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A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
This was my first book by John Charles and I don’t think his writing is for me. I liked the basis for this story, but didn’t enjoy the execution. I did read this without reading the first book, but didn’t feel like there was anything I was missing. Lance has some of the lowest self esteem I have ever seen and even his mom supports that in her own way, while Forrest has always been fully supported in everything he does.
Even though we see both characters points of view and emotions I had trouble connecting with them. We are given all the background of these characters almost immediately after meeting them and it feels like it’s just listed out to me. I could feel how insecure Lance is, but didn’t see anyone willing to show him that he is worth more. Forrest pretty much gives him an ultimatum that he has to get over his insecurities and doesn’t seem willing to compromise anything in his life. I was happy to see them together in the end, but never really saw them grow their relationship before it jumped to the last chapter.
I know my review seems pretty critical for giving it 3 stars, but I know a bunch of the things I didn’t like are just about the way the book is written, but not the actual story. Because of that I was just frustrated throughout the rest of the reading. I’m not sure I will read any more stories by this author.
Cover art is nice and pretty typical of many books, but also follows the pattern for the series.
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
This was my first book by John Charles and I don’t think his writing is for me. I liked the basis for this story, but didn’t enjoy the execution. I did read this without reading the first book, but didn’t feel like there was anything I was missing. Lance has some of the lowest self esteem I have ever seen and even his mom supports that in her own way, while Forrest has always been fully supported in everything he does.
Even though we see both characters points of view and emotions I had trouble connecting with them. We are given all the background of these characters almost immediately after meeting them and it feels like it’s just listed out to me. I could feel how insecure Lance is, but didn’t see anyone willing to show him that he is worth more. Forrest pretty much gives him an ultimatum that he has to get over his insecurities and doesn’t seem willing to compromise anything in his life. I was happy to see them together in the end, but never really saw them grow their relationship before it jumped to the last chapter.
I know my review seems pretty critical for giving it 3 stars, but I know a bunch of the things I didn’t like are just about the way the book is written, but not the actual story. Because of that I was just frustrated throughout the rest of the reading. I’m not sure I will read any more stories by this author.
Cover art is nice and pretty typical of many books, but also follows the pattern for the series.
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