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claudiaxcf97's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
suzysuzy34's review against another edition
5.0
Loved Daisy’s story, so emotional, felt everything daisy was going through. Story deals with some gritty issues such as self harming. Suanne Laqueur always seems to deal with tough issues very well, I’m loving your stories, going to start Here to Stay right now. What am I going to do when I’ve finished your books, I’ve got none left to read, you’ve spoilt me, such brilliant stories, love your writing and the characters you bring alive,
bianca89279's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars of Awesomeness
Suanne Laquer’s first book “The Man I Love” was such a tremendous novel, I was thrilled to hear she was working on another one. My excitement and impatience made me ask the author if she’d give me an ARC, and incredibly enough, she sent me one! So here's the disclaimer: I received this ARC for an honest review.
I am not a writer, so I’m afraid my attempt at writing a review won’t be able to convey how truly wonderful this novel is.
I know it doesn’t sound very elegant, but I practically inhaled Give Me Your Answer True. I resented the everyday stuff that stopped me from reading it. I remember having a similar experience when I was reading The Man I Love.
But that’s the thing about Suanne Laquer’s writing. She draws you in. You breathe and feel one with the characters. With all of them. Because all the characters in the book have so much depth, it’s uncanny.
Erik Fiskare, whose voice we heard in The Man I Love, is just amazing! He is my new book dream man! Daisy Bianco, his love interest and the narrator in Give Me Your Answer True, is beautiful inside and out. And although she’s a fragile ballerina, she’s incredibly strong.
All Daisy’s got left is the ballet. Will she be able to get over the heartbreak and depression? Will she forgive herself? Will Erik forgive her?
Give Me Your Answer True is about Daisy’s journey for over 12 years. We fall in love with Erik, like she did. And then we’re travelling alongside Daisy for many years, while she’s working hard at forgiving herself, at moving on, at trying to be without Erik. Her pain and despair are almost palpable. Good writing will make you feel, and Suanne Laquer accomplishes this feat beautifully.
There are no clichés. It’s all very realistic, without being banal. The book has a wonderful flow, and several story telling techniques are in play, including letters.
Even the sex scenes are well written, they’re not too detailed, but not too generic either. They’re not gratuitous and thrown in there for cheap titillations. It’s not about mechanics, it’s about feeling and feelings.
I thought the ballet/stage world added an extra dimension to the story. I also loved that Suanne Laquer (re)introduced me to new or some forgotten beautiful pieces of music. Whenever the name of a song or classical piece was mentioned, I’d go online and listen to it. It made the whole experience (even) more enjoyable.
Given how much I adored The Man I Love, I had some trepidations about reading the same story from a different perspective, especially since I had been disappointed by other authors’ attempts. But Suanne Laquer manages the almost impossible – improving on something wonderful! I didn’t think that was possible, but she did it! And it didn’t matter one bit that I already knew the story.
I truly enjoyed getting to know the secondary characters a bit better. Suanne Laquer is such a splendid writer, she manages to infuse realism and passion into all her characters.
So, if you’re looking for something beautifully written, that’s realistic and passionate, than, welcome, you’ve arrived.
Recommended: Absolutely! To anyone who enjoys beautifully written prose, with wonderful characters and a realistic plot.
Cover: 5 stars
Suanne Laquer’s first book “The Man I Love” was such a tremendous novel, I was thrilled to hear she was working on another one. My excitement and impatience made me ask the author if she’d give me an ARC, and incredibly enough, she sent me one! So here's the disclaimer: I received this ARC for an honest review.
I am not a writer, so I’m afraid my attempt at writing a review won’t be able to convey how truly wonderful this novel is.
I know it doesn’t sound very elegant, but I practically inhaled Give Me Your Answer True. I resented the everyday stuff that stopped me from reading it. I remember having a similar experience when I was reading The Man I Love.
But that’s the thing about Suanne Laquer’s writing. She draws you in. You breathe and feel one with the characters. With all of them. Because all the characters in the book have so much depth, it’s uncanny.
Erik Fiskare, whose voice we heard in The Man I Love, is just amazing! He is my new book dream man! Daisy Bianco, his love interest and the narrator in Give Me Your Answer True, is beautiful inside and out. And although she’s a fragile ballerina, she’s incredibly strong.
