alexa_gr's review against another edition
4.0
This book was on my TBR for so long and I´m glad I finally read it. Although it was not at all like I expected, I really liked it.
Right from the start, I felt connected to the main character. She is 17 years old and I think the author did a great job portraying appropriate behaviour for this age. I often feel that most YA/NA characters either act too old or way to immature. Julie Cross found the right balance between responsible and insecure. Brody is also such a sweet guy!
But what really made this book outstanding, was that it´s not just a love story. There is so much going on with baseball, relationships with parents and friendship.
Furthermore, it felt extremely real to me. It helped that it was a slow-burn romance and no character was flawless, but not in this cliché "I´m broken, go away from me"-way. That´s also why the book didn´t read like New Adult, although there are definitely scenes that go there.
Of course, this book isn´t perfect (for me at least). I don´t believe in perfect books anyways...
I couldn´t stand Lenny and I think she gave the worst advice ever. Another issue was the repetitiveness sometimes. This book is set over the course of a whole year and whereas this gave the characters a lot of room for development, some arguments came up a bit too often.
I wouldn´t say the story dragged, but it was definitely not a page-turner especially after
Lastly, I just want to mention that the book features a very healthy relationship and good humour now and then which is connected to the very fluid writing style. The later is also something I can remember from Julie Cross´ [b:Tempest|11455096|Tempest (Tempest, #1)|Julie Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327878364s/11455096.jpg|16065182] -series I read when I was younger. It´s a series I never finished, but maybe I´ll pick it up again.
Right from the start, I felt connected to the main character. She is 17 years old and I think the author did a great job portraying appropriate behaviour for this age. I often feel that most YA/NA characters either act too old or way to immature. Julie Cross found the right balance between responsible and insecure. Brody is also such a sweet guy!
But what really made this book outstanding, was that it´s not just a love story. There is so much going on with baseball, relationships with parents and friendship.
Furthermore, it felt extremely real to me. It helped that it was a slow-burn romance and no character was flawless, but not in this cliché "I´m broken, go away from me"-way. That´s also why the book didn´t read like New Adult, although there are definitely scenes that go there.
Of course, this book isn´t perfect (for me at least). I don´t believe in perfect books anyways...
I couldn´t stand Lenny and I think she gave the worst advice ever. Another issue was the repetitiveness sometimes. This book is set over the course of a whole year and whereas this gave the characters a lot of room for development, some arguments came up a bit too often.
I wouldn´t say the story dragged, but it was definitely not a page-turner especially after
Spoiler
Brody and Annie had their first real kiss and ended up in a hidden relationship.Lastly, I just want to mention that the book features a very healthy relationship and good humour now and then which is connected to the very fluid writing style. The later is also something I can remember from Julie Cross´ [b:Tempest|11455096|Tempest (Tempest, #1)|Julie Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327878364s/11455096.jpg|16065182] -series I read when I was younger. It´s a series I never finished, but maybe I´ll pick it up again.
livruther's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
this was soooo sweet & i had a great time reading it!! a great older-ya sports romance. some parts were cringe, tho, and i didnt love lenny
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
ash_452's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
5.0
Review to come, but that was SO GOOD!
http://jenuinecupcakes.blogspot.com/2014/10/whatever-life-throws-at-you-by-julie.html?m=0
http://jenuinecupcakes.blogspot.com/2014/10/whatever-life-throws-at-you-by-julie.html?m=0
neillgirl's review against another edition
5.0
I have read this book so many times and honeslty it gets better everytime. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quick read and into the cliche romance type.
lxnxsx_'s review against another edition
4.0
This is one of my absolute favorite stories I haver ever read. I love this romance and the fact that the male main character is a baseball player. The female main character is also involved in sports and this makes it to a great sports novel!
danib_reads's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jz_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I vividly remember finishing this book and then immediately wanting a boyfriend that plays baseball...