post read hm. I dont know how I feel about this... the story leading up to the snowstorm was pretty boring, I guess enjoyed it, but not much happened. Fpost read hm. I dont know how I feel about this... the story leading up to the snowstorm was pretty boring, I guess enjoyed it, but not much happened. From there it just became confusing. I will say tho, after reading an explanation of the ending it did make a lot more sense and the idea is really cool, but I just feel like it was explained too vaguely and it wasnt executed very well. I’m also still so confused and have so many unanswered questions. I will say tho that I completely did not see that ending coming... EXPLANATION: (view spoiler)[alrighty so basically, the girl (tbh idk her name..) is the narrator and she meets jake at a bar and they start dating, but it turns out, they did see each other at the bar, but jake never actually gave her his number. so everything that happened was jake imagining what would have happened if he had given her his number (so thats how they met his parents even tho they're dead, it was his imagination). From there he realizes that she would have wanted to end things so he ultimately decides to kill himself because he doesn't wanna live alone. I don’t know how the dairy queen scene or the unknown caller fits in but oh well... (hide spoiler)]
pre read just for clarification, I am not thinking of ending things <3 update: she's not talking about her life, but her boyfriend, my bad ...more
what the actual heck just happened.... (I lwk guessed all the plot twists, but still I’m in shock) I just, I cant- I just dont know what to think bc omwhat the actual heck just happened.... (I lwk guessed all the plot twists, but still I’m in shock) I just, I cant- I just dont know what to think bc omg
I want to give this 5 stars so bad, but I really wasnt a fan of the writing style, so 4.5
finished october 8, 10.44 pm 2.43 stars -> God, my eyes hurt from crying I want to rate this so much higher, because the show was 5 stars all the way, bfinished october 8, 10.44 pm 2.43 stars -> God, my eyes hurt from crying I want to rate this so much higher, because the show was 5 stars all the way, but unfortunately the book was just not up to par ...more
ARE YALL HAPPY??? waiting to rate this, bc liv said she would unfriend me if I didnt like it and idk which rating she'll be happy with so.... we settleARE YALL HAPPY??? waiting to rate this, bc liv said she would unfriend me if I didnt like it and idk which rating she'll be happy with so.... we settled on a 3.75 ...more
If I had to describe this book in one word, it would be: WILD… but in a good way, definitely in a good way. It's so good I wanna cry.
"Please know I say this with the utmost compassion, but you need a therapist, like holy crap."
Before even starting this book, my first impressions was that it was gonna be cringy. I’m mean I’m NoT LiKe OtHeR gIrLs? What more could I expect? But right off the bat, I fell in love. The main character, Jo, is so relatable and is easily one of the best characters I’ve read about in a long time. I love the feeling how she’s not telling the story, but she's really talking to you and how you can really feel her emotions through the book, her joy, anxiety, anger and sadness, you really feel it.
"This is the trouble with girls like me, we don't stop, don't listen, don't shut up, don't say the right thing, don't say anything when it matter most. And we run, always from something, never towards anything."
I was not expecting there to be a fake dating trope in the book, but I loved it, absolutely love it. Jo and Hudson are so friggin cute, even as friends. Hudson is the standard. Give me a Hudson right now. He's so loving and understanding and AHHH!!
"Maybe this can’t happen right now, but if I have to choose between it or you, I choose you everytime."
I loved all the characters so much. Even the ones you’re supposed to hate, I loved hating them. The dynamic of all the different characters interacting was just written so well. Each person had their own individual personalities that made it so hard not to relate to someone.
The message in this book was amazing and I hope it brings awareness to the problems discussed. Following Jo throughout the story, finding things about herself, made me realize things about me as well and I could really relate to her. I hope that anyone who reads this and relates to what happened to Jo, finds comfort in this book and knows they aren't alone <33
"No, two letters, one complete sentence."
I love how this was a mystery, but it wasn’t the MAIN focus and there were other things that drove the book, it made it a lot more enjoyable.
The ending was crazy and overwhelming and... underwhelming at the same time… but in a good way?? I don’t know how to explain it but everything in this book was just done right. The small hints you get, the romance, the mystery. I really REALLY enjoyed it and I’m so, SO sad to leave these characters behind.
"I dont think it's Maddy you miss, I think you miss you."
I’m so excited to read everything else Meredith Adamo writes in the (hopefully near!) future ❤️...more
Read for school and bruh why did I love this. this woman is gibing birth and is complaining that all her kids die and she gives birth to none other thRead for school and bruh why did I love this. this woman is gibing birth and is complaining that all her kids die and she gives birth to none other than (view spoiler)[ADOLF HITLER (hide spoiler)] BRUH WTH ...more
the tbr jar has spoken.... i've also been wanting to reread this for awhile
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4.43 starts, definitely my favorite Karen M McManus book so far. I rethe tbr jar has spoken.... i've also been wanting to reread this for awhile
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4.43 starts, definitely my favorite Karen M McManus book so far. I really liked the characters and how you got to see Allison's perspective from the past and how things from then would come up in the present. I will admit, I did not see anything coming, I was shocked (view spoiler)[but when did Milly start liking Jonah tho, I feel like it was so sudden (hide spoiler)] Archer is my favorite character and his relationship with Aubrey reminds me of Mabel and Grunkle Stan
Also here are some of my favorite quotes/parts: Milly: I’m not sure which is more frustrating: that my mother is trying to blackmail me into spending the summer working for a grandmother I’ve never met, or that it’s totally going to work.
