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A review by timap
Blitz by Allie Lasky
4.0
Tucker, the male lead, was devastated when his long term girlfriend broke up with him at the end of high school, having believed they would continue their relationship into college. Now, 2.5 years later, he’s worried he’s going mad because he keeps thinking he sees her on his college campus. Mason, the female lead, didn’t believe their relationship could survive distance and wanted Tucker to be free to experiment and experience things without worrying about her. But she’s never stopped caring about him and now she’s transferred to his college partially because she wants to try again.
Tucker became a recluse when she left him but she convinces him to give it another try. But there are significant lifestyle differences between them and, whilst Tucker is willing to give ground in a lot of ways, he’s very worried about some of the unhealthy behaviours he sees Mason engaging in…
This story is dual POV, well written, and an angsty, second chance college romance. It is drama ridden but age appropriate. I enjoyed Tucker and, whilst he had some unhealthy coping strategies of his own, I understood the choices that he made. I admit I didn’t really like Mason - many of the choices she made she seemed to have no reason for. I disliked her approach to their relationship, given Tucker was very clear about what he want and why - I felt she was disrespectful. Tucker saved the story for me - he was calm, patient, and yet willing to set boundaries and stick to them for his own mental health. I also appreciated that both characters sought outside help from a mental health professional and that this was normalised. I enjoyed Tucker’s friends and appreciated the support networks both characters had built.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tucker became a recluse when she left him but she convinces him to give it another try. But there are significant lifestyle differences between them and, whilst Tucker is willing to give ground in a lot of ways, he’s very worried about some of the unhealthy behaviours he sees Mason engaging in…
This story is dual POV, well written, and an angsty, second chance college romance. It is drama ridden but age appropriate. I enjoyed Tucker and, whilst he had some unhealthy coping strategies of his own, I understood the choices that he made. I admit I didn’t really like Mason - many of the choices she made she seemed to have no reason for. I disliked her approach to their relationship, given Tucker was very clear about what he want and why - I felt she was disrespectful. Tucker saved the story for me - he was calm, patient, and yet willing to set boundaries and stick to them for his own mental health. I also appreciated that both characters sought outside help from a mental health professional and that this was normalised. I enjoyed Tucker’s friends and appreciated the support networks both characters had built.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.