The Truth About Forever, by Sarah Dessen - Restarting February 20th 2020

[Inês]

A long, hot summer...

That's what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend, Jason, is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a boring job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be passed with her mother, the two of them sharing a silent grief at the traumatic loss of Macy's father.

But sometimes unexpected things can happen—things such as the catering job at Wish, with its fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or her sister's project of renovating the neglected beach house, awakening long-buried memories. Things such as meeting Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for Truth-telling, and an amazing artistic talent, the kind of boy who could turn any girl's world upside down. As Macy ventures out of her shell, she begins to wonder, Is it really better to be safe than sorry?

--- Taken from Goodreads

María and I are reading this, feel free to join! :)

[Irena BookDustMagic]

i will join you guys. it's the book i wanted to look for reading buddy myself but happily i found this thread.

[Inês]

The more the merrier! :)

[Irena BookDustMagic]

i'm starting it in a few minutes.

[Irena BookDustMagic]

i really, really like this book. why, oh why am i slow reader? :(

chapter 7: (view spoiler)[i'm glad macy decided to go with the flow. now i'm waiting for some romance to show up.
btw, jason reminded me of my ex boyfriend so i'm glad he's out of the picture, although i do believe we'll meet him againt at some point... (hide spoiler)]

[María]

I'm reading this novel and This Is What Happy Looks Like in English at the same time and my brain is about to explote because I have to read and also tranlate to Spanish. So, I will be a very slow reader too, Irena. :(

[Irena BookDustMagic]

same goes here. i'm also reading on english and it's not my native language, but i'm a slow reader no matter if i'm reading on english or croatian. alwaYs have been.

[Inês]

Actually I've always been a relative fast reader, I'm a bit slower in English because it's also not my native language, but still :) However, I'm reading a bunch of books at the same time and have school to deal with, so I'm only in the beginning of this book :)

[Inês]

38% (view spoiler)[ I'm hating Jason right now, he's such a jerk! Telling Macy he wanted to take a break because she told him she loved him! But I'm really liking Kristy, Delia, Berg, Monica (even though she doesn't talk much) and I want to know more about Wes! :) (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Irena BookDustMagic]

(view spoiler)[ yeah, i'm kinda discoused about jason. wes is ok and all of her new friends, especially kristy and somehow i like bert the most. he's so funny! (hide spoiler)]
Anyway, i'm on chapter 14 now.

[María]

I'm 40% and I get the title of the book

[María]

I'm in summer vacation so I have plenty of time but my family is also enjoying their spare time so there is not time for myself. Inês is french your native language?
Random share: I have a sister that is named Inés and has married two months ago...

[María]

(view spoiler)[ What does sawoom actually means?! I love Kristy character :) (hide spoiler)]

[Irena BookDustMagic]

i'll try to explain. (view spoiler)[it means when someone is so hot you wimper about him. like mouthwatering, but not literally, you know, it's lingo (hide spoiler)]

[María]

Irena wrote: "i'll try to explain. [spoilers removed]"

Yea. But it is a neologism (an invented word), right?

[María]

I finished it and I love it!!! (view spoiler)[ I love the character of Caroline and her way to handle with the renovation of the house. The way Monica speaks out when Macie really needs it and in tne end: Now. Now. Now. (hide spoiler)]

[Inês]

María wrote: Inês is french your native language?

Oh, no xD I'm from Portugal, actually, therefore my native language is Portuguese, which isn't very different from Spanish, even though there is a difference. :)

I haven't finished yet, but I'm so close! (view spoiler)[ I'm dying for something to happen between Wes and Macy! (hide spoiler)]

[Irena BookDustMagic]

maria, yes, it is!
i'm reading it now and planning to finish it.

[Inês]

Finished! :)

(view spoiler)[ I was happy to see Macy's mom becoming better, her attitude with Macy was so annoying! And finally, finally! Wes and Macy kissed! Right in front of Jason! Loved the ending :p (hide spoiler)]

[Irena BookDustMagic]

Finished it yesterday. i really like it. the end is the best. Now we all know the truth about forever. :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting February 20th 2015. Happy Reading ☺

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[Jackie]

If you don't mind, I'd like to join.

[Jackie]

Is this buddy read still going on? ☺

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Not sure, it was Rachael and Madasen who planned it, but neither of them seem to be reading it. They maybe forgot?

[Rachael]

I'm reading it! Just got a late start, sorry. Yes Jackie please join us!

[Jackie]

Awesome. :-)

[Jackie]

Chapter One: (view spoiler)[I'm feeling so much for her! She shouldn't be defined by her dad's death. Also, I hope she learns that her relationship with Jason is not good. I wonder if we'll ever find out what her dad wanted to give her. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Can I still join you guys?

