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isabellevictoria's review against another edition
4.0
As an introduction into the Romance genre, I am so pleased with this book. While I did feel a little odd reading it on the metro [hahaha], the story was so fantastic and I cannot wait to read her other 2 books in this series!! My favorite parts were definitely all of the pranks and, more specifically, the Craigslist ad. I was dying with laughter. I loved both of the characters and was so happy watching them develop and grow throughout the summer. The steamy scenes were PROPERLY steamy and fantastic!!!
marineb09's review against another edition
5.0
And now with HATED the Hearts of Stone series is over <3
All the books in this series were so good ! My favorite if I had to pick one : the second one HITCHED ! more witty bunter, fun and sexy scenes haha
This one, HATED was more on the drama, even if you had the prank war which was cute. They are some heavy subjects, lies, love, betrayal and friendship all mixed into one awesome book !
Christine is an amazing author and I cannot wait to devoured all of her other creations !
All the books in this series were so good ! My favorite if I had to pick one : the second one HITCHED ! more witty bunter, fun and sexy scenes haha
This one, HATED was more on the drama, even if you had the prank war which was cute. They are some heavy subjects, lies, love, betrayal and friendship all mixed into one awesome book !
Christine is an amazing author and I cannot wait to devoured all of her other creations !
korisulewski's review against another edition
4.0
I started (and finished) the third book, Hated, in the Hearts of Stone trilogy and seriously loved it! It’s such a great hate to love, second chance romance and obviously couldn’t put it down once I picked it up
Now I’m just sad I don’t have any more to read! I still think Hooked was my favorite of the three. But I really enjoyed them all.
Now I’m just sad I don’t have any more to read! I still think Hooked was my favorite of the three. But I really enjoyed them all.
krismcg's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite of the Hearts of Stone so far! I loved how the characters came to life so quickly from the first page. The story reeled me in and every time I put the book down, I was anxious to get back to Frankie and Austin.
natashareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
"She tasted of sugar, and summer, and bad decisions. And I wanted it all."
Hated, the third book in the Heart of Stone Series, can be read as a stand alone, and i have yet to read the first two books, but definitely plan on adding them to my tbr list.
Hated follows the story of Frankie, who was the girl next door, who had 3 older brothers, and was practically one of the guys. Even though her life wasn't ideal, whenever she fell, she always got right back up swinging. And follows Austin, one half of the twins who lived next door, growing up to be musical prodigies because that was what their mother wanted them to do. The quickly became best friends, which grew into something more.
That was four years ago. Now, Austin was set to hating Frankie- how could she just simply walk away, without an explanation, or even a goodbye?
When they both end up back in their home town at the same time, hate and memories war for dominance. And a prank war insues. But where does that leave them? Is there anything left between them that may be able to be repaired? Or are they too far gone? And how will four years worth of secrets affect what they once had- or may be working towards, if they come to light?
I loved this book. Numerous points i was actually laughing at loud at their ridiculous prank wars, and fun, then moments later my heart aching for what once was to again resurface between them- even if it was just their friendship. Because it was clear they needed, wanted, and deserved each other. I give this book 5⭐ out of 5⭐, and loved reading Frankie and Austin's story.
I received this ARC for my honest review.
Hated, the third book in the Heart of Stone Series, can be read as a stand alone, and i have yet to read the first two books, but definitely plan on adding them to my tbr list.
Hated follows the story of Frankie, who was the girl next door, who had 3 older brothers, and was practically one of the guys. Even though her life wasn't ideal, whenever she fell, she always got right back up swinging. And follows Austin, one half of the twins who lived next door, growing up to be musical prodigies because that was what their mother wanted them to do. The quickly became best friends, which grew into something more.
That was four years ago. Now, Austin was set to hating Frankie- how could she just simply walk away, without an explanation, or even a goodbye?
When they both end up back in their home town at the same time, hate and memories war for dominance. And a prank war insues. But where does that leave them? Is there anything left between them that may be able to be repaired? Or are they too far gone? And how will four years worth of secrets affect what they once had- or may be working towards, if they come to light?
I loved this book. Numerous points i was actually laughing at loud at their ridiculous prank wars, and fun, then moments later my heart aching for what once was to again resurface between them- even if it was just their friendship. Because it was clear they needed, wanted, and deserved each other. I give this book 5⭐ out of 5⭐, and loved reading Frankie and Austin's story.
I received this ARC for my honest review.
branpender12's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh…the feel of being young and in love. When you’re seventeen the whole world is at your feet and you just know you’re going to love and marry the boy next door. He’s been there for your entire life and you cannot imagine are you are going to end up with someone else. Life gets in the way you become an adult and you drifted apart. Both of you have your own lives and go your separate ways. You love and care for new people. But what happens when fate brings you back together now that you are adults? What happens when the boy next door turns into the man of your dreams? Well if you’re Frankie DiGorgio you make the best of the situation and turn a summer full of hard labor into a labor of love!
