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brittneyfike's review against another edition
2.0
I ENJOYED READING ABOUT
THE THREE GIRLS AND THEIR
SUMMERS IN NEW YORK
LOOKING FOR LOVE. I FEEL
LIKE NOTHING REALLY I
HAPPENED AND NEXT THING
KNOW THE BOOK ENDED, I
PLAN TO READ THE NEXT
I BOOK IN THE SERIES
BECAUSE I WANT TO KNOW
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH
ROSEANNE, DARCY & SADIE.
THE THREE GIRLS AND THEIR
SUMMERS IN NEW YORK
LOOKING FOR LOVE. I FEEL
LIKE NOTHING REALLY I
HAPPENED AND NEXT THING
KNOW THE BOOK ENDED, I
PLAN TO READ THE NEXT
I BOOK IN THE SERIES
BECAUSE I WANT TO KNOW
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH
ROSEANNE, DARCY & SADIE.
keahreads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
laughlinesandliterature's review against another edition
2.0
* I received this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
I was excited to read this book, it sounded fun and I had heard good things about Susane Colasanti. I have to admit I was incredibly disappointed. This book was incredibly juvenile and immature. I know it is about 18 year old kids, but it was over the top.
Rosanna, Sadie, and Darcy all fell in insta-love, wanted to do GOOD THINGS. In fact I have never been so annoyed by characters in my life. Rosanna and Darcy were less annoying than Sadie, but only marginally and only because they actually had a few things to be upset about. Sadie was all happiness and rainbows that covered a kind of sad thing? I’m just not sure that what Sadie had to grieve for was really about Sadie.
The problem with the characters were that they were all these wonderfully amazing, nice people. Not one of them has a flaw that’s really a flaw. Sadie was so GOOD. She was so nice, she spent her time decorating little notes for people to make them feel happy. She calls them “warm fuzzies” BARF especially when combined with this:
“My rules about making warm fuzzies are strict. You can’t whip out a raggedy pen, write a note on some old discolored loose-leaf and proclaim that to be a warm fuzzy…Additional bedazzlement involving sequins, stickers or rhinestones is always welcome.”
Yes, because how much time and effort you put into making someone feel better is directly related to the pen, paper, and bedazzlement of the note. It’s like these girls want a gold star because they put time into these things. In my opinion anything heartfelt carries the same “warm fuzzy” as this thing you spent 4 hours on. It doesn’t matter the paper, pen, or design. It’s the thought that counts, not the fact that it’s a gorgeous work of crafty art.
Also the use of “hip” language was ridiculous. The use of “It’s my jam” was so bad by the time it rolled around to #10 (yes, I counted) I was literally 100% over this book. Also “my thing” was way way overused. I’m sure the author thought they were incorporating things that kids do these days but it just felt forced to me. Like these characters were trying to convince me that they were cool and instead came off as if they were annoying. Now I believe that most 18 year olds are probably somewhat annoying, but I never want to feel like the main characters are so annoying that I can’t stand them either.
crowley
I finished it but it was touch and go for awhile. The only reason I finished it was, that I wanted to leave a review and I don’t leave a review for unfinished works.
Let’s just talk about some of the ridiculous quotes in this book. These girls just made me want to hit them in the face with a book.
“But reading over someone’s shoulder? That’s borderline harassment.”
Um WHAT? No, no it’s not. A little rude maybe, but I wouldn’t say harassment.
“Right Around the Corner….. That’s what the sign over my bed says. I hung it there to remind me that my soul mate could be anywhere. We could run into each other when we least expect it… As Brooke would say, I will have the Knowing. I’ve been repeating it every day for two years,”
The Knowing? Is this a bad Nicolas Cage movie? You are looking way to hard for your soul-mate. sweetie. Relax, figure out who you are and the rest will follow. Just chill out. Please.
“My soul mate could walk in that door any second. When he sees me, he’ll know we’re meant to be together. It will be magic, just like in Sleepless in Seattle.”
Again. Sadie. Calm down. Nothing happens like in the movies. When you meet the person you’re meant to be with, you’ll laugh because your life is nothing like the movies. But it will be sweet and amazing and awesome just because it’s who the two of you are.
sheldon-no
I did love the way New York was described, that was one thing that really resonated with me. I liked learning about all of the changes that New York has been through just in the last few decades. I liked hearing about how the city works on green spaces. And the author did do a very good job in portraying the differences in each little burough. I just thought that there was quite a bit that could’ve been worked on with character develtopment.
I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, I know it’s hard to write a book and I definitely don’t want to discourage anyone from writing. However, I felt like I had to leave a review for this book. There are so many things that didn’t work for me, that I feel like it’s a dis-service not to post an accurate review of this book. It may be a great book for some people, but anyone who goes into it should at least have an idea of what they’re getting themselves into. I think my disappointment is greater because I really was excited and looking forward to this book. I have to give this 2 out of 5 stars. There were alot of opportunities from my perspective.
