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mehsi's review
5.0
“We all push sometimes, just to make sure someone is on the other side, pushing back.”
This was a bit of a risk when I bought this, I knew it was fairly standalone from the previous book, which is what pushed me into getting this book. Sorry, the first book was just not my cup of tea. And even reading about the characters from the first book (because Rev is Declan's best friend), well, still not interesting in either of them.
Two characters, Rev and Emma, both not all too happy meet up and a love story begins. I have to say that I like Rev way more than Emma. Emma had the gamer/coding stuff that I loved, but she made so many dumb mistakes and was such a bitch towards her mom, not to mention her best friend. Then there is the whole I can do it myself-attitude while she should just have sought out help from the start. Rev however was just a sweetie, and I felt like crying when I read his story. Sure, I wished he had told his adoptive parents about his dad sooner, but eventually he does and yes he does some things I wouldn't recommend, but all in all, he was the best character.
Let's start with Emma. Emma, oh Emma. I just adored that she knew so much about coding, about making games, that she loves to play them. I loved seeing her tell us about the game. About what else she made. I was also heartbroken because of the Nightmare situation, I know enough about (online) bullying to know how much words and stalking hurts.
Plus her home situation? I knew way before she did what was going on at her home, I was just waiting to see how it would explode. In one big bang? Multiple bangs? And what would happen if Emma discovers about it, or walks into the situation aka the talk.
But she was a true bitch towards her mom, and sure, her mom did have some things that I also didn't like, however, if you want respect you should also respect your mom. And that includes talking with her at a normal mature way. Not putting on your headphones and calling your friend. Or even dismissing your mom when she wants to talk about her medical education, which, if you had any care, is also full of males and crap.
She was also a bitch towards her best friend. Who just wanted to be there for her, but instead got rude and mean comments about her make-up, about her family, about other stuff. I just couldn't understand that. What the hell.
Also do kids these days not learn about stranger danger and internet safety?
Also, I was kind of stunned that she had the barest of minimums of security on her game. Didn't even know much about banning. It was just a shame.
Rev, ah Rev. Our boy with a very troubled past. We find out throughout the book what has happened to him in his past, and with each revelation my heart broke. We see that he has quite a bit of anger going through him, which he relieves by doing sports. But you also see that he is worried about his anger. Is he becoming like his dad? Meant to hurt those he loves?
I felt sad that his dad had the guts to just send that message to his son, not caring how much hurt he brought on, still thinking that apparently he never did anything wrong to Rev. I was happy that Rev had the guts to send something back, but sad that his dad just continued to mail him. Really, dad, get the hint.
And while this is all going on his adoptive parents get another foster kid in the home, Matthew, who isn't the easiest to live with it seems. We slowly also find out what is going on with him, and boy, I was horrified, I can imagine he acts the way he did. Wouldn't all of us do that after all that trauma?
Tip to the characters: Talk about your problems instead of going about it yourself.
I just adored Rev and Emma's relationship and I adored seeing them get closer and closer with each chapter. They really clicked together. That one make-out scene on the grass near the church? Oh my, I was just giggling in happiness at it all. I am happy that could talk about their problems and that neither of them were judgemental or pushy. Both of them gave each other time and peace to talk.
The ending was so very sweet and I happy that everyone talked about their feelings about whatever needed to be said. Finally in some cases!
The story was really well told, the author did a magnificent work on making these characters come to life, sure I didn't like Emma that much, but she was still a well-written character.
All in all, I just adored this book, I couldn't stop reading though eventually I had to stop as it was late + I was/am sick, otherwise I would probably have continued until I am done. And yes, there were a few moments that I cried.
I would recommend this book to all!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This was a bit of a risk when I bought this, I knew it was fairly standalone from the previous book, which is what pushed me into getting this book. Sorry, the first book was just not my cup of tea. And even reading about the characters from the first book (because Rev is Declan's best friend), well, still not interesting in either of them.
Two characters, Rev and Emma, both not all too happy meet up and a love story begins. I have to say that I like Rev way more than Emma. Emma had the gamer/coding stuff that I loved, but she made so many dumb mistakes and was such a bitch towards her mom, not to mention her best friend. Then there is the whole I can do it myself-attitude while she should just have sought out help from the start. Rev however was just a sweetie, and I felt like crying when I read his story. Sure, I wished he had told his adoptive parents about his dad sooner, but eventually he does and yes he does some things I wouldn't recommend, but all in all, he was the best character.
