I fell in love on page one
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When I decided to read this book I wasn't so sure about it, but I honestly have to say by far it's one of the BEST books I've ever read. And I would definitely recommend it! :)
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I read the entire book in one day, instantly became my favourite book
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I received an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

Every once in a while to a readers delight you open a book, read the Prologue, and know this book is going to affect you in some way. I'm not one to judge a book by the cover, and generally in reviews I don't mention the cover. However, I fell in love with Ravel's cover. It's absolutely beautiful and I could  see so vividly the cover models as the characters. Between the beautiful cover and the Prologue I knew I had found a book that I'd devour.

Daphne first met Trent on summer break from college and they started dating. Daphne's never had a good example of what a relationship looks like because her parents can not stand each other. They fight all the time. Before her senior year of college Trent changes and turns into the most horribly terrifying person. Thus begins years of abuse and threats of death if she leaves him. She's terrified. Who wouldn't be? Daphne loses herself due to this relationship, but still holds out hope for something better.

Kemper is a Marine who shows up one night at the bar Daphne works at. He's so hurt and lost and grieving his best friends death while on a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Daphne makes a toast to his deceased friend Rex and a friendship is born. They bond quickly, are supportive of one another, and instantly attracted to each other. Is Kemper just who Daphne needs in her life to finally see her relationship for what is is? Can Daphne help Kemper to grieve and find peace in this world? Can their love survive with so many odds stacked against them?

I devoured this book. I just could not seem to put it down. When I had to I couldn't stop thinking about the story. The story of Kemper and Daphne is both heartbreaking and beautiful. I loved both these characters with all my heart. They both have had such rough lives yet still somehow they find the beauty in moments. I'll never look at the man in the moon the same way again. I'll forever think of Kemper and Daphne when I do. Their story is one that grabbed my heart and didn't let go. I rooted for them. I cried several times for both of them. I wanted to have a little talk with Trent with a baseball bat. I've never despised a character like I did him. It may sound odd to say a book about an abusive relationship and a lost Marine is beautiful but I promise you it is. Shari J Ryan has done the most amazing job with such a difficult topic. Such a good job in fact you'll swear your there with Kemper and Daphne.

Don't miss this book. Shari J Ryan has you in a place of comfort then BAM rips it right out from under you.
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From page one you are so into it and loving the main character you will not be able to put it down.
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As soon as I started reading I was done for. I was instantly drawn into this book. It was beyond amazing. It completely consumed me and I never wanted to put it down. There isn't a word I can even say that could describe the magnitude of emotions that this book gave me. It was beyond emotional, but also one of the most beautiful books I have ever read.

This book will forever have a place in my heart. By the end of the first chapter in the book my heart was in my throat and I was bawling. I absolutely loved and adored Jack and everything that happened absolutely shattered me.

I instantly loved Ashton. He has one of the biggest hearts and hes caring and compassionate. I mean this with all the honesty in me, his character was beyond memorable. I will always love him and remember this book because of him. I loved how much he instantly loved Anna and wanted to protect her. He was amazing.

Anna was a wonderful character as well. She was such a sweet and strong character. She was also so thoughtful, always putting others first. I felt so bad for everything that she endured. My heart broke all over again whenever Anna would talk about the things that happened to her or had a nightmare about them.

I loved that Ashton made Anna feel safe and whole again. I loved how easily Anna and Ashton feel into sync with one another. Always joking and laughing with one another. It was remarkable. I felt so bad for Anna because of how conflicted she was about her feelings toward Ashton. It was such a crazy ride with the two of them. I just wanted for both of them to tell each other how they felt so they could be happy together.

I adored Ashton's friends. They were all just amazing, especially Nick. I hope that we get to read more about all of the amazing characters in this book.

I was in awe of Ashton and Annas relationship. How much they trusted and needed one another. How it grew to so much love and admiration for one another. It was just beautiful and perfect.

By the end of the book my emotions were on high alert. I was literally bawling my eyes out. It was breaking my heart in two with every page I read. I was again on an emotional rollercoaster just as I had been at the beginning of the book. I don't want to give anything away about the ending except that because this books ending should be experienced and treasured. I absolutely loved reading this book.
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JUST ONE YEAR (JUST ONE DAY 2) by GAYLE FORMAN

Double happiness.

