This is one seriously amazing book. Tierce has captured something so raw and ...
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Oh my god--read this book! Right now. Just drop everything and start reading.
This is one seriously amazing book. Tierce has captured something so raw and so essential with her sparse prose, and this novel is truly unique--here is a book that isn't read as much as felt. Absolutely beautiful.
It's gritty and dirty and full of despair, but well worth the read.
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I cannot say enough good things about this book. This book is so beautifully written for any genre, age-group. I don't care that it's characterized as YA, this book can be read by anyone who loves to read excellent prose. The emotions I felt while reading this book were so intense - I found myself crying through most of it.

The characters and scenes are so well-developed that I could picture everything vividly in my mind. The heartbreak of this story had me sobbing for a good hour, but in a good way - because the book was just so amazing.

It's hard to put into words why this book is so good - is it the characters who are so vivid and raw? Is it the age and time? Is it the plot? It's all of that and more.

Do yourself and read this book and immerse yourself in the love of Eleanor & Park and the bittersweet tale of first love.
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This book is intense, intense, intense. I've never read another book like it. Amazing.

Destiny has been holding her family together since her little sister, Cassidy, was born. There's a darkness in her family that no one else can see. No matter how many lights Destiny turns on, the darkness stalks her. The darkness has already claimed her mother, and is now taking control of her little sister, one pulled hair at a time. Her dad can't even help himself, so it falls on Destiny to make everything okay.

This was not a book I could read in one sitting. Ms. Gregerson's writing is so real that I felt Destiny's suffocation and had to take the break that Destiny couldn't. But I cared so much for her, I couldn't leave it alone. Destiny would draw me back, again and again. I ached for her. I wanted to help her and Cassidy. I wanted to shake their father. And part of what made it so intense was that deep inside, I knew it was real. Somewhere, there are real children living in this tilted reality. If they are lucky, they will find Bad Girls Club and they'll understand that they can reach for the light and get help.

The writing is beautiful and poetic. I cannot imagine the amount of research that must have gone into this book for it to be so real. I cannot think of any another book that I've read where in the middle of reading I realize I have to relax and breathe. Breathe. Wow. I wish Ms. Gregerson great success with Bad Girls Club. It was an incredible read that will stay with me for a long time to come.

Cana Rensberger ~ Writer/Teacher
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Wow what a beautifully written, heartbreaking and emotional story this is!!!

Just be aware that this book will suck you in and almost break you by the end of it, but it's such a beautiful sweet pain that the trip and emotional high is so very worth it.

LA Fiore has created a story that is about love, loss and friendship, it touches on some very adverse situations that can and do happen in real life. Her characters are put through so much pain and misery that I was a sobbing mess for a lot of this book but Alexis and Greyson are both such strong and wonderful characters that they can and do survive everything that gets thrown at them.

The writing flowed so well that I just couldn't put this book down, I became enraptured, captivated, I was totally and utterly addicted. I felt every hurt, pain and emotion. This has got to be in my top five ugly cry books ever.

I cannot express how much I loved this book but I also hated it with equal measure. Be sure to read this book with plenty of tissues, chocolate biscuits and lots of cups of hot tea as it will leave you so raw that you will need them to seek comfort in.

One of the best books that I have read so far this year and I highly recommend you put this on your TBR list. It's an amazing read.
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Wow. Static is unlike anything i've read before. It immerses you in the story so deeply  that you sincerely feel everything the main character does. Admittedly, i sometimes had a hard time enjoying myself in this book because of how emotional it made me feel. When i finished reading, i thought back over the book and realized that is what made it so amazing.
Static allowed me to really step into the life of someone who is transgender. The way they feel when someone talks cruelly to them and about them. The desperation they feel to find their true identity and to find someone who will love them as they are (and the elation when they do).
This is truly a remarkable book and well worth the time to read it.
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This book is complex, intense, emotional, heartbreaking... indescribable. I started reading it one night, having just finished 'The Drowning of Arthur Braxton' (another amazing novel by Caroline Smailes), and had to shut off my kindle because I was crying so much I couldn't see to read. Caroline Smailes puts you slam bang into Jude's head. Jude's  words are your words. What Jude feels, you feel. And it's so hideously, horribly tangible - horrific in its weight and banality and revolting realness -  that you can't stop feeling those emotions and seeing those things every waking moment. Superb writing from a truly unique author.
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I have no words to truly describe how amazing this book is. Seriously. Speechless. Beautiful. Painful. Truth. Love. Strength. Courage. This book will be with me forever.
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WOW is an understatement. but that is how I feel right now. This was so raw and real! I felt emotions I didn't even know I was capable of. I want to say so much,  but don't want to give anything away. I went in blind and think you should too. Get it, read it and be blown away.  So different, but an amazingly must read!! WOW!!!
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This book was nothing short of amazing. There was a rawness and a vulnerability that I enjoyed having known Vic for a few years. It was like having a birds eye view into his personality via his life experiences. I was immediately immersed as he went through the stages of his relationship with his mother because it's unlike my own. There is strength and power in his story and I was so happy to have read it.
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I was intrigued to check this book out but then when I picked it up to start reading it, I started having second thoughts. I had my mind made up that I was going to have to tolerate this book as I had committed to reading it. This is one of those books that you can't judge but the book cover or back summary. The reason for this is because I had an amazing good time reading this book. I instantly felt a strong emotional connection with everyone in this book.

