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notteaurora's review
4.0
Hello Readers!
Today we are going to be taking a look at Give Me Reason. Zoey Derrick tells us the story of Viv, a constantly struggling waitress and Mikah a rich man who is inexplicably drawn to Viv. We meet Viv just after she gets out of the hospital. After being put there by her boyfriend Viv tries once again to get back on her feet, something she's been doing all her life. Mikah is our mysterious hero and right from the beginning we know there is way more to him then meets the eye. After literally being drawn to Viv for unknown reasons Mikah just wants to take care of her. None of which Viv is having, she sees it as nothing more then a rich guy easing his conscience but she couldn't be more wrong.
I'm giving Give Me Reason a solid 4 stars and I'll tell you why. Zoey definitely starts out with the strong basis for a series. She gives us some really great characters and a plot with endless possibilities. One of the interesting things Zoey does is write this book in the first person. She also keeps her writing really relaxed, which to me keeps things realistic. You really feel for Viv right off the bat and this helps you understand why she doesn't want Mikah hand outs. Viv pulls more at your heartstrings the more you get to know her and her backstory. I really enjoyed the fact that Mikah is kept a little bit of a mystery, it keeps the reader on our toes. You get to see a tiny bit in the beginning to plant the seed, but he's still keeps his mystery. I loved the fact that Zoey doesn't give you 47 characters. She introduces people to us that matter, and only when they matter. I've experienced a lot of extra characters lately from other authors and all they do is take up page space. Literally, they do nothing to further the plot. We never meet Viv's landlord, we hear about him when he matters and I just love that!!!!
I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 for one very big reason... the cliffhanger. I don't normally mind a cliffhanger but I just felt a little bit cheated by this one. Zoey had me invested in her story, she didn't need it to keep my interested, I was already planning on reading the next part of Viv and Mikah's story. Because of this though, it just didn't feel like there was much resolution to this book, or at least not as much as I would have liked. What happened to Riley? What was up with all the well dressed patrons at the diner? I know there is another book on the way. I also know that it is coming out soon, so I'm not as upset as I would have been if I'd had to wait a year for the next book.
Over all this is a good story with good characters and the fun mystery of what Mikah is. I just would have liked a little bit more in the way of wrap up. So defiantly put this on your to read list, but if you hate cliffhangers make sure you wait for the next book release before you start.
~Notte
Today we are going to be taking a look at Give Me Reason. Zoey Derrick tells us the story of Viv, a constantly struggling waitress and Mikah a rich man who is inexplicably drawn to Viv. We meet Viv just after she gets out of the hospital. After being put there by her boyfriend Viv tries once again to get back on her feet, something she's been doing all her life. Mikah is our mysterious hero and right from the beginning we know there is way more to him then meets the eye. After literally being drawn to Viv for unknown reasons Mikah just wants to take care of her. None of which Viv is having, she sees it as nothing more then a rich guy easing his conscience but she couldn't be more wrong.
I'm giving Give Me Reason a solid 4 stars and I'll tell you why. Zoey definitely starts out with the strong basis for a series. She gives us some really great characters and a plot with endless possibilities. One of the interesting things Zoey does is write this book in the first person. She also keeps her writing really relaxed, which to me keeps things realistic. You really feel for Viv right off the bat and this helps you understand why she doesn't want Mikah hand outs. Viv pulls more at your heartstrings the more you get to know her and her backstory. I really enjoyed the fact that Mikah is kept a little bit of a mystery, it keeps the reader on our toes. You get to see a tiny bit in the beginning to plant the seed, but he's still keeps his mystery. I loved the fact that Zoey doesn't give you 47 characters. She introduces people to us that matter, and only when they matter. I've experienced a lot of extra characters lately from other authors and all they do is take up page space. Literally, they do nothing to further the plot. We never meet Viv's landlord, we hear about him when he matters and I just love that!!!!
I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 for one very big reason... the cliffhanger. I don't normally mind a cliffhanger but I just felt a little bit cheated by this one. Zoey had me invested in her story, she didn't need it to keep my interested, I was already planning on reading the next part of Viv and Mikah's story. Because of this though, it just didn't feel like there was much resolution to this book, or at least not as much as I would have liked. What happened to Riley? What was up with all the well dressed patrons at the diner? I know there is another book on the way. I also know that it is coming out soon, so I'm not as upset as I would have been if I'd had to wait a year for the next book.
Over all this is a good story with good characters and the fun mystery of what Mikah is. I just would have liked a little bit more in the way of wrap up. So defiantly put this on your to read list, but if you hate cliffhangers make sure you wait for the next book release before you start.
~Notte
shannonreadstheworld's review
4.0
This is an amazing story about an amazing woman, Vivian who has lived a hard life. After telling her abusive boyfriend she is pregnant lands her in hospital she finally escapes the horrors of her life. Only to end up working a job that barely allows her to fed herself. Although that job does introduce her to a man who not captivates her. Mr Suit. He forces himself into her life and vows not only to protect her but to also protect her baby.
BUT her past demons are closer than anyone would expect. Is Mikah's promise really going to be enough to save her and her baby from the horrors of her past life?
