littlemisscass's review against another edition
1.0
This book is so well written and I actually really enjoyed it, but I just finished reading and I'm crying because as realistic as it ended up, that's not really what I want in a book (unless it's non-fiction).
I couldn't have cared less about Reed and I suppose the ending sort of just sadly echoed my fears (from three quarters into the book) that everything was just going to end badly and everyone was going to be unhappy (because Annie could never truly be happy without Mo, even just as a friend).
I couldn't have cared less about Reed and I suppose the ending sort of just sadly echoed my fears (from three quarters into the book) that everything was just going to end badly and everyone was going to be unhappy (because Annie could never truly be happy without Mo, even just as a friend).
djinnia's review against another edition
3.0
I won this Arc copy through Goodreads First Reads.
Annie has her issues with her parents. Only her best friend, Mo, has worse issues when he has to leave the country.
Annie proposes marriage as a way to keep him here. Only that creates a million more problems through all the lies that they have to tell. Then she meets Reed. And it gets even more complicated when she starts to have feelings for him.
I can understand the motives that prompt her to do this, but like many teens, they never thought through the consequences of their actions.
I didn't like how she went to Reed. It may have not been a real marriage but I didn't like the clandestine feel of all the meetings with him.
This was an okay read. I liked and disliked it. Mostly it was Annie's attitude that turned me off to the book.
Annie has her issues with her parents. Only her best friend, Mo, has worse issues when he has to leave the country.
Annie proposes marriage as a way to keep him here. Only that creates a million more problems through all the lies that they have to tell. Then she meets Reed. And it gets even more complicated when she starts to have feelings for him.
I can understand the motives that prompt her to do this, but like many teens, they never thought through the consequences of their actions.
I didn't like how she went to Reed. It may have not been a real marriage but I didn't like the clandestine feel of all the meetings with him.
This was an okay read. I liked and disliked it. Mostly it was Annie's attitude that turned me off to the book.
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
4.0
Emotional roller coaster and I enjoyed every minute of it!
emjrasmussen's review against another edition
Jessica Martinez's books are all-around wonderful. They never fail to make me adore every aspect of them, and The Vow continues this winning tradition. I loved the characters on their own, from Annie's family problems to Mo's sarcastic attitude regarding the stereotypes he faces. I loved their friendship (How amazing is it that Annie was willing to get married to help Mo?). I loved the new, creative conflict. I loved the way the plot brings up themes of growing up before one is ready. I just loved this book. That is all.
lakshmimkalarikkal's review against another edition
4.0
On reading the synopsis of this book I felt sure that this was going to be the silliest book ever. There's even a Malayalam movie based on this kind of plot (not exactly but meh) and every one knows they never make Malayalam movies based on serious things. (Joking!) But I was pretty desperate to read a book that had a ring on it for the Wedding Day challenge and I thought this would be like Sophie Kinsella's [b:Wedding Night|17910611|Wedding Night|Sophie Kinsella|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1396634329s/17910611.jpg|21865617] so I picked this up. I've never been happier to be wrong in my life. I flew through this book. It must be said that Ms. Martinez is truly a remarkable writer. She has this ability to spin true reality into something that's raw, tangible and accessible without ever seeming even remotely preachy. That is great for a fairly issue-driven novel such as The Vow. Annie and Mo were two very different characters. Annie was, at times, needy and driven by selfish motives which, in essence, actually fuels the fire of the plot. Mo was a bit selfish, as well, only thinking of himself, rather than his family as a whole. The writing and the plot so overshadowed the characters but that's fine.
valeriefm's review against another edition
5.0
Feeeeeeels. I loved this one!
I loved that Martinez wrote a story about two completely plutonic best friends having to make the ultimate commitment to save their friendship. The dual POV was excellent and I felt for both characters and the very different consequences they experienced based on their decision.
I love stories about friendships that become more, but in this case, it was so much more than more. there really isn't quite enough books about friendships that go beyond romance. Mo and Annie cared about each other in a way that went beyond lust or love or even this reader's expectations.
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I loved that Martinez wrote a story about two completely plutonic best friends having to make the ultimate commitment to save their friendship. The dual POV was excellent and I felt for both characters and the very different consequences they experienced based on their decision.
I love stories about friendships that become more, but in this case, it was so much more than more. there really isn't quite enough books about friendships that go beyond romance. Mo and Annie cared about each other in a way that went beyond lust or love or even this reader's expectations.
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gabieowleyess's review against another edition
3.0
This book was not what I thought it was going to be. I thought there was going to be more romance. To be honest, I was a little disappointed.
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jacy_jean's review against another edition
4.0
Do, I finished it in a day. That is nothing new for me. What us new is how angry I am at the female main character and her two-timing. I liked Mo; he was familiar, he felt like home. Reed was...Reed felt like a summer fling and that is all it was in my opinion.
readerziyya's review against another edition
4.0
Why is it the sum of the story of Annie & Mo that been ringing in my mind end up as said in one of poems from Love and Misadventure (by Lang Leav) which title is 'Angels':
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It happens like this. One day you meet someone and for some inexplicable reason, you feel more connected to this stranger than anyone else—closer to them than your closest family. Perhaps because this person carries an angel within them—one sent to you for some higher purpose, to teach you an important lesson or to keep you safe during a perilous time. What you must do is trust in them—even if they come hand in hand with pain or suffering—the reason for their presence will become clear in due time.
Though here is a word of warning—you may grow to love this person but remember they are not yours to keep. Their purpose isn't to save you but to show you how to save yourself. And once this is fulfilled, the halo lifts and the angel leaves their body as the person exits your life. They will be a stranger to you once more.
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