katsmiao's review
5.0
A fabulous book. Definitely not like any other romance, even though it centers around a love story. There's drama, there's heart break, there's the seedy and gritty side of life, and there's the wholesome, good side of life.
Jason and Rachel should never have found each other, yet they did and it's real and true. He is the good guy, from a good solid family. She has had a rough childhood and all the odds are stacked against her.
In the end good wins out, overcomes the odds and the obstacles, but this is done in a sensitive and real way. The author does not shy away from bringing up tough topics, but does it in such a great way.
Jason and Rachel should never have found each other, yet they did and it's real and true. He is the good guy, from a good solid family. She has had a rough childhood and all the odds are stacked against her.
In the end good wins out, overcomes the odds and the obstacles, but this is done in a sensitive and real way. The author does not shy away from bringing up tough topics, but does it in such a great way.
jasminepnwgirl's review
5.0
*Received a copy, in exchange for an honest review*
Two 20 something year olds, just happen to meet by chance, on a cold night in NYC. Jason, just moved to NYC from Oregon (Proud Oregonian here! Lol). He wants to start his life, even if that means living his fiancé behind (YAY, trust me on this). Rachel (Rach) is running away from a past that she wants to forget. After meeting, Jason the kind hearted man, that he is, takes Rachel home, because she doesn’t have a place to stay.
After a while, they become close. But so many people are not supporting this spark between Jason and Rach, especially Jason’s family. Even though they have hard situations, which keep popping up. They’re determined to make it work.
I absolutely LOVED this book! It’s not your normal love story. I am adding Jason to my book boyfriend list!!! And can I just say that, Jane Lark is just the sweetest person ever!!!! I can’t wait to read the next book!!!!!!
Two 20 something year olds, just happen to meet by chance, on a cold night in NYC. Jason, just moved to NYC from Oregon (Proud Oregonian here! Lol). He wants to start his life, even if that means living his fiancé behind (YAY, trust me on this). Rachel (Rach) is running away from a past that she wants to forget. After meeting, Jason the kind hearted man, that he is, takes Rachel home, because she doesn’t have a place to stay.
After a while, they become close. But so many people are not supporting this spark between Jason and Rach, especially Jason’s family. Even though they have hard situations, which keep popping up. They’re determined to make it work.
I absolutely LOVED this book! It’s not your normal love story. I am adding Jason to my book boyfriend list!!! And can I just say that, Jane Lark is just the sweetest person ever!!!! I can’t wait to read the next book!!!!!!
bookphenomena_micky's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I loved the start of this book, dramatic, real, great characters. Jason is a smallish town boy from Oregon moved to NY to follow his dream of working in a magazine. He meets Rachel on a bridge in unusual circumstances and gives her shelter. Rachel is a hard living, fun girl who takes ridiculous risks. They forge a friendship over a few weeks much to the horror of Jason's girlfriend back home. The story lost some interest for me about half way along. Some parts of their relationship didn't seem credible. It did pick up again and was overall a good read.
I loved the start of this book, dramatic, real, great characters. Jason is a smallish town boy from Oregon moved to NY to follow his dream of working in a magazine. He meets Rachel on a bridge in unusual circumstances and gives her shelter. Rachel is a hard living, fun girl who takes ridiculous risks. They forge a friendship over a few weeks much to the horror of Jason's girlfriend back home. The story lost some interest for me about half way along. Some parts of their relationship didn't seem credible. It did pick up again and was overall a good read.
laurabenson's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this. Some issues. But overall, a great story!
readingwithana's review against another edition
3.0
(Review thanks to free digital ARC from NetGalley)
One night, Jason is on his typical run down the Manhattan Bridge when he encounters a young woman, Rachel, who is attempting to jump off. He saves and takes her back to his apartment and proceeds to help her out so she can get back on her feet. As expected, they fall in love with each other and they have to deal not only with the family drama that comes with this relationship, but also the personal drama that both Jason and Rachel have.
Now, I am a person that does enjoy her romance every once in awhile. For me, it was very believable… at times. I just felt that at some points, the romance or the way they fall for each other just went by too fast. But then again, that’s just me and it is kind of inferred in the book that Jason and Rachel were attracted to each other the moment they met. So that’s the first thing that makes me kind of go meh with this book.
