proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
5.0
I've loved every book that I've read from Lora Richardson, and Broken Rebel is no exception! Audrey and Johnny are both wonderful characters and the book came to an end way to fast!
I recognised myself in Audrey, and Johnny isn't really the "bad boy" everyone thinks. His heart is in the right place and he's very supportive of both his friends and his mother. To begin with, Audrey and Johnny seem to be each others opposites, but they share some similarities too. What I like most is that they make each other see things in a different light.
It's so nice to, now and then, read a book that doesn't contain a lot of darkness or obstacles in the characters way. Of course, there are some serious situations and misunderstandings here too, but mostly I just feel happy while reading Broken Rebel - sometimes even laughing out loud! If you're looking for books that make you feel good and warms your heart I highly recommend that you try some of Lora Richardsons work!
(I received an ARC from the author and I'm giving my honest review.)
I recognised myself in Audrey, and Johnny isn't really the "bad boy" everyone thinks. His heart is in the right place and he's very supportive of both his friends and his mother. To begin with, Audrey and Johnny seem to be each others opposites, but they share some similarities too. What I like most is that they make each other see things in a different light.
It's so nice to, now and then, read a book that doesn't contain a lot of darkness or obstacles in the characters way. Of course, there are some serious situations and misunderstandings here too, but mostly I just feel happy while reading Broken Rebel - sometimes even laughing out loud! If you're looking for books that make you feel good and warms your heart I highly recommend that you try some of Lora Richardsons work!
(I received an ARC from the author and I'm giving my honest review.)
fearlessfoxy's review against another edition
5.0
Highly Recommended Small Town Romance
I really enjoyed reading Audrey and Johnny’s story, perhaps even more than the first book in this series Broken Hollywood. Which I also loved.
I really enjoyed reading Audrey and Johnny’s story, perhaps even more than the first book in this series Broken Hollywood. Which I also loved.
debz57a52's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I read the previous Sparrow Sisters book, Broken Hollywood, but you don't have to read it to read and understand Broken Rebel. It really is more like a stand-alone with a a couple of cool cameos from the previous book.
I really was hoping Audrey would be the Sparrow sister in the next book. Audrey obviously has a big situation - a male best friend who really wants to be something more, and her doubt about her feelings for him and her future. As a narrator, Audrey was thoughtful, and I enjoyed reading her realization that what her life was in high school could be a small sliver of what's out there waiting for her.
On the other hand, Johnny's struggle to remake himself is so hard to read - I know so many students from my classes like this. And here again is Lora Richardson's hallmark ability to make characters sensitive and thoughtful, rather than reactive and rash. And, of course, the slow burn is delightful. I happily devoured this book in two nights.
I was provided an advance copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.
I really was hoping Audrey would be the Sparrow sister in the next book. Audrey obviously has a big situation - a male best friend who really wants to be something more, and her doubt about her feelings for him and her future. As a narrator, Audrey was thoughtful, and I enjoyed reading her realization that what her life was in high school could be a small sliver of what's out there waiting for her.
On the other hand, Johnny's struggle to remake himself is so hard to read - I know so many students from my classes like this. And here again is Lora Richardson's hallmark ability to make characters sensitive and thoughtful, rather than reactive and rash. And, of course, the slow burn is delightful. I happily devoured this book in two nights.
I was provided an advance copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.
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