Spoiler
But she’s hurting. Badly! Life was good. Her 3 year relationship with Erik was stronger and more passionate than ever. Their friends and roommates, Will and Lucky, were happy. But then life throws them a big bad one! Everybody changes. Moving on is not so easy. The hurt and the nightmares are just too much to deal with. Then Daisy does a bad thing. A mistake that will break Erik’s heart.All Daisy’s got left is the ballet. Will she be able to get over the heartbreak and depression? Will she forgive herself? Will Erik forgive her?
Give Me Your Answer True is about Daisy’s journey for over 12 years. We fall in love with Erik, like she did. And then we’re travelling alongside Daisy for many years, while she’s working hard at forgiving herself, at moving on, at trying to be without Erik. Her pain and despair are almost palpable. Good writing will make you feel, and Suanne Laquer accomplishes this feat beautifully.
There are no clichés. It’s all very realistic, without being banal. The book has a wonderful flow, and several story telling techniques are in play, including letters.
Even the sex scenes are well written, they’re not too detailed, but not too generic either. They’re not gratuitous and thrown in there for cheap titillations. It’s not about mechanics, it’s about feeling and feelings.
I thought the ballet/stage world added an extra dimension to the story. I also loved that Suanne Laquer (re)introduced me to new or some forgotten beautiful pieces of music. Whenever the name of a song or classical piece was mentioned, I’d go online and listen to it. It made the whole experience (even) more enjoyable.
Given how much I adored The Man I Love, I had some trepidations about reading the same story from a different perspective, especially since I had been disappointed by other authors’ attempts. But Suanne Laquer manages the almost impossible – improving on something wonderful! I didn’t think that was possible, but she did it! And it didn’t matter one bit that I already knew the story.
I truly enjoyed getting to know the secondary characters a bit better. Suanne Laquer is such a splendid writer, she manages to infuse realism and passion into all her characters.
So, if you’re looking for something beautifully written, that’s realistic and passionate, than, welcome, you’ve arrived.
Recommended: Absolutely! To anyone who enjoys beautifully written prose, with wonderful characters and a realistic plot.
Cover: 5 stars
bookfever's review against another edition
5.0
Give Me Your Answer True was amazing! Although it waq the same story told from Daisy's perspective, I loved it just as much as the first book, The Man I Love.
I don't know what it is about this story but it keeps pulling me in. The storyline, the beautiful writing, the characters that are written in such a real way... it has quickly grown into one of my favorite stories of all time.
So this story features Daisy. I must say I never truly disliked her for what she did to Erik because they were all so broken at the time, but it was great to read about what she was thinking and how it defined the next years.
I liked how this book focused on what were the most important events for Daisy in book one. And I loved how Daisy found herself again after being at rockbottom. I admired her and her courage to work through it all so much. I also thought when she and Erik finally found each other again all those years later was the perfect time for it.
Overall, Give Me Your Answer True by Suanne Laqueur was just as moving, beautiful and totally unputdownable as the first book. I can't recommend this book and the first one high enough. Just go read them!
I don't know what it is about this story but it keeps pulling me in. The storyline, the beautiful writing, the characters that are written in such a real way... it has quickly grown into one of my favorite stories of all time.
So this story features Daisy. I must say I never truly disliked her for what she did to Erik because they were all so broken at the time, but it was great to read about what she was thinking and how it defined the next years.
I liked how this book focused on what were the most important events for Daisy in book one. And I loved how Daisy found herself again after being at rockbottom. I admired her and her courage to work through it all so much. I also thought when she and Erik finally found each other again all those years later was the perfect time for it.
Overall, Give Me Your Answer True by Suanne Laqueur was just as moving, beautiful and totally unputdownable as the first book. I can't recommend this book and the first one high enough. Just go read them!
imlisaok's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
For starters, I was scared to start this book. Daisy’s struggle really resonates me with me, and just glimpsing it through Eric’s eyes was enough to remind me of the similar pain I’ve experienced before. I cried a lot during The Man I Love. It was still too raw. Just knowing what she was enduring/had enjured... my heart ached. I loved Eric and his healing process, of course, but his perspective didn’t hit me as hard as I predicted Daisy’s would.
I was right. I don’t think I’ve ever cried over a book this much. I’m glad I waited to read it, though—despite how amazingly written it was—because I know rehashing those thoughts and memories would have only stunted some progress.
I just understood Daisy on a level I don’t understand many characters. I understood her mistakes. I understood her pain.
