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michalice's review
4.0
I read the first book in this series last week, and loved it. So I HAD to purchased book two and three, and found time to squeeze Subject to Change into my reading schedule.....early hours in the morning.....and finishing it at 4.30am. Having read Picture Perfect I already knew who Joey was, so I was looking forward to getting to know her a bit better.
When Joey is paired up with Hawk for a project you just knew the sparks were going to fly. Hawk is you typical bad boy, but he also has a lot on his plate to deal with. After the 'sleep over' I did want to slap his face a few times....then maybe some more for good measure. But once his story was explained and all the issues are out in the open I actually gained some respect for him.
Joey is just as I remember her. We get to see some of her spark in the previous book, but in Subject to Change we get a better in-depth look at her, and while she may look like she is OK on the outside, school is getting to her, and her shadowing of a doctor is not what she expected, leaving doubts in Her mind about it. She is stubborn to a fault, and has some very solid reasons for being so stubborn about her education, I admire her for sticking to her morals, but the last change she makes was one that took a lot of guts, and for that alone I had a lot of admiration for her.
Subject to Change was just as good as Picture Perfect, and if you need any proof I started reading this in the early hours, and stayed up till 4.30am to finish it, and I had no regrets about the late night at all...except maybe the lack of caffeine intake. Subject to Change kept me questioning what Hawk was really doing with Joey, wondering what was going on with this duo, and also if Joey would ever finally find her place in school. Just when I thought everything was figured out something was thrown into the mix and blew my ideas apart, and even up to the last chapters I was still wondering what was going to happen.
Alessandra has once again dragged me (willingly) into the world she has created, and while I didn't love Joey as much as Cat, I thoroughly enjoyed Subject to Change. I also really liked how we got to catch up with Cat and Nate occasionally and see how they are both doing. After finishing Subject to Change I wish I was still of work for another weeks holiday, so that I could stay up late reading the next book, but having to go into work with possibly 2 hours sleep isn't really the best idea. I need it to be the weekend now.
When Joey is paired up with Hawk for a project you just knew the sparks were going to fly. Hawk is you typical bad boy, but he also has a lot on his plate to deal with. After the 'sleep over' I did want to slap his face a few times....then maybe some more for good measure. But once his story was explained and all the issues are out in the open I actually gained some respect for him.
Joey is just as I remember her. We get to see some of her spark in the previous book, but in Subject to Change we get a better in-depth look at her, and while she may look like she is OK on the outside, school is getting to her, and her shadowing of a doctor is not what she expected, leaving doubts in Her mind about it. She is stubborn to a fault, and has some very solid reasons for being so stubborn about her education, I admire her for sticking to her morals, but the last change she makes was one that took a lot of guts, and for that alone I had a lot of admiration for her.
Subject to Change was just as good as Picture Perfect, and if you need any proof I started reading this in the early hours, and stayed up till 4.30am to finish it, and I had no regrets about the late night at all...except maybe the lack of caffeine intake. Subject to Change kept me questioning what Hawk was really doing with Joey, wondering what was going on with this duo, and also if Joey would ever finally find her place in school. Just when I thought everything was figured out something was thrown into the mix and blew my ideas apart, and even up to the last chapters I was still wondering what was going to happen.
Alessandra has once again dragged me (willingly) into the world she has created, and while I didn't love Joey as much as Cat, I thoroughly enjoyed Subject to Change. I also really liked how we got to catch up with Cat and Nate occasionally and see how they are both doing. After finishing Subject to Change I wish I was still of work for another weeks holiday, so that I could stay up late reading the next book, but having to go into work with possibly 2 hours sleep isn't really the best idea. I need it to be the weekend now.
kyleechris's review
4.0
Alessandra's debut novel Picture Perfect is by far one of my all time favorite NA romance novels. It was so different and I was invested in that story from the second I picked it up. So you can understand why I'd be dying to get my hands on Subject to Change. StC felt different from PP and I liked that, I feel like Joey's insecurities and problems were on a different side of the scale than Cat's were in PP, just as serious, but different. Joey is trying to become a doctor and she's drowning in her school work, barely getting by. I think Alessandra created a character a lot of girls can relate to, just like she did with her first book. Everyone has the pressures of doing what your family expects of you and the fears of somehow screwing it up and letting them down. From the moment I started reading about Joey I knew that I just really wanted her to be happy and do what she needed, not what was expected of her. How do you change your major though when it's something that your Dad, who has passed away, wanted for you? I can't say I'd have the courage to do that, imagining myself in that position is really depressing and impossible. That's a lot of pressure and guilt. But is Joey really willing to give up her own happiness just to do what she thinks her Dad wanted?