*This review was first posted on Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2015/04/city-love-by-susane-colasanti.html*
I was excited to read this book, it sounded fun and I had heard good things about Susane Colasanti. I have to admit I was incredibly disappointed. This book was incredibly juvenile and immature. I know it is about 18 year old kids, but it was over the top.
Rosanna, Sadie, and Darcy all fell in insta-love, wanted to do GOOD THINGS. In fact I have never been so annoyed by characters in my life. Rosanna and Darcy were less annoying than Sadie, but only marginally and only because they actually had a few things to be upset about. Sadie was all happiness and rainbows that covered a kind of sad thing? I’m just not sure that what Sadie had to grieve for was really about Sadie.
The problem with the characters were that they were all these wonderfully amazing, nice people. Not one of them has a flaw that’s really a flaw. Sadie was so GOOD. She was so nice, she spent her time decorating little notes for people to make them feel happy. She calls them “warm fuzzies” BARF especially when combined with this:
“My rules about making warm fuzzies are strict. You can’t whip out a raggedy pen, write a note on some old discolored loose-leaf and proclaim that to be a warm fuzzy…Additional bedazzlement involving sequins, stickers or rhinestones is always welcome.”
Yes, because how much time and effort you put into making someone feel better is directly related to the pen, paper, and bedazzlement of the note. It’s like these girls want a gold star because they put time into these things. In my opinion anything heartfelt carries the same “warm fuzzy” as this thing you spent 4 hours on. It doesn’t matter the paper, pen, or design. It’s the thought that counts, not the fact that it’s a gorgeous work of crafty art.
Also the use of “hip” language was ridiculous. The use of “It’s my jam” was so bad by the time it rolled around to #10 (yes, I counted) I was literally 100% over this book. Also “my thing” was way way overused. I’m sure the author thought they were incorporating things that kids do these days but it just felt forced to me. Like these characters were trying to convince me that they were cool and instead came off as if they were annoying. Now I believe that most 18 year olds are probably somewhat annoying, but I never want to feel like the main characters are so annoying that I can’t stand them either.
crowley
I finished it but it was touch and go for awhile. The only reason I finished it was, that I wanted to leave a review and I don’t leave a review for unfinished works.
Let’s just talk about some of the ridiculous quotes in this book. These girls just made me want to hit them in the face with a book.
“But reading over someone’s shoulder? That’s borderline harassment.”
Um WHAT? No, no it’s not. A little rude maybe, but I wouldn’t say harassment.
“Right Around the Corner….. That’s what the sign over my bed says. I hung it there to remind me that my soul mate could be anywhere. We could run into each other when we least expect it… As Brooke would say, I will have the Knowing. I’ve been repeating it every day for two years,”
The Knowing? Is this a bad Nicolas Cage movie? You are looking way to hard for your soul-mate. sweetie. Relax, figure out who you are and the rest will follow. Just chill out. Please.
“My soul mate could walk in that door any second. When he sees me, he’ll know we’re meant to be together. It will be magic, just like in Sleepless in Seattle.”
Again. Sadie. Calm down. Nothing happens like in the movies. When you meet the person you’re meant to be with, you’ll laugh because your life is nothing like the movies. But it will be sweet and amazing and awesome just because it’s who the two of you are.
sheldon-no
I did love the way New York was described, that was one thing that really resonated with me. I liked learning about all of the changes that New York has been through just in the last few decades. I liked hearing about how the city works on green spaces. And the author did do a very good job in portraying the differences in each little burough. I just thought that there was quite a bit that could’ve been worked on with character develtopment.
I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, I know it’s hard to write a book and I definitely don’t want to discourage anyone from writing. However, I felt like I had to leave a review for this book. There are so many things that didn’t work for me, that I feel like it’s a dis-service not to post an accurate review of this book. It may be a great book for some people, but anyone who goes into it should at least have an idea of what they’re getting themselves into. I think my disappointment is greater because I really was excited and looking forward to this book. I have to give this 2 out of 5 stars. There were alot of opportunities from my perspective.
*This review was first posted on Moonlight Gleam Reviews http://moonlightgleam.com/2015/04/city-love-by-susane-colasanti.html*
kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This was super cute and I really loved It! I loved that the characters were college aged and living in NYC!
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
Well, nuts. I raced to read City Love so I could review the sequel via E-Galley, and I failed. The E-Galley EXPIRED. Oh, a book bloggers worst nightmare!