I didn’t know it would be possible, but I grew to love Daisy and Erik more in this book. I treasured every interaction of theirs, and I love that now I have both of their perspectives for certain scenes. It’s painfully satisfying. Knowing they were both equally head-over-heels in love with each other but also knowing that they both suffered immensely because of each other’s actions (directly&indirectly).
This story will stay with me for a long, long time. I can’t wait to read the third book.
For starters, I was scared to start this book. Daisy’s struggle really resonates me with me, and just glimpsing it through Eric’s eyes was enough to remind me of the similar pain I’ve experienced before. I cried a lot during The Man I Love. It was still too raw. Just knowing what she was enduring/had enjured... my heart ached. I loved Eric and his healing process, of course, but his perspective didn’t hit me as hard as I predicted Daisy’s would.
I was right. I don’t think I’ve ever cried over a book this much. I’m glad I waited to read it, though—despite how amazingly written it was—because I know rehashing those thoughts and memories would have only stunted some progress.
I just understood Daisy on a level I don’t understand many characters. I understood her mistakes. I understood her pain.
I didn’t know it would be possible, but I grew to love Daisy and Erik more in this book. I treasured every interaction of theirs, and I love that now I have both of their perspectives for certain scenes. It’s painfully satisfying. Knowing they were both equally head-over-heels in love with each other but also knowing that they both suffered immensely because of each other’s actions (directly&indirectly).
This story will stay with me for a long, long time. I can’t wait to read the third book.
lisamh68's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good story.. Even thou it is the same as book 1 but from Daisy's point of view, it is very different book one written in Erick's point of view.. It was like reading 2 separate stories and well written..
kylieeason's review against another edition
5.0
There will be a large review of this book and The Man I Love coming to the blog!
yaruz7's review against another edition
5.0
Wow Wow Wow it's been exactly a year since I read The Man I Love and honestly I was really scared to read this one I keep opening it up and closing it off because I felt that I wasn't ready yet. But man once I started it really shock me how much I needed Daisy's story, to have a better understanding, to have closure, to heal and forgive. And I got that and so much more with this book.
latoyadawson13's review against another edition
4.0
It was wonderful to get Daisy’s side. I loved what therapy did for her.
prettymessreading's review against another edition
5.0
*****4.75*****
Here we are folks….
I have just finished Give Me Your Answer True by Suanne Laqueur and I FLOVED it!!!
This is the second book of the series and I highly suggest you read book one [b:The Man I Love|22515690|The Man I Love (The Fish Tales, #1)|Suanne Laqueur|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461816673s/22515690.jpg|41959568] before this one.
Book 1 is from Erik's POV and book 2 is from Daisy's POV. This only the second series I've read that has 2 books for the same complete story told in different POV's. I really liked the style and I think it was needed to tell this story as deeply as it needed to be told.
Since I have already reviewed book one, this will be more like a quick chat about the book and not really a review. ---> book 1 review https://prettymessreading.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/the-man-i-love-by-suanne-laqueur/
So, let's chat....
Here’s a bit of information about Daisy from book 1
* She’s a ballerina in college
* She had an amazing boyfriend, Erik, until he walked in to find her in while she was fucking their friend.
* She was shot by her friend James after he opened fire in the college theater killing her friends and wounding others.
*************************************************
After book 1 I really needed to understand why she cheated on Erik with David. I also needed to know why she didn't go to Erik in person to fix things. I won't give anything away but I will say, I thought her reasons were bullshit and childlike.
I absolutely adored Daisy but I never had any pity for her like others did. Her pain was self-inflicted. I had empathy for the girl but that's it.
At the same time, I was rooting for her the entire book. Her cheating on Erik was not enough for me to think she was a bitch anymore - because if you read my review on book 1 you know I thought she was a horrible bitch. I don't regret feeling that way because that's how she came across. This book allowed me a chance to get to know Daisy in a way I couldn't before and I liked that.
I despise when people waste time! Daisy and Erik wasted 12 years! There was 12 years worth of love gone because they didn't fight hard enough for each other. Now by us, I mean Daisy. Considering the school shooting I would have hoped that they realized how precious time is and would not have wasted 12 years.
There were many revelations in the book which I enjoyed. It was interesting to see how simiular Daisy and Erik's life was when they were apart. Both of them never truly lived or loved completely until they found each other again and that is just sad.
