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marissabrake's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Kate Stewart has broken my heart with her writing and the characters and worlds she creates more times than any man. So glad it ended the way it did.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition
5.0
So good, emotional and angsty.
I loved the flaws of the characters
I LOVED the interactive music feature, it enhanced the story so well.
I felt like the story took me back to my early 20’s
Such an emotional roller coaster!
I loved the three main characters so much. I definitely had a favorite, but I think the author does a great job of making them all likable, relatable and great characters!
I re-read this book every year, I simply adore it!
Absolutely a favorite, I can’t even properly describe all the emotions and ways I love it. It’s that good!!
I loved the flaws of the characters
I LOVED the interactive music feature, it enhanced the story so well.
I felt like the story took me back to my early 20’s
Such an emotional roller coaster!
I loved the three main characters so much. I definitely had a favorite, but I think the author does a great job of making them all likable, relatable and great characters!
I re-read this book every year, I simply adore it!
Absolutely a favorite, I can’t even properly describe all the emotions and ways I love it. It’s that good!!
bellal2107's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thereadernthebeast's review against another edition
4.0
Empezó bien y se puso mejor...
Como todo lo que he leído de esta autora: me estrujó el corazón. Sufrí, sufrí tanto y fue tan hermoso.
Pero el afán por prolongar la tensión solo hizo que se enfriara, así que el final me supo a poco; no porque fuese malo, sino que todo lo anterior había sido demasiado bueno. Luego de tanto desgaste emocional en estas páginas, ese cierre me pareció casi insípido; de una forma en la que fue adecuado, pero mustio.
P.D.
Incluso con lo maravilloso que fue Mr.Perfection, en mi corazón nunca hubo duda alguna... cada uno de mis latidos marcó siempre el ritmo del baterista. ❤
Como todo lo que he leído de esta autora: me estrujó el corazón. Sufrí, sufrí tanto y fue tan hermoso.
Pero el afán por prolongar la tensión solo hizo que se enfriara, así que el final me supo a poco; no porque fuese malo, sino que todo lo anterior había sido demasiado bueno. Luego de tanto desgaste emocional en estas páginas, ese cierre me pareció casi insípido; de una forma en la que fue adecuado, pero mustio.
P.D.
Incluso con lo maravilloso que fue Mr.Perfection, en mi corazón nunca hubo duda alguna... cada uno de mis latidos marcó siempre el ritmo del baterista. ❤
readwithrobyn's review against another edition
5.0
"That’s the thing about intimacy and truly knowing the person you’re with. They always know when something’s off, no matter how casually you try to sweep your unease away. They know. It’s their job, because in the song of your life, they are the ones listening. It’s when they stop that you need to worry. He’d listened to mine. He knew when a beat was missing, or a note was forgotten. He’d memorized my song, and I was his favorite."
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nadine_booklover's review against another edition
5.0
I started 2018 with a heart wrenching story close to an ugly cry. Drive made my heart heavy like hell and at the same time it raced miles ahead while turning pages.
Drive is definitely a book where you will suffer from a bad book hangover. Oh did I suffer. But I had no chance not starting a new book while I had a 3 hours train ride ahead of me. Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to touch another book for days. I'm sure of that.
This book touched my heart on such a deep level, I'm not sure any words I produce here will do it justice. I recommend: read it and see for yourself.
"Love doesn't die, even when you stop feeding it. There is no expiration date on the ache of missing someone you shared your heart, life and body with."
While reading Drive I felt mostly something close to being homesick. This quote might explain why. The angst I felt that there is not going the happy ending I want to was almost unbearable. I swore to myself that I won't jump to the last page to see how it ends. And that I don't read any reviews because I think the angst you feel while reading is exactly what makes this book so damn special.
"And while his finger explored, his eyes stayed on mine, filling the silence, and in them I saw the piece of me that he took"
This was the part where I definitely knew I've fallen for Reid, just like Stella did. He also took a piece of me then. Stella and Reid where perfect together right after their first encounter. Their story is special and I totally understand each decision they made even if it hurt the other. But each decision they made was for the benefit of the other, even if they got hurt in the process.
The thing is, I felt the hurt as much as they must have. It felt so real, and even writing/thinking about this make my eyes water, because my heart remembers.
"I want you to get used to these hands, these arms, this lap. We'll be around a while. If it happens, it will happen naturally, and we'll make our own story."
Nate was almost too good to be true. So naturally understanding. Giving the space Stella needed to figure out her feelings for him. Nate was good for Stella and not just a rebound. Their love was true and obvious, but it was also obvious for me that Stella never stopped loving Reid.
"He was my song, my soul, my everything, and his love had propelled me forward into the woman I wanted to be."
Don't underestimate the significance of music and certain songs in this book. Listen closely to the very own playlist on spotify!
