amynoncsi's review
3.0
I am really not sure how i feel about this book. The rating is between 3 and 4 stars somewhere. I dont feel like its quite a 4 star but its near.
In all honestly I did enjoy reading this book when I had the time to read it, however, i i missed the pulling feeling the wanting to go back in the story when I was not reading it. I kept reading it just for the sake of reading it.
I enjoyed the storyline I think it was a really sweet "quick read", however, I feel like it kind of put me in a reading slumps.
I love the cover of the book, the writing style is really well done, easy to read and the book feeds itself :)
I loved Lena and Gabe, however, the book felt a bit unfinished for me. It it were to end before the e-mail I think that would have been better, as for me with the e-mail at the end feels quite unfinished and just does not feel good with me... :/
I had few issues with the book as the story line progressed, however, altogether it was a good enjoyable read.
P.S.: I do ship Lena and Gabe ;)
In all honestly I did enjoy reading this book when I had the time to read it, however, i i missed the pulling feeling the wanting to go back in the story when I was not reading it. I kept reading it just for the sake of reading it.
I enjoyed the storyline I think it was a really sweet "quick read", however, I feel like it kind of put me in a reading slumps.
I love the cover of the book, the writing style is really well done, easy to read and the book feeds itself :)
I loved Lena and Gabe, however, the book felt a bit unfinished for me. It it were to end before the e-mail I think that would have been better, as for me with the e-mail at the end feels quite unfinished and just does not feel good with me... :/
I had few issues with the book as the story line progressed, however, altogether it was a good enjoyable read.
P.S.: I do ship Lena and Gabe ;)
mandy_pandy's review
5.0
This is such a beautiful story! Gabe has been sent away to stay with his grandma after he got into some trouble. Lena is kind of a miracle, she survived having a rare heart condition and open heart surgery but her family treats her like she is fragile and they are very overprotective. When Lena, while being left home alone for the first time, locks herself out of her house and knocks on her neighbors garage it sets off a night she will never forget. Gabe and Lena are well thought out characters, there is great character development. This story is really unique as is the way it is written - this entire book basically takes place within 24 hours. This is the kind of book that really makes you think about life. I really loved this one and highly recommend it!
emmajoelle's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
savealife's review
4.0
A book that takes place in Boston with a main character that has a severe heart defect. I'm in.
And the cover, could it be any more beautiful? The answer is no.
And the cover, could it be any more beautiful? The answer is no.
michalice's review against another edition
4.0
I was born with half of a working heart, and as a consequence, I will only live half of a life.
This quote is so poignant and so relevant to the story, its scary seeing how over protective Lena's family is, and she is basically half a person.
When I first hear about Even the Moon Has Scars I knew it was one I had to read so when I filled in the form to be part of the tour I had no expectations whatsoever that I would be accepted, so when I got the email with my review copy I was beyond excited and could not wait to jump into the pages.
Gabriel is one of the first characters we meet, and under not so great circumstances too. His plan to rescue his ex end up with him sitting inside a jail cell, until his Mum gets him and immediately sends him packing to live with grandmother. Lena is next to be introduced, she was born with heart defect and has forever been wrapped in cotton wool, unable to even stay alone without a babysitter as her parents fear she will be sick. She is almost seventeen and hasn't had the chance to experience a normal life. I felt so sorry for her having to deal with this, but I could also see where her parents were coming from in trying to keep her that extra bit safe.
Even the Moon Has Scars was a quick read and only took a few hours to read. It tracks a series of events that mostly occur in the space of 24 hours between Lena and Gabriel as they explore Boston. I really enjoyed getting to sight-see with these characters, visit the hidden gems of Boston, and enjoy several firsts with Lena. Seeing these strangers start to open up to each other and really trust the other person was enlightening, especially considering they both have completely different backgrounds and home lives. They both have their own secrets and their own issues that they are trying to run from, but they don't judge the other, they just take it all on board.
Even the Moon Has Scars is a book that really makes you feel, seeing how the characters live or are treated and really getting that glimpse into how it affects their personalities, themselves. This is another great book from the author, but from Stephanie Campbell what do you expect. The only issue I had with Even the Moon Has Scars was it ended too soon, I want MORE!!!!!!
reevereads's review against another edition
2.0
I can't quite remember when i ordered this book, or why. But it has definitely been in my shelf for some years and i finally picked it up tonight.
It was a really quick, and more of a meh-kind of read. The story took place in a single evening and i felt like the plot was very rushed and the characters felt kinda flat to me.
It was a really quick, and more of a meh-kind of read. The story took place in a single evening and i felt like the plot was very rushed and the characters felt kinda flat to me.
theresidentbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Once in a while (and more than I’d like), I find myself with anxiety so awful that I cannot do anything. I can’t sleep, focus on my homework, or even look at my phone. To deal with my anxiety, I try to feel safe. I’ll go sit in my closet, doors closed, and read a book on my Kindle. The most recent of those books was Even the Moon Has Scars.
God, this book was just what I needed that night. I needed to escape my brain for a while, and this story did that. I was so invested in Lena and Gabriel ‘s relationship. The premise has a very Before Sunrise vibe, which could veer cheesy with teenagers, but instead it gives the plot a nice sense of pacing. I wanted to follow Lena and Gabriel around Boston forever. In the limited time, they both felt developed as characters. What better kind of love story is there than this?
My only complaint is that I wish the novel was longer. I want to spend more time with Gabriel and Lena. I want to know the stuff that happened between him dropping her off and the email he sends her a year later. Can Steph Campbell please write a sequel? Maybe a short story?
Overall, Even the Moon Has Scars is a seriously underrated romance novel that is worth your time. It is lovely and well-developed. Also, if you have Kindle Unlimited, it’s free. Definitely recommended!
God, this book was just what I needed that night. I needed to escape my brain for a while, and this story did that. I was so invested in Lena and Gabriel ‘s relationship. The premise has a very Before Sunrise vibe, which could veer cheesy with teenagers, but instead it gives the plot a nice sense of pacing. I wanted to follow Lena and Gabriel around Boston forever. In the limited time, they both felt developed as characters. What better kind of love story is there than this?
My only complaint is that I wish the novel was longer. I want to spend more time with Gabriel and Lena. I want to know the stuff that happened between him dropping her off and the email he sends her a year later. Can Steph Campbell please write a sequel? Maybe a short story?
Overall, Even the Moon Has Scars is a seriously underrated romance novel that is worth your time. It is lovely and well-developed. Also, if you have Kindle Unlimited, it’s free. Definitely recommended!