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montinique_swan's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked the book, but the development was to slow for me I felt there could have been more chapters of where Brooke finds herself. The ending was pleasing because it's relatable to girls that get out of this toxic relationship and then finds the person that's right and good for them but isn't ready for a relationship 🫤💔
bookedfortheweekend25's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
danireads12's review
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Just a quick little read. Romance based. Nothing too special about it for me, but there were good aspects to it that I enjoyed.
jennifervu's review
3.0
I didn't necessarily enjoy this book much. I mean, the Knowing? No one is crazy enough to move STATES for their dream guy.
Not very realistic.
Not very realistic.
ashleyziegler's review
5.0
This is SUCH a cute love story :) I kind of called the ending, at the beginning of the book, but I was still so unsure of how it would end regardless. I love when I can relate too! I also love how she throws in the outlook on life, and how you should never give up on your dreams and really put for the effort into making things happen in your life. And that when things are right and ready, they'll fall into place even after all your hardship. I love that it caused me to take a step back and evaluate how seriously I'm taking school and how far I want to go and what I truly want to become through schooling.
GREAT AUTHOR!
GREAT AUTHOR!
sandyfrancesca's review
4.0
Oh! I knew this was going ti be an amazing read. It was! And so much ,more. This book made me feel. I felt Brooke, i knew her and i know how she ends up, with John. I loved this story. I loved this life.
Breathtakingly real and beautiful. Thank you Susane....
Breathtakingly real and beautiful. Thank you Susane....
coleendesu's review
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
missprint_'s review
5.0
Sometimes Brooke just knows things, partly thanks to her excellent memory. But sometimes she just knows for reasons that have nothing to do with that.
That's the way it is with Scott Abrams. Brooke is certain that they are meant to be together. The only problem is Scott doesn't know it yet. And also that he doesn't really know Brooke. His moving away to New York City the summer before senior year doesn't really help either.
It's risky and kind of crazy, but Brooke knows that this is her chance. She can follow him, she can tell him they're meant to be together. It's her last chance. It has to work.
New York isn't what Brooke expected and neither is Scott Abrams or any of the people she meets at her new school. Brooke moved to New York City for Scott Abrams. Will she wind up staying for herself in So Much Closer (2011) by Susane Colasanti?
So Much Closer is Colasanti's fifth novel and her own personal ode to the city that never sleeps.
This is a story about a girl who pinned all of her hopes on a boy and has to figure out what to do when that boy might not be the right one. It's a story about New York City. It's a story about finding out that the things you want aren't always the best for you.
There are a lot of romances out there and a lot of books about New York City. Colasanti looks at both with fresh eyes to create a story that is as vibrant and as vivid as its setting. So Much Closer is a splendid book filled with quirky characters, an evocative story, and writing that is funny, sharp and absorbing.
Possible Pairings: The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti, Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson, What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen, Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
That's the way it is with Scott Abrams. Brooke is certain that they are meant to be together. The only problem is Scott doesn't know it yet. And also that he doesn't really know Brooke. His moving away to New York City the summer before senior year doesn't really help either.
It's risky and kind of crazy, but Brooke knows that this is her chance. She can follow him, she can tell him they're meant to be together. It's her last chance. It has to work.
New York isn't what Brooke expected and neither is Scott Abrams or any of the people she meets at her new school. Brooke moved to New York City for Scott Abrams. Will she wind up staying for herself in So Much Closer (2011) by Susane Colasanti?
So Much Closer is Colasanti's fifth novel and her own personal ode to the city that never sleeps.
This is a story about a girl who pinned all of her hopes on a boy and has to figure out what to do when that boy might not be the right one. It's a story about New York City. It's a story about finding out that the things you want aren't always the best for you.
There are a lot of romances out there and a lot of books about New York City. Colasanti looks at both with fresh eyes to create a story that is as vibrant and as vivid as its setting. So Much Closer is a splendid book filled with quirky characters, an evocative story, and writing that is funny, sharp and absorbing.
Possible Pairings: The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti, Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson, What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen, Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
gabypox's review
3.0
So this would be the third book I’ve read by Susane Colasanti. The style is the same though I must say I really disliked certain things about the plot.
First of all, I find it extremely hard to believe that someone would move to a whole different city in her senior year just for a boy whom she had never met. I mean, maybe it wasn’t all about him but who would actually move in their senior year? Very unrealistic and unbelievable for me.
Second, her so called close friends from back home was just a big lie. How can a friendship get ruined so much? I mean, they were never real friends and in the end the main character didn’t care much. That’s not real to me. She should have been way more hurt.
Third, I hated the fact that I could relate to many things. Ok, this is not necessarily a bad thing but it made me mad because timing is everything, right?
Overall I loved my favorite characters were John and Sadie.
I give it a 6/10.
To conclude I leave you with the ending quote of the book
“One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won’t let you be anything less. They see the potential of you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself in the same way. As someone who matters. As someone who can make a difference in this world. If you’re lucky enough to find that person, never let him go”
-Gaby
First of all, I find it extremely hard to believe that someone would move to a whole different city in her senior year just for a boy whom she had never met. I mean, maybe it wasn’t all about him but who would actually move in their senior year? Very unrealistic and unbelievable for me.
Second, her so called close friends from back home was just a big lie. How can a friendship get ruined so much? I mean, they were never real friends and in the end the main character didn’t care much. That’s not real to me. She should have been way more hurt.
Third, I hated the fact that I could relate to many things. Ok, this is not necessarily a bad thing but it made me mad because timing is everything, right?
Overall I loved my favorite characters were John and Sadie.
I give it a 6/10.
To conclude I leave you with the ending quote of the book
“One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won’t let you be anything less. They see the potential of you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself in the same way. As someone who matters. As someone who can make a difference in this world. If you’re lucky enough to find that person, never let him go”
-Gaby