seffra's review against another edition
1.0
DNF @ 48%
I think this was more a "me" thing than it was "book" thing. I didn't have the patience for ultimate, extra fromage.... yes I said cheese in its French word because this book was so cheesy it required it.
The kid was cute. Uhhhhh I feel like the H had potential and the h was extremely sweet. But this book had Insta-feelings that wasn't quite Insta-love but it was almost there.
Yeah, this was not a sell with me and it had all the right ingredients to do so.
I think this was more a "me" thing than it was "book" thing. I didn't have the patience for ultimate, extra fromage.... yes I said cheese in its French word because this book was so cheesy it required it.
The kid was cute. Uhhhhh I feel like the H had potential and the h was extremely sweet. But this book had Insta-feelings that wasn't quite Insta-love but it was almost there.
Yeah, this was not a sell with me and it had all the right ingredients to do so.
what_rachel_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Kale is a spineless idiot.
This was not fulfilling and he’s a coward.
Hope and Evan deserved better.
This was not fulfilling and he’s a coward.
Hope and Evan deserved better.
jenrich26's review against another edition
4.0
I am really enjoying this series! This book about Kale and Hope brings two people battling demons from their pasts together when they least expect it. I loved both of their stories and I always enjoy when they add kids in and just like in the first book, this book had Evan who was a wonderfully addition. Looking forward to going back to Gingham Lakes for the next book in the series. I hope there is even more of the group together then there was in this story.
chroniclesofabookreader's review
3.0
**3.5 Stars**
Follow Me Back was an emotional story that brought two heartbroken people together after they had long given up hope for their happy ending. Jackson’s prose was poetic and heartfelt, easily bringing readers into the setting of a fantastical love story. Both characters were emotionally drained from devastating situations in their past, and I loved that they were still so vibrant and willing to see what each other had to offer. And I enjoyed seeing a playboy find something of value worth having in life.
Sadly, though, I had difficulty connecting to this story in the same way that I’ve connected to every other Jackson book. There was something missing, for me, and it created this mental block where I couldn’t enjoy the connection they formed. In all honesty, I’ve been wondering if the issue lay with Kale since I couldn’t get a good sense of him and his choices/actions. This isn’t to say that the story was bad or that I didn’t enjoy it, it just didn’t strike me or fill my heart up–rather it was just shallow reading. This isn’t normal, as I’ve said, for how her books usually effect me–stomach flutters, ache in the chest, emotional responses–so it either simply wasn’t a book for me or I was in a weird place mentally that prevented my connection when I read it. I know many others are raving about it, so give it a try because Follow Me Back had so much potential to hit all of the emotional buttons a good story hits, and it may just do that for you.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
Follow Me Back was an emotional story that brought two heartbroken people together after they had long given up hope for their happy ending. Jackson’s prose was poetic and heartfelt, easily bringing readers into the setting of a fantastical love story. Both characters were emotionally drained from devastating situations in their past, and I loved that they were still so vibrant and willing to see what each other had to offer. And I enjoyed seeing a playboy find something of value worth having in life.
Sadly, though, I had difficulty connecting to this story in the same way that I’ve connected to every other Jackson book. There was something missing, for me, and it created this mental block where I couldn’t enjoy the connection they formed. In all honesty, I’ve been wondering if the issue lay with Kale since I couldn’t get a good sense of him and his choices/actions. This isn’t to say that the story was bad or that I didn’t enjoy it, it just didn’t strike me or fill my heart up–rather it was just shallow reading. This isn’t normal, as I’ve said, for how her books usually effect me–stomach flutters, ache in the chest, emotional responses–so it either simply wasn’t a book for me or I was in a weird place mentally that prevented my connection when I read it. I know many others are raving about it, so give it a try because Follow Me Back had so much potential to hit all of the emotional buttons a good story hits, and it may just do that for you.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Long. Way too long for a simple story like this. This book like the previous one is a feast of poetic, dramatic words of Miss Jackson. Dramatic, poetic, ballads words that is all about this book. It is sadly not accompany by solid story. Oh and it is too cheesy for my taste.
I have hit and miss with Miss Jackson's works. Sometimes I do enjoy it, sometimes I can not find anything that I like. I want more solid story. More twist and plot. More complicated characters. I am struggle to finish this book.
Overall, I do not enjoy this book.
I have hit and miss with Miss Jackson's works. Sometimes I do enjoy it, sometimes I can not find anything that I like. I want more solid story. More twist and plot. More complicated characters. I am struggle to finish this book.
Overall, I do not enjoy this book.
tchien's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.0
cooterbooter's review
5.0
Cue the waterworks..
Be prepared to be full of emotions with this story. You know it’s a good read when you feel everything the characters are experiencing. The pain, the angst, the tenderness, the joy. The story or Hope and Kale will make you realize real love exists and as long as you push through and fight for it, it truly can be yours no matter the circumstances. I can’t wait to read more from one of my new favorite authors.
Be prepared to be full of emotions with this story. You know it’s a good read when you feel everything the characters are experiencing. The pain, the angst, the tenderness, the joy. The story or Hope and Kale will make you realize real love exists and as long as you push through and fight for it, it truly can be yours no matter the circumstances. I can’t wait to read more from one of my new favorite authors.