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jazzieyreads's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
must_bee_kismet's review against another edition
5.0
When you know you just know!
When I say this book was good I mean it was darn good. The way the author wove this novel was beautiful. I felt every high & wanted to fight at every love. Jermaine was just what God had ordered for Nedra.
When I say this book was good I mean it was darn good. The way the author wove this novel was beautiful. I felt every high & wanted to fight at every love. Jermaine was just what God had ordered for Nedra.
morganreadsoccasionally's review against another edition
5.0
Nedra is heartbroken when she learns that some vows just can't be kept. No matter how simple or "affordable" the vow seems, it's not always worth the price. But the months following this heartbreak, she learns that some vows are priceless..
I loved this. I laughed and cried. Nedra felt like my bestfriend and I desperately wanted everything to work out for her. Chencia made this very realistic. It could literally happen to anyone (maybe not the rich baller part but still)
I loved this. I laughed and cried. Nedra felt like my bestfriend and I desperately wanted everything to work out for her. Chencia made this very realistic. It could literally happen to anyone (maybe not the rich baller part but still)
izziede's review against another edition
This is just my opinion but the writing style of this book is odd.
emjayae149's review against another edition
4.0
Chencia C Higgins in a new-to-me author. The story of a woman whose marriage is in crisis appealed to me and I like discovering how characters choose to act at times like this.
Nedra’s strength of character is perfect in this story as she works through the challenges of a failing marriage and her introduction to Jermaine. Her anger and confusion is palpable. As she works towards acceptance of the circumstances in her life, I liked her resolve. It’s easy to play the blame game but the situation forces Nedra to take a closer look at not only her marriage but her own behaviour.
The book is written with dual points of view (Nedra’s and Jermaine’s) which works well as both characters are at a cross roads in their lives. While I enjoyed meeting Jermaine, for me, this book was more about Nedra’s journey.
There’s a great cast of supporting and secondary characters. I love the relationship Nedra has with her BFFS and Jermaine’s family show us a picture of a close family. The banter between all the characters is fun to read.
Overall the writing is tight yet upbeat, making To Buy A Vow an easily absorbed book. And now to wait for book 2 in Nedra and Jermaine’s story.
Nedra’s strength of character is perfect in this story as she works through the challenges of a failing marriage and her introduction to Jermaine. Her anger and confusion is palpable. As she works towards acceptance of the circumstances in her life, I liked her resolve. It’s easy to play the blame game but the situation forces Nedra to take a closer look at not only her marriage but her own behaviour.
The book is written with dual points of view (Nedra’s and Jermaine’s) which works well as both characters are at a cross roads in their lives. While I enjoyed meeting Jermaine, for me, this book was more about Nedra’s journey.
There’s a great cast of supporting and secondary characters. I love the relationship Nedra has with her BFFS and Jermaine’s family show us a picture of a close family. The banter between all the characters is fun to read.
Overall the writing is tight yet upbeat, making To Buy A Vow an easily absorbed book. And now to wait for book 2 in Nedra and Jermaine’s story.
candeelon08's review against another edition
4.0
Good story
I really liked Jermaine. Getting to his part of the story could've been quicker. Chris, I definitely did not understand him. He needed to be slapped. Nedra's marriage was a lesson, a lesson in finding the one you were meant to be with instead of the one you're familiar with.
I really liked Jermaine. Getting to his part of the story could've been quicker. Chris, I definitely did not understand him. He needed to be slapped. Nedra's marriage was a lesson, a lesson in finding the one you were meant to be with instead of the one you're familiar with.
doc_mbreezee's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story!
I loved this story so much! The fact that Chris loved Nedra enough to set her free when he knew she wouldn’t leave was admirable. And I just love Jermaine for her. I can’t wait for an update on them.
I loved this story so much! The fact that Chris loved Nedra enough to set her free when he knew she wouldn’t leave was admirable. And I just love Jermaine for her. I can’t wait for an update on them.
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