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kayladbruns's review against another edition
4.0
Abbi Glines is one of those authors that bring nostalgia to me. When I fell off my reading back when I was 19, I read Fallen Too Far and I was sucked back into reading. Anytime I see that she is coming out with a new release I pre order it. I can’t help it.
I really didn’t want to put this book down once I started reading and when I did, my mind kept going back to it.
If you have read reviews for this title, then you know that you there is a twist in this book. If I thought I was invested before the twist came, you can bet your ass that I didn’t put this book down after it happened! You really can’t go into details of this story without giving anything away. Towards the end, I came to understand the need for that twist. It was really needed in the story and I hope everyone can appreciate it and understand it as well.
I will say that Vale had my heart. She was a sweetheart who is trying to get her life back on track after a tragic accident. This girl was brave and didn’t make her decisions lightly. I was so proud of her by time this book was over.
Overall, I enjoyed this so much and recommend if you like YA contemporary.
I really didn’t want to put this book down once I started reading and when I did, my mind kept going back to it.
If you have read reviews for this title, then you know that you there is a twist in this book. If I thought I was invested before the twist came, you can bet your ass that I didn’t put this book down after it happened! You really can’t go into details of this story without giving anything away. Towards the end, I came to understand the need for that twist. It was really needed in the story and I hope everyone can appreciate it and understand it as well.
I will say that Vale had my heart. She was a sweetheart who is trying to get her life back on track after a tragic accident. This girl was brave and didn’t make her decisions lightly. I was so proud of her by time this book was over.
Overall, I enjoyed this so much and recommend if you like YA contemporary.
0live_tr33's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it but the book came to close to 'I woke up and it was all a dream' cliche
kacysch3's review against another edition
3.0
I really did enjoy the read. However I agree with a lot of reviews such as the synopsis didn’t portray the book, I felt like part one should have been the whole story, and part 2 was rushed.
After part one I felt like I had so many questions and I wanted so many things to be accomplished. Such as figuring out how she would tell Crawford about everything and basically how he would respond.
Also I really wish I got to see their planned trip to Uncle D in part one because it would’ve went a lot different than in part 2.
All In all I liked how in part one she was finally starting to piece herself together and find herself and we never saw that happen again
Still calling this book Ashy face because of Colleen Hoover. None of you can stop me
After part one I felt like I had so many questions and I wanted so many things to be accomplished. Such as figuring out how she would tell Crawford about everything and basically how he would respond.
Also I really wish I got to see their planned trip to Uncle D in part one because it would’ve went a lot different than in part 2.
All In all I liked how in part one she was finally starting to piece herself together and find herself and we never saw that happen again
Still calling this book Ashy face because of Colleen Hoover. None of you can stop me
krbeers4's review against another edition
4.0
SO I’m torn. I really liked this book, and I really liked the twist, but because of it the 2 halves felt so disconnected...I think I might have enjoyed it more if it didn’t have the twist...idk..I really loved the characters in this book though.
mayjulyn's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
cschaepe84's review against another edition
3.5
Well, it didn't end up being quite what I expected, but that's not exactly a bad thing. It starts off pretty good with Vale looking over her boyfriend as he lies in a coma after a terrible accident that they were both in on the night of graduation. She is going through a lot of turmoil here, begging for Crawford to wake up. Every day showing up to his bedside to read to him. In fact, as the devoted girlfriend that she is, she camps out at the waiting room hours before it is her turn to read to Crawford. This ends up where she meets Slate, a known womanizer from the college her brother goes to as she later on figures out. Initially, she's turned off by him, until one day he starts bringing her coffee, which ends up becoming a ritual for him. Soon she starts to let her guard down around him, and cautiously likes him, but not too much as she is still very much devoted to Crawford.
