I’m sorry, but I’ve always been giddy about her oblivious, stubborn heroines and the loyal, I’ve-been-here-since-day-oneI’m a whore for Emma Doherty.
I’m sorry, but I’ve always been giddy about her oblivious, stubborn heroines and the loyal, I’ve-been-here-since-day-one heroes.
But let’s take a full moment to appreciate how mature the writing developed from Four Doors Down. I’m afraid I expected the never-ending eye rolls and the literally repetitive dialogues, but wow I’m so glad Doherty’s been unlocking her literary prowess.
And yes, it’s still a pure contemporary YA romance with very, very, veeeery little side genre but I’ma be honest; I was here for nothing but the butterflies....more
Aaaaah, how cute is this? And you totally cannot notice I’ve been obsessing about this author. I mean, it’s not like this is the fifth book in fiveAaaaah, how cute is this? And you totally cannot notice I’ve been obsessing about this author. I mean, it’s not like this is the fifth book in five days! Oops....more
That’s probably a negative way to start a review, but right now my head aches oh-so-slightly and I had to turn the airconditioning to aI am so tired!
That’s probably a negative way to start a review, but right now my head aches oh-so-slightly and I had to turn the airconditioning to a lower temperature than usual especially during the really clumsy heroine parts. Or because I challenged myself to reading an electronic book of almost 500 pages within an intermittent...five hours? I love reading but that’s a stretch for me.
So for the actual review portion, as usual, Janette Rallison is flawless on the development - no dragging moments, no cliches. Lots of humor, good dialogue, and reflective moral of the story.
In the end though, and this is just personal, I became physically exhausted. I just really, really wanted to strangle Dante. Gi went through all those trouble and humiliation because of her loyalty to him and he just shrugged the whole time. I know he really cared about her, too, but by deliberately getting something out of it for his benefit, it kind of negated any chance of winning my approval back to him (he first got it when he wanted the memorial thing).
Jesse is the man, though. His getting together with Gi must have been off the charts because I can’t imagine this perfection of a high school boyfriend consistently holding a torch for a highly emotional and clumsy (ex-)girlfriend from page one to five hundred. His friends are still jerks though and Gi will just have to hold on to true love.
Damn, I need a Samantha or Chelsea heroine in my next read....more
Ah, what a cute book. Definitely an improvement from the first one.
Although both were written with substance and humor, this one was more engaging forAh, what a cute book. Definitely an improvement from the first one.
Although both were written with substance and humor, this one was more engaging for me because it had the romance element more prominently that the first book. (Yes, I’m hopeless like that.)
However, I will have to admit that my favorite thing about this one is the character’s development, that is, Samantha’s growth. I think I will have to try that two-week being-critical detox, too, when I go back to work.
I was laughing my ass off 95% into the book and then somehow things got really morbid at that 5%, like wtf??? seriously??? I am so broken and scaredI was laughing my ass off 95% into the book and then somehow things got really morbid at that 5%, like wtf??? seriously??? I am so broken and scared shit right now. I hope you’re happy, Andrew Smith.
And, of course, my favorite book in the trilogy would be the one where they spent more than half of it separated from each other. Absence makes theAnd, of course, my favorite book in the trilogy would be the one where they spent more than half of it separated from each other. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, yes it, does.
BUT SRSLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MORIARTY IN THE END? AND THE GIRL? She wanted pulleys and feather duster and got pissed off when denied?! LMAO...more
Reeling plot, though pre-reading I was expecting a mopish, meek heroine. What I got was this headstrong, talented girl who can flirt in her sleep, andReeling plot, though pre-reading I was expecting a mopish, meek heroine. What I got was this headstrong, talented girl who can flirt in her sleep, and tried to make do of her situation. Megan had her flaws, yes, but I definitely enjoyed her character. I think she’s very amiable.
Owen was adorably cute!!! I appreciate him best for his friendship and wisdom. Also, Romeo and Juliet’s Rosaline is indeed underrated, if not unjustified.
I admit I bought this book on a whim BUT I REGRET NOTHING. I look forward to the next title of this duo~...more
So what actually happened in the barn? Did they not hear of footsteps outside?
