myzanm's review
2.0
A warning: this book must be read with the previous book.
This book is so unnecessary. It is basically the conclusion of the previous book dragged out to a full length novel. The previous book was cut of abruptly in a sort of cliffhanger that didn't leave me with any kind of satisfaction. This book does end in a more satisfactory way as this is the wrap up. However, both books were filled with unnecessary scenes and dialogue that could have been cut to combine these into a standalone novel. This book doesn't have enough substance to really warrant the page count and being put out as a novel of its own. To me it only felt like a way to screw me out of my money.
The saving grace is that this is the kind of book that I like and I mostly enjoyed it.
This book is so unnecessary. It is basically the conclusion of the previous book dragged out to a full length novel. The previous book was cut of abruptly in a sort of cliffhanger that didn't leave me with any kind of satisfaction. This book does end in a more satisfactory way as this is the wrap up. However, both books were filled with unnecessary scenes and dialogue that could have been cut to combine these into a standalone novel. This book doesn't have enough substance to really warrant the page count and being put out as a novel of its own. To me it only felt like a way to screw me out of my money.
The saving grace is that this is the kind of book that I like and I mostly enjoyed it.
authorkmg's review
5.0
from pagetrotter.blogspot.com
Forever, Jack made me fall in love with Romance all over again. It's unrelenting honesty puts a spin on the Cinderella story making it universally relatable and allows Jack to be everyone's Prince Charming. When we think of sequels we often are a little apprehensive. Will it live up to the first book? Will it end the way we want it to? I have to tell you peeps, this literally felt like Natasha gave me a hug. She did their story so much justice, I just CAN'T!
I've read plenty of "dating a celebrity" novels. PLENTY. And I have to tell you, there's always been that disconnect. I was never able to really relate because...well...I'm not Cinderella or Grace Kelly. There's a reason these things happen in fiction. But with Eversea and continued in Forever, Jack the sense of reality is so present, it's so damn realistic, that you kind of forget that it's not actually happening. You kind of forget that it's not possible, that maybe the girl next door can score George Clooney. And this is what blows my mind.
I don't know if it's because I relate so well to Keri Ann, but there is something about the characters that just breathe life on the page. I've found this to be a rare talent in authors and whenever I do find it I get so flippin' excited because this is the mark of a true storyteller. It's these people that inspire me to write.
Keri Ann is so awesome. She makes Jack work for it, guys. I mean weeeerk for it. And Jack kind of has to. Things have come too easily for him. He's become too complacent and it's the challenge of Keri Ann that probably attracts him to her. At least IMO. But what we get in this one which is totes amazing is Jack's POV! Yes, you read correctly. It is dual POV. Love, love, love. Getting inside Jack's head was my main goal after that little snippet at the end of Eversea. I mean, helllooooo tortured hottie! Lemme snuggle. Gah, he's so wonderfully messed up. He knows he got screwed and screwed up. He's got fences to mend and work to do on himself. He's at a crossroads and it's so interesting to see that struggle from his POV.
So yes, Eversea fans, you will LOVE Forever, Jack. It's amazing and dare I say even better than Eversea? I can't wait to see what Natasha has in store for us next! Congrats, lady! You should be proud of yourself!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
Forever, Jack made me fall in love with Romance all over again. It's unrelenting honesty puts a spin on the Cinderella story making it universally relatable and allows Jack to be everyone's Prince Charming. When we think of sequels we often are a little apprehensive. Will it live up to the first book? Will it end the way we want it to? I have to tell you peeps, this literally felt like Natasha gave me a hug. She did their story so much justice, I just CAN'T!
I've read plenty of "dating a celebrity" novels. PLENTY. And I have to tell you, there's always been that disconnect. I was never able to really relate because...well...I'm not Cinderella or Grace Kelly. There's a reason these things happen in fiction. But with Eversea and continued in Forever, Jack the sense of reality is so present, it's so damn realistic, that you kind of forget that it's not actually happening. You kind of forget that it's not possible, that maybe the girl next door can score George Clooney. And this is what blows my mind.