I felt sad for Daisy, she lost her self-worth and that's one of the hardest things for a woman.
How horrible is that to say to yourself everyday? I wouldn't wish that on any woman.
In the end Daisy did do her best to try to forgive herself but it was a difficult journey. When she started cutting herself I was so sad. I personally have never felt the need to do that but I've known those who have and it was heartbreaking.
[b:Give Me Your Answer True|25649729|Give Me Your Answer True (The Fish Tales, #2)|Suanne Laqueur|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460558636s/25649729.jpg|44898876] takes you on a painful journey of love, loss and more. It was an amazing read and I will never, ever forget it. I would suggest you read this series, it will be worth it...trust me. (start with [b:The Man I Love|22515690|The Man I Love (The Fish Tales, #1)|Suanne Laqueur|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461816673s/22515690.jpg|41959568])
If you really want to know how I feel and get my unfiltered chat...https://prettymessreading.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/give-me-your-answer-true-by-suanne-laqueur/
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Here we are folks….
I have just finished Give Me Your Answer True by Suanne Laqueur and I FLOVED it!!!
This is the second book of the series and I highly suggest you read book one [b:The Man I Love|22515690|The Man I Love (The Fish Tales, #1)|Suanne Laqueur|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461816673s/22515690.jpg|41959568] before this one.
Book 1 is from Erik's POV and book 2 is from Daisy's POV. This only the second series I've read that has 2 books for the same complete story told in different POV's. I really liked the style and I think it was needed to tell this story as deeply as it needed to be told.
Since I have already reviewed book one, this will be more like a quick chat about the book and not really a review. ---> book 1 review https://prettymessreading.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/the-man-i-love-by-suanne-laqueur/
So, let's chat....
Here’s a bit of information about Daisy from book 1
* She’s a ballerina in college
* She had an amazing boyfriend, Erik, until he walked in to find her in while she was fucking their friend.
* She was shot by her friend James after he opened fire in the college theater killing her friends and wounding others.
*************************************************
After book 1 I really needed to understand why she cheated on Erik with David. I also needed to know why she didn't go to Erik in person to fix things. I won't give anything away but I will say, I thought her reasons were bullshit and childlike.
I absolutely adored Daisy but I never had any pity for her like others did. Her pain was self-inflicted. I had empathy for the girl but that's it.
At the same time, I was rooting for her the entire book. Her cheating on Erik was not enough for me to think she was a bitch anymore - because if you read my review on book 1 you know I thought she was a horrible bitch. I don't regret feeling that way because that's how she came across. This book allowed me a chance to get to know Daisy in a way I couldn't before and I liked that.
I despise when people waste time! Daisy and Erik wasted 12 years! There was 12 years worth of love gone because they didn't fight hard enough for each other. Now by us, I mean Daisy. Considering the school shooting I would have hoped that they realized how precious time is and would not have wasted 12 years.
There were many revelations in the book which I enjoyed. It was interesting to see how simiular Daisy and Erik's life was when they were apart. Both of them never truly lived or loved completely until they found each other again and that is just sad.
I felt sad for Daisy, she lost her self-worth and that's one of the hardest things for a woman.
I hate everything. I hate with I did. I hate who I am.
You stupid, stupid bitch.
It's all yours. Deal with it. You made this bed. Lie down and deal. Own it. You did this. You only have yourself to blame. Stop crying and own it. It's yours.
Never again. He'll never touch me again. He'll never speak to me again.
He doesn't care where I am anymore.
You ruined it. You did this.
You stupid bitch."
How horrible is that to say to yourself everyday? I wouldn't wish that on any woman.
In the end Daisy did do her best to try to forgive herself but it was a difficult journey. When she started cutting herself I was so sad. I personally have never felt the need to do that but I've known those who have and it was heartbreaking.
[b:Give Me Your Answer True|25649729|Give Me Your Answer True (The Fish Tales, #2)|Suanne Laqueur|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460558636s/25649729.jpg|44898876] takes you on a painful journey of love, loss and more. It was an amazing read and I will never, ever forget it. I would suggest you read this series, it will be worth it...trust me. (start with [b:The Man I Love|22515690|The Man I Love (The Fish Tales, #1)|Suanne Laqueur|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461816673s/22515690.jpg|41959568])
If you really want to know how I feel and get my unfiltered chat...https://prettymessreading.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/give-me-your-answer-true-by-suanne-laqueur/
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