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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
I loved this novel. I read it over and over again. I cried so many times while reading. It made my heart hurt, but it was worth it in the end. Please give this book a try.
i think this is the first ever book that made me cry. like whyyy? haha #whitegirlbawling.
Por lo general no abandono los libros, pero estuve a punto de no terminar este. Lo termine únicamente porque ya había invertido una cantidad considerable de tiempo antes de que se volviera insufrible. La primera mitad del libro esta bien, es inverosímil, pero aceptable, se va creando un triangulo amoroso (que por momentos se convierte en un cuadrado), pero a la autora no se le ocurrió mejor manera para quitar a uno de los componentes que matar a su personaje, y no de cualquier manera, sino después de una gran pelea, fruto de un engaño... Y eso seria hasta aceptable si luego de la muerte la protagonista no continuara con su vida a los 2 meses de ver morir al padre de su hijo, y a uno de los amores de su vida, y es que en solo 10 días ya estaba mirando al otro amor de su vida sin camisa y con cara de deseo. ¿Arrepentimiento, dolor, culpa... que es eso? No importa que se tardara al principio los mismos dos meses para decirle a Chase que el era el padre, por respeto a Brandon que va...
This Book is easily in my top 10! I couldn't put it down. It's a lot like Beautiful Disaster and the love triangle is like Thoughtless/Effortless, but the story was all its own. I was giddy with happiness and then the next page I was crying my eyes out. The emotions this book deals with are incredible. I LOVED IT! Can't wait to read Chase's POV. Can't come soon enough :)
This was my second time reading this. This time, I actually finished it. I loved the triangle with Harper and Brandon and Chase, however, I threw the book across the room. The writing is beautiful a lot of the time, but there was just too much crammed into one book for me.
I've read a ton of reviews about this one. I think I lost brain cells after reading all the reviews. This is going on my to-never-fucking-read shelf.
I read what the book is about and this is very...what's the word? I'll just say "stupid" it's semi-insulting but not overly insulting.
I read what the book is about and this is very...what's the word? I'll just say "stupid" it's semi-insulting but not overly insulting.
I mean yeah there was a sad part but it wasn’t gut wrenching
Well. That was....interesting. If I had cared one bit about the characters in this story I would have been an emotional wreck. Instead I spent most of the time rolling my eyes. I'll most certainly be skipping book two.
SPOILERY BIT FOLLOWS...
Fun fact: The first time I met Molly McAdams I randomly started talking about how I REALLY dislike when authors do what she did to one of the characters in this book to resolve a love triangle. The look on her face was priceless AND totally spoiled the book for me. I just didn't expect it to happen to the one it happens to.
SPOILERY BIT FOLLOWS...
Fun fact: The first time I met Molly McAdams I randomly started talking about how I REALLY dislike when authors do what she did to one of the characters in this book to resolve a love triangle. The look on her face was priceless AND totally spoiled the book for me. I just didn't expect it to happen to the one it happens to.
***REVIEW EDIT: 9/17/2012 Contains Spoilers:
This will be the first time I have done this, drop a book rating after I posted my original review. My reason for this; I cannot let this story go and not in a good way at all. I keep thinking about the first half of the book compared to the second half. I LOVED the first half, loved the dynamics between Chase and Harper and even Harper and Brandon. I was prepared for the angst of the story and the emotional ride of what would happen with this love triangle and who would get the love of this young girl.
The more I think about what happened I just can't leave the book with my original rating. I can't let go of the fact that Chase died; he didn't just die to me he felt murdered. Not just the physical being in the story but his memory entirely! It seemed after he died that everyone just turned to Brandon as a replacement. Not just Harper, but Chase's own family just brushed the fact that he was gone aside and "Brandon you are like a son to us" blah blah blah. I absolutely hate the fact that it is mentioned that Liam looks nothing like his father. If you kill off this character who leaves behind a child, this kid should be the IMAGE of Chase! Ugh. Harper find her engagement ring and can't deal with it. What about saving the ring for your son to give to his fiance when he gets older. Maybe have a piece of his father.
Like, I said. I have never done this before but I can't let it go. I respect the author for trying something new but the angst and emotion I felt in the beginning of the book was lost once we lost Chase. I understand Brandon was the good guy but the end was too sweet, too perfect and just too wrong for me.
