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insamyniac's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? No
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
ree128's review against another edition
5.0
What a ride of emotions
Aria is a survivor from the beginning of this story to the cliffhanger. She goes through so much from the abuse at the hands of her own mother to her boyfriend/ husband. It's amazing that she is able to begin to trust her neighbors Ethan, Cooper and Have.
Ali D. Jensen really wrote a heart felt story from teen pregnancy to an abusive relationship and Aria getting away. This was very well thought out all the way to the end of the cliffhanger. Now I can't wait until the next book comes out to find out what happens next.
Aria is a survivor from the beginning of this story to the cliffhanger. She goes through so much from the abuse at the hands of her own mother to her boyfriend/ husband. It's amazing that she is able to begin to trust her neighbors Ethan, Cooper and Have.
Ali D. Jensen really wrote a heart felt story from teen pregnancy to an abusive relationship and Aria getting away. This was very well thought out all the way to the end of the cliffhanger. Now I can't wait until the next book comes out to find out what happens next.
mommabygrace's review against another edition
4.0
Ali D. Jensen writes a raw, emotional story about trauma, abuse, PTSD, and the strength to overcome it all.
Aria is a teen mom, and book one ends with her being 21, her daughter just turning 3 (I believe, if I've got the timeline correct). She falls in head over lust with a guy named Benji, believing that maybe he was the one, that they're really good together. Situations weren't as they seemed, and she quickly realizes he's a douche and leaves him. She finds out she's pregnant and when she receives no contact from him, she sets out determined to give her child a good life, testing out for her HS diploma and taking classes online to work at a job she found that she ended up loving.
Benji comes back and works his charms, and they end up together again. She ignores the red flags and when push comes to shove, she flees. Landing in Texas where her job is based, she finds a new home with new neighbors who will move heaven and earth to make her and her daughter feel safe. They don't know her past but try their best at being friendly without being demanding or expecting more to it, and she slowly learns to trust them.
This book does end in a doozy of a cliffhanger and I really want the next one so I know what's going to happen! Also, Aria's inner dialogue was a bit immature at times for my taste, but knowing it starts out with her being 17, and 18 by the time her daughter is born, it's understandable. Ali does a good job at maturing Aria during the course of the story.
Aria is a teen mom, and book one ends with her being 21, her daughter just turning 3 (I believe, if I've got the timeline correct). She falls in head over lust with a guy named Benji, believing that maybe he was the one, that they're really good together. Situations weren't as they seemed, and she quickly realizes he's a douche and leaves him. She finds out she's pregnant and when she receives no contact from him, she sets out determined to give her child a good life, testing out for her HS diploma and taking classes online to work at a job she found that she ended up loving.
Benji comes back and works his charms, and they end up together again. She ignores the red flags and when push comes to shove, she flees. Landing in Texas where her job is based, she finds a new home with new neighbors who will move heaven and earth to make her and her daughter feel safe. They don't know her past but try their best at being friendly without being demanding or expecting more to it, and she slowly learns to trust them.
This book does end in a doozy of a cliffhanger and I really want the next one so I know what's going to happen! Also, Aria's inner dialogue was a bit immature at times for my taste, but knowing it starts out with her being 17, and 18 by the time her daughter is born, it's understandable. Ali does a good job at maturing Aria during the course of the story.
bookwormbetty's review against another edition
4.0
great character development
This story is very character driven, with great development in the first half. Just as the book is about over, the plot starts to take over the show and drive the story further. Great story telling, most of it is in Arias pov, with sprinkles of the guys. This is a great start to what is sure to be a fantastic second half.
This story is very character driven, with great development in the first half. Just as the book is about over, the plot starts to take over the show and drive the story further. Great story telling, most of it is in Arias pov, with sprinkles of the guys. This is a great start to what is sure to be a fantastic second half.
becky_102's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
rebeccadehart's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted to love it but it literally was just words on a page. The writing was poorly done and the characters had nothing going for them. I enjoyed the single mom pov but felt the whole book was a rollercoaster with too many things going on
rebeccadehart's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted to love it but it literally was just words on a page. The writing was poorly done and the characters had nothing going for them. I enjoyed the single mom pov but felt the whole book was a rollercoaster with too many things going on
bookish_embers's review against another edition
5.0
Slow journey to love
Aria's story is one many will relate to. She has had a hard life growing up and tries to do right by her daughter. She ends up having to flee for her and her daughter's lives and ends up in Texas. There, she begins to slowly heal with the help of her three neighbors. In the end though, her past catches up to her and you are left wondering if Aria will survive what has happened and if she will get the happily ever after she deserves.
Aria's story is one many will relate to. She has had a hard life growing up and tries to do right by her daughter. She ends up having to flee for her and her daughter's lives and ends up in Texas. There, she begins to slowly heal with the help of her three neighbors. In the end though, her past catches up to her and you are left wondering if Aria will survive what has happened and if she will get the happily ever after she deserves.
maschlemmer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
lucifer_the_cat's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
1.0
It's like reading a PSA announcement of how men should act. No natural dialogue. Paragraphs of talk and not enough point of view of the men. Maybe the latter might change in the next books, but I'm not reading them.