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upallnightbookaddict's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know what to do with this one. On one hand, CoHo's writing is on point (as always) in this book. On the other hand, I just can't with the story...
This book is beyond different from any CoHo book you'll ever read. I love that she keeps testing her boundaries and dipping her toes in areas we never thought she would. This "ghost" story is definitely one I never pictured her writing. With that being said, it's hard to reconcile the story and characters, at least for me.
The story itself is just weird. I don't know if it's a good or bad weird. But it's weird, and it had me scratching my head throughout the whole book. It flows well. I didn't have a hard time grasping what was going on, except when I wasn't supposed to. The mystery of the mystery in this one was just too far fetched for me.
The characters.... Let me just say, I despised the main character completely from start to finish. He just dug himself deeper and deeper throughout the whole book. For me, there was no redeeming him. He's creepy. He's despicable. I couldn't like him at all. I know I wasn't supposed to like him, but CoHO tried to redeem him and it didn't work for me.
That leads me to the ending. It was the only way the book could end on a positive note, however it didn't work. It was rushed and completely unbelievable. I saw it coming, but it just didn't work. I think, for me, this is a book where it didn't really call for the HEA we come to know and love from this author.
Like I said before, the book is extremely well written. This one just wasn't one for me. There were too many things that didn't speak to me. I really want to love this one, but I just can't. I will give CoHo props for that though. I haven't stopped thinking about this book for days.
This book is beyond different from any CoHo book you'll ever read. I love that she keeps testing her boundaries and dipping her toes in areas we never thought she would. This "ghost" story is definitely one I never pictured her writing. With that being said, it's hard to reconcile the story and characters, at least for me.
The story itself is just weird. I don't know if it's a good or bad weird. But it's weird, and it had me scratching my head throughout the whole book. It flows well. I didn't have a hard time grasping what was going on, except when I wasn't supposed to. The mystery of the mystery in this one was just too far fetched for me.
The characters.... Let me just say, I despised the main character completely from start to finish. He just dug himself deeper and deeper throughout the whole book. For me, there was no redeeming him. He's creepy. He's despicable. I couldn't like him at all. I know I wasn't supposed to like him, but CoHO tried to redeem him and it didn't work for me.
That leads me to the ending. It was the only way the book could end on a positive note, however it didn't work. It was rushed and completely unbelievable. I saw it coming, but it just didn't work. I think, for me, this is a book where it didn't really call for the HEA we come to know and love from this author.
Like I said before, the book is extremely well written. This one just wasn't one for me. There were too many things that didn't speak to me. I really want to love this one, but I just can't. I will give CoHo props for that though. I haven't stopped thinking about this book for days.
shadowjana's review against another edition
I got bored. I stopped the half way. I spoiled it for myself.
THE FUCK...
THE FUCK...
ashleykiessling's review against another edition
4.0
This was such an interesting read considering I haven’t read a lot of paranormal romance or romance in itself. While it definitely wasn’t perfect, I feel confident giving this book a 4/5 stars. The thing that really got me with this one was how Colleen Hoover really makes you feel the intense emotion between Layla and Leeds. I recommend for sure!
olga_moon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
Honestamente, ¿qué cojones acabo de leer? No sé muy bien cómo empezar a hablar de este libro y para ser sincera no sabría decir si me ha gustado o no. Si hacemos una media la respuesta es no, si lo analizamos por partes y entendemos la historia como un conjunto la respuesta es supongo. Creo que no es un libro para cualquiera, no porque tenga muchos triggers (que también los hay), si no porque confía demasiado en el plot twist para arreglar las cosas que se van aconteciendo. En un punto me planteé dejar de leer porque no podía aguantar la situación y las decisiones que tomaba el protagonista, por eso, tras el gran descubrimiento, aunque tuviera mucho sentido y en cierto modo fuera satisfactorio ver cómo encajaba todo, yo no pude hacer borrón y cuenta nueva después de todo lo que había pasado. En general diría que me ha dejado con una sensación agridulce. Leedlo bajo vuestra propia responsabilidad, pero si lo hacéis, por favor hablad conmigo cuando lo terminéis porque necesito a alguien con quien debatir sobre él.
hsunflower's review against another edition
4.0
3.5!!
the power collen hooven has to make me read her books in one sit! this was an adventure and the idea of the book was great, the writing was okay/good
the power collen hooven has to make me read her books in one sit! this was an adventure and the idea of the book was great, the writing was okay/good
jdk210615's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
summerlouisereads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Rating it so highly because 1. I was gripped. 2. Although everything is so questionable and I said wtf multiple times, the way it’s been written is incredible. You are constantly feeling different ways about each and every character and at times I questioned myself for my opinions. You feel sorry for characters you shouldn’t feel sorry for, like characters you don’t want to like. I liked Willow but I didn’t want to like Willow because I felt so bad for Layla. This is the same way Leeds felt. Leeds was drawn to Willow but was then feeling bad for what he was doing to Layla, but not enough to stop wanting answers and she makes us feel the same way with him. I grew to like Willows personality even though I didn’t like what they were doing to Layla, and at some points of the book I saw their similar personalities but the reason for them being so similar didn’t come to us because it was such a complicated plot and not to mentioned f*ck*d up plot. It did leave me questioning afterlife too ahah. I just think this was a clever plot to come up with even if I feel so bad for Layla still (body layla not spirit) even now I know the truth. At the end you want to dislike the body Layla, and you feel bad for everything she’s been put through and the fear she must have, but you want that happy ending and the justice. Crazy book.