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The Consequences of Forever
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The first book in a series of five.
Getting pregnant two months shy of her sixteenth birthday was never part of Lainey Winslow’s plan. Then again, meeting Adam Montgomery on a cool summer night wasn’t either.
Faced with the hardest decision of her life, Lainey chooses Adam and their baby. But motherhood in high school isn’t something that can ever be handled with ease and Adam’s promises of forever only do so much to help. With summer long behind them and an uncertain future looming ahead of them, will Lainey and Adam figure out how to make it work?
'The Consequences of Forever' is a story about first love, friendship and the meaning of family.
The first book in a series of five.
Getting pregnant two months shy of her sixteenth birthday was never part of Lainey Winslow’s plan. Then again, meeting Adam Montgomery on a cool summer night wasn’t either.
Faced with the hardest decision of her life, Lainey chooses Adam and their baby. But motherhood in high school isn’t something that can ever be handled with ease and Adam’s promises of forever only do so much to help. With summer long behind them and an uncertain future looming ahead of them, will Lainey and Adam figure out how to make it work?
'The Consequences of Forever' is a story about first love, friendship and the meaning of family.
367 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2013
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About the author
Kaitlyn Oruska
8 books52 followersMission Statement:
I might never become your favorite author, and I don’t always believe in happy endings.
I don’t know how to play the game, and I don’t want to learn.
But I promise this:
Every story I write will have pieces of my soul embedded in the pages.
Every character I breathe life into will exist forever in my heart.
And I will love my art with an aching intensity that will never fade or cease.
I’m a work in progress, but aren’t we all?
I might never become your favorite author, and I don’t always believe in happy endings.
I don’t know how to play the game, and I don’t want to learn.
But I promise this:
Every story I write will have pieces of my soul embedded in the pages.
Every character I breathe life into will exist forever in my heart.
And I will love my art with an aching intensity that will never fade or cease.
I’m a work in progress, but aren’t we all?
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June 18, 2013
I am so breathless after this book. I have never read a book so close to my heart as this one. The story is of Lainey and Adam and how they cope and deal with teen pregnancy. There are so many fractured pieces of life that came together to make the book have life of its own. There were many times I felt Lainey was thinking the same things I have thought. The story was so beautifully written I am still in awe. I found myself falling for Adam and his absolute faith in his love for Lainey and their baby. I can honestly say I was always waiting for the last shoe to drop and Adam turn into a typical teen boy. I am beyond happy that it never happened.
I was a girl who got pregnant at 16 and felt all the fear, anger, and doubt that Lainey felt. I however did not have an Adam which is why I guess I was waiting for all that to end. I also did not have a mom like Lainey. I guess really I did not have a dad either but Lainey did not have much of one herself. I did have my own Julia to help me. She was just as wonderful. I know teenage pregnancy is not all happily ever after but why can't it be. We hear and see all the negative but I always prefer the positive. Lainey did not have it easy and as any normal girl had her doubts about everything. I believe in the end she had faith in herself and Adam and that was the most important thing for her to gain.
My two favorite parts...
“I really do. I don’t think loving someone for the rest
of your life is as hard as everyone makes it out to
be. In fact, I think it’s the best thing a person can
ever do.”
“What about the negatives?” I pressed. “If
you fall in love young and stay with that person
forever, then you run the risk of never falling in love
again. That sounds sad.”
He lifted my face by hooking his finger
under my chin, and smiled down at me. “You’re
such a pessimist,” he scolded me gently. “Falling in
love young doesn’t mean missing out on falling in
love ever again, it just means falling in love with
that person more and more every day you’re with
them. And you, Lainey Winslow, I plan on falling in
love with more than once.”
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We fell silent then, a comfortable, united
silence. I relaxed back into the bed, thinking about
how this was truly the end of an era in my life. I
could never go back from here. I could never be a
child again, not even a teenager. It was sad, but the
love I felt for Harper overpowered that. I’d do what
I would have to do, for her. I’d give up whatever I
had to give up, and overcome whatever struggles
were thrown my way, as long as it meant giving her
everything she needed and deserved.
I’d never been a selfish person, but I’ve
never considered myself to be necessarily selfless,
either. I’d had hopes and dreams for myself, but they
seemed to dim in comparison for the things I wanted
for Harper. I wondered if that were normal, if all
mothers felt that their lives lost a little bit of
importance in comparison to the lives of their
children. All I wanted to do was take care of her.