Hawk and Joey's relationship was confusing. It was a roller coaster ride. One minute the sexual tension is so high I could literally cut it with a butter knife and then the next minute they aren't interested and Joey's hates him because he's an infuriating dick face. At least an infuriating dick face that was swoon worthy. Joey has always done what's expected of her and played that perfect good girl role while Hawk has tattoos and works in a bar to get himself through college. He's almost always late and appears to not care about his life. Although Joey didn't want to admit it at first she was very judgmental towards Hawk and didn't really agree with all his choices but he was more than what met the eye. He didn't really judge her at first but she assumed from the beginning he was some dead beat guy. This infuriated me. How could she? Honestly. I know it's hard not to judge people sometimes but I always try to remind myself that you don't know what's going on in someone else's life so what right do you have. Thankfully Hawk called her out on this BS and when she finally actually gave him a chance and got to know him, she realized what a great guy he was and that he just had a complicated life. I knew though that the other shoe was going to drop at some point because it always does. The 'shoe' was no surprise to me, only because I over think things and saw what happened coming the instant she tried to fix the situation the first time. She obviously didn't and I was so irritated with her but at the same time I think it was best that they got all of it out on the table and sort of started over.
Overall this book was really enjoyable, it didn't capture me as much as Picture Perfect did, but it captured me either way. I'm looking forward to reading anything that Alessandra writes because she just has a way of capturing your attention and making you stay up until wee hours of the morning finishing a book.
Hawk and Joey's relationship was confusing. It was a roller coaster ride. One minute the sexual tension is so high I could literally cut it with a butter knife and then the next minute they aren't interested and Joey's hates him because he's an infuriating dick face. At least an infuriating dick face that was swoon worthy. Joey has always done what's expected of her and played that perfect good girl role while Hawk has tattoos and works in a bar to get himself through college. He's almost always late and appears to not care about his life. Although Joey didn't want to admit it at first she was very judgmental towards Hawk and didn't really agree with all his choices but he was more than what met the eye. He didn't really judge her at first but she assumed from the beginning he was some dead beat guy. This infuriated me. How could she? Honestly. I know it's hard not to judge people sometimes but I always try to remind myself that you don't know what's going on in someone else's life so what right do you have. Thankfully Hawk called her out on this BS and when she finally actually gave him a chance and got to know him, she realized what a great guy he was and that he just had a complicated life. I knew though that the other shoe was going to drop at some point because it always does. The 'shoe' was no surprise to me, only because I over think things and saw what happened coming the instant she tried to fix the situation the first time. She obviously didn't and I was so irritated with her but at the same time I think it was best that they got all of it out on the table and sort of started over.
Overall this book was really enjoyable, it didn't capture me as much as Picture Perfect did, but it captured me either way. I'm looking forward to reading anything that Alessandra writes because she just has a way of capturing your attention and making you stay up until wee hours of the morning finishing a book.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
I figured I was getting in over my head with this book when, on the first page, I can to this sentence:
Trouble doesn't even begin to describe what Josephine Daly is. A college junior, study pre-med, she's drowning in science classes and trying her very best to keep her head above water. She has virtually no social life, with the exception of talking to the girls at her sorority or those that happen to be at the library while she's studying. It's not until a very disruptive William "Hawk" Hawkins enters her life that Joey realizes that all decisions are subject to change and it's ok to take a different course than the one that was designated for you.
This book made me sad because Joey was forced down a career path that had been guilted on her. College is hard enough without having to have the added pressure of being the next Dr. Daly, in a long line of Dr, Daly's. Sure, Joey had said that was what she wanted to do when she was ten, but her family never gave her the option of saying "I changed my mind" when she turned eighteen. Instead, she was killing herself doing something in the memory of her dead father because that was what was expected of her. On a certain level, I could understand why Joey never said anything or maybe why her mother pushed her to do it, but in the end I would have hoped her mother would have realized what was going on, despite what Joey said, and forced her to be honest. The only person who really makes Joey take a good hard look at what she's doing is Hawk.
Hawk had his own set of issues, a struggling bar and an out-of-control sister, but he was trying. He didn't expect anything from the uptight girl who sat next to him in his business class, but Joey got under his skin. Beneath all his gruffness was a guy who had a hard time with his emotions and understanding love doesn't always have to hurt. He may have taken a few things out on Joey and hurt her feelings, but he always found a way to get back with her because she filled an empty place in his life.
