Hmm...So I am a little torn on this book. I feel the need to grade on a curve though, because it is the authors first novel. So, perhaps my words will speak a little louder than my star rating, I know that there is a second book coming and from the authors Facebook post, it was just sent off for editing. So on the off chance that you read your reviews Lindsey...PLEASE PLEASE USE A DIFFERENT EDITOR!!
The editing is not good. I agree with other reviewers that there are many mistakes in spelling, word placement, punctuation and tense. I found myself having to re-read some sentences and full paragraphs because of these errors. A few times, I wasn't sure who was talking, and it seemed like even though we were in the H's POV chapter, things were being said from the h's POV. It wasn't a deal breaker, but when you're getting into a story, to have to stop and re- read something really takes you away from it. These are things a decent, not even good, editor would have picked up on (one would hope).
I don't understand why so many people gave a low rating based on the fact that this is a cliffhanger. It says it in the end of the blurb when purchasing the book, and states at the very end that this is book one of two, so....I don't get that. The ending does just end...it leaves you at a point where you're really wondering what could happen. And I think the author did a good job getting you invested enough to find out just what happens in the next book.
I give the author credit for writing a YA/NA book about pretty normal teens. Don't get me wrong, I love Rachel Van Dyken and Tijan, but this is an engaging book about real teens with real teen issues. The entitled jock and the nerdy introverted girl who find their other half in each other. The h really tries to get the H to be a better person, the one she thinks he is underneath all the brash, crass, self entitled behavior he displays. And although it's a bit insta love once they start interacting with each other (which is two years after they initially meet) it is done very well in my opinion. The h is a bit of a push over, constantly seeing the best and forgiving the H's behavior, but I really think the underlying message is that sometimes, people need someone to believe in them, in the inherent good in them, even when they don't see or believe it themselves.
Some reviewers are hard on the H but I think you forget he is a TEENAGE BOY!!! Teenagers can be self centered idiots and bullies don't always see the light until they are well into their 20's (or 30's in the case of some men i know!!!) so it isn't that much of a stretch to believe that the H keeps acting like a remorseless idiot after something awful happened (i won't spoil the incident, but he makes a confession to the h about something he did and the pretty awful outcome at some point in the past). I do think its possible to have that one person come along that makes you want to be a better person, and at least during his confession, he feels shame.
I would only point out one more thing and that is the repetitiveness of the book. It's not overbearing, but it is noticeable, so I will admit to skimming sometimes when the internal musings of either character became a little redundant.
I think this is actually a good book. I think there could be a bit more character development with the h, and she could be bit more stronger, but maybe we'll get that in the 2nd book. These are supposed to be teens. Teens screw up. They revert to behavior that is comfortable when faced with shame or stress...so this book kind of hits the nail on the head in depicting some fairly real teenage actions and reactions. I give Lindsey credit for writing a full length book that has nothing to do with super wealthy. mob-tied teens with zero parental involvement who are obnoxious and disrespectful to every adult in an position of authority and for not writing about super wealthy step siblings sleeping with each other!! Seriously, can we get beyond that craze already.
The book needs editing, that's for sure, but its a great first effort about fairly realistic fictional teens and a h that while a pushover at times, seems to have a forgiving heart. It in many ways is a breath of fresh air.I think anyone purchasing this book would enjoy it, even with its flaws and maybe even root for a happy ending!
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