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nourbey's review against another edition
4.0
When you have to get up for work in 5 hrs but penny decided to end the book like THIS
aridoubra's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ria_mhrj's review against another edition
4.0
Oh Penny. I was so ready for Abram's story, but little did I know how good it would be. The best romances are when you fall for the heroine just as much, and boy did I love Mona. I rather urgently need to read books 2 and 3, because CLIFFHANGER. Oy.
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a great story, and such a page-turner, that really it's 4.5 stars! If I hadn't started reading this on a "school" night, I could see that I would probably have stayed up and read late into the next morning. I loved the characters a lot. There was one scene, with donuts, that was hilarious1 Of course, I had a few questions about how in the world they couldn't guess something was up when for one thing, I don't think that Mona's sister would probably be much of a Harry Potter fan, like Mona was. So to me that seems like it would have sent up a red flag. But since she was discussing that with Abram's mother and sister, I guess it isn't as big of a deal. They wouldn't know. Ugh, it ended on such a cliffhanger, and I need the next book now! Great story so far!
I guess I need to go back and read the Elements of Chemistry series too, so that I can get all the characters filled in. That is one thing I love about this author, how she can connect all these characters so easily. So that you're getting a brand new story, standalone, but you get connections to other stories and characters you loved if you have already read the prior books.
This review originally posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
I guess I need to go back and read the Elements of Chemistry series too, so that I can get all the characters filled in. That is one thing I love about this author, how she can connect all these characters so easily. So that you're getting a brand new story, standalone, but you get connections to other stories and characters you loved if you have already read the prior books.
This review originally posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
5.0
If you have read Penny Reid before you already know that this book won't disappoint ever.
These two new characters are just perfect together, they set up a new world for us to discover in great writing like Penny always does and the scenes, the inner dialogue, the banter between them, all the awkward moments and also all the slow burn with so much chemistry between them will keep you on the edge from the beginning to the freaking end even if it's a cliffhanger.
No spoilers because you really want and have to read this book no matter what.
Another masterpiece from the reidromance.
These two new characters are just perfect together, they set up a new world for us to discover in great writing like Penny always does and the scenes, the inner dialogue, the banter between them, all the awkward moments and also all the slow burn with so much chemistry between them will keep you on the edge from the beginning to the freaking end even if it's a cliffhanger.
No spoilers because you really want and have to read this book no matter what.
Another masterpiece from the reidromance.
sanne82's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cupofteabookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Having read the Chemistry series I knew that I would be walking into an amazing book that would have a cliffhanger and be a slow burn. Both of these things are true with this book! This is book one in a trilogy and it will make you start to count the days until the next release. This is another book that is quirky and classic Penny Reid! If you are looking for a book that will make you think and love all at the same time then this is the book for you!
babblingchatterreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book I have read by author Penny Reid, and it was one that did not disappoint. Admittedly I am not into physics and being a newbie of her books I did not know what I would expect. Her synopsis had me intrigued to try someone new. This is the story of Mona DaVinci and Abram Harris.
Mona would do anything for her family even though she not does like the idea. One week to cover for her identical twin sister (who is opposite of her in every way) until she can get her situations all sorted out. To pretend to be her in all aspects so that her identity will not be revealed. She is on locked down at her house where Abram is house sitting Mona's family home. Where he goes she must go. Irritated by the situation she has been put in she has no choice to follow until she can switch places with her sister.
As the days goes by the connection between the two of them starts growing into something more. Mona being a smart and up and coming physicist is always dissecting things all things physics and hypothesis theories causing her head and heart to play games on her. Abram (especially learning the stigma musicians are portrays); being not her typical encounters than other men has her body feeling things that she is not used too. His sweet and kind ways have her wanting more; however, her current predicament has her holding back.
Abram is falling hard and deep for her. She gives him mixed signals and is willing to wait until she is ready. He notices something is up but cannot pinpoint what is going on. Just when they he feels that progress is progressing in his favor we are left with a cliffhanger that will have you itching for the next book stat.
This book was filled with many angsty and intense moments. The back and forth will have you wanting and hoping for more. The titles of each chapter was a preview of what is expected and giving you a physics point of views when it comes to life. For a newbie of this author's works this was a good start to a new author and series.
Mona would do anything for her family even though she not does like the idea. One week to cover for her identical twin sister (who is opposite of her in every way) until she can get her situations all sorted out. To pretend to be her in all aspects so that her identity will not be revealed. She is on locked down at her house where Abram is house sitting Mona's family home. Where he goes she must go. Irritated by the situation she has been put in she has no choice to follow until she can switch places with her sister.
As the days goes by the connection between the two of them starts growing into something more. Mona being a smart and up and coming physicist is always dissecting things all things physics and hypothesis theories causing her head and heart to play games on her. Abram (especially learning the stigma musicians are portrays); being not her typical encounters than other men has her body feeling things that she is not used too. His sweet and kind ways have her wanting more; however, her current predicament has her holding back.
Abram is falling hard and deep for her. She gives him mixed signals and is willing to wait until she is ready. He notices something is up but cannot pinpoint what is going on. Just when they he feels that progress is progressing in his favor we are left with a cliffhanger that will have you itching for the next book stat.
This book was filled with many angsty and intense moments. The back and forth will have you wanting and hoping for more. The titles of each chapter was a preview of what is expected and giving you a physics point of views when it comes to life. For a newbie of this author's works this was a good start to a new author and series.
squishies's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoy Reid's writing, but I think I just find it hard to like some of her characters.
Case in point: Mona. I didn't dislike her, but I definitely did not warm up to her at all. Meanwhile, Abram was quite a lovely man.
So it was a bit of a confusing read for me emotionally - I didn't really care, but I really wanted to know what the heck happens next and immediately bought the next book. Ugh.
Case in point: Mona. I didn't dislike her, but I definitely did not warm up to her at all.
Spoiler
Though kudos to her for not giving in and resisted the lust while she was pretending to be her sister. I'll give her that much.So it was a bit of a confusing read for me emotionally - I didn't really care, but I really wanted to know what the heck happens next and immediately bought the next book. Ugh.