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kalliste's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book and on many occasions just read that 'little bit more' before bed or on the bus or wherever I happened to be because I wanted to know what happened next.
It did fall into the trap that most YA seems to and that being lack of communication. Drama is built up and up just because the character lie or don't speak to each other and, given that it happened in about 70% of this book, it can get a bit frustrating and you want to yell "JUST TELL THEM ALREADY!"
I think it would have been great if we could have seen the story from the perspective of Brandon and Chase too and been given the experience of the other side as well.
Overall, an ok and easy read.
**** Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Australia for this free copy in return for an honest review ****
It did fall into the trap that most YA seems to and that being lack of communication. Drama is built up and up just because the character lie or don't speak to each other and, given that it happened in about 70% of this book, it can get a bit frustrating and you want to yell "JUST TELL THEM ALREADY!"
I think it would have been great if we could have seen the story from the perspective of Brandon and Chase too and been given the experience of the other side as well.
Overall, an ok and easy read.
**** Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Australia for this free copy in return for an honest review ****
libbi_b's review against another edition
5.0
I haven’t read a book like this in a long time. I couldn’t bear to put it down and I loved every single part of it. Lately, I haven’t been able to get into any of the books I’ve read or they’ve seemed to slow to me but I absolutely loved this book. I don’t even usually write reviews but this book deserved more than five stars.
maggiemaggio's review against another edition
1.0
Just an epic disaster. I enjoyed the author's first book so much, but this one needed a lot of help. The story was full of holes, the characters were obnoxious and one dimensional, and I only finished reading it because I was on a plane so why not. Stay away!
im_eebee's review against another edition
5.0
Finished in one night and I loved it the whole way through!
thecozyreaderwbo's review against another edition
4.0
Very good story about a hard time for a budding athlete competing with the shadow of her older sister, a dad that's her coach, and a DNA test to bust an entire family apart.
Dana was completely relate able and genuine.
She orders a DNA test for her dad that was in the foster system and didn't know his biological family.
She hopes to find some cousins but instead she discovers another closer relative.
In the process she falls for an amazing guy who happens to know the new relative closely.
Ultimately, many people are affected and many emotions are exposed.
Great book and loved the writing. Looking forward to more from this author.
Dana was completely relate able and genuine.
She orders a DNA test for her dad that was in the foster system and didn't know his biological family.
She hopes to find some cousins but instead she discovers another closer relative.
In the process she falls for an amazing guy who happens to know the new relative closely.
Ultimately, many people are affected and many emotions are exposed.
Great book and loved the writing. Looking forward to more from this author.
charmaineac's review against another edition
5.0
This book wrecked me. It was unputdownable! Dana was put in an impossible situation and served as the primary punching bag for a lot of the fallout. This book is important to understand the "Jay-Zs & Beyonces" of the world. It's important because it counterbalances the harsh, black-and-white perspective of self-righteousness promoted on sites like Reddit. It's brave in its display of forgiveness.
All the characters in this book have realistic flaws and make understandable mistakes: Dana, her father, her mother (although truly, I think she was too hard on herself for the past), Selena (although to be honest... she didn't forgive/forget very well), Brandon, Chase (although he was perfectly sweet), Nick, and Jessalyn come to mind right away.
Chase is the kind of guy a girl like Dana needs. He's straightforward and clear with his intentions. He's immensely confident, yet so caring for the important people in his life. He suffered some collateral damage, and your heart can't help but feel for him. This is a guy that deserves the sky (the sun, moon, stars, and everything in between).
And poor, poor Dana. Remember: don't kill the messenger. I can't imagine what it would be like to discover what she did. She handled it in a way that was careful and considerate of the people she loved, but it wasn't her burden to bear.
What was cool about this book was that it posed an honest question from a rather plausible (yet specific) situation: what would you do? Technology today lets you connect with so many people, even based on something so specific as DNA. With these sorts of tests available for mass consumption, this sort of situation could actually happen. Is knowledge power, or is ignorance bliss? I think this book showed that knowledge is worthwhile, even if it requires wading through tumultuous waters to get to more solid ground.
All the characters in this book have realistic flaws and make understandable mistakes: Dana, her father, her mother (although truly, I think she was too hard on herself for the past), Selena (although to be honest... she didn't forgive/forget very well), Brandon, Chase (although he was perfectly sweet), Nick, and Jessalyn come to mind right away.
Chase is the kind of guy a girl like Dana needs. He's straightforward and clear with his intentions. He's immensely confident, yet so caring for the important people in his life. He suffered some collateral damage, and your heart can't help but feel for him. This is a guy that deserves the sky (the sun, moon, stars, and everything in between).
And poor, poor Dana. Remember: don't kill the messenger. I can't imagine what it would be like to discover what she did. She handled it in a way that was careful and considerate of the people she loved, but it wasn't her burden to bear.
What was cool about this book was that it posed an honest question from a rather plausible (yet specific) situation: what would you do? Technology today lets you connect with so many people, even based on something so specific as DNA. With these sorts of tests available for mass consumption, this sort of situation could actually happen. Is knowledge power, or is ignorance bliss? I think this book showed that knowledge is worthwhile, even if it requires wading through tumultuous waters to get to more solid ground.
jhahn's review against another edition
4.0
As I was reading this book about 1/4 of the way in I was kind of disappointed because I was sure I knew what was going to happen. I was sure of the "twist" that I saw coming. But this book surprised me and the "twist" wasn't there. It brought tears to my eyes at the end. Read it in 2 days.
s13perry's review against another edition
3.0
Very easy read, I finished it in less than 3 days. The story kept me hooked, but I do wish there was more development in the love story. Overall, it’s a nice read.
mon_ique's review against another edition
3.0
I remember some of the major details, the emotional trauma, the resolution, the tears of a meeting. But I can't tell you if I enjoyed it..