"In his warmth, I was forgiven, desperately in love with the love that was embedded before I knew the meaning. The love that waited for me, the love that showed me the way home"
Drive took me on a ride I wasn't prepared for. I felt things I wasn't ready to feel. My gut and my heart got wrenched over and over again. I wasn't prepared for such an incredible, outstanding and unique love triangle. Leaving me almost unable to choose, although my heart did it for me and I'm so glad I got my happy end. However, even if it would have turned out the other way, I would have been happy for Stella, because she loved both man deeply and both of those loved her equally back. I never expected saying "goodbye" to either of them would shred my heart to pieces.
Even if we are only at the beginning of this new year, I definitely know, that this will be one of my top favorite reads in 2018! The bar has been set high now.
Drive is definitely a book where you will suffer from a bad book hangover. Oh did I suffer. But I had no chance not starting a new book while I had a 3 hours train ride ahead of me. Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to touch another book for days. I'm sure of that.
This book touched my heart on such a deep level, I'm not sure any words I produce here will do it justice. I recommend: read it and see for yourself.
"Love doesn't die, even when you stop feeding it. There is no expiration date on the ache of missing someone you shared your heart, life and body with."
While reading Drive I felt mostly something close to being homesick. This quote might explain why. The angst I felt that there is not going the happy ending I want to was almost unbearable. I swore to myself that I won't jump to the last page to see how it ends. And that I don't read any reviews because I think the angst you feel while reading is exactly what makes this book so damn special.
"And while his finger explored, his eyes stayed on mine, filling the silence, and in them I saw the piece of me that he took"
This was the part where I definitely knew I've fallen for Reid, just like Stella did. He also took a piece of me then. Stella and Reid where perfect together right after their first encounter. Their story is special and I totally understand each decision they made even if it hurt the other. But each decision they made was for the benefit of the other, even if they got hurt in the process.
The thing is, I felt the hurt as much as they must have. It felt so real, and even writing/thinking about this make my eyes water, because my heart remembers.
"I want you to get used to these hands, these arms, this lap. We'll be around a while. If it happens, it will happen naturally, and we'll make our own story."
Nate was almost too good to be true. So naturally understanding. Giving the space Stella needed to figure out her feelings for him. Nate was good for Stella and not just a rebound. Their love was true and obvious, but it was also obvious for me that Stella never stopped loving Reid.
"He was my song, my soul, my everything, and his love had propelled me forward into the woman I wanted to be."
Don't underestimate the significance of music and certain songs in this book. Listen closely to the very own playlist on spotify!
"In his warmth, I was forgiven, desperately in love with the love that was embedded before I knew the meaning. The love that waited for me, the love that showed me the way home"
Drive took me on a ride I wasn't prepared for. I felt things I wasn't ready to feel. My gut and my heart got wrenched over and over again. I wasn't prepared for such an incredible, outstanding and unique love triangle. Leaving me almost unable to choose, although my heart did it for me and I'm so glad I got my happy end. However, even if it would have turned out the other way, I would have been happy for Stella, because she loved both man deeply and both of those loved her equally back. I never expected saying "goodbye" to either of them would shred my heart to pieces.
Even if we are only at the beginning of this new year, I definitely know, that this will be one of my top favorite reads in 2018! The bar has been set high now.
vlccjdv's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful
Heart-wrenching, enchanting, breathtaking... just a few words to describe the journey Drive will take you on. I put this book on my TBR for far too long. If you are on the fence, please JUMP! Stella is the heroine I never knew I needed <3
Heart-wrenching, enchanting, breathtaking... just a few words to describe the journey Drive will take you on. I put this book on my TBR for far too long. If you are on the fence, please JUMP! Stella is the heroine I never knew I needed <3
hannahwantstoread's review against another edition
5.0
Written like a love song
What a discovery! Kate Stewart’s love of music is clear on every page of this book. The story is about love, growth, messiness, self-discovery and fear…and above all, it is about music and its impact.
Stella is chaos - passionate, colourful, high energy - a mix of modern and old world. She is determined to follow her dream of becoming a brilliant music journalist. Her commitment and determination are tested as she meets first Reid, then Nate. The question becomes which is more important - her dreams or her love?
I’m so excited to read the next book!
What a discovery! Kate Stewart’s love of music is clear on every page of this book. The story is about love, growth, messiness, self-discovery and fear…and above all, it is about music and its impact.
Stella is chaos - passionate, colourful, high energy - a mix of modern and old world. She is determined to follow her dream of becoming a brilliant music journalist. Her commitment and determination are tested as she meets first Reid, then Nate. The question becomes which is more important - her dreams or her love?
I’m so excited to read the next book!
burstingmoons's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this one down. Oh the angst. I loved the flow of the book, and how the author made us an epic burnt cd. Felt like I was 20 again.