This was a story full of angst and a tiny bit of new adult drama, but one that I couldn't put down. I loved the journey Joey took to discover exactly what she wanted to do with her and life and how what seemed impossible with Hawk came together in the end. Definitely one to read.
At what pH could histidine best be precipitated and filtered from a solution of amino acids?
I said to myself, this girl must be going to school to be a doctor and if she's as confused by the question as I am, she's in trouble.
Trouble doesn't even begin to describe what Josephine Daly is. A college junior, study pre-med, she's drowning in science classes and trying her very best to keep her head above water. She has virtually no social life, with the exception of talking to the girls at her sorority or those that happen to be at the library while she's studying. It's not until a very disruptive William "Hawk" Hawkins enters her life that Joey realizes that all decisions are subject to change and it's ok to take a different course than the one that was designated for you.
This book made me sad because Joey was forced down a career path that had been guilted on her. College is hard enough without having to have the added pressure of being the next Dr. Daly, in a long line of Dr, Daly's. Sure, Joey had said that was what she wanted to do when she was ten, but her family never gave her the option of saying "I changed my mind" when she turned eighteen. Instead, she was killing herself doing something in the memory of her dead father because that was what was expected of her. On a certain level, I could understand why Joey never said anything or maybe why her mother pushed her to do it, but in the end I would have hoped her mother would have realized what was going on, despite what Joey said, and forced her to be honest. The only person who really makes Joey take a good hard look at what she's doing is Hawk.
Hawk had his own set of issues, a struggling bar and an out-of-control sister, but he was trying. He didn't expect anything from the uptight girl who sat next to him in his business class, but Joey got under his skin. Beneath all his gruffness was a guy who had a hard time with his emotions and understanding love doesn't always have to hurt. He may have taken a few things out on Joey and hurt her feelings, but he always found a way to get back with her because she filled an empty place in his life.
This was a story full of angst and a tiny bit of new adult drama, but one that I couldn't put down. I loved the journey Joey took to discover exactly what she wanted to do with her and life and how what seemed impossible with Hawk came together in the end. Definitely one to read.
mayris88's review
5.0
Holy shit! I can't express how much I loved this book, it was perfect, every single thing.
Hawk (sight) he's sooooo hot and sweet and just amazing, even when he was being an ass! I loved Joey since the first book and I loved her even more now.
I love everything that is written by Alessandra Thomas, she can make me feel extremely happy one moment and miserable the next one, but I love every part of her books.
Hawk (sight) he's sooooo hot and sweet and just amazing, even when he was being an ass! I loved Joey since the first book and I loved her even more now.
I love everything that is written by Alessandra Thomas, she can make me feel extremely happy one moment and miserable the next one, but I love every part of her books.
melodicfate's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.*
After reading Picture Perfect and meeting, as well as liking Joey in it, I couldn't wait to read this novel. It seemed like a good story about self-discovery, and not judging people by their first impression. I'm happy to say that I definitely got that, and much more.
Joey was a really good character to read about. Her struggle with her major was so sad to watch, because it was obvious that she didn't love it. However, I could also see why she kept working at it. I thought that it showed a very loyal and stubborn side to her character, and as much as I found it frustrating at times, I also found it quite endearing. I loved watching her change over the course of the novel into someone who made decisions for what she wanted out of life for herself, and not according to what someone else wanted for her.
I really liked Hawk, as well. He was so much more than he first appeared. He seemed like a student who didn't care about his classes or future, when really, he was so much more than that. He had a wonderful backstory, and I definitely liked him for going after what he wanted. He was very loyal to his family, but he was also someone who felt that he needed to be in control of everything. Therefore, he and Joey helped each other in many ways, since Joey taught him that he didn't need to control everything around him, and he taught her to do what she wanted, instead of what other people told her she should do.
The side characters in this book were great. I loved seeing Cat and Nate again. I think Cat was shown in such a wonderful light in this novel, and you really got to see how great of a friend she was to Joey. There were other side characters in the novel that I liked as well, but to say too much about them would be a spoiler. Although, I didn't much like the doctor that Joey shadowed.
The plot of the story was refreshing from all the other New Adult novels out there. Yes, there was the romance between Joey and Hawk, which I liked. More important to me were the themes of self-discovery. I've never read a book where the heroine is dissatisfied with her major, and I loved it. It was so good to read about that, since it happens all the time in college. Plus, I liked how Joey grew into a person that she wanted to be, instead of being someone who she thought she had to be.
