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3.61 AVERAGE
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3.5
Since I have read Pivot Point which is about parallel worlds and I really loved, I'm expecting a lot with Just Like Fate. Yet, it failed me. Maybe it's just really my expectations that there will be some paranormal events will occur in this book, thus led to my disappointments. I should have known from the start that it was really a contemporary one and no superpowers involved. (Perks of not reading the blurb?) Though, it was still a good read because it had tackled fate, destiny, choices and mistakes and I quite enjoyed the funny dialogues and the story itself.
Since I have read Pivot Point which is about parallel worlds and I really loved, I'm expecting a lot with Just Like Fate. Yet, it failed me. Maybe it's just really my expectations that there will be some paranormal events will occur in this book, thus led to my disappointments. I should have known from the start that it was really a contemporary one and no superpowers involved. (Perks of not reading the blurb?) Though, it was still a good read because it had tackled fate, destiny, choices and mistakes and I quite enjoyed the funny dialogues and the story itself.
Oh how my life would be so much different if I were given a the chance to preview the end result of a decision I must make at a given time!
Just Like Fate is not so much a story about a girl who's been given the chance to re-do one night but more like readers are given two perspectives on how each of her choices turned out. We see where each roads will take her and what's waiting for her at the end of those roads.
It wasn't anything to do with some freak thing that happened a la Groundhog Day or anything. This is more like the authors telling Caroline's story in two tangents; sort of what would happen if she chose one path over the other. On a night when her grandmother was practically on her deathbed, she had to choose between staying beside her or to go to a party with her friends.
Now, I know what you're thinking. This should be a no-brainer. Unless Caroline is a selfish, spoiled girl who only cared about herself that she would choose to go to a party. Honestly, I'm thinking the same thing. I don't care how difficult life has been for you but if you claim to feel so much love for your grandma, you better damn well stay right beside her bed until she expels her last breath. But if there was only one choice then there wouldn't be a book.
So the authors created two stories of what if scenarios.
If she goes, she meets the most incredible guy in the entire universe.
If she stays she has the chance to say goodbye to her grandmother.
If she goes, she'll resent her best friend for coercing her to going.
If she stays, Joel, her long-time crush will finally pay her some attention.
If she goes, her grandmother will perish into the night without a word, goodbye - thus earning some underlying resentment from her family.
If she stays, she'll miss the chance to bridge a broken relationship between her and her estranged father.
What I like about this story was even though there were two paths, they ended up parallel to each other somehow. If Caroline got injured in one, she'll also suffer the same fate only in different circumstances. We're also given two different Carolines: the one that stayed was a little bit braver despite being completely devastated. The one who went somehow lost some of her courage, defeated by guilt. She gave up way too easily and had become easily fooled.
Over all, I do like the concept. Some readers will find a certain lack of cohesiveness to the story but you'd be missing the point if that's what you're worried about. You should just enjoy its simplicity.
Just Like Fate is not so much a story about a girl who's been given the chance to re-do one night but more like readers are given two perspectives on how each of her choices turned out. We see where each roads will take her and what's waiting for her at the end of those roads.
It wasn't anything to do with some freak thing that happened a la Groundhog Day or anything. This is more like the authors telling Caroline's story in two tangents; sort of what would happen if she chose one path over the other. On a night when her grandmother was practically on her deathbed, she had to choose between staying beside her or to go to a party with her friends.
Now, I know what you're thinking. This should be a no-brainer. Unless Caroline is a selfish, spoiled girl who only cared about herself that she would choose to go to a party. Honestly, I'm thinking the same thing. I don't care how difficult life has been for you but if you claim to feel so much love for your grandma, you better damn well stay right beside her bed until she expels her last breath. But if there was only one choice then there wouldn't be a book.
So the authors created two stories of what if scenarios.
If she goes, she meets the most incredible guy in the entire universe.
If she stays she has the chance to say goodbye to her grandmother.
If she goes, she'll resent her best friend for coercing her to going.
If she stays, Joel, her long-time crush will finally pay her some attention.
If she goes, her grandmother will perish into the night without a word, goodbye - thus earning some underlying resentment from her family.
If she stays, she'll miss the chance to bridge a broken relationship between her and her estranged father.
What I like about this story was even though there were two paths, they ended up parallel to each other somehow. If Caroline got injured in one, she'll also suffer the same fate only in different circumstances. We're also given two different Carolines: the one that stayed was a little bit braver despite being completely devastated. The one who went somehow lost some of her courage, defeated by guilt. She gave up way too easily and had become easily fooled.
