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agsztyl's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gg88's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
lmrivas54's review against another edition
4.0
I read the last book of the series, not knowing it was the last. Since I liked it, decided to read the first one. I love stories about rock stars and regular girls, so it appealed. And wow, am I glad I read it. It was a great story, with wonderful characters. Loved seeing the introduction of Amanda and Marcus, who appeared in the book I had read first. But most of all, I liked Jax and Sadie. Sadie was mature beyond her years due to taking care of an irresponsible mother and Jax was mature because of his career. They both brought something to their relation, and took something valuable from each other. For Jax, it was being loved for the boy behind the star persona, for Sadie, it was the acceptance and fitting in with someone. Lovely books!
thatgirlchick's review against another edition
2.0
Meh.. Could have been better. Must have been an earlier work for her.
emhof96's review against another edition
5.0
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
Genre: Young Adult
Plot: 9/10
Ending: 7/10 no epilogue
Writing: 8/10
Hero: 8/10
Heroine: 9/10
Humour: 7/10
Steaminess: 4/10
HEA:
Genre: Young Adult
Plot: 9/10
Ending: 7/10 no epilogue
Writing: 8/10
Hero: 8/10
Heroine: 9/10
Humour: 7/10
Steaminess: 4/10
HEA:
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Yessiobhancollierauthor's review against another edition
2.0
Overall, this story is okay, but there were some things that annoyed me. Just a quick edit a few weeks after finishing would have cleared it up ...
Ebooks seem to be magnets for typos, and I mean, I have some books I love that, when I got my kindle, I downloaded, and they have typos (like half my Shopaholic books are missing the letter B in capitals, which is a Biggie when the main character has both her first name and surname starting with that letter!) so I am more or less willing to overlook them, sometimes it's the formatting, sometimes it's the transcribing - but sometimes, it's from not reviewing the work. Everyone has those moments of writing something you've heard rather than what you're thinking, a quick once over will point out you wrote the wrong word. You can tell this happened occasionally, sadly, or else Abi's fingers missed keys and she just didn't notice.
The story otherwise ... it could be very repetitive. Sadie, the main character, says she has no personality so many times I'm inclined to agree with her. There were other things that niggled, like Jax looked at Sadie once, and they were in love. He went away for work for a day, and Sadie was heartbroken. His friend came over for a visit, and he's moving on ... it was all a bit much. Especially as she spent all her time with her friend Marcus.
The dialogue was clunky. I get it, you want to show you've mastered the English language, but first person in teenage writing does NOT work out with that! (It's not just you Abi, I notice this everywhere. Where writers get it right, they get it sooooo right, but it's rare) - If you read the dialogue out loud and it doesn't flow like a real conversation, you're not doing it right. Sometimes, the dialogue was more formal than the descriptive parts. Sometimes, Sadie's reaction came as someone else was speaking, which made for hard reading. Also, what's up with the way Ms Mary speaks? No g's man, no g's.
But despite this ... I liked it. Even if I'm thinking singers don't make enough to have houses like that. And is Alabama on the coast? I'm from England, you're never more than 80 miles away from the coast. Genuine question. But despite my endless questions ... there was some heart to it that made it readable, and you could feel some sympathy to Sadie that Jessica just couldn't give one, even after she had Sam. That's a terrible mother, the very least she could have done was go on welfare. I feel for you Sadie, no wonder you're trying to have a tragic love affair in a summer with a "rockstar" (though, I pictured the Jonas Brothers the entire time :/) with a mother like that, I'd escape into a bit of fantasy too.
**Edit** Oh, also, this kinda got me wondering, every time she missed him, Sadie would listen to his music or wish for a poster to go on her wall. What's so wrong with a phone call or visiting his house or, I don't know, a personal picture of the two of them so she can remember the happy times they had when she clocked off for the day? Tell me they didn't spend a whole month in love without photos. Even the photo of them in the magazine would've been something ... right?
**Second Edit** I just google mapped it (loves me some google maps) - Alabama does have a teeny, tiny bit of the coast on the Gulf of Mexico. With the town of Mobile highlighted on first glance so ... yeah, I'll give you that Abi!
