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melly2966's review
5.0
It was so amazing getting to see everyone as an adult and parent!! I freaking love Asher and November and LOVED their kids and all the other kids!!! I just wish that the sisters and cousins were around more in this book but I know that they will be in the next books! Can't wait for Until Jax!!!!!!!!
mathhrv's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
lonechastesoul's review
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
caseroo7's review
3.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
Until July is the first book in the Until Her series by Aurora Rose Reynolds. This series is a next generation spin-off from her Until series, and features the children of the Until series characters. I hadn't read the Until series before reading Until July, and I didn't have any problems reading this book as a standalone. I think that fans of the Until series will enjoy seeing familiar faces and getting to know the kids better, but it isn't necessary to have read those books before this one. While I liked this book, I did have some issues with it. Until July left me with mixed feelings, but I did enjoy it.
July Mayson and Wes Silver never expected for their first encounter to lead them to more. It wasn't exactly a fairy-tale beginning when July almost ran him off the road on her motorcycle and then tased him. But they both felt a connection and couldn't forget the other. But their disastrous beginning leads to them wanting to see where things go. As they begin to get to know each other better, they find themselves facing more obstacles than they ever expected. Though things between them don't seem to ever go smoothly, they can't help but feel more for each other than they have ever felt before. But can they get through everything together, or will they eventually be torn apart with everything they have to face?
Ok so my biggest issues in this story were sadly with the characters. I like a hot and sexy alpha as much as the next girl, but there is a fine line between commanding and a total jerk. Wes had his moments with both. At times he was super protective of July and it was really hot how he wanted to claim and possess her. Then other times he was just flat out rude and a complete jerk. I was so torn with how I felt about him, but for the most part he was just really passionate about July and I understood that. I didn't like when he went overboard, but it wasn't constant. July annoyed me at times, and did some really stupid things. I wanted to shake her on more than one occasion and found myself rolling my eyes at her several times. But she also had her great moments, and I really liked her with Wes. I felt like these two really did have a connection though and there was a lot of chemistry between them.
My other big issue with this book was how rapidly everything happened. To say that this was a case of insta-love is an understatement. These two went from strangers to a horrible date, and almost immediately to in love with each other. It was ever referenced in the book several times how quickly things moved for these two, and I found it completely unbelievable. I really wish that we had been able to see these two really fall in love with each other, but it was just so rushed and happened so fast that we really missed seeing that happen. I would have loved to see more of these two getting to know one another and how they merged their worlds together as their relationship strengthened, but I honestly felt like when it came to these two being together it was just too easy. They had drama and obstacles don't get me wrong, but at the same time things were always smoothed over relatively easy and July pretty much just went along with whatever Wes did without putting up much of a fight. I did like that most of the issues for these two were outside their relationship, but I also thought that some of it was just not real because of how much of a non-issue these huge life changes were made out to be. I liked these two together, and I did like a lot of the secondary characters. Despite my issues with this book, I did find it entertaining and I will read more from Aurora Rose Reynolds in the future. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series about July's cousin Jax.
**ARC Provided by TRSOR Promotions**
Until July is the first book in the Until Her series by Aurora Rose Reynolds. This series is a next generation spin-off from her Until series, and features the children of the Until series characters. I hadn't read the Until series before reading Until July, and I didn't have any problems reading this book as a standalone. I think that fans of the Until series will enjoy seeing familiar faces and getting to know the kids better, but it isn't necessary to have read those books before this one. While I liked this book, I did have some issues with it. Until July left me with mixed feelings, but I did enjoy it.
July Mayson and Wes Silver never expected for their first encounter to lead them to more. It wasn't exactly a fairy-tale beginning when July almost ran him off the road on her motorcycle and then tased him. But they both felt a connection and couldn't forget the other. But their disastrous beginning leads to them wanting to see where things go. As they begin to get to know each other better, they find themselves facing more obstacles than they ever expected. Though things between them don't seem to ever go smoothly, they can't help but feel more for each other than they have ever felt before. But can they get through everything together, or will they eventually be torn apart with everything they have to face?
