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suvata's review against another edition
4.0
Continuing my TBR project:
This is one of the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added June 22, 2015.
In a twist, this book features an unlikeable, helicopter dad rather than a snarky helicopter mom. Dad’s got everyone under his thumb. Who will be brave enough to break away for good? I love the way de los Santos writes.
This is one of the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added June 22, 2015.
In a twist, this book features an unlikeable, helicopter dad rather than a snarky helicopter mom. Dad’s got everyone under his thumb. Who will be brave enough to break away for good? I love the way de los Santos writes.
alidottie's review
3.0
I listened to this book.
The problem I had with this book was it touched on so many big deal topics and just glided over them. It also felt like a YA story line.
The problem I had with this book was it touched on so many big deal topics and just glided over them. It also felt like a YA story line.
leeleeinok's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mcearl12's review
5.0
I've loved Marisa de Los Santos' previous books and this was no exception.
I am a voracious reader, have been for 50-some years, and you must believe me when I say that this author creates the most believable characters and stories and when you finish, you feel bereft at leaving the characters, but also as if you're wrapped in a fuzzy blanket of warmth and love.
Best last 2 grafs and oh such lovely, loving characters.
Go ahead and read it...it's just a lovely story. Such a talented author.
I am a voracious reader, have been for 50-some years, and you must believe me when I say that this author creates the most believable characters and stories and when you finish, you feel bereft at leaving the characters, but also as if you're wrapped in a fuzzy blanket of warmth and love.
Best last 2 grafs and oh such lovely, loving characters.
Go ahead and read it...it's just a lovely story. Such a talented author.
mschrock8's review
5.0
I won this as a First Read.
It took me along time to read this book. I stretched it because I didn't want it to end.
It wasn't all happy, but it was lovely AND filled with love. Sometimes I wish I had a sister.
It took me along time to read this book. I stretched it because I didn't want it to end.
It wasn't all happy, but it was lovely AND filled with love. Sometimes I wish I had a sister.
katie_chandler's review
4.0
De los Santos is a master perspective writer. She can make almost all of her characters loveable with just a glimpse into what they are thinking. There was one character in this book, though, that made my stomach churn and despite her not so subtle hints at his roundness of character, I couldn't find any appreciation for his story.
De los Santos is now on my watch list. I'm excited to read anything she puts on the shelf. Her books usually inspire me to read something classic and watch old movies. Not to mention that I want to be best friends with her main characters.
De los Santos is now on my watch list. I'm excited to read anything she puts on the shelf. Her books usually inspire me to read something classic and watch old movies. Not to mention that I want to be best friends with her main characters.
mmseitz822's review
4.0
I was so glad this book didn't turn into one of those predictable stories - a daughter and her estranged father find a way back to each other after all of the years apart and become close again after he has a near-death experience blah blah blah. If that had been the case, I would have been really disappointed. As it was, the relationship between Taisy and Wilson isn't even the focal point of the book. Yes, it plays an important part but it is not the main story. It is kind of just the catalyst that causes the rest of the action in the story to take place.
I really liked Taisy and Willow even though there were times they both did things that annoyed me. For instance, I hated Taisy's blind affection for Wilson after what a piece of crap dad he was and especially after ruining her relationship with Ben. I hate how she constantly defends him even when he is being a complete jackass. I hated when Willow acted like a little snot toward Taisy even though Taisy was nothing but nice to her. I also hated how she, too, idolized Wilson. I liked the relationship that formed between Taisy and Willow, as well as between Caro and Taisy.
Am I the only who wonders what Caro possibly ever saw in Wilson though? I get that he had a hard childhood and his dad was a jerk but don't you think that would have inspired him to be better than his father and to treat his children well? I wish the book would have gone into their back story a little bit because it seems like a really unlikely match.
I really liked Taisy and Willow even though there were times they both did things that annoyed me. For instance, I hated Taisy's blind affection for Wilson after what a piece of crap dad he was and especially after ruining her relationship with Ben. I hate how she constantly defends him even when he is being a complete jackass. I hated when Willow acted like a little snot toward Taisy even though Taisy was nothing but nice to her. I also hated how she, too, idolized Wilson. I liked the relationship that formed between Taisy and Willow, as well as between Caro and Taisy.
Am I the only who wonders what Caro possibly ever saw in Wilson though? I get that he had a hard childhood and his dad was a jerk but don't you think that would have inspired him to be better than his father and to treat his children well? I wish the book would have gone into their back story a little bit because it seems like a really unlikely match.
meredithmegan87's review
4.0
*Spoilers*
I have to admit, it took me a while to really get into this book but once I did, I finished it quickly because it swallowed me whole.
I really didn't know what the deal was with Wilson and I hated him. He remains a mystery and character whom I want to scream at for being so selfish, even if he did have some sly way of making his daughters bond.
I loved the evolution of characters, especially Willow. I loved the relationship between her and Taisy. I loved how young at heart Taisy seemed and I loved her and Ben.
Mr. Insley creeped me out the entire time, I'm so glad that took the direction that it did. I could picture Luka and Willow's entire evolution of their relationship like it were a in a movie.. so theatrical and well told.
I've always been a Maria de Los Santos fan. I'm glad I picked this book up, I'll be recommending it to friends (with the warning not to give up on it for the first 1/3, for sure).
I have to admit, it took me a while to really get into this book but once I did, I finished it quickly because it swallowed me whole.
I really didn't know what the deal was with Wilson and I hated him. He remains a mystery and character whom I want to scream at for being so selfish, even if he did have some sly way of making his daughters bond.
I loved the evolution of characters, especially Willow. I loved the relationship between her and Taisy. I loved how young at heart Taisy seemed and I loved her and Ben.
Mr. Insley creeped me out the entire time, I'm so glad that took the direction that it did. I could picture Luka and Willow's entire evolution of their relationship like it were a in a movie.. so theatrical and well told.
I've always been a Maria de Los Santos fan. I'm glad I picked this book up, I'll be recommending it to friends (with the warning not to give up on it for the first 1/3, for sure).