Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison are my favorite new writing duo when it comes to YA (New Adult?) contemporary fiction. Their voices are hilarious &Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison are my favorite new writing duo when it comes to YA (New Adult?) contemporary fiction. Their voices are hilarious & spot on. Something, that I feel, so many can relate to.
This story in particular is a fun approach at how a group of vastly different young adults experience their first year of college. The friendships & relationships that bond together are hilarious, heart breaking, & so tangible. For anyone who is curious about what can happen at college... this was very comical, yet very entertaining in a realistic light. I want more stories written this way....more
This was perfection, addicting, consuming, and so much FUN! Oh how I love these characters. Looking for something to grab your attention, make youThis was perfection, addicting, consuming, and so much FUN! Oh how I love these characters. Looking for something to grab your attention, make you laugh, swoon, and possibly sob? Well, my friends, this is the book. I read it in a day. I crave these kinds of stories....more
This comes across as a fun, sexy adult romance. But as I was reading it, I felt myself becoming emotionally invested in these characters. And that'sThis comes across as a fun, sexy adult romance. But as I was reading it, I felt myself becoming emotionally invested in these characters. And that's exactly what sets Julie James apart from most adult romance authors. I loved this one....more
There's nothing better than spending a day on the couch revisiting an old friend. It's possible I love this book a little bit more each time I readThere's nothing better than spending a day on the couch revisiting an old friend. It's possible I love this book a little bit more each time I read it....more
I am such a fan of Katie Cotugno. Her writing captures my soul with every novel she crafts. This one holds a special place in my heart for twoI am such a fan of Katie Cotugno. Her writing captures my soul with every novel she crafts. This one holds a special place in my heart for two reasons: 90s boy bands/pop stars era & best friend relationships. This story could have been superficial & cheesy, considering the bones it's sculpted out of. But Katie took it so much deeper, so much richer, with her flawless talent of telling a story you never want to put down. It's emotional, realistic, & so relatable. Add this 2017 gem to your TBR list! It's a must read....more
With a slow start, I was anxious to see where this book would take me. Never did I imagine I'd lose myself at the lake, on a hot summer day, caughtWith a slow start, I was anxious to see where this book would take me. Never did I imagine I'd lose myself at the lake, on a hot summer day, caught somewhere between grief & hope. This is the type of story that will creep up on you & fill you with overwhelming emotions. I love contemporary YA that has that effect on me.
Oh this book, friends, add it to your TBR list!...more
My summer of rereads continues & I had to revisit my favorite adult contemp romance I discovered this year! Still just as steamy the second timeMy summer of rereads continues & I had to revisit my favorite adult contemp romance I discovered this year! Still just as steamy the second time around....more
My second time to read this novel and I think I just fell in love with it even more -- is that even possible?! I adore the setting of this story so,My second time to read this novel and I think I just fell in love with it even more -- is that even possible?! I adore the setting of this story so, so much. That New England summer, set along the coastal island of Seashell, where so many opportunities await to unfold. Huntley Fitzpatrick tells the best stories. My kind of stories....more
I'm honored to have read an early copy of this & so grateful to Miranda for sharing her words with me. As someone who adores swimming, I reallyI'm honored to have read an early copy of this & so grateful to Miranda for sharing her words with me. As someone who adores swimming, I really enjoyed reading this novel set amongst the swimmer's world. It's the perfect balance of real life issues that I know teens can identify with, accompanied with a super competitive sport that intensifies the story that much more. ...more
Another strong character driven romance that made it difficult to put down. I almost read this in one sitting, if it hadn't been for my droopy 2amAnother strong character driven romance that made it difficult to put down. I almost read this in one sitting, if it hadn't been for my droopy 2am eyes. Julianna Keyes writes some of the best adult contemporary romances, in my honest opinion. I'm off to read more of her back list & look forward to anything new that she may produce....more
This book is so powerful, and so purposeful. I will read anything Sarah Combs writes, but this gem right here, is something of its own beauty. AThis book is so powerful, and so purposeful. I will read anything Sarah Combs writes, but this gem right here, is something of its own beauty. A definite must read!...more
When you begin a book & finish it in 24 hours, you know it's going to be rated 5-stars. I have such a fondness for Bethany Chase's storytelling,When you begin a book & finish it in 24 hours, you know it's going to be rated 5-stars. I have such a fondness for Bethany Chase's storytelling, especially since her debut The One That Got Away was deemed my favorite read of 2015. But this one, this story right here, only solidified that love even stronger. This novel is every bit emotional and heartbreaking. It will put you through the wringer, only to pull you back in and stuff what pieces are left into the shredder. It is so painful, yet so unbelievably gorgeous. Through the hurt, and the shocking revelations, emerges a story of true beauty. True Kindness. And the essence of what makes our hearts love the way they do. I don't know if I'll ever stop singing praises for this wonderful novel. It deserves to be read, again and again....more
I was not prepared for the journey this story took me on. Trish Doller has given us a gift with this one. I love the culture of Egypt as we'reI was not prepared for the journey this story took me on. Trish Doller has given us a gift with this one. I love the culture of Egypt as we're witnessing it for the first time through Caroline's young eyes. Though she is miles & miles away from her homeland, she comes to realize that we all share different variations of values, customs, dreams, & ideas. I really identified with her want to experience it all, while keeping an open mind. But I also understood her frustrations of being a young girl, in a culture so different than her own. The romance in this story is full of swoons & innocence, that only Trish Doller can deliver in just the right amount of doses.