I am happy that Willem and Allyson found each other again. Just One Year is the perfect story about accidents that was meant to happen and of a rekindled love. And thats the thing about Gayle Formans books, you don't seem to be sure if the characters you loved in book 1 will have their HEA in the sequel. At the back of your mind, you know they will but you can never be so sure and the fact that she has this pattern of writing what had happened in the male POV and after reading the book, you are left wanting more. I loved the story. I loved how two people, two strangers found that security and love in one day only to be shattered by life events that lead them to part ways in a not so good way. But, like what I felt after reading Where She Went, I wish there was more. I may sound greedy coz I really want an epilogue. At one point Gayles stories doesnt need an epilogue coz there are no words only emotions that would tell you that the characters you love found their happy ever after but one the other end, I as a kind of reader that wants more assurance wants an epilogue. I know. I should be contented but I am. Its just that

There is no doubt that Gayle Forman is one of the best YA authors out there. She proved that in If I Stay & Where She Went and she did it again in Just One Day & Just One Year. Her writing style is different and unconventional. She doesnt give what her readers wants to read but rather, she gives something more. And the more you read her beautiful and lovely stories, the more you understand that it is her story and she will share it the way she wants it to be shared. At least thats what I think.

Would I recommend her books? HELL YES! So worth of reading and theres no doubt that it will be loved and treasured like any other beautiful stories that was ever written.

** Also posted on my TUMBLR & GR account
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I keep a Moleskin in which I write quotes and passages from books that I find touching.  From The Barrowfields, I have copied pages.  I am thrilled that this is Phillip's first book because I am looking forward to the next.  Absolutely amazing.  I loved the characters and was sorry to say goodbye to them when I finished.  I cannot recommend this book more.
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I fell in love with this book and I fell hard. This book is a wonderful debut novel and I think readers who are looking for a good read, this is the one!
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First off let me say that I haven't read a young adult novel in awhile, I'm more of an adult paranormal romance kinda girl, but I got an email from Amazon about new releases and when I saw the cover for this book I got curious. The cover is beautiful and I'm not ashamed to admit that 9 out of 10 times I only pick up books with nice covers and read the back. I downloaded this on my kindle and finished it in two sittings, not that it's short, but I just could NOT put it down.

I fell in love with Michele from the first couple of pages, she is so down to earth and everything she says or does u believe. I cried on and off through the whole book, I can't believe this is the first book for the author, the words flowed beautifully and I was enchanted from beginning to end.

This is a beautiful book and a must read(even with the $10.99 Kindle price, gosh Amazon). I will b anxiously waiting for the next book to come out next year.
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It's been made clear how I feel about rockstars. I recently learned that I also really enjoy storylines where the characters surf. I'm extremely afraid of anything that involves the ocean. So getting to live it through the books I read is pretty cool.
When Fanny and Ashland first meet each other, I had some giggles. Because that would totally be me, if I ever met a musician I admired and was inspired by. I've not read any of Michelle Mankin's books before now. *HIDES* But I do own the first book in this series, but haven't gotten to it yet. But it's no exception. Because this book was amazing. I'm more likely to fall for the leading man of a band, but Ashland is one hot drummer. He and Fanny get along rather well. He's this sweet, amazing character. Michelle's writing is fantastic. I loved every moment of it. And I read in one sitting! I'm so happy about that. I've been in a bit of a reading funk for weeks. It's finally broken!
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I instantly fell in love with this book and its sequel! You must read!
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I fell in love with this book on the first chapter. It's a I can't put this book down turn pager. Beth is a strong woman and I wish I could be as strong as her. The love story in this will drive you insane wondering what will happen next. Can't wait to read the next book.
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I don't know if I can properly tell you how much I loved Open Road Summer. I read it toward the end of March, and I had been having a really rough time reading. Nothing was holding my interest. Finally I cracked open this beauty, and my goodness, it was worth it. I needed this book to get my head back in the game. Open Road Summer is one of those amazing books that has literally every component necessary to make me fall in love. It's not just that this is a fun contemporary with a great romance. There's humor, there's substance, there's amazing friendships! There are references aplenty to my beloved home state! This book is the perfect storm of all these things plus just really great writing. While at TLA, I had the pleasure of meeting Emery's editor, and I was able to tell her that it's completely obvious that this book is an act of love of everyone who had their hands on it. I'm serious. It's just incredible.

