emmysforeverbooked's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I feel like it's time I finally give this book a proper rating and review instead of just giving it 5 stars for nostalgia.
That being said, I do LOVE this book. Sure, it's a little cheesy at times and certain characters *cough cough, Dallin* got on my nerves at some points but overall, I do love this book. It was the first book I ever finished recreationally and because of that, it will always have a special place in my heart.
A little trigger warning though, it talks heavily about having a drug addict parent, parental abandonment, and it does discuss some of the dangers of growing up in certain foster homes. So just be aware of that when you read this. Overall, it's a very mild, very sweet, young teenage romance book! š«¶š»
That being said, I do LOVE this book. Sure, it's a little cheesy at times and certain characters *cough cough, Dallin* got on my nerves at some points but overall, I do love this book. It was the first book I ever finished recreationally and because of that, it will always have a special place in my heart.
A little trigger warning though, it talks heavily about having a drug addict parent, parental abandonment, and it does discuss some of the dangers of growing up in certain foster homes. So just be aware of that when you read this. Overall, it's a very mild, very sweet, young teenage romance book! š«¶š»
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abandonment
booklover_714's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug abuse and Medical trauma
vikidoki's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I normally always tend to read kasie west books for a light and cute romance (which I got) but this one also incorporated some themes that I didnāt expect in light, fluffy and innocent romance. anxiety, commitment issues and drug use were fluently written into the story that it felt really nice to know that these topics got representation even in little cute romances.
Ā I would even go so far to say that kasie west might be one of the queens of writing really unlikable characters that progress into really likable ones. I really liked the plot too, being stuck in a library aka the comfiest place in the world and dax and autumn being together and then kind of warming up to each other.
since this book was just somewhat of a distraction (people who read this book, please get the hint) iām not able to give it more stars but please keep in mind, this book is really cute and incorporates really good issues. however, it is a bit unrealistic but I didnāt really expect more than that since it is a cute little romance written by kasie west.
Ā I would even go so far to say that kasie west might be one of the queens of writing really unlikable characters that progress into really likable ones. I really liked the plot too, being stuck in a library aka the comfiest place in the world and dax and autumn being together and then kind of warming up to each other.
since this book was just somewhat of a distraction (people who read this book, please get the hint) iām not able to give it more stars but please keep in mind, this book is really cute and incorporates really good issues. however, it is a bit unrealistic but I didnāt really expect more than that since it is a cute little romance written by kasie west.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Car accident, Drug use, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders
sun_meee's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Addiction and Bullying
emmasbookdiary's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
2020 Readā 4.5 stars. I loved this!! The whole plot, being locked in a library for three days, really interested me and I loved it!! The search for food and things to do was really fun to read about, as simple as it sounds.Ā
And Iāve found that I really like plots where the boy and girl are forced to be together even though they donāt like each other and in the end they end up falling for each other. Itās just really cute!āŗļø
I really liked seeing them slowly relax around each other, especially Dax. He was a sweetheart and I just wanted to give him a hug. Him and Autumn were definitely good together... (unlike her and Jeff...)Ā
I was always rooting for Dax so Iām really happy with the way things turned out! ;) I also really liked Autumn as the MC. She was a really realistic, relatable character.Ā
This was just the light read I needed and I couldnāt put it down š
2022 Rereadā (basically me fangirling)
I loved this book as much or even more than I did the first time I read it! I even upped my rating to 5 stars because I felt all the fangirl feels all over again. Ahh!!
I was laughing, snickering, and smiling basically the whole time. Along with fangirling a lot.Ā
I just love these two characters so much. They are teenagers dealing with real life stuff. Theyāre relatable and raw. These characters feel real.Ā
I realized how much I like Autumn in this reread. Sheās such a kindhearted person but she also deals with people-pleasing to avoid conflict. I could relate. Sheās so relatable. Her fear and worrying. Itās real. I love how I felt so connected to her and her story the whole time. Itās basically like sheās talking to you and youāre getting all her feelings and emotions. You feel like your her best friend. I loved it.Ā
Ok and Iām gonna talk about Dax again because this reread reminded me of something... I LOVE him!! Like a lot. I always fall for the guarded, quiet fictional boys who are misunderstood as the bad guy or underdog but really heās just a misunderstood sweetheart. But I really fall for Dax. I just wanna give him a hug.Ā
Like heās just so great. Heās flawed, yes, but thatās why I stinkin love him. I also love that he loves reading. Like when they were doing random things and he was like āI could be reading right now.ā I could so relate. š I love how he loves nature and hiking and books and being lowkey. Heās just great. The end. And Autumn and Dax are perfect together. I love how he was her person. Like he was the person who she could totally be herself around and relax with. I love how Dax slowly lets his guard downs and softens. Heās so thoughtful and caring. I love how she goes to visit him. AND THE BRACELETS. Sweetest thing ever. Basically, their love story gives me all the feels.
