Reviews

After Math by Denise Grover Swank

groovyjenni's review

3.0

I read this book in a couple of days. It was a quick read and had good tension in places. I think one of the biggest fallbacks of the story for me was the overuse of names in dialogue. It felt unnatural and a bit contrived. Otherwise, cute book. A bit predictable.

kerithesmutslut's review

3.0

3.5 stars

This was cute and cliche. Typical NA romance. I enjoyed that it had anxiety rep included. The ending didn’t feel very realistic, but it was a cute little story.

If you want a fast read or listen, with no cheating and very little angst this is a perfect book to pick up, but just a heads up it’s very low on the sexy times.

tfpeel's review against another edition

5.0

una storia carina e con una protagonista diversa dal solito ma il finale è un po' affrettato...

celjla212's review against another edition

Gah. How many NA cliches can we cram into the first 2 chapters? Enough to make me quit reading...

nitzanschwarz's review against another edition

4.5

To be quite honest, if I hadn't read Pushing the Limits (which I feel is similar to After Math in the general feel) just before picking this up, I feel pretty certain I would've given this book 5 freakin' stars. But between the two, Pushing the Limits had the edge. However, if you liked one I dare say you'll love the other. 

The story is told from the eyes of Scarlett Goodwin's. Scarlett strongly reminds me of myself about a year and a half ago; painfully shy, bad with crowds and being in the spotlight. But at the same time, afraid that no one sees her, that's she's invisible. 

She's also a serious and dedicated student (who actually likes Math), a sweet girl, and a good friend. It was easy to relate to her and feel she was real. 

Scarlett doesn't date, as everyone know. She also doesn't deal with cocky, disrespecting football stars. Mostly because she's terrified of speaking to them, but still. She doesn't tolerate those kind of things, nor is she impressed by them. But Tucker Price specifically wants her to tutor him on Algebra, and when her teacher comes and asks her to take the job, she has no choice but to agree.

Only, from their first meeting Scarlett senses that Tucker isn't who the rumor mill--or even his own past record--says he is. And she'd be right. Because on the inside, Tucker is nothing like he seems outside. He's sensitive, serious, apologetic and mostly - extremely lonely. 

I simply adored both characters. Tucker is such an awesome person, especially with his sweet, unguarded side. You know, the one he only shows Scarlett ~melt~ And I already mentioned how easy it was to relate to her. 

The two of them together were quite amazing. First, they started of as friends, and they were great as friends because they really talked to one another and understood one another and could read one another. They were also very honest with each other, and didn't really beat around the buss, which was refreshing and lovely to watch. 

Then, their relationship wasn't really angst filled. Sure, there were the issues and troubles, but it also felt right and it fit, and you knew they'd get together since you could tell they both loved one another greatly - and it was easy to see why the loved each other. The only thing I can possibly say against them is that I felt like maybe the sex came a bit too quickly after they entered the relationship stage. 

The ending was great, but I really wanted to know what happened after Tucker made his decision. I have this vision in my mind of him and Scarlett walking back to where Caroline is to retrieve her things and everyone doing the double take and being generally shocked to the core. Part of me really wants to know exactly what happened, and is disappointed we didn't get to see that, and the other part enjoys coming up with the possibilities. 

Lastly, I love the original cover, the one shown above. I loved the color scheme (grey and green), loved how the title could be read both as After Math and Aftermath (which would fit) and generally loved the design. The new cover is, for me, just so dull and uninteresting and all that ~sigh~

I ordered the book from The Book Depository, and hopefully it will get here with this cover because that's the cover TBD shows *crosses finger*

Can't wait to read the next book, which tells Caroline's story. 

ameserole's review against another edition

3.0

This was cute and predictable.

After Math was honestly a book I dove into because it worked for a certain challenge/task. In it, you will meet the nerdy tutor girl and the star athlete. They were honestly okay and it was pretty easy to assume that something was going to happen between them. Yet, it just felt like something I've read time and time before this. Nothing really new intrigued me and I just wanted it all to end.

I mean, if you're looking for something cute then by all means - go for this. I guess I was just waiting for more drama or something to make it exciting to me. Even the ending was kind meh because everything was just so predictable. Maybe I just need to dive into something new..

gabbysreading's review against another edition

4.0

I got this book because it was free. I was so pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. It was quick and sweet and I read it in one afternoon.

briaraq's review against another edition

3.0

I love DGS’ writing, but the mcs did nothing for me.

book_lady_13's review against another edition

5.0

I love Swank abut have put off reading this series because it’s just not my usual cup of tea. After getting desperate waiting for some books in her other series I decided to give After Math a try and I’m so glad I did! Scarlett and Tucker are your typical opposites attract situation, but they both bring so much more to the table. I loved their story, and being introduced to all their friends. I can’t wait to read the next in this series!

mccorbin's review against another edition

4.0

I finished this book in less than a day because it was really a great. Scarlett was a fantastic female character that knew her goals in life and set a straight course to achieve them. Nothing can interfere with her plan except Tucker. When he walks into her life, feelings that she has never experienced start to bubble. Scarlett suffers from an anxiety disorder and being with Tucker puts her at ease in social situations. She also starts to realize that she has other kinds of feelings for Tucker other than just his tutor and friend.

Once Tucker realizes that she doesn’t put up with his crap and expects his honesty in everything he says, he sees her as a person who he can actually hang out with (and he admits to Scarlett that he has no friends) and how he is falling for her. But Tucker has a really hard time opening up to Scarlett fully and of course, it hinders their relationship on top of Tucker feeling like he isn’t good enough to be with Scarlett. And then comes the drama and that is what makes my heart break.

However, don’t be discouraged because the beautiful epilogue brings it all together.