Let's start with Emma. Emma, oh Emma. I just adored that she knew so much about coding, about making games, that she loves to play them. I loved seeing her tell us about the game. About what else she made. I was also heartbroken because of the Nightmare situation, I know enough about (online) bullying to know how much words and stalking hurts.
Plus her home situation? I knew way before she did what was going on at her home, I was just waiting to see how it would explode. In one big bang? Multiple bangs? And what would happen if Emma discovers about it, or walks into the situation aka the talk.
But she was a true bitch towards her mom, and sure, her mom did have some things that I also didn't like, however, if you want respect you should also respect your mom. And that includes talking with her at a normal mature way. Not putting on your headphones and calling your friend. Or even dismissing your mom when she wants to talk about her medical education, which, if you had any care, is also full of males and crap.
She was also a bitch towards her best friend. Who just wanted to be there for her, but instead got rude and mean comments about her make-up, about her family, about other stuff. I just couldn't understand that. What the hell.
Also do kids these days not learn about stranger danger and internet safety?
Spoiler
Because sorry, Emma you barely know Evan. Yes, you have his cellphone number, you have some blurry image that could come off the internet, you have some details about his life. Have you ever heard of people pretending to be something? Just to lure you into something? But no, this girl just trusts Evan's perfectly and even steps in his car. Cue in the things. I am not trying to victim blame or something, but I just found that incredibly stupid. I was taught from early on not to step into people's cars unless I REALLY REALLY knew them.Also, I was kind of stunned that she had the barest of minimums of security on her game. Didn't even know much about banning. It was just a shame.
Rev, ah Rev. Our boy with a very troubled past. We find out throughout the book what has happened to him in his past, and with each revelation my heart broke. We see that he has quite a bit of anger going through him, which he relieves by doing sports. But you also see that he is worried about his anger. Is he becoming like his dad? Meant to hurt those he loves?
I felt sad that his dad had the guts to just send that message to his son, not caring how much hurt he brought on, still thinking that apparently he never did anything wrong to Rev. I was happy that Rev had the guts to send something back, but sad that his dad just continued to mail him. Really, dad, get the hint.
And while this is all going on his adoptive parents get another foster kid in the home, Matthew, who isn't the easiest to live with it seems. We slowly also find out what is going on with him, and boy, I was horrified, I can imagine he acts the way he did. Wouldn't all of us do that after all that trauma?
Tip to the characters: Talk about your problems instead of going about it yourself.
I just adored Rev and Emma's relationship and I adored seeing them get closer and closer with each chapter. They really clicked together. That one make-out scene on the grass near the church? Oh my, I was just giggling in happiness at it all. I am happy that could talk about their problems and that neither of them were judgemental or pushy. Both of them gave each other time and peace to talk.
The ending was so very sweet and I happy that everyone talked about their feelings about whatever needed to be said. Finally in some cases!
The story was really well told, the author did a magnificent work on making these characters come to life, sure I didn't like Emma that much, but she was still a well-written character.
All in all, I just adored this book, I couldn't stop reading though eventually I had to stop as it was late + I was/am sick, otherwise I would probably have continued until I am done. And yes, there were a few moments that I cried.
I would recommend this book to all!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
itratali's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lenaoknihach's review against another edition
4.0
Knihy od Brigid Kemmererové mám ráda a na volné pokračování Dopisů ztraceným jsem se moc těšila. Bohužel musím říct, že Na co slova nestačí na mě nezapůsobila tolik jako první díl. Líbilo se mi to, o tom žádná, ale víc ze mě dostali Declan s Juliet než Rev s Emmou.
Kdybych ji neměla s čím srovnávat, tak by to možná dopadlo jinak, ale při čtení jsem stále myslela na to, kdy mě to konečně rozbrečí, zaskočí, kdy mi vypadnou oči z důlků, kdy se prostě něco stane. A nestalo se nic.
Samozřejmě příběh nechci nijak zlehčovat, protože patří do žánru heavy contemporary a všechno tam heavy je, jen se mi víc líbily Dopisy ztraceným. Každopádně i témata, která jsou v této knize obsažena stojí za to. Pro mě to obzvlášť byla hlavně linka Emmy.
