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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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I was so excited for this book, because I wasn’t quite sure on whether or not I would like this troupe, but it’s something that I don’t have issues with, as long as it’s well achieved, so I was excited. Let me say, this book wasn’t quite what I was expecting, and it disappointed me a bit.
I really liked the writing, and I loved the main character Adele. She was beyond amazing! However, I really needed a dual POV on this book, because Pete was a mystery to me, and still is. I needed to know what his feelings and thoughts were. On whether or not he had ever felt that way for Adele before? If it was new? What was exactly what he felt? The fact that we only had Adele’s POV, didn’t allow me to fully enjoy this story. Moreover, it’s not like Adele and Pete had deep and long conversations after they finally got involved, and discussed their feelings, so again, I have no clue. If I’m being honest, I’m not entirely sure I even liked Pete, and that put a damp on my enjoyment of this story.
What I loved was Adele’s relationship with her dad and her new stepmom. That was gold.
There’s also something that happens toward the end of the book, that I was not a fan of. At all. I wished it had never happened. But oh well.
I really liked the setting of this book, and I adored Adele. She’s the reason I’m rating this book this high. I would be ok with the age difference and the story itself, but I had major issues with Pete, so I could never get fully onboard with the relationship.
BUT HEY, TRY IT, AND THEN TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS.
I was so excited for this book, because I wasn’t quite sure on whether or not I would like this troupe, but it’s something that I don’t have issues with, as long as it’s well achieved, so I was excited. Let me say, this book wasn’t quite what I was expecting, and it disappointed me a bit.
I really liked the writing, and I loved the main character Adele. She was beyond amazing! However, I really needed a dual POV on this book, because Pete was a mystery to me, and still is. I needed to know what his feelings and thoughts were. On whether or not he had ever felt that way for Adele before? If it was new? What was exactly what he felt? The fact that we only had Adele’s POV, didn’t allow me to fully enjoy this story. Moreover, it’s not like Adele and Pete had deep and long conversations after they finally got involved, and discussed their feelings, so again, I have no clue. If I’m being honest, I’m not entirely sure I even liked Pete, and that put a damp on my enjoyment of this story.
What I loved was Adele’s relationship with her dad and her new stepmom. That was gold.
There’s also something that happens toward the end of the book, that I was not a fan of. At all. I wished it had never happened. But oh well.
I really liked the setting of this book, and I adored Adele. She’s the reason I’m rating this book this high. I would be ok with the age difference and the story itself, but I had major issues with Pete, so I could never get fully onboard with the relationship.
BUT HEY, TRY IT, AND THEN TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS.
Although I know that the author, Kylie Scott, is Autralian, all the books I’ve read by her have taken place in the United States. It was interesting to read a story in a country I’ve always wanted to visit.
This story didn’t go quite how I had thought it would, but I wasn’t disappointed. There was a definite trajectory this book had to take and the author took it there, and then some. I didn’t know whether to feel bad for Pete for the situation he was put in, or feel sympathy for Adele for the humiliation she felt from her past declarations to Pete.
The age difference between Pete and Adele could have ended up creepy because of her age when they first met. Yet, because the author kept this narrative from Adele’s perspective, it never crossed that line. For all intents and purposes, Pete really did keep things on the up and up with Adele in the past. She was a very good friend and confidant to him, but his feeling for her never seemed to pass over into the inappropriate area. Of course, the friendship Adele and Pete forged was viewed quite differently through the eyes of a teenage girl.
I didn’t get the same amount of warm-fuzzies as I usually get from this author. They popped up here and there, but Pete’s idiocy and treatment of Adele at times kept me from going all in. I’m not really saying that’s a bad thing though. The story was tough and real and was more angsty than butterflies and flowers, so it seems fitting I wasn’t a ball of warm-fuzzies throughout.
There are quite a few fun little exchanges this couple has. Adele has a lot of sass and she made me laugh. Toward the end of the book there is a Harry Potter conversation that will make me love Adele forever.
This review can also be found at All In Good Time.
This story didn’t go quite how I had thought it would, but I wasn’t disappointed. There was a definite trajectory this book had to take and the author took it there, and then some. I didn’t know whether to feel bad for Pete for the situation he was put in, or feel sympathy for Adele for the humiliation she felt from her past declarations to Pete.
The age difference between Pete and Adele could have ended up creepy because of her age when they first met. Yet, because the author kept this narrative from Adele’s perspective, it never crossed that line. For all intents and purposes, Pete really did keep things on the up and up with Adele in the past. She was a very good friend and confidant to him, but his feeling for her never seemed to pass over into the inappropriate area. Of course, the friendship Adele and Pete forged was viewed quite differently through the eyes of a teenage girl.
I didn’t get the same amount of warm-fuzzies as I usually get from this author. They popped up here and there, but Pete’s idiocy and treatment of Adele at times kept me from going all in. I’m not really saying that’s a bad thing though. The story was tough and real and was more angsty than butterflies and flowers, so it seems fitting I wasn’t a ball of warm-fuzzies throughout.
There are quite a few fun little exchanges this couple has. Adele has a lot of sass and she made me laugh. Toward the end of the book there is a Harry Potter conversation that will make me love Adele forever.
This review can also be found at All In Good Time.
I don't know what to say?
I like the plot, but there could have been more developments in it and the characters to make it all seem believable and interesting.
I like the plot, but there could have been more developments in it and the characters to make it all seem believable and interesting.
En realidad son 3.5 estrellas
Me gustó muchísimo, me hizo reír y amé las referencias a Harry Potter que salían de la boca de Adele. Es una protagonista increíble, con cosas que realmente me encantaron. Quiero leer más de la autora prontooo
Me gustó muchísimo, me hizo reír y amé las referencias a Harry Potter que salían de la boca de Adele. Es una protagonista increíble, con cosas que realmente me encantaron. Quiero leer más de la autora prontooo
Just an okay read. For someone who is supposed to be older, Pete acts very immature.
Sometimes I want something a little different - still romance, but has a different feel, or an author I love trying something new - and that's why I think I liked this so much. There's the usual Kylie Scott humor, which I greatly appreciate.. but I could see her moving outside of her normal tropes. And for me, this worked. I can see how some people aren't the biggest fans - because there is a definite age difference, and they met when she was 16. But I think Kylie Scott did it right.
As I said, I really liked this. I didn't want to stop reading. All I could think about while I was at work was getting back to this book, and finding out what would happened. I liked Adele's attitude, especially when she decided she wasn't taking any of Pete's crap anymore. And Pete certainly had his fine moments as well... but he also frustrated me. I can see why he'd need a younger woman, considering how immature he could be, emotionally.
This doesn't beat out Trust and Lead when it comes to my top favorites... but it's great all the same.
See my full review on my blog, Novel Addiction.
As I said, I really liked this. I didn't want to stop reading. All I could think about while I was at work was getting back to this book, and finding out what would happened. I liked Adele's attitude, especially when she decided she wasn't taking any of Pete's crap anymore. And Pete certainly had his fine moments as well... but he also frustrated me. I can see why he'd need a younger woman, considering how immature he could be, emotionally.
This doesn't beat out Trust and Lead when it comes to my top favorites... but it's great all the same.
See my full review on my blog, Novel Addiction.
This book draaaaaaaaaged. Usually, I really enjoy Kylie Scott books but this one was just not for me.