But alas, she can't help the fact that she's beguiled by him, and gradually gets closer, however struggling for her feelings for him, while helping him deal with his uncle D's terminal illness. She knows he's not a one woman type of man, and does not do relationships, and is a shameless man-whore, as he demonstrates by making out with a nurse in plain sight. (Btw, Slate is so eerily like Travis Maddox from [b:Beautiful Disaster|11505797|Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1)|Jamie McGuire|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1358259032l/11505797._SY75_.jpg|16441531]that he, and his "let's just be friends" dilemma with Vale, is basically a carbon copy of that book, but the stories in their entirety is different). Since they only agreed to be friends, this wasnt much of an issue for her.
Eventually, Slate and her family make Vale realize that her obsessive waiting at Crawford's side was not healthy, and she needs to go on with her life. She heads of to college, where she becomes reunited with Slate, and the two rekindle their friendship even though she sees his womanizing ways in full effect.
Now I really enjoyed the tension and angst between the two, as they agree to be friends, both are in fact fighting off their feelings for one another. Vale is struggling to reconcile why Slate hasnt made a move on her and Slate is struggling with really wanting to make a move on her but cant because she's his frat brother's sister and she has a boyfriend who is comatose. Eventually, sparks fly, and the two of them both agree that they cant stay away from each other. Vale accepts that Crawford may never awaken, and Slate wants to start an exclusive relationship with Vale...
Oh, how I wish this part continued as it was supposed to...with Crawford waking up and not remembering who Vale was and their relationship...but it does not.. Too bad, because it would have been a great story, and i feel really cheated and miffed that the blurb was a lie and the whole storyline was all Vale's coma dream...however i wasn't necessarily hating the direction Glines was taking the story either...
Vale wakes up and feels like a totally different person. She has no recollection of her life in her coma dream, and asks for Crawford, who notably absent. We get an alternating POV with Slate now, who had actually been reading to Vale while she slept and talked to her. He is very drawn and enamored with her, and he can't wait to meet her fully awake. Vale herself is also drawn to Slate but doesnt quite know why and has dreams about him.
She later finds herself questioning hers and Crawford's relationship together. Crawford had been moving on with a new life without her, and never saw her awake until three days later. She creates distance between her and Crawford and cozies up with Slate--just on a platonic level.
Slate struggles with his uncle dying, and Vale is there for him. Although they never proclaimed feelings for each other, she is dismayed and put off when he asks out her coworker, thus solidifying his reputation.
Luckily, it was all a game, and Slate admits to this, but realizes he can't simply be friends with Vale. Vale reluctantly goes back to Crawford, but not only is there distance between them, he had also shown true colors so to speak...and she ends going back with Slate after some soul searching.
Now, it was jarring at first with how parts one and two were done, but i ended up liking the story. I think Glines was trying to show how Vale was shown an alternate life from the path she had chosen with her perfectly set up life with her lifelong sweetheart, who had always called the shots in their relationship before. She wakes up, trying to find out who she is and choosing a different path altogether, with Slate. I think the message here is how choices we make in life define and make us, and sometimes when we think we know where we're headed on the road of life, fate throws us on a detour to something new, better, and unexpected. At least thats what I got.
But alas, she can't help the fact that she's beguiled by him, and gradually gets closer, however struggling for her feelings for him, while helping him deal with his uncle D's terminal illness. She knows he's not a one woman type of man, and does not do relationships, and is a shameless man-whore, as he demonstrates by making out with a nurse in plain sight. (Btw, Slate is so eerily like Travis Maddox from [b:Beautiful Disaster|11505797|Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1)|Jamie McGuire|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1358259032l/11505797._SY75_.jpg|16441531]that he, and his "let's just be friends" dilemma with Vale, is basically a carbon copy of that book, but the stories in their entirety is different). Since they only agreed to be friends, this wasnt much of an issue for her.
Eventually, Slate and her family make Vale realize that her obsessive waiting at Crawford's side was not healthy, and she needs to go on with her life. She heads of to college, where she becomes reunited with Slate, and the two rekindle their friendship even though she sees his womanizing ways in full effect.
Now I really enjoyed the tension and angst between the two, as they agree to be friends, both are in fact fighting off their feelings for one another. Vale is struggling to reconcile why Slate hasnt made a move on her and Slate is struggling with really wanting to make a move on her but cant because she's his frat brother's sister and she has a boyfriend who is comatose. Eventually, sparks fly, and the two of them both agree that they cant stay away from each other. Vale accepts that Crawford may never awaken, and Slate wants to start an exclusive relationship with Vale...
