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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
I am at a 2.5 I guess.
Throughout this book I had to remind myself of the abuse Dillon was committing. It is so easy as an outsider to be so friggin annoyed by the 10th time Emily made excuses for Dillon but wouldn't trust Gavin. I was So. Over it. But truth be told, I think it is realistic. She essentially doesn't leave until he sexually assaults her. When given all the other opportunities I honestly don't believe that is the moment she would crack. But again, I know that being abused fucks with you. I also saw Gavin to be a bit to aggressive in the end. Like when that was her issue already, why would you perpetuate it 'alpha' or not. No means no (unless safewords are involved) and it didn't feel like Gavin always did that. But tbh I really loved Gavin. I expected him to have some dark secret or like sexual quirk so he was a little boring from that standpoint. But yeah, I started finding it hard to sympathize which in the end made me feel like a bad person.
Oh also. The narrator was Not for me. Sorry, but every 'other' voice including males, kids, and other females was cringe worthy. I didn't like hers as much either but oh well. I admit the narrator may have made my review even more negative but it is what it is.
Don't think I care about what happens next. Also might need to rethink love triangles if most of them are like this one
Throughout this book I had to remind myself of the abuse Dillon was committing. It is so easy as an outsider to be so friggin annoyed by the 10th time Emily made excuses for Dillon but wouldn't trust Gavin. I was So. Over it. But truth be told, I think it is realistic. She essentially doesn't leave until he sexually assaults her. When given all the other opportunities I honestly don't believe that is the moment she would crack. But again, I know that being abused fucks with you. I also saw Gavin to be a bit to aggressive in the end. Like when that was her issue already, why would you perpetuate it 'alpha' or not. No means no (unless safewords are involved) and it didn't feel like Gavin always did that. But tbh I really loved Gavin. I expected him to have some dark secret or like sexual quirk so he was a little boring from that standpoint. But yeah, I started finding it hard to sympathize which in the end made me feel like a bad person.
Oh also. The narrator was Not for me. Sorry, but every 'other' voice including males, kids, and other females was cringe worthy. I didn't like hers as much either but oh well. I admit the narrator may have made my review even more negative but it is what it is.
Don't think I care about what happens next. Also might need to rethink love triangles if most of them are like this one
Not sure how to rate this. Despite knowing everything happen before it did I was still really into it. Tons of angst. But every storyline capable in a romance is these two books. I even read one recently with the exact storyline. But I still had to read to the end. Sorta reminds me of beautiful oblivion. Not sure why but I think it's the level of emotion.
Cheating really blows in a book. Too much insecurity and stupidness, I can’t believe I made it through.
I think I’m reading too much dark mafia romance because this was too tame for me. I am also so used to dual POV with the main characters so this being written in 3rd person was hard to read. I don’t really like that with romance books. I don’t think I’ll read the 2nd book, this book was cheesy and awkward. Gavin and Emily’s relationship seemed forced.
HMMMM....
First off, Gavin is HOT...him and Olivia were the one and only things I really enjoyed about this book, I really loved Olivia's outspokenness and how she would yell at Emily for being an idiot.
I really did not like Emily's personality, I really wanted to PUNCH HER IN THE FACE. which really took away from my overall enjoyment of this book. Her and Dillon's relationship made me want to actually puke..the fact that she kept taking him back really pissed me off. Like just because she thought Gavin cheated on her doesnt mean she HAD to take Dillon back..she could of just been SINGLE and not get MARRIED. She really really annoyed me..there was a chapter where you find out she forgave DIllon for pushing her and calling her a whore and she was going to marry him even though she was in love with Gavin where I literally skipped over sentences because I was getting so mad at her!
After I finished and started the second book, there was a quote from the author about the book being dedicated to all the girls out there who felt like they didnt have a voice and so on and so forth. So now I kind of understand that the author made her like that on purpose, to show what some women are going through in real life so I kind of felt like an Ass for being so mad at Emily...but I still cant rate the book more than 3 starts just because of how made and annoyed I was getting because of Emily's personality and her weakness..it got me so mad!
But Gavin was really hot, I loved everything about him..he is the reason I wont give this book less than 3 stars because I really enjoyed his character and his personality. Also the scenes between him and Emily were awesome.
So yeah! Im hoping other people felt this way about Emily so that I dont feel like a complete ass
First off, Gavin is HOT...him and Olivia were the one and only things I really enjoyed about this book, I really loved Olivia's outspokenness and how she would yell at Emily for being an idiot.
I really did not like Emily's personality, I really wanted to PUNCH HER IN THE FACE. which really took away from my overall enjoyment of this book. Her and Dillon's relationship made me want to actually puke..the fact that she kept taking him back really pissed me off. Like just because she thought Gavin cheated on her doesnt mean she HAD to take Dillon back..she could of just been SINGLE and not get MARRIED. She really really annoyed me..there was a chapter where you find out she forgave DIllon for pushing her and calling her a whore and she was going to marry him even though she was in love with Gavin where I literally skipped over sentences because I was getting so mad at her!
