doremelodie's review
3.0
Lexi and Austin’s story seemed like tragedy from the beginning. However, the end was tragically beautiful. Everything had to happen for things to fall into place.
bookishlifeofgem's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eastcorkbooklover's review
Unfortunately this book wasn't for me I don't normally listen or read romance novels
thef1bookishgirlie's review against another edition
4.0
It was good. Really fucking good. Not a five stars for me. My ratings are based on feelings and feelings only, so as much as I loved this book, it’s still lack a little something for me (you know… some soul crushing feelings or too many butterflies… this little spark that make it… more)
I really recommend this book, it deals with hard stuff that you don’t see often, it’s… an eye opener I’ll say. Makes me understand some things about what some people in my life are going through…
Beautiful as always Tillie !
P.S. : the fuck you mean by « enter lightness ». Mam… this ain’t light !
I really recommend this book, it deals with hard stuff that you don’t see often, it’s… an eye opener I’ll say. Makes me understand some things about what some people in my life are going through…
Beautiful as always Tillie !
P.S. : the fuck you mean by « enter lightness ». Mam… this ain’t light !
marianbooks613's review against another edition
5.0
Para empezar quisiera escribir que los protagonistas de este libro están hechos el uno para el otro, literal en todo el SENTIDO DE LA PALABRA. Si te gustan el tipo de historias un poco clichés pues que esperas para leer este hermoso libro.
Ahora vamos con lo que nos interesa nuestros hermosos protagonistas.
Mi bello y oscuropero hermoso Austin Carrillo. El hace todo lo que pueda para que su mamma este orgullosa de el con todo lo respecto al fútbol aunque se culpa un poco por no estar con ella. Aquí conocemos un mas al numero 83 de los Tide, su pasado que prácticamente lo marco toda la adolescencia. Conocimos a sus hermanos Axe el mayor y al pequeño Levi el simplemente tiene un lugar muy especial en mi corazón. Austin en el tiempo que transcurre el libro se encuentra en muchos problemas y es mas que todo por su hermano mayor, todo se vuelve complicado cuando conoce accidentalmente a Lexi y digo accidentalmente en todo el sentido de la palabra y de por si todo comienza a dar vueltas en su mundo.
Lexi es una protagonista con una amiga/enemiga que que día a día le baja sus esperanzas en la vida sobre lo referente a la "perfección"si, aquí nos podemos dar cuenta que estamos hablando de Ana. Ella al conocer a Austin cambia un poco su forma de ser ya que el por cierta manera acalla las voces de su cabeza, el le da un descanso de esas voces pero todo como en toda historia de un giro cuando ciertos acontecimientos la envían al lugar oscuro que estaba antes.
Los dos logran salir de todo tristemente. poco a poco, pero logran salir adelante junto a Lvi que de alguna manera lo adoptan y me siento feliz por esoademas el es taaaan tierno y lastimado que dan ganas de entrar al libro y abrazarlo por horas.
Sus merecidas 5/5 estrellas porque me hizo llorar en mas de una ocasión y amo las historias así.
Tillie Cole se esta ganado una reader aquí jnhdch♥
Ahora vamos con lo que nos interesa nuestros hermosos protagonistas.
Mi bello y oscuro
Lexi es una protagonista con una amiga/enemiga que que día a día le baja sus esperanzas en la vida sobre lo referente a la "perfección"
Los dos logran salir de todo tristemente. poco a poco, pero logran salir adelante junto a Lvi que de alguna manera lo adoptan y me siento feliz por eso
Sus merecidas 5/5 estrellas porque me hizo llorar en mas de una ocasión y amo las historias así.
Tillie Cole se esta ganado una reader aquí jnhdch♥
smitch29's review against another edition
5.0
This book was something else. I have nothing negative to say about this story. It truly felt as though it was written from Tillie Cole's heart. It was sincere and moving and an all around brilliant read.
The first book in this series, which focused on Molly and Rome's romance, was a bit clichéd and sappy at times. This book felt almost too different to really be in the same series as that other novel. This book revolved around Lexi and Austin. Both of these characters have enough problems on their own to fuel a book, so combining them really made this book full of drama. It even touched on darker emotions that really drove the plot.
