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I enjoyed this book, I honestly did (cue the BUTTTTT), but I wish there was … more… More of the hacking, more of the computer stuff, some of the jargon, some more of Wick’s history. And we barely know anything about Griff, like… MORE.
That’s not to say I really enjoyed the book. The language was quite simple which made the story easy to follow and easy to enjoy. I didn’t have to dash over to Google and find out what something meant, nor did I have to insert words that I think would be there if not for the complicated asdfghjkl kind of words. However, I do wish that the author had delved more into the hacking. It would have made this is a teenage girl who knows how to hack into bank accounts, emails, computer systems in general, a little more believable. Not that I didn’t believe it, but I would’ve loved to hear some kind of computer jargon to make it more realistic, like she actually knows what she’s talking about and not inserting some vague, untouchable code into an alien system that I’ll never really see or feel the effects of.
While we’re on things I wish there was more of, I might as well say that I wish I knew more about Wick and Griff. Granted there was a memory of something or another here and there, but we get very little of the character’s history and past experiences. Maybe we’ll see more in the next book, but at the moment I’m just not satisfied with the little I learned about each character’s past. I also don’t understand why the characters themselves were satisfied with the little they knew about each other. While it was a cute little romance, I would’ve liked more of a get to know you before I kiss you kind of thing with these two character. Wick doesn’t trust easily, and I found it slightly unrealistic that she felt such a buzzing connection and immediate trust with her love interest.
On the other hand, what I did learn about the characters, I liked. Wick is extremely loyal, especially to her sister, and independent. I really respected her for her confidence and ability to handle every situation with a mostly calm head and a rational state of mind. I understood her inability to trust, and I admired her for her quick thinking and creativity when the situation called for it. I thought Griff had a kind heart and, honestly, when a guy drives a motorcycle it gives their awesomeness a serious boost. I even liked Carson. He’s an interesting character that actually surprised me in the end. Overall, while I would’ve loved to see more of each characters’ “dark” past, I loved reading their story.
Now, I’d like to take a moment to freak out about the TWIST at the end of the book. BY GODS. I did NOT expect that at all. All my love goes to Bernard for her ability to spin the story so well. And since I can’t say much about the twist without giving anything away, I’d like to also point out that she is a great writer. She gets the small details right, the ones that make you jump as high as the character did or sit at the edge of your seat in anticipation for what happens next. The action scenes were great and all in all, I was quite impressed with the writing for this book.
So no, this book did not knock my socks off character wise, but I did love the ideas and the plot. Find Me was a well executed, suspenseful read that left me ready to rip open the next book (which isn’t out yet (boo!!))!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 2.5/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.01/5
ARC obtained through EpicReads contest.
-review by Between Printed Pages
That’s not to say I really enjoyed the book. The language was quite simple which made the story easy to follow and easy to enjoy. I didn’t have to dash over to Google and find out what something meant, nor did I have to insert words that I think would be there if not for the complicated asdfghjkl kind of words. However, I do wish that the author had delved more into the hacking. It would have made this is a teenage girl who knows how to hack into bank accounts, emails, computer systems in general, a little more believable. Not that I didn’t believe it, but I would’ve loved to hear some kind of computer jargon to make it more realistic, like she actually knows what she’s talking about and not inserting some vague, untouchable code into an alien system that I’ll never really see or feel the effects of.
While we’re on things I wish there was more of, I might as well say that I wish I knew more about Wick and Griff. Granted there was a memory of something or another here and there, but we get very little of the character’s history and past experiences. Maybe we’ll see more in the next book, but at the moment I’m just not satisfied with the little I learned about each character’s past. I also don’t understand why the characters themselves were satisfied with the little they knew about each other. While it was a cute little romance, I would’ve liked more of a get to know you before I kiss you kind of thing with these two character. Wick doesn’t trust easily, and I found it slightly unrealistic that she felt such a buzzing connection and immediate trust with her love interest.
