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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Because this one is inspired by Taurus which is MY star sign, I had high expectations, especially after Archer’s Voice.
This one did not disappoint! I love Kyland and his development throughout the story.
This one did not disappoint! I love Kyland and his development throughout the story.
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The main characters were very likable.
Soooo a bit disappointed with this book. I read Mia Sheridan's other book, Archers Voice, and LOVEDDDD ITTTT. I was so sure this would be up to the same standards as that, and I was so wrong. I liked the story and the concept of this book but it did not pan out as wonderfully as I had hoped.
The writing wasn't bad, because she is a good writer, however, it was a bit too cheesy and angsty for me. Some of the lines were making me cringe and totally made the book lose its spark.
Here are just two examples I wrote down that made me roll my eyes.
"His masculinity seemed to fill the trailer" - Basically ANYTHING Kyland did, even at the very beginning of the book had Tenleigh swooning and ready to pounce on him.
Another quote, " He tasted like the remnants of salt from our sandwiches and something deeper and more masculine: NEED"
I THINK I LITERALLY SCOFFED AND MADE A NOISE AT THAT LAST LINE. It was just soooo extra and dramatic at times. Maybe the author was TRYING to capture young love and how angsty and dramatic it can be? It was just not doing it for me.
Im totally okay with instant love but this just came out of nowhere.
Tenleigh sees Kyland kissing some girl in the woods in the beginning pages of the book and then all of a sudden gets SOO turned on .....
Then obviously they are always bumping into each other and hanging out. Kyland has the same thoughts about how gorgeous he is but no wait he can't be thinking such things... but oh she's so hot... Basically some kinda cheesy inner dialogue.
Also just wanna say, they have sex in this book (a few times) and Tenleigh is a virgin. YET somehow, Kyland has the magic ability to make her orgasm just like that even though shes never done anything like this before..... Is that realistic? I want to ask other people, because I doubt it is THAT EASY. Also not to mention your first time or even first 3 times having sex ever using hurts a bit!!
But NOPE, HERE SHE IS RIDING THE KYLAND WIENER like it's no big deal...
SOOO those were just a few things that bothered me. It wasn't horrible but the flow kept getting interrupted by cheesy and overdramatic lines.
The writing wasn't bad, because she is a good writer, however, it was a bit too cheesy and angsty for me. Some of the lines were making me cringe and totally made the book lose its spark.
Here are just two examples I wrote down that made me roll my eyes.
"His masculinity seemed to fill the trailer" - Basically ANYTHING Kyland did, even at the very beginning of the book had Tenleigh swooning and ready to pounce on him.
Another quote, " He tasted like the remnants of salt from our sandwiches and something deeper and more masculine: NEED"
I THINK I LITERALLY SCOFFED AND MADE A NOISE AT THAT LAST LINE. It was just soooo extra and dramatic at times. Maybe the author was TRYING to capture young love and how angsty and dramatic it can be? It was just not doing it for me.
Im totally okay with instant love but this just came out of nowhere.
Tenleigh sees Kyland kissing some girl in the woods in the beginning pages of the book and then all of a sudden gets SOO turned on .....
Then obviously they are always bumping into each other and hanging out. Kyland has the same thoughts about how gorgeous he is but no wait he can't be thinking such things... but oh she's so hot... Basically some kinda cheesy inner dialogue.
Also just wanna say, they have sex in this book (a few times) and Tenleigh is a virgin. YET somehow, Kyland has the magic ability to make her orgasm just like that even though shes never done anything like this before..... Is that realistic? I want to ask other people, because I doubt it is THAT EASY. Also not to mention your first time or even first 3 times having sex ever using hurts a bit!!
But NOPE, HERE SHE IS RIDING THE KYLAND WIENER like it's no big deal...
SOOO those were just a few things that bothered me. It wasn't horrible but the flow kept getting interrupted by cheesy and overdramatic lines.
This book made me so emotional the entire time I was reading it. It’s so easy for me to forget that people live in poverty like this. I just felt for Kyland and Tenleigh and all of the people living in poverty in the Appalachian mountains in real life. Life is already hard enough and it breaks my heart people have to live like this.
I’ve noticed a trend in Mia Sheridan books. Two people fall in love and then something breaks them apart and then they reunite towards the end of the book. I’m always on edge for the moment they break apart. I’m glad this one wasn’t too bad because they technically waited for each other but UM… When Kyland said THAT… I was like you’re done, you’re done.
Overall another great emotional read by MS. I’m obsessed with her and the way she makes me feel and how unique all of her stories are.
I’ve noticed a trend in Mia Sheridan books. Two people fall in love and then something breaks them apart and then they reunite towards the end of the book. I’m always on edge for the moment they break apart. I’m glad this one wasn’t too bad because they technically waited for each other but UM… When Kyland said THAT… I was like you’re done, you’re done.
Overall another great emotional read by MS. I’m obsessed with her and the way she makes me feel and how unique all of her stories are.
Finally, it's been like a month since my last five star read. I was well overdue. Although Kyland seems almost too perfect, he made some really bad choices. I understand why he did what he did. Such a selfless soul. I loved Tenleigh and Ky's love story. Mia brings her usual angst, hot sexy times, and unforgettable characters even the side ones. Highly recommend this book!
medium-paced
It's been a very, very long time since I've started and finished a book in the same day. Normally, I'm pushing myself through books that are mundane or all feel the same. Honestly, that's what I was expecting from Kyland. I've become jaded and cynical.
