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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Taboo read alert! I don't usually read this kind of romance, and I found some of the plot a bit unrealistic (an extremely unlucky main character), but the character development is fantastic (even all of the secondary characters!) with raw, real emotions and a sarcastic humor that makes it readable through all the -frequent- sex scenes. A recommended quick read.
3.5 Stars.
I started a buddy read with Miss Dora on this book.
When I started I was super excited about the age difference because it touches close to home. But getting into the story I was the same age as Maddie actually a year younger when I found my older man and I (to my knowledge) NEVER acted the way she did in most of this book. I felt she was naive. Yes I said it NAIVE. She trys to come off as strong but to me she just wasn't. Maybe if she would have stopped acting so young but to me she was just that young and naive. Everyone has stuff to work through in life. If you're given a bad hand, trade it for a better one the best you know how. And stop with the whinning about your horrible life.
I didn't really get the whole hotel thing I mean he had his own apartment for christsake. Oh well to each their own I guess.
Without giving away any major spoilers I will just say that I wasn't impressed with this book. I guess I just prefer a book written for a more mature audience. The first few chapters and the last few were great but the middle was lacking. I think if a younger say 17-21ish girl read this then they would probably love it or even someone who doesn't have experience in the matter. But for someone who is in or has been in a relationship with a MAJOR age difference you will more than likely agree that some of the things going on just isn't true. (IMO)
Leah definatley has potential. I will definetely try another of her books. Just need something with a little more depth. And maybe a lead who I don't want to choke :)
I started a buddy read with Miss Dora on this book.
When I started I was super excited about the age difference because it touches close to home. But getting into the story I was the same age as Maddie actually a year younger when I found my older man and I (to my knowledge) NEVER acted the way she did in most of this book. I felt she was naive. Yes I said it NAIVE. She trys to come off as strong but to me she just wasn't. Maybe if she would have stopped acting so young but to me she was just that young and naive. Everyone has stuff to work through in life. If you're given a bad hand, trade it for a better one the best you know how. And stop with the whinning about your horrible life.
I didn't really get the whole hotel thing I mean he had his own apartment for christsake. Oh well to each their own I guess.
Without giving away any major spoilers I will just say that I wasn't impressed with this book. I guess I just prefer a book written for a more mature audience. The first few chapters and the last few were great but the middle was lacking. I think if a younger say 17-21ish girl read this then they would probably love it or even someone who doesn't have experience in the matter. But for someone who is in or has been in a relationship with a MAJOR age difference you will more than likely agree that some of the things going on just isn't true. (IMO)
Leah definatley has potential. I will definetely try another of her books. Just need something with a little more depth. And maybe a lead who I don't want to choke :)
I'm partially disappointed. I'm not a fan of the concept so I don't why I went into this story expecting to love it. I didn't love it, I did appreciate how the story was written especially the sex scenes it showed instead of telling her emotions the stereotypical ('Ahhs' and 'Oooohs' are a tad cringey). I didn't really click with the
main character even though I did like that she was self confident but I didn't like the comment she made about bulimia. I like how it wasn't a book centered around the morality of teacher/ student relationships rather it was a plot device to explore the gap between teenage hood and adulthood. I liked the guy at the beginning , i thought he was really sweet but their relationship tainted him in a was I didn't enjoy the greyness of it. I didn't see the purpose of Hiyam, she just seemed to be a repetitive villain character in NA
main character even though I did like that she was self confident but I didn't like the comment she made about bulimia. I like how it wasn't a book centered around the morality of teacher/ student relationships rather it was a plot device to explore the gap between teenage hood and adulthood. I liked the guy at the beginning , i thought he was really sweet but their relationship tainted him in a was I didn't enjoy the greyness of it. I didn't see the purpose of Hiyam, she just seemed to be a repetitive villain character in NA
Be prepared for a fast paced, fucked up and tantalisingly delicious ride. This book was twisted, in the best way.
I just need to put out there that my favourite book of last year – Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma – was about an incestuous relationship between two teenage siblings, and this one is about an equally taboo relationship between a teacher and a student. What does this say about me? Honestly, I’m not sure I wanna know. But what I do know, is that everyone should read this novel regardless.
Raeder’s style of writing was so unique, so lyrical, unlike anything I have ever read before. I genuinely felt like I was in Maise’s head the whole time, living moments through her eyes and mind, as vividly if I was experiencing them myself. To be able to write as raw as this, that’s some kind of special.
In enjoying this novel as much as I have, this doesn’t mean I am in any way condoning relationships of this kind in everyday life. This is after all a novel, and I am fully aware of that. But I feel that the way this novel approached this relationship, the way it was written was broached so authentically, so full of passion and so shockingly aware of the boundaries it was breaking, had me hooked early on.
