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kerithesmutslut's review against another edition
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.
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
5.0
una storia carina e con una protagonista diversa dal solito ma il finale è un po' affrettato...
celjla212's review
Gah. How many NA cliches can we cram into the first 2 chapters? Enough to make me quit reading...
nitzanschwarz's review
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.
Can't wait to read the next book, which tells Caroline's story.
ameserole's review
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..
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
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.
book_lady_13's review
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
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.
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.
jen286's review
4.0
This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland
4.5 stars
Oh I knew I would love Scarlett and Tucker's story and I did. When I read Redesigned, the second book in this series, and saw how they were in that I just had to read After Math and get the whole story. It was so good. I loved Scarlett and Tucker so much!
Scarlett and Tucker are both broken. They both hide from others in their own way. Tucker hides his true self behind this bad boy player facade, and Scarlett keeps herself tucked away from everyone. I really liked that this wasn't a story of Scarlett always kind of liking Tucker from afar then when they get put together it just works kind of thing. This is really a Scarlett never really paid much attention to Tucker, but when she literally runs into him then has to tutor him in math everything changes.
Right from when they met there is something there between the two of them. They can both actually be themselves with each other. Tucker actually lets Scarlett see him, not the persona he usually wears. They both are so similar in so many ways even though they deal with their issues differently. I loved how they became friends before anything else. I loved the two of them together even if no one else seems to get it.
Scarlett has always been afraid of really living. She doesn't want to end up in the trailer park like her mom and sister. She wants more from her life and so she tries to keep her head down and just get it done. She has some social anxiety and Tucker helps her so much, without him even knowing it. He helps her open up and really start living. He knows her, knows what she is thinking and feeling, without her ever telling him. He just gets her because they are so similar. He knows what she needs without her saying. He is so sweet with her, but he is one of those people that doesn't think he is good enough for her. He doesn't want to hurt her, and because of his past and how broken he is he knows he will just mess this up.
Scarlett is the first person to really see Tucker for who he is. She actually wants whatever will make him happy, not whatever everyone else wants for him regardless of that. She wants things for him just for him. She doesn't have her own reasons for wanting him to do things like everyone else. She just wants him to be happy. She sees him in pain and knows what that is like. She tries to help him, tries to get him to see he can do what he wants. He doesn't have to continue doing what others want him to if it is not what he wants even if he is good at it. She was amazing and just like he helped her she helped him. They were so great together and I loved them. Such a great read.
4.5 stars
Oh I knew I would love Scarlett and Tucker's story and I did. When I read Redesigned, the second book in this series, and saw how they were in that I just had to read After Math and get the whole story. It was so good. I loved Scarlett and Tucker so much!
Scarlett and Tucker are both broken. They both hide from others in their own way. Tucker hides his true self behind this bad boy player facade, and Scarlett keeps herself tucked away from everyone. I really liked that this wasn't a story of Scarlett always kind of liking Tucker from afar then when they get put together it just works kind of thing. This is really a Scarlett never really paid much attention to Tucker, but when she literally runs into him then has to tutor him in math everything changes.
Right from when they met there is something there between the two of them. They can both actually be themselves with each other. Tucker actually lets Scarlett see him, not the persona he usually wears. They both are so similar in so many ways even though they deal with their issues differently. I loved how they became friends before anything else. I loved the two of them together even if no one else seems to get it.
Scarlett has always been afraid of really living. She doesn't want to end up in the trailer park like her mom and sister. She wants more from her life and so she tries to keep her head down and just get it done. She has some social anxiety and Tucker helps her so much, without him even knowing it. He helps her open up and really start living. He knows her, knows what she is thinking and feeling, without her ever telling him. He just gets her because they are so similar. He knows what she needs without her saying. He is so sweet with her, but he is one of those people that doesn't think he is good enough for her. He doesn't want to hurt her, and because of his past and how broken he is he knows he will just mess this up.
Scarlett is the first person to really see Tucker for who he is. She actually wants whatever will make him happy, not whatever everyone else wants for him regardless of that. She wants things for him just for him. She doesn't have her own reasons for wanting him to do things like everyone else. She just wants him to be happy. She sees him in pain and knows what that is like. She tries to help him, tries to get him to see he can do what he wants. He doesn't have to continue doing what others want him to if it is not what he wants even if he is good at it. She was amazing and just like he helped her she helped him. They were so great together and I loved them. Such a great read.