Overall, I think this was a good sequel to Picture Perfect. Whereas that story dealt with loving yourself, this one had to do with finding yourself. I think that both of these things are really great to read about, especially in the New Adult category. I definitely appreciate Alessandra Thomas for writing such real, relatable books. If you liked the previous book in the series, I definitely recommend you check out this one.
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.*
After reading Picture Perfect and meeting, as well as liking Joey in it, I couldn't wait to read this novel. It seemed like a good story about self-discovery, and not judging people by their first impression. I'm happy to say that I definitely got that, and much more.
Joey was a really good character to read about. Her struggle with her major was so sad to watch, because it was obvious that she didn't love it. However, I could also see why she kept working at it. I thought that it showed a very loyal and stubborn side to her character, and as much as I found it frustrating at times, I also found it quite endearing. I loved watching her change over the course of the novel into someone who made decisions for what she wanted out of life for herself, and not according to what someone else wanted for her.
I really liked Hawk, as well. He was so much more than he first appeared. He seemed like a student who didn't care about his classes or future, when really, he was so much more than that. He had a wonderful backstory, and I definitely liked him for going after what he wanted. He was very loyal to his family, but he was also someone who felt that he needed to be in control of everything. Therefore, he and Joey helped each other in many ways, since Joey taught him that he didn't need to control everything around him, and he taught her to do what she wanted, instead of what other people told her she should do.
The side characters in this book were great. I loved seeing Cat and Nate again. I think Cat was shown in such a wonderful light in this novel, and you really got to see how great of a friend she was to Joey. There were other side characters in the novel that I liked as well, but to say too much about them would be a spoiler. Although, I didn't much like the doctor that Joey shadowed.
The plot of the story was refreshing from all the other New Adult novels out there. Yes, there was the romance between Joey and Hawk, which I liked. More important to me were the themes of self-discovery. I've never read a book where the heroine is dissatisfied with her major, and I loved it. It was so good to read about that, since it happens all the time in college. Plus, I liked how Joey grew into a person that she wanted to be, instead of being someone who she thought she had to be.
Overall, I think this was a good sequel to Picture Perfect. Whereas that story dealt with loving yourself, this one had to do with finding yourself. I think that both of these things are really great to read about, especially in the New Adult category. I definitely appreciate Alessandra Thomas for writing such real, relatable books. If you liked the previous book in the series, I definitely recommend you check out this one.
missriki's review
5.0
I was an instant fan of Alessandra Thomas' writing after reading her debut novel Picture Perfect, but after reading her latest work, Subject to Change, I am a fan for life. In this wonderful story we meet Joey, a college student hell-bent on surviving pre-med in order to fulfill a promise to her father who passed away from cancer. She is struggling and in desperate need of a change in direction when she lands the absolutely hunky Hawk as a partner in a general business class. Sparks fly and the story takes off from there.
Joey is a wonderfully developed character with dreams and aspirations that any woman can relate to. She's highly likable and I cheered for her throughout this book. As for Hawk- Oh. My. Goodness. Hot, hot, hot. Every girl loves a bad boy and this dark, handsome, tattooed, motorcycle-riding heartthrob is to die for. It's impossible not to fall for him, even when the drama starts.
What I loved most about this book is that not only is it a kick-ass love story with some very wonderfully steamy scenes, but it's a beautiful story about doing what's true in a girl's heart. Watching Joey's transformation from uptight pre-med student to a woman who is confident and believes in herself has in itself reminded me that we have to do what's right for us, no matter who we might think it disappoints.
I loved this book and cannot wait to share it!
Joey is a wonderfully developed character with dreams and aspirations that any woman can relate to. She's highly likable and I cheered for her throughout this book. As for Hawk- Oh. My. Goodness. Hot, hot, hot. Every girl loves a bad boy and this dark, handsome, tattooed, motorcycle-riding heartthrob is to die for. It's impossible not to fall for him, even when the drama starts.
What I loved most about this book is that not only is it a kick-ass love story with some very wonderfully steamy scenes, but it's a beautiful story about doing what's true in a girl's heart. Watching Joey's transformation from uptight pre-med student to a woman who is confident and believes in herself has in itself reminded me that we have to do what's right for us, no matter who we might think it disappoints.
I loved this book and cannot wait to share it!
apacheco1993's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review
Alessandra Thomas has done it again! I became a huge fan of hers after reading Picture Perfect.She has the amazing ability of making every character she writes relatable.
