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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Really. Loved. This. Book!
Why 4 stars? It's a great story. I would recommend it for people for sure. The story line is very strong and original. It can get a bit teens-y though.
SUMMARY:
Maggie is just an ordinary girl in high school, yet she is so bored with her life. She does the same things every day. Until one day, she meets Clay - the sexy new transfer that seems to spell out trouble. She's automatically drawn to him and his mysterious and cute charm. But the more she get's to know of Clay, the more Maggie realizes he's not just a bad boy, he's a broken boy. How can Maggie keep their relationship alive when it seems they are both drowning under Clay's baggage?
REVIEW:
Alright so I am an absolute sucker for teen angst. I love stories about psychological problems that are raw and real, and this one did not disappoint.
Maggie is a very strong and outspoken girl. She's independent, but she also has a thing about helping people. I really loved how Walters made the changes in Maggie very subtle. Making the character stay true to herself, and very slowly changing. Very slowly feeling the weight of keeping herself and Clay happy.
Clay is also a sweetheart, and you want Maggie to leave him as much as you want them to stay together. It is clear he is not a bad person, but scared, angry and confused. She's lovable and scary all in one.
This story really makes you think. It's the kind of story that no one as a teen believes before their first relationship: sometimes love just isn't enough. And who's in the worst position: the depressed or the enabler?
It's a story about dealing with problems, whether personally or by watching someone you love struggle through them, that can strain a relationship.
This story is dark, yet cute. You're rooting for them as much as you realize that they should be apart.
You definitely won't be able to put this one, or the sequel, down.
Why 4 stars? It's a great story. I would recommend it for people for sure. The story line is very strong and original. It can get a bit teens-y though.
SUMMARY:
Maggie is just an ordinary girl in high school, yet she is so bored with her life. She does the same things every day. Until one day, she meets Clay - the sexy new transfer that seems to spell out trouble. She's automatically drawn to him and his mysterious and cute charm. But the more she get's to know of Clay, the more Maggie realizes he's not just a bad boy, he's a broken boy. How can Maggie keep their relationship alive when it seems they are both drowning under Clay's baggage?
REVIEW:
Alright so I am an absolute sucker for teen angst. I love stories about psychological problems that are raw and real, and this one did not disappoint.
Maggie is a very strong and outspoken girl. She's independent, but she also has a thing about helping people. I really loved how Walters made the changes in Maggie very subtle. Making the character stay true to herself, and very slowly changing. Very slowly feeling the weight of keeping herself and Clay happy.
Clay is also a sweetheart, and you want Maggie to leave him as much as you want them to stay together. It is clear he is not a bad person, but scared, angry and confused. She's lovable and scary all in one.
This story really makes you think. It's the kind of story that no one as a teen believes before their first relationship: sometimes love just isn't enough. And who's in the worst position: the depressed or the enabler?
It's a story about dealing with problems, whether personally or by watching someone you love struggle through them, that can strain a relationship.
This story is dark, yet cute. You're rooting for them as much as you realize that they should be apart.
You definitely won't be able to put this one, or the sequel, down.
DID I READ THE WRONG BOOK?!?
What in the HELL was that. This is just fucking scary that these girls are rating it five stars.
Not only are there editing issues, but the plot was all over the fucking place.
Where in this book did you find a love story? Because in the book that I READ, I was rooting for a girl called Maggie May to get the hell out of some twisted, mind-fuck, mentally abusive relationship. Which sadly for me looks like it wont happen. This is just awful.
Is it love to be embarrassed in front of your classmates because your boyfriends crazy possessive?
Is it love when youre that nasty couple dry humping(my imagination here) in the cafeteria, so much so that the principal comes over to tell you to cut the shit?
Is it love when youre purposely distancing yourself from the relationships youve had since you were a baby because your boyfriends jealous and feels left out?
FINALLY, FOR FUCKS SAKE, IS IT LOVE WHEN YOUR BOYFRIEND INSTIGATES AND PUSHES YOU TO HAVE SEX WITH HIM IN A PUBLIC PARK ON A COLD ASS FUCKING BENCH ON A FALL NIGHT? If that turns you on, honey, then youll like this book. I felt dirty and ready to get this book over with since 30%. Ms. Walters youve wasted 6 hours of my life. The time it took me to make the money to buy your shitty book to the time it took me to read it.
Heed this review!!!!
What in the HELL was that. This is just fucking scary that these girls are rating it five stars.
Not only are there editing issues, but the plot was all over the fucking place.
Where in this book did you find a love story? Because in the book that I READ, I was rooting for a girl called Maggie May to get the hell out of some twisted, mind-fuck, mentally abusive relationship. Which sadly for me looks like it wont happen. This is just awful.
Is it love to be embarrassed in front of your classmates because your boyfriends crazy possessive?
