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lmantern's review against another edition
3.0
I may be the unpopular opinion but I thought this was just ok. Great concept for a story, building an unlikely friendship with the therapist and an actress on the wrong path. I think even if you don’t specifically share their issues, you will find a way to somehow feel like you relate.
For me though, much of the storyline and characters felt forced and just did not connect. Alternating viewpoints normally doesn’t bother me, but I think in this book they just weren’t meshing. I also found Olivia super boring and grew tired of her.
Overall, not terrible, I did read to the end. Just not one that I’m going to remember.
For me though, much of the storyline and characters felt forced and just did not connect. Alternating viewpoints normally doesn’t bother me, but I think in this book they just weren’t meshing. I also found Olivia super boring and grew tired of her.
Overall, not terrible, I did read to the end. Just not one that I’m going to remember.
alkemiya's review against another edition
3.0
It was a solid book with an interesting storyline.
There is an alarming lack of diversity within the book. There is never any mention of a Black, Asian, or someone any other race than white. None of the secondary characters are POC either. Every single character is family or related to the white people in some way. Fun, right?
The plot was interesting enough, I didn't get particularly bored throughout the book.
To be honest, I was race-baited into reading this book. I saw that one of the main characters was named Olivia 'Han' and thought, "Yay! Asian people." I was very confused when she described herself as a white woman. Turns out she changed her last name.
There is an alarming lack of diversity within the book. There is never any mention of a Black, Asian, or someone any other race than white. None of the secondary characters are POC either. Every single character is family or related to the white people in some way. Fun, right?
The plot was interesting enough, I didn't get particularly bored throughout the book.
To be honest, I was race-baited into reading this book. I saw that one of the main characters was named Olivia 'Han' and thought, "Yay! Asian people." I was very confused when she described herself as a white woman. Turns out she changed her last name.
slucy13's review against another edition
5.0
Adulting can be stressful...
I really enjoyed this book. At first I thought it would just be a silly quick read and was not that invested. The more I read the more invested I became in the main characters Olivia and Chase. The author of this book showed how vulnerable the chapters could be . I learned to really like them and was rooting for them both. The ending caught me off guard a little bit and I got a little emotional.
I really enjoyed this book. At first I thought it would just be a silly quick read and was not that invested. The more I read the more invested I became in the main characters Olivia and Chase. The author of this book showed how vulnerable the chapters could be . I learned to really like them and was rooting for them both. The ending caught me off guard a little bit and I got a little emotional.
n0m_de_grr's review
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, and Rape
Minor: Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
sueking365's review against another edition
4.0
Satisfying read
The 2 protagonists really move this novel along. The author does a great job with setting as well - you can feel the cabin and its quirks as you read.
The 2 protagonists really move this novel along. The author does a great job with setting as well - you can feel the cabin and its quirks as you read.
cait's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cyandra16's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. I was nervous when I read the summary. The topics are heavy but man was it good. The characters and their stories were great.
tasigmund's review against another edition
4.0
Adulting is about a child star named Chase, as an adult she's making all the wrong decisions and her career is close to finished. Olivia is the life coach who is tasked to help Chase calm down and help fix her life. They both have pasts they need to overcome, they may end up helping each other. I loved the characters in this book, some more than others. Chase at first made me wanna slap her out being a brat. Olivia was a hard-ass to Chase but that girl needed it. This book was easy to read and the characters are lovable. Liz Talley is great at what she does and i love her books.
becsbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
For two women doing damage control, this is a time for second chances in life, love, family and friendship.
Rehab failed, parole violated, Chase London’s demons keep coming back to haunt her. Hollywood doesn’t want the childhood superstar and she’s loosing everyone close to her. Her best friend Spencer want the best for her and he’s determined to help get her life of track. Conrad a up and coming producer giver her a lifeline but it’s up to Chase to take it.
Enters Olivia Han, life coach, bad ass, slightly stuck up adulting extraordinaire runs a adulting boot camp building other people’s lives up which conveniently avoiding her own. Con asks for a personal favour to help Chase get her life in order but Olivia isn’t sold on the idea. Chase doesn’t want to change, yet just as Olivia is ready to give up she realises there’s more to Chase and she’s acting out for a reason.
The pair head up her Olivia’s cabin in the wilds of Northern California and start working on themselves and the rundown cabin. Both women work on their past and begin to take the steps to heal and confront demons they’ve hidden for too long. What transpires from this is true friendship, love and mending family trauma.
I absolutely loved this novel, it very quickly became a page turner and before I knew it I was half way though it. It was raw and confronting, heartbreaking yet has so much love. The ending was the cherry on top!
Rehab failed, parole violated, Chase London’s demons keep coming back to haunt her. Hollywood doesn’t want the childhood superstar and she’s loosing everyone close to her. Her best friend Spencer want the best for her and he’s determined to help get her life of track. Conrad a up and coming producer giver her a lifeline but it’s up to Chase to take it.
Enters Olivia Han, life coach, bad ass, slightly stuck up adulting extraordinaire runs a adulting boot camp building other people’s lives up which conveniently avoiding her own. Con asks for a personal favour to help Chase get her life in order but Olivia isn’t sold on the idea. Chase doesn’t want to change, yet just as Olivia is ready to give up she realises there’s more to Chase and she’s acting out for a reason.
The pair head up her Olivia’s cabin in the wilds of Northern California and start working on themselves and the rundown cabin. Both women work on their past and begin to take the steps to heal and confront demons they’ve hidden for too long. What transpires from this is true friendship, love and mending family trauma.
I absolutely loved this novel, it very quickly became a page turner and before I knew it I was half way though it. It was raw and confronting, heartbreaking yet has so much love. The ending was the cherry on top!
mreadsbooksnfics's review against another edition
4.0
Tough subject matter, but it is handled well. This is a book which will make you think and see how these stories are important. What I took away from this book was that life is not perfect for all of us, and we need to keep in mind how things are. It is a great story about figuring out your life and doing what is best for you. This was my first novel by the author. but I loved it so much.