Ok so my biggest issues in this story were sadly with the characters. I like a hot and sexy alpha as much as the next girl, but there is a fine line between commanding and a total jerk. Wes had his moments with both. At times he was super protective of July and it was really hot how he wanted to claim and possess her. Then other times he was just flat out rude and a complete jerk. I was so torn with how I felt about him, but for the most part he was just really passionate about July and I understood that. I didn't like when he went overboard, but it wasn't constant. July annoyed me at times, and did some really stupid things. I wanted to shake her on more than one occasion and found myself rolling my eyes at her several times. But she also had her great moments, and I really liked her with Wes. I felt like these two really did have a connection though and there was a lot of chemistry between them.
My other big issue with this book was how rapidly everything happened. To say that this was a case of insta-love is an understatement. These two went from strangers to a horrible date, and almost immediately to in love with each other. It was ever referenced in the book several times how quickly things moved for these two, and I found it completely unbelievable. I really wish that we had been able to see these two really fall in love with each other, but it was just so rushed and happened so fast that we really missed seeing that happen. I would have loved to see more of these two getting to know one another and how they merged their worlds together as their relationship strengthened, but I honestly felt like when it came to these two being together it was just too easy. They had drama and obstacles don't get me wrong, but at the same time things were always smoothed over relatively easy and July pretty much just went along with whatever Wes did without putting up much of a fight. I did like that most of the issues for these two were outside their relationship, but I also thought that some of it was just not real because of how much of a non-issue these huge life changes were made out to be. I liked these two together, and I did like a lot of the secondary characters. Despite my issues with this book, I did find it entertaining and I will read more from Aurora Rose Reynolds in the future. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series about July's cousin Jax.
**ARC Provided by TRSOR Promotions**
ameserole's review
3.0
It has been a while since I've read a book by Aurora and it doesn't surprise me one bit that I read two of her books this weekend already. They were both so good and they were both sort of apart of this series. Just wait for the next review guys. Hopefully it will make sense?!?
Until July was everything I needed on a Saturday morning. I could've done with out the whole insta love that went on.. but I did end up loving both July and Wes so freaking much that I quickly glossed over that little fact. July was a pretty likable character. She was kind of funny but boy did she have a quick temper. She was kind of hot and cold that I just want to say that she was likable.. and that she didn't rub me the wrong way.
Then there was Wes, who is the typical alpha male in these kind of romance books. He was secretive and hot.. but he equally pissed me off from time to time. It was mostly just their behaviors that irked me. His was typical and predictable.. whereas July seemed borderline bipolar to me. Okay, not that dramatic but she just annoyed me when she constantly changed from happy to mad to happy all over again. Maybe she was just an emotional character.. or maybe I just lack emotions and I'm really a robot.
Overall, after I read the book.. I feel like it was missing something. I don't really know what that something is.. but that's how I feel. Maybe I just wanted more from these characters.. or even the other characters that were introduce. I don't really know. I'm confused about how I feel. Maybe I need coffee or a nap and rethink about this review. Either way I'm going to move onto the second book and pray that it's a lot better and doesn't leave me wanting.
Until July was everything I needed on a Saturday morning. I could've done with out the whole insta love that went on.. but I did end up loving both July and Wes so freaking much that I quickly glossed over that little fact. July was a pretty likable character. She was kind of funny but boy did she have a quick temper. She was kind of hot and cold that I just want to say that she was likable.. and that she didn't rub me the wrong way.
Then there was Wes, who is the typical alpha male in these kind of romance books. He was secretive and hot.. but he equally pissed me off from time to time. It was mostly just their behaviors that irked me. His was typical and predictable.. whereas July seemed borderline bipolar to me. Okay, not that dramatic but she just annoyed me when she constantly changed from happy to mad to happy all over again. Maybe she was just an emotional character.. or maybe I just lack emotions and I'm really a robot.