Is it love when youre that nasty couple dry humping(my imagination here) in the cafeteria, so much so that the principal comes over to tell you to cut the shit?
Is it love when youre purposely distancing yourself from the relationships youve had since you were a baby because your boyfriends jealous and feels left out?
FINALLY, FOR FUCKS SAKE, IS IT LOVE WHEN YOUR BOYFRIEND INSTIGATES AND PUSHES YOU TO HAVE SEX WITH HIM IN A PUBLIC PARK ON A COLD ASS FUCKING BENCH ON A FALL NIGHT? If that turns you on, honey, then youll like this book. I felt dirty and ready to get this book over with since 30%. Ms. Walters youve wasted 6 hours of my life. The time it took me to make the money to buy your shitty book to the time it took me to read it.
Heed this review!!!!
I was partly excited but mostly scared to read this book. I've heard so much about how dark and serious some of the issues in this book are and I knew that it would break my heart. But I love books like this and after reading some raving reviews about it, I knew that I couldn't hold it off any longer.
Maggie is full of life. She's fun, out spoken and isn't afraid to say whatever's on her mind. Which I both loved and found annoying at times. It just annoyed me when she would ask questions that were clearly none of her business and act all nosy with Clay. It also annoyed me when she acted like she had some claim over Clay and acted like some obsessive, clingy girlfriend when they were hardly friends. But, I can't lie, I think we've all acted that way when we see a guy we like and are desperately trying to get his attention. I really liked Maggie because I felt like I could relate with her and she just has this way of making you love her even when she's in wrong.
Clay. God, every time I think of him it breaks my heart. I feel so bad for him! He's had a rough life and it seems that's never going to change. He's a mess. One minute he's happy, the next he's so angry he's punching walls. His sickness is serious and every time he fell out of one of his mood swings and realized what he did, it really made me want to cry.
Maggie may be good for Clay but he's not really good for her. Their relationship is such a mess and it made me sad because even though I wanted them to be together, I knew their relationship wasn't healthy. I didn't like the girl Maggie was becoming and it seems the more people tried to reach out, the worse it got. I loved how realistic this book was. The author didn't try to sugar coat anything and it really opened my eyes to this kind of disease. I never really knew much about it or how it can affect the people around them but after reading this book I commend people who live with it everyday.
I wasn't sure if I was going to mention this in my review but there are some editing issues. Like one minute Maggie has green eyes and then suddenly in another chapter she has blue. Or she talks about having a B minus average but then another time she says she has straight As. I don't know if it's just my copy and there weren't many typos but it confused me a bit.
The ending KILLED me! This book made me cry and I'm dying to get my hands on the second book. I just HAVE to know how Clay and Maggie's story ends. On the plus side, at least I have Rachel and Daniel's story to keep me busy until March.
Read this book! I was stupid enough to have doubts about enjoying this book and I feel so dumb for waiting this long to pick this up. Find You in the Dark is without a doubt a favorite for the year for me!
*This review also appears on my blog World of Books
Maggie is full of life. She's fun, out spoken and isn't afraid to say whatever's on her mind. Which I both loved and found annoying at times. It just annoyed me when she would ask questions that were clearly none of her business and act all nosy with Clay. It also annoyed me when she acted like she had some claim over Clay and acted like some obsessive, clingy girlfriend when they were hardly friends. But, I can't lie, I think we've all acted that way when we see a guy we like and are desperately trying to get his attention. I really liked Maggie because I felt like I could relate with her and she just has this way of making you love her even when she's in wrong.
Clay. God, every time I think of him it breaks my heart. I feel so bad for him! He's had a rough life and it seems that's never going to change. He's a mess. One minute he's happy, the next he's so angry he's punching walls. His sickness is serious and every time he fell out of one of his mood swings and realized what he did, it really made me want to cry.
Maggie may be good for Clay but he's not really good for her. Their relationship is such a mess and it made me sad because even though I wanted them to be together, I knew their relationship wasn't healthy. I didn't like the girl Maggie was becoming and it seems the more people tried to reach out, the worse it got. I loved how realistic this book was. The author didn't try to sugar coat anything and it really opened my eyes to this kind of disease. I never really knew much about it or how it can affect the people around them but after reading this book I commend people who live with it everyday.
I wasn't sure if I was going to mention this in my review but there are some editing issues. Like one minute Maggie has green eyes and then suddenly in another chapter she has blue. Or she talks about having a B minus average but then another time she says she has straight As. I don't know if it's just my copy and there weren't many typos but it confused me a bit.
The ending KILLED me! This book made me cry and I'm dying to get my hands on the second book. I just HAVE to know how Clay and Maggie's story ends. On the plus side, at least I have Rachel and Daniel's story to keep me busy until March.
Read this book! I was stupid enough to have doubts about enjoying this book and I feel so dumb for waiting this long to pick this up. Find You in the Dark is without a doubt a favorite for the year for me!