After I finished and started the second book, there was a quote from the author about the book being dedicated to all the girls out there who felt like they didnt have a voice and so on and so forth. So now I kind of understand that the author made her like that on purpose, to show what some women are going through in real life so I kind of felt like an Ass for being so mad at Emily...but I still cant rate the book more than 3 starts just because of how made and annoyed I was getting because of Emily's personality and her weakness..it got me so mad!
But Gavin was really hot, I loved everything about him..he is the reason I wont give this book less than 3 stars because I really enjoyed his character and his personality. Also the scenes between him and Emily were awesome.
So yeah! Im hoping other people felt this way about Emily so that I dont feel like a complete ass
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*** Bottle Caps
“Here's to bottle caps,the Yankees, and 'birds', and most of all"...he paused and lowered his voice to a whisper.." and,most of all to a beautiful girl named Molly who refuses to believe the man-the man who loves her more than she'll ever know”
I seem to be the odd girl out here. The story was just OK for me. I wanted to love it, I really did but mostly found myself highly frustrated. And not in a "hot -n- bothered" kind of way.
Emily moves to New York to be near her boyfriend Dillon after her mother dies of Cancer. She is living with her college roommate and soon lands a job as a waitress. A food delivery with a side of fate leads her to Gavin Blake. Gavin, suffering from love at first site, makes no attempt to hide his interest in Emily. A night on the town with her boyfriend Dillon and a run in with Gavin will reveal that he is a friend of Dillon's. This in no way detours Gavin from his pursuit of Emily.... great friend right?
Soon Emily discovers that Dillon is not as he seems, he's actually a douchebag and a cheat. Enter sweet and charming Gavin. A love triangle ensues. Emily is torn. Having enough of Dillon's BS, Emily calls it quits and sleeps with Gavin. Everything is happy in Emily/Gavin land for a whole night until an ex shows up at Gavin's apartment and Emily is led to believe that he is no different than Dillon.
Dillon crawls back begging for forgiveness after Emily feels she has been scorned by Gavin. Emily has a decision to make and is driving everyone, especially me, crazy with her indecision as to what it is she really wants. Emily will need to decide if she wants to pursue a life with now fiance, douchebag Dillon or take a chance on Gavin who makes her feel everything she should feel.
Cliffhanger alert! We will need to wait for Pulse (Collide #2) to see what choice Emily will make.
*** Bottle Caps
“Here's to bottle caps,the Yankees, and 'birds', and most of all"...he paused and lowered his voice to a whisper.." and,most of all to a beautiful girl named Molly who refuses to believe the man-the man who loves her more than she'll ever know”
I seem to be the odd girl out here. The story was just OK for me. I wanted to love it, I really did but mostly found myself highly frustrated. And not in a "hot -n- bothered" kind of way.
Emily moves to New York to be near her boyfriend Dillon after her mother dies of Cancer. She is living with her college roommate and soon lands a job as a waitress. A food delivery with a side of fate leads her to Gavin Blake. Gavin, suffering from love at first site, makes no attempt to hide his interest in Emily. A night on the town with her boyfriend Dillon and a run in with Gavin will reveal that he is a friend of Dillon's. This in no way detours Gavin from his pursuit of Emily.... great friend right?
Soon Emily discovers that Dillon is not as he seems, he's actually a douchebag and a cheat. Enter sweet and charming Gavin. A love triangle ensues. Emily is torn. Having enough of Dillon's BS, Emily calls it quits and sleeps with Gavin. Everything is happy in Emily/Gavin land for a whole night until an ex shows up at Gavin's apartment and Emily is led to believe that he is no different than Dillon.
Dillon crawls back begging for forgiveness after Emily feels she has been scorned by Gavin. Emily has a decision to make and is driving everyone, especially me, crazy with her indecision as to what it is she really wants. Emily will need to decide if she wants to pursue a life with now fiance, douchebag Dillon or take a chance on Gavin who makes her feel everything she should feel.
Cliffhanger alert! We will need to wait for Pulse (Collide #2) to see what choice Emily will make.
3.5 Stars
I have a love/hate relationship with this book. Where to begin.....
Lets start with what I loved. I love a good 3-way, I mean, love triangle. This book has that going for it. Also, Gavin's pretty delicious. The plot/story line was good.
Now what I hated. The characters did not COMMUNICATE! AT ALL! Emily as a heroine is too wishy washy. She can turn a blind eye with Dillon, but Gavin, who treats her well, doesn't get the benefit of the doubt. Makes sense, right?
Knowing myself, I will read the next book. Lets hope Emily learns to se her words.
I have a love/hate relationship with this book. Where to begin.....
Lets start with what I loved. I love a good 3-way, I mean, love triangle. This book has that going for it. Also, Gavin's pretty delicious. The plot/story line was good.
Now what I hated. The characters did not COMMUNICATE! AT ALL! Emily as a heroine is too wishy washy. She can turn a blind eye with Dillon, but Gavin, who treats her well, doesn't get the benefit of the doubt. Makes sense, right?
Knowing myself, I will read the next book. Lets hope Emily learns to se her words.
This book was decent from a plot perspective but just waaaayyyy too long. And complete over use of adjectives and metaphors.