shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars
Going in I just knew how this book was going to turn out and I was so happy to be wrong!
Summer has had a crush on her stepbrother, Kevin for two years. Summer follows Kevin to the same college in hopes that they will get together. That doesn't quite work out in her favor which is a good thing!
“I want more than that. I want it all. You. Your laugh.” He pressed a kiss to the side of my mouth. “Your random idiocy that I find hilarious.” A kiss to the other side. “Your kindness.”
Summer and Caden, I loved these two separately and as a couple! Their friendship, their banter and them just being them gave me all the feels. Caden was closed off and broody. Summer was quirky and funny. I really liked Summer's character and I could relate to her on a personal level. I really loved how their relationship took time and it was a slow burn. They started out as friends and things progressed from there. When they finally do get together you feel their passion and it was just everything I love!
Summer and Caden are both dealing with family issues. Caden is the protector of his brothers and has a big burden to carry. No one should have to carry all this weight and especially alone. Summer has never processed and coped with her mothers death. Together they find a way to heal. Seeing them be there for each other was just everything. They opened up and discussed and discovered things about themselves they didn't want to but they need to find. This is what being in a relationship is all about. Accepting your partner faults and all and still loving them. This story truly sucked me in and I loved every minute of this book. Well done Tijan!
*arc was given in exchange for honest review*
For more reviews check me out at: http://www.shellysbookcorner.com
Going in I just knew how this book was going to turn out and I was so happy to be wrong!
Summer has had a crush on her stepbrother, Kevin for two years. Summer follows Kevin to the same college in hopes that they will get together. That doesn't quite work out in her favor which is a good thing!
“I want more than that. I want it all. You. Your laugh.” He pressed a kiss to the side of my mouth. “Your random idiocy that I find hilarious.” A kiss to the other side. “Your kindness.”
Summer and Caden, I loved these two separately and as a couple! Their friendship, their banter and them just being them gave me all the feels. Caden was closed off and broody. Summer was quirky and funny. I really liked Summer's character and I could relate to her on a personal level. I really loved how their relationship took time and it was a slow burn. They started out as friends and things progressed from there. When they finally do get together you feel their passion and it was just everything I love!
Summer and Caden are both dealing with family issues. Caden is the protector of his brothers and has a big burden to carry. No one should have to carry all this weight and especially alone. Summer has never processed and coped with her mothers death. Together they find a way to heal. Seeing them be there for each other was just everything. They opened up and discussed and discovered things about themselves they didn't want to but they need to find. This is what being in a relationship is all about. Accepting your partner faults and all and still loving them. This story truly sucked me in and I loved every minute of this book. Well done Tijan!
*arc was given in exchange for honest review*
For more reviews check me out at: http://www.shellysbookcorner.com
intheend's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
Other characters kept referring to the FMC as weird. She wasn't weird, she was just immature. She was being strung along by her stepbrother and even though she questioned his motives she still hung out with him because he was "family." I also didn't like the whole "I have mourned my mom yet" story line.
Other characters kept referring to the FMC as weird. She wasn't weird, she was just immature. She was being strung along by her stepbrother and even though she questioned his motives she still hung out with him because he was "family." I also didn't like the whole "I have mourned my mom yet" story line.
bookwormbetty's review against another edition
5.0
*Le Sigh* this book is simply amazing, The characters were so well thought out and deep, it wasn't an insta-fall in love, and I love that. Tijan has yet to write a book I do not like, but I seriously LOVE this book. I will recommend it to anyone that will listen. Hell I am pretty sure I am in love with Caden Banks...Dear lord. Summer was not annoying as some heroines can be, she was well thought out, very quirky, and I found her hilarious. I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. I am so so so happy I bought this book.
cdb9488's review against another edition
5.0
Found my new addiction
Tijan writes simple, but completely well developed books. I am in love with her style. I finished this book in less than a day. Such a joy to read. It kept me engaged.
Tijan writes simple, but completely well developed books. I am in love with her style. I finished this book in less than a day. Such a joy to read. It kept me engaged.
kimo1983's review against another edition
5.0
This was really good – I really liked the characters and the plot. Quick read – really enjoyable
batam's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What i love about tojan‘s books: some kind of mental health representation.
With books like that you get the awareness, you can learn about it.
Maybe it was me but i didn‘t vibe so much with the characters. Sometimes there were mentionings about side characters‘ behavior i didn‘t get. In the end it wasn‘t resolved. I was confused at some points throughout the book.
This book is from 2016. i read around 3/4th of tijan‘s book and i love how you can see and feel her growth as an author!
With books like that you get the awareness, you can learn about it.
Maybe it was me but i didn‘t vibe so much with the characters. Sometimes there were mentionings about side characters‘ behavior i didn‘t get. In the end it wasn‘t resolved. I was confused at some points throughout the book.
This book is from 2016. i read around 3/4th of tijan‘s book and i love how you can see and feel her growth as an author!
kidisitor's review against another edition
5.0
Jump on board and enjoy this wild and crazy ride through the ups and downs of college romance, and finding love in the unlikeliest places. It has all the angst that so many young adults have these days. The crazy drunken parties that you associate with college life. Friends backstabbing friends. People keeping secrets. Love triangles. Plenty of bad boys to love or hate. Lots of interesting characters to enjoy. And even a few healing moments shared. This book is an excellent read in the YA (romance) genre. Some mild language. The sex scenes are limited and pretty tame (not too graphic,) and suitable for older teens and up. It reads quickly and easily.
yeriwithaj_'s review against another edition
4.0
4 star rating
This book was most definitely interesting.
I enjoyed the authors writing and her characters, except Kevin, him I disliked from the start and wish I can gut him like a pig.
The story was an interesting one, true to it's blurb, with deeper messages within.
However I feel it lacking and that's why it's not a full five star. I can't tell exactly where it was lacking it just didn't make me feel complete. The story is lovely has humor and some sexiness.
This book was most definitely interesting.
I enjoyed the authors writing and her characters, except Kevin, him I disliked from the start and wish I can gut him like a pig.
The story was an interesting one, true to it's blurb, with deeper messages within.
However I feel it lacking and that's why it's not a full five star. I can't tell exactly where it was lacking it just didn't make me feel complete. The story is lovely has humor and some sexiness.
kem0514's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first book by Tijan and I am so glad that I read it! I loved this concept of the girl in love with her stepbrother but ends up falling for his fraternity brother. Summer was a good little mixture of someone strong but often lacking self confidence. She stood up for herself though and that made her really exciting. Caden was quiet and intimidating but he was also the softie that helps someone in need. He started to develop a friendship with Summer and I just adored their journey to become lovers. And when they got together, they were just pure fire. Once they got together it was like Kevin who?