*This review also appears on my blog World of Books
Maggie is a normal teenager living a normal life with normal parents and normal friends...then she meets Clay and what she feels for him makes everything else in her life taste as dull and dry as sand. The emotional waves she rides in her relationship with Clay are controlled by the rudder of his issues and she has some very tough decisions to make. The wrong one could drown them both. The secondary characters bring their own little dramas into play removing the focus off the tense-filled scenarios Maggie and Clay experience, bringing some well needed breathing space. They are also a great scope for giving readers a different perspective on the main characters' dispositions.
An intensley dark and thought-provoking book dealing with the taboo issue of mental health.
There are a few typos but the storyline is well worth it. My first book of 2013!
An intensley dark and thought-provoking book dealing with the taboo issue of mental health.
There are a few typos but the storyline is well worth it. My first book of 2013!
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide attempt
I wanted to like this book. I really wanted to like this book.
but ughhhhhh...
As someone who is diagnosed bipolar, I thought this was going to be a great read. Something I could relate to, something that properly discussed mental disorders, a romance with a bit more edge. I am going to say this over and over again, MENTAL DISORDERS DO NOT NEGATE SHITTY BEHAVIOR!
As much as I could empathize with Clay in the beginning, he just kept getting worse and worse. He treated Maggie like crap, then apologized, and she fell right back into his arms. He wasn't taking his meds, he wasn't seeking help, instead he just kept fucking up the relationships he had with those who cared for him. Maggie on the other hand just kept enabling him by not pushing him to get the help he desperately needed.
I get what mental illness is like, but if you don't seek help and you don't accept help, then you are encouraging the problem. This book just made me really angry and portrayed mental illness in a way that makes people who suffer look bad.
I eventually ended up skimming through that last half, and it was mostly the same cycle over and over again until the end.
Not worth the time it took me to read it.
but ughhhhhh...
As someone who is diagnosed bipolar, I thought this was going to be a great read. Something I could relate to, something that properly discussed mental disorders, a romance with a bit more edge. I am going to say this over and over again, MENTAL DISORDERS DO NOT NEGATE SHITTY BEHAVIOR!
As much as I could empathize with Clay in the beginning, he just kept getting worse and worse. He treated Maggie like crap, then apologized, and she fell right back into his arms. He wasn't taking his meds, he wasn't seeking help, instead he just kept fucking up the relationships he had with those who cared for him. Maggie on the other hand just kept enabling him by not pushing him to get the help he desperately needed.
I get what mental illness is like, but if you don't seek help and you don't accept help, then you are encouraging the problem. This book just made me really angry and portrayed mental illness in a way that makes people who suffer look bad.
I eventually ended up skimming through that last half, and it was mostly the same cycle over and over again until the end.
Not worth the time it took me to read it.
WHAT?! How can it end like that???
Such an emotional rollercoaster ... Even though this story was filled with way more teen angst than I can normally handle, it was all so completely phenomenal. Yes ... There were moments that I wanted to reach into my ereader and shake some sense into these chatacters ... But it did seem so very realistic.
Throughout this story I kept thinking about my 17 year old daughter ... How would she react to this situation ... How connected am I to her & her relationships ... Would she suffer through this without me knowing ... Just the thought of it ...
Dear LORD! I'm an emotional mess!
Well ... No time to spare ... I really need to get into the next book and see how this will all turn out.
Such an emotional rollercoaster ... Even though this story was filled with way more teen angst than I can normally handle, it was all so completely phenomenal. Yes ... There were moments that I wanted to reach into my ereader and shake some sense into these chatacters ... But it did seem so very realistic.
Throughout this story I kept thinking about my 17 year old daughter ... How would she react to this situation ... How connected am I to her & her relationships ... Would she suffer through this without me knowing ... Just the thought of it ...
Dear LORD! I'm an emotional mess!
Well ... No time to spare ... I really need to get into the next book and see how this will all turn out.
I am sorry but I just couldn't get into this book. I guess it to much of one second he is fine and next he is an ass. I don't know just couldn't get it.
This is the most heart wrenching story I've ever read. I can't write a review that will give it the justice it deserves but I'll do my best...it took me a while to get into the story, if I'm honest I struggled to relate to the characters for a while but then I took myself back to being 17 and just how all consuming love can be when you're that age and it was then that the story came to life for me. I will admit there were times when the 37 year old me was screaming at the book wanting Maggie to see she was wrong. I guess at some point most of us meet someone they want to save (I know I did) and maybe that's why the story ripped my heart out and stamped all over it. By the end of the book the love I felt for Maggie and Clay was overwhelming. This book is what I would class as car crash reading...as much as I could see what was happening there was nothing I could do to stop it or to stop reading. (And now I'm babbling). This wasn't an easy read at all but it was worth every painful moment. Huge thanks should go to the author for writing about a subject that people try to hide and struggle to talk about.