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A review by rosegold_bibliophile
Until I Get You by Claire Contreras
1.5
Story: 1.5 ⭐️
Steam: 4 🔥
Audio: 5 🎧
Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me. There were times I liked it but I think that mostly stemmed from me wanting to like it.
The relationship is very instalove and “she’s not like other girls” which are both troupes I could do without.
** Mild Spoilers Ahead **
The mystery behind her trauma was not as enticing or interesting as it could have been. It didn’t feel fleshed out and felt like something that was just thrown into the story. I didn’t feel like I was dying to know who the bad guy was and I was underwhelmed when we found out.
When the main character “disappeared” and “went into hiding” she did it in the MOST obvious way I’ve ever seen and then we’re expected to believe he couldn’t find her for 3 years? Completely unrealistic. Her “new name” was almost the same first name and then her mom’s maiden name, she goes to college at the school she was already planning to go to, and stayed connected to her friends who were not in hiding. Way to hide with a neon sign on your head.
** End Mild Spoilers **
Overall, this felt way too long, way too many things were going on and all the things were boring. This is my first read from this author and I’m not sure if I feel motivated to read more from them.
Audiobook Performance: both narrators did an amazing job. They’re both relatable narrators who I’ve never had a bad performance from!
Steam: 4 🔥
Audio: 5 🎧
Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me. There were times I liked it but I think that mostly stemmed from me wanting to like it.
The relationship is very instalove and “she’s not like other girls” which are both troupes I could do without.
** Mild Spoilers Ahead **
The mystery behind her trauma was not as enticing or interesting as it could have been. It didn’t feel fleshed out and felt like something that was just thrown into the story. I didn’t feel like I was dying to know who the bad guy was and I was underwhelmed when we found out.
When the main character “disappeared” and “went into hiding” she did it in the MOST obvious way I’ve ever seen and then we’re expected to believe he couldn’t find her for 3 years? Completely unrealistic. Her “new name” was almost the same first name and then her mom’s maiden name, she goes to college at the school she was already planning to go to, and stayed connected to her friends who were not in hiding. Way to hide with a neon sign on your head.
** End Mild Spoilers **
Overall, this felt way too long, way too many things were going on and all the things were boring. This is my first read from this author and I’m not sure if I feel motivated to read more from them.
Audiobook Performance: both narrators did an amazing job. They’re both relatable narrators who I’ve never had a bad performance from!