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chillawesome's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
inessova's review against another edition
5.0
I'm glad I waited to read this book. I was on my TBR for the longest time and I was always afraid to read it. I knew it would make me cry and sad. And it did but in the best way
Plus, I needed it ! I needed the message it conveyed today of all days
Plus, I needed it ! I needed the message it conveyed today of all days
ms_laurie_anne's review against another edition
5.0
This was a YA book I honestly rarely read but this one’s book jacked sucked me in and I loved every second of it. I cried, I laughed. Felt country pride. It really makes you thankful for what you have rather than what you don’t I think everyone needs a Bailey in his/ her life - great book
bookph1le's review against another edition
5.0
This is exactly what I've been looking for when reading NA. This is a beautiful book with vividly three-dimensional characters that uses human interaction to forward the plot rather than falling back on tiresome, graphic sex scenes. More complete review to come.
magencorrie's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
What a wonderful book! This was a deep, real, raw, and powerful read that spoke to me on many levels. I'm so glad I picked it up!
I absolutely adored the characters, and loved watching them overcome the challenges they faced!
Highly recommend this book!
What a wonderful book! This was a deep, real, raw, and powerful read that spoke to me on many levels. I'm so glad I picked it up!
I absolutely adored the characters, and loved watching them overcome the challenges they faced!
Highly recommend this book!
sea_tea_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
4.0
"It wouldn't hurt so badly if I didn't love him so much."
Trigger warning:
Many of my friends and loved ones deployed after 9/11. Some didn't return, and those who did were forever changed. I'm going to need a moment to sit with this one.
[Audiobook]
Trigger warning:
Many of my friends and loved ones deployed after 9/11. Some didn't return, and those who did were forever changed. I'm going to need a moment to sit with this one.
[Audiobook]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse
noava17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chars_cats's review against another edition
4.0
Have you ever felt invisible? have you ever felt too seen? If you fail, will you let everyone counting on you down?
The struggles of a small town. Fern Taylor has been in love with Ambrose Young since she was ten but she is invisible and knows it. He is the star wrestler, the whole town has their eyes on him and his future success.
Ambrose chooses a different path. He joins the military to serve his country alongside 3 of his closest friends. The devastation of war though only allows 1 to return home. Scarred and lost, Ambrose has to learn to allow love to grow for those around him and for himself.
This look into the effects of war on a town is accessible and gives some insight into a subject/mindset you may not have experience with. I cried through most of the book. Cried with feelings of desperation, loss, hope and love.
The struggles of a small town. Fern Taylor has been in love with Ambrose Young since she was ten but she is invisible and knows it. He is the star wrestler, the whole town has their eyes on him and his future success.
Ambrose chooses a different path. He joins the military to serve his country alongside 3 of his closest friends. The devastation of war though only allows 1 to return home. Scarred and lost, Ambrose has to learn to allow love to grow for those around him and for himself.
This look into the effects of war on a town is accessible and gives some insight into a subject/mindset you may not have experience with. I cried through most of the book. Cried with feelings of desperation, loss, hope and love.
neelamreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
My favourite character is Bailey. I liked Ambrose’s arc too. But I did not the way one minute Fern is described as philosophical and the next jumping up and down like a 10 year old. I kept forgetting how old she’s supposed to be because the character is described in a way that makes her sound like a child. The author jumps back and forth between past and present, but not all of the past sections have to do anything with the proceeding present sections —and that took me out of the story a lot, or I just skipped the past parts.
One thing I did like was that the story’s dominating theme is friendship.
My favourite character is Bailey. I liked Ambrose’s arc too. But I did not the way one minute Fern is described as philosophical and the next jumping up and down like a 10 year old. I kept forgetting how old she’s supposed to be because the character is described in a way that makes her sound like a child. The author jumps back and forth between past and present, but not all of the past sections have to do anything with the proceeding present sections —and that took me out of the story a lot, or I just skipped the past parts.
One thing I did like was that the story’s dominating theme is friendship.
spclteach's review against another edition
5.0
Wow
This book made me laugh and cry. It was never predictable and if you read only one book, read this one. It’s worth it!
This book made me laugh and cry. It was never predictable and if you read only one book, read this one. It’s worth it!