I was a girl who got pregnant at 16 and felt all the fear, anger, and doubt that Lainey felt. I however did not have an Adam which is why I guess I was waiting for all that to end. I also did not have a mom like Lainey. I guess really I did not have a dad either but Lainey did not have much of one herself. I did have my own Julia to help me. She was just as wonderful. I know teenage pregnancy is not all happily ever after but why can't it be. We hear and see all the negative but I always prefer the positive. Lainey did not have it easy and as any normal girl had her doubts about everything. I believe in the end she had faith in herself and Adam and that was the most important thing for her to gain.
My two favorite parts...
“I really do. I don’t think loving someone for the rest
of your life is as hard as everyone makes it out to
be. In fact, I think it’s the best thing a person can
ever do.”
“What about the negatives?” I pressed. “If
you fall in love young and stay with that person
forever, then you run the risk of never falling in love
again. That sounds sad.”
He lifted my face by hooking his finger
under my chin, and smiled down at me. “You’re
such a pessimist,” he scolded me gently. “Falling in
love young doesn’t mean missing out on falling in
love ever again, it just means falling in love with
that person more and more every day you’re with
them. And you, Lainey Winslow, I plan on falling in
love with more than once.”
---------
We fell silent then, a comfortable, united
silence. I relaxed back into the bed, thinking about
how this was truly the end of an era in my life. I
could never go back from here. I could never be a
child again, not even a teenager. It was sad, but the
love I felt for Harper overpowered that. I’d do what
I would have to do, for her. I’d give up whatever I
had to give up, and overcome whatever struggles
were thrown my way, as long as it meant giving her
everything she needed and deserved.
I’d never been a selfish person, but I’ve
never considered myself to be necessarily selfless,
either. I’d had hopes and dreams for myself, but they
seemed to dim in comparison for the things I wanted
for Harper. I wondered if that were normal, if all
mothers felt that their lives lost a little bit of
importance in comparison to the lives of their
children. All I wanted to do was take care of her.
November 6, 2013
I enjoyed this book overall. There was quite a few typos and sentences that could have used some thorough editing, but overall it didn't affect the quality of the writing.
I feel that Kaitlyn Oruska portrayed teen pregnancy fairly acurately, and the love between Adam and Lainey was touching. They were very committed to each other, as well as the baby depite all of the fear and uncertainty. At the end of the day, no matter what life threw at them they were going to face it together, which is something that I can respect in a relationship.
I wish I could give more stars to this book, but the drama that kept popping up from every direction was dragging on me a bit. It's not that it didn't make for a compelling story..Simply that I have a low tolerance to drama and there was alot of it in this book. It didn't cheapen the story, and certainly did add character developement with everything that Lainey had to overcome, it was just a little exhausting.
The other issue I had with the book was Lainey. I enjoyed her character for the most part. She was was certainly more mature and reserved than her sister Hannah, as well as most of the other teens that are depicted, which made it much easier to like her, despite all of the ups and downs she faced during the story. I just wish she would have grown more of a backbone, and spoken up more. She had no problem detaling what she would like to say in her head, but very rarely did she ever say that to the people who deserved to hear the cold cut truth. In this aspect, I wish I could have seen some growth from her. Even by the end of the novel, there was still so much that I feel she should have said to her family. Things that she deserved to say, and that they deserved to hear.
Anyways, in conclusion, I did enjoy this book alot. The novel ends with the delivery of Adam and Lainey's baby, who is healthy and very much loved by both of them. It was a heartwarming scene that left a smile on my face.
I was initially happy and excited to learn of a seccond book in this series, continuing on with parenthood and the everyday life that Adam and Lainey will face, however after reading the reviews, I do not know if I'll read it.
That more than anything describes, I think, my feelings on this book. I don't know if I can face more drama and heartwrentching issues, which is sounds like Book 2 is full of. Maybe one day I will, but for now I'm satisfied and feeling happy after reading this book.
Kaitlyn Oruska should be proud that her writing can inspire such emotional responses from readers.
I feel that Kaitlyn Oruska portrayed teen pregnancy fairly acurately, and the love between Adam and Lainey was touching. They were very committed to each other, as well as the baby depite all of the fear and uncertainty. At the end of the day, no matter what life threw at them they were going to face it together, which is something that I can respect in a relationship.
I wish I could give more stars to this book, but the drama that kept popping up from every direction was dragging on me a bit. It's not that it didn't make for a compelling story..Simply that I have a low tolerance to drama and there was alot of it in this book. It didn't cheapen the story, and certainly did add character developement with everything that Lainey had to overcome, it was just a little exhausting.