Another thing that I found a problem with the book was all the family drama that went along with everything. Well, all of the family drama came thanks to Jason’s family not accepting Rachel. I just thought it was something that was just way too overboard. But then again, I was never raised in a small town and close knit family like Jason’s so you also have that to factor into my opinion.
Other than that, I did find this book enjoyable. Although Jason and Rachel did get together too quickly, I did like the connection they had. They were able to understand each other and it was nice to see how comfortable they got with each other. It really did seem that they had always been meant for each other. So I guess that explains they getting together so fast I guess??
But yes, a good read. The writing is also very good and immerses you into the feelings both characters (especially since the book changes perspectives every once in awhile). I would recommend this book to someone that enjoys reading romance, to be more specific. I feel this book is more aimed to people who enjoy reading this kind of genre of books.
One night, Jason is on his typical run down the Manhattan Bridge when he encounters a young woman, Rachel, who is attempting to jump off. He saves and takes her back to his apartment and proceeds to help her out so she can get back on her feet. As expected, they fall in love with each other and they have to deal not only with the family drama that comes with this relationship, but also the personal drama that both Jason and Rachel have.
Now, I am a person that does enjoy her romance every once in awhile. For me, it was very believable… at times. I just felt that at some points, the romance or the way they fall for each other just went by too fast. But then again, that’s just me and it is kind of inferred in the book that Jason and Rachel were attracted to each other the moment they met. So that’s the first thing that makes me kind of go meh with this book.
Another thing that I found a problem with the book was all the family drama that went along with everything. Well, all of the family drama came thanks to Jason’s family not accepting Rachel. I just thought it was something that was just way too overboard. But then again, I was never raised in a small town and close knit family like Jason’s so you also have that to factor into my opinion.
Other than that, I did find this book enjoyable. Although Jason and Rachel did get together too quickly, I did like the connection they had. They were able to understand each other and it was nice to see how comfortable they got with each other. It really did seem that they had always been meant for each other. So I guess that explains they getting together so fast I guess??
But yes, a good read. The writing is also very good and immerses you into the feelings both characters (especially since the book changes perspectives every once in awhile). I would recommend this book to someone that enjoys reading romance, to be more specific. I feel this book is more aimed to people who enjoy reading this kind of genre of books.
bookphenomena_micky's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I loved the start of this book, dramatic, real, great characters. Jason is a smallish town boy from Oregon moved to NY to follow his dream of working in a magazine. He meets Rachel on a bridge in unusual circumstances and gives her shelter. Rachel is a hard living, fun girl who takes ridiculous risks. They forge a friendship over a few weeks much to the horror of Jason's girlfriend back home. The story lost some interest for me about half way along. Some parts of their relationship didn't seem credible. It did pick up again and was overall a good read.
I loved the start of this book, dramatic, real, great characters. Jason is a smallish town boy from Oregon moved to NY to follow his dream of working in a magazine. He meets Rachel on a bridge in unusual circumstances and gives her shelter. Rachel is a hard living, fun girl who takes ridiculous risks. They forge a friendship over a few weeks much to the horror of Jason's girlfriend back home. The story lost some interest for me about half way along. Some parts of their relationship didn't seem credible. It did pick up again and was overall a good read.
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free for a Blog Tour in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Fiction Addiction Book Tours for letting me take part in the blog tour.
I really like Jason. He's genuinely a really nice guy. He's been brought up well. His parents taught him wrong from right. they tought him to be kind and to help those in need. I am really glad he decided to go to New York even though his family didn't want him to and it's not exactly how he pictured it.
I didn't really like Lindy. She wanted to make Jason into the image she had in her head. Everything in their relationship was about her. they were two people Jason was just an extension of her but not in a good way. She manipulated him and everyone else.
Rachel, oh Rachel. Where do I start. I felt so so sorry for her. She had such a crappy childhood. Her mum was pretty rubbish and since she left home she never really found a good place. She was always in with the wrong crowd.
I really loved that the book switched point of views. It was great to get into each of their heads and see what they were really thinking and feeling.
I don't want to ruin the story but there were some lovely romantic scenes, some hilarious and outrageous scenes, some really heartfelt moments and some really sad times too. This book will have you going through every emotion and I'm so glad I was along for the ride. I had little happy tears in my eyes at the end. It was perfect.
