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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
The main character of this book is Caymen ( I kept reading it as Carmen). She and her mother own a doll shop in a town filled with rich people while she is poor. Then she meets Xander, another spoiled, rich boy, who instantly likes her. They get closer as he walks her to school every morning and during “career days”. Then a major curveball is thrown into their relationship.
I really liked this book. It definitely wasn’t my favorite contemporary novel, and Xander definitely wasn’t my favorite boy main character in a contemporary novel. I did love Caymen however, and her dry humor. She was hilarious! I found myself laughing out loud which I rarely do at books.
I really loved Skye, Caymen’s best friend. Skye was nice and supportive. In a lot of books I read, they usually end with the best friends fighting or angry at each other. They were great all the way through this book, and Skye’s boyfriend Henry was pretty cool, too. I did like Mason, a guy that was into Caymen. I did find it weird how he would chat up other girls but go back to Caymen and be devoted to her. He wasn’t doing it in a mean way- it was just the way he was.
I would’ve given this book a 5-star rating, but I didn’t like the ending. There were still some things to be resolved, and the moment where the author ended it wasn’t as strong as it could be. Who was Matthew? Will she ever meet her father? Will her mother be alright? How is her relationship with her grandparents going to turn out? Will their money situation change now? I felt those questions needed to be answered.
This review was also posted on my book review blog here!
I really liked this book. It definitely wasn’t my favorite contemporary novel, and Xander definitely wasn’t my favorite boy main character in a contemporary novel. I did love Caymen however, and her dry humor. She was hilarious! I found myself laughing out loud which I rarely do at books.
I really loved Skye, Caymen’s best friend. Skye was nice and supportive. In a lot of books I read, they usually end with the best friends fighting or angry at each other. They were great all the way through this book, and Skye’s boyfriend Henry was pretty cool, too. I did like Mason, a guy that was into Caymen. I did find it weird how he would chat up other girls but go back to Caymen and be devoted to her. He wasn’t doing it in a mean way- it was just the way he was.
I would’ve given this book a 5-star rating, but I didn’t like the ending. There were still some things to be resolved, and the moment where the author ended it wasn’t as strong as it could be. Who was Matthew? Will she ever meet her father? Will her mother be alright? How is her relationship with her grandparents going to turn out? Will their money situation change now? I felt those questions needed to be answered.
This review was also posted on my book review blog here!
AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Another amazing read by Kasie West!!! She really knows how to write a good book.
I always love her stories and the character growth in her books!
Very, very, happy!
I always love her stories and the character growth in her books!
Very, very, happy!
Check out the full review by Team member Ashley here: http://www.memyshelfandi.com/2013/06/book-review-distance-between-us.html
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US is smart, fun, and completely hilarious! After reading PIVOT POINT earlier this year I knew that I had to read more of Kasie West’s books. I was a little worried because I have been disappointed with books I was really looking forward to lately but THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US did not disappoint. Better yet, it surpassed all of my expectations!
I don’t typically read a lot of contemporary YA. I mean, I do read it but paranormal/dystopian is more my thing. However, now, I find myself wanting to read more contemporary books. I’m not sure if it’s the summer or paranormal burnout or if this book was just that good that I want to read more books that are similar to it. (I’m leaning toward the last explanation).
The characters in THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US were excellent! I loved Cayman. She was so funny with all of her sarcasm. I loved that she was able to be sarcastic without coming off as rude, obnoxious, or a know it all. Her comments were genuinely funny and I found myself laughing out loud on multiple occasions due to her wit. She is definitely a character that will keep you on your toes!
Xander! Oh, Xander! How I loved you! He was sexy. He was confident without being arrogant (most of the time anyway). I loved that he was your typical rich guy but at the same time not. He was loaded and had all of the fancy things rich people tend to have. He didn’t have any cheap clothes and knew nothing about the Salvation Army or thrift stores. Yet, he was incredibly kind and genuine.
I finished this book at 2:45 in the morning and immediately tweeted Kasie West AND sent her an email gushing about it. That’s how good it was! THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US is one of those books that can easily be devoured in a day or even in a sitting if life doesn’t get in the way.
