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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
this entire book was basically just filled. like the stuff that happened wasn’t really needed. the only part that i actually enjoyed was the ending. i don’t think i’m gonna continue this series cause i’m pretty unmotivated to
Liked this one more than the first book rather unexpectedly.
Not as good as the first book but I was still hooked.
3.5
the second books in series are always filler books that don't have a definitive start and end.
the second books in series are always filler books that don't have a definitive start and end.
Ok so Liz frustrated the hell out of me!! She was too much... Arrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh!!
Not to reveal too much, but this book starts off after Brady has won the primary election. Liz feels like she has done the noble thing by walking away from Brady and starting a relationship with Hayden. I was all for this. I was all like "Yippee!" But then she short changes him. I felt like she didn't give him a fair chance and he had to work so hard for her piddlywinks. Not fair. I felt so bad for him because based on Liz's internal monologue, I felt like she was using him as a space holder. And Hayden was so in love with her!! I was pissed a lot in this book, especially because once again she flip flopped between Brady and Hayden.
In the end though, Hayden pulled a real bitch ass stunt and I lost a lot of respect for him. I think I might even head over to the Team Brady camp. I'm not a full-fledged cult member yet lol, but maybe that will change in book 3.
Side note: I would really love to see more from Brady's POV. It's the only way he doesn't seem one dimensional to me. IMO. Cheers!
Not to reveal too much, but this book starts off after Brady has won the primary election. Liz feels like she has done the noble thing by walking away from Brady and starting a relationship with Hayden. I was all for this. I was all like "Yippee!" But then she short changes him. I felt like she didn't give him a fair chance and he had to work so hard for her piddlywinks. Not fair. I felt so bad for him because based on Liz's internal monologue, I felt like she was using him as a space holder. And Hayden was so in love with her!! I was pissed a lot in this book, especially because once again she flip flopped between Brady and Hayden.
In the end though, Hayden pulled a real bitch ass stunt and I lost a lot of respect for him. I think I might even head over to the Team Brady camp. I'm not a full-fledged cult member yet lol, but maybe that will change in book 3.
Side note: I would really love to see more from Brady's POV. It's the only way he doesn't seem one dimensional to me. IMO. Cheers!
Update 9/10/14 I read these books too fast and too close together to write a review. I think I'll save a review for the last one.
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Okay, seriously now. Need to get my grad work done, will review both these books after that :)
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Okay, seriously now. Need to get my grad work done, will review both these books after that :)
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Liz Dougherty’s intriguing story continues in On the Record. If you’ve read the previous book, you’ll recall that it ended in a cliffhanger. This sequel picks up a few months after. Brady Maxwell has won the November election to the House of Representatives. Liz is happy that he’s achieved his biggest wish. For her part, Liz has been working hard, both on her classes and on the college newspaper she works at. No one has managed to find out that Liz had a brief but intense relationship with Brady. She hopes to keep it that way.
Now that Liz is single, the doors are open for another guy to scoop her up. She develops a closer relationship with Hayden Lane, her boss. The two have been longtime friends. Liz has, in fact, had a crush on Hayden for years, from before she met Brady. As the attraction is rekindled, Liz decides to give Hayden a chance. He regrets not asking Liz on a date when he had the opportunity. Now Hayden is trying to rectify that. Liz has always thought of him as a pleasant, charismatic, and driven guy. They start dating. Unfortunately, the memory of Brady keeps Liz from becoming intimate with Hayden. She can’t stand to do more than kiss him. Hayden takes it in stride, but it's eating him up inside.
Even though it appears like it, Brady still isn’t out of the picture. Savannah Maxwell, Brady’s little sister, begins working at Liz’s college newspaper. There is a little awkwardness at first, but the two are set to become great friends. Liz feels a pang of jealousy when she finds out that Brady has a new girlfriend. She tries not to let it affect her. It definitely seems as if Liz will end up with Hayden. At his sister's wedding, Hayden shows Liz how much he loves her. Despite that, Liz is unable to completely let go of Brady’s memory. She is also haunted by the belief that she’s lying to Hayden by hiding the truth about Brady. Liz’s best friend, Victoria, agrees that she’ll have to tell Hayden the truth sooner or later.
Most of the principal characters introduced in the first book return in On the Record. We get to learn more about Hayden, Victoria, Justin, Clay Maxwell, and Professor Mires. They each get a decent amount of “screen time”. There are also significant newcomers, including Savannah, Massey, and Jamie Lane. Savannah’s role is prominent enough that she even gets her own romance subplot. I think the author did justice to all her characters. They were all well-developed, but we didn’t find out much about Brady’s temporary girlfriend. She was just a fill-in, so expanding her role wouldn’t have been wise. Victoria’s story arc is also comparably small, because there isn’t much trouble in her love life. She is quite the character, though.
I was really satisfied with this second installment in the Record trilogy. K.A. Linde’s knowledge of politics and journalism once again shows through. She also has a great familiarity with the setting, and skillfully handles a large cast of characters. There are enough of them that the book may have collapsed under their weight in the hands of a less talented author. This book won't disappoint you.
My rating: ★★★★ 1/2
4.5 stars - A fantastic page-turner!
Now that Liz is single, the doors are open for another guy to scoop her up. She develops a closer relationship with Hayden Lane, her boss. The two have been longtime friends. Liz has, in fact, had a crush on Hayden for years, from before she met Brady. As the attraction is rekindled, Liz decides to give Hayden a chance. He regrets not asking Liz on a date when he had the opportunity. Now Hayden is trying to rectify that. Liz has always thought of him as a pleasant, charismatic, and driven guy. They start dating. Unfortunately, the memory of Brady keeps Liz from becoming intimate with Hayden. She can’t stand to do more than kiss him. Hayden takes it in stride, but it's eating him up inside.
Even though it appears like it, Brady still isn’t out of the picture. Savannah Maxwell, Brady’s little sister, begins working at Liz’s college newspaper. There is a little awkwardness at first, but the two are set to become great friends. Liz feels a pang of jealousy when she finds out that Brady has a new girlfriend. She tries not to let it affect her. It definitely seems as if Liz will end up with Hayden. At his sister's wedding, Hayden shows Liz how much he loves her. Despite that, Liz is unable to completely let go of Brady’s memory. She is also haunted by the belief that she’s lying to Hayden by hiding the truth about Brady. Liz’s best friend, Victoria, agrees that she’ll have to tell Hayden the truth sooner or later.
Most of the principal characters introduced in the first book return in On the Record. We get to learn more about Hayden, Victoria, Justin, Clay Maxwell, and Professor Mires. They each get a decent amount of “screen time”. There are also significant newcomers, including Savannah, Massey, and Jamie Lane. Savannah’s role is prominent enough that she even gets her own romance subplot. I think the author did justice to all her characters. They were all well-developed, but we didn’t find out much about Brady’s temporary girlfriend. She was just a fill-in, so expanding her role wouldn’t have been wise. Victoria’s story arc is also comparably small, because there isn’t much trouble in her love life. She is quite the character, though.
I was really satisfied with this second installment in the Record trilogy. K.A. Linde’s knowledge of politics and journalism once again shows through. She also has a great familiarity with the setting, and skillfully handles a large cast of characters. There are enough of them that the book may have collapsed under their weight in the hands of a less talented author. This book won't disappoint you.
My rating: ★★★★ 1/2
4.5 stars - A fantastic page-turner!
lighthearted
medium-paced
I was hoping Brady was in this book more. So a bit disappointed. However, Liz and her emotions made up for it.