Oh, how I wish this part continued as it was supposed to...with Crawford waking up and not remembering who Vale was and their relationship...but it does not.. Too bad, because it would have been a great story, and i feel really cheated and miffed that the blurb was a lie and the whole storyline was all Vale's coma dream...however i wasn't necessarily hating the direction Glines was taking the story either...
Vale wakes up and feels like a totally different person. She has no recollection of her life in her coma dream, and asks for Crawford, who notably absent. We get an alternating POV with Slate now, who had actually been reading to Vale while she slept and talked to her. He is very drawn and enamored with her, and he can't wait to meet her fully awake. Vale herself is also drawn to Slate but doesnt quite know why and has dreams about him.
She later finds herself questioning hers and Crawford's relationship together. Crawford had been moving on with a new life without her, and never saw her awake until three days later. She creates distance between her and Crawford and cozies up with Slate--just on a platonic level.
Slate struggles with his uncle dying, and Vale is there for him. Although they never proclaimed feelings for each other, she is dismayed and put off when he asks out her coworker, thus solidifying his reputation.
Luckily, it was all a game, and Slate admits to this, but realizes he can't simply be friends with Vale. Vale reluctantly goes back to Crawford, but not only is there distance between them, he had also shown true colors so to speak...and she ends going back with Slate after some soul searching.
Now, it was jarring at first with how parts one and two were done, but i ended up liking the story. I think Glines was trying to show how Vale was shown an alternate life from the path she had chosen with her perfectly set up life with her lifelong sweetheart, who had always called the shots in their relationship before. She wakes up, trying to find out who she is and choosing a different path altogether, with Slate. I think the message here is how choices we make in life define and make us, and sometimes when we think we know where we're headed on the road of life, fate throws us on a detour to something new, better, and unexpected. At least thats what I got.
starlightbooktales's review against another edition
3.0
This arc was provided to me for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
3 Stars
First, I must point out that the blurb doesn't match what actually happens in the book.
The story revolves around Vale, who has been in a long-term relationship with Crawford. Their perfect plan for the future comes to a halt when they are involved in a car accident leaving Crawford in a coma. Vale spends her summer visiting every day and it's during those visits she meets Slate, who is there visiting his uncle. Now that college is about to start, Vale makes the decision to go. There she becomes close to Slate and starts a new life. But then the unthinkable happens, Crawford wakes up...
Part one had me in love, I was head over heels for this story and the characters. It was lighting fireworks off in my head. However, when part two rolled around, I wanted to cry out in frustration. That big twist was not necessary and the rest of it was just rushed. It brought nothing to the plot and just complicated everything.
I would gladly recommend part one to everyone, I mean that part is well worth the read. Just maybe don't read part two.
3 Stars
First, I must point out that the blurb doesn't match what actually happens in the book.
The story revolves around Vale, who has been in a long-term relationship with Crawford. Their perfect plan for the future comes to a halt when they are involved in a car accident leaving Crawford in a coma. Vale spends her summer visiting every day and it's during those visits she meets Slate, who is there visiting his uncle. Now that college is about to start, Vale makes the decision to go. There she becomes close to Slate and starts a new life. But then the unthinkable happens, Crawford wakes up...
Part one had me in love, I was head over heels for this story and the characters. It was lighting fireworks off in my head. However, when part two rolled around, I wanted to cry out in frustration. That big twist was not necessary and the rest of it was just rushed. It brought nothing to the plot and just complicated everything.
I would gladly recommend part one to everyone, I mean that part is well worth the read. Just maybe don't read part two.
jalexis15's review against another edition
5.0
THE PLOT TWIST HAS ME SHOOK!! 😱😱😱 Beautifully crafted love story that I’m still thinking about weeks later with a strong female character who realizes what she deserves. 👏👏👏
lilbeeemma's review against another edition
3.0
Help me. Send chocolate. Or Dylan O'brien, whichever is easiest.
