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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
_strippeeyy's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
amandarayebirdwellmurphy's review
1.0
Content: Gobs of sex and swearing, mature themes.
18+ (Maybe older)
I received an arc of this book through netgalley.
So, first the good things. The writing was good. There were some decent parental role models. It takes place the year my oldest son was born. That's...yeah, that's pretty much it.
I seem to be in the minority from the reviews I've read, but I really, really hate this book. Why? Well. My dad's name is Lee. And that's just creepy. But also:
The setting was weird. I graduated from high school in 1995. But the constant references to 90's bands was annoying.
No mother who was THAT worried about her daughter being sexually active would allow her to spend the summer at the home of a boy she had never met. Trust me on this one.
Leroy is controlling at some times and spineless at others. Noah is an unspeakable. Cass is a jumbo sized moron. Ellie is desperate. It's sad.
Here comes an unpopular opinion, but shouldn't the father of a child, especially one that the mother professes to LOVE, be involved in the conversation about how to proceed after an unplanned pregnancy is unearthed? I get that he's the chicken and she's the pig in that breakfast feast, but come on.
The whole epic love thing just fell flat. I didn't pick up on a real emotional connection between Leroy and Ellie. There appeared to be a pretty strong physical connection, though. And by that I mean: This book seems like it was written as an excuse to write teen sex. I hated it. This was a big fat DNF for me. I rarely fail to finish arc's because I feel obligated to read the whole thing in order to write an accurate review. And I tried. But...just...no way.
18+ (Maybe older)
I received an arc of this book through netgalley.
So, first the good things. The writing was good. There were some decent parental role models. It takes place the year my oldest son was born. That's...yeah, that's pretty much it.
I seem to be in the minority from the reviews I've read, but I really, really hate this book. Why? Well. My dad's name is Lee. And that's just creepy. But also:
The setting was weird. I graduated from high school in 1995. But the constant references to 90's bands was annoying.
No mother who was THAT worried about her daughter being sexually active would allow her to spend the summer at the home of a boy she had never met. Trust me on this one.
Leroy is controlling at some times and spineless at others. Noah is an unspeakable. Cass is a jumbo sized moron. Ellie is desperate. It's sad.
Here comes an unpopular opinion, but shouldn't the father of a child, especially one that the mother professes to LOVE, be involved in the conversation about how to proceed after an unplanned pregnancy is unearthed? I get that he's the chicken and she's the pig in that breakfast feast, but come on.
The whole epic love thing just fell flat. I didn't pick up on a real emotional connection between Leroy and Ellie. There appeared to be a pretty strong physical connection, though. And by that I mean: This book seems like it was written as an excuse to write teen sex. I hated it. This was a big fat DNF for me. I rarely fail to finish arc's because I feel obligated to read the whole thing in order to write an accurate review. And I tried. But...just...no way.
kt401's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
evien's review
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
maddieg's review
5.0
I was so excited to read this book after finding out it was going to be published because I loved The QB Bad Boy and Me SO MUCH and this book did not disappoint. Just reading about Ellie and Leroy’s relationship from the first time they met and how it evolved throughout Ellie’s pregnancy and becoming parents was such a fairytale and made me want to cry at how supportive Leroy was. This was different than any of the books I’ve read because it didn’t involve a typical romance trope, which I thought was so cool and I also liked that Tay Marley included some characters from the first book in this one because it connected the stories so well. I seriously hope more of her books get published, particularly in this series, because I just crave more and her style is so fantastic that I just don’t think I couldn’t not love any book she writes.
Favorite Quote: “She reminds me that no matter how impossible a situation feels, there’s a way to get through it.”
Favorite Quote: “She reminds me that no matter how impossible a situation feels, there’s a way to get through it.”
thesebookdelights's review
2.0
I DNF'd this close to the end. It just wasn't captivating me at all. I had such high hopes for this.
sc104906's review
2.0
I received this as an eARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Ellie and Leroy become quickly entwined when the start college at Baylor. While they have a passionate one-night stand, the two can't stay apart. Leroy pushes for more and Ellie has reservations, but wants him too. However, at this early time in their life, the timing just doesn't feel right. Is what they have passion or life-long love?
I actually can't remember much of what happened in this book. The love story was quick and instantaneous. I never really got to know or like the main characters. The plot arc was obvious. The setting did not feel realistic and it is easy to feel that the author is not from the US.
Ellie and Leroy become quickly entwined when the start college at Baylor. While they have a passionate one-night stand, the two can't stay apart. Leroy pushes for more and Ellie has reservations, but wants him too. However, at this early time in their life, the timing just doesn't feel right. Is what they have passion or life-long love?
I actually can't remember much of what happened in this book. The love story was quick and instantaneous. I never really got to know or like the main characters. The plot arc was obvious. The setting did not feel realistic and it is easy to feel that the author is not from the US.
holsarmstrong's review
3.0
I read Tay's QB novel way back when and loved it. As a fellow Wattpad author, I respect her for getting this far and wish her all the luck for the future which is why I was happy to get accepted to read this book!
From what I remember reading from the first book, the story of Drayton's parents always interested me and overall, I think this story was very sweet. It is a quick read that would be great when you're lounging around a pool/on the beach.
What did I like?
1. Tay's writing is great. I have always liked the stuff she has written and I felt immersed in the world she created.
2. I think the characters she creates are fun. There are enough dynamics that make the characters feel relatable and interesting.
3. I think the ending was well done and leads beautifully into the original story whilst still being successful as a standalone.
On the other hand, I think the worst part of this was that it is definitely insta-love. I mean we know that ultimately they will be together but there was just nothing that made me think they had undeniable chemistry. Don't get me wrong, their relationship grew on me but it felt too perfect a lot of the time and I preferred his brother as a male lead.
I also hated Ellie's mother and felt like Ellkie forgave her too quickly for the way she behaved and it seemed convenient her Dad wanted to come back into her life after all this time.
The formatting of the book was askew - but that is an easy fixable issue.
Overall, the book was good. I would recommend for anyone who wants a super quick read when they're on holiday/vacation.
I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
From what I remember reading from the first book, the story of Drayton's parents always interested me and overall, I think this story was very sweet. It is a quick read that would be great when you're lounging around a pool/on the beach.
What did I like?
1. Tay's writing is great. I have always liked the stuff she has written and I felt immersed in the world she created.
2. I think the characters she creates are fun. There are enough dynamics that make the characters feel relatable and interesting.
3. I think the ending was well done and leads beautifully into the original story whilst still being successful as a standalone.
On the other hand, I think the worst part of this was that it is definitely insta-love. I mean we know that ultimately they will be together but there was just nothing that made me think they had undeniable chemistry. Don't get me wrong, their relationship grew on me but it felt too perfect a lot of the time and I preferred his brother as a male lead.
I also hated Ellie's mother and felt like Ellkie forgave her too quickly for the way she behaved and it seemed convenient her Dad wanted to come back into her life after all this time.
The formatting of the book was askew - but that is an easy fixable issue.
Overall, the book was good. I would recommend for anyone who wants a super quick read when they're on holiday/vacation.
I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.