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bamzeha's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rihoward's review
4.0
4 stars
What an interesting read and not at all what I was expecting. It was more YA then anything. There was no steamy moments yet, I was completely hooked trying to find out what was happening.
Definitely reading the next one to see where this goes as the writing style was really good.
What an interesting read and not at all what I was expecting. It was more YA then anything. There was no steamy moments yet, I was completely hooked trying to find out what was happening.
Definitely reading the next one to see where this goes as the writing style was really good.
noemi1010's review
3.0
3.5 STARS
Before I started reading this book, I read a lot of reviews stating that the story it is like the Ghost Bird series by C.L. Stone. I remember starting reading this series years ago, and I can't say that I remember it clearly, but I remember the main points.
This series is not the same. Yes, both the boys teams in Now or Never and in the Ghost Bird series work for a secret agency, but the story develops differently, and the characters have different personalities.
I like this book. I'm curious to see what happens next.
Spoiler Alert:
Harlow is a teenager weeks away from graduating high school. She lives with her mom who has a bipolar disorder and cancer. Her brother left as soon as he turned 18 and calls Harlow rarely. We don't know exactly what happens to the dad, there are hints here and there, but not full disclosure of what happened. So you can imagine her situation. She goes to school and at the same time work as much as she can to provide for herself and her mother.
One day, at the diner she's working she encounters Knix and Marv, two hot guys. She meets Bellamy, the third hot guy, at her school when he comes to recruit her for a job that we still don't now exactly what it is. I guess we'll have to get the second book to find out. Texas, the fourth and last guy of the team, is the tech wizard, and Harlow meets him when she decides to give this "job" a try.
The company the guys work for does help the community. Harlow wants to help people too, so she starts her trial period with the guys. They have to find the thief who is stealing valuables from a retreat resort owned by a very wealthy company. Throw in a "fifth guy" Grayson, Harlow's classmate, and you can imagine the mayhem.
This book is a slow-burn reverse harem (really slow-burn! There are only two kisses in the book!!! Ok, they are hot, but still only two!) with a heroine who doesn't like to follow orders and four (maybe five) guys who try to get into her heart.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a good YA slow-burn RH.
Before I started reading this book, I read a lot of reviews stating that the story it is like the Ghost Bird series by C.L. Stone. I remember starting reading this series years ago, and I can't say that I remember it clearly, but I remember the main points.
This series is not the same. Yes, both the boys teams in Now or Never and in the Ghost Bird series work for a secret agency, but the story develops differently, and the characters have different personalities.
I like this book. I'm curious to see what happens next.
Spoiler Alert:
Harlow is a teenager weeks away from graduating high school. She lives with her mom who has a bipolar disorder and cancer. Her brother left as soon as he turned 18 and calls Harlow rarely. We don't know exactly what happens to the dad, there are hints here and there, but not full disclosure of what happened. So you can imagine her situation. She goes to school and at the same time work as much as she can to provide for herself and her mother.
One day, at the diner she's working she encounters Knix and Marv, two hot guys. She meets Bellamy, the third hot guy, at her school when he comes to recruit her for a job that we still don't now exactly what it is. I guess we'll have to get the second book to find out. Texas, the fourth and last guy of the team, is the tech wizard, and Harlow meets him when she decides to give this "job" a try.
The company the guys work for does help the community. Harlow wants to help people too, so she starts her trial period with the guys. They have to find the thief who is stealing valuables from a retreat resort owned by a very wealthy company. Throw in a "fifth guy" Grayson, Harlow's classmate, and you can imagine the mayhem.
This book is a slow-burn reverse harem (really slow-burn! There are only two kisses in the book!!! Ok, they are hot, but still only two!) with a heroine who doesn't like to follow orders and four (maybe five) guys who try to get into her heart.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a good YA slow-burn RH.
ameserole's review
4.0
Now or Never definitely reminded me of the ghost bird series by c.l. stone. Not in a bad way, because it had less guys helping out one girl. Then they are slowly starting to develop crushes on her - plus they moved at a faster pace than they did in Introductions like she's already kissed two guys and it took forever for the girl, Sang, to kiss any of the guys or let them in. But then again they did grow up in way different home situations. However, both moms are crazy.
