33p3barpercent's review against another edition
4.0
Very different than I thought it was going to be, and even better for it.
booklovinmamas's review against another edition
5.0
Full Review posted on Book Lovin' Mamas
Oh, I have fallen in love with yet another male character this year that I wish was a real person. Liam, oh sweet and sexy Liam…you won me over the minute you were cooking up waffles in the kitchen for Jillian, and it was mentioned you were from Scotland. After I found out he was a study abroad student from Scotland…every time I read anything from him, I had a Scottish accent in my head. I am madly, deeply in love with Liam after Catching Liam. ( I do not think I will say it enough, how much I loved Liam in this book ) I have a Cheshire grin on my face every time I think of him.
I loved Catching Liam and gave this book 5 full moons. I HIGHLY recommend this book to New Adult readers out there. I am looking forward to the next book from Geneva Lee. This book had everything from drama, romance, and emotional tension. Some may think New Adult has a YA feel to it…but Geneva Lee did a fantastic job to give it that adult romance feels to it as well.
Oh, I have fallen in love with yet another male character this year that I wish was a real person. Liam, oh sweet and sexy Liam…you won me over the minute you were cooking up waffles in the kitchen for Jillian, and it was mentioned you were from Scotland. After I found out he was a study abroad student from Scotland…every time I read anything from him, I had a Scottish accent in my head. I am madly, deeply in love with Liam after Catching Liam. ( I do not think I will say it enough, how much I loved Liam in this book ) I have a Cheshire grin on my face every time I think of him.
I loved Catching Liam and gave this book 5 full moons. I HIGHLY recommend this book to New Adult readers out there. I am looking forward to the next book from Geneva Lee. This book had everything from drama, romance, and emotional tension. Some may think New Adult has a YA feel to it…but Geneva Lee did a fantastic job to give it that adult romance feels to it as well.
hazelstaybookish's review
3.0
I didn't fall in love with this one as much as I hoped from reading that synopsis, but Catching Liam was a pretty sweet read! Definitely had me blushing! Liam was adorkably hot (I don't know if that's a thing but it's how he is for me)- he is surely in the swoony category with the way he makes waffles for a girl. ;) ;) ;) The romance is pleasant and delightful and I adore that it shows a college romance realistically enough. Unfortunately, I had a problem connecting to Jillian, the main character, who was always running away. She didn't exactly irk me but I can't say I enjoyed reading about her either. Still, I do think Catching Liam is one book that New Adult lovers could like.
zilsheth's review against another edition
5.0
A touching story. Perfect for all the sappy romantics out there.
bodebeabay's review
3.0
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Genres: Contemporary, Romance
2.75 Stars
While I love Geneva Lee, this book written under her other pen name of Gennifer Albin, wasn't for me.
I started reading it back in May of 2016 and it has been sitting in my 'Finish Later' shelf since then.
Although there are a couple of typos/editing errors, they aren't that bad.
The characters and their story are just to young for me.
The writing is decent, the the story moves to slow.
It's time to admit I won't be finishing this one. I was close to the end, but I just don't care enough about the story to finish it.
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
2.75 Stars
While I love Geneva Lee, this book written under her other pen name of Gennifer Albin, wasn't for me.
I started reading it back in May of 2016 and it has been sitting in my 'Finish Later' shelf since then.
Although there are a couple of typos/editing errors, they aren't that bad.
The characters and their story are just to young for me.
The writing is decent, the the story moves to slow.
It's time to admit I won't be finishing this one. I was close to the end, but I just don't care enough about the story to finish it.
itsme_lori's review against another edition
5.0
I have to start this review by stating that while I enjoy New Adult books and the issues they bring to the table over Young Adult books, I don't read very many of them. But I was seriously hooked by the premise for this one. Not only does it switch up the typical gender roles but it also seemed that none of the characters come from a violent past. And I liked that. There seem to be plenty of NA books that deal with those issues (and many are amazing books!). I just liked that Catching Liam took a different approach. And I'm so glad I read this book. I can't wait for the rest in this series!
My favorite thing about this book without a doubt was the characters. Liam is studying abroad for the year from Scotland and is handsome, smart, optimistic, and fun. We first meet him in the morning at Jillian's apartment while he's making waffles in his underwear. Jillian is a junior in college who still hasn't declared a major and is smart, sarcastic, strong, and vulnerable. We first meet her that morning as well, as she's trying to figure out who the guy in her apartment is and why he's still there. Their relationship continues from there with many ups and downs but I really loved them together. Liam was sweet and kind and honestly interested in Jillian and Jillian worked hard to keep up her tough exterior and hide her secret from him, but she couldn't control her heart like she thought she could. Jillian never apologized for what she wanted or for who she was. And Liam worked hard to prove he'd be there for her when she needed him. Together, they were great.
I also really enjoyed the focus on friendship in this book. Jillian has two close friends who had also adopted this catch and release game but both had recently fallen for guys of their own. They supported Jillian is her desire to keep up the game for herself, they were there for her when she needed them, and they took care of her in ways her family didn't. In regards to college friendships, I think Sophia Bleu really nailed these relationships. Living together, friends become family and I can't wait to read more about these two (they each get their own Good Girls Don't book!).
Final Thoughts: I really loved this book. I stayed up way into the night just so I could finish it and find out what would happen between Liam and Jillian. I promise you, it was worth it. This book is everything New Adult should be. It deals with relationships, friendships, sex, living on your own, thinking about the future, accepting who you are, and figuring out how to change the parts of your life that you want to. Jillian is dealing with some issues (that don't originate from a violent or horrible past) and she's discovering how to be an adult and handle them herself. Her friends support her throughout the book but it's Liam and their relationship that end up helping her grow the most. I highly recommend this book as a New Adult contemporary romance and I hope you'll give it a chance.
My favorite thing about this book without a doubt was the characters. Liam is studying abroad for the year from Scotland and is handsome, smart, optimistic, and fun. We first meet him in the morning at Jillian's apartment while he's making waffles in his underwear. Jillian is a junior in college who still hasn't declared a major and is smart, sarcastic, strong, and vulnerable. We first meet her that morning as well, as she's trying to figure out who the guy in her apartment is and why he's still there. Their relationship continues from there with many ups and downs but I really loved them together. Liam was sweet and kind and honestly interested in Jillian and Jillian worked hard to keep up her tough exterior and hide her secret from him, but she couldn't control her heart like she thought she could. Jillian never apologized for what she wanted or for who she was. And Liam worked hard to prove he'd be there for her when she needed him. Together, they were great.
I also really enjoyed the focus on friendship in this book. Jillian has two close friends who had also adopted this catch and release game but both had recently fallen for guys of their own. They supported Jillian is her desire to keep up the game for herself, they were there for her when she needed them, and they took care of her in ways her family didn't. In regards to college friendships, I think Sophia Bleu really nailed these relationships. Living together, friends become family and I can't wait to read more about these two (they each get their own Good Girls Don't book!).
Final Thoughts: I really loved this book. I stayed up way into the night just so I could finish it and find out what would happen between Liam and Jillian. I promise you, it was worth it. This book is everything New Adult should be. It deals with relationships, friendships, sex, living on your own, thinking about the future, accepting who you are, and figuring out how to change the parts of your life that you want to. Jillian is dealing with some issues (that don't originate from a violent or horrible past) and she's discovering how to be an adult and handle them herself. Her friends support her throughout the book but it's Liam and their relationship that end up helping her grow the most. I highly recommend this book as a New Adult contemporary romance and I hope you'll give it a chance.