Joey has known that she would become an oncology doctor just like her dad since she was a little girl. With the promise to her dad hanging over her head, she finds herself struggling with her science classes. So to salvage her GPA she takes an intro to business class,which is where she meets Hawk and dislikes him instantly (she's also attracted to him, but she'll never admit to that).
Hawk *sigh* he's always late, rides a motorbike, has ice blue eyes and has tattoos that are not for show and have great meaning to him. His voice makes Joey shiver, her heart skips a beat, and she becomes a stuttering mess around him. But there's more to Hawk that meets the eye and my heart broke for everything he's had to deal with him in his life.
I was surprised on how much I was able to relate to Joey. This book, Joey's actions and decisions, made me realize that I need to pursue the career that I want and not go with what everyone expects I should do with my life.
The banter between Hawk and Joey had me chuckling at times and I loved that we were able to see Cat and Nate in this book.
This book is a companion to Picture Perfect, but I recommend you read it before Subject to Change. I hope you all love it as much as I did!
sabbygee's review
3.0
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This was a surprise. I was ready to be swept away by the romance but I ended up liking it for something out of the ordinary for most New Adult Contemporary Romance books. Before I get to that, let's dig into the part that I didn't exactly like about the book: The romance.
Is it crazy that I wasn't entirely sold on Joey and Hawk's relationship? Here's how it went down: Joey meets Hawk in class, she immediately hates his guts, they get paired up for a project (of course), she continues to hate him -but wait!- he's not such a bad guy after all, they hook up, all hell breaks loose, they kiss and make up, and they live happily ever after. It was formulaic but don't get me wrong, I have a soft spot for love stories like that! And I liked Joey and Hawk as individuals. However I just didn't get that magic in Subject to Change. The build up was a bit forced, their relationship wasn't so convincing and the resolution felt rushed. To me the romance was raw and needed much development. The sex was steamy, I'll give it that, but I think it overshadowed everything else that was supposed to make readers see what exactly makes their feelings for each other real. If I don't get anything more than the physical attraction between the characters then there's no way for me to understand their relationship. The resolution, as well as the happily ever after, was nice albeit rushed. I think if I had gotten more from their relationship, I would've appreciated the HEA more.
But this is the part that I did like: their college life. Joey's having so much trouble coping with her pre-med major because she really wasn't into it. She's so bent on making it work because she promised her dad before he died. So she's caught between pursuing what she wanted but dealing with the guilt or finishing what she started because of a promise. I really liked reading about Joey's struggles in her academic life and how she finally came to a life-altering decision. There was so much emotion and insight that I was reminded of my own struggles. This aspect of the book hit home for me. For three years I was stuck in a major I thought my parents wanted for me so I tried my hardest because I didn't want to disappoint them by changing majors. Long story short I made the change, I'm happy now and my parents are still as supportive. Not only was Joey relatable, her story is something I rarely see in most books under the same genre. Even Hawk has his own dilemma to deal with. He's a working student, struggling to get a degree while keeping his business afloat. It was all stressful and chaotic but it's the reality that people face growing up. They were actually college students who had grown up problems to deal with. College wasn't superficial in this book; Joey and Hawk were very much immersed in it. It was refreshing and I love it.
I liked Subject to Change as a whole. I enjoyed everything else about the book except the romance but hey, you might find it more to your liking.
(eARC provided by author. This review is based solely on my opinion.)
This was a surprise. I was ready to be swept away by the romance but I ended up liking it for something out of the ordinary for most New Adult Contemporary Romance books. Before I get to that, let's dig into the part that I didn't exactly like about the book: The romance.
Is it crazy that I wasn't entirely sold on Joey and Hawk's relationship? Here's how it went down: Joey meets Hawk in class, she immediately hates his guts, they get paired up for a project (of course), she continues to hate him -but wait!- he's not such a bad guy after all, they hook up, all hell breaks loose, they kiss and make up, and they live happily ever after. It was formulaic but don't get me wrong, I have a soft spot for love stories like that! And I liked Joey and Hawk as individuals. However I just didn't get that magic in Subject to Change. The build up was a bit forced, their relationship wasn't so convincing and the resolution felt rushed. To me the romance was raw and needed much development. The sex was steamy, I'll give it that, but I think it overshadowed everything else that was supposed to make readers see what exactly makes their feelings for each other real. If I don't get anything more than the physical attraction between the characters then there's no way for me to understand their relationship. The resolution, as well as the happily ever after, was nice albeit rushed. I think if I had gotten more from their relationship, I would've appreciated the HEA more.