Maise could be a bit full of herself at times. So, you’re a total babe – we get it. I’m not sure I needed to hear it so often. You look great without makeup, you’re naturally pretty, ‘not like other girls’, less of this please. In saying this, she was tough, unapologetic and knew she was a bit of a bitch, but owned it, and I liked that about her. Mr. Evan Wilke is ridiculously hot. Young at heart, a bit moody, and at times, a tortured soul, and that’s enticing. There is an aura of mystery surrounding him throughout, and this just added more depth to the whole secretive, wrongness of the whole affair, and I liked that.
I wasn’t sure about how I felt towards Evan at the end of the novel. A huge part of his past is revealed to us as readers, and to Maise, and still now I’m not sure about how my attitude towards him has changed because of this revelation. I’m still questioning his relationship with Maise because of this fact. But let’s just say I was satisfied with the ending.
There’s quite a few explicit sex scenes in this novel. In fact they make up a good chunk of it. It didn’t seem to matter much to me though, as it didn’t take away from the side plots and other stuff going on, and put simply – they were pretty great. As mentioned earlier, Raeder has such a lyrical way with words, and these well written scenes aided in creating the smoky, intoxicating, hazy atmosphere of the moments that Maise and Evan create together.
I enjoyed this so much I’ll probably read it again in the future, it’s just too good to pass up a second time around. There’s the fair bit of angst, it’s got interesting sub plots, but mainly this novel is just hella sophisticated and sexy. Read it.
I just need to put out there that my favourite book of last year – Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma – was about an incestuous relationship between two teenage siblings, and this one is about an equally taboo relationship between a teacher and a student. What does this say about me? Honestly, I’m not sure I wanna know. But what I do know, is that everyone should read this novel regardless.
Raeder’s style of writing was so unique, so lyrical, unlike anything I have ever read before. I genuinely felt like I was in Maise’s head the whole time, living moments through her eyes and mind, as vividly if I was experiencing them myself. To be able to write as raw as this, that’s some kind of special.
In enjoying this novel as much as I have, this doesn’t mean I am in any way condoning relationships of this kind in everyday life. This is after all a novel, and I am fully aware of that. But I feel that the way this novel approached this relationship, the way it was written was broached so authentically, so full of passion and so shockingly aware of the boundaries it was breaking, had me hooked early on.
Maise could be a bit full of herself at times. So, you’re a total babe – we get it. I’m not sure I needed to hear it so often. You look great without makeup, you’re naturally pretty, ‘not like other girls’, less of this please. In saying this, she was tough, unapologetic and knew she was a bit of a bitch, but owned it, and I liked that about her. Mr. Evan Wilke is ridiculously hot. Young at heart, a bit moody, and at times, a tortured soul, and that’s enticing. There is an aura of mystery surrounding him throughout, and this just added more depth to the whole secretive, wrongness of the whole affair, and I liked that.
I wasn’t sure about how I felt towards Evan at the end of the novel. A huge part of his past is revealed to us as readers, and to Maise, and still now I’m not sure about how my attitude towards him has changed because of this revelation. I’m still questioning his relationship with Maise because of this fact. But let’s just say I was satisfied with the ending.
There’s quite a few explicit sex scenes in this novel. In fact they make up a good chunk of it. It didn’t seem to matter much to me though, as it didn’t take away from the side plots and other stuff going on, and put simply – they were pretty great. As mentioned earlier, Raeder has such a lyrical way with words, and these well written scenes aided in creating the smoky, intoxicating, hazy atmosphere of the moments that Maise and Evan create together.
I enjoyed this so much I’ll probably read it again in the future, it’s just too good to pass up a second time around. There’s the fair bit of angst, it’s got interesting sub plots, but mainly this novel is just hella sophisticated and sexy. Read it.
I was absolutely blown away by the fantastic writing in this book! I loved the word choices and the pacing and the way the lyrical writing described everything in a way that left me wanting more. At first, I wasn't sure I'd like this story because of the taboo nature of the subject matter, but the fantastic writing got me engaged right away, and I was hooked! Maise seemed very mature for her age, which also helped me to get past the age gap. The brokenness of the main characters and they way they complemented each other and helped each other to overcome their problems was very believable. I absolutely loved the ending, too. I'm glad that I gave this book a chance, because missing Leah Raeder's writing would have been awful! I can't wait to explore more of her work!
60% of this book was so boring, then it started to get interesting but still it wasn’t that good as I expected it to be.
A hotter and more romantic version of End of the Fucking World, quite enjoyable "junk book".