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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Could have read the two prologue sand saved my time reading it. Not the best teen romance nor the best Jennifer Smith.
Wow, I didn’t read the description of this book before I started it. That is totally my fault. However, when I think of Jennifer E. Smith’s teen books, I think of cute, complicated, uplifting romances that I can finish quickly. This was about a cute, complicated decision on whether or not to break up. Throughout the book, splitting seems inevitable, so much so that I was wondering why I was reading it. Everything seemed to drag on and on. Part of the problem may have been that when I was headed to college, I didn’t constantly think, “Oh, this is the last time we’ll do this!” I wasn’t attached to high school in any way. So maybe that’s why I was so disappointed in this book. If you liked high school and don’t mind goodbyes, you’ll probably enjoy this book better than I did.
This story follows Clare and Adian on their last night before they leave for their respective colleges and contemplate the fate of their relationship. This perfectly captures the feelings of heading off to college for the first time; the way that it seems as though you've outgrown your hometown and everything in it overnight and the way you are excited to start college yet want to hang on to the past for as long as possible.
The love story between Clare and Adian was tender, sweet and utterly heartbreaking, in other words the perfect portrayal of first love. In my opinion Jennifer E. Smith has never been better.
The love story between Clare and Adian was tender, sweet and utterly heartbreaking, in other words the perfect portrayal of first love. In my opinion Jennifer E. Smith has never been better.
I liked the concept of this cute novel by Jennifer E. Smith - it's so relatable for anyone in a long term relationship that's about to head off to uni. Recommended holiday reading but nothing that'll blow you away - easy read and nicely written dealing with an issue that I've not read about in a YA novel before but there are no major twists or turns so it can be tricky not to get distracted from this novel by what's going on around you and there's not much positivity going on so it's not a light read for YA romance fans.
This book originally published on The Children's Book and Media Review
It is their last night before leaving for college, and Clare and Aidan have to figure out if they are going to have a long distance relationship or break up. Clare makes a list of the things and places that have been the most important in their two years of being together. Together they go from place to place, reliving the moments that brought them together. Along the way, they discuss the possibility of staying together and the fear of being apart. They get upset with each other and some of their friends as everyone they know struggles to deal with moving on to a new stage of life that no one is feeling comfortable with. Through the course of one night, Clare and Aidan decide to move on to have the college experience, but leave room for possible hellos in the future after a long night of goodbyes.
The book seems like it would be a cute, fluffy book, but the characters and situation make it unsuccessful. It seems strange that Clare and Aidan were able to date for two years with their polar opposite personalities. Clare is indecisive, far too logical that seems reasonable in the situation, and selfish towards her friends without realizing it for a long time and then is unwilling to apologize for it. When she finally gets what she’s been arguing for, she gets upset by it. Aidan, however, is a lot more likable, but seems like a “wish fulfilment” character for the reader. Aidan puts more into the relationship that Clare seems to, making it feel very one sided. People leaving for college soon might find the book highly relatable in spite of the characters’ weaknesses.
It is their last night before leaving for college, and Clare and Aidan have to figure out if they are going to have a long distance relationship or break up. Clare makes a list of the things and places that have been the most important in their two years of being together. Together they go from place to place, reliving the moments that brought them together. Along the way, they discuss the possibility of staying together and the fear of being apart. They get upset with each other and some of their friends as everyone they know struggles to deal with moving on to a new stage of life that no one is feeling comfortable with. Through the course of one night, Clare and Aidan decide to move on to have the college experience, but leave room for possible hellos in the future after a long night of goodbyes.
The book seems like it would be a cute, fluffy book, but the characters and situation make it unsuccessful. It seems strange that Clare and Aidan were able to date for two years with their polar opposite personalities. Clare is indecisive, far too logical that seems reasonable in the situation, and selfish towards her friends without realizing it for a long time and then is unwilling to apologize for it. When she finally gets what she’s been arguing for, she gets upset by it. Aidan, however, is a lot more likable, but seems like a “wish fulfilment” character for the reader. Aidan puts more into the relationship that Clare seems to, making it feel very one sided. People leaving for college soon might find the book highly relatable in spite of the characters’ weaknesses.
This book was very endearing, funny, relatabe and touching! I loved and enjoyed reading it. Even cried by the end of the book. It was that good. <23 Def a good read.
lighthearted
medium-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
Two awful people decide if they should be together as they enter college. Surprise, they shouldn't. But hey, they probably will if that epilogue means anything.
Not bad, just not for me. Main character lacks perspective and makes a big deal out of every small thing-not something I enjoy in a character. Would possibly appeal to younger readers? Not sure.