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ari4napasiva's review against another edition
3.0
"The sound of her wraps itself around my heart. Her sound is home and hope all rolled in one. It always was. It always will be."
hetvixcv's review against another edition
5.0
5⭐️
OMFG WHAT WAS THAT?!!! It was so freaking good. Loved the whole guy looses inspiration in his music and the girl ignites his passion for it again plot.
I loved Killian from the start, he was just such a fun character. I loved how supportive he was of Libby and wanted her to live her dreams. The characters were so well written, it made the book so interesting. I loved how the author had the characters build a friendship first and get to know each other before dating, it just made the characters know each other better.
I loved how Libby and Killian knew each other so well they could just look at each other and know what the other was feeling, I MEAN SWOON!! This book had so many cute moments ahhhh. I mean at a point Whip (Killian’s band mate) is talking to Libby and they’re laughing, Killian just comes over and hugs her from behind, I FELL IN LOVE. And the way Killian’s band formed a bond with Libby, MY HEART MELTED. Also loved the fact that the author showed Libby figuring out her life and pursuing what she truly wants.
OMFG WHAT WAS THAT?!!! It was so freaking good. Loved the whole guy looses inspiration in his music and the girl ignites his passion for it again plot.
I loved Killian from the start, he was just such a fun character. I loved how supportive he was of Libby and wanted her to live her dreams. The characters were so well written, it made the book so interesting. I loved how the author had the characters build a friendship first and get to know each other before dating, it just made the characters know each other better.
I loved how Libby and Killian knew each other so well they could just look at each other and know what the other was feeling, I MEAN SWOON!! This book had so many cute moments ahhhh. I mean at a point Whip (Killian’s band mate) is talking to Libby and they’re laughing, Killian just comes over and hugs her from behind, I FELL IN LOVE. And the way Killian’s band formed a bond with Libby, MY HEART MELTED. Also loved the fact that the author showed Libby figuring out her life and pursuing what she truly wants.
kippins's review against another edition
2.0
I got bored. And I HATE the nickname Baby Doll so every time he called her that it pulled my out of the story.
openallnight's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
I absolutely loved this book!
Killian and Liberty meet when he crashes his bike and ends up passed out drunk on her lawn in a tiny town in the remote Outer Banks. From there they dance and weave around each other, slowly integrating themselves into each others lives and filling the empty spaces in each other. For a time in the beginning, Liberty has no idea who Killian was and I wish the author had continued that for just a wee bit longer. Watching Kilian try to win Liberty over without using his rock star persona was endearing. I really loved the time spent with them on the Island and felt a little bereft when the story suddenly jumped ahead 2 months. I really, really wanted to see more of the mundane moments as they stoked their friendship and attraction. The Island was also a hot and steamy background for the hot and steamy toe curling sexual tension between Killian and Liberty that explodes when they start making music together.
The transition from the Island to being on tour together is an abrupt one and it changes the tone of the story a bit. Liberty is adamant that their romance is kept under wraps from the rest of the band for a variety of very valid reasons. That is both frustrating as well as serving as a vehicle for some seriously hot secret sex. That time in the bathroom after Liberty's first time on stage? *fans myself*
The angst becomes heavy and the tone turns darker when Liberty is forced to pursue her own interests, both Liberty and Killian trying to the "do the right" for each other. As with the time bump in the beginning of the story, the parting between L & K here felt inorganic to who their characters had been up till then. I just didn't buy that Killian would behave the way he did... that being controlling his impulsive, emotion driven personality enough to be apart from Liberty.
Then there was this issue that stuck in my craw:
I seriously can't wait until the next installment of the series. I loved the way the author used music to contextualize the story and am looking forward to watching the rest of the band find love.
I absolutely loved this book!
Killian and Liberty meet when he crashes his bike and ends up passed out drunk on her lawn in a tiny town in the remote Outer Banks. From there they dance and weave around each other, slowly integrating themselves into each others lives and filling the empty spaces in each other. For a time in the beginning, Liberty has no idea who Killian was and I wish the author had continued that for just a wee bit longer. Watching Kilian try to win Liberty over without using his rock star persona was endearing. I really loved the time spent with them on the Island and felt a little bereft when the story suddenly jumped ahead 2 months. I really, really wanted to see more of the mundane moments as they stoked their friendship and attraction. The Island was also a hot and steamy background for the hot and steamy toe curling sexual tension between Killian and Liberty that explodes when they start making music together.
The transition from the Island to being on tour together is an abrupt one and it changes the tone of the story a bit. Liberty is adamant that their romance is kept under wraps from the rest of the band for a variety of very valid reasons. That is both frustrating as well as serving as a vehicle for some seriously hot secret sex. That time in the bathroom after Liberty's first time on stage? *fans myself*
The angst becomes heavy and the tone turns darker when Liberty is forced to pursue her own interests, both Liberty and Killian trying to the "do the right" for each other. As with the time bump in the beginning of the story, the parting between L & K here felt inorganic to who their characters had been up till then. I just didn't buy that Killian would behave the way he did... that being controlling his impulsive, emotion driven personality enough to be apart from Liberty.