Let me start from the beginning so that you will understand my plea.
This story follows Vale McKinley as she goes through something unimaginable. She does everything possible to keep a hold on the one boy she's ever loved. This isn't about cake and party balloons. This is about letting go, moving on, and truly finding yourself.
So, yeah. I'm conflicted. I like to keep my reviews spoiler free (unless it's a series!) but a twist happens about half-way through and it left me a little...jarred? It wasn't a bad twist by any means-it surprised the heck out of me-but it felt...off. It played out a little weird, almost like a dream moving forward. I kinda wish it happened a tad earlier because the first half almost becomes...moot in a way.
I know! I make no sense, but trust me.
Vale bugged me at a few times but I think that was because what she was feeling, thinking, and choosing to do were real actions anyone would make. I wished it was all just butterflies and cotton candy, a perfect combo, am I right? But it was nice to see her growth during the first half, but it almost seemed, once again, moot.
Slade was the typical frat boy. Girls threw themselves at him in like, every chapter, which became a yawn fest. I wanted something different for once, but I get that attraction. He seemed hot, nice (when no one is around) and was just as lost as we all are.
Despite that, I found the chemistry really nice between him and Vale. It wasn't forced, it wasn't instant attraction. It fit for the moment and how the story was going. It worked. I just wish I could have had more scenes of them growing closer and really feel that connection.
This wasn't predictable after the first half. It was nice. There were a few cliches but I'm guilty of liking those in all romance books, so it wasn't really a downside for me! This wasn't like bam! with how the story went but it was a nice, short read. It wasn't overly dramatic, loud and crazy.
I could say it was a tad boring in a few places.
I'd like to point out that the summery of this story, is not correct. I don't want to spoil anything, so if you have a question about what is wrong with it and the story, comment below or write me on twitter!
But overall, it was a good read. Typical Abbi type words and writing--aka, that's good!
Let me start from the beginning so that you will understand my plea.
This story follows Vale McKinley as she goes through something unimaginable. She does everything possible to keep a hold on the one boy she's ever loved. This isn't about cake and party balloons. This is about letting go, moving on, and truly finding yourself.
So, yeah. I'm conflicted. I like to keep my reviews spoiler free (unless it's a series!) but a twist happens about half-way through and it left me a little...jarred? It wasn't a bad twist by any means-it surprised the heck out of me-but it felt...off. It played out a little weird, almost like a dream moving forward. I kinda wish it happened a tad earlier because the first half almost becomes...moot in a way.
I know! I make no sense, but trust me.
Vale bugged me at a few times but I think that was because what she was feeling, thinking, and choosing to do were real actions anyone would make. I wished it was all just butterflies and cotton candy, a perfect combo, am I right? But it was nice to see her growth during the first half, but it almost seemed, once again, moot.
Slade was the typical frat boy. Girls threw themselves at him in like, every chapter, which became a yawn fest. I wanted something different for once, but I get that attraction. He seemed hot, nice (when no one is around) and was just as lost as we all are.
Despite that, I found the chemistry really nice between him and Vale. It wasn't forced, it wasn't instant attraction. It fit for the moment and how the story was going. It worked. I just wish I could have had more scenes of them growing closer and really feel that connection.
This wasn't predictable after the first half. It was nice. There were a few cliches but I'm guilty of liking those in all romance books, so it wasn't really a downside for me! This wasn't like bam! with how the story went but it was a nice, short read. It wasn't overly dramatic, loud and crazy.
I could say it was a tad boring in a few places.
I'd like to point out that the summery of this story, is not correct. I don't want to spoil anything, so if you have a question about what is wrong with it and the story, comment below or write me on twitter!
But overall, it was a good read. Typical Abbi type words and writing--aka, that's good!
beccaraines30's review against another edition
4.0
It saddens me to give this book only four stars because I love Abbi glines writing I have been reading it since I was 13 but this book just went too slow for me to stay connected with it. I did finish it but I was hard. I will admit the love story behind it though it beautifully written.