Austin, the all-star wide receiver from the wrong side of the tracks, has enough baggage to load a 747. His mom is slowly losing her battle with ALS while his former gang is robbing his brothers of any real future. He's fighting hard to make it to the NFL to rescue his family from their turmoil, but throughout the story, we see how much he has to overcome before he even gets a shot at the draft.
One of his big obstacles is a girl with her own set of problems. Lexi's troubles are much more internal and are more or less hidden from the world. She battles crippling self-image issues nearly every moment. It takes Austin coming into her life for her to find any beauty within herself. She hides her true self from her friends and family, as much as she can, so they can't discover her falling down unhealthy paths.
When danger for both Lexi and Austin enter into the mix, they slowly start to realize they can lean on one another to share secrets. They can have just that one other person to lean on and vent to, someone who will know the real them. Inevitably, as they make themselves more vulnerable to each other, they get deeper feelings for one another and it only complicates their pre-existing troubles. Lexi is scared of not being enough for Austin, while Austin is terrified of pushing Lexi into harm's way or causing her to fall off her inner cliff.
The characters in this story go through more in the span of a few years than a lot of people can even fathom. It's intense and non-stop. I wouldn't call the book unpredictable, exactly, but it is dramatic. There is always a lot going on, and it never feels over done. It feels organic and real. There's a deep connection between the characters and seems tangible and human.
I thought the author did a spectacular job creating a world that was completely understandable to me. I have never seen or dealt with any of the heavy issues these characters face. I've never had to watch a parent dying; I've never knowingly had a friend debilitated by anorexia; I've never known the pressures of poverty and gang life. Despite all of that, I could still empathize and feel as though I really understand the characters of this story. This book was just that well written.
I really look forward to the next book Tillie Cole releases in this series. Her writing in this one, sealed the deal for any future books; I don't want to miss getting to read more of her work.
The first book in this series, which focused on Molly and Rome's romance, was a bit clichéd and sappy at times. This book felt almost too different to really be in the same series as that other novel. This book revolved around Lexi and Austin. Both of these characters have enough problems on their own to fuel a book, so combining them really made this book full of drama. It even touched on darker emotions that really drove the plot.
Austin, the all-star wide receiver from the wrong side of the tracks, has enough baggage to load a 747. His mom is slowly losing her battle with ALS while his former gang is robbing his brothers of any real future. He's fighting hard to make it to the NFL to rescue his family from their turmoil, but throughout the story, we see how much he has to overcome before he even gets a shot at the draft.
One of his big obstacles is a girl with her own set of problems. Lexi's troubles are much more internal and are more or less hidden from the world. She battles crippling self-image issues nearly every moment. It takes Austin coming into her life for her to find any beauty within herself. She hides her true self from her friends and family, as much as she can, so they can't discover her falling down unhealthy paths.
When danger for both Lexi and Austin enter into the mix, they slowly start to realize they can lean on one another to share secrets. They can have just that one other person to lean on and vent to, someone who will know the real them. Inevitably, as they make themselves more vulnerable to each other, they get deeper feelings for one another and it only complicates their pre-existing troubles. Lexi is scared of not being enough for Austin, while Austin is terrified of pushing Lexi into harm's way or causing her to fall off her inner cliff.
The characters in this story go through more in the span of a few years than a lot of people can even fathom. It's intense and non-stop. I wouldn't call the book unpredictable, exactly, but it is dramatic. There is always a lot going on, and it never feels over done. It feels organic and real. There's a deep connection between the characters and seems tangible and human.
I thought the author did a spectacular job creating a world that was completely understandable to me. I have never seen or dealt with any of the heavy issues these characters face. I've never had to watch a parent dying; I've never knowingly had a friend debilitated by anorexia; I've never known the pressures of poverty and gang life. Despite all of that, I could still empathize and feel as though I really understand the characters of this story. This book was just that well written.
I really look forward to the next book Tillie Cole releases in this series. Her writing in this one, sealed the deal for any future books; I don't want to miss getting to read more of her work.