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breerashel's review against another edition
3.0
*This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
I had my doubts about this book but it turned out to have more depth to it than I thought that it would. I thought that Emmie's past was an interesting focal point to the story. I would have liked for the author to have gone into even more detail about it because it seemed so different from what I have seen before. The lengths that Emmie went to for her mother and that fact that she didn't blame her mother at all was saint like to me....or just naive. It was hard to get a complete read on Emmie for much of the story. I wasn't sure if she was in a relationship with Nick or if he was forced onto her. That aspect of the story was confusing and I wasn't sure if it was meant to be or not. I also had a hard time believing the "dangerous turn" portion of the story because in the real world things would not have gone down that way that I know of. I did think that the rest of the danger involved in the story was believable and therefore served to bring more tension into the book. I thought that Max was an interesting addition to the book because he was a flawed knight. He had anger issues that made him act without thinking but he only wanted to help people. He was also not a typical jock which I found refreshing. I enjoy when a character surprises me and doesn't turn out to be who I think they are at first glance.
https://fictionedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/03/cold-hard-truth-by-anne-greenwood-brown.html
I had my doubts about this book but it turned out to have more depth to it than I thought that it would. I thought that Emmie's past was an interesting focal point to the story. I would have liked for the author to have gone into even more detail about it because it seemed so different from what I have seen before. The lengths that Emmie went to for her mother and that fact that she didn't blame her mother at all was saint like to me....or just naive. It was hard to get a complete read on Emmie for much of the story. I wasn't sure if she was in a relationship with Nick or if he was forced onto her. That aspect of the story was confusing and I wasn't sure if it was meant to be or not. I also had a hard time believing the "dangerous turn" portion of the story because in the real world things would not have gone down that way that I know of. I did think that the rest of the danger involved in the story was believable and therefore served to bring more tension into the book. I thought that Max was an interesting addition to the book because he was a flawed knight. He had anger issues that made him act without thinking but he only wanted to help people. He was also not a typical jock which I found refreshing. I enjoy when a character surprises me and doesn't turn out to be who I think they are at first glance.
https://fictionedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/03/cold-hard-truth-by-anne-greenwood-brown.html
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
Children of divorce often feel torn between both parents, sometimes having to choose which parent to go with. Emmie has just returned to her father's house after a disastrous year living with her mother and she's now trying to fit back in with her old friends and her old life. But the disaster that was life with her drug-addicted mother keeps intruding... Unfortunately the promise in that description devolves into predictable actions and characterizations, particularly Max. Sigh.
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.
blurry_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! The romance, and the issues they have to face, everything was so great! I just devoured this book!
soniajoy98's review against another edition
2.0
honestly I keep reading books with covers like this and thinking “hey maybe this one will be different and good and not stupid” and then I’m surprised when woooaaHH the book w a boy and girl .5 inches away from each others mouths surrounded by photo booth snowflake effects is a trash book ??? Who coulda guessed
PS I don’t need to hear about this guys morning wood after dreaming about this girl like we get she’s hot and you like her but honestly tmi
PS I don’t need to hear about this guys morning wood after dreaming about this girl like we get she’s hot and you like her but honestly tmi
yfbpodcast's review against another edition
2.0
Light and cliche, but with relatable characters and decent suspense. not bad!
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