So yes, I love this book even more. I was so sad for it to end. But Iāll just come back to it when I wanna hang with these characters again. š„°
š§ Playlist š§Ā
Lost & Found by Mackenzie Bourg
Play Pretend by Alex Sampson
And Iāve found that I really like plots where the boy and girl are forced to be together even though they donāt like each other and in the end they end up falling for each other. Itās just really cute!āŗļø
I really liked seeing them slowly relax around each other, especially Dax. He was a sweetheart and I just wanted to give him a hug. Him and Autumn were definitely good together... (unlike her and Jeff...)Ā
I was always rooting for Dax so Iām really happy with the way things turned out! ;) I also really liked Autumn as the MC. She was a really realistic, relatable character.Ā
This was just the light read I needed and I couldnāt put it down š
2022 Rereadā (basically me fangirling)
I loved this book as much or even more than I did the first time I read it! I even upped my rating to 5 stars because I felt all the fangirl feels all over again. Ahh!!
I was laughing, snickering, and smiling basically the whole time. Along with fangirling a lot.Ā
I just love these two characters so much. They are teenagers dealing with real life stuff. Theyāre relatable and raw. These characters feel real.Ā
I realized how much I like Autumn in this reread. Sheās such a kindhearted person but she also deals with people-pleasing to avoid conflict. I could relate. Sheās so relatable. Her fear and worrying. Itās real. I love how I felt so connected to her and her story the whole time. Itās basically like sheās talking to you and youāre getting all her feelings and emotions. You feel like your her best friend. I loved it.Ā
Ok and Iām gonna talk about Dax again because this reread reminded me of something... I LOVE him!! Like a lot. I always fall for the guarded, quiet fictional boys who are misunderstood as the bad guy or underdog but really heās just a misunderstood sweetheart. But I really fall for Dax. I just wanna give him a hug.Ā
Like heās just so great. Heās flawed, yes, but thatās why I stinkin love him. I also love that he loves reading. Like when they were doing random things and he was like āI could be reading right now.ā I could so relate. š I love how he loves nature and hiking and books and being lowkey. Heās just great. The end. And Autumn and Dax are perfect together. I love how he was her person. Like he was the person who she could totally be herself around and relax with. I love how Dax slowly lets his guard downs and softens. Heās so thoughtful and caring. I love how she goes to visit him. AND THE BRACELETS. Sweetest thing ever. Basically, their love story gives me all the feels.
So yes, I love this book even more. I was so sad for it to end. But Iāll just come back to it when I wanna hang with these characters again. š„°
š§ Playlist š§Ā
Lost & Found by Mackenzie Bourg
Play Pretend by Alex Sampson
Safe by Westlife
Doesnāt Mean Goodbye by Jon McLaughlin
Secrets by OneRepublic
stuck in my head by blu eyes
Fading Away by Lisa Cimorelli
Never Give Up On Us by Connie Talbot
Chasing Cars by Sleeping At Last or Sno Patrol
Like No One Does by Jake Scott
I Guess Iām In Love by Clinton Kane
Steal My Girl by One Direction
Right Now by One Direction
Spaces by One Direction
End of the Day by One Direction
Long Way Down by One Direction
Feels Like by Gracie Abram
Perfect by One Direction
Night Changes by One Direction
Brave by Sara Barielles
All I Ask by Adele
If You Love Her by Forest Blakk
Wonder by Shawn Mendes
Let Her Go by Passenger
Surrender by Natalie Taylor
This Is What It Takes by Shawn MendesĀ
Fix You by Alex Goot
Distance by Christina Perri
Flicker by Niall Horan
a million pretty pieces by nightly, fleurieĀ
She by Jake Scott
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident, Drug abuse, and Mental illness
wanderingkatie's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
Minor: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
oliviabrcka's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I was more than disappointed by this... the whole thing was soooo slow and nothing really happened. The romance wasnāt anything special and I didnāt particularly like any of the characters. I got through it pretty quick but felt very bored. After all the hype I hear about Westās books I was very underwhelmed.Ā
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Drug use, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
faithfullymoonstruck's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Definitely 3.5 stars...maybe 4? Not sure yet.Ā
I have finally read a Kasie West book! I have own about 6 or 7 of her books and had never read one until now (thanks to Booktube Spin #1 2022). Itās about what I expected, and quick, fun, contemporary romance. ā¤ļø
I have finally read a Kasie West book! I have own about 6 or 7 of her books and had never read one until now (thanks to Booktube Spin #1 2022). Itās about what I expected, and quick, fun, contemporary romance. ā¤ļø
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
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