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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Losing someone you love is a terrible terrible thing. And, even though the pain won't ever completely go away, it does get easier. And you will be able to love again, even if you don't think so at the time. You just have to take it one day at a time, and I think that's what readers will learn when they read this book.
The only complaint I had with this book is the fact that you don't get to connect with Spencer at all. You don't get to know him except for the paragraphs at the begining of each chapter, and that stops after awhile. I didn't cry when Spencer died (which sounds horrible) I was sad, but that's about it. I did, however, cry when Caleb came over to Winter's house to talk to Lindsay, because it was just so touching.
The only complaint I had with this book is the fact that you don't get to connect with Spencer at all. You don't get to know him except for the paragraphs at the begining of each chapter, and that stops after awhile. I didn't cry when Spencer died (which sounds horrible) I was sad, but that's about it. I did, however, cry when Caleb came over to Winter's house to talk to Lindsay, because it was just so touching.
I really enjoyed this book. I think the author captured the emotions of a teen losing a loved one perfectly. I've been through something similar and it really felt as if the author read my mind and heart and put it to words. You could feel the depth of Winter's emotions over losing Spencer as well as the emotions over finding something new with Jesse. I loved all the characters with a special fondness for Jesse. I only wish there were real guys like him out there!
This book took me by surprise. I was NOT expecting it to be as good as it was! It opens with Winter at a Labor Day party. Then she gets the news that her new boyfriend, Spencer, the boy she's been in love with since grade school died in a plane crash.
Throughout the book, we have two stories: the story of Winter overcoming loss and learning how to let go and move on. Then there is the story of Winter and Spencer in short little quotes and snippets. As Winter lets go, so do the snippets.
I think Tricia Mills did a wonderful job with this book.
Throughout the book, we have two stories: the story of Winter overcoming loss and learning how to let go and move on. Then there is the story of Winter and Spencer in short little quotes and snippets. As Winter lets go, so do the snippets.
I think Tricia Mills did a wonderful job with this book.
Sigh. I'm not quite sure why I gave this book 3 stars. Let's start with the positives: realistic plotline and characters. Usually when a character dies they've been dating someone for months or years, not just 24 hours, and while I've never read a book set like that before, it could totally happen. I also found the characters to be pretty realistic: there was no set protagonist or antagonist because each was developed with layers of angst and whatnot. I've also never read a novel set in Alaska and would've loved to have more of the natural setting incorporated into the descriptions. That being said it was really logical to have Winter complain about L.A. and university being so far away, a real concern many Alaskans must have.
However realistic Winter Longing was though, it still felt very juvenile and shallow. It seemed far too simple and not gut-wrenching enough. While I'm glad Winter didn't jump into Jesse's arms right away but I found the fact that she would be so frail and needy all of a sudden really took her character back a few decades. I'm really starting to hate the whole "damsel-in-distress" persona and appreciate it when authors write badass strong independent female protagonists. I found the "flashbacks" to how Spencer and Winter met to be really pointless because they were never referenced in present time. Usually authors do flashbacks to show character development or change the reader's mind about a character (i.e. Snape in Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows) but instead the flashbacks just...solidified that Spencer was a good guy, as if we'd never heard that one before. I wish that Tricia Mills had picked a slightly more edgy angle for this novel, like Winter being completely unable to love anyone again or her university plans taking her away from her grief too soon.
However realistic Winter Longing was though, it still felt very juvenile and shallow. It seemed far too simple and not gut-wrenching enough. While I'm glad Winter didn't jump into Jesse's arms right away but I found the fact that she would be so frail and needy all of a sudden really took her character back a few decades. I'm really starting to hate the whole "damsel-in-distress" persona and appreciate it when authors write badass strong independent female protagonists. I found the "flashbacks" to how Spencer and Winter met to be really pointless because they were never referenced in present time. Usually authors do flashbacks to show character development or change the reader's mind about a character (i.e. Snape in Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows) but instead the flashbacks just...solidified that Spencer was a good guy, as if we'd never heard that one before. I wish that Tricia Mills had picked a slightly more edgy angle for this novel, like Winter being completely unable to love anyone again or her university plans taking her away from her grief too soon.
Very cute! But more of a 3.5 star rating.
I've been wanting to read this book for a long time, but I wasn't in the mood for anything too sad, but reading it, I realized it wasn't too over-emotional. It had some sad moments, but overall, it was just a story about being a heartbroken teenager, and trying to move on.
The plot was good, but there were a couple of slow, frustrating moments. I did like how everything played out in the end, and I did like how realistic the book was. It was filled with drama, confusion, hope and much more, so I really liked it.