Kasie West has officially become a part of my author auto-buy list. Currently, this list includes two names: Kasie West and Julie Kagawa. I’m just not one to auto-buy. The main takeaway from this review? Buy a Kasie West book. You can’t go wrong!
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US is smart, fun, and completely hilarious! After reading PIVOT POINT earlier this year I knew that I had to read more of Kasie West’s books. I was a little worried because I have been disappointed with books I was really looking forward to lately but THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US did not disappoint. Better yet, it surpassed all of my expectations!
I don’t typically read a lot of contemporary YA. I mean, I do read it but paranormal/dystopian is more my thing. However, now, I find myself wanting to read more contemporary books. I’m not sure if it’s the summer or paranormal burnout or if this book was just that good that I want to read more books that are similar to it. (I’m leaning toward the last explanation).
The characters in THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US were excellent! I loved Cayman. She was so funny with all of her sarcasm. I loved that she was able to be sarcastic without coming off as rude, obnoxious, or a know it all. Her comments were genuinely funny and I found myself laughing out loud on multiple occasions due to her wit. She is definitely a character that will keep you on your toes!
Xander! Oh, Xander! How I loved you! He was sexy. He was confident without being arrogant (most of the time anyway). I loved that he was your typical rich guy but at the same time not. He was loaded and had all of the fancy things rich people tend to have. He didn’t have any cheap clothes and knew nothing about the Salvation Army or thrift stores. Yet, he was incredibly kind and genuine.
I finished this book at 2:45 in the morning and immediately tweeted Kasie West AND sent her an email gushing about it. That’s how good it was! THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US is one of those books that can easily be devoured in a day or even in a sitting if life doesn’t get in the way.
Kasie West has officially become a part of my author auto-buy list. Currently, this list includes two names: Kasie West and Julie Kagawa. I’m just not one to auto-buy. The main takeaway from this review? Buy a Kasie West book. You can’t go wrong!
3.25 out of 5 stars
Summary;
Characters;
Caymen Meyers who is seventeen years old works at her mothers porcelain doll shop and the two live up stairs. Her mother despises the rich, from her own experience, she got pregnant and her rich boyfriend ran for the hills. Caymen and her mother are not wealthy and are struggling with financial issues. Then she meets Xander, who is a rich guy about her age buying a doll for his grandmother. The two click and it's about their relationship and the complications.
Basically I did like Caymen she definitely has an odd sense of humor. At first it annoyed me but I got used to it and it did make me chuckle at times. She did fell about one-dimensional though.
For Xander, I mean I thought he was a sweet heart but he wasn't my favorite male character. He felt a bit of a flat character as well but I mean I liked him.
At times with Caymen's humor I was like:
but at times I was like:
The mother kind of ticked me off but whatever...
Writing;
I like West's writing style. It is simplistic, cute, and addictive. I mean I read this very quickly! I liked the references she made to The Shining even if it was just a movie, I am mean close enough....sorta.....not really, anyway I adore the book so I appreciate that the title was mentioned.
Plot;
This plot was a bit up and down for me. I liked the premise and how it deals with the topics of wealth. On the other hand some things were stereotypical for me. I felt this book played some cliche cards so. I did like how they wanted to help eachother find out what they want to do in the future, like job wise. I thought that aspect is relatable for a lot of people and is overall nice to incorporate. I did like like some characters were just pushed in for no reason or for a stupid reason. Like Maxon, why was he there? At one point he made Xander jealous but still. I also thought Caymen's friend Skye was so cliche. "Like ya I have the outgoing best friend who dates around and is constantly routing for me to date someone".
Overall;
-This was enjoyable for the most part
- A fast and easy read
- Some cliche bits but if thats what your looking for than this is perfect
- A different kind of setting (considering Caymen works in a doll store)
It was enjoyable but not amazing
“A lot of people don’t get my humor. My mom calls it dry humor. I think that means “not funny,” but it also means I’m the only one who ever knows it’s a joke.”
