The Impossible Vastness of Us by Samantha Young - Restarting April 1st 2018

[Sharon]

I know how to watch my back. I’m the only one that ever has.

India Maxwell hasn’t just moved across the country—she’s plummeted to the bottom rung of the social ladder. It’s taken years to cover the mess of her home life with a veneer of popularity. Now she’s living in one of Boston’s wealthiest neighborhoods with her mom’s fiancé and his daughter, Eloise. Thanks to her soon-to-be stepsister’s clique of friends, including Eloise’s gorgeous, arrogant boyfriend Finn, India feels like the one thing she hoped never to be seen as again: trash.

But India’s not alone in struggling to control the secrets of her past. Eloise and Finn, the school’s golden couple, aren’t all they seem to be. In fact, everyone’s life is infinitely more complex than it first appears. And as India grows closer to Finn and befriends Eloise, threatening the facades that hold them together, what’s left are truths that are brutal, beautiful, and big enough to change them forever…

Please feel free to join this buddy read.

[Christine]

30% (view spoiler)[The plot may sound cliche but I am now intrigued by the set up of this one. Finn is an interesting character to like but I am slightly annoyed by how India makes her feelings obvious. Okay maybe it was just me. I am also curious with Eloise. I think I might actually like her. Now, the next question is who is the antagonist if El's a good one. (hide spoiler)]
53% (view spoiler)[I was preparing for a rant before Chapter 13 because of course, it wasn't fair for Eloise. And now Finn just dropped the bomb. Okay, so that was a nice excuse for the author to find it still fair for Elle and India. (hide spoiler)]
72% (view spoiler)[And now the conflict arises. I love scenes with them getting possessive. It's especially interesting since they have to hide their jealousy. (evil laughter) (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[This story exceeds my expectation. The characters are all interesting to stick with. It's just exactly what I need after reading The Midnight Star (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Ch1. Fish out of water? Understandably worried.

[Karen]

Up to ch7. The thawing out is taking a long time. Slightly surprised India hasn’t called more people out about it.

[Karen]

Up to ch9. I can’t understand Haley’s actions, but there has to be something to explain her behaviour towards India.

[Karen]

Up to ch17. (view spoiler)[ I know Eloise is in on this, but things between Finn and India can’t go well. Also, why is Bryce so mean? (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Up to ch26. Is India for real? Can’t imagine anyone that age being so mature.

[Karen]

Finished. Review on home page. Far better than I was expecting. The romance was there, but there was a lot more to it.

[Sharon]

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ I get where India is coming from. Hayley should have told her sooner about Theo, and should have introduced her to him before they move. (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Karen wrote: "Finished. Review on home page. Far better than I was expecting. The romance was there, but there was a lot more to it."

Indeed

[Sharon]

Chapter 9: (view spoiler)[ It is sad that Finn was being abused by his father. I hope that he can get out of that situation. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[ OMG! Eloise is gay?!! Also, that kiss was wow. I was not expecting that. I am really enjoying this book. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[ I thought that moment between Hayley and India was really sweet. I also am glad that she told Hayley how she truly felt. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 21: (view spoiler)[ I am happy that Finn and India got back together. They are so cute. I wonder how this will really turn out. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ I loved this book. The romance was real and the characters were relatable. I am glad that I finally read this book. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

I'm joining on this BR

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting April 1st 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Beatrice]

I'll be buddy reading this on Tuesday!

[Beatrice]

Chapter 1 - 3 (view spoiler)[ Cliques annoyed the crap out of me and I wasn't a fan of the characters too. We'll see how this goes. I think there will be more drama than I anticipated. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

I will continue after The False Prince hehe