Kdybych ji neměla s čím srovnávat, tak by to možná dopadlo jinak, ale při čtení jsem stále myslela na to, kdy mě to konečně rozbrečí, zaskočí, kdy mi vypadnou oči z důlků, kdy se prostě něco stane. A nestalo se nic.
Samozřejmě příběh nechci nijak zlehčovat, protože patří do žánru heavy contemporary a všechno tam heavy je, jen se mi víc líbily Dopisy ztraceným. Každopádně i témata, která jsou v této knize obsažena stojí za to. Pro mě to obzvlášť byla hlavně linka Emmy.
sam_hartwig's review
4.0
I really liked Rev in the first book and I was so interested to read his story. Unfortunately this one didn't live up to the first book, but it was still a really great read!
Emma was what let the book down for me. I didn't particularly like her, and couldn't connect with her character. I only liked her when I was reading from Rev's POV. And reading this made me love Rev, not just like him. Such a lost soul! I really wanted to give him a hug, but luckily he got plenty from lots of people.
What also let the book down slightly was one twist I kind of saw coming, but was still very creepy and had me gasping and my heart pumping. Another twist about Rev's father I didn't see coming at all, and I'm so glad with what we find out. That cruel man definitely got what was coming to him.
Speaking of parents, they play such a huge role in this book. On one side there's Rev's absolutely awesome Mum and Dad (foster parents) who are so loving and supportive. I almost cried when I was reading a moment between Rev and his Mum, when she spoke about why they adopted him. Was a beautiful and sad moment. On the other side is Emma's parents who are selfish and distant. Her mother does redeem herself by the end, and I kind of felt sorry for her. Then there's Declan's dad. We know all about the story from the first book, but I'm glad we got to delve further and find out more about him.
I also liked the different messages through out the book. What Rev learned about being tested by God, and Emma realising it's not just with gaming that girls deal with sexism, it's everywhere and as woman we shouldn't have to put up with it.
I'm looking forward to reading more by Brigid Kemmerer.
Emma was what let the book down for me. I didn't particularly like her, and couldn't connect with her character. I only liked her when I was reading from Rev's POV. And reading this made me love Rev, not just like him. Such a lost soul! I really wanted to give him a hug, but luckily he got plenty from lots of people.
What also let the book down slightly was one twist I kind of saw coming, but was still very creepy and had me gasping and my heart pumping. Another twist about Rev's father I didn't see coming at all, and I'm so glad with what we find out. That cruel man definitely got what was coming to him.
Speaking of parents, they play such a huge role in this book. On one side there's Rev's absolutely awesome Mum and Dad (foster parents) who are so loving and supportive. I almost cried when I was reading a moment between Rev and his Mum, when she spoke about why they adopted him. Was a beautiful and sad moment. On the other side is Emma's parents who are selfish and distant. Her mother does redeem herself by the end, and I kind of felt sorry for her. Then there's Declan's dad. We know all about the story from the first book, but I'm glad we got to delve further and find out more about him.
I also liked the different messages through out the book. What Rev learned about being tested by God, and Emma realising it's not just with gaming that girls deal with sexism, it's everywhere and as woman we shouldn't have to put up with it.
I'm looking forward to reading more by Brigid Kemmerer.
nikkigribuste's review
5.0
the book not only made me fall in love with declan more , but i have now cancelled all online friendship cause of ew ethan xxxxx
natalieyanka's review against another edition
inspiring
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
larbytheworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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
4.75
readwithkiekie's review
5.0
4.5 stars
I didn't know if this would pan out how it did, especially since I loved 'Letters to the Lost' so much, however, I really loved this book. Rev's story broke my heart completely and seeing him break down because of his past really hit me in the feels, he's just someone a reader wants to love and protect. My main issue was Emma. She was too over dramatic at times and kept comparing her issues of her parents divorcing to someone who's been abused, burned and tortured by their own father as worse. If anything I would have rooted for Matthew and Rev instead.
I didn't know if this would pan out how it did, especially since I loved 'Letters to the Lost' so much, however, I really loved this book. Rev's story broke my heart completely and seeing him break down because of his past really hit me in the feels, he's just someone a reader wants to love and protect. My main issue was Emma. She was too over dramatic at times and kept comparing her issues of her parents divorcing to someone who's been abused, burned and tortured by their own father as worse. If anything I would have rooted for Matthew and Rev instead.
alos3478's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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