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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
(2 and 1/2 stars actually; goodreads come on with the only full star thing)
actually way better than i anticipated just cuz some of the other stuff i read from her was soooo trash; not as much gross sex scenes in this book and she was able to write a man that isn’t super aggressive and a woman that has somewhat of a personality and doesn’t feel the need to be “saving the man”
need to balance out this read with some feminist literature fr.
actually way better than i anticipated just cuz some of the other stuff i read from her was soooo trash; not as much gross sex scenes in this book and she was able to write a man that isn’t super aggressive and a woman that has somewhat of a personality and doesn’t feel the need to be “saving the man”
need to balance out this read with some feminist literature fr.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A lovely book! Kenna is a character easy to love, as despite her difficult situation she proves to be strong, selfless, and determined to make things right. She presents refreshing humility that is rare to find in people, and reading from her sections of the book feels extremely genuine. Her sadness and grief is tremendous, and it can be felt by everyone as someone like Kenna shouldn't have to feel these things. All the same, the rare moments of victory Kenna gets elicits strong emotion from the reader, as she deserves nothing but triumph. Because of this, I also found myself quite annoyed and angry at Ledger in a lot of situations towards the beginning. Though his actions are understandable to a certain extent, you can't help but feel disappointed that certain characters, including Ledger, don't even seem to give Kenna the time of day. This changes eventually, and when it did I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. The end of the book is extremely emotional, and I found that the end really made the entire thing worth it. Would recommend!
“—Voy a ser muy bueno con tus chicas, Scotty. Lo prometo.”
ESTE LIBRO ES ARTE. Colleen se levantó un día y dijo voy a escribir el mejor libro que pueda y salió este. Es que no hay nada malo o que yo pueda criticar, es desgarrador y perfecto. Todo lo que sufrí valió la pena cuando leí el final.
Con Ledger tuve una relación amor-odio porque me estresó mucho al inicio y me enojaba como se comportaba con Kenna, pero lo que hizo al final por ella y Diem. Le perdoné todo en ese momento. Me encanta como a pesar de que la odiaba al inicio supo entenderla al final.
Sobre Kenna, desde el primer momento supe que iba a estar de su lado sin importar qué, sufrí con ella, lloré por cómo la trataban y solo quería que conociera a su hija porque merecía eso como mamá. Realmente fue duro leer el accidente que la llevó a la cárcel y como se culpaba todos los días, me gustó que al final pudiera perdonarse.
Sobre los abuelos los entiendo a pesar de que estuve enojada por bastante tiempo porque sentí que eran injustos pero siento que en su lugar hubiera hecho lo mismo.
Por favor, LEAN ESTE LIBRO
ESTE LIBRO ES ARTE. Colleen se levantó un día y dijo voy a escribir el mejor libro que pueda y salió este. Es que no hay nada malo o que yo pueda criticar, es desgarrador y perfecto. Todo lo que sufrí valió la pena cuando leí el final.
Con Ledger tuve una relación amor-odio porque me estresó mucho al inicio y me enojaba como se comportaba con Kenna, pero lo que hizo al final por ella y Diem. Le perdoné todo en ese momento. Me encanta como a pesar de que la odiaba al inicio supo entenderla al final.
Sobre Kenna, desde el primer momento supe que iba a estar de su lado sin importar qué, sufrí con ella, lloré por cómo la trataban y solo quería que conociera a su hija porque merecía eso como mamá. Realmente fue duro leer el accidente que la llevó a la cárcel y como se culpaba todos los días, me gustó que al final pudiera perdonarse.
Sobre los abuelos los entiendo a pesar de que estuve enojada por bastante tiempo porque sentí que eran injustos pero siento que en su lugar hubiera hecho lo mismo.
Por favor, LEAN ESTE LIBRO
This was kind of hard for me to get through. I felt like the plot was extremely cheesy and cliche and I was uninterested until the ending. It was okay, probably wouldn’t read again.
Like every Colleen Hoover book... I have no idea how to feel about this one. I loved and hated it so much but I think I loved it more than I hated it, which is saying something. There is something very addictive about the way Colleen Hoover writes which I know is nothing new, everyone who likes her books attests to the same thing.
NON SPOILER REVIEW: I honestly like this book and as someone who prefers closed door romances, the smut (which is not a spoiler, it's a coho book, it's gonna have that) the scenes are easy to skip over without missing a lot of context. The dynamic between Kenna and Ledger is just as good and addictive as other coho romances but what stuck out is the relationship between Ledger and Diem. That's what kept me going and what I feel like really sets this book apart is the love Ledger has for Diem and the conflict between bringing justice to the woman he loves while keeping Diem safe. The conflict is creative and you could make good arguments for both sides, which in a romance is rare, but it propelled the book forward. There were some moments that absolutely irked me but those are spoilers so...