[Jackie]

Abigail wrote: "Can I still join you guys?"

That would be awesome!☺

[Jackie]

Chapter Two: (view spoiler)[I wish she'd realize her boyfriend needs to show more affection. I understand why she's with him though and feel bad it has to be that way. I ♡Delia and Burt. I like the idea of the Burt mobile. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Yes Abigail, please! :)

[Rachael]

9% - (view spoiler)[ Okay I'm getting a very familiar feeling with this book. My dad was a real estate agent when he hired my mom as his accountant. Now they own a real estate office together.. just like her parents. Except well, my dad's not dead (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Rachael wrote: "9% - [spoilers removed]"

That must be kind of cool. (view spoiler)[I do feel bad that her dad's dead though, but I like how she doesn't use it as a crutch. However, I feel that she does take on too much by being too tough. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Chapter Four: (view spoiler)[I hope that the Wishbone crew will help her heal. She's too hard on herself and she doesn't realize that Jason's not treating her with respect. I understand he wants to do well in school, but completely disregarding her feelings is unacceptable. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Jackie wrote: "Chapter One: [spoilers removed]"

I agree! I'm not a fan of Jason that's for sure

[Rachael]

Jackie wrote: "Rachael wrote: "9% - [spoilers removed]"

That must be kind of cool. [spoilers removed]"

yep totally agree.. she puts on this front like she's fine and that forces people to treat her like she's fine. I like Delia and Bert too.

[Rachael]

20% (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Jason broke up with her but what a terrible way to do it! I have a hard time believing he is really so emotionless and heartless. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

22% (view spoiler)[ The catering job is a way better fit for her than the library job. That sounds miserable. I love Delia and her family (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

28% (view spoiler)[ Okkkay now I'm thinking I like Wes... the "way later" thing is gonna ring though the whole book I can already tell (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Chapter 8: (view spoiler)[I'm definitely seeing some more character development! I love seeing everyone's backstory and learning how it shapes their personality. I especially love that we're seeing more of the family aspect and that the romance isn't too heavy and doesn't take away from the story. I can tell she's definitely healing. I like how they're all so supportive of Macy when they find out her father died and when the Talbot's are so rude and condescending toward her. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Rachael wrote: "20% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I mean who breaks up over email! I know, it seems unbelievable, but since he's only focused on school i kind of understand because if he doesn't let himself have fun how can he let himself be distracted by another person. Still, that's really a cowardly way to break up with her! (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Rachael wrote: "22% [spoilers removed]"

I completely agree! (view spoiler)[It may not fit the image that her family or friends want, but she's at least happy doing it. In the library she's looked down on and condescended! I vote for her quitting! (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Me too! I vote for her telling off those snobby girls too!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting February 22nd 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[Nikki]

I'm in :)

[Bianca]

I'm in :)

[Nikki]

Up to chapter 7
(view spoiler)[ so far I'm intrigued by who will finally notice how much Macy's struggling with her grief because they don't seem to realise, have to say I'm relieved to see her and Jason broke up he was so methodical and cold he was almost a dr not her boyfriend... Can't wait to read more tonight (hide spoiler)]

[Nikki]

Up to chapter 10
(view spoiler)[ I like how Macy's mum doesn't show she's completely over her dads death but her sister is trying to help her cope and it is in a way... It's a shame they don't notice Macy's grief too.
Oh and I'm glad Mach has decided to go with the flow and that her and Wes slowly seem to be getting closer, I hope they get to spend more time together (hide spoiler)]

[Nikki]

Up to chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ what can I say wow? Her mother really doesn't understand her own daughter or really care about what she feels, she wants to be the model mother, model house and she wanted the model daughter which she felt and portrayed to Macy that she wasn't, which is just plain wrong (hide spoiler)]

Up to chapter 16
(view spoiler)[ well it seems Macy's mother doesn't want to really hear her... I'm so glad Macy quit the library and has finally realised Jason isn't for her... (hide spoiler)]

Up to chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ ok I thought her mother was awful I was wrong... She's just a b*** the way she treats her daughter is disgusting grief or no grief and poor Macy just letting her... I seriously want to yell at Macy to stand up for herself for God sakes! (hide spoiler)]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ loved the twist at the end and yay a HEA I'm glad Macy and Wes worked it out because Macy deserved that and finally her mother is slowly letting her in, which is good but still doesn't make me forgive her (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

25%
(view spoiler)[ Okay this Jason guy!? Really! He sounds more like a 40yr old business partner than this girl's boyfriend. And why is the MC doing this job!? Ugh. These Bs in charge! seriously. (hide spoiler)]