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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
This was my second SRM book in the last 24 hours :) I LOVE 'EM!!
This was cute but I think I have whiplash from watching the narrator like and dislike her love interest. I enjoyed the descriptions of snowboarding. And overall, this is good for its genre.
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Hayden and Nick went out in 7th grade, but now, they are exs who hate each other. When Hayden wins the girl's division of the local snowboarding competition, Nick says that even though she won, she is still no where near as talented as any of the boy's in the boy division. They decide to challenge each other to a snowboarding competition to see who really is the best boarder in all of Snowfall. (Snowfall.... really... REALLY)
Barf, this book drove me insane! It was extremely repetitive and it just became overly annoying. Some of the jokes were cute and I did find some of the book funny. Although it was a very quick read, I found myself rolling my eyes more times than not. It was very childish and Hayden was so immature it infuriated me, same with Nick. They acted like they were still stuck in 7th grade rather then 11th grade. I did like Josh and Hayden's relationship though, it reminded me of my brother and I :)
Hayden and Nick went out in 7th grade, but now, they are exs who hate each other. When Hayden wins the girl's division of the local snowboarding competition, Nick says that even though she won, she is still no where near as talented as any of the boy's in the boy division. They decide to challenge each other to a snowboarding competition to see who really is the best boarder in all of Snowfall. (Snowfall.... really... REALLY)
Barf, this book drove me insane! It was extremely repetitive and it just became overly annoying. Some of the jokes were cute and I did find some of the book funny. Although it was a very quick read, I found myself rolling my eyes more times than not. It was very childish and Hayden was so immature it infuriated me, same with Nick. They acted like they were still stuck in 7th grade rather then 11th grade. I did like Josh and Hayden's relationship though, it reminded me of my brother and I :)
As an unashamed Echolsite, the arrival of this title brought an immediate smile to my face. Echols is gifted at quick, sparky rapport and this novel is no different. Unlike many other novels in YA, Hayden and Nick have tried the relationship route and failed (albeit in seventh grade). Communication is arguably not the strength of teens and Echols mines this with thorough efficiency with numerous misunderstandings, agendas and wounded feelings. Though the conclusion of the novel is as expected, the journey there is an utter firecracker of a ride. The laugh out loud, occasionally snort-worthy humour explores the chasm between the genders but also the inherent issues in assuming another’s intentions.
Our terrible twosome snap, crackle and snipe at one another with a speed that will leave your head reeling at times. In fact in one specific interchange left be as befuddled at our heroine as, like her, I had no clue as to why their banter had taken an abrupt left turn. Nick is just as well crafted as Hayden. They are both holding tight to issues that adversely affect the possibility of a relationship. As there is four years of interaction prior to the events of the book there are issues past and present to manage but also a richness to their knowledge and understanding of one another that come through loud and clear.
Secondary characters aren’t all that well fleshed out but ultimately it is all about the rapport between Nick and Hayden (or should I say, Ex and Hoyden?) On the other side of things, it is great to see a healthy relationship between siblings as is the case with Hayden and Josh. They fight, tease, impugn but ultimately support one another and it felt very layered and real. My one issue would be the seventh grade relationship issue but that’s mostly due to my own innocence at that age. Though their first attempt at a relationship is very innocent, it was at times perplexing that Hayden was hanging on so tight to its disintegration...but Echols again ably manages to weave this through the story and the development of her protagonist.
The Ex Games may sound like a good piece of fluff.....and it is, if fluff could bite!
Our terrible twosome snap, crackle and snipe at one another with a speed that will leave your head reeling at times. In fact in one specific interchange left be as befuddled at our heroine as, like her, I had no clue as to why their banter had taken an abrupt left turn. Nick is just as well crafted as Hayden. They are both holding tight to issues that adversely affect the possibility of a relationship. As there is four years of interaction prior to the events of the book there are issues past and present to manage but also a richness to their knowledge and understanding of one another that come through loud and clear.
Secondary characters aren’t all that well fleshed out but ultimately it is all about the rapport between Nick and Hayden (or should I say, Ex and Hoyden?) On the other side of things, it is great to see a healthy relationship between siblings as is the case with Hayden and Josh. They fight, tease, impugn but ultimately support one another and it felt very layered and real. My one issue would be the seventh grade relationship issue but that’s mostly due to my own innocence at that age. Though their first attempt at a relationship is very innocent, it was at times perplexing that Hayden was hanging on so tight to its disintegration...but Echols again ably manages to weave this through the story and the development of her protagonist.
The Ex Games may sound like a good piece of fluff.....and it is, if fluff could bite!
Stereotypical YA novel. Nick wasn't my favorite character, but he's a decent enough male lead.
This was such good fun! I loved the characters Nick and Hayden – they were well fleshed out and I adored the banter between the two. I thought Hayden’s past was woven into the present in a really clever way and added to the overall story – giving a depth to it I wasn’t really expecting. I also enjoyed the interactions that Hayden had with her friends and family – she had a really good (and very witty) relationship with her brother – I LOVED the whole ‘toy boy’ on the jeans thing - and through their teasing you could feel a realistic bond. The snowboarding aspect of the novel really interesting - not being a particularly outdoorsy type I was surprised to find myself itching to have a go at it – it sounded so good!
Overall this was a quick, fun read that had me laughing out loud and there were some really sweet and romantic moments that left a big cheesy smile on my face once I’d finished.
Overall this was a quick, fun read that had me laughing out loud and there were some really sweet and romantic moments that left a big cheesy smile on my face once I’d finished.
I did not enjoy this book. I even ended up skipping a lot of pages. It seems like I can sum up this book with just a few words: snowboarding, fighting, making out, and so-so characters.
This was a cute book, but I'd be lying if I said it was this author's best work. I liked the strong characters and the writing was excellent, but I think the plotting could have been tighter. You can tell this was one of the author's earlier books by how much she's grown.
If you liked this book, or if you almost liked this book, check out her other ones - Such a Rush, Levitating Las Vegas, Dirty Little Secret - are all EXCELLENT examples of how awesome her writing has become.
If you liked this book, or if you almost liked this book, check out her other ones - Such a Rush, Levitating Las Vegas, Dirty Little Secret - are all EXCELLENT examples of how awesome her writing has become.
