booknerd777's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book! This was the perfect book to get me out of my reading slump. I've been wanting to read "Losing It" for a long time and I'm so glad I finally read it because it was such a good book. The characters and the romance were developed so well and this book was less than 300 pages long! I always applaud authors who are able to do that. Cora Carmack is a gifted author. I can't wait to continue this trilogy and read "Faking It". What a great book and the ending was just totally perfect. This book made me so happy after I finished it :) Stay tuned for a full review on my blog.
samantha_89's review against another edition
4.0
A very quick read, the story is short and to the point. This is nice because sometimes you do just need a book that you can sit down and read in one go; this is definitely that book. However, this also leaves you wanting more. In this case, I would have liked to see have seen more of a relationship develop between Garrick and Bliss. I would have liked to have seen them get to know each other a little bit more, it's implied in some time jumps through out the story but I'd rather read about it than just be told about it. Since we didn't see that connection being built it sometimes rang false when Garrick mentions (numerous times) that he's worried about her. They do have this instant connection, which is fine-- it's fiction, I just would have liked to have seen a little more chit-chat between them.
One thing I really liked about this story was that the world building was done very well. Bliss had a group of friends and they all had histories together. Carmack did a very good job of jumping in to Bliss's world and giving us the realistic group of friends. It was also really nice to see a main character have more than one or two friends. The group of friends developed within Bliss's major was very real to life and really made a lot of the book for me.
I would have liked to have seen a little more between the last chapter and the epilogue but both the final chapter and the epilogue did a great job of bring the characters full circle and showing their development. Perhaps my favorite part of this book was that it was a one-off novel! There are two more in this series that follow characters we already know but I have no commitment to buy the next one to find out what is happening with Bliss and Garrick-- that's a nice change of pace!
One thing I really liked about this story was that the world building was done very well. Bliss had a group of friends and they all had histories together. Carmack did a very good job of jumping in to Bliss's world and giving us the realistic group of friends. It was also really nice to see a main character have more than one or two friends. The group of friends developed within Bliss's major was very real to life and really made a lot of the book for me.
I would have liked to have seen a little more between the last chapter and the epilogue but both the final chapter and the epilogue did a great job of bring the characters full circle and showing their development. Perhaps my favorite part of this book was that it was a one-off novel! There are two more in this series that follow characters we already know but I have no commitment to buy the next one to find out what is happening with Bliss and Garrick-- that's a nice change of pace!
nika_nix's review against another edition
3.0
This is a typical romance from 2013 so I guess I'm not surprised that I loved this problematic story. Yeah, some things Gerrick said and their relationship were a bit questionable but at the end of the day I had a lot of fun reading this book and that's all I wanted from it anyway. Some plotpoints were a bit silly and unrealistic bur overall I appreciate that there wasn't that much drama and issues were resolved quickly. Also, I found it interesting that the author didn't shy away from clumsiness and even though I frel like it was a bit over the top in thos particular book, I like seeing not every sexy encounter going perfrctly smooth.
snortles's review against another edition
DNF at 30%… I can’t decide whether the slut-shaming of her friend or the emphasis on virginity culture bothers me more. Not for me.
nglofile's review against another edition
1.0
I don't even know how to assess this book. It definitely isn't for me now, but neither would it have been when I was the target demographic. Listen, I'm all for certain formulaic paths in genre fiction, and with romance you are looking for a specific experience and the reassurance of expected elements in a fresh scenario: the heroine's relatable insecurities, the meet-cute, the flare of sparks, the pull-back and/or obstacles, steamy sensuality, an added complication, the declaration of love and acceptance for who each is, the happily ever after...
This may be true, but please don't insult the reader with wildly improbable characters, contrived developments, truly awful phrases, and an overall impression that the book is the fantasy writing of a teenager.
Other reviews clearly show another point of view, and as I sample additional new adult [still detest that label] titles, perhaps I'll lighten up. What does it have to offer? There's humor, first-time anxiety that morphs into sexual power, stage-of-life angst, and a heroine who regularly gets herself into embarrassing situations but whom everyone still seems to like and respect and who eventually gets everything she wants. To sum up, it seems a rushed effort to cater to the growing number of older teen/twentysomethings who liked Fifty Shades.
audiobook note: Phoebe Strole adopts an early-Anne Hathaway style of rapid-fire, awkward-cute delivery, and all other issues aside, it works quite well.
This may be true, but please don't insult the reader with wildly improbable characters, contrived developments, truly awful phrases, and an overall impression that the book is the fantasy writing of a teenager.
Other reviews clearly show another point of view, and as I sample additional new adult [still detest that label] titles, perhaps I'll lighten up. What does it have to offer? There's humor, first-time anxiety that morphs into sexual power, stage-of-life angst, and a heroine who regularly gets herself into embarrassing situations but whom everyone still seems to like and respect and who eventually gets everything she wants. To sum up, it seems a rushed effort to cater to the growing number of older teen/twentysomethings who liked Fifty Shades.
audiobook note: Phoebe Strole adopts an early-Anne Hathaway style of rapid-fire, awkward-cute delivery, and all other issues aside, it works quite well.
daylightdaisy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
saluki's review against another edition
2.0
New adult romance. It's all about losing the V-card. Unfortunately 'the one' is the new young theatre professor in Texas. And he's British! (Don't get me started on the cliches there). Bliss is clumsy and nuts at times which I suppose are meant to be comedic moments but are truly awkward and cringe-worthy situations.
Mediocre fare and predictable.
kcm1229's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, so this is one of the best books I’ve read in a while. Of course it is the the “I want you but I can’t have you” book but it is well written! I love how Bliss and Garrick just fit. I wish the epilogue was longer though lol. I could say much more but omg I will be typing for days lol.
ga_bby4's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0