Best story of the year in my opinion!
926576
I read a lot and this is truly one of the best stories I have ever read.  It gives the word 'survival' a whole new meaning.  It is a story of hope and the will of a human being to survive against all odds.  I would highly recommend it.  I also understand that there is a possibility of it becoming a movie, I will definitely watch it!
3948252
I'm in awe over the concept behind this story. Incredibly creative and the best romance story I've read in ages. Medusa deserved this side of the story! This will forever be an all time favorite book for me.
2076402
One of the best of the year, hands down. McEwan has such a mastery of words: lyrical, evocative, beautiful. Each sentence is the craft of a master. He is able to evoke rich characters and to convey the nuances of unspoken feelings.
The story and structure raise the questions that for my money, make reading worthwhile: what is an author? what is fiction? how does an author deal with the immense pressure of having total control...of being "god"?
reviewers caution: This is not an "easy read". It challenges the reader and demands that the reader has an appreciation of language and the role of fiction. If you are that reader, this is your book. You won't be disappointed.
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I simply loved everything about this story! It made me laugh out loud frequently, it tore my heart to pieces, and then it put it back together with such gentleness and sincerity that I knew I had to read more about these amazing characters! There isn't much that this story doesnt have, and that made me love it even more. I confess that I have arrived late for the fun, but thankfully, I didn't miss it entirely. I promise you that this is one story that you will not be able to forget no matter how hard you try.
Alice has tried unsuccessfully to bury a huge secret, but since her best friend knows about it, there is no such thing as hiding. Liv is affected by this secret, so she cant just stand around and take one for the team even if it her best friend Alice. She cant help but find a way to unravel this mess and bring some happiness into Alices life. Being roommates only helps to solidify her plans for intruding and conquering, so in the end Alice gives in and goes along with all of the crazy ideas that Liv comes up with. Alice and Liv have no idea what they are walking into, and they won't even see it coming. When you mix outlandish behavior, a broken heart, and the biggest surprise of your life, your life will never be the same again.
To say that I enjoyed and fell in love with Liv, Alice, Xander, and Aiden would be a very huge understatement. These characters were simply wonderful and completely unforgettable. Watching them interact and simply be with each other is both utterly heartwarming and stunningly cringe-worthy. The best part is that they figure out who they are and want they want despite all of their mistakes and doubts. No matter what they stand by each other and chose to give the best of themselves even in the worst of situations. What an incredible friendship that was shared by these extraordinary characters! I truly hope that this will not be their last story.
J. S. Cooper has completely blown me away with this outstanding story of the strength and resilience of friendship and love. Nothing is more precious or breathtaking then to watch a beautiful friendship blossom into an utterly magnificent love that was always meant to be! I can never get enough of that, and I hope I never do. This is a story is by far worth more than all of the magical and powerful words in our human vocabulary. It is worthy of our admiration and our heart.
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One of the best best books Ive read this year. Dwayne Alexander Smith is a great storyteller and has a way with words. There were many times that I felt I was in the story. Amazing! Highly recommend this book.
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I would say this is the best story I have read in years. So well written and so full of life , love, and laughter along with the brutality of war. I could not put it down.
2972136
A rare treasure of story telling. Such a great story and a true dessert for the eyes! The filming is awesome and the story will keep you hypnotized to the screen as you listen hoping for the best and watching for the next beautiful picture! The ending will absolutely astound you with confusion and  cause you to ponder the truth. One of the best films of the year!
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Best read of the year for me.  Liked it so much, I ordered 15 copies to give to friends for the holidays!
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Unhooked feels like the little story that could.  I had absolutely no expectations going into this story, especially with a synopsis so vaguely perfect.  I almost hate to admit this but I was just about to put this book aside for another book but fellow blogger Nick quickly steered me away from that course.  Phew!  Turns out, this story completely captivated me once I got into it.

