shms's review against another edition
1.0
This is my 2nd book by Glines and I'm not sure her writing style is my cuppa tea. It's like skimming the surface of a pretty shallow pond. Not everything has to be angsty but the characters come across wooden and immature. I may yet try one of her earlier books because I feel I'm missing the party.
As for this book, I started skimming it about 20% into the book and kept on until about 70% when it started getting interesting. This comes with a hero horror show, so not much to say other than eew.
As for this book, I started skimming it about 20% into the book and kept on until about 70% when it started getting interesting. This comes with a hero horror show, so not much to say other than eew.
shmsy's review against another edition
1.0
This is my 2nd book by Glines and I'm not sure her writing style is my cuppa tea. It's like skimming the surface of a pretty shallow pond. Not everything has to be angsty but the characters come across wooden and immature. I may yet try one of her earlier books because I feel I'm missing the party.
As for this book, I started skimming it about 20% into the book and kept on until about 70% when it started getting interesting. This comes with a hero horror show, so not much to say other than eew.
As for this book, I started skimming it about 20% into the book and kept on until about 70% when it started getting interesting. This comes with a hero horror show, so not much to say other than eew.
baylovebeauty's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars
It was a good book, and Cruz was definitely not swoon worthy. He was really just a pig. But overall good story!
It was a good book, and Cruz was definitely not swoon worthy. He was really just a pig. But overall good story!
nycitybookworm's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Felt like I was cheated out of the story the blur gives. You think the story will be about Eli finding his perfect match. But it isn't, it's mostly all about Lila and someone named Cruz. Eli only had about four chapters and this book has forty four. Just for you to see how little is spent on Eli. I really hope Abbi writes a book for Eli, one that would due him justice rather than the lie this book is.
greylandreviews's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I really don't know how feel about this book... I don't like Cruz K. (because she named two characters Cruz???) at all and Eli is a precious cinnamon roll. This book really disappointed me and I really love Abbi's books too.
I really don't know how feel about this book... I don't like Cruz K. (because she named two characters Cruz???) at all and Eli is a precious cinnamon roll. This book really disappointed me and I really love Abbi's books too.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Because of Lila Stars
I liked this book better than the first in the series because we didn’t have to wait so long for things to start moving.
I really loved Lila’s character. She was timid yes but it was more a quiet strength. She needed to get out of the house and become who she knew she was always meant to be. I really loved that it kind of reminded me a lot of Della.
I was very happy we got to have some of the ole gang in this book more so than the first book. Maybe I was waiting too much to see them older.
The two yes I said two love interests in this book couldn’t be farther from each other in attitude and characters and I love that we don’t’ really know what’s going to happen until it does.
Loved, LOVED the narration. I feel all three did a fantastic job. I can’t wait for more books in this series.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
I liked this book better than the first in the series because we didn’t have to wait so long for things to start moving.
I really loved Lila’s character. She was timid yes but it was more a quiet strength. She needed to get out of the house and become who she knew she was always meant to be. I really loved that it kind of reminded me a lot of Della.
I was very happy we got to have some of the ole gang in this book more so than the first book. Maybe I was waiting too much to see them older.
The two yes I said two love interests in this book couldn’t be farther from each other in attitude and characters and I love that we don’t’ really know what’s going to happen until it does.
Loved, LOVED the narration. I feel all three did a fantastic job. I can’t wait for more books in this series.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
catxbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Pensé que iba a ser mejor que "like a memory" pero la verdad que al final me dejó igual que con ese libro. El final no me lo esperé y sin duda no hubiera terminado con la persona con la que Lila termino :/
Los libros de Rosemary Beach y Sea Breeze me encantaron pero estos dos la verdad me han decepcionado:(
Los libros de Rosemary Beach y Sea Breeze me encantaron pero estos dos la verdad me han decepcionado:(
lauraelena28's review against another edition
5.0
More like 4.5 stars.
But yeah, I liked it. The resolution was a bit too fast but I love Lila so it's okay.
Abbi Glines does it again.
But yeah, I liked it. The resolution was a bit too fast but I love Lila so it's okay.
Abbi Glines does it again.
isaiconica's review against another edition
3.0
Las 3 estrellas son para Eli Hardy y la primera mitad del libro #EliDeservesBeter
Segundo libro en la nueva saga de Abbi Glines que junta a los personajes de Rosemary Beach y Sea Breeze, sus dos grandes series.
Al contrario que su predecesor, éste no me ha decepcionado aunque si me ha desesperado en varias ocasiones. Me ha gustado mucho la protagonista y la mayor parte de la trama, pero no estoy de acuerdo con algunas de las decisiones que toma o con la actitud de otro de los protagonistas en cuestión.
La historia gira en torno a Lila Kate Carter, hija de Grant y Harlow ([b:Take a Chance|18053782|Take a Chance (Rosemary Beach, #7; Chance, #1)|Abbi Glines|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1396889528s/18053782.jpg|25338951]). En muchos aspectos es exactamente igual que su madre, pero está intentando descubrir quién es realmente y cómo puede encajar en el único lugar que conoce y ser feliz en el intento.