But this is the part that I did like: their college life. Joey's having so much trouble coping with her pre-med major because she really wasn't into it. She's so bent on making it work because she promised her dad before he died. So she's caught between pursuing what she wanted but dealing with the guilt or finishing what she started because of a promise. I really liked reading about Joey's struggles in her academic life and how she finally came to a life-altering decision. There was so much emotion and insight that I was reminded of my own struggles. This aspect of the book hit home for me. For three years I was stuck in a major I thought my parents wanted for me so I tried my hardest because I didn't want to disappoint them by changing majors. Long story short I made the change, I'm happy now and my parents are still as supportive. Not only was Joey relatable, her story is something I rarely see in most books under the same genre. Even Hawk has his own dilemma to deal with. He's a working student, struggling to get a degree while keeping his business afloat. It was all stressful and chaotic but it's the reality that people face growing up. They were actually college students who had grown up problems to deal with. College wasn't superficial in this book; Joey and Hawk were very much immersed in it. It was refreshing and I love it.
I liked Subject to Change as a whole. I enjoyed everything else about the book except the romance but hey, you might find it more to your liking.
(eARC provided by author. This review is based solely on my opinion.)
miztrebor's review
4.0
*This is an ARC review
I first met Joey’s character in Alessandra Thomas’ debut, Picture Perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed that book, and getting the chance to read another book relating to those characters…well, I just had to read it. While Subject to Change is in the Picturing Perfect series, as is Picture Perfect, I liked that readers don’t necessarily have to read book one before reading this one. Though, I do suggest reading both just because they were great.
In Subject to Change we get to see another side of Joey and see what she’s going through in college and life. She’s a determined pre-med student striving to fulfill a promise made to her deceased father. I respected this goal because while struggling through her workload and lack of understanding of some course work, she selflessly pushed on for her father. This is one of the driving forces in her character.
Like all great romances, in walks a guy to stir things up. I liked Hawk’s character as well. He was a great catalyst to Joey really finding herself. While is a bit of an asshole, he seemed to have enough good reasons for his attitude. It somehow worked for me.
While I enjoyed the story overall, I liked the characters, the plot, we get a little view of the city again (I liked that about Picture Perfect), I feel that a few spots were lacking and changed some of the feel of the story. I could have used a little more focus on Joey doing rounds, or a few more details into the project that Joey and Hawk were working on for class, though I do understand why it was a little vague to a point. I think aspects like this could have strengthened a few elements in the plot, as well as the decisions characters made.
I can’t leave the review off on a (very slight) negative note, can I? No, I won’t. It was a great book either way. Alessandra has made her way into my favorite author’s list through her second success (in my eyes at least). I’m looking forward to reading many more books from her, for as long as she keeps writing them.
I first met Joey’s character in Alessandra Thomas’ debut, Picture Perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed that book, and getting the chance to read another book relating to those characters…well, I just had to read it. While Subject to Change is in the Picturing Perfect series, as is Picture Perfect, I liked that readers don’t necessarily have to read book one before reading this one. Though, I do suggest reading both just because they were great.
In Subject to Change we get to see another side of Joey and see what she’s going through in college and life. She’s a determined pre-med student striving to fulfill a promise made to her deceased father. I respected this goal because while struggling through her workload and lack of understanding of some course work, she selflessly pushed on for her father. This is one of the driving forces in her character.
Like all great romances, in walks a guy to stir things up. I liked Hawk’s character as well. He was a great catalyst to Joey really finding herself. While is a bit of an asshole, he seemed to have enough good reasons for his attitude. It somehow worked for me.
While I enjoyed the story overall, I liked the characters, the plot, we get a little view of the city again (I liked that about Picture Perfect), I feel that a few spots were lacking and changed some of the feel of the story. I could have used a little more focus on Joey doing rounds, or a few more details into the project that Joey and Hawk were working on for class, though I do understand why it was a little vague to a point. I think aspects like this could have strengthened a few elements in the plot, as well as the decisions characters made.
I can’t leave the review off on a (very slight) negative note, can I? No, I won’t. It was a great book either way. Alessandra has made her way into my favorite author’s list through her second success (in my eyes at least). I’m looking forward to reading many more books from her, for as long as she keeps writing them.
dailyjulianne's review
5.0
I can't even, guys. SO excited to do my full review because this is what I've been wanting New Adult to be.
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