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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
this was more enjoyable than the sun is also a star for me but less so than everything, everything (although i have doubts that would hold up for me in a reread tbh). i really liked aspects of this a lot, but other parts kind of infuriated me. there was a part towards the end that made me say "this is dumb" out loud, so that's never a good sign!! over all middle of the road, as reflected by the 3 stars.
Sweet, moving romance about love and loss, with a touch of magic realism. I enjoyed this one a lot.
Well this book was a tearjerker. I was not expecting this kind of emotion and depth from a YA romance novel. I usually lower my expectations for a YA book. Mainly because teens can be immature and kind of annoying. That was not the case for this book. The character development and stories are wonderful, yet bittersweet.
Evie, our heroine, is disillusioned about love after watching her parents' marriage fall apart. Through a book and an interaction with a mystery character she gets the ability to see the beginning, middle and end of couples' relationships when they kiss. This magical element is incorporated extremely well into the story. It sets the tone but doesn't become a whole thing. X, her love interest, isn't as well fleshed out but we can't see in his head. He's awesome though. Kind, understanding, up for anything. He's the perfect foil to Evie hesitancy and darkness.
This book is not your typical YA romance. Evie is going through a lot with her family and friends and is struggling to feel like love is worth the risk it includes. X draws her out and makes her believe again. This book is bittersweet though. Things don't always end with a neat bow in life or literature. It was still a beautiful book. I loved the magical element, the dancing, the love stories that it featured, the friendship and the family issues.
The one issue I had was the quick-ish forgiveness of the father. My enneagram 1 came out hard and just said "Nope". Every story has two sides but I just couldn't get on board with the cheating element.
Evie, our heroine, is disillusioned about love after watching her parents' marriage fall apart. Through a book and an interaction with a mystery character she gets the ability to see the beginning, middle and end of couples' relationships when they kiss. This magical element is incorporated extremely well into the story. It sets the tone but doesn't become a whole thing. X, her love interest, isn't as well fleshed out but we can't see in his head. He's awesome though. Kind, understanding, up for anything. He's the perfect foil to Evie hesitancy and darkness.
This book is not your typical YA romance. Evie is going through a lot with her family and friends and is struggling to feel like love is worth the risk it includes. X draws her out and makes her believe again. This book is bittersweet though. Things don't always end with a neat bow in life or literature. It was still a beautiful book. I loved the magical element, the dancing, the love stories that it featured, the friendship and the family issues.
The one issue I had was the quick-ish forgiveness of the father. My enneagram 1 came out hard and just said "Nope". Every story has two sides but I just couldn't get on board with the cheating element.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
4.5 stars.
I did not like the ending. I mean I did but I didn’t. Plot twist is crazy by the way. The foreshadowing was pretty cool and they even referenced it after it happened. I say read it. It’s a cute little romcom
I did not like the ending. I mean I did but I didn’t. Plot twist is crazy by the way. The foreshadowing was pretty cool and they even referenced it after it happened. I say read it. It’s a cute little romcom
Cute, enjoyable romance - what you'd expect from Nicola Yoon.
“Breaking your heart doesn’t kill you and that’s the problem.”
What a sad and sweet story about loving despite the pain. One of those books that you just say ‘aww’ and pout at the end.
What a sad and sweet story about loving despite the pain. One of those books that you just say ‘aww’ and pout at the end.
Hmmm, what to say? Once again Yoon gives us another swoon-worthy romance with some meaty real-world issues to boot. The characters are great and the story sweeps you along. There is just a bit of the paranormal going on but not too much. But watch out for that ending....