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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I'm starting to think that maybe Jenn Bennett's books are just not for me.
Thanks to Simon Pulse for the ARC!
I really, really, really loved "The Anatomical Shape of a Heart", so I was excited to read another book by Jenn Bennett. Sadly, this one didn't work for me. Once again, it's a story about young people falling in love and going after their dreams, but... For some reason, I didn't fall in love with them. And I'm frustrated, because I really wanted to.
At first, it sounded so interesting. A small town, mother and daughter coming back after a few years, talking to people they haven't been in contact since they left... A curse. An old best friend who's suddenly very rude. An accident. Lots of lies... And plans.
Honestly, I thought I would love this story.
But I was at 49% and still wasn't feeling that *sparkle*, you know? I was waiting for something to happen... And they were just going though the same issues over and over... I kept reading it anyway, because I was hoping that maybe the ending would surprise me. And it didn't. :(
I think young readers will probably enjoy this read, but it's not the kind of book that I would recommend to older readers too.
I really, really, really loved "The Anatomical Shape of a Heart", so I was excited to read another book by Jenn Bennett. Sadly, this one didn't work for me. Once again, it's a story about young people falling in love and going after their dreams, but... For some reason, I didn't fall in love with them. And I'm frustrated, because I really wanted to.
At first, it sounded so interesting. A small town, mother and daughter coming back after a few years, talking to people they haven't been in contact since they left... A curse. An old best friend who's suddenly very rude. An accident. Lots of lies... And plans.
Honestly, I thought I would love this story.
But I was at 49% and still wasn't feeling that *sparkle*, you know? I was waiting for something to happen... And they were just going though the same issues over and over... I kept reading it anyway, because I was hoping that maybe the ending would surprise me. And it didn't. :(
I think young readers will probably enjoy this read, but it's not the kind of book that I would recommend to older readers too.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Definitely not my favorite Jenn Bennett book, but it was interesting to read. One thing I do enjoy about Jenn Bennett books is that she usually gives the main characters unique hobbies. The romance was "so so" in my opinion. Sure, it's interesting to follow a friendship to second chance romance situation and you can tell Jenn Bennett worked at developing this relationship, but it didn't catch my attention that much. However, I was intrigued with the complex relationship with Josie and her mom. Overall, this book was just okay to me. Maybe I outgrew YA books now, but it didn't hit the mark compared to Jenn Bennett's previous books.
***3.5 stars. This was really cute, but didn’t feel special to me in any way.
this gave me very much rory and jess vibes from gilmore girls. besides for the dragged on plot and cliché characters, i had fun with this!