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bookdevouringmisfit's review
5.0
THIS BOOK MADE ME CRY like tears-streaming-down-my-face cry. I'm not much for emotional books - and Christian fiction for this one - but this book changed me. This was different. I felt renewed and freed.
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
5.0
I don't believe in coincidences. I had a time where I did, where I wasn't sure if someone was trying to nudge me in the right direction, where I wasn't sure if I really wasn't all on my own, but quite often things turn out just a little too perfectly. Just like with this book. I have this little crush on Chad Charming, which means I'm now following Goodacre's career, which lead me to the trailer for this movie, which lead me to this five star read. Yes, a contemporary novel with a five star rating. Again. It turns out that as long as the emotional drama is done well, I'm game.
It's been a while since I've been crying this much over a book. I did cry, but not like this. This book touched something in me. It touched my heart, it touched my soul and it reminded me an awful lot of my own journey in life. I've been there. I've been struggling with bad things happening to me and my family. I've been struggling with figuring out what's important and what I want and need from life. I've been struggling with my faith and belief in Him. We dealt with different bad things and we coped in different ways, but our journeys were a lot alike.
And the journey is described so beautifully and emotionally. It didn't take long before I felt this connection between me and the main character. I started caring about her, I wanted the best for her and I so wanted her to find Him again. And even though she's dealing with heavy stuff and is not always dealing well with it, I loved how the book never forgot to add some lighter moments, some laughter, some light. Some Hope.
And literally every character in this book needs it and literally every character in this book is it. It's amazing how Jones made sure that every character had their own troubles and fights while also being someone else's light and hope. It lead to a lot of meaningful interactions. It made me laugh out loud at times. It made me smile. And, as I said at the beginning, it also made me cry. And most of those tears were happy tears. Because the book, despite the heavy themes, is like a warm blanket, cuddling you, protecting you and reminding you what's truly important.
It's been a while since I've been crying this much over a book. I did cry, but not like this. This book touched something in me. It touched my heart, it touched my soul and it reminded me an awful lot of my own journey in life. I've been there. I've been struggling with bad things happening to me and my family. I've been struggling with figuring out what's important and what I want and need from life. I've been struggling with my faith and belief in Him. We dealt with different bad things and we coped in different ways, but our journeys were a lot alike.
And the journey is described so beautifully and emotionally. It didn't take long before I felt this connection between me and the main character. I started caring about her, I wanted the best for her and I so wanted her to find Him again. And even though she's dealing with heavy stuff and is not always dealing well with it, I loved how the book never forgot to add some lighter moments, some laughter, some light. Some Hope.
And literally every character in this book needs it and literally every character in this book is it. It's amazing how Jones made sure that every character had their own troubles and fights while also being someone else's light and hope. It lead to a lot of meaningful interactions. It made me laugh out loud at times. It made me smile. And, as I said at the beginning, it also made me cry. And most of those tears were happy tears. Because the book, despite the heavy themes, is like a warm blanket, cuddling you, protecting you and reminding you what's truly important.
klarybelmillo's review
5.0
Wow. I Love The Book =) Every Character, shows what life realy is. You have to let go, free,care to the people you love
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( she) Let go. Eating Disorder.♥ Together.follow your dreamsallylippy93's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Eating disorder
heatherpearce's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
carladelgado's review
5.0
My good friend gave this to me as a gift on our Christmas Party. It was a book I've never hear of. I read the synopsis and I wanted to read it immediately.
The book was amazing! Great writer. 5 stars for me. :)
The book was amazing! Great writer. 5 stars for me. :)
infusionofviolets's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
han_tay21's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
3.75
rlstrayer1's review
4.0
This was not the light, fluffy read I thought it was going to be. It tackled several heavy topics, which made for a much deeper, more meaningful read.
Full RTC
Full RTC
bookishmadness's review
2.0
Ireland? Yes! Heart-throb actor as love interest? Yes! Mean and bossy main character? No. Major God tones? Probably not. The blurb of this book really did pull me in! The names are gorgeous, and setting is lovely too. But this book just didn't do it for me.
I am not religious, BUT I do not ever judge. I quite happily read books about Angels and Demons, and religion. This book seemed like Jenny B. Jones was trying to suck teenagers in and give them a lesson on God. I don't mean to be rude, and I apologise if I offend, but that is the way this book came across.
If your a fan of contemporary fiction, then give this one a go, you just might like it :)