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secretmagic's review
3.0
Wasn't my favourite book in this series. I loved Ethan - I thought he was super sweet and he really tried to make something of himself. But I wasn't a fan of Lila. I just couldn't understand why Ethan put so much effort into 'saving' her.
Interesting twist at the end - definitely makes me want to read the next Ella/Micha (but I like those two better overall)
Interesting twist at the end - definitely makes me want to read the next Ella/Micha (but I like those two better overall)
spersephone's review
3.0
I'm enjoying the storyline, although it's a bit over the top. But the little spelling mistakes just grate on me. There aren't too many, but they're annoying and should have been picked up. I do want to see where it goes. The to-ing and fro-ing between the characters was very irritating, as was their behaviour when they were stressed - needing to go out and satisfy their desires in various ways. However, there is some truth to this sometimes.
sidekicka7x's review
4.0
I loved Ethan. Lila took a little more time to like, she annoyed the hell out of me for a while.
cavityfila's review against another edition
2.0
I was not into this book. I really liked the Ella and Micha series, and felt like those books had a lot more intensity than this one. These characters felt flat and forced when given their own book, much more so than as a supporting cast in the other books. Lila was very whiny and annoying and I had a hard time sympathizing with her. And Ethan, who I liked a lot from the other books, who I thought had this deep tortured past that makes him act all aloof and damaged, was just not that impressive. I did not think his past was that bad or that damaging, and I didn't feel any emotion emanating from him about it besides that he kept repeating how he didn't want to end up like this father. This book just didn't have the angst and emotion of the Ella and Micha books that I was looking for and I doubt I will read their continuation.
valefrog2000's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
teatime_and_reading's review
4.0
I liked it so much better than Micha and Ella's story . They fit in perfectly together . And i genuinely enjoyed it . Wish there were more than a book about these two . Lila's struggle with the unwanted and not deserving love thing hit me so hard . Loved all the healing part where she became aware of who she is and what she deserves .
talya_'s review
3.0
So. Lila and Ethan have my stamp of approval. I liked the book-- didn't love it, but then again, I didn't expect to. For some reason, I hardly ever read an NA book expecting to love it or expecting to give it more than 3 stars. And don't get me wrong, 3 stars isn't necessarily bad in my book…at least here it's not. The 3 stars means that even though it wasn't perfect and had flaws, I still liked it and would likely recommend it to someone else.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
4.0
It's not a secret that the new adult genre has found a fan in me this year. It's a genre that catches a lot of flack (unfortunately.) That makes me sad because I truly think there are great reads to be found within it. Your late teens/early 20's are an extremely difficult time to navigate. Most people are in college at that time, which leads to navigating those years with people new to your life that may or may not know you as well as the people you left at home. It's a time that you experiment. A time filled with peer pressure. A time to question the things you've been taught your whole life. But above all, it's a time to experience life.
This is why I've found the new adult genre so important and awesome. It's filled with books that truly speak to the fears, issues, and experiences that occur during that time of your life. I've found books like Tammara Webber's Easy to help promote knowledge of rape culture and sexual assault. Cora Carmack's Losing It is all about the pressure in today's society to lose your virginity. The Temptation of Lila and Ethan by Jessica Sorensen is being added to this list of new adult must-rec's for tackling of drug abuse, specifically prescription drugs.
From Goodreads:
Jessica Sorensen is an author you need to add to your must-read list. She tackles this difficult subject matter with hope and beauty. I've loved this series from the beginning (see my reviews of book one and two); it is filled with characters that have realistic flaws and the strength and courage to view those flaws as beautiful. In The Temptation of Lila and Ethan Sorensen is preaching to her readers that it's ok to be flawed. Striving for perfection will kill you because perfection is unattainable. Our flaws are what make us “us.”
She shows us the dangers of drug addiction, and what such an addiction can do to a person's life. I applaud her emphasis on prescription drug abuse, which is becoming more rampant in younger generations, and it gives hope to those who think they are powerless over these substances. Speaking to the young adult target audience directly about these issues, Sorensen is most likely saving lives. That is extremely important, and more proactive writing like this is needed to show young adults that they are not alone and can fight drug addiction just as the characters in Temptation do.
Therefore, I heartily encourage any fans of the new adult genre to give The Temptation of Lila and Ethan a try. It's a powerful read with a serious message that is worth spreading.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
Originally Posted: http://wp.me/p18lIL-2a4
This is why I've found the new adult genre so important and awesome. It's filled with books that truly speak to the fears, issues, and experiences that occur during that time of your life. I've found books like Tammara Webber's Easy to help promote knowledge of rape culture and sexual assault. Cora Carmack's Losing It is all about the pressure in today's society to lose your virginity. The Temptation of Lila and Ethan by Jessica Sorensen is being added to this list of new adult must-rec's for tackling of drug abuse, specifically prescription drugs.
From Goodreads:
On the surface, Lila Summers is flawless: good looks, expensive clothes, and a big, beautiful smile. But a dark past and even darker secrets are threatening to bubble over her perfect façade. She'll do anything to keep the emptiness inside hidden-which leads her into situations that always end badly. Whenever she hits bottom, there's only one person who's there to pull her out: Ethan Gregory.
Ethan set the rules a long time ago: he and Lila are just friends. He doesn't do relationships. Although his tattooed, bad boy exterior is a far cry from Lila's pretty princess image, Ethan can't deny they have a deeper connection than he's used to. If he's not careful, he could be in serious danger of becoming attached-and he's learned the hard way that attachment only leads to heartbreak.
When Lila falls farther than she ever has before, can Ethan continue to help as a friend? Or is he also getting close to falling . . . for her?
Jessica Sorensen is an author you need to add to your must-read list. She tackles this difficult subject matter with hope and beauty. I've loved this series from the beginning (see my reviews of book one and two); it is filled with characters that have realistic flaws and the strength and courage to view those flaws as beautiful. In The Temptation of Lila and Ethan Sorensen is preaching to her readers that it's ok to be flawed. Striving for perfection will kill you because perfection is unattainable. Our flaws are what make us “us.”
She shows us the dangers of drug addiction, and what such an addiction can do to a person's life. I applaud her emphasis on prescription drug abuse, which is becoming more rampant in younger generations, and it gives hope to those who think they are powerless over these substances. Speaking to the young adult target audience directly about these issues, Sorensen is most likely saving lives. That is extremely important, and more proactive writing like this is needed to show young adults that they are not alone and can fight drug addiction just as the characters in Temptation do.
Therefore, I heartily encourage any fans of the new adult genre to give The Temptation of Lila and Ethan a try. It's a powerful read with a serious message that is worth spreading.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
Originally Posted: http://wp.me/p18lIL-2a4