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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this book. But there were a few things that stopped me from loving it. Firstly I felt the dialogue was a bit strange and not to my liking, the talked so much about forever and I just thought that it sounded strange, also with the constant calling each other baby. I personally didn't like Noah, and became extremely frustrated that it took him so long to see that he would not be able to give his brothers as much as their foster parents. But I did enjoy the story, even though I felt like I had read so many similar to this before and the story became cliche. I liked Echo and her development and how her relationships formed with others.
It seems good girl falling for hot, bad boy is a common trend in YA contemporary fiction nowadays, and this book is no exception. However, unlike most YA contemporary fiction out there, this book stands out as one of the better ones.
In Noah and Echo, there seems to be a lot more rawness and realism to their background stories. And the issues that they were dealt with are not trivial by any means. Adding to the realism aspect, even though they were instantly attracted to each other it wasn't insta-love. There was a slow build-up to their romance and in a sense, we get to experience why they were so drawn to each other despite their differences.
Overall, it's a great read - well-written, amazing character development, meaningful plot, and lots of emotions.
In Noah and Echo, there seems to be a lot more rawness and realism to their background stories. And the issues that they were dealt with are not trivial by any means. Adding to the realism aspect, even though they were instantly attracted to each other it wasn't insta-love. There was a slow build-up to their romance and in a sense, we get to experience why they were so drawn to each other despite their differences.
Overall, it's a great read - well-written, amazing character development, meaningful plot, and lots of emotions.
This was amazing and so beautiful can't wait to read the others x
DO NOT LET THE HORRIBLE COVER FOOL YOU! It's actually a rather good book.
Great characters with interesting backstories and a very cute romance made for an addictive and very enjoyable read.
It reminded me a lot of Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines, which I read just before this one, but I found this book to be a bit more enjoyable.
Great characters with interesting backstories and a very cute romance made for an addictive and very enjoyable read.
It reminded me a lot of Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines, which I read just before this one, but I found this book to be a bit more enjoyable.
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I absolutely loved this book! I loved all the drama and all the situations that occurred while reading this. I hosted a read-a-long for this (I’m hosting over 30 read-a-longs this summer) and I kept wanting to read ahead and see what was going to happen next. I had a very hard time just wanting to skip ahead and luckily I didn’t, I stayed with the schedule. :)
Echo used to be the popular girl in school with the jock boyfriend until something happened to her. But she can’t remember anything that happened, she just has scars on her arm to remind her of a day that she can’t remember. Noah isn’t the popular guy in school. He’s the guy known for one-night stands and never committing to a relationship. Both having secrets, they are joined together.
This reminded me a lot of Perfect Chemistry. Both coming from really messed up families and crazy situations but come together when they least expected it. As usual (not a spoiler), they fell in love. I wish there was a little more to the ending, because it kind of leaves you wanting more of their relationship and what happens. However, I am happy with the ending and how things turned out! I can’t believe I waited this long to read this amazing book. As well as not having the next 3 books and have read those! Hopefully I will pick up the next 3 very soon!
I absolutely loved this book! This definitely wasn’t a light and fluffy contemporary, there was a lot of “dark” parts to this.
I loved how their relationship developed and some of the characters who were in this book! I loved how determined Noah was in this and how much he wanted his brothers back. He was willing to do anything to get them back. He’s definitely book boyfriend material and a keeper! :)
I absolutely loved this book! I loved all the drama and all the situations that occurred while reading this. I hosted a read-a-long for this (I’m hosting over 30 read-a-longs this summer) and I kept wanting to read ahead and see what was going to happen next. I had a very hard time just wanting to skip ahead and luckily I didn’t, I stayed with the schedule. :)
Echo used to be the popular girl in school with the jock boyfriend until something happened to her. But she can’t remember anything that happened, she just has scars on her arm to remind her of a day that she can’t remember. Noah isn’t the popular guy in school. He’s the guy known for one-night stands and never committing to a relationship. Both having secrets, they are joined together.
This reminded me a lot of Perfect Chemistry. Both coming from really messed up families and crazy situations but come together when they least expected it. As usual (not a spoiler), they fell in love. I wish there was a little more to the ending, because it kind of leaves you wanting more of their relationship and what happens. However, I am happy with the ending and how things turned out! I can’t believe I waited this long to read this amazing book. As well as not having the next 3 books and have read those! Hopefully I will pick up the next 3 very soon!