Add this book to your 2017 TBR. It's one not to miss!...more
Perfect, addicting, refreshing adult novel. I devoured this story in one sitting. After reading this, I now want more books about 20-something yearPerfect, addicting, refreshing adult novel. I devoured this story in one sitting. After reading this, I now want more books about 20-something year old protagonists with a character driven plot line and a slow burning romance. Y'all, this book has it all....more
This book was such a pleasant surprise for me. I found myself marking pages & rereading passages because it's story was so beautiful. I loveThis book was such a pleasant surprise for me. I found myself marking pages & rereading passages because it's story was so beautiful. I love contemporary YA that can sneak up on you & capture your heart when you least expect it. I definitely recommend this one!...more
Honest. Powerful. And oh so GOOD. Kirsty Eagar has stolen my heart with her words and run away with it... again. I want to put this novel in the handsHonest. Powerful. And oh so GOOD. Kirsty Eagar has stolen my heart with her words and run away with it... again. I want to put this novel in the hands of every reader I know. Such a stunning novel that needs to be experienced. It's only February & I think I just read my favorite book of the year....more
This was every bit angsty & addicting. I was totally sucked in to this story's 90s alternative rock scene, never wanting the melody to end. Such aThis was every bit angsty & addicting. I was totally sucked in to this story's 90s alternative rock scene, never wanting the melody to end. Such a sexy, emotional, & oh so HOT novel. Mercy Brown, I am a fan. Please write more!...more
"You are my whole heart, Scarlet. And this is breaking it." -- What a story! Loved this reimagining of Robin Hood. Seeing the girl save the hero,"You are my whole heart, Scarlet. And this is breaking it." -- What a story! Loved this reimagining of Robin Hood. Seeing the girl save the hero, that's pretty bad ass :) Will definitely be continuing this series....more
An emotional story about growing up, & moving on, & how we must live with the consequences of our choices. It features a solid, realisticAn emotional story about growing up, & moving on, & how we must live with the consequences of our choices. It features a solid, realistic friendship, with its own growing pains. A very interesting plot line kept the story moving forward, & had me anticipating what might happen next. Overall, really enjoyed this one. Since I read the ARC, I'll be curious to see what changes were made at the end for the finished copy, as stated by the author....more
My re-read is complete & it's still my favorite Dessen book. It's a good reminder that we all deserve second, or third, or however many chances itMy re-read is complete & it's still my favorite Dessen book. It's a good reminder that we all deserve second, or third, or however many chances it takes to get it right. When you fall down, you pick yourself back up, and keep on riding. Loved that I revisited this one with my friend Heather, too. Look for a more detailed response on my blog soon! ...more
So much nostalgia written between these pages. I saw a lot of my younger years, being reflected back at me, all mixed up with a crazy fun plot. I amSo much nostalgia written between these pages. I saw a lot of my younger years, being reflected back at me, all mixed up with a crazy fun plot. I am such a fan of this story, in real life... ;)...more
This is the sort of story that will keep you entertained from the first to last page. I could not tear myself away from this one. It might just be theThis is the sort of story that will keep you entertained from the first to last page. I could not tear myself away from this one. It might just be the best thing I've read all summer....more
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