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si0bhan's review
3.0
Lost Ones is the second book in Nicole French’s Bad Idea series, and it worked perfectly fine as a standalone novel. Despite references to events that clearly took place in the first book, I was not lost when reading this. That being said, based upon review I have read, this one would have packed a stronger punch if I had read the prior book first. Therefore, while you can read this without having read the first, the consensus seems to be not to do so.
All in all, this was an enjoyable enough read. There was plenty of drama and angst throughout this one, a story that leaves you curious as to how it will play out, and yet I wasn’t crazy about this. In theory it should have ticked all of my boxes, but I never really felt the connection to the story that I had been hoping for. It was interesting, but it was not sucked in as deeply as I would have liked to be.
I think one of the reasons for my inability to become as attached as I could have been was the length of this one. It wasn’t an overly long story, but at times it felt as though it was. Things seemed to go in circles somewhat, they did not feel as though they were moving forward. I wanted to know what was going to happen, yet there were points when I did not feel as though we were moving towards answers. Due to this, there were times when I found my attention slipping slightly.
Although enjoyable, this wasn’t quite what I had expected. I may go and read the prior book, and then come back to this one, to see if my view changes with more knowledge – however, it is not something that is very high up my list of things to do.
All in all, this was an enjoyable enough read. There was plenty of drama and angst throughout this one, a story that leaves you curious as to how it will play out, and yet I wasn’t crazy about this. In theory it should have ticked all of my boxes, but I never really felt the connection to the story that I had been hoping for. It was interesting, but it was not sucked in as deeply as I would have liked to be.
I think one of the reasons for my inability to become as attached as I could have been was the length of this one. It wasn’t an overly long story, but at times it felt as though it was. Things seemed to go in circles somewhat, they did not feel as though they were moving forward. I wanted to know what was going to happen, yet there were points when I did not feel as though we were moving towards answers. Due to this, there were times when I found my attention slipping slightly.
Although enjoyable, this wasn’t quite what I had expected. I may go and read the prior book, and then come back to this one, to see if my view changes with more knowledge – however, it is not something that is very high up my list of things to do.
ammalek's review against another edition
4.0
With the cliffhanger preview at the end of book 1 I knew this book would be a bit darker. Family issues have left Layla (and Nico to a lesser extent) not in the happiest of places emotionally. They try to remain friends despite the distance between them but both sides contribute to that failure. Layla’s toxic relationships lead to more emotional and even physical abuse. But in the end Nico is there for her when no one else really is. But they still have a lot to work through going into book 3. No big cliffhanger here but you know the story is far from over.
shelbyjo's review against another edition
5.0
I was extremely excited to read this book since I loved book #1 in this series so much. Bad Idea was so good, I absolutely adored it. I am often nervous about sequels though when I loved the first book so much. It causes high expectations and are often not met. SO, while I say I was excited, I was also kind of scared to read this! There was no reason to be though. Nicole French wrote a follow-up that was just as good as the first book.
Right from the start I was absorbed into the book, loving Layla and Nico just as much as before. I loved the characters, the setting, and the little glimpses into the Puerto Rican and Brazilian cultures. I felt like I was there with them in NYC surrounded by the vivid characters that the author was able to create.
I don't want to say too much about the actual storyline and give anything away, but I think anyone who read Bad Idea would know that this book would contain some struggles and emotional stuff. My heart broke right along with the characters during the difficult times. There were a few times I was on the verge of tears feeling all of their emotions. I love a book that makes me emotional!
Lost Ones is an amazing book that lives up to the expectations of Bad Idea. Nicole French did such a great job of continuing Nico and Layla's story.
*I received a free ARC but that in no way influenced my review. My review would have been written the exact same whether I got it free now or purchased it on 3/14 when it's released!*
Right from the start I was absorbed into the book, loving Layla and Nico just as much as before. I loved the characters, the setting, and the little glimpses into the Puerto Rican and Brazilian cultures. I felt like I was there with them in NYC surrounded by the vivid characters that the author was able to create.
I don't want to say too much about the actual storyline and give anything away, but I think anyone who read Bad Idea would know that this book would contain some struggles and emotional stuff. My heart broke right along with the characters during the difficult times. There were a few times I was on the verge of tears feeling all of their emotions. I love a book that makes me emotional!
Lost Ones is an amazing book that lives up to the expectations of Bad Idea. Nicole French did such a great job of continuing Nico and Layla's story.
*I received a free ARC but that in no way influenced my review. My review would have been written the exact same whether I got it free now or purchased it on 3/14 when it's released!*
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