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aliceineverhoood's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
bookishtiff1's review against another edition
4.0
Q: Could you ever go back to the place where you were hurt the most?
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The rich and popular Sharks rule at Camden Prep. They are like your mean girls of the school. Once upon a time, Ava wanted to be like them. Until they destroyed her. The last thing she expects is a love letter in her locker from one of them. She hates every one of them for what they did to her. But the question is, which Shark is her love letter from? Knox, the quarterback with a scar running down his face. Dane, his twin. Or her ex who dumped her, Chance.
Dear Ava, Your eyes are the color of the Caribbean Sea. Wait. That's stupid. What I really mean is, you look at me and I feel something REAL. It's been ten months since you were here, but I can't forget you. I've missed seeing you walk down the hall. I've missed you cheering at my football games. I've missed the smell of your hair. And then everything fell apart the night of the kegger. Don't hate me because I'm a Shark. I just want to make you mine. Still.
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So at the start I wasn’t really feeling this book. It wasn’t something that I would’ve recommended and for the longest time I maintained that view. Only, it changed about halfway through. I loved the writing style but the plot seemed a bit predictable. However, this does have a mystery involved around who destroyed her life. I’m proud to admit that I guessed who it was from the start (I almost never guess these) I also loved the ending! And what happened after the destroyer of lives was revealed. Knox is a very loveable character and so was Dane. And Ava. Whilst this isn’t something I completely loved, it was a 4 star read and is something that I would suggest to fill a gap if you aren’t sure what you want to read next?
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Q: Have you read it? What did you think?
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The rich and popular Sharks rule at Camden Prep. They are like your mean girls of the school. Once upon a time, Ava wanted to be like them. Until they destroyed her. The last thing she expects is a love letter in her locker from one of them. She hates every one of them for what they did to her. But the question is, which Shark is her love letter from? Knox, the quarterback with a scar running down his face. Dane, his twin. Or her ex who dumped her, Chance.
Dear Ava, Your eyes are the color of the Caribbean Sea. Wait. That's stupid. What I really mean is, you look at me and I feel something REAL. It's been ten months since you were here, but I can't forget you. I've missed seeing you walk down the hall. I've missed you cheering at my football games. I've missed the smell of your hair. And then everything fell apart the night of the kegger. Don't hate me because I'm a Shark. I just want to make you mine. Still.
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So at the start I wasn’t really feeling this book. It wasn’t something that I would’ve recommended and for the longest time I maintained that view. Only, it changed about halfway through. I loved the writing style but the plot seemed a bit predictable. However, this does have a mystery involved around who destroyed her life. I’m proud to admit that I guessed who it was from the start (I almost never guess these) I also loved the ending! And what happened after the destroyer of lives was revealed. Knox is a very loveable character and so was Dane. And Ava. Whilst this isn’t something I completely loved, it was a 4 star read and is something that I would suggest to fill a gap if you aren’t sure what you want to read next?
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Q: Have you read it? What did you think?
astridetal's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nrn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
krln's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 stars
i just didnt like some parts of this book, dont really know why lol its probably me because overall it was pretty nice. im not really sure about the rating tbh, might change it later.
didnt really get why they acted like the letter was an important part of the plot when it barely impacted the story
i just didnt like some parts of this book, dont really know why lol its probably me because overall it was pretty nice. im not really sure about the rating tbh, might change it later.
didnt really get why they acted like the letter was an important part of the plot when it barely impacted the story
witchy_book_babe's review against another edition
2.0
This book could have been good but flopped for me. Right off the bat the story starts off very heavy with the FMC Ava waking up at a keg party to discover she had been SA. That was hard to read first thing, but I was hoping to read on to see her getting justice.
But, unfortunately one of my biggest issues (that I will always lose interest in a book when I come upon it) is when an Author cannot decide WHO their character is and has too many conflicting traits. For example, Ava was obviously hurting and traumatized from the attack…she returns to the school where everyone has turned on her thinking she is a liar…and in one chapter she would barely be able to hold it together and would retreat in her head….then the next moment she’s joking/flirting with Knox (MMC). I was getting whiplash from her being traumatized/withdrawn to her being bubbly and confident with Knox. There was no solid framework on who Ava was. If she would have developed a real relationship first with Knox, I would have understood her confidence with him. There were holes in their relationship that made their interactions make zero sense.
Another big issue I had was the actual Title being misleading. It gave me the expectation of possible letter writing, as in plural. I made it halfway through the book and Ava received one letter.
I felt that the secret admirer writing multiple notes to Ava would have been wonderful to the storyline. So, that was kind of deflating.
I do have to say though, Knox, Dane, and Wyatt were really awesome characters and I did want to know what happened with them. For me though, it was not enough to keep me reading. I will never know who the actual culprit is! Which will drive me crazy. But again, I can’t focus with Ava’s character. The flaws in this book were too great for me to continue.
But, unfortunately one of my biggest issues (that I will always lose interest in a book when I come upon it) is when an Author cannot decide WHO their character is and has too many conflicting traits. For example, Ava was obviously hurting and traumatized from the attack…she returns to the school where everyone has turned on her thinking she is a liar…and in one chapter she would barely be able to hold it together and would retreat in her head….then the next moment she’s joking/flirting with Knox (MMC). I was getting whiplash from her being traumatized/withdrawn to her being bubbly and confident with Knox. There was no solid framework on who Ava was. If she would have developed a real relationship first with Knox, I would have understood her confidence with him. There were holes in their relationship that made their interactions make zero sense.
Another big issue I had was the actual Title being misleading. It gave me the expectation of possible letter writing, as in plural. I made it halfway through the book and Ava received one letter.
I felt that the secret admirer writing multiple notes to Ava would have been wonderful to the storyline. So, that was kind of deflating.
I do have to say though, Knox, Dane, and Wyatt were really awesome characters and I did want to know what happened with them. For me though, it was not enough to keep me reading. I will never know who the actual culprit is! Which will drive me crazy. But again, I can’t focus with Ava’s character. The flaws in this book were too great for me to continue.
latoya_readingbythebayou's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0