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allibruns's review
2.0
Ok, I'm clearly in the minority here but I just didn't like this. The main character, India is the Boston Bella Swan so fans of Twilight will love this. India meets Finn, who is the most handsome/dreamy/brooding boy that ever lived. He's terrible to her and she becomes obessed nevermind that Finn is the boyfriend of her Stepsister to be, Eloise. I'd like to point out that even though it's obvious to the reader what Eloise's "secret" is India thinks they are a couple and she goes around crying about how terrible he is to her. It's only after Finn apologizes, by literally just saying "I'm sorry" and India is like "cool, no big deal that you wouldn't even make freaking eye contact with me". Finn tells her he likes her and then she's all "what about Eloise?".
I have had this problem with Samantha Young before where I've felt like the characters just didn't redeem themselves. I ended this book still not liking Finn or Haley. Everyone else seemed to love this book so maybe I'm just being extra judgy.
I have had this problem with Samantha Young before where I've felt like the characters just didn't redeem themselves. I ended this book still not liking Finn or Haley. Everyone else seemed to love this book so maybe I'm just being extra judgy.
jemimaskelley's review
3.0
While I enjoyed this book, I found that it was pretty predictable - I'd guessed the whole plot within about 100 pages. Also (and this isn't the authors fault) I went into this book mistakenly thinking it would have a gay romance. Instead there was a lot of sappy herero relationship nonsense which I personally am not a giant fan of. That being said, it was a fun easy read which didn't take much brain power :)
shellysbookcorner's review
4.0
Good story with a powerful message. Just wish we got more in the end. Seemed like once everything was out in the open the story was over. I would have liked more closure with the characters but it was still a good read.
bookwormbetty's review
5.0
I'm just going to start this review by saying 5 stars is NOT enough. What did I just read? My heart literally aches for the characters in this book. This was NOT what I expected when I picked this book to review, it is SO much more. I am literally at a loss for words when I think about this book, and the emotional pull it has. I really wish I was a writer and could wax poetic about this, but...I am just me and if you do one thing in your life, read this book, have your teenager read this book. There is no sex, there is talk of it and some making out, however if you let that be your focus you really lose the big picture. This book tackles some of the harshest realities kids face these days, and you will NOT be sorry you read this, of that you can be sure. This book is told entirely through India's point of view.
mandola's review
2.0
It’s enjoyable as a trashy read but honestly it’s has it’s problematic or annoying moments.
The love interest in my opinion was the typical bad boy which I hate. He was possessive of India, to the point wegre he got mad to her for having a guy that’s she did not like flirt with her. Like it’s like that thing where “ we’re not together but I’ll still get mad at you for having someone being interested in you” it’s so annoying like she can’t control what others do.
Also I found the thing about Eloise waiting for her friend to understand her and make up with her after outing Eloise was dumb. Like she outed her to whole school, why would Eloise want to make up with her?
dumb compliant but why was the main character named India????
Overall, this book is fun to read when you want a trashy book to read but is problematic at times and relies too much on common tropes in romance novels. It does cover serious topics at times, and does ok at that.
The love interest in my opinion was the typical bad boy which I hate. He was possessive of India, to the point wegre he got mad to her for having a guy that’s she did not like flirt with her. Like it’s like that thing where “ we’re not together but I’ll still get mad at you for having someone being interested in you” it’s so annoying like she can’t control what others do.
Also I found the thing about Eloise waiting for her friend to understand her and make up with her after outing Eloise was dumb. Like she outed her to whole school, why would Eloise want to make up with her?
dumb compliant but why was the main character named India????
Overall, this book is fun to read when you want a trashy book to read but is problematic at times and relies too much on common tropes in romance novels. It does cover serious topics at times, and does ok at that.
jennfgarcia's review
5.0
So so so good!! Great characterization. Most I loved and a few I hated with a passion, and I was supposed. The author did an amazing job at sucking me in and making me feel all the things. I need more!!
bestdressedbookworm's review
5.0
This book hurt of read but i remember what some of these "the world feeling like it is ending" feelings in high school feet like. this just all felt so real, the friends at school that are not really friends, the choices you make because first love makes you feel like its the only shot you have at it, and the fear you have that your parents dont approve of you. I loved this.
katkinney's review
4.0
This was the first YA genre title I’ve read by Samantha Young. India Maxwell moves across the country when her mother marries a man from Boston and now has to contend with a new stepsister, Eloise, and her boyfriend, Finn. The relationship between Eloise and India particularly grew on me. In some ways it reminded me of Erin Watt’s Royals series. This is the perfect read if you love lots of drama, relationships and mean girls, galore.
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