On the other hand, what I did learn about the characters, I liked. Wick is extremely loyal, especially to her sister, and independent. I really respected her for her confidence and ability to handle every situation with a mostly calm head and a rational state of mind. I understood her inability to trust, and I admired her for her quick thinking and creativity when the situation called for it. I thought Griff had a kind heart and, honestly, when a guy drives a motorcycle it gives their awesomeness a serious boost. I even liked Carson. He’s an interesting character that actually surprised me in the end. Overall, while I would’ve loved to see more of each characters’ “dark” past, I loved reading their story.
Now, I’d like to take a moment to freak out about the TWIST at the end of the book. BY GODS. I did NOT expect that at all. All my love goes to Bernard for her ability to spin the story so well. And since I can’t say much about the twist without giving anything away, I’d like to also point out that she is a great writer. She gets the small details right, the ones that make you jump as high as the character did or sit at the edge of your seat in anticipation for what happens next. The action scenes were great and all in all, I was quite impressed with the writing for this book.
So no, this book did not knock my socks off character wise, but I did love the ideas and the plot. Find Me was a well executed, suspenseful read that left me ready to rip open the next book (which isn’t out yet (boo!!))!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 2.5/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.01/5
ARC obtained through EpicReads contest.
-review by Between Printed Pages
Sia surprised me, in more ways than one. This book has a lot of depth to it and some magical (figuratively) moments.
Sia's story begins when she wakes up on a park bench. She spends the next week homeless on the streets. Although gritty, I thought that this part of the novel was definitely necessary and acted as an eyeopener, not only to Sia but to readers. The novel gives you an in depth experience of life on the streets, explicit and realistic experiences and scenes included. I honestly think that it was my favourite part of the novel because it was a recreation of Sia. It changed her even though she didn't know it at the time and that experience brought on the change later in the novel.
This novel is very much about Sia's reinvention. Once immersed in her old world once more, she approaches the situations, present previous to her memory loss, in a different manner. While some of her friends hate her for it, others embrace it, embrace her, the new her, and she creates a new life for herself. Throughout the novel, Sia struggles with people's preconception of her from how she was before. Although she had changed, it takes more than words to prove to everyone its legitimacy.
The character development in this novel was great. We get to see Sia change, but we also got to witness the Kyle and his friend's slow acceptance for the new her.
I can honestly say I'm intrigued by the type of amnesia Sia experiences in the novel. I had never heard of it, and this book led me to looking it up. I love books that spark my curiosity beyond the pages in the novel. Learning something from what I read is just as important as the characters, plots, and writing. Novels that can teach me something always remain more memorable for me and I love Sia for being one of those novels.
Something else I liked about this novel is that even though there is romance present, it takes a backseat to the main plot. There are few books that do this, and I say this every time one presents itself to me. While I love a good romance, I hate it when the romance overshadows the plot. This book kept the balance perfectly, and I appreciate that.
One thing I wish was different about this book was the end. SPOILERS (ISH). I had hoped that after Sia had regained her memories she would've flashed through them more. I mean, like seventeen years of memories rushing through you at once is a lot to take in. I wish there had been more glimpses into the old her, so we could make the comparison between the past and the present to see the difference and to feel the impact and how much that one bout of amnesia had changed her life for the better. Also, I would've loved to see her reflect on some of her past actions. SPOILERS DONE. Aside from that, I enjoyed the ending and I loved that the epilogue opened up Sia's future for us, showing how far she made it.
Overall, I was extremely impressed with this book. This novel proved that changing your life around is harder than it seems. Sia was presented with an easy way out, those of us without amnesia have to try a little harder unfortunately. Filled with depth and new beginnings, Sia is truly about reinventing yourself and making something of the opportunities presented. Captivating and refreshing, I couldn't put this book down (even though it was like 4 AM and I really should have gone to sleep at 12....). This novel was definitely a stunning debut for Josh Grayson~
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.05/5
An eARC of this book was provided by Josh Grayson, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
-review by Between Printed Pages
Sia's story begins when she wakes up on a park bench. She spends the next week homeless on the streets. Although gritty, I thought that this part of the novel was definitely necessary and acted as an eyeopener, not only to Sia but to readers. The novel gives you an in depth experience of life on the streets, explicit and realistic experiences and scenes included. I honestly think that it was my favourite part of the novel because it was a recreation of Sia. It changed her even though she didn't know it at the time and that experience brought on the change later in the novel.
