Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits, #1) in Buddy Read Zone

Sep 27, 2012 Christy rated it it was amazing

5 Stars!

**RE-READ on Audible! Loved it just as much the second time around!

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This was not your normal romance story... In fact, normal is one of the last words you would use to describe Noah, Echo or their relationship. Echo was such a strong character. She has been through so much heartache. Not only has she lost her brother Aires, the one person who she felt loved her unconditionally, but she has had a major trauma that she has not even fully discovered. It has destroyed a lot of things impo 5 Stars!

**RE-READ on Audible! Loved it just as much the second time around!

This was not your normal romance story... In fact, normal is one of the last words you would use to describe Noah, Echo or their relationship. Echo was such a strong character. She has been through so much heartache. Not only has she lost her brother Aires, the one person who she felt loved her unconditionally, but she has had a major trauma that she has not even fully discovered. It has destroyed a lot of things important to her; her reputation, friends, art etc. Noah hasn't had it easy either. After losing both parents in a fire, he is in foster care separated from his two little brothers. He may be a sexy, tough, bad boy but there is a side of him that you will fall for! He is loving, loyal, and obviously a family centered guy. I adored him! Noah and Echo though both damaged, develop a beautiful but difficult relationship.

Her eyes met mine again. "So what does this mean for us?" I lowered my forehead to hers "it means your mine."

Seriously loved Noah!

Echo and Noah's journey was full of heartache, healing, and most importantly acceptance. Their counselor Mrs Collins was great. She truly cared about the both of them and went above and beyond to help them. I have to say I really hated Echo's mom (view spoiler) her dad could be selfish at times, and very controlling, but I think he really did love Echo and want what was best for her. Now the whole Ashley situation was something else... Another character I lothed was Grace. What. A. Bitch! Just saying... Worst friend ever! Lila on the other hand was a wonderful best friend. She was supportive of Echo and didn't turn her back on her. I also loved Isaiah, him fixing Aires car was great and he was like family to Noah. Beth I didn't care for at first but she really grew on me! I especially loved the relationship between Noah and his brothers. I couldn't get through a scene with those three without crying. It was bittersweet what happens with them at the end but I think Noah realized it worked out for the best.

There were many points in this book I ended up in tears. I couldn't help myself. The story touched me. It also had funny parts too. I wanted to savor this book and make it last, but that seemed impossible because I couldn't put it down! It was a truly beautiful story of pain, love, heartache, discovery, understanding and acceptance. If you haven't read this book you are missing out!!!

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Nov 15, 2012 Amy | Foxy Blogs rated it it was amazing

Shelves: buddy-reads, tbbb, 5-stars-2012

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I spent a lot of time crying! Love the story.

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I'm an emotional wreck. Noah and his brothers ripped my heart out.

SERIES:

Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits, #1) by Katie McGarry

Dare You To (Pushing the Limits, #2) by Katie McGarry

Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3) by Katie McGarry

Take Me On (Pushing the Limits, #4) by Katie McGarry

Novella:

Crossing the Line (Pushing the Limits, #1.1) by Katie McGarry

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Nov 14, 2012 * Meli Mel * rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: broken-hero, dual-pov, heart-breaking, virgin-heroine, ya-or-na, broken-heroine, drama-rama-bo-bama

♥♥♥ 4 HEARTBREAKING STARS ♥♥♥

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'The worst type of crying wasn't the kind everyone could see--the wailing on street corners, the tearing at clothes. No, the worst kind happened when your soul wept and no matter what you did, there was no way to comfort it. A section withered and became a scar on the part of your soul that survived. For people like me and Echo, our souls contained more scar tissue than life.'

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Sep 24, 2012 Amy (caligurlreads) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, emotional

4.5 Stars

What an emotional story! My heart was ripped from my chest so many times.

The story of Noah and Echo is not an easy one.

They both have suffered from traumatic tragedies.

They both have to learn to cope.

They both have something to gain...Normal.

They both have found help in Mrs. Collins and each other.

The feelings that this book elicited were raw. They were heart-wrenching. Real. My heart ached, for the little boys, for Noah, for Echo. I cried for their loss. I wanted to reach in and wrap ...more

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Nov 12, 2012 Stefanie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fav-series

I thought a lot about how to describe this book. There are lots words that pop into my mind like "Amazing", "Wonderful", "Incredible", but none of them can really help me portrait what Pushing the Limits is.

First of all, Katie McGarry intertwined the lives of two "messed up" teenagers, creating an outstanding combination. We meet Echo, her sorrow because of her father's emotional distance and her brother's death, her fears because of what her mother did to her. She's broken both physically and e ...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Mary Mustachio rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-i-own

4.5 Stars! Love love love the leads and the story in this YA dream! It truly was a breath of reassuring / fresh air :) :) :)

Sometimes, I get really tired of the twenty something, virginal goody two shoes falling for the bad boy whose head board features 203498209802 notches. I mean, I get the naivety and all, and I'm not even saying it can't happen - hello?!?! I was actually one of these anomalies myself! - but I'm also self aware enough to know that I was part of a very rare, albeit equally as ...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Stacie rated it really liked it

Two words... Noah Hutchins.

How freaking sweet can one "bad boy" be?!?! I really really enjoyed this book. It was a huge page turner. I loved Echo and Noah's relationship. It was so mature for their age. They just got each other. They both have had their share of grief, but together they are stronger for it.

Some of the secondary characters were stupid and really bothered me. Grace for example was a total biyatch and I think how Echo handled that situation was pretty unrealistic. It took away fr ...more

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