I really like Jason. He's genuinely a really nice guy. He's been brought up well. His parents taught him wrong from right. they tought him to be kind and to help those in need. I am really glad he decided to go to New York even though his family didn't want him to and it's not exactly how he pictured it.
I didn't really like Lindy. She wanted to make Jason into the image she had in her head. Everything in their relationship was about her. they were two people Jason was just an extension of her but not in a good way. She manipulated him and everyone else.
Rachel, oh Rachel. Where do I start. I felt so so sorry for her. She had such a crappy childhood. Her mum was pretty rubbish and since she left home she never really found a good place. She was always in with the wrong crowd.
I really loved that the book switched point of views. It was great to get into each of their heads and see what they were really thinking and feeling.
I don't want to ruin the story but there were some lovely romantic scenes, some hilarious and outrageous scenes, some really heartfelt moments and some really sad times too. This book will have you going through every emotion and I'm so glad I was along for the ride. I had little happy tears in my eyes at the end. It was perfect.
leahmichelle_13's review
3.0
When I saw I Found You on Netgalley, I thought it looked fascinating. I love New Adult titles, and this one sounded very intriguing. I wanted to know why Rachel was running from life, why Jason was running toward it so I was quite excited to open up the novel on my Kindle. It started really well, and I had no idea where abouts the novel was going, but mostly I found myself a bit disappointed with the novel, it wasn't what I had expected at all.
I Found You started amazing - I loved that Jason was such a kind, caring character, that he would take in someone who was hanging off a bridge, without knowing her at all. The synopsis didn't really give much away about what sort of direction the novel would take after Rachel and Jason met, but it definitely didn't go in the way I wanted it to. I honestly do not know how I wanted it to go - perhaps, a bit more of a tough read - at the end of the day, if you find somebody hanging off a bridge, then there needs to be some questions asked, obviously, but Jason was quite happy for Rachel to keep to herself and only divulge info when she wanted to. Rachel has a major issue, and I sort of wanted that to be explored more. It came up really late in the day, and it seemed to be less important than anything else. Instead, all I got from the novel was a love story. A rather sickly-sweet love story, where Jason and Rachel faced challenges that would usually break a couple up, but skated through them as if they were nothing...
Don't get me wrong, it was a very well written novel, and I did keep reading, but it sort of got to the point where I was a little bit bored. Rachel and Jason didn't face anything that couldn't be fixed by how much they loved each other. Their love story was just way too easy. Despite a girlfriend, an ex-boyfriend, an illness, the fact Jason found Rachel on a bridge about to end her life, it was just too easy. To go through so many obstacles, you expect consequences, but Rachel never had to face any of her actions and nor did Jason. It seemed like Jane Lark only threw the obstacles in the way, for the sake of throwing obstacles in the way. The promise of the first few pages of the novel just weren't seen through in the latter stages, which was such a shame. I did sorta like that Rachel and Jason just clicked from the off, but on the other hand, this is New York! Would that really happen? I do not know the answer to that question!
I Found You wasn't my favourite New Adult novel, and I did have issues with the novel, but overall it was an OK read. There are many people who will really enjoy the novel, but I just expected more. Jane Lark is a talented writer, and I really enjoyed the beginning bits of the novel, but I just found myself rather bored as the novel wore on and as Rachel and Jason just seemed to skate through everything unscathed. I did like the bits set in Jason's home town, they were quite awkward as Rachel tried to win them round, and I found Jason's relatives were quite cruel to her, but I liked how she persevered, despite their negativity. Overall, I liked Rachel and Jason's relationship, and I liked the beginning of the novel, the overall product just wasn't what I expected and that was a bit disappointing.
I Found You started amazing - I loved that Jason was such a kind, caring character, that he would take in someone who was hanging off a bridge, without knowing her at all. The synopsis didn't really give much away about what sort of direction the novel would take after Rachel and Jason met, but it definitely didn't go in the way I wanted it to. I honestly do not know how I wanted it to go - perhaps, a bit more of a tough read - at the end of the day, if you find somebody hanging off a bridge, then there needs to be some questions asked, obviously, but Jason was quite happy for Rachel to keep to herself and only divulge info when she wanted to. Rachel has a major issue, and I sort of wanted that to be explored more. It came up really late in the day, and it seemed to be less important than anything else. Instead, all I got from the novel was a love story. A rather sickly-sweet love story, where Jason and Rachel faced challenges that would usually break a couple up, but skated through them as if they were nothing...