Then I picked up the book. And... My God. This book is more than a romance book. I almost feel like it shouldn't have that title. It deserves recognition for the feelings, the messages, the lessons, the unrelenting truth within its pages.
Kyland is truly one of a kind. Not just the book, but the character. He's... There aren't words. His unbelievable perseverance is almost too much to handle. The things he surpasses, the obstacles he overcomes... Honestly, it breaks my heart to even think about it. Because I know there are people, kids, living this truth every day and I wish I could save them.
Tenleigh... She is so tenacious, strong willed, loving, giving, compassionate, fierce yet so gentle... She was another one that had everything stacked against her. And somehow, she kept hope alive.
I'm not the type of reader that highlights as I read, but this book? I highlighted. There were moments, times when the words strung together so perfectly, that I had to stop and just think, "Damn, this is so true it's painful."
And that's what this book is. It's honest and raw and truthful and painful and beautiful and ugly... But mostly. It's hopeful.
There are quotes that I'd love to put here to illustrate the perfection that is this book, but, really, you should experience them as you experience the book.
And that's what this book is. An experience. One that'll stay with you long after you turn the last page. Long after you wish that Kyland and Tenleigh were still alive on the pages in front of you.
Then I picked up the book. And... My God. This book is more than a romance book. I almost feel like it shouldn't have that title. It deserves recognition for the feelings, the messages, the lessons, the unrelenting truth within its pages.
Kyland is truly one of a kind. Not just the book, but the character. He's... There aren't words. His unbelievable perseverance is almost too much to handle. The things he surpasses, the obstacles he overcomes... Honestly, it breaks my heart to even think about it. Because I know there are people, kids, living this truth every day and I wish I could save them.
Tenleigh... She is so tenacious, strong willed, loving, giving, compassionate, fierce yet so gentle... She was another one that had everything stacked against her. And somehow, she kept hope alive.
I'm not the type of reader that highlights as I read, but this book? I highlighted. There were moments, times when the words strung together so perfectly, that I had to stop and just think, "Damn, this is so true it's painful."
And that's what this book is. It's honest and raw and truthful and painful and beautiful and ugly... But mostly. It's hopeful.
There are quotes that I'd love to put here to illustrate the perfection that is this book, but, really, you should experience them as you experience the book.
And that's what this book is. An experience. One that'll stay with you long after you turn the last page. Long after you wish that Kyland and Tenleigh were still alive on the pages in front of you.
2.5
Mis expectativas eran demasiado altas después de leer La voz de Archer.
No es que el libro no me haya gustado, ha estado bien, pero no he llegado a meterme en la piel de los personajes, no he llegado a vivir la historia con ellos, no me he llegado a enamorar de los personajes. Aún así, me parece que se habla de temas muy interesantes y que se hacen reflexiones importantes.
Por supuesto, seguiré leyendo más novelas de la autora, porque La voz de Archer me enamoró por completo y espero encontrar alguna otra joya entre sus libros.
Mis expectativas eran demasiado altas después de leer La voz de Archer.
No es que el libro no me haya gustado, ha estado bien, pero no he llegado a meterme en la piel de los personajes, no he llegado a vivir la historia con ellos, no me he llegado a enamorar de los personajes. Aún así, me parece que se habla de temas muy interesantes y que se hacen reflexiones importantes.
Por supuesto, seguiré leyendo más novelas de la autora, porque La voz de Archer me enamoró por completo y espero encontrar alguna otra joya entre sus libros.
4.5 stars.
There is so much that I love about this book but I feel like some things can’t be explained, some things are far beyond the platitude of words and need to be felt. Profoundly, intimately and unapologetically.
There is suffering but also selflessness, anger and love, destitution and riches. This book is one beautiful antithesis about life, choices and people. I was pulled in from the beginning and simply could not let go. I couldn’t have even if I wanted to. Somewhere in Kentucky, people spent a lifetime with cracked hearts and those cracks were against all odds filled with love and goodness. Those who have the least are those who indeed have the most.
There is so much that I love about this book but I feel like some things can’t be explained, some things are far beyond the platitude of words and need to be felt. Profoundly, intimately and unapologetically.
There is suffering but also selflessness, anger and love, destitution and riches. This book is one beautiful antithesis about life, choices and people. I was pulled in from the beginning and simply could not let go. I couldn’t have even if I wanted to. Somewhere in Kentucky, people spent a lifetime with cracked hearts and those cracks were against all odds filled with love and goodness. Those who have the least are those who indeed have the most.
*3.75* I loved reading this book. I loved the setting, and the young love. I appreciated the message of hardship, of finding those small things to bring you joy despite life dragging you down.
Yes it was cliché, melodramatic, sappy, and completely unrealistic, but I still enjoyed reading about characters who sacrifice all for someone they love.
Yes it was cliché, melodramatic, sappy, and completely unrealistic, but I still enjoyed reading about characters who sacrifice all for someone they love.
The size of your home, your car, your wallet, doesn't have one single thing to do with the size of your life.Although, having universal healthcare so that you're not terrified that the slightest cough will send you into financial ruin, would be a nice as well.