Didn’t the smeared blood in the barn**spoiler alert** JUST QUESTIONS
So what actually happened in the barn? Did they not hear of footsteps outside?
Didn’t the smeared blood in the barn matches with Lauren’s DNA? But Jade was the one who put it there? And the blood under Bailey’s fingernails? Wasn’t Lauren unhurt?
Why mention Kacey having blackouts? One theory I had was her as the killer because of this. And the one with the fortune teller telling her Kacey knows what happened to Bailey??? Was that all useless?
JFC typing all of these make me wanna downgrade my rating to only one star. and I’m sleepy af and have to get up in 5 hours so this is saying a lot. zzz ...more
This was a fast read. Shouldn't be, I guess, since now I only have about five hours of sleep before my week starts. Ah, glorious.
But I just had toThis was a fast read. Shouldn't be, I guess, since now I only have about five hours of sleep before my week starts. Ah, glorious.
But I just had to finish this. This was exactly what I've been looking for since With Malice and Nowhere Girls - that giddy, feel-good, fluffy YA high school romance. Almost. I definitely wouldn't say no to seeing what happens AFTER they get together.
I feel like YAs are starting to get real lately. I feel like my heart's been ripped with all the things I could relate with the book. I'm turning 25 soon and yes, I can attest to things changing and not being able to do anything about it, but that maybe that is the point of it.
Wah. I wish I could just keep reading forever....more
Not the mystery; even someone as gullible as me filled in the blanks of the riddles slowly. But the social injustices of theTHAT. WAS. ASTONISHING.
Not the mystery; even someone as gullible as me filled in the blanks of the riddles slowly. But the social injustices of the 19th century, especially to women, and how even Jo, a woman of obvious wealth and comfort, inspired a 21st century reader like me is a major factor why I loved this one.
And oh, the words they used back then. Incredibly sophisticated, brief but romantic, their meanings no joke.
And Eddie Gallagher in his signature tweed jacket and his romance.
I had quite an adventure (and frustrations) in acquiring myself a copy of this book but I am extremely relieved and proud I made the decision when I did....more
All my words of praise for the story goes to Cricket and Cricket alone. I have never encountered a YA boy as loyal and honest and gentle andCRICKET.
All my words of praise for the story goes to Cricket and Cricket alone. I have never encountered a YA boy as loyal and honest and gentle and oh-so-sweet as Cricket Bell. I have this ache in my heart right now that longs for a Cricket hahaha
I felt that Max and Lola's relationship was too abrupt and shallow and the breakup a little unfair. And Lola pissed me off at times because she kept on leading Cricket, and Cricket kept on being at her mercy and continued to worship her still, and ohmygod where is my CRICKET BELL *cries in a corner*
And that story about the moon and the stars? SWOON.
PS. Thank you to my friend, Serah, for pushing me to read this one. Fave boy in the series definitely goes to the boy next door....more
I never expected this book to do this to me. I felt silly because of all the magic, the third person narration and myWOW. JUST...WOW.
I never expected this book to do this to me. I felt silly because of all the magic, the third person narration and my heartbreakingly-erratic reading time, but damn if I didn't end every reading session loving Hijiri and squealing over Ken.
This was very much enjoyable and up until the Tunnel of Love thing, I didn't even expect I'd feel thrill. Like suspense kind of thrill, y'know? This has everything. And tears! Of course when I finally knew the truth about Ken, damn ninjas be cuttin' onions.
I don't think there'll be a third book (sadness T_T) but one can hope.
I finished this one in like, less than 15 hours? So lucky this one kept me company during transit from Taipei to Clark.
Review-wise, it wasI finished this one in like, less than 15 hours? So lucky this one kept me company during transit from Taipei to Clark.
Review-wise, it was superficially difficult to like this one. Elements were hard to like: Claire with boys, Megan and Claire’s friendship AND boys, how they go from being best friends to being worst enemies time and time again (I think Cady and Regina George would’ve been like this), Luke got ruined (I mean he seemed so dreamy), and some kisses that I personally felt wasted because they were just that (Glenn, Seth, SAM! Ohmygod Sam. Ever since that soccer camp scene).
