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tatyanavogt's review against another edition
2.0
Sooooo, this book isn't horrible. BUT I really struggled with the writing and the way the characters interacted. It felt very over the top and unreal which constantly took me out of the story. I also found them to be kind of annoying to read in general even though this is a story that I should like based off of its idea.
You have two characters with a history that haven't seen each other in years and come from completely different lifestyles. There is tension between them because of this but they are forced to be around each other and overcome there differences while falling for each other. I love opposites attract and force proximity romance but this one was just NOT for me.
You have two characters with a history that haven't seen each other in years and come from completely different lifestyles. There is tension between them because of this but they are forced to be around each other and overcome there differences while falling for each other. I love opposites attract and force proximity romance but this one was just NOT for me.
blackorchids's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is perhaps the first time I’ve ever read a young adult book and thought it was too young for me. The characters were fully teenagers, realistically so, in a way that I think a lot of YA novels don’t manage, and while I did find them aggravating or superficial at times, I do see this as a positive, in terms of writing. Tyson Trice is definitely a character you find yourself wanting to root for, and I did enjoy the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Murder, Blood, Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
fluffypancakes101's review against another edition
3.0
Yeah, it was sure something. It did take me quite a long time to read this book I would put it off a lot. It didn’t grab my attention until probably half way.
The switch up was crazy. But I would say this is a read if you’re bored or not .
I don’t have much to say about this book. Some parts were amazing tho. So I give this a 3.8. This book doesn’t deserve one star, like you would do better??
The switch up was crazy. But I would say this is a read if you’re bored or not .
I don’t have much to say about this book. Some parts were amazing tho. So I give this a 3.8. This book doesn’t deserve one star, like you would do better??
readingwithjaybird's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Young adult version of the classic black 90s films such as, Portic Justice meets Love and Basketball
pixiepages's review against another edition
4.0
Childhood best friends to enemies to lovers. I am here for it. They aren't the same innocent kids they once were. Tyson grew up in a bad neighborhood and has a group of bad friends that only leads to trouble. He survived a terrible family accident and now has to live in the Hills with Nandy. Nandy grew up in a wealthy upscale area. She has to keep her reputation intact. She will not let Tyson ruin her again. This was a good story about two worlds colliding.
jaydionne's review against another edition
2.0
Lol, this book is the poster child of why YA romance gets a bad wrap. These children tore my nerves all the way down. Especially that little girl. Like I always say…read this if you want, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
lauren_soderberg's review against another edition
3.0
Whitney D. Grandison’s ‘A Love Hate Thing’ is a coming-of-age tale revolving around a girl named Nandy and a boy named Trice. Childhood playmates, Nandy and Trice haven’t seen each other for ten years. When Trice suddenly moves in with Nandy’s family, he’s changed, and so has Nandy. As they both try to adjust to their new normal, they’ll rediscover the friendship they once had, plus a whole lot more.
There are a lot of things I liked about this novel, one of which is how it takes on socioeconomic issues, domestic violence, trauma, and the importance of family. That said, I just did not understand the flip-flopping of Nandy’s behavior. She was so hot and cold with Trice, and there wasn’t enough exposition to help me understand her motivations and feelings. In fact, because of this, I found myself rooting for Trice and Shayne more than I did for Trice and Nandy. There were also a few time jumps between chapters that left me feeling confused as to where the characters were at emotionally. In my opinion, sometimes there needed to be a Trice chapter instead of a Nandy chapter, and vice versa.
It’s a good story, I just was left wanting more character development and more depth. There are some really beautiful moments in the book, and I would have liked to see more moments like that.
**Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**
There are a lot of things I liked about this novel, one of which is how it takes on socioeconomic issues, domestic violence, trauma, and the importance of family. That said, I just did not understand the flip-flopping of Nandy’s behavior. She was so hot and cold with Trice, and there wasn’t enough exposition to help me understand her motivations and feelings. In fact, because of this, I found myself rooting for Trice and Shayne more than I did for Trice and Nandy. There were also a few time jumps between chapters that left me feeling confused as to where the characters were at emotionally. In my opinion, sometimes there needed to be a Trice chapter instead of a Nandy chapter, and vice versa.
It’s a good story, I just was left wanting more character development and more depth. There are some really beautiful moments in the book, and I would have liked to see more moments like that.
**Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**
mq1ne's review against another edition
3.0
“We used to do and lie there for hours. It was just you and me against the world.”
“When you love someone and they die , sometimes you close yourself off. You don’t wanna love anyone after that , because the pain of losing them hurts too much.”
3.5 stars , I felt as though Nancy was really bitchy and fake at the start , she wasn’t a good mc in my opinion , i was chill with trice though , he’s your typical moody kid who has been through a lot , but a few things for him was very rushed. Thankfully , this book is written in both the mc’s point of views , so i got to see the way they developed , how sometimes not everyone could be trusted. It wasn’t the best read from Whitney but i managed to finish it in 3 sittings.
“When you love someone and they die , sometimes you close yourself off. You don’t wanna love anyone after that , because the pain of losing them hurts too much.”
3.5 stars , I felt as though Nancy was really bitchy and fake at the start , she wasn’t a good mc in my opinion , i was chill with trice though , he’s your typical moody kid who has been through a lot , but a few things for him was very rushed. Thankfully , this book is written in both the mc’s point of views , so i got to see the way they developed , how sometimes not everyone could be trusted. It wasn’t the best read from Whitney but i managed to finish it in 3 sittings.