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nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
5.0
In true Abby Brooks fashion the reader will instantly fall in love with Eli and Hope from the first opening lines. The instant chemistry that they see at first as just friendship falls apart just as quickly as The Pact that they created. This story is filled with loads of laughter, loads of heart warming interactions as well as loads of tears when reality sets in. This will be the go-to read book n the series that you will read time and time again. Abby Brooks thank you for creating characters and storylines that are masterpieces in the making. Absolutely loved it!!
stormiclouds's review
5.0
Beyond Us by Abby Brooks is another fantastic addition to the Hutton Family series. Eli and Hope were so much fun to read about. I enjoyed their friendly banter and easy friendship that grew to a passion filled romance. Catching up with the other Hutton's was a joyful bonus to Beyond Us. They have quickly became one of my favorite fictional families to read about. I can already tell Harlow's book is going to be a bitter sweet read for me since she is the last sibling.
I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
wilko's review
5.0
I wondered what type of story Eli would have and all I can say is I loved it, the pact they make as room mates is hilarious and would have been perfect expect for the fact they go from roomies to realising they really like each other but won't admit it for the fact they would break their pact and the friendship would be over. I do love a bit of a slow burn and friends to lovers that is filled with great characters, a story that pulls you in, attraction, self doubt, laughter (I shall always laugh at mini golf now), shyness, stubbornness, awkward situations
sometimesrenn's review
5.0
After falling in love with the Hutton family in Beyond Words, each subsequent novel fills in little gaps in the family dynamic and has you swooning for a visit to the Hut. More family secrets are revealed, and loose threads are tied up from the first three novels, without clogging down the current plot line. (But also, if you haven’t read the first books, you will still enjoy this one as a standalone).
So far in the series, this book has the strongest comedic relief. You will be laughing from the prologue until the end, with a few breaks for minor conflict. Although not my favorite plotline, it is definitely the funniest and had me laughing throughout. It was a nice twist from the intensity of the prior novels. Although the Pact feels strong at first, the plot quickly has the pair exposing their feelings for one another and dealing with those consequences. The relationship progresses fast, perhaps because they’ve essentially been dating already for so long, but it’s slightly unrealistic. The conflict pulling them apart, once they inevitably get together, is resolved too quickly, and the pair are able to find the place in their own lives to settle the doubt that keeps them apart. Maybe the strongest couples start out as best friends. Or maybe we want them to succeed because we want to prove them wrong.
Blog Review: https://symonsayssmile.com/book-review-beyond-us-by-abby-brooks/
So far in the series, this book has the strongest comedic relief. You will be laughing from the prologue until the end, with a few breaks for minor conflict. Although not my favorite plotline, it is definitely the funniest and had me laughing throughout. It was a nice twist from the intensity of the prior novels. Although the Pact feels strong at first, the plot quickly has the pair exposing their feelings for one another and dealing with those consequences. The relationship progresses fast, perhaps because they’ve essentially been dating already for so long, but it’s slightly unrealistic. The conflict pulling them apart, once they inevitably get together, is resolved too quickly, and the pair are able to find the place in their own lives to settle the doubt that keeps them apart. Maybe the strongest couples start out as best friends. Or maybe we want them to succeed because we want to prove them wrong.
Blog Review: https://symonsayssmile.com/book-review-beyond-us-by-abby-brooks/
syndi3's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I am not sure with this book. I am torn between 2 and 3 stars. I do like the story. I thought it is a rom com. I also like the chemistry/ banter between Eli and Hope.
Then when the story progreeses, i am not sure anymore. The plot/ twist is mild. And I need something to love the whole package. The transistion of Eli and Hope,who both reluctant to be in relationship,is too fast and without any conflict. So there is that bland taste toward the end of the story.
Overall I do not hate nor love this book. It is an OK read.
Then when the story progreeses, i am not sure anymore. The plot/ twist is mild. And I need something to love the whole package. The transistion of Eli and Hope,who both reluctant to be in relationship,is too fast and without any conflict. So there is that bland taste toward the end of the story.
Overall I do not hate nor love this book. It is an OK read.
afolske's review
5.0
Wow! I don’t even know where to begin. I have been looking forward to Eli’s story since book one & it absolutely did NOT disappoint. I love Eli & Hope together; a best friends to lovers trope is always one of my favs. The connection they had as friends which then turned into lovers was EXPLOSIVE & despite a few bumps in the road, they made my heart melt. This book was everything I wanted it to be & so much more!! :) Abby Brooks, YOU.ARE.AMAZING!!
jayshay82's review
5.0
Wow!
I have read all of the Hutton books out as of right now and this is my favorite! Abby tells a story that completely pulls you in. I couldn't put it down. Definitely one I will be reading again.
I have read all of the Hutton books out as of right now and this is my favorite! Abby tells a story that completely pulls you in. I couldn't put it down. Definitely one I will be reading again.
this_book_girl's review
3.0
This book starting out so promising. Hope and Eli were clearly in love despite The Pact that they struck swearing off the emotion after both having gone through horrible relationships. It took awhile but eventually they admitted they were more than friends. Everything was perfect but I knew a conflict would come, since it always does. This is where the book went downhill for me. I just didn’t expect to be as underwhelmed by the conflict as I was. I couldn’t believe that Hope and Eli would allow something as simple as that separate them. To top it all off, when they got back together there was just the standard grand gesture and declaration of love. There was no conversation, things just went back to normal like magic. I just felt they should’ve at least had one talk about what separated them instead of causally mentioning they were more careful now.
bookaddict2011's review
5.0
Eli Hutton is finally here and I was so excited to see this beauty lined up on my Kindle ready to be read. I can’t even put into words how much I love the Hutton Family series and it just keeps getting BETTER AND BETTER!
Beyond Us is a friends to lovers, roommates to lovers romance that had me smiling so big, my husband actually asked me if I was okay because I just couldn’t stop smiling. Once again, Abby Brooks doesn’t disappoint, it’s not in her vocabulary.
Eli and Hope are everything and quickly took to the top of my favorite Hutton family couple. I love the others, but Eli and Hope sealed the deal for me and I just fell in love with them so much. From the very start, I knew that this book would hold me captive. And it did, oh it really did.
Since this is a new release, I won’t give anything away with this review, but just know that if you love a feel good, romantic comedy, this is the book you need. But if you haven’t yet gotten involved with the Hutton Family, now is the time to take the dive with Beyond Words and work your way through.
Next up is Beyond Dreams and I CANNOT WAIT for it!
Five beautiful stars for this gorgeously written romantic comedy that will have you smiling the entire time, even when things aren’t going the way you want them to, because you KNOW in your heart that they will.
Beyond Us is a friends to lovers, roommates to lovers romance that had me smiling so big, my husband actually asked me if I was okay because I just couldn’t stop smiling. Once again, Abby Brooks doesn’t disappoint, it’s not in her vocabulary.
Eli and Hope are everything and quickly took to the top of my favorite Hutton family couple. I love the others, but Eli and Hope sealed the deal for me and I just fell in love with them so much. From the very start, I knew that this book would hold me captive. And it did, oh it really did.
Since this is a new release, I won’t give anything away with this review, but just know that if you love a feel good, romantic comedy, this is the book you need. But if you haven’t yet gotten involved with the Hutton Family, now is the time to take the dive with Beyond Words and work your way through.
Next up is Beyond Dreams and I CANNOT WAIT for it!
Five beautiful stars for this gorgeously written romantic comedy that will have you smiling the entire time, even when things aren’t going the way you want them to, because you KNOW in your heart that they will.