Over all, I do like the concept. Some readers will find a certain lack of cohesiveness to the story but you'd be missing the point if that's what you're worried about. You should just enjoy its simplicity.
When I first heard about Just Like Fate, I was ecstatic. Two of my favorite authors writing a book together? That was all I needed to add this one to my TBR. When the rave reviews started pouring in, I was even more excited. I’m really happy to say that my excitement was totally for a good reason. Just Like Fate is a new favorite of mine, for sure.
Caroline is an easy girl to like. It wouldn’t seem like that at first but there was never any doubt in my mind that she was a great character. She is torn about attending a party to see the guy she likes or stay by her dying grandmother’s side. Seems petty, right? Not really. She’s a teenager and I found her dilemma to be realistic. She loves her grandmother but she is also just like any other teenage girl wanting to catch the eye of her crush. It might have seemed like an easy decision at first but things spiraled with that one decision and the story was addicting.
The story is told in alternating chapters, based on Caroline’s decision to stay with her grandmother or go to the party. It reminded me a lot of Pivot Point in how it was written. It was amazing to see how Caroline’s one decision changed every aspect of her life. Her relationships with her family, friends, and boys, as well as her own self-esteem and confidence were affected by her choice. It was also pretty amazing to see how things could work out no matter what choice she made. Just Like Fate is all about how you can’t change something if it’s truly meant to happen.
The romance, between Caroline and both boys, was great. Sure I was rooting for one of them way more than the other but Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young did a good job of making both boys attractive and understandable. They just did a better job with one than with the other. Christopher had my heart from the very first time I met him. He was so sweet and adorable and he will melt your heart, for sure!
Overall, Just Like Fate is a must read for fans of Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young. I can only hope they decide to write more together in the future because it was pure awesomeness!
Caroline is an easy girl to like. It wouldn’t seem like that at first but there was never any doubt in my mind that she was a great character. She is torn about attending a party to see the guy she likes or stay by her dying grandmother’s side. Seems petty, right? Not really. She’s a teenager and I found her dilemma to be realistic. She loves her grandmother but she is also just like any other teenage girl wanting to catch the eye of her crush. It might have seemed like an easy decision at first but things spiraled with that one decision and the story was addicting.
The story is told in alternating chapters, based on Caroline’s decision to stay with her grandmother or go to the party. It reminded me a lot of Pivot Point in how it was written. It was amazing to see how Caroline’s one decision changed every aspect of her life. Her relationships with her family, friends, and boys, as well as her own self-esteem and confidence were affected by her choice. It was also pretty amazing to see how things could work out no matter what choice she made. Just Like Fate is all about how you can’t change something if it’s truly meant to happen.
The romance, between Caroline and both boys, was great. Sure I was rooting for one of them way more than the other but Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young did a good job of making both boys attractive and understandable. They just did a better job with one than with the other. Christopher had my heart from the very first time I met him. He was so sweet and adorable and he will melt your heart, for sure!
Overall, Just Like Fate is a must read for fans of Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young. I can only hope they decide to write more together in the future because it was pure awesomeness!
I ship Chris and Caroline, I ship them so hard! But I'm not sure how I feel about the rest of the novel. Not what I was expecting, but not if it was a good surprise or not.
"Be careful who you love, Caroline. Never let them take too much."
amazing story. Two stories start together until they suddenly dive off. And then they are spaghetti strings going around and looping but never touching. and you can't help but read each chapter and try to compare -
which choice is the better choice?
Which one was fate?
But what is fate? That 2 minutes you left late, hit the red light, never made the appointment, forgot the date....all these things, would they have lead on us different paths? Or were we always on our set course?
Such a great story. I loved Chris. Such a great book boyfriend!
amazing story. Two stories start together until they suddenly dive off. And then they are spaghetti strings going around and looping but never touching. and you can't help but read each chapter and try to compare -
which choice is the better choice?
Which one was fate?
But what is fate? That 2 minutes you left late, hit the red light, never made the appointment, forgot the date....all these things, would they have lead on us different paths? Or were we always on our set course?
Such a great story. I loved Chris. Such a great book boyfriend!
I was given an ARC copy of this book via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This review is a review of the ARC copy, not the final version. For more reviews, visit Divergent Gryffindor.
Actual rating: 2.5 stars
We all make lots of decisions everyday - from small things like what to wear, to big, life-changing decisions. Just Like Fate shows us how making a decision can make an impact on our lives.
