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ac223's review against another edition
5.0
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So far Claire Contreras has not disappointed. Catch me has some heavy subjects; loss, drugs, depression, loneliness, and I think we can all relate to at least one of those. Depression itself is not logical, and it doesn't only happen to the weak or poor. There is no rhyme or reason for those who are affected by it, but there are many ways to live with it. The most important of which is understanding that it doesn't make you less of a person, and it doesn't mean you're weak. The chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression is no different than the chemical imbalance in hypothyroidism, but for some reason depression has a negative stigma.
Brooklyn is the daughter of a wealthy music label owner, and financially has it all. Of course, money can't buy everything, and as a teenager missing out on some of those crucial elements such as love, and affection send her searching for it in the wrong places. After years of being, and feeling alone she meets someone that seems to get her. He makes her feel beautiful, loved and wanted. Hopefully he'll stick around.
So far Claire Contreras has not disappointed. Catch me has some heavy subjects; loss, drugs, depression, loneliness, and I think we can all relate to at least one of those. Depression itself is not logical, and it doesn't only happen to the weak or poor. There is no rhyme or reason for those who are affected by it, but there are many ways to live with it. The most important of which is understanding that it doesn't make you less of a person, and it doesn't mean you're weak. The chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression is no different than the chemical imbalance in hypothyroidism, but for some reason depression has a negative stigma.
Brooklyn is the daughter of a wealthy music label owner, and financially has it all. Of course, money can't buy everything, and as a teenager missing out on some of those crucial elements such as love, and affection send her searching for it in the wrong places. After years of being, and feeling alone she meets someone that seems to get her. He makes her feel beautiful, loved and wanted. Hopefully he'll stick around.
tammys_readinglog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.0
devansbooklife's review against another edition
5.0
Ah, this was just what I needed. I loved this book. I loved the writing style, the flow, the plot, well basically everything. I wanted to crawl into Nick and find forever that's how impressive the writing is. I couldn't stop reading. no matter how tired I was. The story kept me blinded to time and anything else that could distract me. It gives you hope and turns tragedy into a beautiful and epic love story.
jamie_beth's review against another edition
3.0
If I would have picked up at chapter 14 I would have enjoyed this book more. Holy slow starter! Once it got going it was great but dear god, I was 50% in before I was invested. Then, I finished it in an afternoon.
whatshawnareads's review against another edition
3.0
There’s a lot going on in this and the story got confusing at times. It’s definitely not the best Claire Contreras novel I’ve read.
Narration: Callie Dalton, not her best, but I like her. 4.5/5
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Narration: Callie Dalton, not her best, but I like her. 4.5/5
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drug abuse/overdose, attempted suicidekellyyoungbl's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Overall I really did like this story. I feel it could have been great as a duet. To be able to connect more with Shea, Nina and Brooklyn. I also didn’t totally feel the relationship building. Overall I do recommend.
Overall I really did like this story. I feel it could have been great as a duet. To be able to connect more with Shea, Nina and Brooklyn. I also didn’t totally feel the relationship building. Overall I do recommend.
amandas_good_books's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my new favorites! Great read, can't wait to read more from her!!
Couldnt put it down!!
Couldnt put it down!!
stacylizette's review against another edition
3.0
i wanted to like this book more than i actually liked it.
maybe i'm a cynic but I found Nick's and Brooklyn's relationship verging on unrealistic. too much too soon.
that being said, this book deals with sensitive topics and Contreras deals with them with grace.
i would have loved for this too be a two pov story, Nick's character unknown to me and i wasn't a fan of brooklyn's negativiy.
maybe i'm a cynic but I found Nick's and Brooklyn's relationship verging on unrealistic. too much too soon.
that being said, this book deals with sensitive topics and Contreras deals with them with grace.
i would have loved for this too be a two pov story, Nick's character unknown to me and i wasn't a fan of brooklyn's negativiy.