Summary;
"Seventeen-year-old Caymen Meyers studies the rich like her own personal science experiment, and after years of observation she’s pretty sure they’re only good for one thing—spending money on useless stuff, like the porcelain dolls in her mother’s shop.
So when Xander Spence walks into the store to pick up a doll for his grandmother, it only takes one glance for Caymen to figure out he’s oozing rich. Despite his charming ways and that he’s one of the first people who actually gets her, she’s smart enough to know his interest won’t last. Because if there’s one thing she’s learned from her mother’s warnings, it’s that the rich have a short attention span. But Xander keeps coming around, despite her best efforts to scare him off. And much to her dismay, she's beginning to enjoy his company."
Characters;
Caymen Meyers who is seventeen years old works at her mothers porcelain doll shop and the two live up stairs. Her mother despises the rich, from her own experience, she got pregnant and her rich boyfriend ran for the hills. Caymen and her mother are not wealthy and are struggling with financial issues. Then she meets Xander, who is a rich guy about her age buying a doll for his grandmother. The two click and it's about their relationship and the complications.
Basically I did like Caymen she definitely has an odd sense of humor. At first it annoyed me but I got used to it and it did make me chuckle at times. She did fell about one-dimensional though.
For Xander, I mean I thought he was a sweet heart but he wasn't my favorite male character. He felt a bit of a flat character as well but I mean I liked him.
"“So Caymen..." "So, Xander..." "Like the islands." "What?" "Your name. Caymen. Like the Cayman Islands. Is that your mom's favourite place to visit or something?"
"No, it's her third favourite place. I have an older brother named Paris and an older sister named Sydney." "Wow." He opens the bag, takes out a muffin, and hands it to me. The top glistens with sprinkled sugar. "Really?" I gently unwrap it. "No.”
At times with Caymen's humor I was like:
but at times I was like:
The mother kind of ticked me off but whatever...
Writing;
I like West's writing style. It is simplistic, cute, and addictive. I mean I read this very quickly! I liked the references she made to The Shining even if it was just a movie, I am mean close enough....sorta.....not really, anyway I adore the book so I appreciate that the title was mentioned.
Plot;
This plot was a bit up and down for me. I liked the premise and how it deals with the topics of wealth. On the other hand some things were stereotypical for me. I felt this book played some cliche cards so. I did like how they wanted to help eachother find out what they want to do in the future, like job wise. I thought that aspect is relatable for a lot of people and is overall nice to incorporate. I did like like some characters were just pushed in for no reason or for a stupid reason. Like Maxon, why was he there? At one point he made Xander jealous but still. I also thought Caymen's friend Skye was so cliche.
Overall;
-This was enjoyable for the most part
- A fast and easy read
- Some cliche bits but if thats what your looking for than this is perfect
- A different kind of setting (considering Caymen works in a doll store)
It was enjoyable but not amazing
Meh. Better than the last two I read, but still not totally awesome. The cavalier way West semi-throws in diversity under a very veiled lens, and the sniveling heroines make me really not excited about giving books of hers to my romance-loving students. Too much emphasis on boys and not enough emphasis on self. Which sucks--why can't there be both? Why can't someone who has clearly made a name for herself in the genre do better for young people? I think I am done with romance for a while. I am too bitter to appreciate the fluff.
"Caymen, eres pobre"
Una de las mejores frases del libro.
El libro donde el interés romántico masculino no puede estar enojado ni medio capitulo con la protagonista.
Una de las mejores frases del libro.
El libro donde el interés romántico masculino no puede estar enojado ni medio capitulo con la protagonista.
Well I liked this book. It wasn't so much the story as much as the personalities of the characters...well except for the mom...she kinda just peed me off. But I laughed and found myself grinning like an idiot when they were flirting. Someone compared this to Pretty in Pink and I completely get that. It was very similar in many ways. I can't say I 5 star loved it but I was pretty dang close.
while not the ground breaking, original, perfect story i always hope for when i start a new book this was cute. there was no real big surprises and the main issue of the differences between the two characters was not resolved in the way i would have liked, rather swept under the carpet until everything was perfect. that being said it was an enjoyable contemporary read that was wonderfully light hearted, easily able to be knocked out in a couple of hours