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literaryleftie's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly this book was kind of difficult for me to get into, but once I did I couldn’t put it down. I read 75% of this book in one sitting. Worlds collide in this book (even though I know it’s all the same world) but oh my gosh.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Squee! A new The program book and not another of those prequels.
This won't be a super-long review because otherwise I would have to spoiler tag a lot of things. :P
I was also really excited because this one takes place after all the chaos, after The Program, or well is it all truly over? This book had so many things happening, bad and good, that I feel like The Program is still around. Still having power in one way or another.
I was really doubting that Adjustment program. It seems just a bit too good to be true + add to that all the stuff that happens... I am not sure if it really is good for anyone. On the one hand, it may help for some, it is quite an interesting idea with how it works, and I could see it working, if applied well. If handled with the right care afterwards. It would be wonderful if this was the way to go. If this was the cure for everyone who lost their memories due to The Program.
It was quite interesting to see the process of The Adjustment, and how Tatum found out about it (not only through word of mouth, but also on her own).
This book is also not only about Wes, about his return, about his life, his memories. Oh no. You quickly notice that our MC is just as deeply interwoven in all of this. I noticed quite fast that there was more to Tatum than meets the eye. I can't really go into details, but there were hints everywhere, and as the book progressed and we found out more and more, the more I grew suspicious of Tatum.
Wes and Tatum? I don't know, I just didn't like the two of them together. It seems awkward, weird, and not only because of Wes' missing memories. Wes was a pretty sweet boy, and he definitely deserved better parents. But Tatum was gung ho on getting him back that it was a bit creepy. Yes, I can imagine she missed him like hell, she wants him back, but her behaviour, going after him like that, acting all disappointed (while he can't help it that he doesn't know), it was just too much. She never gave him time to readjust to his life, his school, everything. And she also didn't listen to a drop of advice from her friends.
I wasn't that surprised when THAT came out. I was more like: "HA, I knew it!"
We also have two other characters, Nathan and Foster. I like Foster a lot, he was interesting and fun, though I also felt so sorry for all he had to go through, and still is going through. Nathan, eh, he was sweet, and he had good intentions, but more often than not, I was annoyed with him. He was just a bit too pushy for my liking.
The ending, and well the last chapters leading up to that ending, OMG OMG. While I had my suspicions, there will still a lot of things that were revealed that I didn't expect at all! It really sets the tone for the next book. I can't wait for that to come out and find more about all that is revealed!
Mm, what more? I think I have covered all the basics, I wish I could go into things a bit deeper, but I just can't. All I want to say is that everyone should read this book (be sure to also have read the other 2 books). It was a great, interesting, fun book and I flew right through it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
This won't be a super-long review because otherwise I would have to spoiler tag a lot of things. :P
I was also really excited because this one takes place after all the chaos, after The Program, or well is it all truly over? This book had so many things happening, bad and good, that I feel like The Program is still around. Still having power in one way or another.
I was really doubting that Adjustment program. It seems just a bit too good to be true + add to that all the stuff that happens... I am not sure if it really is good for anyone. On the one hand, it may help for some, it is quite an interesting idea with how it works, and I could see it working, if applied well. If handled with the right care afterwards. It would be wonderful if this was the way to go. If this was the cure for everyone who lost their memories due to The Program.
It was quite interesting to see the process of The Adjustment, and how Tatum found out about it (not only through word of mouth, but also on her own).
This book is also not only about Wes, about his return, about his life, his memories. Oh no. You quickly notice that our MC is just as deeply interwoven in all of this. I noticed quite fast that there was more to Tatum than meets the eye. I can't really go into details, but there were hints everywhere, and as the book progressed and we found out more and more, the more I grew suspicious of Tatum.
Wes and Tatum? I don't know, I just didn't like the two of them together. It seems awkward, weird, and not only because of Wes' missing memories. Wes was a pretty sweet boy, and he definitely deserved better parents. But Tatum was gung ho on getting him back that it was a bit creepy. Yes, I can imagine she missed him like hell, she wants him back, but her behaviour, going after him like that, acting all disappointed (while he can't help it that he doesn't know), it was just too much. She never gave him time to readjust to his life, his school, everything. And she also didn't listen to a drop of advice from her friends.
I wasn't that surprised when THAT came out. I was more like: "HA, I knew it!"
We also have two other characters, Nathan and Foster. I like Foster a lot, he was interesting and fun, though I also felt so sorry for all he had to go through, and still is going through. Nathan, eh, he was sweet, and he had good intentions, but more often than not, I was annoyed with him. He was just a bit too pushy for my liking.
The ending, and well the last chapters leading up to that ending, OMG OMG. While I had my suspicions, there will still a lot of things that were revealed that I didn't expect at all! It really sets the tone for the next book. I can't wait for that to come out and find more about all that is revealed!
Mm, what more? I think I have covered all the basics, I wish I could go into things a bit deeper, but I just can't. All I want to say is that everyone should read this book (be sure to also have read the other 2 books). It was a great, interesting, fun book and I flew right through it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
mpn35's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
skyereadss's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, and I thought the first four books were emotionally rough. Turns out Suzanne Young was just getting started! This book focuses on the aftermath of The Program and introduces two new characters and yet another soul-crushing romance. This is one of the more complex stories in the series, as both heartbroken and lost souls Wes and Tatum's lives crash back into each other. It was beautiful and a little sad to watch them come back together, despite a devastating ending. The complexity of their relationship as they struggle to regain their memories and work with a "cure" isn't easy, but given how brutal the ending was, it will be interesting to see how things unfold from here. There were also cameos from characters in the previous books, making this universe seem bigger. Definitely recommended for readers who like complex and heart-aching romances!
pixiepages's review
5.0
I feel like the beginning of this book dragged on. I definitely think the series was starting to drag on but then it surprised me. This one is about a completely different couple. Westin was in the program and now he has to live with the aftermath of all the side effects. His girlfriend Tatum has been trying to do everything to help him get his memories back. This book took a turn I didn't expect.
beccastaley's review
4.0
I'm giving this a 4-4.5 star rating because part 3 with that HUGE TWIST during the epilogue has me HOOKED and excited to read the last book (and book 5.5)! Otherwise it would have been a 3 star.
This series was starting to fall off for me and was becoming boring and redundant. I hadn't fallen in love with the characters in this one, especially Tatum. I think that was my biggest issue with this book. She seemed selfish in wanting Weston to get the Adjustment and it almost cost him his life.
I loved the connections to the other books in the series and I think it's all going to piece together in the end!
This series was starting to fall off for me and was becoming boring and redundant. I hadn't fallen in love with the characters in this one, especially Tatum. I think that was my biggest issue with this book. She seemed selfish in wanting Weston to get the Adjustment and it almost cost him his life.
I loved the connections to the other books in the series and I think it's all going to piece together in the end!
belava's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual content