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bookdevouringmisfit's review
2.0
2.5-3 stars?? Idk.
I was hoping for more grief from Lizzie since both of her parents just died and she's just been left with the custody of her two younger brothers. And she's only 18. A sophomore in college. With no job. Bad grades. And partying as her major. Lizzie and I are of the same age and if I was her I think I'd be next to following the parents to the grave. I don't even party and I have mediocre grades but I still think I would have handled the situation worse than Lizzie. Guess Lizzie's just stronger than I am, huh?
I was hoping for more grief from Lizzie since both of her parents just died and she's just been left with the custody of her two younger brothers. And she's only 18. A sophomore in college. With no job. Bad grades. And partying as her major. Lizzie and I are of the same age and if I was her I think I'd be next to following the parents to the grave. I don't even party and I have mediocre grades but I still think I would have handled the situation worse than Lizzie. Guess Lizzie's just stronger than I am, huh?
afrokyhn's review against another edition
3.0
*Thank you NetGalley for this advanced eARC, in exchange for an honest review*
This book was way better than I had anticipated, I have thought it would just be another cheesy romance, and in some ways, it also was, but in a lot of other ways it stuck out.
I loved the start, it was an incredible way to start a book, without any introductions or anything like that, and it started out very heartbreaking, which made me shed a few tears.
I was very glad that it wasn’t Tristan the romance in the story was about, which I first thought. And when Connor was introduced, I was smitten, he was such a grumpy, nerdy guy that immediately caught my interest, and his development throughout the story was very good.
However, I didn’t like the on/off relationship they had going on, I thought it was a little bit too unreal and unhealthy to portray in that way. But it was nice to see how they thirsted after each other and really wanted one another.
I also really enjoyed the plot about grief and suddenly becoming a guardian to two little boys. It was heartbreaking to see the whole family struggle and not being able to figure out this new life and new role they had to play. But I though it added a nice touch to be included and there was general a lot going on in the book, which didn’t make it quite as predictable and boring.
However, there were a few times where I though it was going to end, because it seemed like everything had fallen to place and it was the happy ever after, but then it felt like there was just added a problem to keep the book from not ending.
But overall, really enjoyable and true.
This book was way better than I had anticipated, I have thought it would just be another cheesy romance, and in some ways, it also was, but in a lot of other ways it stuck out.
I loved the start, it was an incredible way to start a book, without any introductions or anything like that, and it started out very heartbreaking, which made me shed a few tears.
I was very glad that it wasn’t Tristan the romance in the story was about, which I first thought. And when Connor was introduced, I was smitten, he was such a grumpy, nerdy guy that immediately caught my interest, and his development throughout the story was very good.
However, I didn’t like the on/off relationship they had going on, I thought it was a little bit too unreal and unhealthy to portray in that way. But it was nice to see how they thirsted after each other and really wanted one another.
I also really enjoyed the plot about grief and suddenly becoming a guardian to two little boys. It was heartbreaking to see the whole family struggle and not being able to figure out this new life and new role they had to play. But I though it added a nice touch to be included and there was general a lot going on in the book, which didn’t make it quite as predictable and boring.
However, there were a few times where I though it was going to end, because it seemed like everything had fallen to place and it was the happy ever after, but then it felt like there was just added a problem to keep the book from not ending.
But overall, really enjoyable and true.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
The last quarter got a little too dramatic, but overall I really enjoyed this especially how family life and grief is handled. and of course the love interest.
kirstyreadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
This was really sweet and I'm excited to read the rest of the series as there is some pansexual representation in the third book. I really loved the relationship with a teaching assistant as it doesn't have the power imbalance that dating a professor does but it's similar in the trope context, and personally makes me more comfortable considering how old some professors are. And the MCs brothers were absolutely adorable.
Review posted here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/mini-review
Review posted here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/mini-review
imys's review
4.0
4.7 stars
this book made me laugh and cry and laugh again, which is something so special.
this book made me laugh and cry and laugh again, which is something so special.
petitetami's review
5.0
This book was shockingly heartbreaking from the get go. I was not expecting Lizzie to have to overcome so much, I expected a fun rom com. At first I struggled with Lizzie and Connor’s relationship, but the heart wants what the heart wants. The characters had their own internal struggles which made it very relatable. I really enjoyed this read, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an audio copy.
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
A re-release on audio, this New Adult story was originally published in 2014. Lizzie is in college when she learns her parents have died in a car crash, leaving her the guardian for her two younger brothers. As she tries to juggle school with her newfound parenting responsibilities she starts falling behind. Luckily her TA Connor is eager to help out but these two have trouble ignoring their undeniable chemistry. Highly recommended for fans of Elle Kennedy and great on audio narrated by Samantha Summers. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my ALC. I look forward to reading more in this series!
girlinthepages's review
3.0
It seems sometimes like I'm on a never ending quest to find quality New Adult novels. I purchased Last Will and Testament on a whim, and was pretty pleased with it overall. Though it did have some seemingly cliché plot elements (why oh why are there so many student/teacher romance stories in NA? Aren't there other illicit romantic pairings that authors can come up with?) I appreciated that the overarching story had a lot of depth, with Lizzie suddenly becoming the guardian of her two little brothers after her parent's deaths. At 18 you're pretty much still a kid yourself, and though Lizzie definitely made her share of mistakes I appreciated her resilience in such a situation. Yes, this is a romance novel in many ways but it felt well balanced with the family aspect of the plot too. I also enjoyed that Lizzie was influenced by her mother's heritage and the Filipino culture, as I'm always thrilled to see diversity in protagonists. Max, my boyfriend, is also half Filipino so I noticed some parallels in the cultural things that were mentioned. The one thing that was hard for me to get past at times was how abrasive Lizzie was, constantly swearing (swearing almost never bothers me but I found its use to be excessive and a bit repetitive here) and having a bad attitude 90% of the time. Her situation was definitely a tough one to be in but she could be hard to empathize with at times.
Overall: Though the teacher/student romance seems overdone, the romance in this novel was OK, but more importantly the topics of family, grief, and responsibility were handled well and integrated into the plot in a unique way. I wouldn't call this book a favorite but I'm glad I read it and it was one of the better New Adult reads I've come across. This review was originally posted on Girl in the Pages
Overall: Though the teacher/student romance seems overdone, the romance in this novel was OK, but more importantly the topics of family, grief, and responsibility were handled well and integrated into the plot in a unique way. I wouldn't call this book a favorite but I'm glad I read it and it was one of the better New Adult reads I've come across. This review was originally posted on Girl in the Pages
amaldae's review
2.0
A decent portrayal of young adulthood and day-to-day sibling relations, but the prose is cliché and the romance unnerving in is tepidity.