cipi1234's review against another edition
1.0
Story was alright but i just had to put book down a few times stare at the ceiling and think wtf did i just read. Plus their relationship was happening way too fast in my opinion or maybe i just really love slowburns
ameschreiber's review against another edition
4.0
Two star-crossed lovers
Fight forbidden attraction.
Lessons about life?
Age versus morals
Concepts caused me discomfort
Romance was intense
Reading this book was a guilty pleasure for me. It was so entertaining, I actually stayed up until 2:30 in the morning to finish it. So, the basic premise is that two young people meet, immediately fall in love due to a deep connection--perhaps because they are soul mates?--and then the pair can't be together.
Okay, the idea isn't new. Romeo and Juliet couldn't be together either, but the dividing aspect between our characters Lake and Will is totally different, and I'd love to ask the author some questions about her intent. Why make Will's profession a divisor? Why keep bombarding Lake with so many problems? One problem after another doesn't seem realistic to me. I had a problem with the resolution to the story, but even more so with Will's profession. As an educator, I found Will's actions highly immoral, even though he was trying to do the right thing. When educators have inappropriate relationships with students, it is highly immoral, even if they are only a few years apart. Will's focus on how he and his career might be hurt instead of the impact to Lake is disturbing.
Despite the conflict I had with the premise, I must say I enjoy reading the book tremendously. The detail and pacing were good, and man! Some of those romantic scenes were very steamy.
Fight forbidden attraction.
Lessons about life?
Age versus morals
Concepts caused me discomfort
Romance was intense
Reading this book was a guilty pleasure for me. It was so entertaining, I actually stayed up until 2:30 in the morning to finish it. So, the basic premise is that two young people meet, immediately fall in love due to a deep connection--perhaps because they are soul mates?--and then the pair can't be together.
Okay, the idea isn't new. Romeo and Juliet couldn't be together either, but the dividing aspect between our characters Lake and Will is totally different, and I'd love to ask the author some questions about her intent. Why make Will's profession a divisor? Why keep bombarding Lake with so many problems? One problem after another doesn't seem realistic to me. I had a problem with the resolution to the story, but even more so with Will's profession. As an educator, I found Will's actions highly immoral, even though he was trying to do the right thing. When educators have inappropriate relationships with students, it is highly immoral, even if they are only a few years apart. Will's focus on how he and his career might be hurt instead of the impact to Lake is disturbing.
Despite the conflict I had with the premise, I must say I enjoy reading the book tremendously. The detail and pacing were good, and man! Some of those romantic scenes were very steamy.
dvrubinoxo's review against another edition
3.0
I read several other CH books before this one- this is her first so the writing isn’t as good. Storyline was alright. I’m not into slam poetry so this wasn’t the book for me but it’s okay.
nana14's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
brunacarstairs's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jesstergaard's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
lizamariereads's review against another edition
5.0
Love, love, loved this book! Heard there is a movie in the making so I am excited about that. This was a love story but it wasn't as cliche' as most. There was real issues the characters dealt with and I liked that. Most YA novels I think are unrealistic with how fast the relationships progress and there don't seem to be many realistic obstacles. Don't get me wrong, I love most YA's that I read. I definately recommend this one.
bernadettebloom's review against another edition
2.0
As a teacher this book was completely implausible. No student teacher is ever allowed to teach a class without a supervising licensed teacher present. And they sure as shit aren’t paid. And they can’t do student teaching AND get paid. Make it make sense.
And when a girl orders chocolate milk on a date, you don’t think to ask how old she is???? I hate Hoover’s male characters. They’re trash.
And when a girl orders chocolate milk on a date, you don’t think to ask how old she is???? I hate Hoover’s male characters. They’re trash.