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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
I was torn between 3 and 4 stars for this- the beautiful writing is what brought it up to 4. Ella has a fantastic way of setting scenes and giving beautiful descriptions, however, the way this book ended was what let it down for me. I found Ever to be cringey at times and I found it hard to read some parts that he was in as I just found his character horrible. At the start, prior to them sleeping together for the first time, I didn’t find him too bad but once their ‘relationship’ had started his character fell downhill. Especially once Aiden came into the picture, his charm, his flirty personality, his whole existence in the book brightened everything up. To say I was disappointed with the ending would be an understatement, I would rather live in an alternative world were such a typical predictable ending wasn’t written and Stevie didn’t go back to the childhood crush who was horrible to her throughout just because he was her ‘first love’.
I’m not a massive fan of unexpected pregnancy tropes, and normally I avoid books with them in, however I didn’t find it too hard to read in this book. I was just incredibly disappointed when she went back to Ever after all he put her through, especially leaving her during her pregnancy.
I think I’m going to have to come to terms with the fact that it’s always the sweetest, most loving one who I adore that never gets chosen in love triangles- the a**hole always wins.
I’m not a massive fan of unexpected pregnancy tropes, and normally I avoid books with them in, however I didn’t find it too hard to read in this book. I was just incredibly disappointed when she went back to Ever after all he put her through, especially leaving her during her pregnancy.
I think I’m going to have to come to terms with the fact that it’s always the sweetest, most loving one who I adore that never gets chosen in love triangles- the a**hole always wins.
This book had me like a yo-yo, but in the best way possible. Back and forth between two really great guys. One that is her brother's first friend, her first crush, her first love, her first everything. The other she meets while in school and is everything her first wasn't. She is torn and finds herself yo-yoing a bit too. I liked both of them, but damn-it I loved both guys for her. I am happy with the ending, they all got what they deserved in the end. I ran the gamut of emotions. Happiness, sadness,anger,shock, even laughed a little. This is classic Ella in that the angst is high and she writes it only as she can. Trust me, you want to read this book!
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
This book frustrated me so much ☠️☠️☠️ the heroine was a pain in the a** that I stopped rooting for her with either 🤡💔
Aiden deserved better🫶
Her getting pregnent from a toxic guy who hurt her repeatedly & wasn' t there the whole pregnancy then choosing him over Aiden multiple times is peak loser behaviour from Stevie, and her ending up with him with a happy ending is unrealistic....f** both Stevie & Everett 🌚
Her getting pregnent from a toxic guy who hurt her repeatedly & wasn' t there the whole pregnancy then choosing him over Aiden multiple times is peak loser behaviour from Stevie, and her ending up with him with a happy ending is unrealistic....f** both Stevie & Everett 🌚
Serenading Heartbreak is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!! Ella Fields' lastest is packed full of raw emotion and angst. My heart broke repeatedly while I read this one. And tears... I legit cried twice--something I rarely do while reading. Yet this story had my heart in my throat or ran over by a train at every turn. Do. Not. Miss!!!! Full RTC
If you would’ve told me that there would be a surprise pregnancy at the 70% mark I wouldn’t even have picked this book up. The nuclear family being the resolution AGAIN?!?!? I’m tired. And also, she should’ve stayed with Aiden, but these books always prefer toxic over healthy.
I have a love for everything Ella Fields, I really thought this would be one of my favorites. I’m all about the drama in my books so I’m totally ok with love triangles. However I cannot stand when the female lead is portrayed in certain ways, such as whiney or doesn’t stand up for herself just letting people bulldoze over her. This was one of those scenarios for me.
******POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD*********
I’ll do my best to keep specifics out but it’s impossible to leave everything out when reviewing exactly why I didn’t enjoy the book.
