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paigedreams's review against another edition
5.0
Logan and Amanda have to be together!!! they can't not
jetenold's review against another edition
5.0
Loved how this wrapped up their love story, or at least for the moment and am looking forward to the story about Cam and Lucy!
ashemarsh's review against another edition
5.0
Give me all the feels.
Love, anger, healing, laughter, and above all forgiveness. Loveeeeed it so much.
Love, anger, healing, laughter, and above all forgiveness. Loveeeeed it so much.
ryanpfw's review against another edition
3.0
In anticipation of more books in this series, I’m re-reading from five years ago. I’ve always been a fan, despite the angst levels being a bit higher than my comfort zone. My memory of the original read was that More Than This was the fish-out-of-water hook that went on 50 pages too long, More Than Him and Her was a two-part angst fest, that More Than Forever was my favorite and More Than Enough was my least favorite. The Preston spinoff has hits (Leo) and misses (Lucas) but I’m more comfortable with that family dynamic, and also with the acknowledgement from the characters that some of them can be terrible, awful people at times.
This is on me. I’m not the target reader. Parts I love and parts I don’t. Operation Mayhem? Love it. Finding out your friend who was terrorized and beaten to a pulp who you haven’t seen in a year is back, so you bang on his door, terrorize him yourself, and then with a big grin on your face high-five him in front of everyone when you find out he’s got a woman in his bedroom? Don’t love it. Sometimes it’s too sappy and sometimes it’s eyeroll cringe material.
More Than Her went from 4 stars in 2016 to 2.5 now, and I’ll do the same with this book. Alan gets all the points. He’s a huge bright spot for me. Logan spends chunks too perfect, then too much of a jerk, while Amanda spends chunks as a doormat. She never stands up to Ethan, Ethan never apologizes for his behavior, and Lexi should run for her life. I understand their motivations, but how they behave is inexcusable and not commented upon. Ethan had a great followup moment, but never took responsibility for what he did. It’s even commented on by Amanda. I get that’s real life. It would be a dealbreaker for me, especially given how the plot there proceeds.
At one point, after leaving Amanda 19 times at the most delicate times in her life, Logan makes a comment that if her brother didn’t approve of their relationship, he would leave her immediately out of respect for Ethan. Excuse me? After literally everything we just read, Ethan has veto authority over Amanda’s life in Logan’s eyes, with no consideration of Amanda’s feelings? Thank God we never got there as a plot line, because it’s right up this book’s alley. Logan’s often right, as is Amanda, as was Ethan. Their feelings and frustrations were valid, but in the end, they were all assholes a big chunk of the time, and that got grating to read this time around. The Heidi stuff was solid, because she actually took responsibility for her actions.
The issue for me may be the women. Mikayla had plot motivated reasons for vulnerabilities in More Than This. Lucy has a band of men taking care of her but in my memory before the next reread, is strong herself. I feel like Mikayla, then Amanda, and those that follow, especially in More than Enough and at least two of the women in the Preston series never stand up for themselves sustainably and are doormats more often than not.
This is on me. I’m not the target reader. Parts I love and parts I don’t. Operation Mayhem? Love it. Finding out your friend who was terrorized and beaten to a pulp who you haven’t seen in a year is back, so you bang on his door, terrorize him yourself, and then with a big grin on your face high-five him in front of everyone when you find out he’s got a woman in his bedroom? Don’t love it. Sometimes it’s too sappy and sometimes it’s eyeroll cringe material.
More Than Her went from 4 stars in 2016 to 2.5 now, and I’ll do the same with this book. Alan gets all the points. He’s a huge bright spot for me. Logan spends chunks too perfect, then too much of a jerk, while Amanda spends chunks as a doormat. She never stands up to Ethan, Ethan never apologizes for his behavior, and Lexi should run for her life. I understand their motivations, but how they behave is inexcusable and not commented upon. Ethan had a great followup moment, but never took responsibility for what he did. It’s even commented on by Amanda. I get that’s real life. It would be a dealbreaker for me, especially given how the plot there proceeds.
At one point, after leaving Amanda 19 times at the most delicate times in her life, Logan makes a comment that if her brother didn’t approve of their relationship, he would leave her immediately out of respect for Ethan. Excuse me? After literally everything we just read, Ethan has veto authority over Amanda’s life in Logan’s eyes, with no consideration of Amanda’s feelings? Thank God we never got there as a plot line, because it’s right up this book’s alley. Logan’s often right, as is Amanda, as was Ethan. Their feelings and frustrations were valid, but in the end, they were all assholes a big chunk of the time, and that got grating to read this time around. The Heidi stuff was solid, because she actually took responsibility for her actions.
The issue for me may be the women. Mikayla had plot motivated reasons for vulnerabilities in More Than This. Lucy has a band of men taking care of her but in my memory before the next reread, is strong herself. I feel like Mikayla, then Amanda, and those that follow, especially in More than Enough and at least two of the women in the Preston series never stand up for themselves sustainably and are doormats more often than not.
charlottenw1's review against another edition
5.0
I love the characters in this series and every story shows how they get over their own personal hurdles and the hurdles they have as a couple. The writing was emotional and grasped me as a reader throughout the book.
jen286's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
4.5 stars
*Note: This is the third book in a series. It is not a standalone. You should have at least read the prior book, More Than Her, before reading this one. Some spoilers ahead.
Wow I am really loving this More Than series. Every book is better than the last. Oh Logan you kill me. You are so broken and vulnerable and I loved you so much. Even more than the last book. Something about seeing him so broken just really got to me. He is such a good person even if he doesn't always think so and I loved him to pieces. He deserves all the happiness in the world.
More Than Him is the continuation of Logan and Amanda's story. I was really dreading reading this one, but also couldn't wait to see what happened. I figured these two would have a lot to work out. I mean the end of the last book was the third time Logan had gotten Amanda to trust him then walked away breaking her heart. How do you go back from that? How do you get her to let you in again? Oh, this book was heartbreaking at times, but so so beautiful. I loved every minute of it. Amanda is an amazingly kind and caring person and is just so wonderful with Logan. These two don't always have it easy, but they are truly meant to be.
Logan left Amanda at the end of the last book to try and protect her. His past came back to haunt them, hurting her in the process (even though he tried to keep her safe) and breaking him. He goes back to where he was when he first came to live with his dad. It was really heartbreaking to read him. He was so broken, so defeated, but he never stopped loving Amanda. He just didn't know how to put himself back together again so he could be with her. He needed time and space and oh I loved reading his story. He was just so adorable when he was broken. I wanted to wrap him up in all the hugs and make everything better for him.
Amanda also has a hard time letting go of Logan. He got into her heart and doesn't seem to want to leave. She knows she should try and move on, after all he left her again without a word, but she just can't. She loves him still and she can't help that. I did really love how Amanda and Logan's dad started a friendly relationship. They both miss him so much sometimes it is nice to be around someone else who understand. Who makes the pain hurt just a little but less. It was sweet seeing her help him just as much as he was helping her.
When Logan finally returns he knows he will have to try and win over Amanda again. She is angry with him, and he understands. Although Amanda surprised me. For as much as I thought she wouldn't/couldn't forgive him, she is very understanding once she knows what is going on. She sees how broken he is and knows she can help him. Really there is just a connection between the two of them. No matter how much either of them might have tried to fight it it is impossible when they are in the same place. They were simply amazing together. Logan was so cute and Amanda was awesome with him. They just work. I loved this story. Every heartbreaking minute of it. I loved seeing Logan figure things out and become that strong, confident guy again. And I loved seeing Amanda be there for him every step of the way. It was adorable and sweet and amazing.
4.5 stars
*Note: This is the third book in a series. It is not a standalone. You should have at least read the prior book, More Than Her, before reading this one. Some spoilers ahead.
Wow I am really loving this More Than series. Every book is better than the last. Oh Logan you kill me. You are so broken and vulnerable and I loved you so much. Even more than the last book. Something about seeing him so broken just really got to me. He is such a good person even if he doesn't always think so and I loved him to pieces. He deserves all the happiness in the world.
More Than Him is the continuation of Logan and Amanda's story. I was really dreading reading this one, but also couldn't wait to see what happened. I figured these two would have a lot to work out. I mean the end of the last book was the third time Logan had gotten Amanda to trust him then walked away breaking her heart. How do you go back from that? How do you get her to let you in again? Oh, this book was heartbreaking at times, but so so beautiful. I loved every minute of it. Amanda is an amazingly kind and caring person and is just so wonderful with Logan. These two don't always have it easy, but they are truly meant to be.
Logan left Amanda at the end of the last book to try and protect her. His past came back to haunt them, hurting her in the process (even though he tried to keep her safe) and breaking him. He goes back to where he was when he first came to live with his dad. It was really heartbreaking to read him. He was so broken, so defeated, but he never stopped loving Amanda. He just didn't know how to put himself back together again so he could be with her. He needed time and space and oh I loved reading his story. He was just so adorable when he was broken. I wanted to wrap him up in all the hugs and make everything better for him.
Amanda also has a hard time letting go of Logan. He got into her heart and doesn't seem to want to leave. She knows she should try and move on, after all he left her again without a word, but she just can't. She loves him still and she can't help that. I did really love how Amanda and Logan's dad started a friendly relationship. They both miss him so much sometimes it is nice to be around someone else who understand. Who makes the pain hurt just a little but less. It was sweet seeing her help him just as much as he was helping her.
