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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I loved this book the first time I read it, and still love it the many times after that. I love the battle between these characters as well as everything surrounding them as they try to navigate teenage life. The dynamics between the two sides of Fairfield show a very real divide between students when it comes to money and heritage. My school was never like that, but that doesn't mean this doesn't exist.
I love the cocky swagger that Alex shows the world, while letting Brittany see the softer side. The same goes for Brittany, at least for showing her softer side. I loved those moments with Shelley. I think the turning point for me was that moment when Alex played checkers with Shelley. I'm not sure what it was, but it seemed like that point in the story when everything shifted. From there it just got more real and a bit scary. This couple was definitely one I was rooting for because on the outside, it's like opposite attract. But when you look a little closer, it's almost too perfect to ignore.
I love the cocky swagger that Alex shows the world, while letting Brittany see the softer side. The same goes for Brittany, at least for showing her softer side. I loved those moments with Shelley. I think the turning point for me was that moment when Alex played checkers with Shelley. I'm not sure what it was, but it seemed like that point in the story when everything shifted. From there it just got more real and a bit scary. This couple was definitely one I was rooting for because on the outside, it's like opposite attract. But when you look a little closer, it's almost too perfect to ignore.
I wanted to write about how I kinda liked the story but didn't feel any chemistry between the main characters... but then the epilogue happened.
Of course it has a fucking epilogue with their fucking child.
Thats's it. It's official.
I give up on straight romance.
They push kids down my throat not just in adult romance and erotica, but in high school romace, too?
Fuck it and fuck me for always trying to give straight romance books another chance.
The only reason I picked this up was because it's a high school romance and I was sure they won't have a kid.
Of course it has a fucking epilogue with their fucking child.
Thats's it. It's official.
I give up on straight romance.
They push kids down my throat not just in adult romance and erotica, but in high school romace, too?
Fuck it and fuck me for always trying to give straight romance books another chance.
The only reason I picked this up was because it's a high school romance and I was sure they won't have a kid.
Unbelievable. This book was epic on so many levels. Full review to come
Frankly, this book was really stupid. Everything about it was a cliché. Golden cheerleader Brittany with secret horrible home life meets bad-boy gang member Alex when they become lab partners in Chemistry class.
Whoa. Hang on to your seats. Things are getting crazy-original up in here.
Alex is a JD, blah blah blah, falls for Brittany against his will, reforms himself to be with her, blah blah, almost dies, blah blah, lots of angsting, happy ending, whatever.
This book was almost painful. Reading it gave me a headache. I winced at certain phrases—a lot of certain phrases. The dual narrative was awkward and clunky. (Good examples of dual narrative: Dash and Lily's Book of Dares, Across the Universe, When It Happens—books that give you unique characterizations and information essential to the story that only a specific character knows. No repeating of stupid scenes or cutting off at awkward places, like in the middle of dialogue.) I didn't care about Alex. I didn't care about Brittany. Their "touching" backstories were not done well at all. I was bored the whole time and found myself skipping ahead, looking for something exciting.
The most annoying thing was the random Spanish words thrown in with Alex's thoughts. What? It was confusing, awkward and completely unnecessary. Like, I would understand if it was interjections. But not nouns in the middle of sentences. Ugh.
Don't read it. Don't read the back or the inside flap either. Save yourself the trouble and go eat cake with the time you won't be wasting on this book.
Whoa. Hang on to your seats. Things are getting crazy-original up in here.
Alex is a JD, blah blah blah, falls for Brittany against his will, reforms himself to be with her, blah blah, almost dies, blah blah, lots of angsting, happy ending, whatever.
This book was almost painful. Reading it gave me a headache. I winced at certain phrases—a lot of certain phrases. The dual narrative was awkward and clunky. (Good examples of dual narrative: Dash and Lily's Book of Dares, Across the Universe, When It Happens—books that give you unique characterizations and information essential to the story that only a specific character knows. No repeating of stupid scenes or cutting off at awkward places, like in the middle of dialogue.) I didn't care about Alex. I didn't care about Brittany. Their "touching" backstories were not done well at all. I was bored the whole time and found myself skipping ahead, looking for something exciting.
The most annoying thing was the random Spanish words thrown in with Alex's thoughts. What? It was confusing, awkward and completely unnecessary. Like, I would understand if it was interjections. But not nouns in the middle of sentences. Ugh.
Don't read it. Don't read the back or the inside flap either. Save yourself the trouble and go eat cake with the time you won't be wasting on this book.
I could not put down this book. I fell in love with the characters. I tried predicting things, but I was often wrong. I laughed, got angry, and cried...never a dull moment.
(1/7/10) O. M. G...I loved this book. I feels soooo bad for alex...losing his dad and his best friend...then almost losing Brittny. I was very touched by this book, and I'm planning on reading it again and again and again.
*update, 11/8/13*
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! I started to sob after I finished it again. lol. I was just so... overwhelmed with so much emotions. it was crazy. I love happy endings. It was so amazing. hehehehe. lol. I stand by what I said almost 3 years ago, I plan to read this book again and again and again.
*update, 11/8/13*
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! I started to sob after I finished it again. lol. I was just so... overwhelmed with so much emotions. it was crazy. I love happy endings. It was so amazing. hehehehe. lol. I stand by what I said almost 3 years ago, I plan to read this book again and again and again.