The other issue I had with the book was Lainey. I enjoyed her character for the most part. She was was certainly more mature and reserved than her sister Hannah, as well as most of the other teens that are depicted, which made it much easier to like her, despite all of the ups and downs she faced during the story. I just wish she would have grown more of a backbone, and spoken up more. She had no problem detaling what she would like to say in her head, but very rarely did she ever say that to the people who deserved to hear the cold cut truth. In this aspect, I wish I could have seen some growth from her. Even by the end of the novel, there was still so much that I feel she should have said to her family. Things that she deserved to say, and that they deserved to hear.
Anyways, in conclusion, I did enjoy this book alot. The novel ends with the delivery of Adam and Lainey's baby, who is healthy and very much loved by both of them. It was a heartwarming scene that left a smile on my face.
I was initially happy and excited to learn of a seccond book in this series, continuing on with parenthood and the everyday life that Adam and Lainey will face, however after reading the reviews, I do not know if I'll read it.
That more than anything describes, I think, my feelings on this book. I don't know if I can face more drama and heartwrentching issues, which is sounds like Book 2 is full of. Maybe one day I will, but for now I'm satisfied and feeling happy after reading this book.
Kaitlyn Oruska should be proud that her writing can inspire such emotional responses from readers.
September 19, 2013
I really liked this book as it belonged to the genre of books I like to read (YA romance/Teen pregnancies). The characters I liked the most were Hannah (funny and defended her stepsister), Adam (sweet and caring) and Lainey (she was different, in a good way). I hated Nora because she wanted to be the boss of Lainey and make all the decisions for her and that wasn't fair. She didn't want Lainey to make her own choices with Adam. The pregnancy was difficult for Lainey because of various things/people but then she found Adam's mum and dad who were willing to guide and help both of them financially. I think Lainey was a very lucky girl to have Adam supporting her and taking care of her and their baby. I really liked how the book ended and can't wait to read "The heart of a girl".
In my opinion it is the best book I ever read about teen pregnancy because the story was very realistic and one could feel and relate to all the emotions the characters were going trough.
Thank you Kaitlyn Oruska for an amazing book :) The Consequences of Forever
In my opinion it is the best book I ever read about teen pregnancy because the story was very realistic and one could feel and relate to all the emotions the characters were going trough.
Thank you Kaitlyn Oruska for an amazing book :) The Consequences of Forever
June 16, 2013
This book was fantastic going through all the stages of laineys trials and tribulations I felt her pain her fears her happiness her angst Adam was an all round mr wonderful and I felt the situation they were in not many teenage guys would stick around but he was different he was a real man his family were loving and accepting I couldn't stand Nora or Michael they were so selfish and def no role models Lila was and has always been about herself and I felt heartache over her treatment of lainey lucky she had beautiful Hannah she was a sister in every sense of the word and that really meant a lot to Lainey I would love to read more about life with harper and maybe even a book for Hannah def an author to watch def worth the money and time!!
December 22, 2013
This book was so engaging and really good. It is a young adult so don't expect any hot/sexy scenes; however it is sweet and romantic.
It is about teenage pregnancy and deals with the effects of being young and thinking that this couldn't happen to you. The characters in this book (Adam and Lainey) are young 18 and 15 respectively) and well they seem very mature for their age. I loved the fact that he was so supportive. In contrast, Lainey's parents who were so not there and unsupportive.
This book ends on a happy note, but it is part of a series. I liked it so much and I invested so much on these wonderful characters that I plan to continue reading the next books.
It is about teenage pregnancy and deals with the effects of being young and thinking that this couldn't happen to you. The characters in this book (Adam and Lainey) are young 18 and 15 respectively) and well they seem very mature for their age. I loved the fact that he was so supportive. In contrast, Lainey's parents who were so not there and unsupportive.
This book ends on a happy note, but it is part of a series. I liked it so much and I invested so much on these wonderful characters that I plan to continue reading the next books.
January 4, 2015
Actual rating - 3.5
This was a decent read.
I felt sorry for Lainey because of the situation she was in. Being pregnant at 16 would be a hard and scary thing to go through, especially when your own mother walked out on you as a baby.
I was really glad that she had her step sister Hannah and Adam's mum that she could turn to, as her father and step mother weren't much help at all.
I'll defiantly be reading the rest of the series soon.
This was a decent read.
I felt sorry for Lainey because of the situation she was in. Being pregnant at 16 would be a hard and scary thing to go through, especially when your own mother walked out on you as a baby.
I was really glad that she had her step sister Hannah and Adam's mum that she could turn to, as her father and step mother weren't much help at all.
I'll defiantly be reading the rest of the series soon.
