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sonja_ahrb's review
5.0
The first book in this series was a tad lukewarm for me, I just didn’t love it. Well after reading Space, let me tell you, my thoughts have changed, for the better.
This installment of the series was straight up addictive. I flipped through the pages in record time and then BAM! Another cliffhanger. Holy frijole, I am so stoked to finish this series now. Hurry the hell up part 3! I’m on pins and needles here.
Mona and Abram are killing me.
~ Lia, 5 Stars
This installment of the series was straight up addictive. I flipped through the pages in record time and then BAM! Another cliffhanger. Holy frijole, I am so stoked to finish this series now. Hurry the hell up part 3! I’m on pins and needles here.
Mona and Abram are killing me.
~ Lia, 5 Stars
mccorbin's review
5.0
I walked into the second book of “Laws of Physics #2) blind. I didn’t read the synopsis. I had no idea what was going to happen. Nothing! I knew NOTHING! And I am so happy that I did. Not knowing that Mona and Abram were going to spend one week in a private cabin together (and with friends) would have ruined the lovely surprise when Leo walks out of the cabin to greet his sister…with ABRAM! *girly dance time*
These two characters are just plain addictive - to each other and me as the reader. The second part takes place two years after they depart from Chicago and you can tell that they have been on each other’s mind the entire 730 days since they last saw each other. And these 730 days did not diminish their like, lust, and love for each other.
I cannot get enough of Mona and Abram, even when they spend time semi-ignoring each other. The tension between them is exactly what I needed in this book. And in complete Penny Reid fashion, neither character is over-the-top when it comes to interacting with each other. One reason why I always stick with Penny’s books is because her characters are like real people. There is never a moment where I say, “No one in real life would ever do/say/behave that way.” Mona and Abram’s interactions with each other are exactly how every normal person should interact, with grace and dignity.
Even though this was a short section of Mona and Abram being thrown back together again, I felt like it was packed with all kinds of feelings. Switching between Mona and Abram’s POV really gave me a perfect view of how both characters struggled and longed for each other. To add to that, there is this heart-wrenching part where you find that Mona’s family doesn’t really take part in her life. She acknowledges their birthdays and achievements but they never acknowledge hers. But the beauty about this moment is that Abram sees this strong force that is Mona but also sees the loneliness that she has wrapped herself in and his vowel to fix the loneliness captured my heart.
It’s a no brainer that I am waiting for the third (and last) installment of this series. *Watches the clock tick by.*
These two characters are just plain addictive - to each other and me as the reader. The second part takes place two years after they depart from Chicago and you can tell that they have been on each other’s mind the entire 730 days since they last saw each other. And these 730 days did not diminish their like, lust, and love for each other.
I cannot get enough of Mona and Abram, even when they spend time semi-ignoring each other. The tension between them is exactly what I needed in this book. And in complete Penny Reid fashion, neither character is over-the-top when it comes to interacting with each other. One reason why I always stick with Penny’s books is because her characters are like real people. There is never a moment where I say, “No one in real life would ever do/say/behave that way.” Mona and Abram’s interactions with each other are exactly how every normal person should interact, with grace and dignity.
Even though this was a short section of Mona and Abram being thrown back together again, I felt like it was packed with all kinds of feelings. Switching between Mona and Abram’s POV really gave me a perfect view of how both characters struggled and longed for each other. To add to that, there is this heart-wrenching part where you find that Mona’s family doesn’t really take part in her life. She acknowledges their birthdays and achievements but they never acknowledge hers. But the beauty about this moment is that Abram sees this strong force that is Mona but also sees the loneliness that she has wrapped herself in and his vowel to fix the loneliness captured my heart.
It’s a no brainer that I am waiting for the third (and last) installment of this series. *Watches the clock tick by.*
jen286's review
5.0
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
First off I must say this as I wish I had known going in - the ending of this book is nowhere near as bad as the ending of Motion. Not as cliffhangery as Motion. Not as devastating as the first book. Whereas at the end of Motion I was sure there was something wrong with my copy of the book as there had to be more because how can you leave me like that to wait for the next book?!?! When I got to the end of Space I was okay with it. I felt hopeful that everything would indeed work out and these two would live happily ever after forever because they so should. It felt like more of a pause than a cliffhanger.
Going into this book I was a bit hesitant because a) I didn't want it to end and I was dreading being devastated and having to wait for book three and b) I didn't want to hate Abram. I could totally see where he could be an absolute jerk to Mona because of what happened, because she lied to him and he was heartbroken, and I loved him so so much in Motion I didn't want this book to ruin that. I didn't want this book to ruin him and then have to work to make me like him again. But that didn't happen. In fact I think I may love him more than I did originally if that is possible. He would get angry and upset and try to be indifferent, but oh my heart ached for him. For how long he has been in this limbo of not knowing what was real and what wasn't. Of thinking that Mona used him and is off living her life never once thinking of him again. Or maybe laughing with her sister about their time together in Chicago. And yet, even with all of that, he can't stop thinking about her. Can't stop wanting her, being inspired by her once she is around, wanting to make sure that she is okay. I loved Abram so so much. He has a sensitive heart, but a heart that knows what it wants. He is such a sweetheart and I cannot wait for more of his story!