We meet Gwendolyn (Gwen) and her mom as they move, yet again, to a new city and new home.  This time Gwen has her best friend, Olivia, with her to help Gwen settle into her new home for the first two weeks.  But moving isn't something new for Gwen.  Shes had to do this her entire life, moving every few years whenever her eccentric and paranoid mother got a new job painting for a new sponsor.  Gwen is getting older and is pretty much over all the moving.  But she also doesnt want to abandon her mother, who is always talking about monsters lurking in the dark and other nonsense.

Its not too far in to the book that the story takes a wicked turn and everything changes.  It was at that point in the story that you could not separate me from my Kindle.  I had to read, read, and read some more to get quickly to the end.  I was just so interested!  The story is an intricately woven study of good versus evil.  Its looking into your gut and knowing when to trust your instincts or to believe the outward appearance of the actions of others.

Yeah, its a pretty badass tale.

Even more badass is the character of The Captain.  Hes dark, furious, and oh so mysterious.  He is easily my favorite character of the story.  I will not spoil anything by explaining further why.

And thats the thing,  I cant go into too many details about the characters because if I do, itll ruin the story, sorry!  Just take my word that they are all developed and utilized beautifully in the story.

Im kind of bummed this is a stand alone for only one reason and that is because of the imaginative and wonderful visual imagery that Ms. Maxwell wrote into her world building.  When she wrote about the faceless dark creatures, I could easily picture them as I read.  I thought the prose that she began each chapter with complimented the story and it put the final star on my five star review.

This was just one of those stories that went everywhere and then at the end came all together perfectly.

Damn, that final reveal

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Quite possibly the best book I've read all year. There was never a dull moment. Every word mattered. Every. Single. Word. K.M. Weiland is a master storyteller, and I was hooked throughout the entire tale. Now I need to read the rest of her books. Immediately. And you need to read Storming. Why are you still reading this review? Go buy it!!! :)
1390148
Great story, and it's true!!  Great writing.  Best book I've read this year.
4262429
This is such a beautifully written story, I cried and laughed, I was angry and in love, I felt like I was experiencing it all, right along with these incredible women! This is one of my favorite books of the year, if not of all time!
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This is my first time reading a book from this author and all I can say is that I am hooked. I started this book and couldn't put it down until I finished it at 1am. This has to be the best book I read this year.
I was drawn to it by just reading the description. I yelled at some of the characters, cried sooooo much, and smiled alot through the book.
This is a must read. I had to have the book two ways, by ebook and paperback!
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Just finished it and holy cow!!! The ending almost had tears in my eyes! Such great storytelling! What a ride! I really really enjoyed this gripping story and will recommend it to all my friends. I couldn't believe how they'd ever overcome some of the problems he faced! This is guaranteed to stretch your imagination! I just loved it! Thank you so much for writing something people can really sink their teeth into!
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This story has been a fantastic experience. I have read every book written by Vi Keeland, and this is now my favorite. Hunter and Natalia are both strong, beautiful and complex characters. The chemistry is immediate from their first meeting. Hunter with his dirty mouth and persistent pursuing of Natalia. Natalia tries to make Hunter think shes not interested in what hes offering. Their journey is filled with comedic events, sexy times, heartwarming moments and heartache. I laughed, I swooned, and I cried. I will recommend this to all my friends. Id like to listen to this on audible. Best of 2018!
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To be perfectly honest, I would give this story 10 stars if I could.  First of all, it's not just a love story, it's also a self discovery story.  Both Minka and Jason discovered things about themselves that opened them up to new revelations about how to live a better life.

Mika Jolie pens a beautiful story that frames just what love can bring to one's life.  It is soft and enchanting, yet gritty and revealing.  And, it's a story about two people that can be any two people any where in the world.  In the end, I felt like Minka and Jason were friends of mine!

I did not want the story to end so I kept forcing myself to shut down my reader just so it would last longer.....2 days and 1 hour was as long as I could stretch it and now I'm missing them already.  Read to your own delight or pass at your own loss!
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This is the best book (except for mine) that I have read in 2016. Amazing story by an amazing writer.