Then there was this issue that stuck in my craw:
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While I felt Killian, the band etc took up for Liberty when that jacknozzle sexually assaulted her, I hated that once again we watch a woman be made the scapegoat under the heel of Money and Power. And I hated that Liberty didn't fight for herself because of a misguided attempt to "not make waves", to "protect the band and Killian". That was straight up bullshit. Was it true and probably exactly how it would have been handled in the 'the real world'? Yeah. It was. I'm just so tired of our Rape Culture perpetuating victim blaming. And maybe this is me projecting but damn it... if the chips are stacked against victims in the real world I want my h's to kick ass in combat boots in make believe land. Mini-rant over.I seriously can't wait until the next installment of the series. I loved the way the author used music to contextualize the story and am looking forward to watching the rest of the band find love.
lmrivas54's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome
I can't believe I didn't leave a review first time I read this book! What a fantastic read! I loved both Killian and Libby. Killian is the singer and guitarist of the most famous rock band, Kill John. Alter the suicide attempt of Jax, Killian's best friend and co-founder of the band, they all broke apart, devastated by their friend's psychological breakdown. On the anniversary of the attempt, Killian goes away on vacation, drinks himself stupid and ends up crashed on Libby's lawn. I loved the scene where she hoses him down and he squawks and sputters, then she bathes him and puts him to sleep. Then starts a friendship. Killian is adorable and sexy. He pouts, nags and pushes Libby to flourish out of her hermit mode. When they discover the music they have in common, it's a beautiful thing. He later says that she woke up his love of music again. Libby is a gifted singer and musician as well, but her deceased parents had warned away from that career, claiming it's a cruel and difficult world. With Killian she evolves and that is part of what forms the conflict in the book. I loved the love and devotion formed between them, and loved that the rock world presented is so real but not sleazy.
I can't believe I didn't leave a review first time I read this book! What a fantastic read! I loved both Killian and Libby. Killian is the singer and guitarist of the most famous rock band, Kill John. Alter the suicide attempt of Jax, Killian's best friend and co-founder of the band, they all broke apart, devastated by their friend's psychological breakdown. On the anniversary of the attempt, Killian goes away on vacation, drinks himself stupid and ends up crashed on Libby's lawn. I loved the scene where she hoses him down and he squawks and sputters, then she bathes him and puts him to sleep. Then starts a friendship. Killian is adorable and sexy. He pouts, nags and pushes Libby to flourish out of her hermit mode. When they discover the music they have in common, it's a beautiful thing. He later says that she woke up his love of music again. Libby is a gifted singer and musician as well, but her deceased parents had warned away from that career, claiming it's a cruel and difficult world. With Killian she evolves and that is part of what forms the conflict in the book. I loved the love and devotion formed between them, and loved that the rock world presented is so real but not sleazy.
amberreadsromance28's review against another edition
3.5
⭐⭐⭐.5
🌶️🌶️.5
I liked that this rockstar romance didn't have the typical manwhore hero and OW drama. Rockstar romances just don't usually work for me. I am trying to read more to see if I will find one I love.
I actually really liked the first half of this book, but the last half really bored me. I think they got together way too quick, and I was bored once they went on tour.
The 3rd act was also lame. I am very interested in Managed, and I heard great things about that book.
🌶️🌶️.5
I liked that this rockstar romance didn't have the typical manwhore hero and OW drama. Rockstar romances just don't usually work for me. I am trying to read more to see if I will find one I love.
I actually really liked the first half of this book, but the last half really bored me. I think they got together way too quick, and I was bored once they went on tour.
The 3rd act was also lame. I am very interested in Managed, and I heard great things about that book.
sidekicka7x's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE this book!!!! Killian is a absolute dream *swoon*
Liberty is funny, sweet, and has quite a bit of sass which I freaking love. Killian is drop dead sexy as fuck and I adore him. This is going on my favorites list for 2017 for sure.
Liberty is funny, sweet, and has quite a bit of sass which I freaking love. Killian is drop dead sexy as fuck and I adore him. This is going on my favorites list for 2017 for sure.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Enjoyable, but I feel like I've read it all before in other books.
A note on the narrator: Jeremy York is my least favorite narrator. I've listened to other audiobooks he's narrated and he sounds bland and sometimes almost creepy. I was afraid I would have to switch to an e-book, but discovered that listening to him at a faster speed pretty much eliminates that creep factor.
Enjoyable, but I feel like I've read it all before in other books.
A note on the narrator: Jeremy York is my least favorite narrator. I've listened to other audiobooks he's narrated and he sounds bland and sometimes almost creepy. I was afraid I would have to switch to an e-book, but discovered that listening to him at a faster speed pretty much eliminates that creep factor.