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ec_newman's review against another edition
4.0
magencorrie's review against another edition
5.0
(received from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review)
My Thoughts
I just love this series by Katie. Each book was just a fantastic story, and Crash into You was a great addition to this wonderful series. Now, I think between all three my two favorites would have to be Pushing the Limits and Crash into You. Each story really delved deep into each character and their stories were all so brilliantly told.
Crash into You, though not a book filled with a lot of surprises, was just a wonderful read! It captured my attention, and took me on a very nice ride. It was sweet, intense, and beautifully told.
I’m really glad to have Isaiah’s story told. His story was a very emotional, and heart touching one. I loved every minute of it. He really is a great, caring guy and being inside his head was an experience that I adored. I really got absorbed into his world. He has that tough, bad boy exterior but, yet, he has the most beautiful soul. He’s development throughout the story was a delight to watch and experience.
I really did enjoy Rachel. She is a strong character, despite everything she goes through. I adored her sweetness, her car obsession, and naive nature. I felt she really was a great match for Isaiah. Rachel is a good presentation that even if you have money, your life could be far from perfect. And everything that she goes through just made me really enjoy her. At the end, though what happened to her broke my heart, she really developed into a wonderful, very strong individual.
Another great part is that Noah, Echo, Beth, and even Ryan make appearances in Crash into You. Though not a lot it was nice seeing them again. I also did like Rachel’s brothers, Ethan and West. The side characters were all well-developed and I enjoyed their roles they played. Though some creeped me out!
The romance between Isaiah and Rachel was adorable, sweet, and heartfelt. As I mentioned, I did feel that they are great counterparts for each other. They, in a lot of ways, helped each other. Isaiah helped Rachel break out of her shell, and Rachel made Isaiah feel worthy and love. Though their love is more tamed compared to the first two books, it was still a joy to read!
The pacing in the book was wonderful. I didn't really feel a drag, nor feel like the book was losing anything in the greatness value. And as I mentioned, though the story wasn't filled with a lot of surprises (I could guess a lot to what was going to happen) I couldn't put it down. I became enthralled once I started! The detailed was good, I enjoyed the conflicts, the emotional depth of the characters, their own personal stories, and Katie’s writing style.
The only thing that I felt a bit disappointment on was that, I guess, I expected the book to end differently. Though how it did end wasn't bad at all. I just wanted more out of the ending. I felt like it wasn't the ending. If that makes any sense!
All in all, this book is a wonderful addition to this series! One I adored! Crash into You was a very heart-in-your-throat kind of read. So if you love fast cars, hot boys, a beautiful romance, then you will adore this book!
My Thoughts
I just love this series by Katie. Each book was just a fantastic story, and Crash into You was a great addition to this wonderful series. Now, I think between all three my two favorites would have to be Pushing the Limits and Crash into You. Each story really delved deep into each character and their stories were all so brilliantly told.
Crash into You, though not a book filled with a lot of surprises, was just a wonderful read! It captured my attention, and took me on a very nice ride. It was sweet, intense, and beautifully told.
I’m really glad to have Isaiah’s story told. His story was a very emotional, and heart touching one. I loved every minute of it. He really is a great, caring guy and being inside his head was an experience that I adored. I really got absorbed into his world. He has that tough, bad boy exterior but, yet, he has the most beautiful soul. He’s development throughout the story was a delight to watch and experience.
I really did enjoy Rachel. She is a strong character, despite everything she goes through. I adored her sweetness, her car obsession, and naive nature. I felt she really was a great match for Isaiah. Rachel is a good presentation that even if you have money, your life could be far from perfect. And everything that she goes through just made me really enjoy her. At the end, though what happened to her broke my heart, she really developed into a wonderful, very strong individual.
Another great part is that Noah, Echo, Beth, and even Ryan make appearances in Crash into You. Though not a lot it was nice seeing them again. I also did like Rachel’s brothers, Ethan and West. The side characters were all well-developed and I enjoyed their roles they played. Though some creeped me out!
The romance between Isaiah and Rachel was adorable, sweet, and heartfelt. As I mentioned, I did feel that they are great counterparts for each other. They, in a lot of ways, helped each other. Isaiah helped Rachel break out of her shell, and Rachel made Isaiah feel worthy and love. Though their love is more tamed compared to the first two books, it was still a joy to read!
The pacing in the book was wonderful. I didn't really feel a drag, nor feel like the book was losing anything in the greatness value. And as I mentioned, though the story wasn't filled with a lot of surprises (I could guess a lot to what was going to happen) I couldn't put it down. I became enthralled once I started! The detailed was good, I enjoyed the conflicts, the emotional depth of the characters, their own personal stories, and Katie’s writing style.
The only thing that I felt a bit disappointment on was that, I guess, I expected the book to end differently. Though how it did end wasn't bad at all. I just wanted more out of the ending. I felt like it wasn't the ending. If that makes any sense!
All in all, this book is a wonderful addition to this series! One I adored! Crash into You was a very heart-in-your-throat kind of read. So if you love fast cars, hot boys, a beautiful romance, then you will adore this book!
readwithkiekie's review against another edition
5.0
When I originally tried to read this in April of 2014, I truly struggled. In fact I DNF'd the book at page 178 because I couldn't get into the story and didn't relate to either Isaiah or Rachel. But that was nearly 4 years ago and everything has changed since then.