This novel is very much about Sia's reinvention. Once immersed in her old world once more, she approaches the situations, present previous to her memory loss, in a different manner. While some of her friends hate her for it, others embrace it, embrace her, the new her, and she creates a new life for herself. Throughout the novel, Sia struggles with people's preconception of her from how she was before. Although she had changed, it takes more than words to prove to everyone its legitimacy.
The character development in this novel was great. We get to see Sia change, but we also got to witness the Kyle and his friend's slow acceptance for the new her.
I can honestly say I'm intrigued by the type of amnesia Sia experiences in the novel. I had never heard of it, and this book led me to looking it up. I love books that spark my curiosity beyond the pages in the novel. Learning something from what I read is just as important as the characters, plots, and writing. Novels that can teach me something always remain more memorable for me and I love Sia for being one of those novels.
Something else I liked about this novel is that even though there is romance present, it takes a backseat to the main plot. There are few books that do this, and I say this every time one presents itself to me. While I love a good romance, I hate it when the romance overshadows the plot. This book kept the balance perfectly, and I appreciate that.
One thing I wish was different about this book was the end. SPOILERS (ISH). I had hoped that after Sia had regained her memories she would've flashed through them more. I mean, like seventeen years of memories rushing through you at once is a lot to take in. I wish there had been more glimpses into the old her, so we could make the comparison between the past and the present to see the difference and to feel the impact and how much that one bout of amnesia had changed her life for the better. Also, I would've loved to see her reflect on some of her past actions. SPOILERS DONE. Aside from that, I enjoyed the ending and I loved that the epilogue opened up Sia's future for us, showing how far she made it.
Overall, I was extremely impressed with this book. This novel proved that changing your life around is harder than it seems. Sia was presented with an easy way out, those of us without amnesia have to try a little harder unfortunately. Filled with depth and new beginnings, Sia is truly about reinventing yourself and making something of the opportunities presented. Captivating and refreshing, I couldn't put this book down (even though it was like 4 AM and I really should have gone to sleep at 12....). This novel was definitely a stunning debut for Josh Grayson~
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 4.5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.05/5
An eARC of this book was provided by Josh Grayson, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
-review by Between Printed Pages
Mother of cheese and crackers. MY HEART DJSHAKDJHSAKJ MY EVER-LOVED HEART. I am so in love with Daniel and Six right now, like you don't even understand. THE FEELS. THE SARCASM. THE EPIC PERFECTNESS. ALL MY LOVE TO COLLEEN HOOVER. ALL MY LOVE.
[Actual review to come in a week or two (school sucks))
[Actual review to come in a week or two (school sucks))
I’ve been feeling pretty put out by the whole New Adult genre since it first started. Aside from Tammara Webber and Colleen Hoover, I have not found any other stories that have stood out to me. It’s literally the same thing over and over again – girl/boy goes to college, starts partying for the first time, are innocent or have had some shady sexual background, meets a guy or girl and then they have them sexy times for the rest of the book and then suddenly the world makes sense and no hate exists anymore.
OKAY. ‘CAUSE THAT’S REALISTIC.
That’s not to say that it can’t happen – it can definitely happen. What I’m saying is that I would really like a book where there’s a university student like me who doesn’t have a hot steamy love in the first week of school. Who has a roommate who isn’t my spirit animal. Who doesn’t buy coffee everyday ‘cause MONEY.
Fangirl gave me all that. I absolutely loved the book and related to it a lot more than I have for other NA novels.