When Logan finally returns he knows he will have to try and win over Amanda again. She is angry with him, and he understands. Although Amanda surprised me. For as much as I thought she wouldn't/couldn't forgive him, she is very understanding once she knows what is going on. She sees how broken he is and knows she can help him. Really there is just a connection between the two of them. No matter how much either of them might have tried to fight it it is impossible when they are in the same place. They were simply amazing together. Logan was so cute and Amanda was awesome with him. They just work. I loved this story. Every heartbreaking minute of it. I loved seeing Logan figure things out and become that strong, confident guy again. And I loved seeing Amanda be there for him every step of the way. It was adorable and sweet and amazing.
stumpfed's review against another edition
5.0
Woah. No way was I prepared for this book. I'm reading this series consecutively, and I'm grateful I didn't have to wait for this one. Oh. My. Sweet. Hell. These two are breaking my heart.
Loved this book and every crazy thing it made me feel so deeply and raw.
Jay McLean, just wow.
Loved this book and every crazy thing it made me feel so deeply and raw.
Jay McLean, just wow.
roobie's review against another edition
4.0
⭐4 stars⭐
You know what I think? I think it's human nature to blame yourself. When things fuck up in life, you always want to find a reason for it. There has to be a reason, right? Bad things don't just happen to good people.
So we sit around and try to make sense of it all, and the only sense we can make is that we probably deserved it, so we make up these ideas in our heads.
You know what I think? I think it's human nature to blame yourself. When things fuck up in life, you always want to find a reason for it. There has to be a reason, right? Bad things don't just happen to good people.
So we sit around and try to make sense of it all, and the only sense we can make is that we probably deserved it, so we make up these ideas in our heads.
thebooktrollop's review against another edition
5.0
This book was everything I thought it would be. Sweet, angsty, funny, beautiful, and heartfelt. I got SO MANY damn FEELS with this book, the butterflies seemed to take up permanent residence inside.
This book was the continuation from More Than Her, which left off on a major upset that made me want to find Jay McLean and thunder twat kick her for doing that to my poor heart!! But I was anxious for More Than Him, so I guess she did her job
*grumbles and huffs*
My only little complaint; there was some unnecessary drama that I felt could have been eliminated and the story would have still been amazing (such as the drama with Heidi, it wasn't really necessary to Logan and Amanda's story)...
But other than that I think this book was by far my favorite out of the bunch. I got what I wanted in the end and Jay made me FEEL these emotions from these characters!! I felt the pain, heartbreak, love.... everything!!!
If you hated the way the last book ended, I would pick this one up and I think you will be satisfied with how things ended, but that is all I am going to say. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone who wants to read this story.
I ugly cried through certain parts because I remember my heart being broken so many times when I was younger, that Jay McLean brought all those emotions back to me and gaaaahh I was a hot mess!!
I wanted to hug Jake, punch him, love him, fuck him... and then I wanted to punch Amanda, hug her and I was all over the place with every emotion I can think of!!
SERIOUSLY amazing writing and I can't wait to read more from her!!!!
Overall, I give this book a 4.5/5 and if you love these characters, then you will LOVE this book!!!! Totally worth the heartbreak in the last book to be able to mend it in this one!!
This book was the continuation from More Than Her, which left off on a major upset that made me want to find Jay McLean and thunder twat kick her for doing that to my poor heart!! But I was anxious for More Than Him, so I guess she did her job
*grumbles and huffs*
My only little complaint; there was some unnecessary drama that I felt could have been eliminated and the story would have still been amazing (such as the drama with Heidi, it wasn't really necessary to Logan and Amanda's story)...
But other than that I think this book was by far my favorite out of the bunch. I got what I wanted in the end and Jay made me FEEL these emotions from these characters!! I felt the pain, heartbreak, love.... everything!!!
If you hated the way the last book ended, I would pick this one up and I think you will be satisfied with how things ended, but that is all I am going to say. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone who wants to read this story.
I ugly cried through certain parts because I remember my heart being broken so many times when I was younger, that Jay McLean brought all those emotions back to me and gaaaahh I was a hot mess!!
I wanted to hug Jake, punch him, love him, fuck him... and then I wanted to punch Amanda, hug her and I was all over the place with every emotion I can think of!!
SERIOUSLY amazing writing and I can't wait to read more from her!!!!
Overall, I give this book a 4.5/5 and if you love these characters, then you will LOVE this book!!!! Totally worth the heartbreak in the last book to be able to mend it in this one!!
darkromance_queen's review against another edition
5.0
Book 3 in the More Than series and now we’re talking. This book is the second part to Logan and Amanda’s story where we get to follow their story about finding their way back to each other and overcoming most of their issues. It’s a flawed relationship but they never stop trying and fiercely loving each other . This series is evolving not only writing wise but also with character development. I loved it even if it has a few flaws along the way. Still lots going on at fast pace but that’s what makes it hard to put down. 5 wonderful stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️