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crtsjffrsn's review
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Brad has left his family and what many would see as a privileged life behind. Now, he's arrived in his college town at the beginning of the summer with no place to stay and the hope of a job. But the night before his interview he helps out a guy in trouble in the parking lot of the diner where he was sleeping in his truck. Danny is interested--and Brad is, too, to be honest--but Brad can't go down that road. He did once before and it ended badly for everyone. He's in town for school, and that's it. He's not looking for complications. But complications are exactly what he finds when he gets the job and it comes with a place to stay above the boss's garage--and Danny is the boss's son...
Wonderful. I really enjoyed this and I found myself rooting for both Brad and Danny at every single turn. These two are such so adorable and they've both been through so much that one just can't help hoping they get what they need. Brad's family is infuriating--to say the very least--and is such a stark contrast to Danny's. Well-written and engaging, I found myself easily engrossed in this story set in a town not far from where I grew up. And it all just rings so true.
Brad has left his family and what many would see as a privileged life behind. Now, he's arrived in his college town at the beginning of the summer with no place to stay and the hope of a job. But the night before his interview he helps out a guy in trouble in the parking lot of the diner where he was sleeping in his truck. Danny is interested--and Brad is, too, to be honest--but Brad can't go down that road. He did once before and it ended badly for everyone. He's in town for school, and that's it. He's not looking for complications. But complications are exactly what he finds when he gets the job and it comes with a place to stay above the boss's garage--and Danny is the boss's son...
Wonderful. I really enjoyed this and I found myself rooting for both Brad and Danny at every single turn. These two are such so adorable and they've both been through so much that one just can't help hoping they get what they need. Brad's family is infuriating--to say the very least--and is such a stark contrast to Danny's. Well-written and engaging, I found myself easily engrossed in this story set in a town not far from where I grew up. And it all just rings so true.
crimsonmoon93's review
4.0
I received this in an ebook from NetGalley as an ARC.
First off, I was sucked into this book from the beginning. There was a lot of great transitions and the book moved almost smoothly.
While reading the book, it seemed that the two moved way too fast. It felt that the events took place within a month span, where in actuality it was probably a 2-3 month span. Jumping forward in time seemed to be hidden as well as how long.
I also felt it should have ended differently. I enjoyed the reasons why it happened for the most part, but I love dramatics and the ending was far less dramatic as I would have liked.
Overall, the book was enjoyable and I would recommend!
First off, I was sucked into this book from the beginning. There was a lot of great transitions and the book moved almost smoothly.
While reading the book, it seemed that the two moved way too fast. It felt that the events took place within a month span, where in actuality it was probably a 2-3 month span. Jumping forward in time seemed to be hidden as well as how long.
I also felt it should have ended differently. I enjoyed the reasons why it happened for the most part, but I love dramatics and the ending was far less dramatic as I would have liked.
Overall, the book was enjoyable and I would recommend!
frothy's review
4.0
Update:
For some reason I found myself thinking about this book a bit, a couple of days after I read it. I have upped my rating. I loved the way the MC moved into his own integrity and stood up for himself. I've put the sequel (not out yet) on my wish listt.
Dude's living in his car when he gets building job with nice family. They kind of take him over and look after him. Actually he is a rich kid trying to keep away from his horrible rich family for very good reasons.
Nice story. Okay characters.
For some reason I found myself thinking about this book a bit, a couple of days after I read it. I have upped my rating. I loved the way the MC moved into his own integrity and stood up for himself. I've put the sequel (not out yet) on my wish listt.
Dude's living in his car when he gets building job with nice family. They kind of take him over and look after him. Actually he is a rich kid trying to keep away from his horrible rich family for very good reasons.
Nice story. Okay characters.
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