But anyways, deep truth, I can maybe understand how real these elements are for some people. Sad to admit but that’s reality in its ugliest. But the reconciliation after the drama touched me with hope.
Thank you to my friend, Serah, for recommending this.
I had been postponing this one for weeks which was really ironic because I spent two days inThank you to my friend, Serah, for recommending this.
I had been postponing this one for weeks which was really ironic because I spent two days in misery after starting the book because I had to stop midway (apparently, I had a life outside books ugh).
I just looooove Kasie West's humor! I kept laughing at Lily's adorable personality and hilarious thoughts, but this book was cutely romantic and had just the right amount of drama, too (avoiding NA indefinitely because of it). I love Lily, I love Isabel, I love Cade (so much) - I think I might even mention Mr. Ortega for giving way to the cutest confession ever.
and ooooooh, spinoff! Probably around the remaining hockey players slash housemates? Really excited for Fitzy! Though not asTucker *heart heart heart*
and ooooooh, spinoff! Probably around the remaining hockey players slash housemates? Really excited for Fitzy! Though not as much for Summer :/ Will keep myself posted!...more
I would love to start this review by saying: The open ending made me happy! I love to think that the ending definitely suggested a HEA for as long asI would love to start this review by saying: The open ending made me happy! I love to think that the ending definitely suggested a HEA for as long as it was permitted (forever, if you ask me). I had to get this one out because I feared for tragedy when I skimmed over a review, and had to read pages of hopelessness towards the end of the book. And the prologue kind of gave the vibe of a grown Park (like 30s grown) because he was driving from work. Parttime work. Whew.
So...Eleanor and Park were really cute!!! Sometimes I'd forget they were sixteen and not twelve (haha) because they were just too adorable (and probably because of the setting and Rainbow's writing). Park was incredibly patient and supportive towards Eleanor, and just plain incredible as a boyfriend.
The Douglas' home situation was really effin effed up though. I hated Eleanor's mom more than I do Richie. JFC your first marriage was a failure, you have four kids after the divorce and you still ended up with an asshole? An asshole who hurls food your way and harasses your teenage daughter. This is not victim-blaming. Shame on you for putting your children in danger.
So anyway, lovely writing (I couldn't bookmark any pages cause then the book would be twice as thick) and love love looooove Park! First read of the year is 5 stars and a spot on my favorites!...more
I AM OFFICIALLY WRITING A REVIEW LOOKING LIKE SHIT.
Yepp.
I just finished this book and I can probably count the times Linc has done a save since book 1I AM OFFICIALLY WRITING A REVIEW LOOKING LIKE SHIT.
Yepp.
I just finished this book and I can probably count the times Linc has done a save since book 1 (which is saying a lot since I skipped that) than count the number of times I cried, nay, weep waterfalls, over Linc and Ever's story.
I FREAKIN' LOVED THIS BOOK!
As I said, I skipped Off Sides. I read Off Limits and it was actually pretty good, but it didn't compel me to read some more every time I put it down for some needed shut eye.
But this. THIS MADE ME WANNA JUST LIVE IN BATTERIES! Or gasoline. Take your pick.
Aside from the amazing writing, I love Ever's cynical nature. Her pessimism and refusal to show her disappointment and other angst thru tears made her a challenge to get through to.
A challenge that can only be completed by a determined NHL goalie.
ENTER LINCOLN CALDWELL.
Can I just say? LINC IS ONE OF THE SWEETEST MALE LEADS I'VE EVER READ ABOUT!!!
I don't even care if he's 24 (ohwllld). He's one of my book boyfriends!
So anyway, Linc is just so...so...caring. And sensitive. And sweet. And fun. And charming. And sexy. Definitely sexy.
Total keeper.
Although, in the deeper sense, while I was reading, his POV chapters were the ones that I looked forward to the most. He is just so full of passion and honesty. He was honest with himself when he was sure of his feelings. Different from the stereotypical man-whore male leads (although Linc denies he's one. pfft) who refuse romantic epiphanies for a few chapters. Poor girls.
But I guess we can't have two cynical characters. Opposites attract after all.
5 STARS and a place in my FAVORITES! Book 4 in 6 days (squeeee~)!!!!...more
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