kristimcmanus's review
4.0
If you're looking for a cute, fun, comfortable read, this is one for you. Opposites attract, secret pacts and even a sword fight or two!
It reads young, and is predictable, but it's still fun and even had me
It reads young, and is predictable, but it's still fun and even had me
readnerdytome's review
4.0
This was such a cute, quick and fun read! This story is told from two perspectives McKennna and Jace who are complete opposites until they accidently switch notebooks in the hallway and McKenna learns Jace's deepest secret, he is a popular romantic fantasy writer. High school can be hard enough but trying to keep this secret puts this new friendship and budding relationship to the test.
I enjoyed how the authors tackled mental health and its relationship with family members, high school bullies, and first love. I desperately need to read Kingdom of Swords also pretty please.
A huge thank you to Entangled Teen and and Netgalley for the E-Arc. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
I enjoyed how the authors tackled mental health and its relationship with family members, high school bullies, and first love. I desperately need to read Kingdom of Swords also pretty please.
A huge thank you to Entangled Teen and and Netgalley for the E-Arc. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
destany's review
4.0
This book was absolutely adorable. The premise was cute, the banter was the best, and the love story was sweet. When Jace decides to hide the fact that he's got an online persona who just happens to be the writer of one of the most famous online stories ever, he's taken aback when resident Goth Girl McKenna takes the fall for him when he's found out. Without missing a beat, she pretends she's the one in the Writer's Seat, and everyone believes her. So why should Jace tell the truth? His friends would laugh at him, his dad would fly off the handle. Best to let McKenna be the "face" of his online persona, right? He can guide her with all the right info.
As they grow closer, bonding over the story and Jace's insistence to keep up appearances, they find they are more alike than they thought. But can they overcome their worries of how others will perceive not only their relationship, but who really pulls the strings behind the story?
100% YA. No sexy times, but there's lots of kissing.
As they grow closer, bonding over the story and Jace's insistence to keep up appearances, they find they are more alike than they thought. But can they overcome their worries of how others will perceive not only their relationship, but who really pulls the strings behind the story?
100% YA. No sexy times, but there's lots of kissing.
caylieratzlaff's review
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel.
3/5 stars.
I was really excited for this book based on the description, but it was super hard to get into...and honestly I had to rush read it because I just wanted it to be over. 3 stars is generous...but the concept of it is great and unique in terms of YA...but I just...I did not like it. The main character functions within two emotions and doesn't process her reactions, but blames her behavior on her mother being bipolar. The other main character, our secret writer, spends the entire book being too scared to come clean about his writing until the very end...even though the girl HATES all the attention she's getting...the very girl he "loves" - like, the concept? awesome. delivery? eh. That's my truthful review for this ARC.
3/5 stars.
I was really excited for this book based on the description, but it was super hard to get into...and honestly I had to rush read it because I just wanted it to be over. 3 stars is generous...but the concept of it is great and unique in terms of YA...but I just...I did not like it. The main character functions within two emotions and doesn't process her reactions, but blames her behavior on her mother being bipolar. The other main character, our secret writer, spends the entire book being too scared to come clean about his writing until the very end...even though the girl HATES all the attention she's getting...the very girl he "loves" - like, the concept? awesome. delivery? eh. That's my truthful review for this ARC.
sgeissler223's review
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Thank you to Kelly Anne Blount and Lynn Rush for reaching out and sending me their new story for an honest review! I loved their story; In the Penalty Box, so I knew this one would be just as good. This is out next week!
As someone who grew up loving to write and tell stories, I seriously would read my awful stories to my parents for hours (Bless them), I totally loved and could relate to Jace’s character. It was fun watching him come up with his Kingdom of Swords story and how people just devoured it!
I loved the representation in this one! There was representation for mental illness, especially Bipolar disorder, which I really appreciated. I enjoyed reading about the quiet, outcast, as she destroyed all high school stereotypes.
The only thing that really bothered me was how repetitive Jace was in talking about how he just couldn’t tell people his secret. By the end of the story though, he had a lot of growth and so did McKenna. Both their characters were great. Even the side characters, like Kyle, had growth. That makes for a good, freaking book let me tell you.
Matthew still sucks though.
I can’t wait to read the second in this series!
Thank you to Kelly Anne Blount and Lynn Rush for reaching out and sending me their new story for an honest review! I loved their story; In the Penalty Box, so I knew this one would be just as good. This is out next week!
As someone who grew up loving to write and tell stories, I seriously would read my awful stories to my parents for hours (Bless them), I totally loved and could relate to Jace’s character. It was fun watching him come up with his Kingdom of Swords story and how people just devoured it!
I loved the representation in this one! There was representation for mental illness, especially Bipolar disorder, which I really appreciated. I enjoyed reading about the quiet, outcast, as she destroyed all high school stereotypes.
The only thing that really bothered me was how repetitive Jace was in talking about how he just couldn’t tell people his secret. By the end of the story though, he had a lot of growth and so did McKenna. Both their characters were great. Even the side characters, like Kyle, had growth. That makes for a good, freaking book let me tell you.
Matthew still sucks though.
I can’t wait to read the second in this series!
angelashores's review
4.0
Lynn Rush and Kelly Anne Blount have delivered another spectacular YA romance! Jace is not your stereotypical football jock. He also writes fantasy romance novels, one of which is an online sensation! Too bad he writes under the cover of a pen name/online handle - WriteEmHard - so no one knows the stories are his. That is, until he bumps into McKenna in the hallway and their notebooks get mixed up. McKenna has had a crush on Jace since 3rd grade but they don’t run in the same circles. As a matter of fact, she prefers to be invisible. But when she’s mistaken as the author of the virally popular Kingdom of Swords fantasy romance novels, invisibility is no longer possible. But why is she covering for Jace? As they spin this tale to their high school and story fans, the online fantasy story isn’t the only plot that’s heating up. Both of these characters have a lot happening in their lives and secrets they’re trying to keep. But as they also develop feelings for each other, will they be able to write a happy ending for themselves? You’ll love the strength and depth of these characters! I devoured it in less than a day and I can’t wait for the the next book in the series!!
ecrirejenesaisquoi's review
1.0
This is tough for me to write down but I just didn't really like this book. I loved the blurb and I loved the themes it tackled, but pretty much everything was very surface-level. The writing style felt a little bit juvenile at times. To be fair, the writing is fine but it is painful when you read every single inner thought of one character. It just drags out the plot. I like seeing events unfold and watching personalities grow, not being told everything without room to think for myself. And I didn't enjoy the two protagonists either I'm afraid. While I did appreciate the friendship between McKenna and Jace, I don't understand their attraction to each other. They were actually pretty frsutrating to read at times. It's really too bad because there are some good elements in this story: the dialogues are pretty fun (though interwoven again with many inner thoughts) and the secondary characters are great. It's a well enough written book but it's just not for me.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
jess's review
2.0
“After everything I did to you. You saved me, Prince Jarren. You saved me.”
Tears burned my eyes as tears slid down her cheeks. She tapped my wrist with her sword, then tossed it to the side. “You are free.”
Tears burned my eyes as tears slid down her cheeks. She tapped my wrist with her sword, then tossed it to the side. “You are free.”