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brisbookreviews's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Breaking Lauren, I was instantly hooked and couldn't put it down. The characters were realistic and the story was a roller coaster of emotions and drama. Breaking Lauren was told in 2 POV's Danny and Lauren, and I'm glad Jordan Deen wrote it that way. I absolutely loved Danny, he made the book all the more interesting and I can't wait to read more about him.
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
5.0
Breaking Lauren is what you get when danger and innocence collide creating one intense ride! The sheer brokenness of these characters pulled at my heartstrings from the very beginning and kept me reading until I was finished. Danny and Lauren are each damaged in their own way and at times I wasn't sure either of them could be helped. When they're forced together through unexpected circumstances they discover that they're more similar than different and they might actually be able to help each other.
Danny is caught up in a world of darkness that feeds off of his pain and while he doesn't enjoy it per se, he sees no way out. He's tried playing by the rules in the past, even standing up for what's right but that only ended badly. Still shouldering the guilt, he does whatever necessary to dull the pain, knowing the relief is only temporary. When he meets Lauren, he wants nothing to do with her initially, but can't seem to fight their connection. Her innocence unnerves him because he doesn't feel worthy of her yet she seems to be the one person who understands him. The more time he spends with her, the stronger his need to protect her is. His feelings for Lauren have the potential to save him or send him over the edge.
Lauren has always lived in the shadow of her siblings, but when a series of events forces her family to relocate to California, she gets a chance to reinvent herself. She dreams of a picture perfect life, the kind her mother tries to foster at home but like anything kept under a plane of glass, it can shatter if not handled with care. She's consumed with becoming a cheerleader liker her sister and mother were, and longs to be part of the popular crowd. Josh Miller, the reining "it boy" is the guy all girls are crushing on and Lauren is no exception. When he turns his attention to her she can hardly believe her luck. Josh and Danny are at opposite ends of the social spectrum and she's convinced that by going out with Josh, she'll have the life she wants.
Lauren discovers soon enough that no one is who they seem and everyone has secrets. Despite the feelings she has for Danny, she continues to focus on her warped sense of reality which made me not like her very much sometimes. She gets so caught up in appearances that she fails to see what's right in front of her. Like magnets drawn together by unseen forces, Danny and Lauren continue to find themselves in each other's company. He makes her feel things she's never felt before and "gets" her in ways that Josh doesn't. How long can she fight her feelings for Danny before she loses everything she's trying so desperately to hold onto?
This book is an intense roller coaster of emotions and left me wanting the next book NOW!
Danny is caught up in a world of darkness that feeds off of his pain and while he doesn't enjoy it per se, he sees no way out. He's tried playing by the rules in the past, even standing up for what's right but that only ended badly. Still shouldering the guilt, he does whatever necessary to dull the pain, knowing the relief is only temporary. When he meets Lauren, he wants nothing to do with her initially, but can't seem to fight their connection. Her innocence unnerves him because he doesn't feel worthy of her yet she seems to be the one person who understands him. The more time he spends with her, the stronger his need to protect her is. His feelings for Lauren have the potential to save him or send him over the edge.
Lauren has always lived in the shadow of her siblings, but when a series of events forces her family to relocate to California, she gets a chance to reinvent herself. She dreams of a picture perfect life, the kind her mother tries to foster at home but like anything kept under a plane of glass, it can shatter if not handled with care. She's consumed with becoming a cheerleader liker her sister and mother were, and longs to be part of the popular crowd. Josh Miller, the reining "it boy" is the guy all girls are crushing on and Lauren is no exception. When he turns his attention to her she can hardly believe her luck. Josh and Danny are at opposite ends of the social spectrum and she's convinced that by going out with Josh, she'll have the life she wants.