I get a little defensive when I see certain critiques of Open Road Summer and Julie Murphy's Side Effects May Vary, namely that Reagan and Alice are unlikable because they are hot messes. Look. Not every character can have their crap together. I actually love that Open Road Summer is a book about the best friend, not the star. Dee is the perfect girl. I like her, yes, but I don't relate to her that well because she's so level-headed and with it. Reagan, however, has made mistakes and is trying to move past them. Then, she makes more. I love it! Real life is difficult and messy, and Reagan is living proof of that. Personally, I like my main character with flaws. If you don't, then honestly, this book might not be for you. Meanwhile, I'm going to be over here with Reagan, slightly jaded but hopeful and working to move past it.

I think the best aspect of Open Road Summer is hands-down Emery's ability to perfectly capture beautiful relationships, both friendships and romance. I love Reagan and Dee's dynamic. It makes me so sad that some readers don't accept Reagan's messiness because Dee loves her for it, not even in spite of it.  These girls have so much going on individually, and I love how supportive and loyal they are no matter what they have going on. Sometimes, when you're friends for that long, you just instinctively know what your friend needs. Reagan and Dee totally have that. Sure, we also witness a crazy fight, but again, life is not neat. Sometimes you also have to fight for the good things, even if you have to fight the people you love. I also love the friendship between Dee and Matt, who are the contemporary version of Aria and Roar. They are totally 100% platonic, but they understand each other in a way that Reagan will never understand either of them. I love the way Emery showcases their artistic connection. I actually don't want to say too much about Reagan and Matt's romance because I think that's best experienced first-hand. I think the two of them are great together. They heal one another. Both of them are hesitant to open themselves to love, and it's really awesome to watch them attempt to overcome those walls.

So much about this book could have been clich&eacute;d and ridiculous. I love books and I love music, but I normally find songs that were written for books to be cheesy. In this case, I think Emery displayed great talent as a songwriter because Matt and Dee's lyrics are spot on with minimum cheese. As I said earlier, Emery delivered all the things I expect and want/need from a summertime contemporary, but she made everything unique and fresh, even the small-town 4th of July festival. I found this book to be compelling and relatable, and I the only I want is more! I would be completely happy with a book or novella from Dee's persepective because I think there is a little more story to tell. The only thing I left to tell you guys is that this is one of the best books I've read all year, and you really should just go ahead and read it already!
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I adored the first book in this series Ink and Bone, it was captivating. So well written and right up my wheel house. I loved the rich historic feel to it and the steampunk tendencies. It was everything I was looking for and more than I could have imagined, which, is why I jumped right into the sequel without hesitation and with expectations running high.

I can say with absolute honesty that I adored Paper and Fire, maybe even more so than Ink and Bone. I don't even know where to begin with just how much more this book was.

Let's stop and appreciate the cover for a moment, it is gorgeous and I absolutely love it. It is the type of cover that demands attention. The kind that catches your eye and makes you stare at it. And wonderfully, the cover matches what is inside.

We get so much in this story, from the background of the library itself to the people that run it, to Jess, Santi, Wolff, and all the others. There are surprises around every corner, danger constantly in the foreground, and new wonders revealed. We truly just do get so much more. I don't even know where to begin to describe how great this sequel was.

If you are on the fence about it, don't be. It has all the right elements and just the right blend of genres to make anyone want to read it and love it.

*ARC copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
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I chose this rating because it was so good it gripped me from the first page , allowed me to see me instantly,  and was all around very entertaining
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Loved it! I was enchanted on page one .. I will be getting other books from KC Bouma !!
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I have never bothered to write a review before but this book had me from page one I'm looking forward to reading more from ms Harmon