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Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett ended up being so much more than I had hoped! With one of my favorite literary tropes and an author I have enjoyed in the past, I thought I’d like this book, but I didn’t realize how much I might love it!
Jenn Bennett is a well-loved author and has been cementing herself in the YA Romance realm with books like The Anatomical Shape of a Heart (2015), Alex, Approximately (2017), and now this one. I love her writing, and her story-telling is fantastic!
Starry Eyes weaves a tale of former best friends turned enemies turned lovers with family and friend drama scattered throughout. Zorie and Lennon are neighbors who used to do everything together. After last year’s homecoming, everything changed and the distance between them grew when they probably needed each other most. A glamping trip with some friends gone wrong leads to Zorie and Lennon being forced to spend a couple days together with nothing but themselves and the Northern California wilderness, and I appreciated that.
I loved the plot! I am a sucker for hate to love romances, so I thought the dynamic between Zorie and Lennon was great! Family drama played a big part in the story, and it was nice to see how the characters coped with the issues. Honestly, I learned some things, too — tips for when I want to be one with nature! But, really, Lennon’s character was very knowledgeable about the outdoors, camping, and hiking.
Lennon and his moms were my favorite! He is one of those eclectic, broody teenagers with a heart of gold, and I absolutely loved him! The kid drives a hurst and works with snakes!!! …he’s definitely unique but still completely fabulous. His moms were hilarious and super supportive, not only for Lennon but for Zorie, too. Zorie, on the other hand, is the one thing keeping me from giving this book a 5-star rating. I don’t know what it was exactly, but I couldn’t completely connect with her and found her a bit annoying.
Overall, YES I would recommend Starry Eyes. This is in my top 3 YA reads of 2018 and one of my favorite romances for the year! Fans of YA Contemporary and even some romance fans that can handle the younger characters and high school drama will enjoy this one. Needless to say, I’m already anticipating Jenn Bennett’s next release!
Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett ended up being so much more than I had hoped! With one of my favorite literary tropes and an author I have enjoyed in the past, I thought I’d like this book, but I didn’t realize how much I might love it!
Jenn Bennett is a well-loved author and has been cementing herself in the YA Romance realm with books like The Anatomical Shape of a Heart (2015), Alex, Approximately (2017), and now this one. I love her writing, and her story-telling is fantastic!
Starry Eyes weaves a tale of former best friends turned enemies turned lovers with family and friend drama scattered throughout. Zorie and Lennon are neighbors who used to do everything together. After last year’s homecoming, everything changed and the distance between them grew when they probably needed each other most. A glamping trip with some friends gone wrong leads to Zorie and Lennon being forced to spend a couple days together with nothing but themselves and the Northern California wilderness, and I appreciated that.
I loved the plot! I am a sucker for hate to love romances, so I thought the dynamic between Zorie and Lennon was great! Family drama played a big part in the story, and it was nice to see how the characters coped with the issues. Honestly, I learned some things, too — tips for when I want to be one with nature! But, really, Lennon’s character was very knowledgeable about the outdoors, camping, and hiking.
Lennon and his moms were my favorite! He is one of those eclectic, broody teenagers with a heart of gold, and I absolutely loved him! The kid drives a hurst and works with snakes!!! …he’s definitely unique but still completely fabulous. His moms were hilarious and super supportive, not only for Lennon but for Zorie, too. Zorie, on the other hand, is the one thing keeping me from giving this book a 5-star rating. I don’t know what it was exactly, but I couldn’t completely connect with her and found her a bit annoying.
Overall, YES I would recommend Starry Eyes. This is in my top 3 YA reads of 2018 and one of my favorite romances for the year! Fans of YA Contemporary and even some romance fans that can handle the younger characters and high school drama will enjoy this one. Needless to say, I’m already anticipating Jenn Bennett’s next release!
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I love second chance romances! Dear Jane is a second chance sports romance — a standalone book — with a good mix of sweet and sexy, wit and emotion, and heartache and redemption. It’s a quick read that’s perfect for Fall, given the football element.
Kendall Ryan is one of those authors that has been on my TBR for a while. I’ve seen rave reviews and have been intrigued by the synopses of her books, yet Dear Jane is the first of her works that I’ve read.
There is an ease to Kendall’s writing — it’s evocative and the story unfolds at a good pace. Dear Jane is told in the dual POVs of Jane and Weston.
The leads have a history; they were each other’s first everything! When Weston continued to put Jane second to football, she ended things. Years go by and their paths meet again as Weston is contracted as the quarterback to the Chicago Hawks, the team that Jane works for.
Jane is a hard worker who lives and breaths sports. She is strong willed and independent, which I love. Weston is a star athlete; sexy and a bit cocky. Between their still unmended hearts and misunderstanding, there is angst and drama when they reconnect (although, I kind of wish the drama was explored a little more). But then, of course, the chemistry flares, and it’s hot!
I thought Jane was a fantastic character! Weston, on the other hand, made me want to shake him a few times! However, he redeemed himself with his “Dear Jane” letter. Talk about swoon-worthy!!!
Overall, I liked Dear Jane. Although this was my first Kendall Ryan book, it won’t be my last. Fans of second chance romances with some steam would enjoy this one.
*Thanks to Inkslinger PR for providing me with a copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
I love second chance romances! Dear Jane is a second chance sports romance — a standalone book — with a good mix of sweet and sexy, wit and emotion, and heartache and redemption. It’s a quick read that’s perfect for Fall, given the football element.
Kendall Ryan is one of those authors that has been on my TBR for a while. I’ve seen rave reviews and have been intrigued by the synopses of her books, yet Dear Jane is the first of her works that I’ve read.
There is an ease to Kendall’s writing — it’s evocative and the story unfolds at a good pace. Dear Jane is told in the dual POVs of Jane and Weston.
The leads have a history; they were each other’s first everything! When Weston continued to put Jane second to football, she ended things. Years go by and their paths meet again as Weston is contracted as the quarterback to the Chicago Hawks, the team that Jane works for.
Jane is a hard worker who lives and breaths sports. She is strong willed and independent, which I love. Weston is a star athlete; sexy and a bit cocky. Between their still unmended hearts and misunderstanding, there is angst and drama when they reconnect (although, I kind of wish the drama was explored a little more). But then, of course, the chemistry flares, and it’s hot!
I thought Jane was a fantastic character! Weston, on the other hand, made me want to shake him a few times! However, he redeemed himself with his “Dear Jane” letter. Talk about swoon-worthy!!!
Overall, I liked Dear Jane. Although this was my first Kendall Ryan book, it won’t be my last. Fans of second chance romances with some steam would enjoy this one.
*Thanks to Inkslinger PR for providing me with a copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
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