Overall, after I read the book.. I feel like it was missing something. I don't really know what that something is.. but that's how I feel. Maybe I just wanted more from these characters.. or even the other characters that were introduce. I don't really know. I'm confused about how I feel. Maybe I need coffee or a nap and rethink about this review. Either way I'm going to move onto the second book and pray that it's a lot better and doesn't leave me wanting.
sesanders96's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
sydney_09's review
2.0
**Minor Spoiler*
I was excited to read this book and I have read other books by this author but I was so disappointed. The plot in this book was super jumpy and incomplete. It seemed like a poorly written f*ck fest. I expected much more from her. The characters didn't go in depth at all in my opinion. The good part of the book was literally at the last part where July gets kidnapped. The second star would simply be for an alternative method of creating a family which I appreciate. Otherwise I am not impressed. I can't stand how Wes goes all ape man possessive over July's body it seemed poorly convinced in this story since there is little history about his other relationships. Not worth my time.
I would recommend Until November though that one was good.
I was excited to read this book and I have read other books by this author but I was so disappointed. The plot in this book was super jumpy and incomplete. It seemed like a poorly written f*ck fest. I expected much more from her. The characters didn't go in depth at all in my opinion. The good part of the book was literally at the last part where July gets kidnapped. The second star would simply be for an alternative method of creating a family which I appreciate. Otherwise I am not impressed. I can't stand how Wes goes all ape man possessive over July's body it seemed poorly convinced in this story since there is little history about his other relationships. Not worth my time.
I would recommend Until November though that one was good.
kate_and_books's review against another edition
WTF did I just read? BIG DNF @ 28%.
So I read the sample and thought yay OTT just what I'm looking for. Need to read something funny.
Boy was I disappointed.....
So the Until Series is one of my favorites and to be honest I don't really know where to start on this one. But I'll try.
July Mayson is the eldest of Asher and November. She is a vet and loves to ride her motorbike. Due to checking a hot dude out she manges to dodge a bird and nearly tasers the H.
Wes Silver is a DICK. Not much else to say really. He and his brothers are in a MC.
He invites July out on a date then ignores her. She goes home. He accuses her of sleeping with her cousin Jax. Ewww, hello really?
The way he acts towards her at the camp party. July you should have given up after the date fiasco. Up to where I DNF it she can hold her own. Now there is being domiant like Asher and there is Wes.
The story line has potential but really killing off so many dogs. I mean July is obviously a vet there must be something that she can do. I felt as if the story was all over the place. Is this a MC book? NA? I'm confused. I also think that I have fallen on my head and have broke something as I really do not like it.
Now I can assure you that I am in the minority here. If any of the others come out then I will give them a try but I just can't do this. Please note that this is my personal opinion and I don't like to have too much stupid factor in my book.
So I read the sample and thought yay OTT just what I'm looking for. Need to read something funny.
Boy was I disappointed.....
So the Until Series is one of my favorites and to be honest I don't really know where to start on this one. But I'll try.
July Mayson is the eldest of Asher and November. She is a vet and loves to ride her motorbike. Due to checking a hot dude out she manges to dodge a bird and nearly tasers the H.
Wes Silver is a DICK. Not much else to say really. He and his brothers are in a MC.
He invites July out on a date then ignores her. She goes home. He accuses her of sleeping with her cousin Jax. Ewww, hello really?
The way he acts towards her at the camp party. July you should have given up after the date fiasco. Up to where I DNF it she can hold her own. Now there is being domiant like Asher and there is Wes.
The story line has potential but really killing off so many dogs. I mean July is obviously a vet there must be something that she can do. I felt as if the story was all over the place. Is this a MC book? NA? I'm confused. I also think that I have fallen on my head and have broke something as I really do not like it.
Now I can assure you that I am in the minority here. If any of the others come out then I will give them a try but I just can't do this. Please note that this is my personal opinion and I don't like to have too much stupid factor in my book.