I really loved the concept of this book. I definitely took a lot from it, and it was just an amazing experience. With just one decision that didn't seem significant at all, many of Caroline's experiences changed. It shows us that even small decisions can make a big impact on our lives. But the book also showed us how some things are just meant to happen. In some way, whatever choice we make is the right choice, because it made us who we are today. I really loved this quote near the ending of the book:
So why am I only giving it 2.5 stars? The thing is, if it were based solely on the above points, this book would easily be a five-star read. However, there are still a lot to consider - the plot, the writing. As much as I love what I took away from the book, I hated the story. I was literally forcing myself to continue reading since I had to use this book for a challenge.
I was ready to hurl the book across the room after reading the first 30% because ugh, I just hated the story! I hated how stupid and selfish Caroline was and how she was whiny and drowned in self-pity. She knew her mistakes, but she didn't make an effort to do anything about it.
I also didn't like the writing much. There were times when there was no flow in the story. One minute she's talking about something, then the next paragraph she's with her friend Simone. It should have been in a new chapter if that was what's going to happen! Also, the text messages were capitalized, which just made me mad because IT LOOKED LIKE I WAS BEING SHOUTED AT RIGHT AT MY FACE, and there were so many texts.
I seriously hated the reading it right until the last 15%, which made me smile and made my heart soar. I wish the whole novel could have been like the last 15% of the book, but sadly, that's not the case. You know, if I didn't love the lessons I learned from here so much, this book might have been rated just a star.
Actual rating: 2.5 stars
We all make lots of decisions everyday - from small things like what to wear, to big, life-changing decisions. Just Like Fate shows us how making a decision can make an impact on our lives.
I really loved the concept of this book. I definitely took a lot from it, and it was just an amazing experience. With just one decision that didn't seem significant at all, many of Caroline's experiences changed. It shows us that even small decisions can make a big impact on our lives. But the book also showed us how some things are just meant to happen. In some way, whatever choice we make is the right choice, because it made us who we are today. I really loved this quote near the ending of the book:
"He wasn't saying that I'd end up in the same place either way so it didn't matter. He was trying to say that whatever life I lived because of the choice I made is important. And maybe I found my way back to basically the same place - who really knows - but the mistakes I made make me who I am. We may be drawn to our fates like magnets, but whatever we pick up along the way means something. Mistakes mean something."
So why am I only giving it 2.5 stars? The thing is, if it were based solely on the above points, this book would easily be a five-star read. However, there are still a lot to consider - the plot, the writing. As much as I love what I took away from the book, I hated the story. I was literally forcing myself to continue reading since I had to use this book for a challenge.
I was ready to hurl the book across the room after reading the first 30% because ugh, I just hated the story! I hated how stupid and selfish Caroline was and how she was whiny and drowned in self-pity. She knew her mistakes, but she didn't make an effort to do anything about it.
I also didn't like the writing much. There were times when there was no flow in the story. One minute she's talking about something, then the next paragraph she's with her friend Simone. It should have been in a new chapter if that was what's going to happen! Also, the text messages were capitalized, which just made me mad because IT LOOKED LIKE I WAS BEING SHOUTED AT RIGHT AT MY FACE, and there were so many texts.
I seriously hated the reading it right until the last 15%, which made me smile and made my heart soar. I wish the whole novel could have been like the last 15% of the book, but sadly, that's not the case. You know, if I didn't love the lessons I learned from here so much, this book might have been rated just a star.
I gave this an honest try because it was a gift and also in German, so the language and vocabulary was part of the appeal, but this story is just too dull for me to finish. The idea to follow two alternate ways a life can take hinging on one decision was good, but the execution just doesn’t impress. The protagonist makes some annoyingly dumb choices and a LOT of the story (in both storylines) focuses on her love life. She has a different love interest in each line and no chemistry with either of them.
I could maybe forgive this if there was a depth to the protagonist’s character but alas, hers is shallower than the average puddle.
I could maybe forgive this if there was a depth to the protagonist’s character but alas, hers is shallower than the average puddle.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Really good. So interesting, how the two 'lives' are parallel. I loved that- it adds this extra twist/drama to it. For someone who does believe in God and His planning, it was so interesting- a little taste of what maybe is real, since I believe that God plans out my life...
One seemed more real then the other though and so I think I know which she picked...
Very cool.
One seemed more real then the other though and so I think I know which she picked...
Very cool.
