m3l89's review against another edition
4.0
This wasn't the kind of book I usually read but it was on display at the library so I thought I'd try it.
Yes, this was filled with teen angst but it was believable and realistic with likeable characters and good character development.
I will definitely be reading other books by Non Pratt.
Yes, this was filled with teen angst but it was believable and realistic with likeable characters and good character development.
I will definitely be reading other books by Non Pratt.
princessjulia's review against another edition
4.0
4/4.5
I had a vague idea about what this book was about before I went into it, I didn’t know much about it though and truthfully I’m happy it worked out that way as I feel like this is one of those books you don’t need to know a lot about before you read it. The way Non Pratt writes is fantastic, the story truly just unravels itself naturally and before you know it you’re gripped, breathless waiting for the next thing to happen – considering I read this book in less than two days must mean that statement has some truth to it.
I had a lot of fun reading this book; it wasn’t ‘funny’ in its quiddity but it made me smirk numerously, mostly due to the quick wit of the two main characters. ‘Han’ and ‘Aaron’ - the two main protagonists, I absolutely fell in love with, they were both so real and understandable; there wasn’t a moment where I doubted their actions as characters – which was brilliant!
This tale isn’t just about teen pregnancy, although the story is revolved around that, it’s about so much more; there are issues like bullying and depression, friendship and family life.
The only problem I had with this book was that it was a little too predictable but it doesn’t take from the story at all, so, honestly this book is pratically flawless! Read this book, it is so good!
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I had a vague idea about what this book was about before I went into it, I didn’t know much about it though and truthfully I’m happy it worked out that way as I feel like this is one of those books you don’t need to know a lot about before you read it. The way Non Pratt writes is fantastic, the story truly just unravels itself naturally and before you know it you’re gripped, breathless waiting for the next thing to happen – considering I read this book in less than two days must mean that statement has some truth to it.
I had a lot of fun reading this book; it wasn’t ‘funny’ in its quiddity but it made me smirk numerously, mostly due to the quick wit of the two main characters. ‘Han’ and ‘Aaron’ - the two main protagonists, I absolutely fell in love with, they were both so real and understandable; there wasn’t a moment where I doubted their actions as characters – which was brilliant!
This tale isn’t just about teen pregnancy, although the story is revolved around that, it’s about so much more; there are issues like bullying and depression, friendship and family life.
The only problem I had with this book was that it was a little too predictable but it doesn’t take from the story at all, so, honestly this book is pratically flawless! Read this book, it is so good!
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readwkc's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so cute!!! I would love it if they made it into a movie!
chloereadsbooksyoutube's review against another edition
3.0
If I could give this a 3.5 I would - I'm torn! I think this had so so much potential. When I was about half way through this afternoon I wrote down my guess at who the father was... and it wasn't them! I'm obviously not going to give any spoilers, but my story would have been much more scandalous and interesting!!
Although saying that, I did really enjoy the book - enough to finish it in two days! I found the writing style used; I thought it was really easy to follow. Usually I don't like dual perspectives but because there would be no more than 1-2 pages, and sometimes only 1-2 sentences in someones perspective, I actually found this very interesting to read.
So on the whole, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others, but I have some thoughts that would've made it even better!!
Although saying that, I did really enjoy the book - enough to finish it in two days! I found the writing style used; I thought it was really easy to follow. Usually I don't like dual perspectives but because there would be no more than 1-2 pages, and sometimes only 1-2 sentences in someones perspective, I actually found this very interesting to read.
So on the whole, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others, but I have some thoughts that would've made it even better!!
sarrehs's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is a really sweet story about love, how love can drive you mad and make do the most stupid things, but also how love can be your anchor when you need it the most. Not just love from a boy but love from family and friends too, how a relationship between a boy who lost everything and a girl who is about to lose it can be formed within seconds. How friends you have shared everything with since you could remember seem so far away, and yet a stranger can find all the right things to say to make it okay. I like how Aaron tries to be a better version of himself, even though he is who he's always been, protecting and caring. He doesn't show it openly all the time but when Hannah finds herself in a vulnerable state he just pops up, like a hero. Even though every hero has a troubling past.
