Flat-Out Love (Flat-Out Love, #1) in The Indie Bookshelf

Jun 18, 2011 Jenny - TotallybookedBlog rated it it was amazing

I loved this book.

I had rated it but not reviewed it which I didn't feel had done it justice.

This book contained some of the most wonderfully crafted characters you could meet.

Loved the FB status updates! They had me giggling out loud at times.

Matt was just adorable and you instantly warm to him. I loved his quirky sense of humour.

I read this in on sitting and what a great read it was. I went through a lot of emotions from laughing to crying and enjoyed this book immensely.

This author definitely ...more

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Sep 11, 2011 Splage rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: highly-recommended-by-others, 2011-read, beta-hero, emotional-made-me-cry-lump-in-thr, contemporary, 3rd-party-mistress-boyfriend-girlfr, sex-clean-very-mild, hero-heroine-virgin-innocent, pretends-to-be-someone-else, unconventional-romance

Wonderful read, beautifully written, with quite a curve ball!! I felt the big twist coming, but I wasn't sure it was the ending I wanted. This one is a thinker for me because even though it was a HEA, it wasn't overwhelming perfect, but it was romantic for a final kiss. I would say it was a mature Young Adult read and anxious to see what my daughter thinks about it.

The characters were well developed and Julie was so mature and independent for an 18 yr old. She was so comfortable in this messed

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Jun 19, 2012 Kathy Ann rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, new-adult, romance, purchased, emotional, college

Updated review for Oct 3:
Julie Seagle finds herself unexpectedly without a place to live just a few days before her freshman year of college is about to begin. Through a bazaar twist of fate she ends up staying with her Mom's college roommate and her somewhat dysfunctional family. Julie knows that there is something unusual about the family she is staying with but she can't help but fall in love with each of them.

I loved watching Julie grow and get to know quirky Celeste, adventurous Finn, and b Updated review for Oct 3:
Julie Seagle finds herself unexpectedly without a place to live just a few days before her freshman year of college is about to begin. Through a bazaar twist of fate she ends up staying with her Mom's college roommate and her somewhat dysfunctional family. Julie knows that there is something unusual about the family she is staying with but she can't help but fall in love with each of them.

I loved watching Julie grow and get to know quirky Celeste, adventurous Finn, and brainy but hilarious Matt. From Celeste`s endearing social awkwardness to Matt`s funny geek t-shirts I flat-out loved this book and its complex set of characters. In the end this is the timeless story of family, love, and loss told in an extraordinary way.

This book was truly something remarkable. A book that stays with you long after you turn the last page. It's not often you come across a book that has a truly unique premise (I can't say too much without giving away the surprise so just trust me on this). Each character was fully developed, lovable, and real. There were laughs, there were tears, and there was heart. As Jessica Park has said, "Lots of love, hinges, parachutes, and fonts for you!" 5 shining stars for this brilliant buried treasure you won't want to miss!

“So we've pulled the chute, and we're drifting, riding the sky. It's just you and me. You can hear me now that we're falling like this, remember? I tell you that I don't want this to end. I don't want to land and reach the real world, because I like our world up here better.”
― Jessica Park, Flat-Out Love

Original Review:

I picked up this book because of a blog post the author wrote about self publishing on Amazon and the overwhelming number of 5 star reviews it had garnered. I had my reservations about whether this book would indeed live up to the hype. I was not disappointed. The book was sweet, tender, and emotional. It pulled at my heartstrings. The characters were well developed and lovable..... I can't say enough good things about this book. WOW. I would be shocked if this book wasn't snatched up for a movie deal! I'm definitely keeping my eye out for more by this author. The book is well worth the current price ($3.99) as of this writing. In fact I think it is worth much more. Download the book now and run to your nearest reading spot... you won't want to leave for a while! ...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Ellen W-S rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, own, over-4-0-gr-rating, highly-recommended, new-adult, read-in-2013

Witty, smart endearing geeky crazy...completely lovable well written story. I guessed what was happening very early on but patiently waiting for it to unfold.

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Apr 23, 2013 Laura rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

*swoon* Oh, Matty.

When I started this book, I didn't get it. I mean, It was a good story, I enjoyed the characters, but it was just okay. I was hoping that it wasn't just a "nice" story....while it is, it's SO much more than that.

I'm not sure how to review this book without saying too much. I LOVE the interaction between Celeste and Julie. I love Matt. I love Erin.

All I can say is this book was brilliantly written, and I am more than willing to say, I'm glad I kept going through my first impres ...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Ashley rated it it was amazing

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Aug 06, 2012 Keighley rated it it was ok

Not a fan of this book! First 1/3 Julie's seemed to judge everyone based on their clothes and physical appearance. She seemed really bitter and horrible about her high school friends and ex. Basically she was a total hypocrite and academic snob!!

But my main issue with this book was I (along with every other reader it seems) guessed the big reveal in like chapter 2, and then had to drag myself through the rest of the book to have my suspicions confirmed!

A few points I did like... Flat Finn, the F ...more

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Mar 16, 2012 Erica Alyson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-time-favorite-books, new-adult

Wow! This book was intriguingly amazing. I loved all the characters so much! I assumed what the family was hiding early on but hoped I was wrong. Sadly to say I wasn't. Even kind of knowing what was coming the writing, character development, and storyline was so wrongful it kept me from being able to put this book down. I don't want to say to much, but everyone should read this. Ending was just amazing! Hope there is another one so we can see if the progress in characters and the relationship fo ...more

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Oct 01, 2011 Martha rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-multiple-times

Wow didn't see that happening!! Loved the family dynamics and the interaction between Julie and Matt, Julie and Finn, Julie and Celeste and Matt and Celeste…Wow great book, I was smiling, laughing, shocked and awwwwing (if that’s a word!!!) READ!! ...more

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