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seemadyal50's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
earthboundcutie's review against another edition
4.0
I was pleased by the ending of this series. In all honesty this could have been made a standalone with a few changes and might have been better than having the three novels, but I understand the progression.
I did enjoy this. However I always find it difficult to root for young-love couples. There's a lot out there in the world and it's hard for me to be convinced that these relationships actually end in HEA instead of HFN. I seem to be consistently doubting the relationship, through no fault of the author.
BUT, Martin and Kaitlyn were great in this one. Martin grew up and so did Kaitlyn and seeing the progression was lovely.
And now the only thing for me to do is wait anxiously for more Penny Reid books/newsletters/anything she wants to release at all.
I did enjoy this. However I always find it difficult to root for young-love couples. There's a lot out there in the world and it's hard for me to be convinced that these relationships actually end in HEA instead of HFN. I seem to be consistently doubting the relationship, through no fault of the author.
BUT, Martin and Kaitlyn were great in this one. Martin grew up and so did Kaitlyn and seeing the progression was lovely.
And now the only thing for me to do is wait anxiously for more Penny Reid books/newsletters/anything she wants to release at all.
heidenkind's review against another edition
4.0
Liked this one a lot more than the previous two in the series! Stayed up until 7am reading.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
2.0
The heroine is so ridiculously obtuse. I just couldn't deal with it.
diabianca's review against another edition
I wish there was an epilogue so I'd find out how the performance went!
beeppeep's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. LO V E D I T! An excellent continuation from the previous book and a brilliant path to an ending I couldn't have imagined better. Happy Mother's Day to me! This book was a wonderful gift. Thank you, Penny. Can't wait to read more of your talent!
bridgetteramirez's review against another edition
4.0
This was actually a good ending to a quick and enjoyable series.
bianca89279's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars
The release of Capture on Mothers' Day was the perfect present! Thank you, Penny! I was so frustrated about having to wait to find out what happens next ... Of course, once I realised my pre-order was ready for download, I quickly stopped what I was doing and started reading. And I had to finish it in one sitting, so now I'm tired and grumpy as I didn't get much sleep last night, but I'm also happy I've finished the novel.
I have to say that while I thought Kaitlyn was magnificently awesome, I wasn't a big fan of Martin, as I wasn't that keen on his entitled, domineering personality, but his interest in Kaitlyn sure redeemed him somewhat.
But in Capture, he becomes (almost) a new man, a better man, which let's face it, it doesn't happen in reality, but I guess that's why we read these books. What is it they say: women dream men will change, and men hope that women never will? :-) But Kaitlyn changes a bit as well, she becomes less sheltered and makes important decisions based on what's good for her and not on what everyone expects of her. In the process, she becomes happier and more self assured and she's got Martin's bluntness to thank for that.
So yes, this was the perfect love story, where two perfectly imperfect people come together, and by being together they become the best versions of themselves. Big sigh...
Thank you, Penny Reid for yet another wonderful love story. But PLEAAASSEEE no more books split in 2-3 volumes! With all due respect, I hate this practice! I understand the marketing/financial reasoning for it, but still, I am not a big fan! I don't even like it in movies, but it could also be because most movies that have 2, 3, 4 after them are ludicrous and hurt my intelligence (I noticed the Europeans and other non-Hollywood film makers never indulge in the practice).
So, to conclude my review/drivel: I love Penny Reid's writing style and the female characters she creates so much, I even endured the excruciating wait for each volume to be released. Also, Kaitlyn is now officially my favourite female character of all Penny Reid books!!!
I can't wait for the next Penny Reid novel!
Recommended:: To everyone who enjoys reading books with strong, quirky female characters.
Cover: 5 stars
The release of Capture on Mothers' Day was the perfect present! Thank you, Penny! I was so frustrated about having to wait to find out what happens next ... Of course, once I realised my pre-order was ready for download, I quickly stopped what I was doing and started reading. And I had to finish it in one sitting, so now I'm tired and grumpy as I didn't get much sleep last night, but I'm also happy I've finished the novel.
I have to say that while I thought Kaitlyn was magnificently awesome, I wasn't a big fan of Martin, as I wasn't that keen on his entitled, domineering personality, but his interest in Kaitlyn sure redeemed him somewhat.
But in Capture, he becomes (almost) a new man, a better man, which let's face it, it doesn't happen in reality, but I guess that's why we read these books. What is it they say: women dream men will change, and men hope that women never will? :-) But Kaitlyn changes a bit as well, she becomes less sheltered and makes important decisions based on what's good for her and not on what everyone expects of her. In the process, she becomes happier and more self assured and she's got Martin's bluntness to thank for that.
So yes, this was the perfect love story, where two perfectly imperfect people come together, and by being together they become the best versions of themselves. Big sigh...
Thank you, Penny Reid for yet another wonderful love story. But PLEAAASSEEE no more books split in 2-3 volumes! With all due respect, I hate this practice! I understand the marketing/financial reasoning for it, but still, I am not a big fan! I don't even like it in movies, but it could also be because most movies that have 2, 3, 4 after them are ludicrous and hurt my intelligence (I noticed the Europeans and other non-Hollywood film makers never indulge in the practice).
So, to conclude my review/drivel: I love Penny Reid's writing style and the female characters she creates so much, I even endured the excruciating wait for each volume to be released. Also, Kaitlyn is now officially my favourite female character of all Penny Reid books!!!
I can't wait for the next Penny Reid novel!
Recommended:: To everyone who enjoys reading books with strong, quirky female characters.
Cover: 5 stars
jro14x's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! What an amazing end to a fabulous story! Below will have spoilers for the previous books so read with caution.
I really liked that Kaitlyn stuck to her guns after her decisions to break up with Martin. Were there mistakes on both side of the relationship? Yes, but it's so refreshing to see a NA where the girl doesn't fold at the first sign of conflict with the hero. I loved the continued exploration of personal fulfillment vs. the good of the whole. I think this an important issue facing the 20-30 somethings, and I really liked how that conversation happened between Martin and Kaitlyn. I loved seeing Kaitlyn and her mother come to a new understanding of their relationship. Parent-child relationships can often become cartoonish, either sickeningly perfect or horrifyingly terrible and the cause for some emotional defect in a main character. Kaitlyn and her mother had to work to understand each other, but it was obvious that the love on both sides would carry them through. Finally, the grovel. Ohhhhhh, what good grovel this book has! Martin has a lot to make up for, but by the end of this book, I believed he was ready to change and own up to his mistakes.
Despite my caution with the NA genre as a whole, I 110% recommend this series! It's smart, it's witty, it's sexy, and it touches your heart. What else could you want?
I really liked that Kaitlyn stuck to her guns after her decisions to break up with Martin. Were there mistakes on both side of the relationship? Yes, but it's so refreshing to see a NA where the girl doesn't fold at the first sign of conflict with the hero. I loved the continued exploration of personal fulfillment vs. the good of the whole. I think this an important issue facing the 20-30 somethings, and I really liked how that conversation happened between Martin and Kaitlyn. I loved seeing Kaitlyn and her mother come to a new understanding of their relationship. Parent-child relationships can often become cartoonish, either sickeningly perfect or horrifyingly terrible and the cause for some emotional defect in a main character. Kaitlyn and her mother had to work to understand each other, but it was obvious that the love on both sides would carry them through. Finally, the grovel. Ohhhhhh, what good grovel this book has! Martin has a lot to make up for, but by the end of this book, I believed he was ready to change and own up to his mistakes.
Despite my caution with the NA genre as a whole, I 110% recommend this series! It's smart, it's witty, it's sexy, and it touches your heart. What else could you want?