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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Great book but I did not like the ending. Both FMC and MMC had the goal of college/escaping poverty. They did find their happiness and are out of severe poverty but they did not leave the town and could have been more financially stable in a different city/better jobs
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kyland is such an underrated mmc. Slowburn. Predictable plot but still loved it.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Kyland and Tenleigh’s struggle with poverty was a beautiful story of love and hope and finding peace in the small things. Somewhat predictable but Mia always writes a beautiful love story.
That was so intense and heartbreaking. Kyland is seriously one of my favorite heroes--- strong-willed, tenacious and loves very deeply.
Kyland and Tenleigh fit each other. Together, they make such a wonderful couple. I loved how it started with Kyland fighting his feelings for Ten and then ended up giving up everything for her and sacrificing for her... Even broke his heart for her. What a selfless hero.
And then, when Kyland dropped this chilling, moving, heart-stopping words--- “I do go to hell. Every day. For you.”
Kyland and Tenleigh fit each other. Together, they make such a wonderful couple. I loved how it started with Kyland fighting his feelings for Ten and then ended up giving up everything for her and sacrificing for her... Even broke his heart for her. What a selfless hero.
And then, when Kyland dropped this chilling, moving, heart-stopping words--- “I do go to hell. Every day. For you.”
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
While I have heard a lot about Mia Sheridan's books, this is actually the first one I have read. This is a high school age love story with a heavy influence from the setting. Poverty does not seem to cover the hardships of living in this small mining town in Kentucky. The main characters Tenleigh and Kyland live in the mountains with little to no electricity or running water and often go hungry. Both characters strive to be the best in school so they can win themselves the opportunity to escape their town, but their plans for the future start to morph when they become friends and eventually more.
I was hooked throughout the first half of this book. It was written in a way that was easy to read and digest quickly and made me want to read more and more in one sitting. Sadly, I grew frustrated as the story progressed. It felt very predictable and cliche. The main conflict can be boiled down to the infamous miscommunication trope, which I am personally not a fan of.
On a smaller and more personal note, I did not like how much importance virginity was given in this book. It was brought up often and only in reference to the female main character. One specific line in reference to her virginity: "Tenleigh, someday you're going to meet a man who wants to give you a life, a man who wants to give you everything he has to offer. And I'm not going to take the thing that's yours to give him as a gift." I hated this line. In this day and age, we are trying to debunk this societal pressure towards women and it was cringe-worthy just how often it was reiterated in this book. Personal preference but it definitely pulled me out of the story a number of times.
All of this being said, I still enjoyed this book. It was good, not great, but still had fun moments. There were sections where the two characters would talk about different books they read and it gave me a lot of recommendations. I really connected with Tenleigh's journey, it was raw and inspiring, and worth the read despite my criticisms.
I was hooked throughout the first half of this book. It was written in a way that was easy to read and digest quickly and made me want to read more and more in one sitting. Sadly, I grew frustrated as the story progressed. It felt very predictable and cliche. The main conflict can be boiled down to the infamous miscommunication trope, which I am personally not a fan of.
On a smaller and more personal note, I did not like how much importance virginity was given in this book. It was brought up often and only in reference to the female main character. One specific line in reference to her virginity: "Tenleigh, someday you're going to meet a man who wants to give you a life, a man who wants to give you everything he has to offer. And I'm not going to take the thing that's yours to give him as a gift." I hated this line. In this day and age, we are trying to debunk this societal pressure towards women and it was cringe-worthy just how often it was reiterated in this book. Personal preference but it definitely pulled me out of the story a number of times.
All of this being said, I still enjoyed this book. It was good, not great, but still had fun moments. There were sections where the two characters would talk about different books they read and it gave me a lot of recommendations. I really connected with Tenleigh's journey, it was raw and inspiring, and worth the read despite my criticisms.
Tropes: friends to lovers, second chance, small town, emotional
This book was such an emotional read. Mia Sheridan does such an amazing job at making me feel emotionally attached to her characters and the plot and that was no different with this book. Tenleigh and Kyland are both from a small town and don't have a great home life. They are also both competing for the same scholarship so they're finally able to leave their small town and go to college. But things get complicated when they start to fall for each other. This was SO angsty. You could seriously feel the tension as both characters noticed they were starting to fall for each other. This was seriously such a good book. Writing this review makes me think about all the things I love about it like the characters, the relationship, the tension, the plot, EVERYTHING. If you're looking for an emotional, second chance, destined to be together romance check out Kyland!
This book was such an emotional read. Mia Sheridan does such an amazing job at making me feel emotionally attached to her characters and the plot and that was no different with this book. Tenleigh and Kyland are both from a small town and don't have a great home life. They are also both competing for the same scholarship so they're finally able to leave their small town and go to college. But things get complicated when they start to fall for each other. This was SO angsty. You could seriously feel the tension as both characters noticed they were starting to fall for each other. This was seriously such a good book. Writing this review makes me think about all the things I love about it like the characters, the relationship, the tension, the plot, EVERYTHING. If you're looking for an emotional, second chance, destined to be together romance check out Kyland!
Everyone needs a Kyland who loves them as much as he loves Tenleigh.
The time gap was not unexpected but it felt a little rushed at the end. I wish the author would have spent more time there on the four years later reconciliation, rather than them practically just jumping back into bed together.
Overall a heartwarming, moving read about the lengths a man will go for the love of his life.
The time gap was not unexpected but it felt a little rushed at the end. I wish the author would have spent more time there on the four years later reconciliation, rather than them practically just jumping back into bed together.
Overall a heartwarming, moving read about the lengths a man will go for the love of his life.