July 3, 2013
This book reminded me once again to never judge the content by the cover. At first glance of the young couple holding hands on the beach, I thought "Oh great, another 'chick lit' novel." I was pleasantly proven wrong, as this author has written a witty, genuine, and heart-warming story about a pair of love-struck teens thrown into parenthood that you don't have to be a teenager to appreciate. Granted, I've never been a teen mom, so I can't comment on the accuracy of the whole pregnancy process, or the struggles teen moms face. But as a fan of Sarah Dessen books, this novel is written in a similarly candid way that didn't reek of cliches or beat the reader over the head with preaching. It's very straight-forward and the protagonist, Lainey, is easy to relate to. She's 15 years old and in love for the first time, and while her situation isn't exactly enviable, readers will cheer for her anyway.
A few minor nitpicks, however. The pregnancy is sometimes referred to as being a 'mistake,' which makes me wonder: what, exactly, was the 'mistake'? Having sex in the first place -- Lainey is 15 going-on-16, her boyfriend is 17 going-on-18 -- or just having a baby because of it? As previously mentioned, this is not a preachy novel, so there's no statement made about whether it's a good idea for teens to be having sex...or just having sex without birth control (and even then, pregnancy is always a risk, even if it's less than 1%). I don't think Lainey's condition was written in such a way that endorses being sexually active, but it's not a cautionary tale either. In that sense, the author does a good job of allowing the reader to form his/her own moral conclusions.
*Spoiler alert*
My second nitpick is the relationship between Lainey and her boyfriend, Adam. He's very loving and committed to her when she tells him she's pregnant: almost too much. I had to keep reminding myself that the relationship was between two teenagers, not full-fledged adults, as their relationship seemed far too mature, and therefore slightly unrealistic. I don't mean to sound like I'm hating on teenagers, but the sad reality is that there are far more teen moms than active teen fathers. At any rate, for the sake of the story, I'm glad that Adam turned out not to be a complete toolbag. It gives the reader something to aspire to.
I hope to see a sequel from this author about "life after baby."
A few minor nitpicks, however. The pregnancy is sometimes referred to as being a 'mistake,' which makes me wonder: what, exactly, was the 'mistake'? Having sex in the first place -- Lainey is 15 going-on-16, her boyfriend is 17 going-on-18 -- or just having a baby because of it? As previously mentioned, this is not a preachy novel, so there's no statement made about whether it's a good idea for teens to be having sex...or just having sex without birth control (and even then, pregnancy is always a risk, even if it's less than 1%). I don't think Lainey's condition was written in such a way that endorses being sexually active, but it's not a cautionary tale either. In that sense, the author does a good job of allowing the reader to form his/her own moral conclusions.
*Spoiler alert*
My second nitpick is the relationship between Lainey and her boyfriend, Adam. He's very loving and committed to her when she tells him she's pregnant: almost too much. I had to keep reminding myself that the relationship was between two teenagers, not full-fledged adults, as their relationship seemed far too mature, and therefore slightly unrealistic. I don't mean to sound like I'm hating on teenagers, but the sad reality is that there are far more teen moms than active teen fathers. At any rate, for the sake of the story, I'm glad that Adam turned out not to be a complete toolbag. It gives the reader something to aspire to.
I hope to see a sequel from this author about "life after baby."
July 12, 2014
This book is what I've been looking for all this time!I was intrigued from the summary already but when I read the from the very first sentence,
Getting pregnant at 16 is not the wisest situation a girl wants to get into, not when a bright future awaits you, and not when the relationship is still young, but the important thing is whether you accept the consequences of your actions or take the easy way out. Lainey chose former, but things were not easy. What I liked the most about this book is that, Adam chose to be a man and took responsibility for his actions, which is very rare thing for teenage boys to do. I am awed by his determination to give Lainey a family. Giving up college and staying in Haven when all of his friends went away to study, Lainey was doubtful about the pregnancy, worried on how she will be a mother when she didn't had one, not really. but with Adam's love, they both made it through. <3 I hated both Nora and Lila, They're both acting like idk, bitches or insensitive. But like what they say, we lose things because better things are about to come and enter Julia.. She was the type of mother-in-law every girl dreams to have. She's understanding and loving. And what would this novel be, without Hannah? She's sometimes annoying and impulsive but I'd like to thank her existence, because if she didn't want to go to the party that night, Lainey and Adam wouldn't kiss, they won't be together, and Lainey won't get pregnant. Therefore, no Harper. :)
The novel was beautifully written and simple but it would really get to you. You'd feel every emotion and feels like you're with Lainey as she deals with the challenges thrown her way. She and Adam, despite the young age, handled most situations maturely. If only other young couple would act like them, there'd be lesser children growing up with a single parent. This is so far the best young love story I've ever read. It made me believe that young love can survive if two people are determined to make it work. <3 <3 <3