The Breakdown:
Even though this book was third in a series, I found that you could read it as a standalone and not have missed anything crucial. We all know that one boy that held our hearts when we didn’t know what love was and then something happened and all your dreams of marrying the boy next door or in your small town don’t come true. But unfortunately for Frankie in Austin, their path led to them not being fond of each other afterlife got in their way. So in Frankie has to move back home to fix up her house and finds Austin next-door they soon revert to their old ways – pranking each other! Only now it’s more intense because they’re adults have more opportunities to plotted out. Even though Austin seems to hold his hatred first and foremost for Frankie, her quick wit and hilarious personality soon start to win him over even if it is against his will.
The author does a fantastic job of building a world that is easy to fall into and characters that are easy to love. Her style of writing is fine and flirty and I didn’t want the book to end. There’s also a great deal of sexual tension and plot build that will leave the reader breathless.
The Characters Whom I Fell In Love With!
Frankie was the best heroine of any romance book that I have read thus far this year. I could easily relate to her sarcastic and prank-filled ways! I easily could relate to all of the angst and the feeling that come up when you’re first true love resurfaces in your life. All of the hurt, the secrets, and the pain are hard to edge out so it was great to see Frankie using her pranks to further heal her heart. I quickly found that I had a huge girl crush on Frankie and wanted to be her very best friend!
Then there’s Austin- I need a fan because its hot in here! Every time there’s a hot male nerd in a romance story, I find that they quickly become my new book boyfriend! Austin is the exact opposite of Frankie which is what makes them so attracted to each other. While she is extroverted and full of life, Austin is quiet and reserved and holds more patients than any one man should be able to.
Conclusion:
I think the story hit home for me because I was in a similar situation as Frankie and Austin with my first true love. We grew up next to each other and quickly became best friends. I also thought that would be my forever, but fate wasn’t so kind to our love. Which looking back is okay! I’m happy that I’m not a part of their train wreck of a life! So, reading about Frankie and Austin really help me come full circle and imagine what it could’ve been like had life being kinder to the both of us.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a huge fan of romance and of finding your way through the heartache and pain to find your happily ever after.
Thank you so much, NetGalley and to the author Christine Manzarie for approving this binge-worthy book for me to read! I was not disappointed!
The Breakdown:
Even though this book was third in a series, I found that you could read it as a standalone and not have missed anything crucial. We all know that one boy that held our hearts when we didn’t know what love was and then something happened and all your dreams of marrying the boy next door or in your small town don’t come true. But unfortunately for Frankie in Austin, their path led to them not being fond of each other afterlife got in their way. So in Frankie has to move back home to fix up her house and finds Austin next-door they soon revert to their old ways – pranking each other! Only now it’s more intense because they’re adults have more opportunities to plotted out. Even though Austin seems to hold his hatred first and foremost for Frankie, her quick wit and hilarious personality soon start to win him over even if it is against his will.
The author does a fantastic job of building a world that is easy to fall into and characters that are easy to love. Her style of writing is fine and flirty and I didn’t want the book to end. There’s also a great deal of sexual tension and plot build that will leave the reader breathless.
The Characters Whom I Fell In Love With!
Frankie was the best heroine of any romance book that I have read thus far this year. I could easily relate to her sarcastic and prank-filled ways! I easily could relate to all of the angst and the feeling that come up when you’re first true love resurfaces in your life. All of the hurt, the secrets, and the pain are hard to edge out so it was great to see Frankie using her pranks to further heal her heart. I quickly found that I had a huge girl crush on Frankie and wanted to be her very best friend!
Then there’s Austin- I need a fan because its hot in here! Every time there’s a hot male nerd in a romance story, I find that they quickly become my new book boyfriend! Austin is the exact opposite of Frankie which is what makes them so attracted to each other. While she is extroverted and full of life, Austin is quiet and reserved and holds more patients than any one man should be able to.
Conclusion:
I think the story hit home for me because I was in a similar situation as Frankie and Austin with my first true love. We grew up next to each other and quickly became best friends. I also thought that would be my forever, but fate wasn’t so kind to our love. Which looking back is okay! I’m happy that I’m not a part of their train wreck of a life! So, reading about Frankie and Austin really help me come full circle and imagine what it could’ve been like had life being kinder to the both of us.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a huge fan of romance and of finding your way through the heartache and pain to find your happily ever after.
Thank you so much, NetGalley and to the author Christine Manzarie for approving this binge-worthy book for me to read! I was not disappointed!
aryelweasley's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars
Why did I wait so long to read a Christine Manzari book? My gosh that was good. Normally 2nd chance love stories are not my favorite. Time hops also not my favorite. Yet somehow this book was just...so freaking good.
