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vicky30312's review
5.0
THERE IS NO WAY I CAN TALK ABOUT THIS BOOK WITHOUT SPOILERS!
Holy crap guys, this book through me for a loop and I love and hate it at the same time. I don't even know where to start. Ethan. I just wanted to swaddle him up and never let him go. I wanted to smack the crap out of his brother for even THINKING he wasn't his brother. His relationship with his little sister was the sweetest thing as well. BUT THEN! I had not suspected a thing. I thought this book was going to be just a simple story about a boy had to live through finding his family again but man. Lisa McMann props to you for throwing that ending at me and messing up my life. I really want her to add more to the story but at the same time i feel like the book wouldn't have quite the same impact if she had tied up all the loose ends.
Holy crap guys, this book through me for a loop and I love and hate it at the same time. I don't even know where to start. Ethan. I just wanted to swaddle him up and never let him go. I wanted to smack the crap out of his brother for even THINKING he wasn't his brother. His relationship with his little sister was the sweetest thing as well. BUT THEN! I had not suspected a thing. I thought this book was going to be just a simple story about a boy had to live through finding his family again but man. Lisa McMann props to you for throwing that ending at me and messing up my life. I really want her to add more to the story but at the same time i feel like the book wouldn't have quite the same impact if she had tied up all the loose ends.
carleighdipasquale's review
3.0
This ending...THERE MUST BE A SEQUEL PLEASE LISA MCMANN I CANT DEAL WITH THIS ENDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I picked up this book on a whim, not really sure what I was expecting. However, as I read on I found myself to be enjoying this compelling story. I didn't feel to much for the characters, who at times frustrated me, and I found the insta-love to be a bit ridiculous, but I guess you can expect that from a protagonist who has quite the issues. Though I found the writing to be a tad dull, the book was overall entertaining. Certainly not bad, but not great either. I read the book in about six hours tops because I was that invested in the story and I needed to see how it would wrap up. And wow, I did not this ending coming. You cant just give us an ending like this and not give us a sequel!
I picked up this book on a whim, not really sure what I was expecting. However, as I read on I found myself to be enjoying this compelling story. I didn't feel to much for the characters, who at times frustrated me, and I found the insta-love to be a bit ridiculous, but I guess you can expect that from a protagonist who has quite the issues. Though I found the writing to be a tad dull, the book was overall entertaining. Certainly not bad, but not great either. I read the book in about six hours tops because I was that invested in the story and I needed to see how it would wrap up. And wow, I did not this ending coming. You cant just give us an ending like this and not give us a sequel!
inook_u's review
3.0
This book was good read, but it wasn't an amazing book.
most of the times, It was very predictable. Meaning the plot at the end of the story wasn't as shocking.
But the most intriuguing thing about Lisa McMann's writing, was that she was giveing clues for the reader.
This was really cool, it felt like you were either second guessing yourself on weather certain events really happend or not. Or who was lying or not. You know you just felt like an actual investgator.
But however, as i said before this aspect did make the ending predictable.
The characters in this story are loveable especially Gracie, the little sister she left a huge impact on me.
But Ethan, the potagnist. He was at times abit strange, and creepy. How he treated Gracie at the start you would think it was strange of him how hw treats his newly founded sister. I just didn't get it.
But the main question on my mind at the moment is this a stand alone or a series? Cause at the end of this book, there is so much left to give for the story. I am hoping for a squeal.
And to be honest, I wished the ending was differnt. But owell, happy endings come in only fairytales.
I liked this book, I would tell people about it, but i wouldn't enforce it on people.
But Lissa did however do a great job.
A Strong Three Stars is well desevered.
-Gregglies (:
most of the times, It was very predictable. Meaning the plot at the end of the story wasn't as shocking.
But the most intriuguing thing about Lisa McMann's writing, was that she was giveing clues for the reader.
This was really cool, it felt like you were either second guessing yourself on weather certain events really happend or not. Or who was lying or not. You know you just felt like an actual investgator.
But however, as i said before this aspect did make the ending predictable.
The characters in this story are loveable especially Gracie, the little sister she left a huge impact on me.
But Ethan, the potagnist. He was at times abit strange, and creepy. How he treated Gracie at the start you would think it was strange of him how hw treats his newly founded sister. I just didn't get it.
But the main question on my mind at the moment is this a stand alone or a series? Cause at the end of this book, there is so much left to give for the story. I am hoping for a squeal.
And to be honest, I wished the ending was differnt. But owell, happy endings come in only fairytales.
I liked this book, I would tell people about it, but i wouldn't enforce it on people.
But Lissa did however do a great job.
A Strong Three Stars is well desevered.
-Gregglies (:
alicebme's review
4.0
Enjoyed the voice. Fast-paced and great for a long car ride. Thank you for making this a satisfying stand alone.
jordanbro1993's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
abbyreads2's review
4.0
I had a feeling this wasn't going to be a sad book. Towards the end, I knew where the author was going with it but damn I was hoping it wouldn't end like this. I freaking cried in the end. I really wanted him to be the real Ethan. I'm surprised and shocked. I almost cried reading the end. I'm hoping there's a second book because I need to know more. Don't leave me hanging Lisa! Besides that, I really enjoyed this book.
fai_aka's review
3.0
I got curious about this book from all the reviews freaking out about the ending, so I read it with high expectation, anticipating the plot twist. Unfortunately, I'm quite disappointed.
Granted, since I'd watched a movie or read a book (I don't remember which), that has similar plot to this book, I expected the twist and that makes the reading less enjoyable.
But It's the romance in this story that I've most problem with, it feels out of place with the whole story, like you can take it out and it won't affect the plot at all.
And even though I think it'll ruin the storyline, I wish the author writes more about the life of the MC before he comes back.
Overall, it's a great book(I especially like the way the emotional conflicts of the MC is described) and I think I might enjoy it more if I didn't have such high expectations for it.
So 3.7 stars
Granted, since I'd watched a movie or read a book (I don't remember which), that has similar plot to this book, I expected the twist and that makes the reading less enjoyable.
But It's the romance in this story that I've most problem with, it feels out of place with the whole story, like you can take it out and it won't affect the plot at all.
And even though I think it'll ruin the storyline, I wish the author writes more about the life of the MC before he comes back.
Overall, it's a great book(I especially like the way the emotional conflicts of the MC is described) and I think I might enjoy it more if I didn't have such high expectations for it.
So 3.7 stars
heather_19's review
1.0
I loved this author's series, so I was really expecting to love her standalone books as well. This book just felt incredibly incomplete and detached. It also seemed so far from the truth. There is no way CPS, or any other agency, would send a child home with someone after a situation like that without making sure the child was who they all thought he was. I might give another of her books a try, but this is the second standalone I haven't liked. We shall see...
4saradouglas's review
3.0
I definitely liked this better than McMann's Crash, but it still had a lot of problems. The ending was meant to be a shock, but I absolutely saw it coming the entire time. Parts were very repetitive as well which is surprising as this was a very short book to begin with. I wish there was a little more closure at the end, like an epilogue or something. It seemed very abrupt. Overall I think I'd like this book more if I hadn't read so very many books who were similar but with better writing. I can see some young teens enjoying this.