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theloststreetmouse's review against another edition
2.0
Not as good as 99 Days but it wasn't horrible. I enjoyed the book although Reena annoyed me throughout the book, her actions towards Swayer were sometimes rude.
lilbookowl's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
I will keep it short, but this book was pretty great.
I loved Reena, she was quite awesome, despite everything that happens to her she keeps going, doing her best and do everything for her baby. I am a bit sad that when Sawyer came back she reverted to swoony status and quite soon forgave Sawyer of all the things he did, even going so far to kiss him while she was still in a relationship with a wonderful guy. (God I really wanted to slap her then)
I truly disliked Sawyer throughout the book. I found him cocky, and a bit too much of a bad boy.
Then we have Reena's dad and his new wife. Especially the dad. I can imagine it is a shock that your 16 year old daughter gets a child, but seriously, 2 years after and you still ignore her or act like he acted. She needs a parent so much during those months, and she got nothing. No babyshower and nothing else.
The book and how it was written was really awesome, you had the after(with the baby) and the before (before the whole baby business), and I really enjoyed reading both situations.
In overall a decent book, but it could have been better. :) Still I would recommend it to everyone who likes a book about a girl struggling with her baby, and to those who don't mind if you also find out her past.
I loved Reena, she was quite awesome, despite everything that happens to her she keeps going, doing her best and do everything for her baby. I am a bit sad that when Sawyer came back she reverted to swoony status and quite soon forgave Sawyer of all the things he did, even going so far to kiss him while she was still in a relationship with a wonderful guy. (God I really wanted to slap her then)
I truly disliked Sawyer throughout the book. I found him cocky, and a bit too much of a bad boy.
Then we have Reena's dad and his new wife. Especially the dad. I can imagine it is a shock that your 16 year old daughter gets a child, but seriously, 2 years after and you still ignore her or act like he acted. She needs a parent so much during those months, and she got nothing. No babyshower and nothing else.
The book and how it was written was really awesome, you had the after(with the baby) and the before (before the whole baby business), and I really enjoyed reading both situations.
In overall a decent book, but it could have been better. :) Still I would recommend it to everyone who likes a book about a girl struggling with her baby, and to those who don't mind if you also find out her past.
agnesgailx's review against another edition
5.0
The little blurb for this book failed to mention this book was about teenagers. I thought I would be reading about adults in their late 20s or early 30s. So when I realized this was about teenagers, I totally went 'Oh no, I so don't need childish drama right now'. But it didn't seem too bad so far, so I read on. And what a pleasant surprise this was.
The story is told in alternating time periods, Before and After. Sometimes I liked it, sometimes it annoyed me. I felt the same way about the characters. Although for the most part, I did enjoy their personalities. I'm glad they were able to handle things maturely, considering the seriousness of their situation.
This is how teenage books should be written. I can't remember the last time I was able to get through one.
The story is told in alternating time periods, Before and After. Sometimes I liked it, sometimes it annoyed me. I felt the same way about the characters. Although for the most part, I did enjoy their personalities. I'm glad they were able to handle things maturely, considering the seriousness of their situation.
This is how teenage books should be written. I can't remember the last time I was able to get through one.
lenaoknihach's review against another edition
5.0
Romantický příběh napsaný zase trochu jinak. I když anotace prozrazuje všechno, knihu jsem si vážně užila.
uruseibaka's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad for a debut novel, don't you think?
For a while, I was confused by the happenings. It felt like it was just going around in circles and maybe that's why it took me ages to finish this book. It took me around a week or more but I finally got to the good parts, Reena comes up with an important realization, stands up for herself (the part I like the most), a new set of problems and she solves them. I was like "Hey, this is actually good." It didn't focus on just Reena and Sawyer, it also had other elements like family, friends and teenage problems such as pregnancy, drugs, you know the usual. I love a book that has something to give other than romance and How to Love gave me that.
I really recommend this if you're undergoing the same problems as Reena's, the ones I mentioned above. I think you'll be able to relate well and maybe this could even help you out.
Full review here.
For a while, I was confused by the happenings. It felt like it was just going around in circles and maybe that's why it took me ages to finish this book. It took me around a week or more but I finally got to the good parts, Reena comes up with an important realization, stands up for herself (the part I like the most), a new set of problems and she solves them. I was like "Hey, this is actually good." It didn't focus on just Reena and Sawyer, it also had other elements like family, friends and teenage problems such as pregnancy, drugs, you know the usual. I love a book that has something to give other than romance and How to Love gave me that.
I really recommend this if you're undergoing the same problems as Reena's, the ones I mentioned above. I think you'll be able to relate well and maybe this could even help you out.
Full review here.
chelseatm's review against another edition
4.0
I was really surprised when I started reading this book. I thought it was just another teen romance, another drum to add to the noise. Instead it was stark and hit close to home. It reminded me a lot of my younger relationships where I gave too much of myself or wanted more from others. I thought it was a very realistic representation of a young woman's approach to independent adulthood and what she needed in order to get there. However, I really hated Sawyer (which I assume the author was intending). I didn't understand their relationship or why they cared for each other. I especially didn't see any proof of change in the After sections of the book, more so considering how the book ended.
I was disappointed with the ending because I feel like the author chickened out or became confused with her convoluted subtext. What was she going for? The strength of independence? The need for vulnerability? Who knows? All in all, I think the book would have been stronger had she not made that stop (I'm trying really hard to avoid spoilers).
I was disappointed with the ending because I feel like the author chickened out or became confused with her convoluted subtext. What was she going for? The strength of independence? The need for vulnerability? Who knows? All in all, I think the book would have been stronger had she not made that stop (I'm trying really hard to avoid spoilers).
bookdevouringmisfit's review against another edition
5.0
How to Love is one of my most anticipated books this year and it sure as hell was worth the wait.
My mind is a whirlwind of emotions right now leaving me unsure what to rate this but I'm giving it a five. Because.. This book got me feeling so pissed yet so giddy and so happy at the same time. I feel like I'm on a drug and I'm high. Smh.
Though there a lot of unanswered questions swirling in my mind, I was gripped. So whatever.
My mind is a whirlwind of emotions right now leaving me unsure what to rate this but I'm giving it a five. Because.. This book got me feeling so pissed yet so giddy and so happy at the same time. I feel like I'm on a drug and I'm high. Smh.
Though there a lot of unanswered questions swirling in my mind, I was gripped. So whatever.