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Begin Again
by Mona Kasten
REVIEW 2021, reread
Rereading Allie and Kaden's story felt like being welcomed home. In this case, it really was what I needed after finishing the two remaining books of this series, [b:Hope Again|41037123|Hope Again (Again, #4)|Mona Kasten|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533322366l/41037123._SY75_.jpg|64059911] and [b:Dream Again|46025348|Dream Again (Again, #5)|Mona Kasten|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1559516153l/46025348._SY75_.jpg|70912328]. I just wasn't ready to say good-bye to Woodshill yet. I never expected to love books of this genre this much, but I ended up being more invested in these characters that I would wish to admit. So instead of saying good-bye, and hoping for more installements in the Again-series, I wanted to be welcomed back. And I did. With Begin Again, I was able to be back in Woodshill, see the magic, remind myself how this book made me unexpectedly fall in love with this genre.
Just as last year, I binge-read this book in a day. I was able to turn off my thoughts, transport myself to a different place, and enjoy the development of Kaden and Allie's relationship. And I do have to admit, I just love these two so much - despite all their flaws.
As easy, it was to ease back into this story, as hard it was when I came to the end - yet again. I have a strong feeling, these books will become a comfort read for me whenever I feel like I don't want to occupy my mind with thoughts, or worldbuilding.
I guess, until next time. Because I can feel another reread coming soon!
REVIEW 2020
This book served as my introduction to the New Adult romance genre, and I guess any other wouldn't have resulted in me actually finding interest in this genre. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and definitely crave to pick up some more NA books in the future.
As for the story, I loved the concept of Allie and Kaden being roommates without actually wanting to. The intensity that came out of their very relationship kept me on the edge of the seat most of the times, forcing me to turn the pages in lightning speed, eager to get to know more. And yasss you guessed it right, this was a binge-read. In a day. No regrets.
While the story uses enough tropes and cliches, and was partly predictable, I enjoyed to follow Allie through her journey to start a new life, find new friends, herself and begin new chapter.
Rereading Allie and Kaden's story felt like being welcomed home. In this case, it really was what I needed after finishing the two remaining books of this series, [b:Hope Again|41037123|Hope Again (Again, #4)|Mona Kasten|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1533322366l/41037123._SY75_.jpg|64059911] and [b:Dream Again|46025348|Dream Again (Again, #5)|Mona Kasten|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1559516153l/46025348._SY75_.jpg|70912328]. I just wasn't ready to say good-bye to Woodshill yet. I never expected to love books of this genre this much, but I ended up being more invested in these characters that I would wish to admit. So instead of saying good-bye, and hoping for more installements in the Again-series, I wanted to be welcomed back. And I did. With Begin Again, I was able to be back in Woodshill, see the magic, remind myself how this book made me unexpectedly fall in love with this genre.
Just as last year, I binge-read this book in a day. I was able to turn off my thoughts, transport myself to a different place, and enjoy the development of Kaden and Allie's relationship. And I do have to admit, I just love these two so much - despite all their flaws.
As easy, it was to ease back into this story, as hard it was when I came to the end - yet again. I have a strong feeling, these books will become a comfort read for me whenever I feel like I don't want to occupy my mind with thoughts, or worldbuilding.
I guess, until next time. Because I can feel another reread coming soon!
REVIEW 2020
This book served as my introduction to the New Adult romance genre, and I guess any other wouldn't have resulted in me actually finding interest in this genre. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and definitely crave to pick up some more NA books in the future.
As for the story, I loved the concept of Allie and Kaden being roommates without actually wanting to. The intensity that came out of their very relationship kept me on the edge of the seat most of the times, forcing me to turn the pages in lightning speed, eager to get to know more. And yasss you guessed it right, this was a binge-read. In a day. No regrets.
While the story uses enough tropes and cliches, and was partly predictable, I enjoyed to follow Allie through her journey to start a new life, find new friends, herself and begin new chapter.