So at first the narration in the novel absolutely drove me crazy. I think it was too accurately reflecting teen girls’ voices. Once I got used to that, it was ok. I got the feeling that City Love was Susane Colasanti’s love letter to New York City. Additionally, the romance was a little too swoony and too easy. Overall, I would describe it as syrupy. While a grown woman (I suppose that’s what I am, even though it doesn’t feel like that) found it unrealistic and annoying, I think teen girls would love it. Honestly, I think it was written more for older teens, judging by the age of the characters and some of the content, but I have a feeling that younger teens would love it more. Basically, there’s a romantic storyline for almost every type of romance in this book. At the end, reality did come crashing down a little bit, but not so much that it would ruin the story for readers.
In general, I liked it well enough, and I’ll probably read the sequel, but teen girls really are the audience for City Love.
So at first the narration in the novel absolutely drove me crazy. I think it was too accurately reflecting teen girls’ voices. Once I got used to that, it was ok. I got the feeling that City Love was Susane Colasanti’s love letter to New York City. Additionally, the romance was a little too swoony and too easy. Overall, I would describe it as syrupy. While a grown woman (I suppose that’s what I am, even though it doesn’t feel like that) found it unrealistic and annoying, I think teen girls would love it. Honestly, I think it was written more for older teens, judging by the age of the characters and some of the content, but I have a feeling that younger teens would love it more. Basically, there’s a romantic storyline for almost every type of romance in this book. At the end, reality did come crashing down a little bit, but not so much that it would ruin the story for readers.
In general, I liked it well enough, and I’ll probably read the sequel, but teen girls really are the audience for City Love.
terrabme's review against another edition
4.0
I picked up this book because of the fact that I love Susane Colasanti. But when I started reading I was slightly disappointed. The writing style wasn't that good. But I did love the fact that the book takes place in New York and how much of it focuses on the city. Also, I will be reading the next book in the trilogy.
aylea's review against another edition
2.0
The summer before their freshman year of college, Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna move together to New York City to experience their first taste of adulthood. Sadie is a native New Yorker looking to find her soul mate just around the corner. She meets a terrific guy named Austin who just might be the soul mate she is looking for, as long as he is the person he is claiming to be. Darcy is from California and wants just another adventure with no serious relationships. Rosanna, from Chicago, wants to reinvent herself, but is finding it hard with limited finances and wondering how she is going to make it in such an expensive city. She meets a guy who can show her the glamorous side of New York if she is able to let them. Together these roommates experience adulthood and love at the start of what they hope will be the best summer of their lives.
As the first book in a trilogy, readers should know that without the other books the ending will be disappointing and confusing. It does not wrap things up into a tidy end, but just stops and waits for the other books to come after it, if the readers are not so disappointed by the lack of a story arc in this one to be able to continue. The books would likely have been better in three separate books to make sure that each had a real conclusion. The girls, however, are dynamic and interesting. The girls are very different, but sometimes it can be tricky to keep track of which girl is telling their story. There is also a lot of “telling” instead of showing and being able to truly feel the character’s emotions as they experience the world of New York for the first time as adults. It also has “instalove” with all three of the main characters are their relationships. Although the book has an interesting concept and fun characters, its shortcomings may make it difficult for many to enjoy the good of what it has to offer.
As the first book in a trilogy, readers should know that without the other books the ending will be disappointing and confusing. It does not wrap things up into a tidy end, but just stops and waits for the other books to come after it, if the readers are not so disappointed by the lack of a story arc in this one to be able to continue. The books would likely have been better in three separate books to make sure that each had a real conclusion. The girls, however, are dynamic and interesting. The girls are very different, but sometimes it can be tricky to keep track of which girl is telling their story. There is also a lot of “telling” instead of showing and being able to truly feel the character’s emotions as they experience the world of New York for the first time as adults. It also has “instalove” with all three of the main characters are their relationships. Although the book has an interesting concept and fun characters, its shortcomings may make it difficult for many to enjoy the good of what it has to offer.
beths0103's review against another edition
I'm sure 14-year-old Beth would have loved this book. 35-year-old Beth, however, had no patience for it.
emilygrafton8's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book! I loved everything about it, from the setting, to the characters, romances, and everything in between. I have a love for New York, so to have a book set in New York, I really loved! The characters were so great as well. They were so different, and I liked seeing how they all reacted or thought of the same things. Sadie was probably my favorite because I think I am very similar to her. We are both kind, and optimistic. I tabbed most of her parts. I liked Darcy and Rosanna too, but Sadie is my favorite. I really liked all the guys too, Austin was my favorite until the end, and I called it too. I said he was perfect, so something I had to be up. I just never predicted that. Jude was just okay for me. I thought he was cute, but that was it. I did like D though, I was at wasn't sure, but I liked him in the end. This book had it all for me and I really enjoyed it! I can't wait for the next one!