liz21's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge Kasie West fan, but I had trouble deciding on how I felt about this book. I decided on a five star rating like usual because I felt that I appreciated some of the more complex issues in the book and the way she wrote the unrequited love into the story. I considered giving the story a four star rating purely because I think I was comparing this book to her others, and I thought that others have been better. I think that this one was great, but it wasn’t quite the magic that I’ve felt with others. However, I loved the way she wrote a lot of the difficult topics into the story, and I think I actually sympathized better with the main character in this story.
Thank you again, Kasie, for a wonderful book. :)
Thank you again, Kasie, for a wonderful book. :)
violetruby13's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5
A really cute, nice quick read, but still super enjoyable.
A really cute, nice quick read, but still super enjoyable.
freesien's review against another edition
4.0
This was super cute and fluffy and it was very nice to be transported back to summer. After the last disappointing Kasie West book I am so happy I enjoyed this one and I am looking forward to the next one!
marineb09's review against another edition
5.0
Yep that's right ... read in one sitting !
I don't know how Kasie West doest that but she is THAT good ! I couldn't put the book down.
I strates a few pages in the morning got my day of work and when I came home I just read, and read (I ate a bit haha) and then read, read, read...
This story is not my favorite from her but the writing is compelling, the characters are cute, the boys are clueless haha I love the dynamic between Abby and her grandpa <3 I love the fact that some issue are brought to light but it's not the center of the story.
anyway I just love Kasie West I read EVERY books she has so far and I cannot wait to dive into another one right now !
I don't know how Kasie West doest that but she is THAT good ! I couldn't put the book down.
I strates a few pages in the morning got my day of work and when I came home I just read, and read (I ate a bit haha) and then read, read, read...
This story is not my favorite from her but the writing is compelling, the characters are cute, the boys are clueless haha I love the dynamic between Abby and her grandpa <3 I love the fact that some issue are brought to light but it's not the center of the story.
anyway I just love Kasie West I read EVERY books she has so far and I cannot wait to dive into another one right now !
alexa_gr's review against another edition
3.0
This was a twisty one! I was totally fine with the ending two chapters before the ending!!! I literally was already writing my review for this book praising how bold of a move it was for Kasie West to let her main character get together with no one, but then... ARRG!
I mean if I wasn´t from the beginning against this ship because I really didn´t like Cooper at all, I might have been in love with this book. I liked Lacy a lot, I am and will always be a huge fan of West´s writing and way of storytelling, but man, I really hate the best-friends-to-lovers-trope.
Additionally, I wasn´t feeling the heart-list either... It reminded me a bit of [b:Since You've Been Gone|18189606|Since You've Been Gone|Morgan Matson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1377702326s/18189606.jpg|25591533]. A book I also didn´t like so much. In some ways it was done cool, eg I really liked the making of the list and the ideas behind some of the quests, but all in all, it seemed too obvious if that makes sense. Total frustration also came from my hopes for an Abliot-ship to sail. (Now it sounds stupid, but at least for the first half I was constantly checking the page number to assure myself there was still enough time for them to make it.)
What I did like was the sub-plot surrounding her mother and the art gallery. It was done in West´s typical, realistic and relatable way with little hints of important messages, that I just love.
I´m now really looking forward to [b:Listen to Your Heart|36127456|Listen to Your Heart|Kasie West|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1507130050s/36127456.jpg|56429658]. The story sounds much more my cup of tea than this one did.
I mean if I wasn´t from the beginning against this ship because I really didn´t like Cooper at all, I might have been in love with this book. I liked Lacy a lot, I am and will always be a huge fan of West´s writing and way of storytelling, but man, I really hate the best-friends-to-lovers-trope.
Additionally, I wasn´t feeling the heart-list either... It reminded me a bit of [b:Since You've Been Gone|18189606|Since You've Been Gone|Morgan Matson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1377702326s/18189606.jpg|25591533]. A book I also didn´t like so much. In some ways it was done cool, eg I really liked the making of the list and the ideas behind some of the quests, but all in all, it seemed too obvious if that makes sense. Total frustration also came from my hopes for an Abliot-ship to sail. (Now it sounds stupid, but at least for the first half I was constantly checking the page number to assure myself there was still enough time for them to make it.)
What I did like was the sub-plot surrounding her mother and the art gallery. It was done in West´s typical, realistic and relatable way with little hints of important messages, that I just love.
I´m now really looking forward to [b:Listen to Your Heart|36127456|Listen to Your Heart|Kasie West|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1507130050s/36127456.jpg|56429658]. The story sounds much more my cup of tea than this one did.
monicaokta's review against another edition
5.0
Read this in one sitting and absolutely love this story! Cuteness overload <3
sarahelainereads's review against another edition
4.0
One of my new favorite Kasie West books!!!! Full review to come soon.
valeriew's review against another edition
3.0
Nope nope nope. Ugh. So I guess spoilers here
What the heck was she thinking????? He drug her poor heart around for a year and just like that she was like yep we can be a thing after he broke her heart again?!?! Nope.
What the heck was she thinking????? He drug her poor heart around for a year and just like that she was like yep we can be a thing after he broke her heart again?!?! Nope.
shelivesinthepages's review against another edition
5.0
This book went through so much with Abby & Cooper with them finding themselves, dealing with rejection, facing fears, finding love. The emotion in this book had me crying, so heartbreaking at time then so heartwarming. My heart felt everything, such an amazing read.
piscesthatreads's review against another edition
3.0
I felt very lukewarm about this book throughout. I love friends-to-lovers and yearnings, but this story did not really do it for me... Cooper didn't do enough to deserve any forgiveness.