I love the whole twist we know is coming, you might figure it out before it is revealed, which only makes it even more fucked up. But it isn't really uncommon, it just seems twisted and weird and 'why would someone ever do such a thing?', but hey, he was hot and she was in love and thought that it would probably be the only chance she would get.
The perfect image of how every grown up and every young adult is looking upon teen pregnancy is terrible. Getting pregnant is nothing uncommon, it happens all the time, getting pregnant at 19? That is fine, 26? Perfect, 35? Finally. 45? Gross. But when a girl is 15? That is horrible, the girl herself is not mature, she will not be able to take care of a child, she is a slut, she probably doesn't even know the father, her parents are worthless for not teaching her adequately. It's all wrong. It takes one swimmer to impregnate someone, you can have sex once and will make no difference. And all it does it put stigma on the young girl having it. Like Hannah, she wanted her baby, she loved it. But she was afraid of telling her parents and the father and anyone around her because she knew that even though the baby wasn't even born, people would hate it, people would look down on her and her baby. All she gave the baby was love and was so scared to take care of it, like every mother to be is, but instead of joy all she got was pain. And it is awful. Not that I am all for teen pregnancy...
Hannah's personality, just...vulnerable, sweet, insecure and brave. She doesn't take credit for things she does really, but when she is faced with an obstacle she doesn't hide from it, she fights it and grows with it. I adore how she is capable of loving something as much as she does, her unborn baby and how much she cares that it will be oaky. When Fletch told the guys about what he had gotten from her, she didn't think 'maybe I deserve it' and pout and slept with a guy, no it was beneath her, she gave him a taste of his own medicine.
But everything wasn't a walk on a meadow full of sunflowers, no, the way the story put out the tragic event of Chris death and how Aaron felt responsible for it made me crazy, I wanted to know why he was so screwed up. But I could wait, why not? However, when Neville (oh sweet man, you are definitely my favorite) is told the truth, I thought we would find out with him...but NO. But then, when Hannah finds out...NO. We didn't find out either. Which made me frustrated, and when I did find out what had happened, I didn't know if I should be more mad at Chris for being such a dick and a horrible friend, or that Aaron, who stood up for what he believed and never meant any harm blames himself? I wanted to kick Aaron's nuts. And honestly? Chris deserved it.
Also, I love Great Britain, especially England, but their freaking tea times drives me nuts. It reminds me of how my aunt always wanders around our house with a cup of tea and every afternoon we have tea and biscuits in front of the telly or fireplace. Is it really that much tea time?!
I love the whole twist we know is coming, you might figure it out before it is revealed, which only makes it even more fucked up. But it isn't really uncommon, it just seems twisted and weird and 'why would someone ever do such a thing?', but hey, he was hot and she was in love and thought that it would probably be the only chance she would get.
The perfect image of how every grown up and every young adult is looking upon teen pregnancy is terrible. Getting pregnant is nothing uncommon, it happens all the time, getting pregnant at 19? That is fine, 26? Perfect, 35? Finally. 45? Gross. But when a girl is 15? That is horrible, the girl herself is not mature, she will not be able to take care of a child, she is a slut, she probably doesn't even know the father, her parents are worthless for not teaching her adequately. It's all wrong. It takes one swimmer to impregnate someone, you can have sex once and will make no difference. And all it does it put stigma on the young girl having it. Like Hannah, she wanted her baby, she loved it. But she was afraid of telling her parents and the father and anyone around her because she knew that even though the baby wasn't even born, people would hate it, people would look down on her and her baby. All she gave the baby was love and was so scared to take care of it, like every mother to be is, but instead of joy all she got was pain. And it is awful. Not that I am all for teen pregnancy...
