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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Sobbing! This book was so beautiful. I absolutely loved it.
a perfect childhood besties to lovers easy read ty julia for the rec
read this at a cafe on a rainy day and i cried a lil LOL a solid 5/5 :)
read this at a cafe on a rainy day and i cried a lil LOL a solid 5/5 :)
Swear on this Life was such an incredible story – I couldn't put it down. The story follows Emiline, a writer who had a childhood that she never spoke about due to the heartbreaking situations that she was put through. She is given this new best-selling novel by her roommate and realizes that this fictional story she is reading about, is her childhood story, being told by her first love, Jason, who she hasn't spoken to/or seen in 12 years. At first, Emiline is angry that he stole the story she refused to tell anyone about, but by reading his story, she relives the past that she has kept to herself all her life.
Would I Reread? Yes
Would I Reread? Yes
This was so good! omg. I really enjoyed the story within the story. I think this is my favorite of this author's work. Loved the instability of the main character and really hated her bf lol I want more of the 'fake' story for sure. I would love to read a 'what if' version of the main characters picking up right where they left off.
Oh I loved this. I listened on audio and I had to go back a few times because it does jump in present and past but I loved this.
Finished this the morning of new years and it was such a delightful book. Renee writes books where you fall in love with the characters and are enjoyable reads where you literally can not put the book down.
Emi is a woman who has been going through her life. Because she had such a traumatic childhood, she has become comfortable living her adult life without making any big waves. Professor because she can't write a novel, a boyfriend of seven years she doesn't really know, and a roommate/friend who Emi doesn't really let get too close. Until a new critically acclaimed novel by a writer who turns out to be a friend from her past that makes her confront his past, while shifting the trajectory of her future.
Every character is so lovable, and you can feel the journey they have been going through in order to live their most authentic lives. Emi is a character who you root for because you want her desperately to get a happily ever after.
Emi is a woman who has been going through her life. Because she had such a traumatic childhood, she has become comfortable living her adult life without making any big waves. Professor because she can't write a novel, a boyfriend of seven years she doesn't really know, and a roommate/friend who Emi doesn't really let get too close. Until a new critically acclaimed novel by a writer who turns out to be a friend from her past that makes her confront his past, while shifting the trajectory of her future.
Every character is so lovable, and you can feel the journey they have been going through in order to live their most authentic lives. Emi is a character who you root for because you want her desperately to get a happily ever after.
It didn't make me feel like I NEEDED to read. Picking it up felt more like a 'must finish project' than enjoyable and that may have to do with the fact that I had other books on my tbr that I was really excited for to read. I plan to pick this one up again.
3.5 stars for an interesting premise, fast read, immersive style of writing, but pacing of second half felt like a disservice to strong first half.
I really enjoyed this story that at times was heartbreaking, and other times, hopeful.
Follows a young part-time college instructor/struggling writer as she reads a hot new novel recommended by her roommate. Once she starts, she recognizes the story as her own - that of her childhood with her neighbor Jase (Jax). She's furious that her "friend" wrote a story of their upbringing in her perspective - outlining the heartbreaking story of poverty, abuse, and the connection these two develop as they grow.
Could be viewed as a "second chance" book, but didn't seem like that at first. Was really about not fighting fate, letting go of painful upbringings, and moving forward with life.
Follows a young part-time college instructor/struggling writer as she reads a hot new novel recommended by her roommate. Once she starts, she recognizes the story as her own - that of her childhood with her neighbor Jase (Jax). She's furious that her "friend" wrote a story of their upbringing in her perspective - outlining the heartbreaking story of poverty, abuse, and the connection these two develop as they grow.
Could be viewed as a "second chance" book, but didn't seem like that at first. Was really about not fighting fate, letting go of painful upbringings, and moving forward with life.
"Why wait if you know it's right?"
Swear On This Life by Renee Carlino has one of the most original storylines and concepts that I have ever read. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was completely blown away. It's a book of forgiveness, self-discovery, friendship, redemption, and love.
"We can't go backward. There are too many regrets. Please just move forward with me?"
A lot of us may not have had the childhoods that were described in the book, but there is something about both of their upbringings that we can relate to. Letting go of a lifetime's worth of baggage is hard, but when you have someone that is willing to stand by your side as you process and work your way through then you have found someone special. Love from another person can be seen and felt in a number of ways but in my opinion there is no greater act of love than when a person helps (or sometimes forces) you to find and see your best self as they see you and this is where the true beauty of Swear On This Life lies.
I've said it numerous times and I will say it again: Renee Carlino is a go-to writer for me. She never disappoints and always delivers on exceptional storytelling with emotional depth and character development. I savored every single page and it is my hope that other readers will do the same once it is released this summer.
Swear On This Life by Renee Carlino has one of the most original storylines and concepts that I have ever read. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was completely blown away. It's a book of forgiveness, self-discovery, friendship, redemption, and love.
"We can't go backward. There are too many regrets. Please just move forward with me?"
A lot of us may not have had the childhoods that were described in the book, but there is something about both of their upbringings that we can relate to. Letting go of a lifetime's worth of baggage is hard, but when you have someone that is willing to stand by your side as you process and work your way through then you have found someone special. Love from another person can be seen and felt in a number of ways but in my opinion there is no greater act of love than when a person helps (or sometimes forces) you to find and see your best self as they see you and this is where the true beauty of Swear On This Life lies.
I've said it numerous times and I will say it again: Renee Carlino is a go-to writer for me. She never disappoints and always delivers on exceptional storytelling with emotional depth and character development. I savored every single page and it is my hope that other readers will do the same once it is released this summer.