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maron123's review
5.0
This was a great read! It had many great characters and a very intriguing plot that always held my interest!
The story starts with Cassidy Jameson who leaves California with her best friend Tyler, and together they head to his college in Texas. These two are so close that many mistake their friendship for something more. For Cassidy, her deceased father and Tyler are the only two people she has placed all her faith and trust in. Because of this Cassidy depends on Tyler to always be there for her and to be her sole support system. Right when they arrive in Texas Cassidy is introduced to attractive Gage Carson, who is also Tyler's cousin. From the first meeting both Cassidy and Gage were immediately intrigued by one another, and felt a connection. Gage views Cassidy as the most beautiful girl he has ever laid eyes on. She may be shy but she is also kind. She is also very handy in the kitchen and wise, however Gage can see the pain she tries to hide behind her smile. For Cassidy, Gage is the best looking guy she's ever seen. He is a family man with a kind heart, what more could a girl want? Neither of these characters understand the connection between them and at times aren't sure what is going on. Gage has never felt this strongly for a girl before nor has he felt the desire to love and protect one as much as he does for Cassidy. Cassidy has a hard time letting people in and giving them her trust, however she cannot deny the pull she feels towards Gage. Because of Tyler who is an annoying character, these two love birds take awhile before they finally realize their own feelings. Ultimately annoying Tyler does some pretty dumb stuff that leads Cassidy back into the arms of Gage.
From Ashes has a little bit of everything, which is why I enjoyed it so much! This book was emotional, hot, exciting, and fun! When you begin this book you quickly become immersed with the plot and the characters, so much so that you can't put the book down. Overall, I thought this was a great read and I highly recommend it! As always, thanks for reading this review. Much Love!
The story starts with Cassidy Jameson who leaves California with her best friend Tyler, and together they head to his college in Texas. These two are so close that many mistake their friendship for something more. For Cassidy, her deceased father and Tyler are the only two people she has placed all her faith and trust in. Because of this Cassidy depends on Tyler to always be there for her and to be her sole support system. Right when they arrive in Texas Cassidy is introduced to attractive Gage Carson, who is also Tyler's cousin. From the first meeting both Cassidy and Gage were immediately intrigued by one another, and felt a connection. Gage views Cassidy as the most beautiful girl he has ever laid eyes on. She may be shy but she is also kind. She is also very handy in the kitchen and wise, however Gage can see the pain she tries to hide behind her smile. For Cassidy, Gage is the best looking guy she's ever seen. He is a family man with a kind heart, what more could a girl want? Neither of these characters understand the connection between them and at times aren't sure what is going on. Gage has never felt this strongly for a girl before nor has he felt the desire to love and protect one as much as he does for Cassidy. Cassidy has a hard time letting people in and giving them her trust, however she cannot deny the pull she feels towards Gage. Because of Tyler who is an annoying character, these two love birds take awhile before they finally realize their own feelings. Ultimately annoying Tyler does some pretty dumb stuff that leads Cassidy back into the arms of Gage.
From Ashes has a little bit of everything, which is why I enjoyed it so much! This book was emotional, hot, exciting, and fun! When you begin this book you quickly become immersed with the plot and the characters, so much so that you can't put the book down. Overall, I thought this was a great read and I highly recommend it! As always, thanks for reading this review. Much Love!
smittyj's review
5.0
Molly McAdams is by far one of my most favorite authors because of this book and taking chances.
marryallthepeople's review against another edition
3.0
Oh struggling to rate this book - maybe a strong 3.5 stars. I mean it was a good Mills and Boon type romance for the younger generation. It has some heat, dueling protagonists, some bad guys, and some realistic situations. For me the first part lasted about 70% of the novel - weaved its magic, solidified foundations for the rest of the story. And then KABOOM the rest of the story went off without a hitch and nothing was dwelt on. That was frustrating.
But it was a nice fluffy read. Good beach recommendation if you need one!
But it was a nice fluffy read. Good beach recommendation if you need one!
leapfeetfirst's review
1.0
Based on Molly McAdams' other book-[b:Taking Chances|15739018|Taking Chances (Taking Chances, #1)|Molly McAdams|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1344296221s/15739018.jpg|21424080], I pretty much knew going into this book that there was a good posiblity that it would annoy and enrage me in equal measures. And sadly, this was the case. It didn't help that From Ashes and Taking Chances were pretty much the exact same book. Hurray for recycled plots and tired, overdone characterizations!
disabledreamer's review
3.0
A good ending to a decent book. It gets long and drawn out with classic cliches but good characters .
supera710's review
3.0
I received a copy of From Ashes courtesy of the publisher in exchange of a review.