I absolutely loved this book! This definitely wasn’t a light and fluffy contemporary, there was a lot of “dark” parts to this.
I loved how their relationship developed and some of the characters who were in this book! I loved how determined Noah was in this and how much he wanted his brothers back. He was willing to do anything to get them back. He’s definitely book boyfriend material and a keeper! :)
I really like Pushing the Limits, and not just that I enjoyed reading it, but because I think it's a very important eye-opener on the realities of orphans and adoption and childhood traumas. Such an emotional story, one that more people should be reading, like right now, get to it.
My only disappointment was when I learnt of the two following stories, and had to face the fact that the two secondary characters just weren't meant to be together. *Sad face* Sorry dude.
Netgalley read.
My only disappointment was when I learnt of the two following stories, and had to face the fact that the two secondary characters just weren't meant to be together. *Sad face* Sorry dude.
Netgalley read.
This book was so good! I found myself not wanting to put it down! Echo and Noah are so cute. The story and the characters were amazing. 5 out of 5 stars for sure!
"That feeling of everything inside twisting you to the point that if you didn't find a release you'd explode."
Did this book just made me cry at 4 in the morning? Wow, I think it did. A poignant tale about two people with a painful past who's craving for normalcy. And I think McGarry did a great job with this.
The only thing that kinda bothered be at the first few chapters was the fast attraction Echo and Noah felt for each other. No, it wasn't love and I'm glad they were able to hold it until the latter part. But the I-can't-get-you-out-of-my-head feeling seems fast after sharing a meeting or two. I expected more interactions between them before entering this denial stage to back it up but other than that, I have no problem with this story. It was great, really.
"Luke used to give me butterflies. Noah spawned mutant pterodactyls."
"Her laughter warmed me in ways a jacket couldn't."
Echo and Noah were typical protagonists. They had issues they're trying to hide from the world except from those who are really close to them. There are people that they assumed were out to ruin their lives only to be proved wrong. They were madly in love but were too dumb to let each other go think it's for the best. It's pretty much cliche so maybe some of you are asking why did I like the story... Individually, they were what readers expect them to read. But together, they were brilliant. I don't know how McGarry did it but she combined two ordinary characters and formed an amazing couple you can't help but put your bets on.
The build up towards their personal struggles was good. It was placed at the right places in the story and the other parts didn't felt like they were just fillers. Although their interaction with other people except Mrs. Collins weren't that much, other minor characters were still significant and wasn't just like those who were there to make the scene right. They needed to be there to make everything perfect and they were involved.
I wish we had the chance to meet Aires though. I'm pretty sure everyone would love him. I wish other characters especially Luke and Grace were also given more depth. I really want to know more about Grace's bitch attitude because sometimes, I think she cares.
The change in POVs were also great and gave us a chance to know more each character. I really love to see the difference on how both POVs were written and I personally love Noah's.
I'm sure Echo and Noah will get under your skin as soon as you start reading this. Just be prepared to feel the emotions McGarry made her characters felt as well as her readers.
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This copy was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my review in any way.
I couldn't finish this book for a few reasons. I liked the characters all right, but nothing holds my attention to the plot. Two teenagers are sorry for themselves, trying to get over their pasts and start a new life, blah blah nothing new there. A so-called 'bad boy' not really bad after all. Nothing new either—I would probably prefer an actual bad boy because who actually has those these days? A girl who hates her step-mother and blames her mom's problems on her—not true, and again, nothing new. She also has this 'bad past' that she can't remember because apparently, it was so bad that her mind blocked out the memory. Boring.
I also had a big problem with part of the plot. Don't people have Godparents these days? Or heck, relatives? Parents of three boys die in a car crash, and they automatically get put into foster care? I'm sure it happens, but really, they don't have one living relative, AT ALL? And I'm also sick of how many times I have to read that the foster care system is the worst thing in the world. I'm sure the are families who shouldn't have foster kids, yes, but I've personally known countless people who are the opposite and have great foster homes.
So yeah, for all these reasons I can't finish this book.
I also had a big problem with part of the plot. Don't people have Godparents these days? Or heck, relatives? Parents of three boys die in a car crash, and they automatically get put into foster care? I'm sure it happens, but really, they don't have one living relative, AT ALL? And I'm also sick of how many times I have to read that the foster care system is the worst thing in the world. I'm sure the are families who shouldn't have foster kids, yes, but I've personally known countless people who are the opposite and have great foster homes.
So yeah, for all these reasons I can't finish this book.