I truly came to care about Isaiah. He was handed a bad start in life and always had to decide between two choices: Bad or worse. Which one would anyone choose in life situations that offer you no good chances? At first, I wasn't too fond of Rachel, mainly because her character is very similar to Elle in 'Say You'll Remember Me'. She's blonde with blue eyes and does what her parents tell her to because she sees herself as weak, but as each chapter passed I realised how proud I was of Rachel for overcoming her issues. I was rooting for her to succeed. I was rooting for them both. I'm gonna be honest and say right now that this is my favourite book written by Katie McGarry.
Absolutely phenomenal!
I truly came to care about Isaiah. He was handed a bad start in life and always had to decide between two choices: Bad or worse. Which one would anyone choose in life situations that offer you no good chances? At first, I wasn't too fond of Rachel, mainly because her character is very similar to Elle in 'Say You'll Remember Me'. She's blonde with blue eyes and does what her parents tell her to because she sees herself as weak, but as each chapter passed I realised how proud I was of Rachel for overcoming her issues. I was rooting for her to succeed. I was rooting for them both. I'm gonna be honest and say right now that this is my favourite book written by Katie McGarry.
Absolutely phenomenal!
seymagm's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. Loved the plot, the characters and the writing.
5 stars! ♥
5 stars! ♥
shaaryt's review against another edition
5.0
I dont know if I should give this a 4 or a 5, so im going to settle it with a 4.5
This book was amazing, but I think I expected way more. Isaiah is one of my favourite characters in this series. Both him and Rachel make a good couple. They both have huge issues and I love the fact that they don't rely on each other to fix their problems. Instead, they need to allow change for themselves. Both characters are really strong and the love for racing they have is just perfect! I absolutely adored the characters that were introduced or brought back in this novel. I've always had a issue with Beth since I read Dare You To because of the way she ruined Isaiah. But after this book, I got my closure. Its sad to let them go but overall the wait for this book was worth it. And come to think of it, this book deserves five stars! I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
P.S I suck at explaining things but this book was awesome. READ IT AND YOU'LL UNDERSTAND WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY ABOUT ISAIAH AND RACHEL AND ABBY (Shes awesome). Just the connection they have with each other by being so different is beautifully imperfect
This book was amazing, but I think I expected way more. Isaiah is one of my favourite characters in this series. Both him and Rachel make a good couple. They both have huge issues and I love the fact that they don't rely on each other to fix their problems. Instead, they need to allow change for themselves. Both characters are really strong and the love for racing they have is just perfect! I absolutely adored the characters that were introduced or brought back in this novel. I've always had a issue with Beth since I read Dare You To because of the way she ruined Isaiah. But after this book, I got my closure. Its sad to let them go but overall the wait for this book was worth it. And come to think of it, this book deserves five stars! I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
P.S I suck at explaining things but this book was awesome. READ IT AND YOU'LL UNDERSTAND WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY ABOUT ISAIAH AND RACHEL AND ABBY (Shes awesome). Just the connection they have with each other by being so different is beautifully imperfect
anyalillyb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
samrushingbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I kinda hate that I love these books so much. I'm also glad that I didn't cave into reading this series until now because I don't know about being able to wait to read more books. As it is I'm going to be opening up Take Me On as soon as I finish with this review. These books are addictive and I feel compelled to continue reading until I've reached the end. I laugh, I cry, I gasp, I hope, and I love right along with all of the characters. I loved learning more about Isaiah and meeting Rachel. It was also nice to get more information on Noah and Echo, and Beth and Ryan, and seeing how they all navigate the complicated relationships that they have with each other.
jackiehorne's review against another edition
4.0
http://romancenovelsforfeminists.blogspot.com/2013/12/feminism-and-teen-melodrama-katie.html
shirleymak's review against another edition
5.0
how. HOW. HOW DO I EVEN PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK. I mean, I already loved Isaiah from the start, but I just fell in looooveeee with him in this book. the little description that Katie McGarry had in the back about all the characters DESCRIBED THEM SO WELL.
ISAIAH: tattooed, pierced, someone the world is terrified of, but who's so loyal that he would die to protect the people he loves.
I AM ALSO SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR THE BOOK IN WEST'S POV NOW YES. KEEP MAKING THESE BOOKS.
AYYYYYEEE IT OFFICIALLY COMES OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY SO WINK WINK WINK WINK IF ANYONE WANTS TO GET ME AN OFFICIAL COPY lol jk i dont have friends.
BUT THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD. NEED to read it when it comes out(:
ISAIAH: tattooed, pierced, someone the world is terrified of, but who's so loyal that he would die to protect the people he loves.
I AM ALSO SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR THE BOOK IN WEST'S POV NOW YES. KEEP MAKING THESE BOOKS.
Spoiler
so i already knew that they would pay off the money they owed, and that no one would die, and that they'd stay together, but OMFG THE CAR ACCIDENT PART I WAS JUST LIKE NO THIS CANT BE HAPPENING NO NO NO NO. I felt so sorry for Rachel the entire time she talked about her anxiety and Colleen. sigh. this was such a good book.AYYYYYEEE IT OFFICIALLY COMES OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY SO WINK WINK WINK WINK IF ANYONE WANTS TO GET ME AN OFFICIAL COPY lol jk i dont have friends.
BUT THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD. NEED to read it when it comes out(: