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readfrenzy's review against another edition
DNF @ 21%
I've been listening to the audiobook, and so far the only part of the story that interested me was Brooklyn's horrific past. I'm curious about that. The present, however, seems like your generic college romance between the moody, introverted girl and the hot popular guy who acts like a douche for seemingly no good reason. Also, Brooklyn's best friend/roomie is a selfish P.I.T.A. I might come back to this, but there are so many other books I'm dying to read, so...
If I do try to finish later, I won't be listening to the audiobook. The narrator sounds like she's doing a voiceover for some kiddie cartoon that occasionally uses bad language. For reals.
I've been listening to the audiobook, and so far the only part of the story that interested me was Brooklyn's horrific past. I'm curious about that. The present, however, seems like your generic college romance between the moody, introverted girl and the hot popular guy who acts like a douche for seemingly no good reason. Also, Brooklyn's best friend/roomie is a selfish P.I.T.A. I might come back to this, but there are so many other books I'm dying to read, so...
If I do try to finish later, I won't be listening to the audiobook. The narrator sounds like she's doing a voiceover for some kiddie cartoon that occasionally uses bad language. For reals.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely listened to this book for a challenge - it was good in the end.
Like Gravity is about Brooklyn Turner. She goes by Bree and has had her fair share of shitty moments in her life. When she was 6 years old, she saw her mother murdered and was kidnapped - even if the guy didn't know she was in the car. She definitely keeps to herself because she can't trust anyone anymore. She lived through something traumatic at a young age and now she is who she is. Deal with it people.
Enter Finn, lovely name by the way. Well he's a lead singer of a band and they kind of hit it off. It doesn't help that she knows something more could happen between the two of them.. and it doesn't seem like it really matters to him or anyone else. Of course they are attracted to one another.. but there's something else going on.
Honestly, a lot of shit goes down in this book. I was completely entertained from start to finish and I really need another book by this author. I loved everyone that I met in this book. Overall, I loved these two and their relationship. They were beyond adorable and I need more of them stat!
Like Gravity is about Brooklyn Turner. She goes by Bree and has had her fair share of shitty moments in her life. When she was 6 years old, she saw her mother murdered and was kidnapped - even if the guy didn't know she was in the car. She definitely keeps to herself because she can't trust anyone anymore. She lived through something traumatic at a young age and now she is who she is. Deal with it people.
Enter Finn, lovely name by the way. Well he's a lead singer of a band and they kind of hit it off. It doesn't help that she knows something more could happen between the two of them.. and it doesn't seem like it really matters to him or anyone else. Of course they are attracted to one another.. but there's something else going on.
Honestly, a lot of shit goes down in this book. I was completely entertained from start to finish and I really need another book by this author. I loved everyone that I met in this book. Overall, I loved these two and their relationship. They were beyond adorable and I need more of them stat!
labraden's review against another edition
3.0
Brooklyn Turner's life was upended at 6 years old when her mother's killer abducted her, but she managed to cause him to crash and foiled his escape. Fourteen years later, Brooklyn is still struggling with what happened but has held herself together enough to get into college. When she accidentally trips over a fire hydrant and it carried to the health center by Finn, she wants to hate his arrogance but, at the same time, can't help but be attracted to him. After several suspicious incidents begin happening to Brooklyn, she can't rule out Finn as a suspect.
Like Gravity is a very predictable new adult romantic suspense story with cliched characters and a simplistic plot. While there are a few enjoyable moments and some humorous banter, there just isn't anything unique to make this book stand out from countless others with the same premise. Overall, Like Gravity is a disappointing attempt at romantic suspense.
Like Gravity is a very predictable new adult romantic suspense story with cliched characters and a simplistic plot. While there are a few enjoyable moments and some humorous banter, there just isn't anything unique to make this book stand out from countless others with the same premise. Overall, Like Gravity is a disappointing attempt at romantic suspense.
rae333's review against another edition
5.0
So I read this book on a whim, not really expecting much beyond a nice piece of YA/NA fluff with maybe a little bit of weight behind it. I think I realized I was wrong 10 pages in. It was like Beautiful Disaster all over again. I went in with low to no expectations and was swept right on my ass with how awesome it was.
I was so drawn into the story of Bee and Finn that I did one of those crazy "lets read this all in one sitting, stay up all night, and then read it again" kinda sessions. Like Gravity had my favorite mix of sarcastic humor, music mentions, hot bad boy, emotionally distant girl, and all over sexy yumminess that will rate it a permanent spot on my "I WILL TOTALLY READ THIS AGAIN" list.
And to think the author is just 22 - major kudos. While I tend to prefer standalone books (so I don't have to spend my days angsting after the next book in the series) I can say loud and with vigor that I WANT A SEQUEL FOR BEE AND FINN.... And maybe Lexi and Tyler too ;)
I was so drawn into the story of Bee and Finn that I did one of those crazy "lets read this all in one sitting, stay up all night, and then read it again" kinda sessions. Like Gravity had my favorite mix of sarcastic humor, music mentions, hot bad boy, emotionally distant girl, and all over sexy yumminess that will rate it a permanent spot on my "I WILL TOTALLY READ THIS AGAIN" list.
And to think the author is just 22 - major kudos. While I tend to prefer standalone books (so I don't have to spend my days angsting after the next book in the series) I can say loud and with vigor that I WANT A SEQUEL FOR BEE AND FINN.... And maybe Lexi and Tyler too ;)
dearsunshine's review against another edition
3.0
Good, quick read. The storyline was pretty predictable, you knew exactly what was going to happen about 1/2 way through but still a decent book.
johavg's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
smitch29's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
I thought this was an excellent debut novel for Julie Johnson. I kept me entertained all the way through. I must say that I thought this novel was an odd mix of deep and shallow at the same time. There were points where I thought there was a great emotional connection between characters and the reader that really propelled the book into a 4-star-rating range. Though there were other times that left me questioning how young Julie Johnson thought her readers were. I felt like sometimes things were reiterated and just overly explained to the point where I felt I had picked up a book for 12 year olds.
This book was definitely written on the cusp on the Young Adult genre. I think it embodies many qualities of a teenage reading level and entertainment value, but with a bit more adult edginess and sensualness.
Despite every once in a while wishing this book was written a tad older, I thought the main characters were fascinating and fun to read. They were witty and wise, but vulnerable in a very human way when the need arose. The heroine, Brooklyn, spent most of the novel battling demons her had long ago let consume her until she began to live in numbness. She quickly learns, that the hero, Finn, is the one person who throws a ratchet in her carefully constructed walls. As their relationship grows, we see an ominous outside force threatening to ruin things.
I feel like in real life, more external and random forces and conflicts cause trouble for relationships, and in this book they seemed to only really have to deal with internal issues that just arose from their own personal issues.
One last side note, there were random plot holes that weren't really a big deal or have really any impact on the story, but they were just annoying as were a few grammatical errors.
I thought this was an excellent debut novel for Julie Johnson. I kept me entertained all the way through. I must say that I thought this novel was an odd mix of deep and shallow at the same time. There were points where I thought there was a great emotional connection between characters and the reader that really propelled the book into a 4-star-rating range. Though there were other times that left me questioning how young Julie Johnson thought her readers were. I felt like sometimes things were reiterated and just overly explained to the point where I felt I had picked up a book for 12 year olds.
This book was definitely written on the cusp on the Young Adult genre. I think it embodies many qualities of a teenage reading level and entertainment value, but with a bit more adult edginess and sensualness.
Despite every once in a while wishing this book was written a tad older, I thought the main characters were fascinating and fun to read. They were witty and wise, but vulnerable in a very human way when the need arose. The heroine, Brooklyn, spent most of the novel battling demons her had long ago let consume her until she began to live in numbness. She quickly learns, that the hero, Finn, is the one person who throws a ratchet in her carefully constructed walls. As their relationship grows, we see an ominous outside force threatening to ruin things.
I feel like in real life, more external and random forces and conflicts cause trouble for relationships, and in this book they seemed to only really have to deal with internal issues that just arose from their own personal issues.
One last side note, there were random plot holes that weren't really a big deal or have really any impact on the story, but they were just annoying as were a few grammatical errors.
skaarke's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this book on a whim basically. I saw it somewhere on Facebook, and without knowing anything about the author or the plot, I one-clicked. It. Is. Fantastic! While I could totally see where the story was headed, it still did not disappoint. Finn is every girls dream and Brooklyn is sarcastic and strong. Great story, great chemistry, great flow. I will one-click this authors next book!!