Thank you Kaitlyn for a very wonderful story. <3 You are truly an amazing writer and I am glad I had the chance to talk to you. :)
"If anyone would have told me that my summer would start with Adam Montgomery, I never would have believed them."I was hooked! I finished this book in less than 7 hours.. The story was too sweet and not so tragic and very realistic.. :)
Getting pregnant at 16 is not the wisest situation a girl wants to get into, not when a bright future awaits you, and not when the relationship is still young, but the important thing is whether you accept the consequences of your actions or take the easy way out. Lainey chose former, but things were not easy. What I liked the most about this book is that, Adam chose to be a man and took responsibility for his actions, which is very rare thing for teenage boys to do. I am awed by his determination to give Lainey a family. Giving up college and staying in Haven when all of his friends went away to study, Lainey was doubtful about the pregnancy, worried on how she will be a mother when she didn't had one, not really. but with Adam's love, they both made it through. <3 I hated both Nora and Lila, They're both acting like idk, bitches or insensitive. But like what they say, we lose things because better things are about to come and enter Julia.. She was the type of mother-in-law every girl dreams to have. She's understanding and loving. And what would this novel be, without Hannah? She's sometimes annoying and impulsive but I'd like to thank her existence, because if she didn't want to go to the party that night, Lainey and Adam wouldn't kiss, they won't be together, and Lainey won't get pregnant. Therefore, no Harper. :)
The novel was beautifully written and simple but it would really get to you. You'd feel every emotion and feels like you're with Lainey as she deals with the challenges thrown her way. She and Adam, despite the young age, handled most situations maturely. If only other young couple would act like them, there'd be lesser children growing up with a single parent. This is so far the best young love story I've ever read. It made me believe that young love can survive if two people are determined to make it work. <3 <3 <3
Thank you Kaitlyn for a very wonderful story. <3 You are truly an amazing writer and I am glad I had the chance to talk to you. :)
June 21, 2013
I met Kaitlyn online when I was 14-15 (so at least ten years ago), and even then, she seemed so mature in the way she expressed her thoughts in writing, so this book shouldn't have surprised me in the least. I should have known she had this in her. But when I read The Consequences of Forever, I was very impressed with her ability to make characters come to life. I can honestly say Kaitlyn is an inspiring writer. Her writing is beautiful and simple, leaving the richness for the personalities of her characters and not for drawn out descriptions of settings.
The story of Lainey's pregnancy may seem a little too easy to readers at first, but don't be fooled. Lainey's situation is not an uncommon one, and when it happens, more often than not, there is someone who is supportive and things end up coming together. Not everything is drama all the time. This book, to me, seems like a realistic portrayal of teenage pregnancy, setting aside Adam's devotion to Lainey and determination to make things work. Others are right in pointing out that many teenage guys would not stick around the way Adam did. Adam's character is out-of-the-ordinary, definitely, but he has also had past experiences (that many teenage guys DON'T have) that fuel his desire to keep his family intact. Lainey's relationship with members of her family become strained, she has people from her past suddenly step in and try to take over, and she has heart-breaking decisions to make. In the beginning, Lainey seems so young and fragile; by the end, she seems mature and more in control, more able to make the decisions she feels she must make.
I particularly appreciated Hannah's character as the note of levity in Lainey's life. Whenever Hannah was around, I was always on the edge of my seat, because you never know with Hannah. She is a fun, vibrant character who would turn fierce in an instant to protect Lainey from anyone she even thought may be causing her trouble.
I will miss these characters until the next book.
The story of Lainey's pregnancy may seem a little too easy to readers at first, but don't be fooled. Lainey's situation is not an uncommon one, and when it happens, more often than not, there is someone who is supportive and things end up coming together. Not everything is drama all the time. This book, to me, seems like a realistic portrayal of teenage pregnancy, setting aside Adam's devotion to Lainey and determination to make things work. Others are right in pointing out that many teenage guys would not stick around the way Adam did. Adam's character is out-of-the-ordinary, definitely, but he has also had past experiences (that many teenage guys DON'T have) that fuel his desire to keep his family intact. Lainey's relationship with members of her family become strained, she has people from her past suddenly step in and try to take over, and she has heart-breaking decisions to make. In the beginning, Lainey seems so young and fragile; by the end, she seems mature and more in control, more able to make the decisions she feels she must make.
I particularly appreciated Hannah's character as the note of levity in Lainey's life. Whenever Hannah was around, I was always on the edge of my seat, because you never know with Hannah. She is a fun, vibrant character who would turn fierce in an instant to protect Lainey from anyone she even thought may be causing her trouble.
I will miss these characters until the next book.
