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k_wall's review
5.0
Cassidy has two men her life that she has ever trusted, her deceased father and Tyler, her best friend. Tyler and Cassidy have always been very close friends. So close that most people would mistake their relationship for something more then just friends. That is why Tyler packs all of Cassidy's things and takes her to Texas with him when he leaves California for college.
Right when Tyler and Cassidy get to Texas, Cassidy meets their new roommate, Gage. He is Tyler's cousin, and Cassidy is immediately drawn to him. Little does she know that Gage feels the same way. She also doesn't know that Tyler wants to be more then friends and he starts to lie to both Gage and Cassidy to keep them apart. Finally, Tyler does something that drives Cassidy to Gage for good. Cassidy does still have to face her past though, and for a short time had to leave Texas to deal with everything going on.
I can't believe how much I loved this book. I have read lots of love stories and stories of missing out on chances, but I have never read something so beautifully written. Molly McAdams just draws in her reader. She knows how to create the characters to keep people reading. This is her second book, and I didn't want to put it down. I am currently reading her first book, "Taking Chances." This book is also amazing so far! I recommend this author to anyone.
Right when Tyler and Cassidy get to Texas, Cassidy meets their new roommate, Gage. He is Tyler's cousin, and Cassidy is immediately drawn to him. Little does she know that Gage feels the same way. She also doesn't know that Tyler wants to be more then friends and he starts to lie to both Gage and Cassidy to keep them apart. Finally, Tyler does something that drives Cassidy to Gage for good. Cassidy does still have to face her past though, and for a short time had to leave Texas to deal with everything going on.
I can't believe how much I loved this book. I have read lots of love stories and stories of missing out on chances, but I have never read something so beautifully written. Molly McAdams just draws in her reader. She knows how to create the characters to keep people reading. This is her second book, and I didn't want to put it down. I am currently reading her first book, "Taking Chances." This book is also amazing so far! I recommend this author to anyone.
beastreader's review
2.0
This is another book that is on my TBR pile that I decided to tackle. I have read another book by this author and really enjoyed it. OK, so I know the subject of physical and emotional abuse is a really hard subject matter. It does not matter who you are...male or female. People need to be protected. So I could understand Cassidy's shyness and even her close relationship with Tyler. He was her protector and knight in shining armor. However I was getting frustrated by Cassidy running to Ty when she knew what his feelings were towards her and she did not return them. She needed to just tell Ty it was not going to happen and move on. This back and forth game, she, Ty and Gage were playing grew old. It got so old that after about chapter 10 I got so mad that I literally threw down the book and refused to go back to it. I mean come on, there three were in college but they acted like children. Also, I don't really care that Ty and Gage had "hard ons" for Cassidy. In fact it was a "turn off" that this had to even be mentioned in the book. Not one of my favorite books by this author.
hpitcher15's review
3.0
2.5
I think if this book hadn't been so dragged out I would liked it better. I'm not really sure what I thought about it but Cassidy's relationships with the guys in her life were kind of messed up. It definitely could of been a lot better
I think if this book hadn't been so dragged out I would liked it better. I'm not really sure what I thought about it but Cassidy's relationships with the guys in her life were kind of messed up. It definitely could of been a lot better
casimoore's review
4.0
Good book. Tyler was a manipulative person that I did not like though. He wanted Cassidy to be dependent on him .. unhealthy.
janceetabacnic's review
3.0
Story was really compelling, but wasn't written as well as I would like. Still, it made me laugh, cry, and root for a happy ending, so it was pretty enjoyable.
sarineeta's review
5.0
Es un libro sin una trama super interesante, pero que engancha sin duda, no es la primera vez que lo leo y la verdad es que para sacarme de mi bloqueo lector me ha servido mucho.
book_recs_by_amy's review
5.0
Oh Boy, I'm So speechless! I dont even know what to say.
(SPOILERS)
I read Taking Chances and I really enjoyed it but I didnt like the ending but that's just me! I really wanted the father of the baby to not die but what can you do.
I couldnt put the book down, finished it not even in a full day. Started at 8:00am and finished it at 6:00pm. :)
This book was amazing.
The writing was amazing.
Plain and Simple, for a min there I was like I want her to get with Connor but she was made for Gage but I do believe that she and Connor are soul mates but not everything soul mates get together.
This book made me cry and laugh and get really upset as to what her mother and stepfather did too her and then again to what Ty did too her but this book thought me that no matter how bad you think your life is, just take a step back and think about all the people out there that don't have a family or a house and just be thankful that thats not you and you are a really lucky human being.
Overall I loved this Book, Much better than Taking Chances but that being said doesnt mean I didnt like it because I liked then both. I just like one a little more but great work.
(SPOILERS)
I read Taking Chances and I really enjoyed it but I didnt like the ending but that's just me! I really wanted the father of the baby to not die but what can you do.
I couldnt put the book down, finished it not even in a full day. Started at 8:00am and finished it at 6:00pm. :)
This book was amazing.
The writing was amazing.
Plain and Simple, for a min there I was like I want her to get with Connor but she was made for Gage but I do believe that she and Connor are soul mates but not everything soul mates get together.
This book made me cry and laugh and get really upset as to what her mother and stepfather did too her and then again to what Ty did too her but this book thought me that no matter how bad you think your life is, just take a step back and think about all the people out there that don't have a family or a house and just be thankful that thats not you and you are a really lucky human being.
Overall I loved this Book, Much better than Taking Chances but that being said doesnt mean I didnt like it because I liked then both. I just like one a little more but great work.
stumpfed's review
5.0
Awww, I just finished this book and sweet cheese and buttermilk, I'm sort of feeling some bereavement over the fact it's over. Very strong storyline and characters.
I'll tell you when you know you have a good book on your hands...you know when something happens and it doesn't really advance the story very much and you think "well, we could have lived without that"? There were a few of those instances in this book BUT, I was so glad to spend more time watching these two fight the odds to come together that I actually enjoyed the "extras"! Anything to stretch out the book was fine with me. Those extras truly helped me feel like I was able to get to know Gage and Cassidy beetter, and I was more than ok with that.
This was a very well written story and I loved every minute of it! Very well worth the wait and very much a statement that Taking Chances was just the first of what proves to be many excellent novels from McAdams! VERY excited to see what else she writes, I'll be pre-ordering, just like I did this one!
I'll tell you when you know you have a good book on your hands...you know when something happens and it doesn't really advance the story very much and you think "well, we could have lived without that"? There were a few of those instances in this book BUT, I was so glad to spend more time watching these two fight the odds to come together that I actually enjoyed the "extras"! Anything to stretch out the book was fine with me. Those extras truly helped me feel like I was able to get to know Gage and Cassidy beetter, and I was more than ok with that.
This was a very well written story and I loved every minute of it! Very well worth the wait and very much a statement that Taking Chances was just the first of what proves to be many excellent novels from McAdams! VERY excited to see what else she writes, I'll be pre-ordering, just like I did this one!
kelsey_virginia_reads's review
5.0
This is one that I've read numerous times, just never made it onto GoodReads lol.
Following Cassidy, Tyler and Gage as they navigate their crazy lives and heartbreak after heartbreak, From Ashes pulls your heart strings in many directions. Lies, miscommunication, and running from fears pulls Cassidy away from what her heart truly wants.
Even though Ive read it so many times, and know what happens, im always on the edge of my seat waiting to see if anything changes. Molly does so well at pulling on your heart strings and making you hate certain characters and loving the others.
Following Cassidy, Tyler and Gage as they navigate their crazy lives and heartbreak after heartbreak, From Ashes pulls your heart strings in many directions. Lies, miscommunication, and running from fears pulls Cassidy away from what her heart truly wants.
Even though Ive read it so many times, and know what happens, im always on the edge of my seat waiting to see if anything changes. Molly does so well at pulling on your heart strings and making you hate certain characters and loving the others.