Ebooks seem to be magnets for typos, and I mean, I have some books I love that, when I got my kindle, I downloaded, and they have typos (like half my Shopaholic books are missing the letter B in capitals, which is a Biggie when the main character has both her first name and surname starting with that letter!) so I am more or less willing to overlook them, sometimes it's the formatting, sometimes it's the transcribing - but sometimes, it's from not reviewing the work. Everyone has those moments of writing something you've heard rather than what you're thinking, a quick once over will point out you wrote the wrong word. You can tell this happened occasionally, sadly, or else Abi's fingers missed keys and she just didn't notice.
The story otherwise ... it could be very repetitive. Sadie, the main character, says she has no personality so many times I'm inclined to agree with her. There were other things that niggled, like Jax looked at Sadie once, and they were in love. He went away for work for a day, and Sadie was heartbroken. His friend came over for a visit, and he's moving on ... it was all a bit much. Especially as she spent all her time with her friend Marcus.
The dialogue was clunky. I get it, you want to show you've mastered the English language, but first person in teenage writing does NOT work out with that! (It's not just you Abi, I notice this everywhere. Where writers get it right, they get it sooooo right, but it's rare) - If you read the dialogue out loud and it doesn't flow like a real conversation, you're not doing it right. Sometimes, the dialogue was more formal than the descriptive parts. Sometimes, Sadie's reaction came as someone else was speaking, which made for hard reading. Also, what's up with the way Ms Mary speaks? No g's man, no g's.
But despite this ... I liked it. Even if I'm thinking singers don't make enough to have houses like that. And is Alabama on the coast? I'm from England, you're never more than 80 miles away from the coast. Genuine question. But despite my endless questions ... there was some heart to it that made it readable, and you could feel some sympathy to Sadie that Jessica just couldn't give one, even after she had Sam. That's a terrible mother, the very least she could have done was go on welfare. I feel for you Sadie, no wonder you're trying to have a tragic love affair in a summer with a "rockstar" (though, I pictured the Jonas Brothers the entire time :/) with a mother like that, I'd escape into a bit of fantasy too.
**Edit** Oh, also, this kinda got me wondering, every time she missed him, Sadie would listen to his music or wish for a poster to go on her wall. What's so wrong with a phone call or visiting his house or, I don't know, a personal picture of the two of them so she can remember the happy times they had when she clocked off for the day? Tell me they didn't spend a whole month in love without photos. Even the photo of them in the magazine would've been something ... right?
**Second Edit** I just google mapped it (loves me some google maps) - Alabama does have a teeny, tiny bit of the coast on the Gulf of Mexico. With the town of Mobile highlighted on first glance so ... yeah, I'll give you that Abi!
mrsbsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This is a 'cute' book. Yes it does get cheesy at times and yes it can be predictable but it's sweet.
For my mind however they fell in love far too fast and it didn't feel right.
A sweet story all the same.
For my mind however they fell in love far too fast and it didn't feel right.
A sweet story all the same.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
The cover may make this seem like a NA book, or even an erotic book, but no worries, this is pure YA. At least in my definition of YA/NA. The main character is a High School Student/teenager, there is no sex.
Sadie is a wonderful, delightful character and I loved her to bits. Seriously, the things she does are amazing. Her mom is pregnant (Yes, due to stupidity (at least that is what I would call it when someone doesn't use protection)) and Sadie takes care of most things (also taking care of her mom). So when her mom can't work due to her pregnancy being too much, Sadie takes over her mom's job. Which is not something a lot of teenagers would just do in the summer when they have free time. She just did it and thanks to her matureness (which is logical if one has to take care of so much) she got the job.
I loved how she was around Jax, while normal girls would squeal and run around him like crazy, she is totally unfazed and not impressed with him. This made me so happy. I was worried she might turn out to be a rabid fan after all, but no, no. She falls for Jax, because of how he is in normal life/real life. She knows she shouldn't fall in love, after all relationships when one of the partners is famous tend to not work out. But she can't stop her love. And it was just delightful to see her trying and Jax trying and in the end they just couldn't stay away.
I loved Sadie for other reasons as well. For how she is around other people, how even though she has a job, she does so many other things. She is even loosening up and going to friends or parties. I really liked that, since she does deserve it so much.
Jax, ah Jax. I loved him. He was so sweet and nice. Totally not what I expected, I had expected a more stuck-up/spoiled star, but instead we have a guy who just wants things to be normal, who just wants to take some time away from all the fuss.
I loved how he was around Sadie. How he treated her like a queen, how fun they were together. How natural it all seemed. How he tried to warn her, tried to protect her from his famous lifestyle. He did at least try.