Lauren discovers soon enough that no one is who they seem and everyone has secrets. Despite the feelings she has for Danny, she continues to focus on her warped sense of reality which made me not like her very much sometimes. She gets so caught up in appearances that she fails to see what's right in front of her. Like magnets drawn together by unseen forces, Danny and Lauren continue to find themselves in each other's company. He makes her feel things she's never felt before and "gets" her in ways that Josh doesn't. How long can she fight her feelings for Danny before she loses everything she's trying so desperately to hold onto?
This book is an intense roller coaster of emotions and left me wanting the next book NOW!
wperdue92's review
5.0
Lauren is excited about her move from Illinois to California. Her mom & dad are having marriage problems & this is a chance for a new start. Finally she can get out from under her sister's shadow, lose some weight, become a cheerleader. Lauren jumps right into her new life & finds herself not only popular, but dating THE hot guy on the football team. The kink in her perfect plan is Danny. He is NOT right for her, he's a fighter, a drinker & a womanizer. She can't get him out of her mind...
I loved this story. I could feel all the teenage angst & drama just like I was there. There were times I wanted to choke Lauren & Danny, but that made them seem more real than just empty characters. I loved the unfolding of their story and their personalities. I've already moved on to the next book!
I loved this story. I could feel all the teenage angst & drama just like I was there. There were times I wanted to choke Lauren & Danny, but that made them seem more real than just empty characters. I loved the unfolding of their story and their personalities. I've already moved on to the next book!
bosicbyi's review
4.0
I really enjoyed Breaking Lauren, I was instantly hooked and couldn't put it down. The characters were realistic and the story was a roller coaster of emotions and drama. Breaking Lauren was told in 2 POV's Danny and Lauren, and I'm glad Jordan Deen wrote it that way. I absolutely loved Danny, he made the book all the more interesting and I can't wait to read more about him.
farahhananii's review
4.0
Review on blog: Tumbling In Books
When Lauren moves int a new town, she figured she'd turn over a new leaf, a new life, a new identity. She wanted to be like her sister and brother, popular and accepted. And being involved with dangerous Danny ain't going to grant her that.
Breaking Lauren is one of the best contemporary reads that I've read this year. I mean, this book is TOTALLY Simone Elkeles and Katie McGarry-like. But this book is kinda creepy to me in a way.
Lauren's life is so much almost like mine. I mean, like almost on every level. Her routine, her feelings, etc. It's like Jordan Deen wrote my life out on this book, minus the hot and dangerous Danny, of course :P
I didn't know that Breaking Lauren is a series. I honestly don't! And I was kind of pissed off when it ended like that before I blew out a sigh of relief when I found out that it's a series. So, people who are about to read this book and don't know that this is a series: YOU'VE BEEN WARNED ;)
Breaking Lauren is so worth the read. Definitely one I won't forget soon :)
Note to author: Please, please please, PLEASE release Losing Lauren SOON(Although, based on the title, I'll cry by the end of the book. Will he REALLY lose Lauren? o_O T.T)! I wanna know what happens next! ;)
When Lauren moves int a new town, she figured she'd turn over a new leaf, a new life, a new identity. She wanted to be like her sister and brother, popular and accepted. And being involved with dangerous Danny ain't going to grant her that.
Breaking Lauren is one of the best contemporary reads that I've read this year. I mean, this book is TOTALLY Simone Elkeles and Katie McGarry-like. But this book is kinda creepy to me in a way.
Lauren's life is so much almost like mine. I mean, like almost on every level. Her routine, her feelings, etc. It's like Jordan Deen wrote my life out on this book, minus the hot and dangerous Danny, of course :P
I didn't know that Breaking Lauren is a series. I honestly don't! And I was kind of pissed off when it ended like that before I blew out a sigh of relief when I found out that it's a series. So, people who are about to read this book and don't know that this is a series: YOU'VE BEEN WARNED ;)
Breaking Lauren is so worth the read. Definitely one I won't forget soon :)
Note to author: Please, please please, PLEASE release Losing Lauren SOON(Although, based on the title, I'll cry by the end of the book. Will he REALLY lose Lauren? o_O T.T)! I wanna know what happens next! ;)
nixwolfwood's review
3.0
This was a quick read. Interesting story. All the drama.