And Mona? Oh, my heart breaks for her as well, but for different reasons. Because she keeps herself separated from people so they don't hurt her. Because she feels like she has to earn everything and if it is just given to her she doesn't deserve it. Because her parents were famous musicians and taught her that musicians are not monogamous ergo Abram won't be so it will never work between them. She hides from her emotions so much, she keeps her walls up really high so no one can get through. Though it is difficult being around Abram since she still cares for him so much and it is hard at times to keep those walls up. To not want to be with him even though it won't work out. Because he hates her which he has every right to. Because he is a musician and she is just a genius. Oh I loved Mona too. I want everything for her.
This story was everything. It was so much better than I had anticipated and I thought it would be great. I absolutely adored the first book and this book was just as amazing. All of my thoughts of how this story might go were thrown out the window pretty much from the get go. Which was awesome. Because this story was so much better than I had ever imagined it would be. Mona and Abram have some issues to overcome for sure, they need to deal with what happened in Chicago and everyone needs to know all the details, but they are perfect for each other. They both want the other and no one else so you know they have to find a way to work it out. I loved these two so much, love how they interact and think about each other, how they work together. Right from the start you can feel their connection. It might have only been 6 days in Chicago, but 6 days was enough for them to be imprinted so strongly onto each other. For them to both still be thinking about the other over 2 years later. I love this story. Mona and Abram are incredible together and I can't wait for the last book!!
*Note: I received a free copy of this book for voluntary review consideration
First off I must say this as I wish I had known going in - the ending of this book is nowhere near as bad as the ending of Motion. Not as cliffhangery as Motion. Not as devastating as the first book. Whereas at the end of Motion I was sure there was something wrong with my copy of the book as there had to be more because how can you leave me like that to wait for the next book?!?! When I got to the end of Space I was okay with it. I felt hopeful that everything would indeed work out and these two would live happily ever after forever because they so should. It felt like more of a pause than a cliffhanger.
Going into this book I was a bit hesitant because a) I didn't want it to end and I was dreading being devastated and having to wait for book three and b) I didn't want to hate Abram. I could totally see where he could be an absolute jerk to Mona because of what happened, because she lied to him and he was heartbroken, and I loved him so so much in Motion I didn't want this book to ruin that. I didn't want this book to ruin him and then have to work to make me like him again. But that didn't happen. In fact I think I may love him more than I did originally if that is possible. He would get angry and upset and try to be indifferent, but oh my heart ached for him. For how long he has been in this limbo of not knowing what was real and what wasn't. Of thinking that Mona used him and is off living her life never once thinking of him again. Or maybe laughing with her sister about their time together in Chicago. And yet, even with all of that, he can't stop thinking about her. Can't stop wanting her, being inspired by her once she is around, wanting to make sure that she is okay. I loved Abram so so much. He has a sensitive heart, but a heart that knows what it wants. He is such a sweetheart and I cannot wait for more of his story!
And Mona? Oh, my heart breaks for her as well, but for different reasons. Because she keeps herself separated from people so they don't hurt her. Because she feels like she has to earn everything and if it is just given to her she doesn't deserve it. Because her parents were famous musicians and taught her that musicians are not monogamous ergo Abram won't be so it will never work between them. She hides from her emotions so much, she keeps her walls up really high so no one can get through. Though it is difficult being around Abram since she still cares for him so much and it is hard at times to keep those walls up. To not want to be with him even though it won't work out. Because he hates her which he has every right to. Because he is a musician and she is just a genius. Oh I loved Mona too. I want everything for her.
This story was everything. It was so much better than I had anticipated and I thought it would be great. I absolutely adored the first book and this book was just as amazing. All of my thoughts of how this story might go were thrown out the window pretty much from the get go. Which was awesome. Because this story was so much better than I had ever imagined it would be. Mona and Abram have some issues to overcome for sure, they need to deal with what happened in Chicago and everyone needs to know all the details, but they are perfect for each other. They both want the other and no one else so you know they have to find a way to work it out. I loved these two so much, love how they interact and think about each other, how they work together. Right from the start you can feel their connection. It might have only been 6 days in Chicago, but 6 days was enough for them to be imprinted so strongly onto each other. For them to both still be thinking about the other over 2 years later. I love this story. Mona and Abram are incredible together and I can't wait for the last book!!
*Note: I received a free copy of this book for voluntary review consideration
booksumed's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it a lot but 2.5 YEARS LATER (?!) was a little bit too much for me
And I honestly hate all of her siblings
And I honestly hate all of her siblings
amandalikestoread13's review against another edition
4.0
Ebook. Purchased. The slow-burn/banter/tension in this series is so delicious. Plowing ahead to book 3.
littlebookreader_'s review
5.0
This series might be my favorite thing Penny Reid has written yet. I was holding my breath while reading. I needed to take deep breaths and remind myself to breathe. WOW. Just WOW. Go read this right now!!!
hlizmarie's review
5.0
I stayed up late because I just couldn't put it down. There were so many feelings and I woke up this morning thinking this is the type of book that just does it for me. I love that Mona is kind and so smart but really emotionally messed up. Abram is complicated and has darkness but his heart is so good (and it doesn't hurt that he's gorgeous). The secondary characters all make sense and have important roles to fill. The angst is for a great reason and make sense for both main characters instead of being contrived. The sexual tension is through the damn roof and I love it. I was left with tears just leaking out of my eyes at the end of the book and I had so many feelings. This is the unicorn book that we all hope to get each time we pick up a new one.
emilyclaire's review
3.0
Better than the first, but if I ever see the words "funicular structure" again, I will probably scream.