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burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
5.0
My. GAWSH. I loved the way this book played out. The concept was absolutely amazing and the relationships were beautifully flawed. ARGH SO MUCH LOVE.
bookswithtrident's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked it. It was a good quality wattpad esque novel. The thing that every wattpad novel about swanky business CEO's tries to capture. But this book nailed it. I loved all of the politics and the drama. Specifically the scandals. I also thought that this was solid in terms of characters. Most often times the characters in these books are far too two demensional and never have any thought behind their actions. I was quick to like Kate, and even quicker to fall in love with all the people she gained thoughtful relationships with. There are many aspects of this book I found interesting. Such as being inside of American politics being a Canadian myself, and the relationship Kate begins to form with Meg. As well as Andy. But I mean I'm a sucker for a cutesy forbidden romance. (Provided that it doesn't end in said couple committing joint suicide *cough Romeo and Juliet cough*) Very entertaining and a nice light summer read. Also insanely gorgeous.
eriickamay's review against another edition
5.0
“But it occurred to me suddenly that trust wasn't an object, not something that arrived on your doorstep, solid and absolute. It was a decision, a leap.”
rachielove9's review against another edition
4.0
LOVED. Way more than I expected to. I laughed. I cried. I am in love with if. Read for Dewey readathon!
alexandriarosee_'s review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this one. The story was simple and easy to read. I just wish there was a little more. But it would be perfect for taking on vacation and crushing in a couple of days beside the water.
jang's review against another edition
4.0
Initially, YA and politics for me are two concepts that hardly hold hands. I didn't think this would work to be honest. In fact I was thinking about abandoning this because the beginning was deliberately dragging and a little bore. But the second half totally brought the drama and the punch that I just found myself literally sobbing (it was that time of the month anyway) because of all those hard and tender moments.
The main character's slow burn really made the story sing and I soon found myself identifying with her desire to find her place in life, most especially within her heavily guarded family. Writing was awesome and those scenes with the twins were the best. I couldn't have thought of a more perfect ending for this story.
The main character's slow burn really made the story sing and I soon found myself identifying with her desire to find her place in life, most especially within her heavily guarded family. Writing was awesome and those scenes with the twins were the best. I couldn't have thought of a more perfect ending for this story.
brokenrecord's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This was pretty enjoyable overall, and the romance in particular was super cute, but this is probably not the best time to try to convince me that Republicans like Kate’s dad who don’t care solely about maintaining power and who are thoughtful and can actually be reasoned with on topics like immigration actually exist. Her dad was a nice idealized version of a Republican that I feel like I’ve seen in a lot of books like this, and while usually I kind of just roll my eyes and move on, it was a lot harder to get past it here. Also, why in the hell was the GOP convention held in LA??? Anyways, in addition to the romance, I did really enjoy Kate’s relationship with Meg and her newfound siblings. Her relationship with her dad didn’t work as well for me since he was kind of an asshole at times, and he didn’t do nearly enough to make up for it in the end (plus the way he described his and Kate’s mother’s relationship did make him come off as kind of creepy).
amarylissw's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars.
The characters were easily the best part of this book. They were all well-developed, realistic, multi-dimensional, and if not likeable, relatable. I'm not especially into politics, so it was an interesting read for me, though I didn't agree with everything (not that I expect the author expects us readers to, which is totally fine, of course). The romance is sweet, short, a little quick and underdeveloped and somewhat predictable, but nothing huge. The family dynamics were the best -- I loved the relationship between our protagonist and her stepmother and stepsiblings. That was really handled well.
Overall, a nice, surprising little book.
The characters were easily the best part of this book. They were all well-developed, realistic, multi-dimensional, and if not likeable, relatable. I'm not especially into politics, so it was an interesting read for me, though I didn't agree with everything (not that I expect the author expects us readers to, which is totally fine, of course). The romance is sweet, short, a little quick and underdeveloped and somewhat predictable, but nothing huge. The family dynamics were the best -- I loved the relationship between our protagonist and her stepmother and stepsiblings. That was really handled well.
Overall, a nice, surprising little book.
samiism's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I finished this faster than I thought. Probably in under 4 hours, which is impressive since I also finished another book ([b:Bringing up the Bones|645152|Bringing up the Bones|Lara M. Zeises|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1176689401s/645152.jpg|1751949]) in under an hour and got through 66% of [b:The Jester|13157|The Jester|James Patterson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347270829s/13157.jpg|2513115] in under 3. I'm on fire today.
This book was pretty good. The characters were well-developed. The main character, a seventeen-year-old girl, was not bitchy, unrealistically badass, or overly-emotional as most female young adult MC's are. I like Kate. She's tight.
I also like how this novel didn't focus on girls liking boys. Sure, there was a little thing sprinkled in there, but it wasn't the main driving point. That's so refreshing. Too refreshing...because I don't know what happened to that guy in the end.
This was a good read.
I finished this faster than I thought. Probably in under 4 hours, which is impressive since I also finished another book ([b:Bringing up the Bones|645152|Bringing up the Bones|Lara M. Zeises|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1176689401s/645152.jpg|1751949]) in under an hour and got through 66% of [b:The Jester|13157|The Jester|James Patterson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347270829s/13157.jpg|2513115] in under 3. I'm on fire today.
This book was pretty good. The characters were well-developed. The main character, a seventeen-year-old girl, was not bitchy, unrealistically badass, or overly-emotional as most female young adult MC's are. I like Kate. She's tight.
I also like how this novel didn't focus on girls liking boys. Sure, there was a little thing sprinkled in there, but it wasn't the main driving point. That's so refreshing. Too refreshing...because I don't know what happened to that guy in the end.
This was a good read.
sc104906's review against another edition
4.0
Kate Quinn’s life was turned around after her single mother was murdered. Orphaned, she moved across the country into her aunt and uncle’s house in the Carolinas. After just starting to make friends, Kate is caught up in a new scandal. While her mother never explained who her father is, a national paper presents an expose that highlights a presidential candidate as her father. Kate is soon assimilated into the candidate’s family. Even though she is building relationships with her half siblings and step mother, the campaign is taking its toll and obstructing her ability to connect with her father. Will Kate allow her father’s ultra conservative campaign change her liberal upbringing? Can Kate balance her own thoughts and opinions with her father’s, without irreparably damaging the relationship.
It is very Sarah Dessen related. The fluffy romance mixed with staying true to yourself is perfect. I really liked this novel.
It is very Sarah Dessen related. The fluffy romance mixed with staying true to yourself is perfect. I really liked this novel.