I didn't like Winter too much. Really, she annoyed me through most of the book, because she acted like she was the only one affected by Spencer's death and that she was feeling more broken than anyone. And, she did drag along Jesse so much so that I wanted to just stop reading the book. But, towards the ending, I did grow to like her, and understand where she was coming from.
Jesse...I really loved him. He was kind and thoughtful, and he really knew how to cheer someone up and be there for them. Not the mention, he was a hot jock, everyone loves those.
Overall, I did enjoy the book.
I've been wanting to read this book for a long time, but I wasn't in the mood for anything too sad, but reading it, I realized it wasn't too over-emotional. It had some sad moments, but overall, it was just a story about being a heartbroken teenager, and trying to move on.
The plot was good, but there were a couple of slow, frustrating moments. I did like how everything played out in the end, and I did like how realistic the book was. It was filled with drama, confusion, hope and much more, so I really liked it.
I didn't like Winter too much. Really, she annoyed me through most of the book, because she acted like she was the only one affected by Spencer's death and that she was feeling more broken than anyone. And, she did drag along Jesse so much so that I wanted to just stop reading the book. But, towards the ending, I did grow to like her, and understand where she was coming from.
Jesse...I really loved him. He was kind and thoughtful, and he really knew how to cheer someone up and be there for them. Not the mention, he was a hot jock, everyone loves those.
Overall, I did enjoy the book.
I thought the story is short and sweet. It begins with Winter thinking about how perfect the night before that she had her first kiss, a date to the Snow Ball and finally the boyfriend she have been waited for years, Spencer. Then her "perfect" day were abruptly crushed when she received news of an accident that involved Spencer, in which he died instantly and his body never found. As Winter learns to cope with Spencer's death, she gets to know her best friend, Lindsay, and also Winter's next door neighbor, Jesse more than before. Slowly, she grasp the fact that Spencer is really dead and begins to accept Jesse who have a crush on her for quite some time. The story is really about how a person deals with someone she love most dies and how everyone around her is trying to support her.
I love how some of the chapters ends with a quote from Winter's Quote-A-Day calender. I probably would have loved Spencer if he is alive because from all the description and flashback, her probably is the perfect guy. Jesse isn't that bad, he didn't pushed Winter into liking him. Jesse supported her throughout the whole story, so I guess I liked him too.
I love how some of the chapters ends with a quote from Winter's Quote-A-Day calender. I probably would have loved Spencer if he is alive because from all the description and flashback, her probably is the perfect guy. Jesse isn't that bad, he didn't pushed Winter into liking him. Jesse supported her throughout the whole story, so I guess I liked him too.
There were definitely some things that I wish had been delved into more, but taking this as a simple fluff novel, it had everything I was looking for. I even read it in one day! Actually, more like five hours; it was such a quick, perfect read!
This book was amazing! I adored it. I wasn't really that sad when Spencer died because i didn't really get to know him besides the memories at the start of some of the chapters. Caleb was epic from the start. I don't know why. Maybe it's cuz i really like the name Caleb. It's my favouite guy name. Right after Jeremy. I loved Jesse. He was so nice :D Patrice is amajor bitch but it was really nice what Winter did for her at the end of the book. This book never got boring. I finished it in less then a day because i couldn't put it down. Amazing ending. Now i seriously, majorly want to read Heartbreak River *sigh*
Winter Longing was a real and emotional read. I really enjoyed it; I thought it was beautiful and mesmerizing.
In the beginning, Winter's best friend and new found love dies in a tragic accident. You never actually meet Spencer while he is alive. You get a glimpse of their relationship from when they were kids at the beginning of each chapter. I like this because A) It didn't take time away from the story and B) it added to the emotion.
I loved Winter, and really felt for what she was going through. She was such a sweet girl, adn you can't help but root for her and question why she deserves to go through this.
Jesse was so sweet, too. All along he was helping Winter, slowly but surely, get through what she was going through.
Winter Longing was a really sweet and amazing read. The writing was really beautiful, and it felt like I was going through all of this right along with Winter. It's one of those stories that you just can't get over. It scars you in the best, most beautiful way.
In the beginning, Winter's best friend and new found love dies in a tragic accident. You never actually meet Spencer while he is alive. You get a glimpse of their relationship from when they were kids at the beginning of each chapter. I like this because A) It didn't take time away from the story and B) it added to the emotion.
I loved Winter, and really felt for what she was going through. She was such a sweet girl, adn you can't help but root for her and question why she deserves to go through this.
Jesse was so sweet, too. All along he was helping Winter, slowly but surely, get through what she was going through.
Winter Longing was a really sweet and amazing read. The writing was really beautiful, and it felt like I was going through all of this right along with Winter. It's one of those stories that you just can't get over. It scars you in the best, most beautiful way.