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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
This one was unlike any other Abbi Glines book that I have read so far. I enjoyed this book but it took me a little bit to get through. I don't want to give too much away because I don't want to spoil anyone. However, some of the actions that the main character took in part one didn't really make a lot of sense to me. One second she felt one way and basically with the snap of your finger she completely changed how she felt towards certain situations. There were parts that just didn't seem realistic to me. But, it was still a book I enjoyed reading. Also, the timing of the twist....um what??? I didn't see that coming and definitely at the time that it happened. This book was a little different from her other books; I liked it.
This isn’t a 5-star book, I know that. Chapter forty-seven made me give it 5 stars. 5-star reads are supposed to make you feel like that chapter made me feel. That’s all I’m going to say.
This story had a lot of potential. There’s an interesting switch partway through that, wrapped with the right amount of showing instead of telling alongside some better tie in between the time right before and everything after, would have made for something really phenomenal.
Also, this is definitely older YA. I’m a romance reader and not shy but if you only read YA, the intimate scenes might be more than you’re used to.
Also, this is definitely older YA. I’m a romance reader and not shy but if you only read YA, the intimate scenes might be more than you’re used to.
Abbi Glines at her best!!
I’ve read everything by Abbi and have my favorites...but Abbi just delivered one of her best books ever! I fell in love with this book-this story-these characters- her storytelling. What a Phenomenal ride and one my heart will always remember. Abbi has outdone herself with As She Fades and everyone NEEDS to read it!!
I’ve read everything by Abbi and have my favorites...but Abbi just delivered one of her best books ever! I fell in love with this book-this story-these characters- her storytelling. What a Phenomenal ride and one my heart will always remember. Abbi has outdone herself with As She Fades and everyone NEEDS to read it!!
This is my introduction novel to Abbi Glines' work, despite having one or two on my TBR pile, and I quite enjoyed this book. If anything, I felt like it finished too quickly, not in the sense that it wasn't concluded well, but I just wish I got more time with the characters, especially towards the last quarter of the book. The last part felt somewhat rushed, but it was still rounded off nicely at the end.
As She Fades is a beautiful story that rings quite true, life is precious, and despite all the plans we make, one millisecond is all it takes for everything to change. This is what happened to Vale and Crawford's best laid out plans, when they are involved in a car accident that lands one of them in a coma.
The book starts off as one point-of-view, Vale's, but mid-way through the book, after a surprising twist, Glines then changes to alternating chapters between Vale and Slate. This is the first book that I have read that changes POV mid-way through the book, but Abbi transitioned this well and I enjoyed and welcomed Slate's POV.
Abbi's characters are very realistic, and I enjoyed seeing Vale's growth. Vale starts seeing that her "perfect" relationship wasn't so perfect after all, and that she has somehow lost herself whilst being with Crawford, allowing Crawford to take the reign for the most part.
Seeing as this novel is for Young Adults, I really appreciate that this is something noted in this book. I know for myself, when I was still a teen, that I had lost myself whether through boyfriends or even friends, pretending to like things I did not etc just to be "cool". So I really liked how this subject was touched on, subtly and not in your face where a teen reading this book would think it was a "lecture" or "moral of the story" which as we all know, teens do not take to those well.
Slate, despite him being a slut for the most part, I still liked him from the beginning; he was kind, caring, charismatic and charming. Glines wrote this very well as his charm just oozed through the pages. Slate was my favourite character as he was quite multi-faceted.
I also enjoyed several secondary characters, but most especially Slate's dying Uncle. He was funny, rude, crass but honest, hopeful and knowledgeable.
As She Fades is a nice, simple and sweet book that will make you cry and smile. My favourite aspect was the reality of the story and the characters, the plot twist didn't go astray either. I felt like the twist really had me paying more attention...I also had the urge to start from the beginning to see if I can pinpoint the "hints" before it happened. Suffice to say Abbi Glines is a good writer that creates characters that grow within your heart, and the plot is somewhat unique for a YA Contemporary Romance.
As She Fades is a beautiful story that rings quite true, life is precious, and despite all the plans we make, one millisecond is all it takes for everything to change. This is what happened to Vale and Crawford's best laid out plans, when they are involved in a car accident that lands one of them in a coma.
The book starts off as one point-of-view, Vale's, but mid-way through the book, after a surprising twist, Glines then changes to alternating chapters between Vale and Slate. This is the first book that I have read that changes POV mid-way through the book, but Abbi transitioned this well and I enjoyed and welcomed Slate's POV.
Abbi's characters are very realistic, and I enjoyed seeing Vale's growth. Vale starts seeing that her "perfect" relationship wasn't so perfect after all, and that she has somehow lost herself whilst being with Crawford, allowing Crawford to take the reign for the most part.
Seeing as this novel is for Young Adults, I really appreciate that this is something noted in this book. I know for myself, when I was still a teen, that I had lost myself whether through boyfriends or even friends, pretending to like things I did not etc just to be "cool". So I really liked how this subject was touched on, subtly and not in your face where a teen reading this book would think it was a "lecture" or "moral of the story" which as we all know, teens do not take to those well.
Slate, despite him being a slut for the most part, I still liked him from the beginning; he was kind, caring, charismatic and charming. Glines wrote this very well as his charm just oozed through the pages. Slate was my favourite character as he was quite multi-faceted.
I also enjoyed several secondary characters, but most especially Slate's dying Uncle. He was funny, rude, crass but honest, hopeful and knowledgeable.
As She Fades is a nice, simple and sweet book that will make you cry and smile. My favourite aspect was the reality of the story and the characters, the plot twist didn't go astray either. I felt like the twist really had me paying more attention...I also had the urge to start from the beginning to see if I can pinpoint the "hints" before it happened. Suffice to say Abbi Glines is a good writer that creates characters that grow within your heart, and the plot is somewhat unique for a YA Contemporary Romance.
3.5 stars. it has a great surprise but it feels rushed after that
The “twist” is ridiculous... I am confused about this book.
2* because I managed to finish it.
2* because I managed to finish it.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No