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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
another great written story by Abbi Glines. they are always the best.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for being cute and entertaining. I feel like closer to the end was more reality and it seems like there were real things happening to the characters and sometimes certain events change you. All in all a cute read.
I actually started this series from book four, [b:Just for Now|16116392|Just for Now (Sea Breeze, #4)|Abbi Glines|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356512856s/16116392.jpg|21491232]. I read an expert from it not realizing it wasn't a first book and fell in love with the story and rushed to download it to my Kindle. I've never not started a series from book one. Before I was even finished I knew I had to read the series.
Breathe was a sweet love story that I enjoyed immensely. I was also lucky to grab a re-release with Jax' POV, I always love hearing the guys feelings and thoughts. It makes the story even more juicier. I really liked Sadie and Jax as characters and instantly bonded with them. I could feel and believe their excitement and fears about each other and what a relationship between them would mean.
Basically it's as the synopsis says: Sadie is raising her mom and Jax is a teen idol rock star who is feeling suffocated by his fame and the fakeness of it all, but when Sadie appears in his life he can finally breathe. It's a cute little love story that will make you swoon. *sigh*
Breathe was a sweet love story that I enjoyed immensely. I was also lucky to grab a re-release with Jax' POV, I always love hearing the guys feelings and thoughts. It makes the story even more juicier. I really liked Sadie and Jax as characters and instantly bonded with them. I could feel and believe their excitement and fears about each other and what a relationship between them would mean.
Basically it's as the synopsis says: Sadie is raising her mom and Jax is a teen idol rock star who is feeling suffocated by his fame and the fakeness of it all, but when Sadie appears in his life he can finally breathe. It's a cute little love story that will make you swoon. *sigh*
The story begins with our main character Sadie White who has grown up, raising her hopelessly dependent and now pregnant mother. She’s roped into spending her summer holiday cleaning houses in place of her mother, who can’t manage with her increasing pregnancy. Little does Sadie know that she is actually cleaning the house of the famous teen heart-throb Jax Stone, who happens to take a liking to her. Their friendship/romance blossoms, but then runs into trouble when the media find out that the famous Jax Stone is dating the help.
One of the main things I loved about this book, is that Abbi Glines took time to develop the secondary characters. Sadies mom is the epitome of a terrible parent. She is self-absorbed and narcissistic never considering how her actions may have consequences.But while I often found myself resenting her I also felt sorry for her, she’s one of those people who can never get their shit together no matter how hard they try. While Ms. Mary the head housekeeper at the Stone Mansion, is kind and motherly and looks out for Sadie at every turn. Even lecturing Jax about not breaking Sadie’s heart because she has too much drama in her life already. And then there’s Mr Greg, the elderly gardener with arthritis who Sadie spends her afternoons playing chess with. The author created this nice atmosphere of family for Sadie in her workplace, which gave a nice contrast to her home life.
There is a slight hint at a love triangle between Jax, Sadie and Marcus, a serving boy who befriends Sadie. But unlike many YA books with love triangles, Sadie knew who she wanted and there was none of this back and forth crap. She was clear from the start with Marcus that friends are all they were, despite him wanting more. However if I had had the choice I would have hands down chosen Marcus *swoon*, there was just something about him that set him apart and definitely had me more excited than Jax did.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. Being summer here in New Zealand, I have been staying at the beach so this was the perfect getaway read, simple, romantic and cute.I can’t wait to read the next book in the series, ‘Because of Low’ which is a companion novel, focusing on Marcus *girly giggle*.
Things I loved about the book:
The development of the secondary characters. Especially those at the Stone mansion, and how they become a great support system for Sadie.
Things that I didn’t so much like about the book:
The writing at times felt rather basic making me feel like I was reading a book aimed at a younger age group (but then the raunchy sex scenes had me thinking twice :P ) and the dialogue sometimes felt unnatural and forced.
“I know being with me is not easy. But I want you to understand no one has me, or has ever had me, except you.”- Jax Stone, Breathe (Abbi Glines)
One of the main things I loved about this book, is that Abbi Glines took time to develop the secondary characters. Sadies mom is the epitome of a terrible parent. She is self-absorbed and narcissistic never considering how her actions may have consequences.But while I often found myself resenting her I also felt sorry for her, she’s one of those people who can never get their shit together no matter how hard they try. While Ms. Mary the head housekeeper at the Stone Mansion, is kind and motherly and looks out for Sadie at every turn. Even lecturing Jax about not breaking Sadie’s heart because she has too much drama in her life already. And then there’s Mr Greg, the elderly gardener with arthritis who Sadie spends her afternoons playing chess with. The author created this nice atmosphere of family for Sadie in her workplace, which gave a nice contrast to her home life.
There is a slight hint at a love triangle between Jax, Sadie and Marcus, a serving boy who befriends Sadie. But unlike many YA books with love triangles, Sadie knew who she wanted and there was none of this back and forth crap. She was clear from the start with Marcus that friends are all they were, despite him wanting more. However if I had had the choice I would have hands down chosen Marcus *swoon*, there was just something about him that set him apart and definitely had me more excited than Jax did.
“He doesn't deserve it. He can have any girl in the world's love and he took yours. someone who deserves so much more than a summer fling”– Marcus Hardy, Breathe (Abbi Glines)
Overall I really enjoyed this book. Being summer here in New Zealand, I have been staying at the beach so this was the perfect getaway read, simple, romantic and cute.I can’t wait to read the next book in the series, ‘Because of Low’ which is a companion novel, focusing on Marcus *girly giggle*.
Things I loved about the book:
The development of the secondary characters. Especially those at the Stone mansion, and how they become a great support system for Sadie.
Things that I didn’t so much like about the book:
The writing at times felt rather basic making me feel like I was reading a book aimed at a younger age group (but then the raunchy sex scenes had me thinking twice :P ) and the dialogue sometimes felt unnatural and forced.
4.5 stars.
What a beautiful book!
Full of emotions, anticipation, sexy-ness and amazing writing!
Loved every second of it, just couldn't put it down until I was finished.
Review will follow shortly on my Blog:
Http://melissasbookworld.com
What a beautiful book!
Full of emotions, anticipation, sexy-ness and amazing writing!
Loved every second of it, just couldn't put it down until I was finished.
Review will follow shortly on my Blog:
Http://melissasbookworld.com
*Sniff sniff* I loved it !!!! I was bawling my eyes out for this one !! Why can't there be more books like this ?!
I loved this book! :) I do have to say, some parts weren't realistic but i just didn't care. I loved the book and i wanted to read it all in one sitting, and i just fell in love with all the characters. Although there were a few parts which slightly annoyed me, they were few and far between. I recommend this book if you love romance, and aren't too fussed with everything being realistic, because this is a fanastic book that i will definitely read again :)
Okay so.. I dont think anyone is actually going to read this review so.. Here goes
I kind of find this a bit ridiculous. They kept on going back and fort. I like Marcus better. There's nothing in Jax's personality that attracts me to him..
Sure he's a rockstar that has a heart or whatever do you want to call that, he keeps on making bad decisions. And dont get me started on Sadie, she's kind of annoying, she was portrayed to be this girl that takes care of her mother but as the story progress she also keeps on being this reckless teen..
But overall, since I read.. "Because of low" first. Its fine, its not not that bad, but not that good either..
I kind of find this a bit ridiculous. They kept on going back and fort. I like Marcus better. There's nothing in Jax's personality that attracts me to him..
Sure he's a rockstar that has a heart or whatever do you want to call that, he keeps on making bad decisions. And dont get me started on Sadie, she's kind of annoying, she was portrayed to be this girl that takes care of her mother but as the story progress she also keeps on being this reckless teen..
But overall, since I read.. "Because of low" first. Its fine, its not not that bad, but not that good either..