Cath is a fanfiction writer, she hates humans, and she’d rather spend her life in her room by herself than party on the corner of some street and another with people she barely knows. She’s not perfect though – she deals with everyday anxiety, her parental situation isn’t the best, and her sister’s just rude (but I really like her character development). But Cath deals without really making a gigantic deal out of everything. I also liked that in this book about university students she actually goes to her classes, she cares about her marks and doesn’t choose to skip a class when the going gets tough (unlike numerous other NA characters who pay $450+ for that uncomfortable chair in a musty classroom and end up dropping their classes like they’re hot, in the middle of the year, ‘cause that’s not a huge hole in their wallet).
Also, I found the romance absolutely adorable. A little awkward, but that’s what made it cool. I also loved that the characters didn’t get hot and heavy two days after meeting each other, and the little twist in love interests, part way through the book, was cool.
This novel doubles up on story lines. Along with Cath’s story, we also get Simon Snow’s. I thought the incorporation of a little fantasy in a contemporary NA novel was really cool and creative. So many authors are trying to find the next big thing, but what they don’t realize is that it’s the little things that make all the difference. Tammara Webber appeals to the emotions, Colleen Hoover hits all the poetry feels, and Rainbow Rowell manages to bring back the childhood fantasy feels. My childhood in a nut shell was Harry Potter, and this novel gave me that nostalgic feeling. This novel was essentially about growing up, coming of age, and finding yourself. Cath didn’t need a guy to make that happen, she did that through her writing, through her teacher’s support, through her friends’ support. Contrary to the apparent popular belief, growing up is a lot more than losing your virginity to the hottest guy on campus.
This was a really refreshing New Adult novel and I REALLY want to read all of Rainbow Rowell’s other books now. Realistic, relatable, and fun, Fangirl is the perfect novel for anyone who loves books ~
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4.5/5
Writing: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.29/5
-review by Between Printed Pages
OKAY. ‘CAUSE THAT’S REALISTIC.
That’s not to say that it can’t happen – it can definitely happen. What I’m saying is that I would really like a book where there’s a university student like me who doesn’t have a hot steamy love in the first week of school. Who has a roommate who isn’t my spirit animal. Who doesn’t buy coffee everyday ‘cause MONEY.
Fangirl gave me all that. I absolutely loved the book and related to it a lot more than I have for other NA novels.
Cath is a fanfiction writer, she hates humans, and she’d rather spend her life in her room by herself than party on the corner of some street and another with people she barely knows. She’s not perfect though – she deals with everyday anxiety, her parental situation isn’t the best, and her sister’s just rude (but I really like her character development). But Cath deals without really making a gigantic deal out of everything. I also liked that in this book about university students she actually goes to her classes, she cares about her marks and doesn’t choose to skip a class when the going gets tough (unlike numerous other NA characters who pay $450+ for that uncomfortable chair in a musty classroom and end up dropping their classes like they’re hot, in the middle of the year, ‘cause that’s not a huge hole in their wallet).
Also, I found the romance absolutely adorable. A little awkward, but that’s what made it cool. I also loved that the characters didn’t get hot and heavy two days after meeting each other, and the little twist in love interests, part way through the book, was cool.
This novel doubles up on story lines. Along with Cath’s story, we also get Simon Snow’s. I thought the incorporation of a little fantasy in a contemporary NA novel was really cool and creative. So many authors are trying to find the next big thing, but what they don’t realize is that it’s the little things that make all the difference. Tammara Webber appeals to the emotions, Colleen Hoover hits all the poetry feels, and Rainbow Rowell manages to bring back the childhood fantasy feels. My childhood in a nut shell was Harry Potter, and this novel gave me that nostalgic feeling. This novel was essentially about growing up, coming of age, and finding yourself. Cath didn’t need a guy to make that happen, she did that through her writing, through her teacher’s support, through her friends’ support. Contrary to the apparent popular belief, growing up is a lot more than losing your virginity to the hottest guy on campus.
This was a really refreshing New Adult novel and I REALLY want to read all of Rainbow Rowell’s other books now. Realistic, relatable, and fun, Fangirl is the perfect novel for anyone who loves books ~
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4.5/5
Writing: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.29/5
-review by Between Printed Pages