Hannah's personality, just...vulnerable, sweet, insecure and brave. She doesn't take credit for things she does really, but when she is faced with an obstacle she doesn't hide from it, she fights it and grows with it. I adore how she is capable of loving something as much as she does, her unborn baby and how much she cares that it will be oaky. When Fletch told the guys about what he had gotten from her, she didn't think 'maybe I deserve it' and pout and slept with a guy, no it was beneath her, she gave him a taste of his own medicine.
But everything wasn't a walk on a meadow full of sunflowers, no, the way the story put out the tragic event of Chris death and how Aaron felt responsible for it made me crazy, I wanted to know why he was so screwed up. But I could wait, why not? However, when Neville (oh sweet man, you are definitely my favorite) is told the truth, I thought we would find out with him...but NO. But then, when Hannah finds out...NO. We didn't find out either. Which made me frustrated, and when I did find out what had happened, I didn't know if I should be more mad at Chris for being such a dick and a horrible friend, or that Aaron, who stood up for what he believed and never meant any harm blames himself? I wanted to kick Aaron's nuts. And honestly? Chris deserved it.
Also, I love Great Britain, especially England, but their freaking tea times drives me nuts. It reminds me of how my aunt always wanders around our house with a cup of tea and every afternoon we have tea and biscuits in front of the telly or fireplace. Is it really that much tea time?!
jshgvx's review against another edition
5.0
9/10
Przyznam, że nie spodziewałam sie tego, a książka ta zrobiła na mnie spore wrażenie. Świetni bohaterowie, realne problemy. Z chęcią bym kiedyś jeszcze do niej wróciła.
Przyznam, że nie spodziewałam sie tego, a książka ta zrobiła na mnie spore wrażenie. Świetni bohaterowie, realne problemy. Z chęcią bym kiedyś jeszcze do niej wróciła.
magictalia's review against another edition
4.0
RECOMIENDO Y RECOMIENDO ESTO LIBRO. SÍ debía dejarlo claro desde el inicio.
Trouble fue una sorpresa de comienzo a fin, no me esperaba todos esos giros y toda la historia detrás, de verdad quedé asombrada por todo lo que ocurría en cada página. Más que simples adolescentes, tenemos a sobrevivientes atravesando un mar de emociones y problemas; y estos problemas no son para nada típicos.
Es interesante la forma en cómo la autora nos presenta a estos personajes y luego nos damos cuenta que las primeras 50 páginas no son para nada como son ellos, porque Aaron y Hannah son tan complejos y con tanto peso sobre sus hombros y guardando tantos secretos que me sorprende que no explotaran antes. La unión entre los dos y el ayudarse mutuamente simplemente los salvó y de verdad amé todo de este libro. Es tan malditamente bueno.
Y, por supuesto, odié a Jay maldito desgraciado.
La única razón por la que no le use las 5 estrellas fue porque de verdad quería saber qué sucedía con ellos. Me quedé con más y mucho más.
Trouble fue una sorpresa de comienzo a fin, no me esperaba todos esos giros y toda la historia detrás, de verdad quedé asombrada por todo lo que ocurría en cada página. Más que simples adolescentes, tenemos a sobrevivientes atravesando un mar de emociones y problemas; y estos problemas no son para nada típicos.
Es interesante la forma en cómo la autora nos presenta a estos personajes y luego nos damos cuenta que las primeras 50 páginas no son para nada como son ellos, porque Aaron y Hannah son tan complejos y con tanto peso sobre sus hombros y guardando tantos secretos que me sorprende que no explotaran antes. La unión entre los dos y el ayudarse mutuamente simplemente los salvó y de verdad amé todo de este libro. Es tan malditamente bueno.
Y, por supuesto, odié a Jay maldito desgraciado.
La única razón por la que no le use las 5 estrellas fue porque de verdad quería saber qué sucedía con ellos. Me quedé con más y mucho más.
storiesandstitches's review against another edition
This is a DNF. Not a terrible book but not great., It's not worth reading when I have literally over 700 books to get to.