Jonah: the ferry time is inconvenient and I don’t see the point in arriving in tandem anyway. Milly: ugh why is he such trash??? Jonah: excuse me? Milly: … Milly: Sorry, wrong chat. Milly, in our private chat: crap
Milly: I got a little confused by the whole J. Crew model look you have going. I have to admit, that’s unexpected. I thought you’d look how you talk. Like a constipated gnome.
Jonah, being an absolut boss at pool: We’re stripes
Milly: it occurs to me that lying to a liar isn’t the worst sin I could commit
Jonah: Serves her right for barging in at this ungodly hour of- okay, ten-thirty. Maybe I should’ve been up by now
Jonah: I’m not sure what comes next in the big scheme of things, but for the here and now we’re having a cookout. Which seems strangely normal given the past twenty-four hours, but it’s summer and we have to eat
Oona: I wasn’t entirely sure what you’d been feeding these poor kids Archer: “I’m doing my best” archer claims, flipping a burger straight into the grass.
Milly: At least we looked good while we were getting thrown out
Wow wow wow. I was promised tears and I’ll tell you what, I cried my eyes out. This book was just phenomenal, everything leading up to it was just incWow wow wow. I was promised tears and I’ll tell you what, I cried my eyes out. This book was just phenomenal, everything leading up to it was just incredible. All the small details that you miss but are actually so significant, it’s just ...more
I said this in my last review and I’ll say it again. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is truly one of the greatest authors ever. The amount of details put into thI said this in my last review and I’ll say it again. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is truly one of the greatest authors ever. The amount of details put into the book is incredible, something so small can turn out to be so significant. The story is so unpredictable and easy to follow and so unique. I was so happy and entertained with the whole plot. I love Sloane and I’m so happy she got more recognition and we learned her backstory (still waiting for lia!!) Judd is the best character and I love him so much. I could not believe the ending, I really couldn’t. I actually gasped, like full on. (view spoiler)[I would just like to point out that I said from the start that guy who talked to Cassie at the river was sus. I knew it (hide spoiler)] Definitely 100% 5 stars without a doubt in my mind. Can’t wait to read the next one but I really don’t want it to be over...more
how is jennifer lynn barnes this talented? I dont understand how she is capable of writing so good. the plot was amazing and so unpredictable and honeshow is jennifer lynn barnes this talented? I dont understand how she is capable of writing so good. the plot was amazing and so unpredictable and honestly quite scary. the character are so fun, although they are basically copy paste from the inheritance games. in the inheritance games I knew from the start I was team jameson for life, so I thought I would be team michael, but its SO HARD to choose. I hope one of the turn or to be a serial killer/psycopath to make the decision easier. Life would be so easy if Cassie were just… ugly, but alas (view spoiler)[I feel like I always knew she was gonna pick Dean tho. and michael's reaction was HEARTBREAKING (hide spoiler)]...more
I may or may not have stayed up until 1 am finishing this book... sue me (please don't)
my thoughts Sara S read in october 2023 & july 2024
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I may or may not have stayed up until 1 am finishing this book... sue me (please don't)
my thoughts Sara Shepard is probably my favorite author and once again she hasn't disappointed. There were so many small details that I easily skipped over, but then realize how important it all was later, everything was just so well thought out. I looooooved all the secrets just pouring out, and there were definitely some juicy ones ...more
4.5 I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would. the ending was crazy and yall know I love it when secrets unfold ;) why do I ship sheila an4.5 I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would. the ending was crazy and yall know I love it when secrets unfold ;) why do I ship sheila and the inspector tho...? ...more
Wow, just wow. this is truly one of the best and most original book i've ever read. I really thought I knew who the killer was, I was so convinced I waWow, just wow. this is truly one of the best and most original book i've ever read. I really thought I knew who the killer was, I was so convinced I was right... but I wasnt and I did not see that plot twist coming, but thinking back to it, it feels like it was right there the whole time.
In every book where there is a love triangle the guys are always so salty, but michael was so supportive and gave her patience and that made me so happy. in the inheritance games I was team jameson from the start but now I’m really conflicted, I love both of them. Dean can be a bit... much at times, but I still love him
the whole concept of the naturals program is so cool and I wish I was a natural, and honestly after reading this I feel like I’m ready to join the FBI.
I’m saw a lot of similarities between the naturals and the inheritance games 1. Cassie is like Avery. Mom is dead, dad is out of the picture, works in a restaurant to make extra cash. 2. Cassie’s swearing is like max -> what the hello kitty just happened. Mother foxing elf. 3. Michael is Jameson. He’s even got the whole nickname thing going on 4. Dean is Grayson. He even excessively works out 5. Lia is Thea (it even rhymes). Like literally I’m reading about the same person, both are ALWAYS causing trouble
I really can't tell if I liked the naturals or the inheritance games better, they were both so amazing....more
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