***Original REVIEW, September 8, 2012***
So waiting for the release of another book I decided I need a love triangle angst filled story fix. Low and behold Taking Chances was ALL over Goodreads so I checked it out.
Cover: LOVE IT
Synopsis: WTH? Here I come!
I dove right in expecting the angst of the story and what I got was so much more. MUCH MORE!
It will be hard to review this without giving away what needs to be revealed only when you read it for yourself.
This story is an emotional roller coaster that has some really tough parts to read. I had to literally put my Nook down and walk away from the story so I could pull myself together and continue reading.
The first half of this story moves like lighting and then it tapers off. It is perfect for the story telling; you need that chaos in the beginning to become emotionally invested with the characters and to get in Harper's head and you do. I was so confused and conflicted right along with her.
I will put a disclaimer on this book; if you are an emotional reader like myself, have tissues handy and someone to text or call for support. I was lucky I had that with a friend and some gals here on Goodreads as well as a short note from the author. By the way Molly, you need to figure out how to virtually send the wine and ice cream!
Taking Chances is aptly named for all the characters in the story do just that. Taking a chance and not knowing the outcome of your actions whether good or bad is what breathes life into our lives.
For me this quote is perfect for this story:
Review posted at: The Risqué Redhead Reads
This will be the first time I have done this, drop a book rating after I posted my original review. My reason for this; I cannot let this story go and not in a good way at all. I keep thinking about the first half of the book compared to the second half. I LOVED the first half, loved the dynamics between Chase and Harper and even Harper and Brandon. I was prepared for the angst of the story and the emotional ride of what would happen with this love triangle and who would get the love of this young girl.
The more I think about what happened I just can't leave the book with my original rating. I can't let go of the fact that Chase died; he didn't just die to me he felt murdered. Not just the physical being in the story but his memory entirely! It seemed after he died that everyone just turned to Brandon as a replacement. Not just Harper, but Chase's own family just brushed the fact that he was gone aside and "Brandon you are like a son to us" blah blah blah. I absolutely hate the fact that it is mentioned that Liam looks nothing like his father. If you kill off this character who leaves behind a child, this kid should be the IMAGE of Chase! Ugh. Harper find her engagement ring and can't deal with it. What about saving the ring for your son to give to his fiance when he gets older. Maybe have a piece of his father.
Like, I said. I have never done this before but I can't let it go. I respect the author for trying something new but the angst and emotion I felt in the beginning of the book was lost once we lost Chase. I understand Brandon was the good guy but the end was too sweet, too perfect and just too wrong for me.
***Original REVIEW, September 8, 2012***
So waiting for the release of another book I decided I need a love triangle angst filled story fix. Low and behold Taking Chances was ALL over Goodreads so I checked it out.
Cover: LOVE IT
Synopsis: WTH? Here I come!
I dove right in expecting the angst of the story and what I got was so much more. MUCH MORE!
It will be hard to review this without giving away what needs to be revealed only when you read it for yourself.
This story is an emotional roller coaster that has some really tough parts to read. I had to literally put my Nook down and walk away from the story so I could pull myself together and continue reading.
The first half of this story moves like lighting and then it tapers off. It is perfect for the story telling; you need that chaos in the beginning to become emotionally invested with the characters and to get in Harper's head and you do. I was so confused and conflicted right along with her.
I will put a disclaimer on this book; if you are an emotional reader like myself, have tissues handy and someone to text or call for support. I was lucky I had that with a friend and some gals here on Goodreads as well as a short note from the author. By the way Molly, you need to figure out how to virtually send the wine and ice cream!
Taking Chances is aptly named for all the characters in the story do just that. Taking a chance and not knowing the outcome of your actions whether good or bad is what breathes life into our lives.
For me this quote is perfect for this story:
"No matter how much I want it, I can't ask for a future with you because of what I did, it would be selfish."
Review posted at: The Risqué Redhead Reads
Esta historia se me hizo muyyyy irreal , odie a Harper . No entiendo cómo es que la autora ha escrito lo que pasa aquí con esta pareja , y el final es sencillamente ridículo , vivo en USA y por muy open mind que sean los anglosajones ninguno estaría contento con que a tu nieto le pongan el nombre del nuevo esposo de tu ex nuera , eso por decir lo menos . Pareciera que han perdido a alguien que no querían porque para permitir todo el montón de ridiculeces que aquí se narran , ufffffff . Mejor paro y paso página .