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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
Kind of upset with this book. I loved part 1 and it made the most sense to continue on with the story that way but the plot twist in part 2 just fell flat to me. I didn’t like how the comas reversed and all the friends she made in the coma weren’t actually her friends. I wish in part 2 her bf would have woken up and she would have to tell him what she was feeling etc. idk this whole book wasn’t the best work abbi glines has done and definitely felt like a Vincent boys type of book than a ya books.
I’m confused
Ok. So the book blurb and the story itself are not the same. I’m thinking whoever wrote the blurb forgot what they were writing and then started a whole new book at about 65%. I’ll just say I’m sorry I paid $2.99 for it.
Ok. So the book blurb and the story itself are not the same. I’m thinking whoever wrote the blurb forgot what they were writing and then started a whole new book at about 65%. I’ll just say I’m sorry I paid $2.99 for it.
Ok so I'm just going to hide this entire review because I have things to complain about.
It's a solid read, and I was so into it, but......then you had to go throw in the Part 2 and change everything when the story (for me) was heading for a 5 star read. And here's the kicker! There was no reason to flip it and have Vale be in the coma other than the shock effect. LIKE NONE AT ALL! You could have continued with the original and still had the same outcome and it would have been worth it.
Idk, maybe it's just me, and I am giving it 3 stars because I loved half of it but yeah I was so irritated I had all my co-workers asking me what was wrong.
It's a solid read, and I was so into it, but......then you had to go throw in the Part 2 and change everything when the story (for me) was heading for a 5 star read. And here's the kicker! There was no reason to flip it and have Vale be in the coma other than the shock effect. LIKE NONE AT ALL! You could have continued with the original and still had the same outcome and it would have been worth it.
Idk, maybe it's just me, and I am giving it 3 stars because I loved half of it but yeah I was so irritated I had all my co-workers asking me what was wrong.
I was sent an advanced reader’s copy of this book by Pan Macmillan Australia in exchange for an honest review. This does not impact my thoughts on the book at all.
Okay, so I did like this book, Vale was a lovely main character, very sweet, she loved her family and her boyfriend, and was shattered when he became comatose after a tragic accident. I found myself feeling sad for her, but I’m glad she decided to do something for herself and allow herself to experience the whole university thing, I loved it when Vale was doing little things such as getting her first job and experiencing things, rather than just being doting by her boyfriend’s side whilst she waits for him to wake up; I agree, I don’t think Crawford would have wanted her to put her life on hold whilst he was recovering.
I liked the dynamic between Vale and her brothers, and I liked the scenes Vale shared with Charlie and Mae; both proved to be a comfort to Vale, I think.
I say, I think, because this is where things became slightly confusing – just after Vale and Slate (who when the reader met him, he was described as being a “slut”, which to be honest I didn’t think was necessary, but there you go), we embark into part 2 of the book, where everything gets flipped on it’s head.
To avoid spoilers, I won’t go into too much detail but everything I thought I knew about the story was flipped on it’s head, and I found it confusing, I was waiting for something to click and make sense but it just didn’t happen. The dramatic irony was definitley real though, and I only wish the story as it was in part one continued into part 2, because there were a lot of enjoyable parts – I loved the childhood innocence of Vales’ nieces, who spied Slate and one of the Nurses making out in the hospital, it made for some chuckles in amongst the angst of Crawford being comatose. And I really was cheering for Vale when she realised that she needed to do things for herself, and I liked the fact that this constantly had me wondering what was happening, even if I ended it on a confusing note. The sudden switch in points of view were great though, it was interesting seeing things as Slate did, and it definitely slightly warmed me up to his character, and his thoughts and feelings regarding both Vale and his own ailing Uncle were quite effective at times. I just wish that part two didn’t take that confusing turn, as I’m still piecing together what might of happened.
All in all, although I found it confusing, it was a fast paced read that kept me wondering what was happening, at times I couldn’t put it down!
As She Fades is released on the 10th of April 2018, thank you again to Pan Macmillan Australia for the review copy.
Okay, so I did like this book, Vale was a lovely main character, very sweet, she loved her family and her boyfriend, and was shattered when he became comatose after a tragic accident. I found myself feeling sad for her, but I’m glad she decided to do something for herself and allow herself to experience the whole university thing, I loved it when Vale was doing little things such as getting her first job and experiencing things, rather than just being doting by her boyfriend’s side whilst she waits for him to wake up; I agree, I don’t think Crawford would have wanted her to put her life on hold whilst he was recovering.
I liked the dynamic between Vale and her brothers, and I liked the scenes Vale shared with Charlie and Mae; both proved to be a comfort to Vale, I think.
I say, I think, because this is where things became slightly confusing – just after Vale and Slate (who when the reader met him, he was described as being a “slut”, which to be honest I didn’t think was necessary, but there you go), we embark into part 2 of the book, where everything gets flipped on it’s head.
To avoid spoilers, I won’t go into too much detail but everything I thought I knew about the story was flipped on it’s head, and I found it confusing, I was waiting for something to click and make sense but it just didn’t happen. The dramatic irony was definitley real though, and I only wish the story as it was in part one continued into part 2, because there were a lot of enjoyable parts – I loved the childhood innocence of Vales’ nieces, who spied Slate and one of the Nurses making out in the hospital, it made for some chuckles in amongst the angst of Crawford being comatose. And I really was cheering for Vale when she realised that she needed to do things for herself, and I liked the fact that this constantly had me wondering what was happening, even if I ended it on a confusing note. The sudden switch in points of view were great though, it was interesting seeing things as Slate did, and it definitely slightly warmed me up to his character, and his thoughts and feelings regarding both Vale and his own ailing Uncle were quite effective at times. I just wish that part two didn’t take that confusing turn, as I’m still piecing together what might of happened.
All in all, although I found it confusing, it was a fast paced read that kept me wondering what was happening, at times I couldn’t put it down!
As She Fades is released on the 10th of April 2018, thank you again to Pan Macmillan Australia for the review copy.
Abbi could have developed the story more. I just wanted more.
Really enjoyed this up until Part Two. I actually loved the twist, but it just fell totally flat to me compared to the first part.
4.5 or 5 Stars! I'm still processing part 2 of this book. Review to come!
3.5/5 This was my first Abbi Glines book and It was definitely interesting and kept me on my toes. There was a twist that had me being like “wait what?!” because I didn’t expect what happened to happen and it took a while to wrap my head around. The story pace was good and kept me interested. I do think there should have been alittle more at the end I felt like it almost ended a bit abrupt but other than that still an interesting story for what it is.
*5 Stars*
This book was awesome. I was really getting into the story, getting to know everyone, particularly Vale and Slate, and then it threw me for a huge loop. I really did not see that coming!
I really liked Vale. She had really great character development, and was easily likeable. Slate was also a character that had a lot of hidden depth, and was worth getting to know.
I can't really say much without giving away important parts of the storyline, so I'll just say I was hooked on this from the start, it kept me guessing, and I loved it.
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This book was awesome. I was really getting into the story, getting to know everyone, particularly Vale and Slate, and then it threw me for a huge loop. I really did not see that coming!
I really liked Vale. She had really great character development, and was easily likeable. Slate was also a character that had a lot of hidden depth, and was worth getting to know.
I can't really say much without giving away important parts of the storyline, so I'll just say I was hooked on this from the start, it kept me guessing, and I loved it.
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