Para empezar su viaje, decide ir a visitar a Nate y Bliss a Sea Breeze. Allí conoce a Eli Hardy, hijo de Marcus y Low ([b:Because of Low|13146214|Because of Low (Sea Breeze, #2)|Abbi Glines|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1322924946s/13146214.jpg|18323697]), y ambos inician una curiosa relación de amigos con derechos. Cuando Lila empieza a encontrarse a sí misma, Cruz Kerrington aparece para ponerlo todo patas arriba.
Si estáis al tanto de las dos sagas sabréis que Cruz es el hijo mayor de Woods y Della ([b:Twisted Perfection|17333880|Twisted Perfection (Rosemary Beach, #5; Perfection, #1)|Abbi Glines|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1360904964s/17333880.jpg|24065237]). Es un irresponsable, un mujeriego y la persona que se ha dedicado a hacer la vida imposible a Lila. Pero por suerte o por desgracia, ella lleva toda la vida enamorada de él.
A partir de aquí empieza este particular triángulo amoroso destinado a terminar con uno, dos o hasta tres corazones rotos.
Me gustaría decir que soy imparcial, pero no es así. Tengo debilidad por los Hardy y no iba a ser distinto con Eli. Mientras que uno es responsable, trabajador, cariñoso y trata a Lila como se merece, el otro la desespera, se porta como un cavernícola y la engaña.
Me he sentido increíblemente identificada con Lila Kate, con su forma de luchar por sus sueños y su necesidad de aventura. Lo único que ha hecho que me decepcione son sus desastrosas decisiones amorosas, pero al parecer en el amor no es tan fácil elegir.
Destaco la forma en que se ha ido desarrollando la historia y la indecisión hasta el mismo final sobre quién iba a ser el elegido. Es evidente que Abbi le ha puesto más ganas a este libro que al anterior y me ha dejado con ganas del siguiente.
Por cierto, ¿soy la única que ahora va buscando todo el tiempo quiénes van a tener su propio libro según va leyendo?
Segundo libro en la nueva saga de Abbi Glines que junta a los personajes de Rosemary Beach y Sea Breeze, sus dos grandes series.
Al contrario que su predecesor, éste no me ha decepcionado aunque si me ha desesperado en varias ocasiones. Me ha gustado mucho la protagonista y la mayor parte de la trama, pero no estoy de acuerdo con algunas de las decisiones que toma o con la actitud de otro de los protagonistas en cuestión.
La historia gira en torno a Lila Kate Carter, hija de Grant y Harlow ([b:Take a Chance|18053782|Take a Chance (Rosemary Beach, #7; Chance, #1)|Abbi Glines|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1396889528s/18053782.jpg|25338951]). En muchos aspectos es exactamente igual que su madre, pero está intentando descubrir quién es realmente y cómo puede encajar en el único lugar que conoce y ser feliz en el intento.
Para empezar su viaje, decide ir a visitar a Nate y Bliss a Sea Breeze. Allí conoce a Eli Hardy, hijo de Marcus y Low ([b:Because of Low|13146214|Because of Low (Sea Breeze, #2)|Abbi Glines|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1322924946s/13146214.jpg|18323697]), y ambos inician una curiosa relación de amigos con derechos. Cuando Lila empieza a encontrarse a sí misma, Cruz Kerrington aparece para ponerlo todo patas arriba.
Si estáis al tanto de las dos sagas sabréis que Cruz es el hijo mayor de Woods y Della ([b:Twisted Perfection|17333880|Twisted Perfection (Rosemary Beach, #5; Perfection, #1)|Abbi Glines|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1360904964s/17333880.jpg|24065237]). Es un irresponsable, un mujeriego y la persona que se ha dedicado a hacer la vida imposible a Lila. Pero por suerte o por desgracia, ella lleva toda la vida enamorada de él.
A partir de aquí empieza este particular triángulo amoroso destinado a terminar con uno, dos o hasta tres corazones rotos.
“I don’t want to just be the beginning of your adventure Lila. I want to be the end.”
Me gustaría decir que soy imparcial, pero no es así. Tengo debilidad por los Hardy y no iba a ser distinto con Eli. Mientras que uno es responsable, trabajador, cariñoso y trata a Lila como se merece, el otro la desespera, se porta como un cavernícola y la engaña.
Me he sentido increíblemente identificada con Lila Kate, con su forma de luchar por sus sueños y su necesidad de aventura. Lo único que ha hecho que me decepcione son sus desastrosas decisiones amorosas, pero al parecer en el amor no es tan fácil elegir.
Spoiler
Ojalá la trama hubiera girado en torno a Eli y Lila. Ojalá alguien mande al psicólogo a Cruz porque tiene una psicosis importante. Ojalá no se empeñaran en romantizar las relaciones tóxicas. No es que me sorprenda porque conozco a Abbi y sus historias, pero no vendría mal un cambio de vez en cuando.Destaco la forma en que se ha ido desarrollando la historia y la indecisión hasta el mismo final sobre quién iba a ser el elegido. Es evidente que Abbi le ha puesto más ganas a este libro que al anterior y me ha dejado con ganas del siguiente.
Por cierto, ¿soy la única que ahora va buscando todo el tiempo quiénes van a tener su propio libro según va leyendo?
begentile's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0