I really liked this book. It was very easy to follow and the guys in it were hilarious. I don't know how I feel about Grayson since he's not apart of the whole group but he has an obsessive crush on Harlow. I can totally see myself reading the next book in this series but that's because I'm officially hooked. I love books and I'm addicted to reading them. The more the merrier.
Plus I saw that little bonus chapter with her meeting Marv's mom and sister - so I have an inkling what the next mission will be about. Hopefully Grayson doesn't try to interfere again OR show up randomly to every little thing she is at!
I really liked this book. It was very easy to follow and the guys in it were hilarious. I don't know how I feel about Grayson since he's not apart of the whole group but he has an obsessive crush on Harlow. I can totally see myself reading the next book in this series but that's because I'm officially hooked. I love books and I'm addicted to reading them. The more the merrier.
Plus I saw that little bonus chapter with her meeting Marv's mom and sister - so I have an inkling what the next mission will be about. Hopefully Grayson doesn't try to interfere again OR show up randomly to every little thing she is at!
romancebookloverinseattle's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting premise.
I like the setup, it’s interesting and I’m intrigued in how it will all play out. However aspects don’t make a lot of sense. The guys act way older than they are and treat her not as the counterpart they claim they want her to be. However, I’m going to go right into the next one.
I like the setup, it’s interesting and I’m intrigued in how it will all play out. However aspects don’t make a lot of sense. The guys act way older than they are and treat her not as the counterpart they claim they want her to be. However, I’m going to go right into the next one.
rebekkaar's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 ⭐️
This book was really similar to the ghost bird series from c l Stone.
Boys from a secret organization, sick mother with cancer, contemporary Rh...
I liked it but it wasn't my favorite. I liked the characters and will read the next book.
This book was really similar to the ghost bird series from c l Stone.
Boys from a secret organization, sick mother with cancer, contemporary Rh...
I liked it but it wasn't my favorite. I liked the characters and will read the next book.
jscarpa14's review
3.0
Undecided
I liked the book, but maybe it's just that it's the first book in a series but it didn't feel finished. There's the who semi romantic plot line just left wide open which is a whole can of worms that needs to be addressed. There's the strange conflict between Grsyon and the other guys that needs to be addressed. There was a large cast of characters that I feel like I barely know. I'm u decided because I feel like too many things were left unfinished to make a decision about whether I liked the book and the series or not.
I liked the book, but maybe it's just that it's the first book in a series but it didn't feel finished. There's the who semi romantic plot line just left wide open which is a whole can of worms that needs to be addressed. There's the strange conflict between Grsyon and the other guys that needs to be addressed. There was a large cast of characters that I feel like I barely know. I'm u decided because I feel like too many things were left unfinished to make a decision about whether I liked the book and the series or not.
mrose21's review against another edition
3.0
This isn't bad. Its fine. Perfectly adequate read.
I kept thinking this is reminding me of another book by I think CL Stone which is sort of irritating.
Its the way the authors make the girl weak and feeble that gets me. Nicknames like princess are just icky and they really make her seem a lot younger than 18.
I didn't hate this. I could read it but I didn't feel the need to binge.
I kept thinking this is reminding me of another book by I think CL Stone which is sort of irritating.
Its the way the authors make the girl weak and feeble that gets me. Nicknames like princess are just icky and they really make her seem a lot younger than 18.
I didn't hate this. I could read it but I didn't feel the need to binge.
sweetnessnf75's review
5.0
Loved It!
This is my second time reading this book and it just keeps getting better. I love Harlow and her guys. This one has now been added to my reread list for sure, along with the rest of the series.
This is my second time reading this book and it just keeps getting better. I love Harlow and her guys. This one has now been added to my reread list for sure, along with the rest of the series.
apicstory's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
That really hit the spot. This was exactly what I was looking for. Girl with a hard time meets guys that adore her and prove that she is worthy. I eat that stuff up! This was a hit for me and I would highly recommend it. I definitely look forward to reading the next one. It even got me in the feels a little and the storyline besides the relationship building stuff, was good! No real spice, just kissing in this one(personally is fine with me).
4.5⭐️ .5🌶