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jackiemcee's review against another edition
3.0
I thought I'd give it a try and see what the hype is all about. Then I finished reading and I was like, "This novel lacks something". And you know what it is? It's connection and order. The characters' feelings are all over the place. There are plenty of irrelevant side stories that disrupt the build up of hero and Heroine's connection. And don't get me started with the last 2 or 3 chapters that tackled about Yara's mom instead of David & Yara's relationship. That was the worst transition I've ever read. How do you go from "Let's settle this 3-year fuck up relationship" to "My mom died cuddle me and let's make up" real quick?!
Yara -One of the worst heroines I've read. She was really likable at first but 60-70% of the book, she became this annoying-coward-narcissist woman where she makes everything all about her.
David -One of the best heroes I've read. He has a pure heart and patience of a saint that Yara doesn't deserve at all.
Yara -One of the worst heroines I've read. She was really likable at first but 60-70% of the book, she became this annoying-coward-narcissist woman where she makes everything all about her.
David -One of the best heroes I've read. He has a pure heart and patience of a saint that Yara doesn't deserve at all.
sydney_09's review against another edition
5.0
The first thing I will say about this book, is that is intense. I like that it's not your cliche love story. Everything about Yara and David's relationship is raw and real. It's definitely a page turner, very emotional but a little more mature than other New Adult Romance books. This book is not a sex fueled erotica by any means. This was well written and definitely it makes you feel things. Yara's relationships with other people are similar to many real life relationships. They all serve their varying purposes and degrees of depth. Each character had a significant role and it was clearly defined by the end of the book. The only thing I didn't like was the ending. There is room for a second book should she choose to write one.
simplyxkate's review against another edition
5.0
Reading Tarryn's books is always a difficult experience for me because I always end up relating to her characters on some level. If you've read any of her previous novels, you know that her characters are not the cookie cutter heroines you find in most romance novels. They are deeply flawed. They do awful things and make stupid decisions. It's hard to admit that some of the qualities you hate about her characters are qualities you possess yourself.
Yara is a tough character to root for. She's a narcissist, but at the same time she's very insecure. She doesn't believe she is worthy of being loved, nor that she's capable of loving the right way. When her life gets too comfortable, she picks up and moves to a different city or country and starts over, not thinking or caring about the relationships she's leaving behind.
Yara is hard to love but David loves her so effortlessly. You'd think that would make for a story filled with rainbows and butterflies but true to Tarryn Fisher fashion, their story is anything but pretty. It's angsty and takes disappointing turns. But as with previous TF novels, AWKAP evokes every emotion and you can't help but want Yara and David to somehow have a happily ever after.
Yara is a tough character to root for. She's a narcissist, but at the same time she's very insecure. She doesn't believe she is worthy of being loved, nor that she's capable of loving the right way. When her life gets too comfortable, she picks up and moves to a different city or country and starts over, not thinking or caring about the relationships she's leaving behind.
Yara is hard to love but David loves her so effortlessly. You'd think that would make for a story filled with rainbows and butterflies but true to Tarryn Fisher fashion, their story is anything but pretty. It's angsty and takes disappointing turns. But as with previous TF novels, AWKAP evokes every emotion and you can't help but want Yara and David to somehow have a happily ever after.
betty816's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted to love this, but I hated the character Yara so so much that every time the story was from her point of view I would get pissed off all over again. But I guess that’s a well written novel because I REALLY disliked her. Lol.
ladywestfall's review against another edition
4.0
TARRYN IS BACK IN HER ROMANCE GENRE ROOTS WITH THIS BOOK! This book is more on the romantic side although I miss Tarryn delivering a crazy, whirlwind and jaw dropping narratives such as with Marrow, Mudvein and F*ck Love. You can still feel Tarryn's very touch in this book. There is just something in a book that screams, TARRYN!!!
Also, I really love it when Tarryn includes riddle-ish things in her books. Some sort of a puzzle that you need to solve that feels as if it is such an important thing in the ending. YA FEEL ME??? Do you all remember the fcking BLUE CRAYON in F*ck Love?? That thing drove me mad. There are also a lot in Never, Never that I don't really want to talk about as most of it doesn't make sense at all. Then in AWKAP, this number 49 scrawled in a paper got me so confused and thinking so hard, I think a nerve popped. *sighs* I think this is Tarryn's signature. Making us think so hard and in the end fucks us all up.
The story of Yara and David, I would say is very much relatable. I kind of relate with Yara's character at some point. I love David so much. He's just a very lovable character and who doesn't love a musician, eh? The plot is a 60-40 for me. I was waiting for a big surprise or a twist from Tarryn but yeah knowing her, she did this to play with us because she knew we were expecting it. Over all, it was a good read!
Also, I really love it when Tarryn includes riddle-ish things in her books. Some sort of a puzzle that you need to solve that feels as if it is such an important thing in the ending. YA FEEL ME??? Do you all remember the fcking BLUE CRAYON in F*ck Love?? That thing drove me mad. There are also a lot in Never, Never that I don't really want to talk about as most of it doesn't make sense at all. Then in AWKAP, this number 49 scrawled in a paper got me so confused and thinking so hard, I think a nerve popped. *sighs* I think this is Tarryn's signature. Making us think so hard and in the end fucks us all up.
The story of Yara and David, I would say is very much relatable. I kind of relate with Yara's character at some point. I love David so much. He's just a very lovable character and who doesn't love a musician, eh? The plot is a 60-40 for me. I was waiting for a big surprise or a twist from Tarryn but yeah knowing her, she did this to play with us because she knew we were expecting it. Over all, it was a good read!
tachomeskorner's review against another edition
5.0
I have no words. Tarryn's writing is always so poetic.
dstewart1292's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I hated Petra. But god this book!!
briandthemoon's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars! I love the depth of Tarryn Fisher's writing!
sim_96's review against another edition
4.0
This book was equal parts frustrating and amazing. I had to have a two day hiatus from all that was going on. David made me believe in love. Yara made me believe love was dead. Together they created a narrative that had so many twists and turns you didn't know what was going to happen in the next chapter. Tarry brought these two characters to life and it is probably one of my favourites, even if you have to take a break because you want to punch the lead in her face a few times.
If you believe in love you need this book.
If you don't believe in love you need this book.
Yara or David will change your mind. Or maybe both will.
If you believe in love you need this book.
If you don't believe in love you need this book.
Yara or David will change your mind. Or maybe both will.
forfictionssake's review against another edition
5.0
Tarryns best work yet
Wow. That was just... heartbreakingly beautiful? While reading this book I think I took a dive into every human emotion you can think of and felt them so strongly. I really just am a a loss for words with how to review this because it was that good.
"I accumulate wrongs. There's never one big thing. One big thing could happen and I'd move right past it like it didn't. But those little wrongs, my god, I collect those."
Wow. That was just... heartbreakingly beautiful? While reading this book I think I took a dive into every human emotion you can think of and felt them so strongly. I really just am a a loss for words with how to review this because it was that good.
"I accumulate wrongs. There's never one big thing. One big thing could happen and I'd move right past it like it didn't. But those little wrongs, my god, I collect those."