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bi_marchetti's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
suzysuzy34's review against another edition
4.0
First time reading a book by this author. The book was okay but I didn’t love it. Bodhi and Henna, Henna and Bodhi..... the repeating of this throughout the book really got on my nerves a bit. Henna was hard to connect with at the beginning, it took a while to figure her out. The love Bodhi and Henna shared felt more one sided on Henna’s side, Bodhi walkedaway to often and didn’t prove his love her Henna IMO. It also didn’t settle right with me, what Henna did for Barrett. If someone did that for my dad and took away from me and my sister the right of knowing I would never speak to them again, very sensitive subject, which I’m not sure would have been allowed to be carried out like this, wouldn’t he have had to have had doctors at his bedside etc in his final hours, prescribing said medication?? I know it’s a story and I’m glad I finished reading it as I did enjoy it towards the end. Overall stars 3.5.
555quin's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so fun and sad and just fantastic! Such a good heartbreaking story!
cuhlexis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readfrenzy's review against another edition
5.0
A Place Without You laid claim to my heart—pure and simple. In return, it generously gave me all the feels in which I am still happily reveling.
The unforgettable characters are painted with strikingly bold colors. People around Henna can’t help but get swept up in her vortex of eccentric charm. Her infectious free spirit can’t be contained inside her 19-year-old body. I point out her age partly because I’m not comfortable with forbidden student-teacher romances involving minors, so that isn’t an issue here. Henna’s age also speaks to her mindset. She is more worldly than most 19-year-olds, but there are parts of Henna that are immature, and she has escapist tendencies that allow her to avoid painful emotions. I love that she recognizes these traits and that the reader is allowed to watch her struggle with her areas of growth.
Bodhi is Henna’s opposite. She tends to be irresponsible while he is extremely cautious. He is patience and goodness personified. Henna constantly pushes him outside of his comfort zone, and he is at his sexiest when he surrenders and lets loose. They are electric together.
Some of my favorite parts of the book are those that take place at Coachella. The atmosphere is almost tangible—fun, romantic, and exciting. I felt like I was someplace magical where lifelong connections can be made in a matter of hours.
The supporting characters are highly developed and integral to the story. I was incredibly moved by the ferocity of Bodhi’s love for his father, a remarkable man in is own right. I wish I could be a mom that’s half as cool as Juni. Yes, she is Henna’s mom, but she is also her very best friend and a constant source of nonjudgmental support.
If you’ve read any of Jewel E. Ann’s books it would not surprise you to know that she dishes out humor and passion in one hand and punches you in the gut with the other. Consider this my public service announcement to have some tissues on hand. Hang on and enjoy this powerful romance.
Recommended for fans of:
Music lovers
French fries with ketchup
Forbidden romance
Wanderlust
Classic VW vans
The unforgettable characters are painted with strikingly bold colors. People around Henna can’t help but get swept up in her vortex of eccentric charm. Her infectious free spirit can’t be contained inside her 19-year-old body. I point out her age partly because I’m not comfortable with forbidden student-teacher romances involving minors, so that isn’t an issue here. Henna’s age also speaks to her mindset. She is more worldly than most 19-year-olds, but there are parts of Henna that are immature, and she has escapist tendencies that allow her to avoid painful emotions. I love that she recognizes these traits and that the reader is allowed to watch her struggle with her areas of growth.
Bodhi is Henna’s opposite. She tends to be irresponsible while he is extremely cautious. He is patience and goodness personified. Henna constantly pushes him outside of his comfort zone, and he is at his sexiest when he surrenders and lets loose. They are electric together.
Some of my favorite parts of the book are those that take place at Coachella. The atmosphere is almost tangible—fun, romantic, and exciting. I felt like I was someplace magical where lifelong connections can be made in a matter of hours.
The supporting characters are highly developed and integral to the story. I was incredibly moved by the ferocity of Bodhi’s love for his father, a remarkable man in is own right. I wish I could be a mom that’s half as cool as Juni. Yes, she is Henna’s mom, but she is also her very best friend and a constant source of nonjudgmental support.
If you’ve read any of Jewel E. Ann’s books it would not surprise you to know that she dishes out humor and passion in one hand and punches you in the gut with the other. Consider this my public service announcement to have some tissues on hand. Hang on and enjoy this powerful romance.
Recommended for fans of:
Music lovers
French fries with ketchup
Forbidden romance
Wanderlust
Classic VW vans
samanthamorffi's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars ⭐️ This was a well-written book. Bodhi and Henna were sweet together and I liked how they met and the playfulness between them. The book fell short for me about halfway through. I’m not into the instalove stories and usually DNF books with the trope, but the angst in this book kept me from giving up. The drama and side stories in this book were heavy and felt unnecessary to add to the storyline.
Overall, I did like it, but it gave me an emotional book hangover that does not have me looking for similar storyline anytime soon.
Overall, I did like it, but it gave me an emotional book hangover that does not have me looking for similar storyline anytime soon.
readbyriz's review against another edition
1.0
DNF 47%
The begging was very good but them it became… meh, I couldn’t handle unnecessary drama and the characters pissed me off
The begging was very good but them it became… meh, I couldn’t handle unnecessary drama and the characters pissed me off
pamgodwin's review against another edition
5.0
Forbidden perfection with all the feels you've come to expect from Jewel E. Ann.
The title, the characters, the love story--all of it is woven together so flawlessly you'll want to re-read the book when it's finished. Absolutely beautiful.
The title, the characters, the love story--all of it is woven together so flawlessly you'll want to re-read the book when it's finished. Absolutely beautiful.