August 18, 2013
There's a beautiful thing about realistic fiction. It takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary, the mundane to the beautiful, and those who we never took a second glance at; a neighbor, someone walking their dog, or a person living in a different part of the world, and suddenly they become alarmingly existent.
I started this book two weeks ago and finally savored the last drop of it today. This book spoke volumes in its silence and every chapter needed to be pondered as each character was brought to life in my head.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pretending I'm the innocent damsel who falls in love with a billionaire only to question whether or not its going to work because of all his emotional baggage. Those stories are light, airy, and entertaining. But Kaitlyn Oruska's story is multidimensional, realistic and thought provoking. There was never a part of this story that was unrealistic. Even the instances that I was annoyed with their behaviors, it was still consistent with that 15-17 year old mentality. But even within those small annoyances, the author dropped pieces of genius in her writing, making certain lines stand out among a paragraph, where I found myself stopping to highlight them.
This book is literary fiction for any teenager. Getting pregnant at fifteen can't be an easy situation to deal with and this story sweeps you right into it. I honestly felt confused, desperate, lonely and scared. But there were other times when I was happy, hopeful and nostalgic. This story really does have it all.
4.5 Stars
I started this book two weeks ago and finally savored the last drop of it today. This book spoke volumes in its silence and every chapter needed to be pondered as each character was brought to life in my head.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pretending I'm the innocent damsel who falls in love with a billionaire only to question whether or not its going to work because of all his emotional baggage. Those stories are light, airy, and entertaining. But Kaitlyn Oruska's story is multidimensional, realistic and thought provoking. There was never a part of this story that was unrealistic. Even the instances that I was annoyed with their behaviors, it was still consistent with that 15-17 year old mentality. But even within those small annoyances, the author dropped pieces of genius in her writing, making certain lines stand out among a paragraph, where I found myself stopping to highlight them.
This book is literary fiction for any teenager. Getting pregnant at fifteen can't be an easy situation to deal with and this story sweeps you right into it. I honestly felt confused, desperate, lonely and scared. But there were other times when I was happy, hopeful and nostalgic. This story really does have it all.
4.5 Stars
August 17, 2013
“Girl” books aren’t usually my thing. In fact, I’m trying to think of one I actually finished reading, but can’t. That right there tells you how much I enjoyed this book. I was drawn to it because of the synopsis and once I started reading the first few pages of the book itself, I knew that Lainey and I were going to get along just fine.
This book is a mature and realistic look at teen pregnancy. The main character, Lainey, has to endure a nine month roller coaster ride, and I felt like I was right there in the seat next to her.
The author, Kaitlyn Oruska, did a great job creating lots of ups and downs, and loop -D-doos. I’d often finish a chapter and have to stop and catch my breath.
This book stirred my emotions. It brought both laughter and tears. (The happy and sad kind.) And it even made me angry a few times.
A book that makes you feel something is well written.
It was easy to fall in love with the good guys, and fall in hate with the bad guys. It took both to make this story come to life, and I think it had the perfect mix of both.
I won’t say how it ends, but it made me cry.
This book is a mature and realistic look at teen pregnancy. The main character, Lainey, has to endure a nine month roller coaster ride, and I felt like I was right there in the seat next to her.
The author, Kaitlyn Oruska, did a great job creating lots of ups and downs, and loop -D-doos. I’d often finish a chapter and have to stop and catch my breath.
This book stirred my emotions. It brought both laughter and tears. (The happy and sad kind.) And it even made me angry a few times.
A book that makes you feel something is well written.
It was easy to fall in love with the good guys, and fall in hate with the bad guys. It took both to make this story come to life, and I think it had the perfect mix of both.
I won’t say how it ends, but it made me cry.
June 21, 2013
I loved this book. I really liked the relationship between Adam and Lainey. I thought they were very sweet together. A little naive on the protection stuff but they are teenagers and lets face it that's how they think.
I did not like Lainey's family except for Hannah and Mason. I loved Julia and i was happy that she was so supportive. I am sure not all teen pregnancies end up as happy as this as far as having a good job and a place to live for free but i was rooting for them so i was glad that they had this support.
i felt like they loved not only each other but their baby and i am rooting for them in the second book!
and i loved the baby's name :)
I did not like Lainey's family except for Hannah and Mason. I loved Julia and i was happy that she was so supportive. I am sure not all teen pregnancies end up as happy as this as far as having a good job and a place to live for free but i was rooting for them so i was glad that they had this support.
i felt like they loved not only each other but their baby and i am rooting for them in the second book!
and i loved the baby's name :)
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June 13, 2013
I enjoy this book! It kept you intrigued and connecting with the characters. You get to see what their struggles were and the difficultly of being pregnant at a young age. The family dynamics was very complex but you get where Lainey and Adam comes from and how it shape the characters. They starts off immuture but as the story progress they become mature. It a great book and hope there be a series with Hannah.