SPOILER REVIEW: Kay so now that I just complimented the book, I'm gonna stand by what I said but oh my gosh there were some things that made me mad. 1. They have sex right after the most vulnerable, heart breaking, and (personally) most anticipated moment in the book, when Kenna reads the letter describing the wreck/her being questioned by the police. It felt like such a genuinely heartbreaking moment and one that they really could have just discussed and sat with for a moment but no. Ledger goes outside and breaks some stuff and then they bone. Like... okay. I know saying a coho book ruined a good moment with sex is NOT new news, but this one really rubbed me the wrong way. Oh and before Kenna first had sex with her dead boyfriend's best friend, she goes, "I am so sorry Scotty... but not sorry enough to stop it." I'M SORRY? EW? The SELFISHNESS? Like was that line supposed to be funny or show "woman power" or something because that was just disgusting. Also when she's writing to her again, dead boyfriend, about how much more she wanted to touch his best friend? Bestie, you're telling your deceased boyfriend about your sex life with his best friend? Keep it in the drafts. But going back to the good things, I love when Ledger says, "I am going to be the best person I can be for your daughter... I'll make sure she grows up knowing how much you loved her." oh my gosh my heart- Ledger really is one of the best coho boys, fluffy brown hair and tattoo basic as he may be, he's a really stand up guy. And the small things like Kenna turning on music in the car at the end, Ledger noticing the ways Diem resembles Kenna, the well-developed and complex conflict, the fact that the second song on Kenna's playlist was 'Dynamite' by BTS, it all added up to make a really compelling story.
NON SPOILER REVIEW: I honestly like this book and as someone who prefers closed door romances, the smut (which is not a spoiler, it's a coho book, it's gonna have that) the scenes are easy to skip over without missing a lot of context. The dynamic between Kenna and Ledger is just as good and addictive as other coho romances but what stuck out is the relationship between Ledger and Diem. That's what kept me going and what I feel like really sets this book apart is the love Ledger has for Diem and the conflict between bringing justice to the woman he loves while keeping Diem safe. The conflict is creative and you could make good arguments for both sides, which in a romance is rare, but it propelled the book forward. There were some moments that absolutely irked me but those are spoilers so...
SPOILER REVIEW: Kay so now that I just complimented the book, I'm gonna stand by what I said but oh my gosh there were some things that made me mad. 1. They have sex right after the most vulnerable, heart breaking, and (personally) most anticipated moment in the book, when Kenna reads the letter describing the wreck/her being questioned by the police. It felt like such a genuinely heartbreaking moment and one that they really could have just discussed and sat with for a moment but no. Ledger goes outside and breaks some stuff and then they bone. Like... okay. I know saying a coho book ruined a good moment with sex is NOT new news, but this one really rubbed me the wrong way. Oh and before Kenna first had sex with her dead boyfriend's best friend, she goes, "I am so sorry Scotty... but not sorry enough to stop it." I'M SORRY? EW? The SELFISHNESS? Like was that line supposed to be funny or show "woman power" or something because that was just disgusting. Also when she's writing to her again, dead boyfriend, about how much more she wanted to touch his best friend? Bestie, you're telling your deceased boyfriend about your sex life with his best friend? Keep it in the drafts. But going back to the good things, I love when Ledger says, "I am going to be the best person I can be for your daughter... I'll make sure she grows up knowing how much you loved her." oh my gosh my heart- Ledger really is one of the best coho boys, fluffy brown hair and tattoo basic as he may be, he's a really stand up guy. And the small things like Kenna turning on music in the car at the end, Ledger noticing the ways Diem resembles Kenna, the well-developed and complex conflict, the fact that the second song on Kenna's playlist was 'Dynamite' by BTS, it all added up to make a really compelling story.
This is my favorite Colleen Hoover book, and probably my favorite book I’ve read in a long time. I couldn’t put it down! I read it in 2 days. It was such a touching story that made you feel for the characters and understand the different view points and emotions. It was a beautiful ending that made me tear up. I would highly recommend this book!
OMG! This is one of the best books I've ever read. Let me tell you, Colleen knows how to write a FUCKING book and a half.
I loved every aspect of this book, to the characters and the plot and everything in between. Kenna has my whole heart and everything about her experience, and her life rips my heart into two. She deserves the world. She worked so hard to get back to her daughter but was constantly prevented. When they finally meet, it makes it all that much sweeter.
Ledger was a sweetheart and, although said some not nice things in the beginning, really redeemed himself by championing for Kenna and constantly supporting her.
Some of the characters in this book made me internally scream in frustration and agony, even though I know why they made their choices and I probably would have done the same, it still tore me apart.
This book was everything I needed right now. An emotional, heart-wrenching read that made me tear up every 5 pages.
Overall, it's so bloody good, and I'm sad I won't be able to read this for the first time ever again.
5 ⭐️
I loved every aspect of this book, to the characters and the plot and everything in between. Kenna has my whole heart and everything about her experience, and her life rips my heart into two. She deserves the world. She worked so hard to get back to her daughter but was constantly prevented. When they finally meet, it makes it all that much sweeter.
Ledger was a sweetheart and, although said some not nice things in the beginning, really redeemed himself by championing for Kenna and constantly supporting her.
Some of the characters in this book made me internally scream in frustration and agony, even though I know why they made their choices and I probably would have done the same, it still tore me apart.
This book was everything I needed right now. An emotional, heart-wrenching read that made me tear up every 5 pages.
Overall, it's so bloody good, and I'm sad I won't be able to read this for the first time ever again.
5 ⭐️
Piękna, poruszająca historia o walce, o sile i o miłości. 80% czasu podczas czytania tej książki spędziłam płacząc. Historia poruszająca serce i dająca do myślenia. Cu-dow-na!!