I don't know if it's because I relate so well to Keri Ann, but there is something about the characters that just breathe life on the page. I've found this to be a rare talent in authors and whenever I do find it I get so flippin' excited because this is the mark of a true storyteller. It's these people that inspire me to write.
Keri Ann is so awesome. She makes Jack work for it, guys. I mean weeeerk for it. And Jack kind of has to. Things have come too easily for him. He's become too complacent and it's the challenge of Keri Ann that probably attracts him to her. At least IMO. But what we get in this one which is totes amazing is Jack's POV! Yes, you read correctly. It is dual POV. Love, love, love. Getting inside Jack's head was my main goal after that little snippet at the end of Eversea. I mean, helllooooo tortured hottie! Lemme snuggle. Gah, he's so wonderfully messed up. He knows he got screwed and screwed up. He's got fences to mend and work to do on himself. He's at a crossroads and it's so interesting to see that struggle from his POV.
So yes, Eversea fans, you will LOVE Forever, Jack. It's amazing and dare I say even better than Eversea? I can't wait to see what Natasha has in store for us next! Congrats, lady! You should be proud of yourself!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
skaarke's review
4.0
I received an eARC of this book as a contest winner.
I want to say upfront that I LOVED Eversea and I was really looking forward to reading Forever, Jack! I was also somewhat on edge and went into reading it with some trepidation. It seems all too often these days sequels fall flat. I have made the comment on more than one occasion that such-and-such sequel never should have been written....a few more chapters at the end of the first book would have sufficed. Many sequels feel, to me, that they are simply published because the first one went over so well. They seem forced and have very little story line. And I want to say right away that Forever, Jack is NOT one of those sequels!!!
I love Jack. Can I get my very own Jack Eversea? And Keri Ann.....she's so human. She's so normal. She doesn't see stars when she sees Jack (well, she does, but not like everybody else in the free world does!) and she's not going to sacrifice herself to be with him. I loved that about her! And Jack...well, if you've read Eversea you know what Jack is like!
This is a fabulous sequel! I can't wait to see what else Natasha Boyd publishes in the years to come!
I want to say upfront that I LOVED Eversea and I was really looking forward to reading Forever, Jack! I was also somewhat on edge and went into reading it with some trepidation. It seems all too often these days sequels fall flat. I have made the comment on more than one occasion that such-and-such sequel never should have been written....a few more chapters at the end of the first book would have sufficed. Many sequels feel, to me, that they are simply published because the first one went over so well. They seem forced and have very little story line. And I want to say right away that Forever, Jack is NOT one of those sequels!!!
I love Jack. Can I get my very own Jack Eversea? And Keri Ann.....she's so human. She's so normal. She doesn't see stars when she sees Jack (well, she does, but not like everybody else in the free world does!) and she's not going to sacrifice herself to be with him. I loved that about her! And Jack...well, if you've read Eversea you know what Jack is like!
This is a fabulous sequel! I can't wait to see what else Natasha Boyd publishes in the years to come!
mandy_pandy's review
5.0
Love this book! I am in love with Jack Eversea! I couldn't put this book down. The writing is fantastic and the story is mesmerizing. Highly recommend!
danaswift_'s review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
valeehill's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
1st listen 12/06/2017
2nd listen 03/20/2023
2nd listen 03/20/2023
annsilver's review
2.0
2.5/5 stars
Not quite sure why I read/ listened to this one. I guess it was just enough of a cliffhanger that my brain wouldn’t let me let it go. But the main characters are insufferable, the storyline is annoying. I usually like celebrity meets ordinary person storylines but the naive, obnoxious, constantly changing her mind and breaking her word heroine just made me roll my eyes and cringe constantly. This is what I get for having a compulsion to always finish a story. I listened to it on 2.3x speed so I guess I really only wasted about 4 hours of my life.
Not quite sure why I read/ listened to this one. I guess it was just enough of a cliffhanger that my brain wouldn’t let me let it go. But the main characters are insufferable, the storyline is annoying. I usually like celebrity meets ordinary person storylines but the naive, obnoxious, constantly changing her mind and breaking her word heroine just made me roll my eyes and cringe constantly. This is what I get for having a compulsion to always finish a story. I listened to it on 2.3x speed so I guess I really only wasted about 4 hours of my life.