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muretski's review
3.0
same review with Happenstance #1
honestly, I was kinda disappointed with this series. I like jamie mcguire and almost all of her books including beautiful series and red hill.
This story is shorter than any novels and I think the whole 3-book series should've been just one.
Nevertheless, I'll rate this as 3.5 stars. The story is ok not too exciting not too boring.
But I still love Jamie Mcguire.
honestly, I was kinda disappointed with this series. I like jamie mcguire and almost all of her books including beautiful series and red hill.
This story is shorter than any novels and I think the whole 3-book series should've been just one.
Nevertheless, I'll rate this as 3.5 stars. The story is ok not too exciting not too boring.
But I still love Jamie Mcguire.
outoftheblue14's review against another edition
3.0
Meh. Che palle i loro tira e molla, e Weston così possessivo. Era tanto un bravo ragazzo, ma in questa terza parte non mi è piaciuto molto (a parte forse nel finale).
Comunque, invece di tre libretti striminziti, perché non pubblicare un unico volume di 350 pagine? Solo per fare cassa?
Comunque, invece di tre libretti striminziti, perché non pubblicare un unico volume di 350 pagine? Solo per fare cassa?
carriesouthard's review
5.0
loved this little series of novellas from Jamie McGuire. Always fall in love with her characters and never want the stories to end.
rodeorocks13's review
5.0
This is the perfect ending to the happenstance series. I think this series is best read as a series and not a one book story. I also loved how the end brought everything to an end but still left it so if there always could be another book if the author chose. Overall happenstance is a really good novella series.
mafernandezr's review
3.0
Este libro se pareció más al estilo de Jamie. Debo decir que me gustó mucho y que estoy feliz de haberlos leído. Hay muchos detalles que no me gustaron en cuanto a los personajes, pero en general, la historia es buena.
klrigsby's review
4.0
I like Erin's strength and independence. She found reasonable compromises that allowed her to grow.
kspear22's review
5.0
This entire series has been a roller coaster of emotions, so it's no surprise that the finale is by far the most moving of all three. Jamie has once again managed to shine, but this one will really take a toll on you.
After witnessing most of Erin's tormenting at the hands of peers (and adults), all you can hope is for her to get some peace. With this being her final year, all I wanted was for some of these people to widen up, treat her as a human instead of the trash they saw her as. Sadly, this wasn't the case for most. Mixed in with the bullying, belittling, and constant condescension towards her was her somewhat faltering relationship with Weston. Neither wanted to be apart, but they also wanted to fulfill their own dreams. Yes, they are young, but sometimes that just doesn't matter. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. But the letting go is always hard, even if it's temporary. Jamie does a stellar job portraying the guilt and second guessing of a teen in love. Erin needed to leave in order to succeed, and leaving behind those who dragged her down was the top priority. As it should have been. Is that selfish? I don't think so. After a lifetime of being told you're worthless and not good enough, I'm sure it starts to creep in to your head that maybe they're right. It doesn't matter how strong you are, words hurt.
The journey of Erin Easter-Alderman has been brilliant, and I'm thankful Jamie decided to tell this story. Maybe some eyes will open, and the things people believe are important - those material things - will be seen for what they are. THINGS. Happenstance is a story of overcoming the hand you were dealt, overcoming the obstacles placed in your way to keep you down, and discovering who you are and loving yourself.
I can't help but be thankful that this has never been my life. Having said that, Erin is stronger for how she grew up. The things she was subjected to her entire life made her who she is. And, in my opinion, she's a damn amazing young woman. If she were a real person, I'd tell her to shine on, and let the haters hate on her now.
After witnessing most of Erin's tormenting at the hands of peers (and adults), all you can hope is for her to get some peace. With this being her final year, all I wanted was for some of these people to widen up, treat her as a human instead of the trash they saw her as. Sadly, this wasn't the case for most. Mixed in with the bullying, belittling, and constant condescension towards her was her somewhat faltering relationship with Weston. Neither wanted to be apart, but they also wanted to fulfill their own dreams. Yes, they are young, but sometimes that just doesn't matter. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. But the letting go is always hard, even if it's temporary. Jamie does a stellar job portraying the guilt and second guessing of a teen in love. Erin needed to leave in order to succeed, and leaving behind those who dragged her down was the top priority. As it should have been. Is that selfish? I don't think so. After a lifetime of being told you're worthless and not good enough, I'm sure it starts to creep in to your head that maybe they're right. It doesn't matter how strong you are, words hurt.
The journey of Erin Easter-Alderman has been brilliant, and I'm thankful Jamie decided to tell this story. Maybe some eyes will open, and the things people believe are important - those material things - will be seen for what they are. THINGS. Happenstance is a story of overcoming the hand you were dealt, overcoming the obstacles placed in your way to keep you down, and discovering who you are and loving yourself.
I can't help but be thankful that this has never been my life. Having said that, Erin is stronger for how she grew up. The things she was subjected to her entire life made her who she is. And, in my opinion, she's a damn amazing young woman. If she were a real person, I'd tell her to shine on, and let the haters hate on her now.
carla_is_reading's review
4.0
Even in our adult lives, it is sometimes required of us to stand up for others. Thank you Abbi Glines, Fred LeBaron, Danielle Lagasse, Kelli Spear, Jessica Landers, Jennifer Armentrout, and Kristi Browne. It’s not always easy to speak out, but I’ll never forget it. Sometimes, even fighters need a champion.
-Jamie Mcguire
-Jamie Mcguire