August 15, 2013
Good Book!!!!
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February 7, 2014Wow
Need more guys like Adam even though he is young he makes a responsible decision to be there for laney and Harper. Young love story was really good.
Need more guys like Adam even though he is young he makes a responsible decision to be there for laney and Harper. Young love story was really good.
June 23, 2014
Great beginning to a great series.
February 9, 2017
I thought I wasn't going to like this book because it was about high schoolers but it was amazing
May 14, 2015
Sweet lovely story!
March 30, 2019
Enjoyed the story overall. Wanted more insight to the characters though. Also, lots of typos.
October 23, 2013
Original review can be found at: http://collegeforthewin.wordpress.com...
The Consequences of Forever is a story about a teenage girl named Lainey whose life changes completely after realizing that she’s pregnant at 15. The novel follows Lainey and her boyfriend Adam as they struggle with the idea that they’re going to have a child.
This is my first foray into this type of novel. I’ve always been a mystery and thriller reader, so I was hesitant at first to check it out. However, in an effort to expand my genre horizons, I pushed myself to get the book and see what it was about. I was very pleasantly surprised at the story the author told us through Lainey’s eyes. The plot itself is very straightforward: a girl she finds out she is pregnant, deals with the ramifications of being pregnant in high school. However, what really makes the book truly shine is the characters that the author brings to life.
I instantly found myself liking Lainey from the beginning of the book. She was grounded, idealistic, if a bit insecure at times. She wasn’t angsty or annoying, traits I often found in stories starring teenagers. The emotions she felt and her reactions to her pregnancy seemed realistic to me. Her boyfriend, Adam, was very supportive of her upon learning about it, yet still exhibited enough flaws as a character to make him seem human, rather than an idealistic caricature he seemed like at first glance.
The author did a great job of developing their relationship. I could sense how much they’ve matured as individuals as well as a couple from the beginning of the book to the end. I noticed growth in not only them, but even the several supporting characters they interacted with. This attention to detail to every character introduced is what really made the story feel organic and engaging.
The title of the book seemed a bit cliché at first, but it makes a lot of sense within the context of the story. It really takes until the end of the book to appreciate the choice of words in the title. I thought that was pretty nifty, though I can see how it may scare away new readers of the genre.
The only things that bothered me in the book were the over-explanation of some things and their redundancy. A lot of times I felt the monologues were necessary, really driving the point across. But sometimes I felt as if Lainey kept making the same point over and over, and it seemed to slow down the plot progression. A lot of the chapters consisted of minute details that made it feel like I was reading a teenage girl’s diary, but I will admit some of those details really added to some of the revelations that came afterwards.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Though I’ve never been pregnant, I felt I could relate to many of Lainey’s worries, such as dealing with a broken family, judgment from peers, and uncertainty of the future. Problems that may seem minor to others can mean the world to the individual facing them. We all face personal battles, and Lainey’s experience was inspiring, to say the least.
I would definitely recommend this book to readers looking for an inspiring read and like detailed character growth in their stories.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
The Consequences of Forever is a story about a teenage girl named Lainey whose life changes completely after realizing that she’s pregnant at 15. The novel follows Lainey and her boyfriend Adam as they struggle with the idea that they’re going to have a child.
This is my first foray into this type of novel. I’ve always been a mystery and thriller reader, so I was hesitant at first to check it out. However, in an effort to expand my genre horizons, I pushed myself to get the book and see what it was about. I was very pleasantly surprised at the story the author told us through Lainey’s eyes. The plot itself is very straightforward: a girl she finds out she is pregnant, deals with the ramifications of being pregnant in high school. However, what really makes the book truly shine is the characters that the author brings to life.
I instantly found myself liking Lainey from the beginning of the book. She was grounded, idealistic, if a bit insecure at times. She wasn’t angsty or annoying, traits I often found in stories starring teenagers. The emotions she felt and her reactions to her pregnancy seemed realistic to me. Her boyfriend, Adam, was very supportive of her upon learning about it, yet still exhibited enough flaws as a character to make him seem human, rather than an idealistic caricature he seemed like at first glance.
The author did a great job of developing their relationship. I could sense how much they’ve matured as individuals as well as a couple from the beginning of the book to the end. I noticed growth in not only them, but even the several supporting characters they interacted with. This attention to detail to every character introduced is what really made the story feel organic and engaging.
