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littlebookmunchkin's review against another edition
5.0
Maybe it is because I haven't read many books on that topic, but I have to say, that this book was really good and I feel like that every message this book wanted to carry into the world, it shouted it loud and clear. I was always on the edge and could not stop reading. I was so intrigued by this story and the writing style was, in my opinion as amazing. Usually I am not person to tear up over a book, but that one got those tears filling my eyes!
carotpwk's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
celinee04's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ac223's review against another edition
4.0
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The description of Out of Control doesn't do a great job of portraying what a good book this is. When I first read it, I thought it sounded a little ridiculous. I mean she witnesses a murder, gets taken into protective custody, and the police station is shot up, and she's on the run with a car thief she met at the police station. It's plot is improbable, but Alderson does a pretty good job of making you forget that part.
Olivia "Liva" is at the police station giving her version of events about the murder she witnessed. Jay is brought in around the same time for stealing a car, and asks her to make a phone call on his behalf when she leaves. Liva can't explain why she agrees, but the instant connection between the two is undeniable. When bullets start flying, the two of them escape together, and do their best to stay ahead of the psycho cop killer. Most of the book is happening within a few days span, and it's a pretty thrilling ride. I do wish the book would have gone on a little while longer, but it was a good read all the same.
The description of Out of Control doesn't do a great job of portraying what a good book this is. When I first read it, I thought it sounded a little ridiculous. I mean she witnesses a murder, gets taken into protective custody, and the police station is shot up, and she's on the run with a car thief she met at the police station. It's plot is improbable, but Alderson does a pretty good job of making you forget that part.
Olivia "Liva" is at the police station giving her version of events about the murder she witnessed. Jay is brought in around the same time for stealing a car, and asks her to make a phone call on his behalf when she leaves. Liva can't explain why she agrees, but the instant connection between the two is undeniable. When bullets start flying, the two of them escape together, and do their best to stay ahead of the psycho cop killer. Most of the book is happening within a few days span, and it's a pretty thrilling ride. I do wish the book would have gone on a little while longer, but it was a good read all the same.
sknappy1's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
toja02's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
simplysapir's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Felt like an action packed teenage rom com but I ate it up lol
trulybooked's review against another edition
1.0
When I was reading it and caught up in the novel, I thought it would end up as a solid 3. But I can only suspend my disbelief so far. When a teenager is out smarting the FBI and her father and mobsters and gang members... What.
Also she's a ballet dancer. Who can climb buildings like she was born to be a thief because I've heard that ballet and free climbing overlap. And she happens to meet a sexy good boy who's down on his luck and so hot. Did we mention that? We're running for our lives but let's ogle each other.
And the stereotyping... I can't with it or with the leaps of logic. All the good will I initially had for this book was siphoned away as I spent more time with the main character.
Also... This is petty, but I hate that they took the name Jaime and shortened it to Jay.
Also she's a ballet dancer. Who can climb buildings like she was born to be a thief because I've heard that ballet and free climbing overlap. And she happens to meet a sexy good boy who's down on his luck and so hot. Did we mention that? We're running for our lives but let's ogle each other.
And the stereotyping... I can't with it or with the leaps of logic. All the good will I initially had for this book was siphoned away as I spent more time with the main character.
Also... This is petty, but I hate that they took the name Jaime and shortened it to Jay.
carlyas215's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0