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jordanimals's review against another edition
1.0
I thought this book was pretty bad and weird but I got it for free on Amazon and I read it in 2 hours. Overall I do not recommend this book sorry
dinx219's review against another edition
3.0
Writing was good, but this story was hard to finish. I hate not finishing a book, so I forced myself to do it. However, the story just wasn't that interesting - especially compared to some of this author's other works. Story gets 2 stars. Writing gets 4. Therefore, average of 3 overall.
bryanhoardsbooks's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I was given an advance reading copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Skyscape for the opportunity.
Before picking this book up, I've had the feeling that it's going to be a sad book, and when I finished it, it confirmed my prediction. But don't get me wrong. It might spark emotions, but this is still good book --it just wasn't for me.
The plot was encouraging and really hits you. Its dealing with filling the void of someone you're used to be with. but the pacing started slow, and it was an ongoing theme throughout the book. I'm not huge fan of slow-paced books, so I could really say that this is a it's-not-the-book-it's-me situation.
I'd be happy to read another book by the author, but I'm sure that others will enjoy this book. I'm still giving this a fair rating of 3.5 STARS.
Before picking this book up, I've had the feeling that it's going to be a sad book, and when I finished it, it confirmed my prediction. But don't get me wrong. It might spark emotions, but this is still good book --it just wasn't for me.
The plot was encouraging and really hits you. Its dealing with filling the void of someone you're used to be with. but the pacing started slow, and it was an ongoing theme throughout the book. I'm not huge fan of slow-paced books, so I could really say that this is a it's-not-the-book-it's-me situation.
I'd be happy to read another book by the author, but I'm sure that others will enjoy this book. I'm still giving this a fair rating of 3.5 STARS.
amotisse's review
5.0
Gently powerful.
A tingly mix of discovering who you are and first love.
That time full of fear, excitement and possibilities.
Getting things wrong...and right. Learning.
Of awkwardness and adaptability.
Of friendship, family and following your heart.
So lovely.
A tingly mix of discovering who you are and first love.
That time full of fear, excitement and possibilities.
Getting things wrong...and right. Learning.
Of awkwardness and adaptability.
Of friendship, family and following your heart.
So lovely.
onepageatatime's review against another edition
4.0
So first off... WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COVER! Not gonna lie I definitely judge a book/pick up a book based on its cover.
The story itself was written beautifully. I loved following Wrens story and found it relatable to myself in my teen years but I found the story itself to be paced a little slower than I would have liked. This was definitely a feel good light read that I enjoyed and the pacing is a personal preference (I normally read fantasy or adventure books) but it was a nice change of pace.
The story itself was written beautifully. I loved following Wrens story and found it relatable to myself in my teen years but I found the story itself to be paced a little slower than I would have liked. This was definitely a feel good light read that I enjoyed and the pacing is a personal preference (I normally read fantasy or adventure books) but it was a nice change of pace.
readingwithrae's review against another edition
I received an ARC from Netgalley and Skyscrape in exchange for an honest review.
dnf @ 37%.
i'm sorry, this is way too pretentious for my liking. i can handle a little bit of it, but when one of your characters is a literal manic pixie dream girl, and the other has no backbone and thinks dwelling on 'if you were a punctuation mark what would you be' is a personality trait, then i just can't
dnf @ 37%.
i'm sorry, this is way too pretentious for my liking. i can handle a little bit of it, but when one of your characters is a literal manic pixie dream girl, and the other has no backbone and thinks dwelling on 'if you were a punctuation mark what would you be' is a personality trait, then i just can't
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a beautiful and complex story. The characters were so relatable and complicated and real and you couldn’t help but love them. I loved the weaving of art and memory and color into the story.
julieanncordero's review against another edition
4.0
*I listened to this with Kindle Unlimited.
I read The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland years ago and really liked it so I had high hopes for this book. It was probably, realistically, a three star read, but I gave it four because the setting of Spokane, Washington brought back so many memories of my childhood. I thought Rebekah Crane did a good job of describing the location with the lilacs and the Riverfront Park area.
The story is about a teenager, Wren, who is living with her police officer dad. Her mom, her sister and her best friend have all left her and she is trying to figure out her place in the world. There is this homebound boy that is next door that she talks to and then another boy in her drivers ed class that she becomes close with.
Honestly, the story wasn't bad, but I feel like the bet part was the last probably 50 pages so it made me sad that it took that long to get there. I wish there had been more clues or developments leading up to that. It was just kind of dropped on the reader and not like a good twist that you didn't see coming.
I read The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland years ago and really liked it so I had high hopes for this book. It was probably, realistically, a three star read, but I gave it four because the setting of Spokane, Washington brought back so many memories of my childhood. I thought Rebekah Crane did a good job of describing the location with the lilacs and the Riverfront Park area.
The story is about a teenager, Wren, who is living with her police officer dad. Her mom, her sister and her best friend have all left her and she is trying to figure out her place in the world. There is this homebound boy that is next door that she talks to and then another boy in her drivers ed class that she becomes close with.
Honestly, the story wasn't bad, but I feel like the bet part was the last probably 50 pages so it made me sad that it took that long to get there. I wish there had been more clues or developments leading up to that. It was just kind of dropped on the reader and not like a good twist that you didn't see coming.
kow1728's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andreastevie's review against another edition
1.0
Thank you again to NetGalley and Skyscape Publishers for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
My full review is up here on my blog! You should definitely check it out!
My full review is up here on my blog! You should definitely check it out!