The title of the book seemed a bit cliché at first, but it makes a lot of sense within the context of the story. It really takes until the end of the book to appreciate the choice of words in the title. I thought that was pretty nifty, though I can see how it may scare away new readers of the genre.
The only things that bothered me in the book were the over-explanation of some things and their redundancy. A lot of times I felt the monologues were necessary, really driving the point across. But sometimes I felt as if Lainey kept making the same point over and over, and it seemed to slow down the plot progression. A lot of the chapters consisted of minute details that made it feel like I was reading a teenage girl’s diary, but I will admit some of those details really added to some of the revelations that came afterwards.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Though I’ve never been pregnant, I felt I could relate to many of Lainey’s worries, such as dealing with a broken family, judgment from peers, and uncertainty of the future. Problems that may seem minor to others can mean the world to the individual facing them. We all face personal battles, and Lainey’s experience was inspiring, to say the least.
I would definitely recommend this book to readers looking for an inspiring read and like detailed character growth in their stories.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
July 3, 2013
This was a good story of a young girl, Lainey getting pregnant at the tender age of sixteen. Her initial reactions deemed true to what a sixteen year old girl in that situation would feel. I loved how Adam (the father of the baby) was so loving and supportive of Lainey and he got major brownie points in my book for stepping up and taking responsibility from the get go.
Though there was a secret about Adam that I was not expecting, and it kind of made me wonder whether he ever got "The Birds And The Bees talk." Hannah and Lainey's parents were just sorry excuses and don't even get me started on Lila, or should I say Houdini..
Adams parent were great, his mom Julia was the mother that Lainey never had and his dad Neil though not proud of his son's choices stuck behind him no matter what.
Lainey's sister Hannah was probably one of my favorite characters. She was funny, witty, spoke the truth, sometimes without thinking, and stood up for Lainey. I was rooting for her and Nolan, even if I wanted to smack the crap out of him a couple times. There was a good ending for Lainey, Adam, and the littlest Montgomery baby. Though I wouldn't mind for Hannah and Nolan to get a story..
My review also posted at: http://jesstimetoread.blogspot.com
Though there was a secret about Adam that I was not expecting, and it kind of made me wonder whether he ever got "The Birds And The Bees talk." Hannah and Lainey's parents were just sorry excuses and don't even get me started on Lila, or should I say Houdini..
Adams parent were great, his mom Julia was the mother that Lainey never had and his dad Neil though not proud of his son's choices stuck behind him no matter what.
Lainey's sister Hannah was probably one of my favorite characters. She was funny, witty, spoke the truth, sometimes without thinking, and stood up for Lainey. I was rooting for her and Nolan, even if I wanted to smack the crap out of him a couple times. There was a good ending for Lainey, Adam, and the littlest Montgomery baby. Though I wouldn't mind for Hannah and Nolan to get a story..
My review also posted at: http://jesstimetoread.blogspot.com
June 21, 2013
This book was ok. Lainey was too bitchy for me. She kept making everything about her, and while I get she was the one who was pregnant, she kept making Adam feel like crap and feel guilty for talking her into keeping the baby, and she never wanted it, but he gave her the choice and told her to have it, and if she didn't want it, he would raise it, so she had a choice. I know when you're a teen, everything seems like the end of the world, but being a bitch to one of very few guys who would stick around and help you take care of his child was a really shitty thing to do!
October 18, 2013
This book surprised me! It was a good quick read about a topic i don't read usually: teen pregnancy. Adam is perfect and I didn't think Lainey felt the same (the way it was portrayed). I want to read the next book about Lainey dealing with motherhood, and where Lainey and Adam are in their relationship.
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November 27, 2013*Re-edited November 2013
The second book in the Haven Series, The Heart of a Girl, is now available:
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The second book in the Haven Series, The Heart of a Girl, is now available:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
December 27, 2013
Very TeenNick/Lifetime
September 22, 2013
Loved this book and the story. It was not typical but it was believable. You will enjoy
November 12, 2013
Pretty good. There were so many editing issues that distracted me from the story.
July 15, 2015
4 Out Of 5 Star
I really Love the book I was Inspirational and how teenagers become mothers what life with a child. And I was like the show 16 and pregnant
I really Love the book I was Inspirational and how teenagers become mothers what life with a child. And I was like the show 16 and pregnant
September 7, 2015
Love
A must read!! Absolutely loved this book!! Would be a great read for teen pregnancy also!!! Definitely recommend it! Great
A must read!! Absolutely loved this book!! Would be a great read for teen pregnancy also!!! Definitely recommend it! Great
October 27, 2015
I really really loved this book. I was a teen mom myself and I found this book highly relatable. I fell in love with the characters and felt really connected to them.
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