kaeliesreads's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really good but also really slow at some parts but I really like the That one of the main characters has some anxiety
kthomas4415's review against another edition
4.0
Total chick-lit and I loved every page. Give me some insta-romance and some teen drama, I'm hooked!
teaganmorris27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
octagonal's review against another edition
3.0
I was a little annoyed to see another Kasie West book in my Uppercase box, because it seems like it wasn't too long ago that we had one. Spread it out a little more? But, this book was pretty enjoyable. Not one I would pick for myself, but it was sweet.
luna_rondo's review against another edition
1.0
It’s hard typing a review on your phone, but I must.
What the fuck is this book? It’s a mess for sure, filled with zero actual plot, characters who are so flat I’d rather read cardboard, and anxiety that feels like it wasn’t researched at all.
Honestly, the anxiety bothers me the most. Many of my friends have also been diagnosed with anxiety and yes, there are all different types. That does not make it a plot point. That does not make it acceptable to do a cookie cutter version of it.
I don’t know why I read West’s books, because they’ve never been good. But the writing can’t even save this one.
What the fuck is this book? It’s a mess for sure, filled with zero actual plot, characters who are so flat I’d rather read cardboard, and anxiety that feels like it wasn’t researched at all.
Honestly, the anxiety bothers me the most. Many of my friends have also been diagnosed with anxiety and yes, there are all different types. That does not make it a plot point. That does not make it acceptable to do a cookie cutter version of it.
I don’t know why I read West’s books, because they’ve never been good. But the writing can’t even save this one.
anikd's review against another edition
3.0
** This is actually a 3.5 stars! **
Ouch my heart is hurting... but in a good way!?
First of all, the concept of this book was just perfect.. like come on.. stuck in a library would not be so bad. Also I love how Kasie West can write the cutest stories and although they are cheesy, they don't feel cheesy or cliché at all.
I really enjoyed Autumn as a character because i could relate to her and her anxiety. And Dax... ahhhhhhh ❤ Perfect
Ouch my heart is hurting... but in a good way!?
First of all, the concept of this book was just perfect.. like come on.. stuck in a library would not be so bad. Also I love how Kasie West can write the cutest stories and although they are cheesy, they don't feel cheesy or cliché at all.
I really enjoyed Autumn as a character because i could relate to her and her anxiety. And Dax... ahhhhhhh ❤ Perfect
brittany_tellefsen's review against another edition
4.0
Autumn Collins has found herself accidetnally locked in the local public library, and, much to her dismay, it is over a long holiday weekend. Things seem to get even worse when she realizes that Dax miller, a classmate of hers, is locked in with her. Though she knows little about Dax, the rumors regarding him, plus his history in Juvie and loner status, peg him has trouble. Plus, he doesn't seem interested in Autumn's companionship during their time locked in the library.
However, they soon begin forging an unlikely freindship, opening up to eachother and eperiencing a strong connection...one that is threatened when they are back to the real world and Autumn is back to her life which includes an almost-boyfriend who has been seriously injured and is in the hosptial. Will she be able to maintain a friendship with Dax? Will she want more? Or will Jeff , plus Dax's desire to remain unattached, win?
This was my first book by Kasie West and I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet contemporary. It was a fast and fun read that had a sound plot, solid and lovable protaganists, as well as some decent anxiety representation,
I would say my only true issue with the story was the whole Jeff subplot as it only served to create an unnecessary almost-love traingle. Jeff had been Autumn's long-time love interest before her time in the library. Though she flashed back to some of the times she had spent with Jeff, he is really not a huge focus for the first third of the book and we don't get to know him. Then, when they are rescued and Autumn finds out Jeff is hurt, suddenly we are supposed to care about this character and appreciate Autumn's connection to him.
Overall, it just seemed overtly unnecessary. especially when in the end...*Spoiler Alert*... Autumn realizes her feelings for Dax are real, her feeling for Jeff were unfounded, and Jeff ultimately just reacts in an "it is what it is" way and ultimately proves to be no obstacle. I am sure West could have created a different challenge for them to overcome than insterting a love triangle just for the sake of it.
However, they soon begin forging an unlikely freindship, opening up to eachother and eperiencing a strong connection...one that is threatened when they are back to the real world and Autumn is back to her life which includes an almost-boyfriend who has been seriously injured and is in the hosptial. Will she be able to maintain a friendship with Dax? Will she want more? Or will Jeff , plus Dax's desire to remain unattached, win?
This was my first book by Kasie West and I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet contemporary. It was a fast and fun read that had a sound plot, solid and lovable protaganists, as well as some decent anxiety representation,
I would say my only true issue with the story was the whole Jeff subplot as it only served to create an unnecessary almost-love traingle. Jeff had been Autumn's long-time love interest before her time in the library. Though she flashed back to some of the times she had spent with Jeff, he is really not a huge focus for the first third of the book and we don't get to know him. Then, when they are rescued and Autumn finds out Jeff is hurt, suddenly we are supposed to care about this character and appreciate Autumn's connection to him.
Overall, it just seemed overtly unnecessary. especially when in the end...*Spoiler Alert*... Autumn realizes her feelings for Dax are real, her feeling for Jeff were unfounded, and Jeff ultimately just reacts in an "it is what it is" way and ultimately proves to be no obstacle. I am sure West could have created a different challenge for them to overcome than insterting a love triangle just for the sake of it.