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k_huskic's review against another edition
4.0
A predictable story, but cute nonetheless. Harper's dad is a college football coach, and Ridley wants to go to that college to play football, but his grades need improving. Harper, who has already tutored some of the football players, agrees to help Ridley on the condition that he also helps her - in the world of romance. Harper has a crush on a fellow band member, but hasn't had a boyfriend and has no idea how to express her interest to him. That's where Ridley comes in.
This was a cute story, and I loved Harper's dog stealing ways. An enjoyable read!
This was a cute story, and I loved Harper's dog stealing ways. An enjoyable read!
mhuang's review against another edition
5.0
I'll Be Yours was such an awesome read, I completely devoured it. It has just the right amount of humour and fluff, with a tinge of drama and tragedy - and it hit me right in the feels.
nathalyalvarez's review against another edition
4.0
“I see bravery in you every day,” Dad said. “You were the girl who fought invisible demons, ones we couldn’t slay for you.”
Empecé este libro buscando una linda y simple historia, algo parecido a A Cinderella Story (la de Hillary Duff y Chad Michael Murray), resulta que Jenny B. Jones logró crear una historia bonita con personajes que puedes adorar instantáneamente pero también toca temas como abuso, infidelidad, negligencia, entre otras cosas. Además, me gusta el equilibrio entre el humor y los temas fuertes durante toda la trama.
hannahnana73's review against another edition
4.0
honestly i hated the first hundred pages. felt it wasnt written properly, like it was meant for a middle-grader.
the rest tho was five star worthy.
really wasnt just a fluffy romance but dealt with a lot of stuff. do check TWs tho.
(lost a star coz of the meh beginning)
also Christian content was basically nonexistent - for smth that's marked CF on gr
the rest tho was five star worthy.
really wasnt just a fluffy romance but dealt with a lot of stuff. do check TWs tho.
(lost a star coz of the meh beginning)
also Christian content was basically nonexistent - for smth that's marked CF on gr
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
5.0
I think this book might have the most beautiful cover of all the Jenny B. Jones books I could find on Amazon. I was therefore quite sad that it wasn't available in paperback on the Dutch site. Luckily it was available on the German site and since there were a few more books only available there eventually the shipping costs became worth it. I was originally gonna start another book this morning, but this book screamed quite loudly.
When I finished it I had the tears rolling down my cheeks. I was prepared for that, since it happened to the previous two books I read by Jones too, but it's still amazing that Jones manages to write touching book after touching book. I'm now only more excited to read the rest of the Katie Parker series. As if that was even possible. In this book faith, which was way more important in the other books, takes a backseat, but it seems that it wasn't what made the positive difference with other contemporary YA's, like I thought.
Jones simply knows how to write characters, how to let them suffer and grow, how to let them mess up and learn, how to let them fall and stand up again. Both main characters in this book didn't have an easy life. She was mistreated by her own mother, he grew up acting as a parent for his younger siblings because no one else did. They both had visible and invisible scars to tell their story and they both needed each other to discover who they could really be.
And how beautiful they were as people! I loved how they both had an edge, how their interactions weren't always perfect or romantic, how they both dared to tell the other what they really thought and really felt. As our heroine had to learn, someone who fits you perfectly on paper, might not be the someone you really need to be yourself, to discover your hidden talents. Maybe so called perfect people are not perfect for you.
When I finished it I had the tears rolling down my cheeks. I was prepared for that, since it happened to the previous two books I read by Jones too, but it's still amazing that Jones manages to write touching book after touching book. I'm now only more excited to read the rest of the Katie Parker series. As if that was even possible. In this book faith, which was way more important in the other books, takes a backseat, but it seems that it wasn't what made the positive difference with other contemporary YA's, like I thought.
Jones simply knows how to write characters, how to let them suffer and grow, how to let them mess up and learn, how to let them fall and stand up again. Both main characters in this book didn't have an easy life. She was mistreated by her own mother, he grew up acting as a parent for his younger siblings because no one else did. They both had visible and invisible scars to tell their story and they both needed each other to discover who they could really be.
And how beautiful they were as people! I loved how they both had an edge, how their interactions weren't always perfect or romantic, how they both dared to tell the other what they really thought and really felt. As our heroine had to learn, someone who fits you perfectly on paper, might not be the someone you really need to be yourself, to discover your hidden talents. Maybe so called perfect people are not perfect for you.
rlstrayer1's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars
I just loved this book...so, so much.
Harper wants a boyfriend, and only one will do: the new boy in school, Andrew Levin. The problem is that Andrew is totally out of Harper’s league, and she has no idea how to get him to notice her. Enter Ridley, popular high school football jock. He needs help with tutoring to get his grades up, and she needs lessons on how to get a guy to notice her. They strike a deal and the lessons commence….until a major scandal hits Harper and her family and her world turns upside down.
I liked everything about this book. I liked every single word written. I loved the banter between Harper and Ridley. I loved the emotions that the author portrays in her YA characters. I loved getting into Harper’s head as she makes sense of her changing world. I don’t think I’ve felt as connected to a character as I have to Harper. Her reactions to her problems are so realistic and on point for her character and personality. She is not a whiny MC, but she has an inner strength that grows and matures as the story goes on.
On the flip side, there are some cheesy moments…this is YA after all. The first 20%ish of the book tends to have some cheesy moments, but it gets more serious as the story goes on.
Overall, I laughed and I cried (happy and emotional tears), and I fell completely in love with all the characters. I love a good coming of age story, and I’ll Be Yours hit the nail on the head. This is not a light, fluffy read. Yes, it does have a HEA-ish ending, but it’s the getting there that makes it all worthwhile. I highly recommend!
I just loved this book...so, so much.
Harper wants a boyfriend, and only one will do: the new boy in school, Andrew Levin. The problem is that Andrew is totally out of Harper’s league, and she has no idea how to get him to notice her. Enter Ridley, popular high school football jock. He needs help with tutoring to get his grades up, and she needs lessons on how to get a guy to notice her. They strike a deal and the lessons commence….until a major scandal hits Harper and her family and her world turns upside down.
I liked everything about this book. I liked every single word written. I loved the banter between Harper and Ridley. I loved the emotions that the author portrays in her YA characters. I loved getting into Harper’s head as she makes sense of her changing world. I don’t think I’ve felt as connected to a character as I have to Harper. Her reactions to her problems are so realistic and on point for her character and personality. She is not a whiny MC, but she has an inner strength that grows and matures as the story goes on.
On the flip side, there are some cheesy moments…this is YA after all. The first 20%ish of the book tends to have some cheesy moments, but it gets more serious as the story goes on.
Overall, I laughed and I cried (happy and emotional tears), and I fell completely in love with all the characters. I love a good coming of age story, and I’ll Be Yours hit the nail on the head. This is not a light, fluffy read. Yes, it does have a HEA-ish ending, but it’s the getting there that makes it all worthwhile. I highly recommend!
georgiawilson993's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this so much , lots of very cute squeal worthy moments but also had me close to tears so many times ❤️ loved the romance as well as the development and journey Harper went though
lili99cat's review against another edition
5.0
i've just finished reading this book for the third time in the past 7 years since it came out (and i'm not one to reread books often.) harper and ridley have had my heart for years and i feel as though i fall in love with them at the same time as they fall in love with each other. ill probably keep coming back to this book for many years to come.
harper, you are brave for looking your fear in the face and choosing to move forward through it.
ridley, you are too good for this world and i hope you can let yourself have the things you want.
harper, you are brave for looking your fear in the face and choosing to move forward through it.
ridley, you are too good for this world and i hope you can let yourself have the things you want.