My biggest issue was there were a lot of inconsistencies. It made it hard to keep track of the story. I found no issues with the grammar, but it is in need of a content editor. There were too many instances where I wasn't entirely sure what was going on.
Of all the characters, Danny was my favorite. I liked him and his family. Even if I didn't like how they acted, the characters had depth. Lauren annoyed the hell out of me. And her parents, they just didn't make any sense to me. I couldn't relate to them and they felt hollow.
It was good, kept me interested. Needs work.
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/breaking-lauren-by-jordan-deen
My biggest issue was there were a lot of inconsistencies. It made it hard to keep track of the story. I found no issues with the grammar, but it is in need of a content editor. There were too many instances where I wasn't entirely sure what was going on.
Of all the characters, Danny was my favorite. I liked him and his family. Even if I didn't like how they acted, the characters had depth. Lauren annoyed the hell out of me. And her parents, they just didn't make any sense to me. I couldn't relate to them and they felt hollow.
It was good, kept me interested. Needs work.
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/breaking-lauren-by-jordan-deen
bookbriefs's review against another edition
4.0
Breaking Lauren doesn't hold anything back. It is raw and gritty and I loved that about it. I fell in love with Danny and I felt for him so many times throughout the book. I liked Lauren too but I wanted to shake her a few times. Danny is this misunderstood badboy, but what I liked the most about him was that he was honest with himself. He had no illusions of what he was and what he wasn't. However, he did make some real efforts towards growth throughout the story. I was so proud of him. He did seem to like Lauren pretty instantly, but it didn't bother me because it wasn't like typical insta love- they had a whole set of obstacles to overcome and we still don't know where they stand.
Danny was so protective of Lauren, which is something he is not used to. I found it so endearing. It is a large part of the reason that I loved Danny so much. I hope to see a little bit more growth in Lauren in the next book, because you can tell that she likes Danny too. They share these adorable moments, moments I can't wait to see more of in the next book, but then she pushes him away because she doesn't think she wants him for whatever reason or excuse she has handy.
I have to say, I am not the biggest fan of the cover. I don't hate it, but it just doesn't do anything for me. If you share my opinion, don't let that stop you from reading the book! The writing is fantastic and the characters are amazing. I connected with Danny, and I want things to work out for him so bad!
Breaking Lauren is great for fans of realistic contemporaries. This is not one of those books where everything is light and fluffy and everyone is smiling the whole time. This book deals with issues of fighting and alcoholism, and it handles them so well. I was so drawn into the story that once I started the book I simply could not put it down. I wanted to know what was going to happen so bad. The ending was intense, and I am super curious to see what is going to happen next. I hope it is at least a wake up call for Lauren. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the Lauren series. I just know I am going to love it!
Danny was so protective of Lauren, which is something he is not used to. I found it so endearing. It is a large part of the reason that I loved Danny so much. I hope to see a little bit more growth in Lauren in the next book, because you can tell that she likes Danny too. They share these adorable moments, moments I can't wait to see more of in the next book, but then she pushes him away because she doesn't think she wants him for whatever reason or excuse she has handy.
I have to say, I am not the biggest fan of the cover. I don't hate it, but it just doesn't do anything for me. If you share my opinion, don't let that stop you from reading the book! The writing is fantastic and the characters are amazing. I connected with Danny, and I want things to work out for him so bad!
Breaking Lauren is great for fans of realistic contemporaries. This is not one of those books where everything is light and fluffy and everyone is smiling the whole time. This book deals with issues of fighting and alcoholism, and it handles them so well. I was so drawn into the story that once I started the book I simply could not put it down. I wanted to know what was going to happen so bad. The ending was intense, and I am super curious to see what is going to happen next. I hope it is at least a wake up call for Lauren. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the Lauren series. I just know I am going to love it!
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