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sophilozophy's review against another edition
2.0
I really enjoyed how the point of view alternates between the two main characters. That way you see how the same experiences effect both of them in completely different ways and how it dictates the direction their lives take.
thecorioliseffect's review against another edition
4.0
Reread this so I can finally read the sequel!! I was obsessed with Simone Elkeles when I was younger, so it's fun to reread this now. I actually remembered a lot of what happened, which is a surprise. There are times where I forget how books end immediately after I read them lol
This was pretty good. Idk what else to say.
This was pretty good. Idk what else to say.
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So with no HEA, can this be classified as a romance? Does it count if the duology ends with an HEA?ariel937's review against another edition
Ms Simone Elkeles strikes again, and cuts her check! IDK how or even why I still own this duology but might dive back into this...one day lmao
happylittlestar's review against another edition
1.0
I did not like this book at all. I find the characters to be ridiculous and that is what ruined it for me. The plots it self was just mediocre.
becs_l's review against another edition
4.0
maybe swaying towards 4.5 stars but not full five unfortunately.
This story, unlike Elkeles' other works, felt a little bit more rushed into the relationship and afterwards as well. It was still a cute coupling and I enjoyed to story line but it didn't give me the depth I was expecting, which I dropped the star.
However it was an enjoyable read and I read it in pretty much one sitting. I also will be reading the sequel so it's worth it if your want a quick read.
This story, unlike Elkeles' other works, felt a little bit more rushed into the relationship and afterwards as well. It was still a cute coupling and I enjoyed to story line but it didn't give me the depth I was expecting, which I dropped the star.
However it was an enjoyable read and I read it in pretty much one sitting. I also will be reading the sequel so it's worth it if your want a quick read.
vanybunnyy's review against another edition
4.0
An incredibly beautiful story between two young people who were once like family. But not only the relationship between the two of them was familial, but between the two families who have lived right next door for quite a few years. The accident destroyed everything and they avoided each other as much as they could. The relationship between Maggie and Caleb was like a roller coaster ride. From friendship to strangers and then to lovers. The love between them is very intimate, but ultimately not stronger than their own problems.
I am very curious to see how they find each other again in volume 2.
I am very curious to see how they find each other again in volume 2.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
Such a wonderful book! I totally loved ALL of it.
liine95's review against another edition
5.0
una lectura dura. que pregunta realmente cual es la mejor opcion cuando amamos a alguien. cuando sabes que pase lo que pase les heriras. caleb atropella a maggie y se enamora de ella pero el tiempo no se puede echar hacia atras aprender de los errores nunca es facil. me encanto el mensaje
geo_ix's review against another edition
4.0
Hmm what to say what to say. My reasoning from deducting one star from a book I loved, and took no time at all to read? THE FUCKING ENDING! Just when I fell in love with Caleb, he does something like THAT?!? Anyway, I feel like, it shouldn't have been like that! I mean, they barely fell in love! Why didn't she tell him what she remembered before he left?
My favourite character? The old lady! She was a cheeky old thing! Always trying to mend things that were broken. Like Maggie. That girl was seriously feeling sorry for herself. She wished Caleb never came back from Juvi, that his life was hard once he was back, that he couldn't play sports because she couldn't. Once she comes to her senses, and falls back in love with Caleb, she realises how stupid she was. It isn't until she confronts his ex girlfriend who is talking shit about her, that she finally becomes herself again, she grows her back bone, and goes to town on the girl, giving her a piece of her mind. What I think is funny, is all of her progress, is thanks to Caleb. Granted, the old lady helps out, but because of Caleb jumping back into her life, and him sticking up for her – even though she leaves herself guessing if she is the reason for all his fights – and even when she thinks he's joining in on her bullying, it makes her grow up, and see that the world is the same, but different, and nothing is going to get better in her life, when she just sits around waiting.
She only ever did things to please people, and was so consumed by anger all the time. It was lovely to see her growth as a character, but it ended too soon for me and left me aching for more. One day, when I read book two, I hope its just as good as this one, but with a damn better ending between her and Caleb.
The main object of this story, is not for her to forgive Caleb, but to forgive everything and everyone, even herself. It's a story of growth, and finding yourself again after being in the dark.
My favourite character? The old lady! She was a cheeky old thing! Always trying to mend things that were broken. Like Maggie. That girl was seriously feeling sorry for herself. She wished Caleb never came back from Juvi, that his life was hard once he was back, that he couldn't play sports because she couldn't. Once she comes to her senses, and falls back in love with Caleb, she realises how stupid she was. It isn't until she confronts his ex girlfriend who is talking shit about her, that she finally becomes herself again, she grows her back bone, and goes to town on the girl, giving her a piece of her mind. What I think is funny, is all of her progress, is thanks to Caleb. Granted, the old lady helps out, but because of Caleb jumping back into her life, and him sticking up for her – even though she leaves herself guessing if she is the reason for all his fights – and even when she thinks he's joining in on her bullying, it makes her grow up, and see that the world is the same, but different, and nothing is going to get better in her life, when she just sits around waiting.
She only ever did things to please people, and was so consumed by anger all the time. It was lovely to see her growth as a character, but it ended too soon for me and left me aching for more. One day, when I read book two, I hope its just as good as this one, but with a damn better ending between her and Caleb.
The main object of this story, is not for her to forgive Caleb, but to forgive everything and everyone, even herself. It's a story of growth, and finding yourself again after being in the dark.