Why did I wait so long to read a Christine Manzari book? My gosh that was good. Normally 2nd chance love stories are not my favorite. Time hops also not my favorite. Yet somehow this book was just...so freaking good.
bananatricky's review against another edition
4.0
Frankie DiGorgio was the tomboy sister with three older brothers. Brought up by her mother and then by her nan whilst her ne'er do well father spent most of her life in prison for one con after another she was the original girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Her great passions were dirt bike riding and Austin Stone.
Growing up, Frankie's BFF was Austin the boy next door, a nerdy cello-playing musical prodigy who, with his twin brother Dallas went on to win a talent show and took their duelling cellos act to a sell out Vegas show. Austin and Dallas' mother was your typical pushy mom and she hated Frankie. Over the years their opposites attract friendship turned into first love, but something happened on the night of the premiere of Austin's show in Vegas which changed everything.
Four years later Frankie returns to her nana's home in Texas for the first time since Vegas, nana is in a nursing home and the family has made the decision to sell her house to pay for the best treatment they can. Beset by the memories of the past, Frankie is surprised to find that Austin has moved back into his family's home. Tortured by the secrets she has kept Frankie can't help but be attracted to the man her first love has become. But Austin is bitter and angry, lashing out at her. Does she have the courgae to tell him the truth about that night four years ago?
Told in a mixture of present day and out of sequence flashbacks from both Frankie and Austin's POV this was a surprisingly enjoyable NA second-chance romance. I say surprisingly because at first Frankie came across as too brash, she also indulged in just a leetle bit of slut shaming (or at least calling total strangers sluts just because they were flirting with Austin). Also Frankie became a little self-righteous and claimed that Austin didn't deserve to know the sacrifice she had made for him whereas even at that early stage in the book I suspected his attitude was a direct result of what she had done. There was also a cringe-worthy moment for me when Austin described himself thus
As a devotee of romance I didn't think that Frankie's big sacrifice/ secret was all that much of a surprise, maybe it wasn't meant to be, although then why tell the story through flashbacks?
What I did love about this book which elevated above the rest of the run-of-the-mill NA genre was the pranking. As a chid Frankie would get even with people who slighted her by pulling a monumental prank. Now, faced with packing up a family home full of memories with a hostile former lover next door she resorts to pranking Austin. as the tit-for-tat pranking escalates Austin and Frankie start to unravel their issues from the past.
This is the third book in a series, I haven't read any of the others and I felt this was easy to read as a stand alone.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Growing up, Frankie's BFF was Austin the boy next door, a nerdy cello-playing musical prodigy who, with his twin brother Dallas went on to win a talent show and took their duelling cellos act to a sell out Vegas show. Austin and Dallas' mother was your typical pushy mom and she hated Frankie. Over the years their opposites attract friendship turned into first love, but something happened on the night of the premiere of Austin's show in Vegas which changed everything.
Four years later Frankie returns to her nana's home in Texas for the first time since Vegas, nana is in a nursing home and the family has made the decision to sell her house to pay for the best treatment they can. Beset by the memories of the past, Frankie is surprised to find that Austin has moved back into his family's home. Tortured by the secrets she has kept Frankie can't help but be attracted to the man her first love has become. But Austin is bitter and angry, lashing out at her. Does she have the courgae to tell him the truth about that night four years ago?
Told in a mixture of present day and out of sequence flashbacks from both Frankie and Austin's POV this was a surprisingly enjoyable NA second-chance romance. I say surprisingly because at first Frankie came across as too brash, she also indulged in just a leetle bit of slut shaming (or at least calling total strangers sluts just because they were flirting with Austin). Also Frankie became a little self-righteous and claimed that Austin didn't deserve to know the sacrifice she had made for him whereas even at that early stage in the book I suspected his attitude was a direct result of what she had done. There was also a cringe-worthy moment for me when Austin described himself thus
"Need some help?" I asked, my voice a low growl of amusement.I mean really who EVER describes their own voice like that? But these were minor niggles. Luckily, as with many other NA books, Frankie's 'attitude' toned down a bit as the book went on and it became much more enjoyable as a result.
As a devotee of romance I didn't think that Frankie's big sacrifice/ secret was all that much of a surprise, maybe it wasn't meant to be, although then why tell the story through flashbacks?
What I did love about this book which elevated above the rest of the run-of-the-mill NA genre was the pranking. As a chid Frankie would get even with people who slighted her by pulling a monumental prank. Now, faced with packing up a family home full of memories with a hostile former lover next door she resorts to pranking Austin. as the tit-for-tat pranking escalates Austin and Frankie start to unravel their issues from the past.
This is the third book in a series, I haven't read any of the others and I felt this was easy to read as a stand alone.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
annesbookishtravels's review
4.0
'You should never give up hope. Hope is... hope is like a light and having it is the only way to find your way in the dark. When you have hope, everything else is just a shadow behind you.'
annesbookishtravels's review against another edition
4.0
'You should never give up hope. Hope is... hope is like a light and having it is the only way to find your way in the dark. When you have hope, everything else is just a shadow behind you.'