The author captures us with these intense characters who become as captivated with each other as we are with them.
I can't wait for the next book!
BUT her past demons are closer than anyone would expect. Is Mikah's promise really going to be enough to save her and her baby from the horrors of her past life?
The author captures us with these intense characters who become as captivated with each other as we are with them.
I can't wait for the next book!
emilyhei's review
5.0
Vivienne Callahan has hit rock bottom without even attempting to. After her abusive ex attacks her, she is left trying to move on and take care of herself, but not as successfully as she would like.
Mikah Blake sees Vivienne for the first time and she radiates something that Mikah needs in his life. If he had his way, he would protect and care for Vivienne with no questions asked, but he sees he proud young lady in front of him and tries to form a friendship.
This was a page turner for me. Vivienne is a strong, proud, but so vulnerable young woman who is just trying to survive day to day. I loved Mikah, he is a mystery which you don't get to much revealed but know he is a pivotal piece i Vivienne's life. I eagerly await the next book in the series. Entrancing.
Mikah Blake sees Vivienne for the first time and she radiates something that Mikah needs in his life. If he had his way, he would protect and care for Vivienne with no questions asked, but he sees he proud young lady in front of him and tries to form a friendship.
This was a page turner for me. Vivienne is a strong, proud, but so vulnerable young woman who is just trying to survive day to day. I loved Mikah, he is a mystery which you don't get to much revealed but know he is a pivotal piece i Vivienne's life. I eagerly await the next book in the series. Entrancing.
bookbriefs's review
3.0
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Give Me Reason is the first book (or Novella, because it was pretty short) in the reason series. The reason series is now out in a four book set, so you can read them one right after the other. I love that, because it is so convenient to be able to just keep going after you finish the first book. Give Me Reason deals with abuse and some darker themes. It wasn't a happy book by any means.
We got to know Vivienne and a little of what she is going through and what she has gone through, but most of everything else is still a mystery. I saw Give Me Reason as the foundation layer to the reason series. We met Vivienne and Mikah, and we started to get to know them, but we hardly learned anything about Mikah at all. I do know that he is an incredible guy, but I still have no idea why he is doing what he is doing for Vivienne. And I don't blame her for being skeptical of his help. From her perspective, he was just a diner in her restaurant one night and then all of a sudden he was throwing money at her and taking care of her for no apparent reason. The only reason we got was from the very start of the story, where he had this feeling and this pull towards her. I'm not sure that even he knows what it means yet, but I can't wait to find out more about him in the next couple of books. I really like him and this start to the series was just enough to get my intrigue piqued.
Give Me Reason had a few slow moments in the middle, but the book really picked up momentum towards the end. The ending was intense and scary and crazy, and it made me super happy that I had the next book just a page flip away. I think once we get some more answers about Mikah in the next book this story will really be on a roll. Interesting start to a series with real potential.
Give Me Reason is the first book (or Novella, because it was pretty short) in the reason series. The reason series is now out in a four book set, so you can read them one right after the other. I love that, because it is so convenient to be able to just keep going after you finish the first book. Give Me Reason deals with abuse and some darker themes. It wasn't a happy book by any means.
We got to know Vivienne and a little of what she is going through and what she has gone through, but most of everything else is still a mystery. I saw Give Me Reason as the foundation layer to the reason series. We met Vivienne and Mikah, and we started to get to know them, but we hardly learned anything about Mikah at all. I do know that he is an incredible guy, but I still have no idea why he is doing what he is doing for Vivienne. And I don't blame her for being skeptical of his help. From her perspective, he was just a diner in her restaurant one night and then all of a sudden he was throwing money at her and taking care of her for no apparent reason. The only reason we got was from the very start of the story, where he had this feeling and this pull towards her. I'm not sure that even he knows what it means yet, but I can't wait to find out more about him in the next couple of books. I really like him and this start to the series was just enough to get my intrigue piqued.
Give Me Reason had a few slow moments in the middle, but the book really picked up momentum towards the end. The ending was intense and scary and crazy, and it made me super happy that I had the next book just a page flip away. I think once we get some more answers about Mikah in the next book this story will really be on a roll. Interesting start to a series with real potential.
alyp01's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
I did not understand the plot of this book. Basically, Vivienne has been abused by her mom and boyfriend. She is pregnant and one step away from homelessness when a young, wealthy Irishman comes into her restaurant and decides to help her. I didn't understand why he felt compelled to help her. From the tags, it seems like there's something supernatural going on, but I didn't get that from this book. Maybe the next book will have more of that aspect. The narrator sounded like a 12 year old girl, so that threw me off as to how old Vivienne was. It was really short which was good and not terrible, but I won't be reading the next book.
I did not understand the plot of this book. Basically, Vivienne has been abused by her mom and boyfriend. She is pregnant and one step away from homelessness when a young, wealthy Irishman comes into her restaurant and decides to help her. I didn't understand why he felt compelled to help her. From the tags, it seems like there's something supernatural going on, but I didn't get that from this book. Maybe the next book will have more of that aspect. The narrator sounded like a 12 year old girl, so that threw me off as to how old Vivienne was. It was really short which was good and not terrible, but I won't be reading the next book.
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