Good premise - bank teller stealing a customer’s money. Had me in the first part. Yet, part two begins and this story just gets weird. And I mean *weiGood premise - bank teller stealing a customer’s money. Had me in the first part. Yet, part two begins and this story just gets weird. And I mean *weird* in an unbelievably bad way.
Truly solid Christian advice. A must read for any Christian wanting to date (and marry!). I have to buy this book so I can mark it up and refer back tTruly solid Christian advice. A must read for any Christian wanting to date (and marry!). I have to buy this book so I can mark it up and refer back to often. ...more
“Do laws and institutions change values, or do values drive laws and institutions?� A powerful, heartbreaking book on what it means to be a woman�
The one thing Alexa Martin gets right in this book is grief. In fact, the book seems to be more centered around Drew Young's grief than it does of anyThe one thing Alexa Martin gets right in this book is grief. In fact, the book seems to be more centered around Drew Young's grief than it does of any romance. It didn't read like a romance. There was romance in maybe 15% of it. Perhaps this was just fiction or even "coming of age." If Better Than Fiction was written about a young woman trying to navigate life after a major loss without any attempt at romance, then this would be a 5 star read.
But it's a "romance" poorly written like a Colorado tourist guide that just doesn't know how to sell.
The steamy scenes were not steamy ("Then I drop my towel." I laughed). The language throughout the book gave me second hand embarrassment. "This is big facts" and "hot-mess-girl summers" and Birkenstocks and CrossFit. The literal use of the abbreviation AF. Not to mention that Jasper was just *so* beautiful and stunning that EVERYONE had to stop to stare and swoon. Gah!
One star because it made me laugh (although, it really shouldn't have). Another star because at least the grief storyline was nicely done.
Not as “fall in love and reunite years later� as you’d think. More like main character, Hannah, labels herself “emotionally unavailable� while wantingNot as “fall in love and reunite years later� as you’d think. More like main character, Hannah, labels herself “emotionally unavailable� while wanting everybody (especially Ian) for sex and treating the people in her life not so well. You know, the good old “I’m trying to save your life, Hannah.� and the casual response of “F- you, Ian!� He literally had trekked through a snow storm in the North Pole to save her? But like she didn’t exactly deserve it?
Not to mention the poorly written sex scenes. Great example is, for one, them not exactly screwing at NASA. The other? Ian comparing to her body to Mars. I -
The plot gets completely lost in all the NASA mentions in various forms. JPL, AMASE, etc…it’s mentioned more than Hannah’s name. Is this supposed to be a nerdy love story or a “look at me, I work at NASA�?
I suppose as a quick and easy read, this book is okay. But in general, it’s bland and lacks excitement and everything else you’d expect of a “fall in love and reunite years later� book. Hannah just wants sex! Ian just wants love! Hannah didn’t deserve Ian. Or I guess, Ian deserved better than Hannah. Total sweetheart and gem.
I was under the impression this would be a well done book given the popularity of Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis. Perhaps that book was much more well written than this one. I’ll have to give it a read.
Would not read again. Don’t exactly recommend. ...more
I did the opposite: I watched the movie, then read the book - and I love both!!! While it can be hard at times to follow along with Merricat's perspecI did the opposite: I watched the movie, then read the book - and I love both!!! While it can be hard at times to follow along with Merricat's perspective, it's wonderfully written and eerie. I'd love to read it again but I'll have to buy it. Seems to be a hit at my library and always has a weeks to months wait....more
Such a beautiful and yet sad book. Couldn’t put it down. Anyone who seems “split� between two identities could easily find themselves wondering if it Such a beautiful and yet sad book. Couldn’t put it down. Anyone who seems “split� between two identities could easily find themselves wondering if it was a book they had written themselves. If you’re thinking about reading this, I greatly recommend it. Left me with a heavy heart. Absolutely beautiful....more
I will, first off, admit to having skimmed the book. I will, secondly, say that from the parts I read and focused on, it’s an interesting read. One ofI will, first off, admit to having skimmed the book. I will, secondly, say that from the parts I read and focused on, it’s an interesting read. One of those reads where you jump around and look back to from time to time. It introduces different aspects of spiritually while holding in depth conversations with various people.
I grabbed this as an ebook from my library but hope to eventually grab a physical copy to add to my bookshelves. I think I would enjoy a physical copy more so....more
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