Obviously it is a love triangle and she has to choose between the two men eventually. The whole book she was completely run over again and again by one guy and then meets another guy in between those times, a really great guy who’s family is great as well. Eventually it becomes you as the reader obviously rooting for the good guy because of everything the other has done to her and CONTINUES to do to her. Then in the end, she still chose the guy who hurt her over and over again. As a woman this is so completely frustrating. No one wants to see anyone they care about get hurt over and over in the ways he did to her, we would all be advocating that she could do better for HERSELF, that she deserved to be treated with respect and love. So why would we want to read a story about this and NOT see the woman stand up for herself and demand better. In the end it was basically her just accepting everything he did and really just hoping for the best. As the reader my trust and faith in this guy was lost because he hadn’t done anything redeemable to earn it back, in turn making it the upset it is. Since there was no redemption you chose to root for the good guy. And the good guy lost. Granted the good guy had his own mistakes but not even on the same scale as the one who hurt her.
I would never discourage anyone from reading a book, especially Ella Fields, her work is amazing. This is more a heads up because anyone reading this I feel definitely needs to know what to expect so they aren’t as upset when they reach the end.
******POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD*********
I’ll do my best to keep specifics out but it’s impossible to leave everything out when reviewing exactly why I didn’t enjoy the book.
Obviously it is a love triangle and she has to choose between the two men eventually. The whole book she was completely run over again and again by one guy and then meets another guy in between those times, a really great guy who’s family is great as well. Eventually it becomes you as the reader obviously rooting for the good guy because of everything the other has done to her and CONTINUES to do to her. Then in the end, she still chose the guy who hurt her over and over again. As a woman this is so completely frustrating. No one wants to see anyone they care about get hurt over and over in the ways he did to her, we would all be advocating that she could do better for HERSELF, that she deserved to be treated with respect and love. So why would we want to read a story about this and NOT see the woman stand up for herself and demand better. In the end it was basically her just accepting everything he did and really just hoping for the best. As the reader my trust and faith in this guy was lost because he hadn’t done anything redeemable to earn it back, in turn making it the upset it is. Since there was no redemption you chose to root for the good guy. And the good guy lost. Granted the good guy had his own mistakes but not even on the same scale as the one who hurt her.
I would never discourage anyone from reading a book, especially Ella Fields, her work is amazing. This is more a heads up because anyone reading this I feel definitely needs to know what to expect so they aren’t as upset when they reach the end.
This book has everything. It made me happy, angry, cry, anxious. At some point wanted to throw my Kindle against a wall and break it! Arghhh... it’s a masterpiece by Ella Fields. She is just so good at what she does, and this book is no exception. It was unexpected in so many ways. I knew it had to be intense in terms of the emotions coming from her, I just didn’t imagine how intense it would be. I loved it and would give it 10 stars if I could! Thank you Ella.
Uhhhhh. I stayed up way too late finishing this tonight. Okay first off- I really enjoyed the story and the spice that was in the book. I also really enjoyed how the book was written. I think it brought a lot of subjects to light- addiction, battling trauma/abuse… but…
I’m annoyed… she didn’t choose the love interest I wanted… maybe it’s my own personal past making me feel this way but Stevie deserved better.
I’m annoyed… she didn’t choose the love interest I wanted… maybe it’s my own personal past making me feel this way but Stevie deserved better.
I admit that I read an unfavourable review before reading this, and I wasn't sure how I was going to feel myself about how this story ended. It turns out that I'm probably going to be forever torn by the outcome of Stevie's love triangle story, but let's just say I loved Aidan probably more than I loved Everett, sooo ... maybe that says it all?
I felt like this was a really well-written story, and that frustration of Stevie constantly going back and forth, and constantly getting, is actually quite realistic when it comes to certain love stories in reality. I found it relatable in a sense, but I also know that just because it's relatable doesn't mean we have to love how it makes us feel as readers.
There's no question I can understand why some people had a problem with this read. For me, I'd say it's one I'll never read again simply because it wasn't pleasant for much of the time. But I'd love to read Hendrix's story, and see if he ends up with the bestie. ;) I'd also love to see happily ever after.
I felt like this was a really well-written story, and that frustration of Stevie constantly going back and forth, and constantly getting
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sucked back in by EverettThere's no question I can understand why some people had a problem with this read. For me, I'd say it's one I'll never read again simply because it wasn't pleasant for much of the time. But I'd love to read Hendrix's story, and see if he ends up with the bestie. ;) I'd also love to see