Cassidy has a screwed up home life, and wouldn't be able to function had it not been for her best friend and life line Tyler. He has saved her in more ways than he probably knows, and decides to take her to Texas with him, when he goes to college. They end up moving in with Gage, and the sparks between Cassi and Gage are instantaneous. The problem? Tyler is in love with Cassidy, and is waiting for her to see that she feels the same towards him.
I really liked From Ashes, but often times felt the story was a little unbelievable. Not that I'm an expert on child abuse, but the extreme levels that Cassidy experienced, even coming into contact with a doctor and teachers, I just can't believe she made it as long as she did in her house, and didn't turn out completely inept with dealing in reality. That aside, the romance was spicy between Cassidy and Gage! I couldn't get enough of him, maybe because he was a true southern boy, or just because he was so hot! The main flaw he had, communication issues, seems to be a general thing between males and females. At the end of the day tho, we ended up with a happy ending, and I do love a fairy tale romance.
Cassidy has a screwed up home life, and wouldn't be able to function had it not been for her best friend and life line Tyler. He has saved her in more ways than he probably knows, and decides to take her to Texas with him, when he goes to college. They end up moving in with Gage, and the sparks between Cassi and Gage are instantaneous. The problem? Tyler is in love with Cassidy, and is waiting for her to see that she feels the same towards him.
I really liked From Ashes, but often times felt the story was a little unbelievable. Not that I'm an expert on child abuse, but the extreme levels that Cassidy experienced, even coming into contact with a doctor and teachers, I just can't believe she made it as long as she did in her house, and didn't turn out completely inept with dealing in reality. That aside, the romance was spicy between Cassidy and Gage! I couldn't get enough of him, maybe because he was a true southern boy, or just because he was so hot! The main flaw he had, communication issues, seems to be a general thing between males and females. At the end of the day tho, we ended up with a happy ending, and I do love a fairy tale romance.
jessreads82's review
1.0
I bought this book because it was super cheap on Amazon, but it wouldn't be worth it if it were free. For one thing, it wouldn't end! There were so many parts I thought it should be done, but I still had more than 50% to go. Then there were the awful characters....Cassidy was the most worthless heroine. Whiney, childish and ridiculously insecure. But of course she was perfect and everyone loved her and wanted her, but there was no discussion of why she was so great, except she was a fantastic cook (wtf?)
Awful, horrible, do not read
Awful, horrible, do not read
thousandlives's review
I did not finish this book. I got to around 15% and then I gave up. It was just too ridiculous and cheesy and gave me a headache. It reminded me so much of Because of Low by Abbi Glines. It was essentially the same book with different names and setting. Needless to say Because of Low was the better of the two because, even though I didn't like it that much, I actually managed to finished that book.
I don't normally give one star reviews but I really really didn't like this book and even two stars seems too generous.
I don't normally give one star reviews but I really really didn't like this book and even two stars seems too generous.
iamkristyamber's review against another edition
1.0
I feel like most people have that friend who likes to tell melodramatic obviously made up stories, this is the novel she wrote. It's without a doubt completely ridiculous.
Every single man who entries this story is obsessed with the female lead Cassi. Not just she's super pretty and they like her, which seems normal for books. I mean they don't care she has a boyfriend they still need her, have to have her! They tell her boyfriend to his face they were going to bang her... No one acts like that in real life!
The fact that everyone seemed so ready to forgive Tyler for what he did is just stupid. He almost killed Cassi. He didn't pick up a knife and stab her or anything like that but she almost died because of him. plus say it with me, blackmailing someone into having sex with you is rape!
The hot fudge sundae.
Every single man who entries this story is obsessed with the female lead Cassi. Not just she's super pretty and they like her, which seems normal for books. I mean they don't care she has a boyfriend they still need her, have to have her! They tell her boyfriend to his face they were going to bang her... No one acts like that in real life!
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The fact that everyone seemed so ready to forgive Tyler for what he did is just stupid. He almost killed Cassi. He didn't pick up a knife and stab her or anything like that but she almost died because of him. plus say it with me, blackmailing someone into having sex with you is rape!
The hot fudge sundae.