His jealous side was just adorable. And I could just imagine his face when he saw Marcus talking to Sadie.
The character I disliked most would be the mother. She is what? Around 40 years old? Maybe younger? Sorry, at times I was thinking that she was just 15 or 16. Given how she acted, how stupid she was with her decisions, how she let her kid do everything. I felt sad for the little baby. I may hope he has a better and more fun life than Sadie has. Though we saw how the mom acted around the baby. And sorry, maybe it is partially to blame to a disease/illness, but I am also fairly sure it is just another one of mom's antics and not wanting to take responsibility. Some people shouldn't have kids, that is what I will say to this part. I know it is harsh, but sorry, she is not a responsible adult. She lets her kid do everything, has to be reminded of bills, of using condoms when having sex and so much more.
I also didn't really like Marcus. He was a great friend, but I didn't like how he kept pushing Sadie and how he made her doubt things. I know why he did it, but he should see she will never see him like that.
The book isn't only about Sadie and Jax's relationship. Sure this is a big part, but it is also about Sadie and her needing to let go. Her mom needs to step up and become the adult again and not let her kid do everything. Then we also have friendship and of course Jax's famous lifestyle. All in all, a book that has everything. Swoon-worthy romance and real life problems.
The ending was just sooooo cute, and made me smile a lot. I am happy to see it ended like this and not the way I was thinking.
I would truly recommend this book to everyone!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Sadie is a wonderful, delightful character and I loved her to bits. Seriously, the things she does are amazing. Her mom is pregnant (Yes, due to stupidity (at least that is what I would call it when someone doesn't use protection)) and Sadie takes care of most things (also taking care of her mom). So when her mom can't work due to her pregnancy being too much, Sadie takes over her mom's job. Which is not something a lot of teenagers would just do in the summer when they have free time. She just did it and thanks to her matureness (which is logical if one has to take care of so much) she got the job.
I loved how she was around Jax, while normal girls would squeal and run around him like crazy, she is totally unfazed and not impressed with him. This made me so happy. I was worried she might turn out to be a rabid fan after all, but no, no. She falls for Jax, because of how he is in normal life/real life. She knows she shouldn't fall in love, after all relationships when one of the partners is famous tend to not work out. But she can't stop her love. And it was just delightful to see her trying and Jax trying and in the end they just couldn't stay away.
I loved Sadie for other reasons as well. For how she is around other people, how even though she has a job, she does so many other things. She is even loosening up and going to friends or parties. I really liked that, since she does deserve it so much.
Jax, ah Jax. I loved him. He was so sweet and nice. Totally not what I expected, I had expected a more stuck-up/spoiled star, but instead we have a guy who just wants things to be normal, who just wants to take some time away from all the fuss.
I loved how he was around Sadie. How he treated her like a queen, how fun they were together. How natural it all seemed. How he tried to warn her, tried to protect her from his famous lifestyle. He did at least try.
His jealous side was just adorable. And I could just imagine his face when he saw Marcus talking to Sadie.
The character I disliked most would be the mother. She is what? Around 40 years old? Maybe younger? Sorry, at times I was thinking that she was just 15 or 16. Given how she acted, how stupid she was with her decisions, how she let her kid do everything. I felt sad for the little baby. I may hope he has a better and more fun life than Sadie has. Though we saw how the mom acted around the baby. And sorry, maybe it is partially to blame to a disease/illness, but I am also fairly sure it is just another one of mom's antics and not wanting to take responsibility. Some people shouldn't have kids, that is what I will say to this part. I know it is harsh, but sorry, she is not a responsible adult. She lets her kid do everything, has to be reminded of bills, of using condoms when having sex and so much more.
I also didn't really like Marcus. He was a great friend, but I didn't like how he kept pushing Sadie and how he made her doubt things. I know why he did it, but he should see she will never see him like that.
The book isn't only about Sadie and Jax's relationship. Sure this is a big part, but it is also about Sadie and her needing to let go. Her mom needs to step up and become the adult again and not let her kid do everything. Then we also have friendship and of course Jax's famous lifestyle. All in all, a book that has everything. Swoon-worthy romance and real life problems.
The ending was just sooooo cute, and made me smile a lot. I am happy to see it ended like this and not the way I was thinking.
I would truly recommend this book to everyone!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
5.0
The book was really great. I loved the story and the characters. Can't wait for Because of Low
araszurc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0