept for a story but the fact that there were so many editing mistakes med it hard to immerse myself in the story. The author kept changing tenses meaning that I found myself having to re-read sentences over and over again to try and understand them.
One again and good message and plot line but the lack of editing and writing style lowered my rating and feelings about the book.
Loved the cover, it was what attracted me to it in the first place. More of a 3.5 really, it was missing something to round it up so i gave it 3stars. Nice quick read. Felt so sorry for Charlie, she's really had it tough. Can't wait to read the next one and find out what happened to Tori.
OMG this was a great book so touching I felt Charlie's pain threw the whole book it broke my heart maverick was awesome I loved him for the start yeah he made a mistake but I think that helped Charlie find her way and become stronger I'm so glad she cont the prologue and told us more on Charlie and maverick that was great and I can't wait to read about tori she was a great friend to charlie
3.5 Stars
Cute story with likeable characters. Some editing issues need to be addressed. Hopefully the 2nd book in this series will be more polished. But still looking to see what happens with the characters.
Cute story with likeable characters. Some editing issues need to be addressed. Hopefully the 2nd book in this series will be more polished. But still looking to see what happens with the characters.
This book has to be one of the best story lines that I have read. It goes into verbal abuse and ones self- worth. It really touched my heart and I can't wait for the second one. Absolutely stunning.
Touchy subject with not very good execution by the author.
The Characters all cardboard cuts and none of the evolves any real feelings. But the subject is very important and as I said, touchyyyyy....
The Characters all cardboard cuts and none of the evolves any real feelings. But the subject is very important and as I said, touchyyyyy....
I was looking forward to this book before it even came out. I one-clicked on the release day and read it in one sitting. This was a beautifully written story about an verbally abused girl Charlie (who is beautiful) Then there is Maverick the handsome football star who actually doesn't date just for looks.. It was such a nice change from the typical stories we have had out. There were the best friends Will and Tori who I loved and they were great additions to this book.. I think this was a very w...more
Maverick and Charlie . I love their story, it's heart wrenching but it is a great story about becoming a stronger person for yourself.
Fans of Heart On A Chain will gonna appreciate it.
The story is really good that I'm willing to know what's happening til the end even though the poor writing skills made it so cliche and agonizingly cheesy.
The story is really good that I'm willing to know what's happening til the end even though the poor writing skills made it so cliche and agonizingly cheesy.
Whilst reading this book I wasn't sure what to expect, but boy was I damn pleased by the end of it. My heart went out to Charlie for having to endure what she did daily, internalising it all mad believing the cutting words her 'father' would say to her.
I loved Tori and her devotion to her friend and Maverick with his determination to make Charlie see what he could - that she was beautiful. There was a point where I really wanted to slap him!
I cried I giggled and absolutely recommend this book.
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I loved Tori and her devotion to her friend and Maverick with his determination to make Charlie see what he could - that she was beautiful. There was a point where I really wanted to slap him!
I cried I giggled and absolutely recommend this book.
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Love this book!!! The high school drama mixed with a love story is fantastic read. All girls my age would love this. The music element makes this a better read.
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When not writing or updating her Into the Night Reviews book blog, you will find Heather curled on the couch reading, surrounded by her children and four dogs. Her cravings for music and books are insatiable. One of her favorite things to do is sing and used to have a dream of becoming a singer. The dream has since changed and is now to become a full time writer. She holds a strong anti-bullying c...more
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“I pull my iPod out of my backpack and plug it in. It's the first thing I do every time I get in it, like a ritual. Music soothes the soul; at least it helps soothe mine.”
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