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Dual POV story of two teens from completely different backgrounds falling in love after getting stuck in an elevator during a hurricane. I found Devorah, an extremely Orthodox Hasidic Jewish girl's interesting, especially how the author introduced new vocabulary words and concepts. A bit "insta-love" for me, but they are young and sheltered. The ending was well done.
A modern day Cyrano de Bergerac, but much grittier. Jesse, known as Sway by his 'associates,' lives only to make things happen. He's the guy who'll get you the keg for your party, the answers to your midterm, or the most popular girl to go out with you. Jesse does it all despite the risk, because he just doesn't care. It is all business, especially since the suicide of his mother. And business is good, until a deal to make the beautiful and saintly Bridget date douche-bag Ken makes it seem like Jesse may actually care about something after all.
Cast with a wonderfully diverse set of characters, Sway really won me over. Jesse and his unwilling (but real) friendships with the old Mr. Dunkelman and Bridget's brother who has cerebral palsy just really stood out. The only character who seemed a bit one dimensional was Bridger herself, but the way that relationship played out was just excellent. Highly recommend, especially to guy readers.
Thank you to www.netgalley.com and the publisher for the free copy!
Cast with a wonderfully diverse set of characters, Sway really won me over. Jesse and his unwilling (but real) friendships with the old Mr. Dunkelman and Bridget's brother who has cerebral palsy just really stood out. The only character who seemed a bit one dimensional was Bridger herself, but the way that relationship played out was just excellent. Highly recommend, especially to guy readers.
Thank you to www.netgalley.com and the publisher for the free copy!
Charlie's path is plotted on on regular graph. Graduate from his STEM focused high school, attend MIT, do wonderful mathematical related careers. No distractions besides hazing the new English teacher (why read books when you can do math). This may change however when Charlie's sister brings home her first friend. Charlotte is beautiful, smart, and actually OK with Charlie's awkwardness. And she is at Charlie's house ALL THE TIME. How can he not be distracted?
Starts like a lovely contemporary romance then boom, meet Act II where your poor little heart gets ripped out of your chest.
Thank you to www.netgalley.com for the ARC.
Starts like a lovely contemporary romance then boom, meet Act II where your poor little heart gets ripped out of your chest.
Thank you to www.netgalley.com for the ARC.
Profane, dirty, raunchy, a ton of fun, but also super subversive. I was dubious at first but after Spider Jerusalem got his assistant to trade banter with, I was sold. I especially liked the TV watching issue (Air Jesus shoes!) and when Spider decides to take on the millions of (new) religions that infest his world. Classic Jesus flippin' out in the temple mode.
This was on a B&N list for "If you like Outlander try this" but besides the 18th century Scottish setting and rebel activity there was really no similarity. I'll take confident, feminist, and bad ass Claire over this vapid annoyance any day. AND despite how annoying I found the main lady, I didn't like how Alexander continuously used sexual acts as a means to punish and control her.
Rowena takes a summer job as a face painter and serving wench to escape the betrayal of her boyfriend. It doesn't hurt that their is a real life "knight in shining armor" named Christian who Rowena thinks will be the perfect antidote to her heartbreak. But, there is also that cute whip cracker, Will... Living in a tent, dressing up in authentic clothes, and making friends, this may be the summer Rowena really finds herself.
Super sweet and fluffy contemporary romance, fairly fun to read, just got a bit too after school special for me at the end. But I'd curl up in a sleeping bag with Will the Whip Cracker any day.
Super sweet and fluffy contemporary romance, fairly fun to read, just got a bit too after school special for me at the end. But I'd curl up in a sleeping bag with Will the Whip Cracker any day.
Spoilers ho! Be forewarned (spoiler for both Book 1 and Book 2).
The first chapters of this book totally surprised me. What the heck is Claire doing in the 20th Century? Why is her daughter 20 years old? Last I left, you helped Jamie recover (most) of his sanity after his torture and rape by the evil Jack Randall and you had just discovered you were pregnant. So, again what are you doing in the 20th century, and where the hell is Jamie?
So, when Claire finally started telling her tale to her daughter and Richard, I knew the ending would be hard. The middle, when Claire and Jamie tried to stop the Jacobite rebellion was intriguing, especially when they worried about how much they could actually alter the future. Turns out not too much, as the tragic battle of Culloden still came to pass despite everything Claire and Jamie tried. I was like come on, get out of dodge! Damn honor. I hope further novels in this series will continue to explore how past actions can alter future events.
I don't often cry when I read, but man the ending of this one punched me in the heart. Saying goodbye is the worst, especially when you know damned well your loved one is going to their doom. After the slow burning build up, the final few chapters were absolutely shocking Claire works with JACK FUCKING RANDALL?! Jamie murders Dougal?! Jamie is forced to send Claire back to the stones to save her and their unborn child, and since he can't live without her he's going to fight at Culloden, damn the odds?! Gah.
AND THEN, you find out through the help of new historian (and very cute and potential love interest for Brianna) Richard that Jamie is probably alive. And that it is 1968 and Geillis is about to travel back in time!!! And then it ends. Jesus.
So glad I don't have to wait years to find out what happens next.
The first chapters of this book totally surprised me. What the heck is Claire doing in the 20th Century? Why is her daughter 20 years old? Last I left, you helped Jamie recover (most) of his sanity after his torture and rape by the evil Jack Randall and you had just discovered you were pregnant. So, again what are you doing in the 20th century, and where the hell is Jamie?
So, when Claire finally started telling her tale to her daughter and Richard, I knew the ending would be hard. The middle, when Claire and Jamie tried to stop the Jacobite rebellion was intriguing, especially when they worried about how much they could actually alter the future. Turns out not too much, as the tragic battle of Culloden still came to pass despite everything Claire and Jamie tried. I was like come on, get out of dodge! Damn honor. I hope further novels in this series will continue to explore how past actions can alter future events.
I don't often cry when I read, but man the ending of this one punched me in the heart. Saying goodbye is the worst, especially when you know damned well your loved one is going to their doom. After the slow burning build up, the final few chapters were absolutely shocking Claire works with JACK FUCKING RANDALL?! Jamie murders Dougal?! Jamie is forced to send Claire back to the stones to save her and their unborn child, and since he can't live without her he's going to fight at Culloden, damn the odds?! Gah.
AND THEN, you find out through the help of new historian (and very cute and potential love interest for Brianna) Richard that Jamie is probably alive. And that it is 1968 and Geillis is about to travel back in time!!! And then it ends. Jesus.
So glad I don't have to wait years to find out what happens next.