Don't get me wrong, it was a very well written novel, and I did keep reading, but it sort of got to the point where I was a little bit bored. Rachel and Jason didn't face anything that couldn't be fixed by how much they loved each other. Their love story was just way too easy. Despite a girlfriend, an ex-boyfriend, an illness, the fact Jason found Rachel on a bridge about to end her life, it was just too easy. To go through so many obstacles, you expect consequences, but Rachel never had to face any of her actions and nor did Jason. It seemed like Jane Lark only threw the obstacles in the way, for the sake of throwing obstacles in the way. The promise of the first few pages of the novel just weren't seen through in the latter stages, which was such a shame. I did sorta like that Rachel and Jason just clicked from the off, but on the other hand, this is New York! Would that really happen? I do not know the answer to that question!
I Found You wasn't my favourite New Adult novel, and I did have issues with the novel, but overall it was an OK read. There are many people who will really enjoy the novel, but I just expected more. Jane Lark is a talented writer, and I really enjoyed the beginning bits of the novel, but I just found myself rather bored as the novel wore on and as Rachel and Jason just seemed to skate through everything unscathed. I did like the bits set in Jason's home town, they were quite awkward as Rachel tried to win them round, and I found Jason's relatives were quite cruel to her, but I liked how she persevered, despite their negativity. Overall, I liked Rachel and Jason's relationship, and I liked the beginning of the novel, the overall product just wasn't what I expected and that was a bit disappointing.
staceyfe907's review
4.0
Review from Fairy Tale Ending Book Reviews
Read: 31 December 2013
Why: Copy received as part of the Fiction Addiction blog tour
Brief synopsis: On a cold winter night, Rachel and Jason’s lives collide on Manhattan Bridge. She’s running from life, he’s running toward it. But compassion urges him to help her.
His offer of a place to stay leads to friendship and trouble as the two awkward strangers realise they have lived very different lives.
What I thought: I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's a great New Adult debut from Jane Lark and a refreshing change from the quiet girl meets bad boy/rock star storyline that the genre seems to be overrun with.
The story alternates between Jason and Rachel's perspectives which made it even easier to become caught up in their roller coaster of a relationship. Despite her troubles, Rachel quickly becomes this fun-loving character you can't help but like and Jason is just adorable. Whilst he might not seem it all the time, he's strong minded without being overly dominant yet kind and considerate too. A real nice guy with a great body!
Whilst the story does move rather quickly, I thought there were some lovely touches that kept it from being unrealistic and the chemistry that the author creates between Jason and Rachel is fantastic. The ending was my only gripe, but a very small one at that - it was just a little bit too perfect for the story.
This book is definitely a must read for all New Adult fans.
Favourite quote:
"I felt like she was the blood in my veins, like without her I wouldn't be able to breathe, or my heart wouldn't beat."
Read: 31 December 2013
Why: Copy received as part of the Fiction Addiction blog tour
Brief synopsis: On a cold winter night, Rachel and Jason’s lives collide on Manhattan Bridge. She’s running from life, he’s running toward it. But compassion urges him to help her.
His offer of a place to stay leads to friendship and trouble as the two awkward strangers realise they have lived very different lives.
What I thought: I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's a great New Adult debut from Jane Lark and a refreshing change from the quiet girl meets bad boy/rock star storyline that the genre seems to be overrun with.
The story alternates between Jason and Rachel's perspectives which made it even easier to become caught up in their roller coaster of a relationship. Despite her troubles, Rachel quickly becomes this fun-loving character you can't help but like and Jason is just adorable. Whilst he might not seem it all the time, he's strong minded without being overly dominant yet kind and considerate too. A real nice guy with a great body!
Whilst the story does move rather quickly, I thought there were some lovely touches that kept it from being unrealistic and the chemistry that the author creates between Jason and Rachel is fantastic. The ending was my only gripe, but a very small one at that - it was just a little bit too perfect for the story.
This book is definitely a must read for all New Adult fans.
Favourite quote:
"I felt like she was the blood in my veins, like without her I wouldn't be able to breathe, or my heart wouldn't beat."
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