Scan barcode
laurinb83's review
5.0
This series just keeps getting better. The writing, the characters, the development - everything! Again, I'm continually impressed with Kayla Tirrell manages to make River Valley feel fresh and new with every book, yet still comfortable and homey, a place to come back to whenever you need a little pick-me-up. Michelle and Rainier are my favorites so far!
popthebutterfly's review
4.0
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: October 26, 2017
Genre: YA Romance
Recommended Age: 14+ (some mature scenes)
Pages: 198
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Nineteen-year-old Michelle doesn’t think her summer could get any worse. She’s missing out on the sandy beaches of Mexico to work in her father’s bookstore, her relationship with her mother is complicated, and to top it all off, her co-worker is the captain of the nerd-patrol.
As the replacement guitarist of River Valley’s favorite band, Rainier’s summer is shaping up to be a life-changing one. No longer the shy kid who barely leaves his house, he feels alive on stage. Everything would be perfect if only he weren’t stuck working with his boss’ mean-girl daughter.
There's a thin line between love and hate. Will Rainier and Michelle take a chance to explore the connection they can't quite deny? Or will they discover some people are too different to make it work?
All The Things We Were is a young adult contemporary romance great for both teens and adults. It is the third in a series of books, each revolving around a different couple living in the same small town. This story can be read as a standalone.
I didn’t really want to read this one as Michelle was easily not a favorite character of mine in the other two books. However, I feel that the author did really well transforming the character from the mean girl and developing her character. I feel that the reader really gets to know Michelle and the other characters well in this book and that the plot was interesting enough to keep my attention. I love the message behind the book and I feel that the author really improved with her writing from the first to the third book.
However, I still felt the pacing was off for me and that the guy was too good to be true. It didn’t feel that realistic to me, but that’s why it’s fiction I guess lol.
Verdict: Don’t judge a book by their cover. But judge this one because it’s beautiful inside and out.
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: October 26, 2017
Genre: YA Romance
Recommended Age: 14+ (some mature scenes)
Pages: 198
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Nineteen-year-old Michelle doesn’t think her summer could get any worse. She’s missing out on the sandy beaches of Mexico to work in her father’s bookstore, her relationship with her mother is complicated, and to top it all off, her co-worker is the captain of the nerd-patrol.
As the replacement guitarist of River Valley’s favorite band, Rainier’s summer is shaping up to be a life-changing one. No longer the shy kid who barely leaves his house, he feels alive on stage. Everything would be perfect if only he weren’t stuck working with his boss’ mean-girl daughter.
There's a thin line between love and hate. Will Rainier and Michelle take a chance to explore the connection they can't quite deny? Or will they discover some people are too different to make it work?
All The Things We Were is a young adult contemporary romance great for both teens and adults. It is the third in a series of books, each revolving around a different couple living in the same small town. This story can be read as a standalone.
I didn’t really want to read this one as Michelle was easily not a favorite character of mine in the other two books. However, I feel that the author did really well transforming the character from the mean girl and developing her character. I feel that the reader really gets to know Michelle and the other characters well in this book and that the plot was interesting enough to keep my attention. I love the message behind the book and I feel that the author really improved with her writing from the first to the third book.
However, I still felt the pacing was off for me and that the guy was too good to be true. It didn’t feel that realistic to me, but that’s why it’s fiction I guess lol.
Verdict: Don’t judge a book by their cover. But judge this one because it’s beautiful inside and out.
feliciareads11's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this in exchange for a review.
I've been anxiously waiting to read this since I read the first two books in the series and it definitely lived up to all the hype I gave it.
This book focuses on Michelle, the not so nice girl from the first two books in the series. I always felt there was more to be said for Michelle, so even though I’m sure she was written to be a hated character, I always had a soft spot for her. This book definitely lived up to all those expectations. There is definitely more to Michelle than just being cold hearted. There is so much family drama with Michelle, which definitely has an effect on her life and how she views everything around her.
At the beginning of the story, her father cuts her off and forces her to work at his bookstore. Enter Rainier and things get so interesting. These two couldn’t be anymore different, but somehow they’re drawn to each other.
I felt connected to this story line in so many ways. First in that my own husband and I are such different people, but we fell in love quickly. Secondly in that my husband is also in a band and that is actually how we met.
Though there are a few pieces of information that ties this book into the first two books in the series, it is definitely a book that can be read as a stand alone.
I've been anxiously waiting to read this since I read the first two books in the series and it definitely lived up to all the hype I gave it.
This book focuses on Michelle, the not so nice girl from the first two books in the series. I always felt there was more to be said for Michelle, so even though I’m sure she was written to be a hated character, I always had a soft spot for her. This book definitely lived up to all those expectations. There is definitely more to Michelle than just being cold hearted. There is so much family drama with Michelle, which definitely has an effect on her life and how she views everything around her.
At the beginning of the story, her father cuts her off and forces her to work at his bookstore. Enter Rainier and things get so interesting. These two couldn’t be anymore different, but somehow they’re drawn to each other.
I felt connected to this story line in so many ways. First in that my own husband and I are such different people, but we fell in love quickly. Secondly in that my husband is also in a band and that is actually how we met.
Though there are a few pieces of information that ties this book into the first two books in the series, it is definitely a book that can be read as a stand alone.
More...