Although I will warn you that the reason that this book worked so well is because it was "raw". Filled with drama, sex, religion, family, abuse, and heartache. As the story progresses it does get darker with all of the characters and the experiences they encounter. So if you are looking for a good book to read then you should check this book out.
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Punk 57 was beautifully deep, insanely seductive and emotionally raw. I was addicted just from the first page, and this book was impossible to put down. Between the emotions the characters made me feel, to the story-line that kept begging for me to read one more page, I loved everything about this book. Especially since Ryen and Misha's story is brutally honest and showed the multiple sides of hurting people and even ourselves.

Learning about their past was so adorable. Ryen, a girl, and Misha, a boy, ended up becoming pen-pals in the 5th grade. It all started when their teachers mixed up thinking Ryen was a boy and Misha was a girl. And even after school ended, they continued to write to one another. For the last seven years they created a beautiful friendship with an unbreakable bond through their letters. They poured their hearts out to one another. They told each other their fears, hopes, thoughts and would even argue about everything from pizza to music. But they always had three rules. No phone, no social media and no pictures. And even if they both wanted to break those rules at times, it becomes a moot point. Because some of those rules are about to get thrown out the window.

You see, as far as Ryen knows, Misha has disappeared for the last three months. His letters have stopped, but she hasn't given up hope. She continues to write to her best friend and refuses to walk away from him, even when her sister thinks she's crazy. But the thing is, Misha hasn't disappeared. He's right in front of her. And he hates what he sees.

And this is where Punk 57 was both scorching hot and utterly heartbreaking. Misha is brutal to Ryen. He's hurtful, mean and viscous to her with his words. The scenes and situations between the two of them would leave my mouth open. I couldn't believe how he had just treated her. Oh gosh, it felt as though my heart would burst and I just wanted to crawl into a hole and curl into a little ball. But at the same point, I got why he acted the way he did. And you learn early on, why he is the way he is to her. So it was hard to be upset at him. Especially when their sexual connection constantly exploded and was hard to ignore.

Ryen has this sexuality that is subtle and insanely addicting. He came off not only confident but intoxicating too. Whether it was the looks he would give, or the words he would choose to use, he always left me wanting more. And Ryen couldn't help but be pulled in again and again, no matter how bad Misha hurt her. The scenes between the two of them were beyond sexy, and so, so, so good!

Since we got to be in both Ryen and Misha's head, we got to crawl into every single dirty, forbidden and brutally honest thought in their mind. Nothing is held back, and it's so addicting! So Punk 57 easily went into my favorites list! If you adore hate to love stories that are scorching hot, then you definitely want to discover this book!
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you will love this book so raw and uncut. It sucks you in as soon as you start and it keeps you shocked and in aww I reccomend this to everyone!!
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I won an ARC of this book in a giveaway.

But that by no means changes how absolutely amazing this book is.  I was hooked on the first paragraph. The story is so beautiful. I laughed, I cried, I felt the pain Brian was going through. Having experience with ex cons and my own anxiety struggles, this was so, so we'll written.
If you're looking for a book that you won't be able or want to put down then this is the book for you.  It's perfect in every single way.
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This book truly is one of the most amazing ones I've ever read. I am not going into detail here, as every word would reveal too much. But this book shocked me, surprised me and left me absolutely breathless. It is no love story at all, but it may become if you just give it a chance.
This is the kind of book you need to cope with for some time. I still cannot read a next book just yet, as this book is way too present. If you don''t mind some sort of sexual and emotional abuse, twists and turns and a beautiful story, read it. Really. Do it. Could probably stick with you for a long time.
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Colleen Hoover has done it again. Shes written a book that has changed me in a way that I cant even begin to describe. I went into this book completely blind and was immediately in love with Ryle and Lily. Then as things started to unfold, I thought for sure I knew what was going to happen next, but I should have known better. Colleen rarely takes things in the direction that I am expecting.

This book was leaps and bounds beyond what I was expecting. It was emotional and beautiful and I think that everyone should read it; men, women, people who aren't into romance novels. This book opened my eyes to a different side of the store. It made me think about things in a different way. I will no longer wonder why because I understand things better now.

Warning: I did ugly cry while reading this book. Full on ugly sobs, mascara running down my face. The afterword really got me, but it is something that everyone should read. But this book isn't all about the emotional stuff. There are some great laugh out loud moments in this book and some sexy times as well. This book had everything I want in a book and more.

This is Colleen Hoover at her finest writing about something that is deeply personal to her and something that affects more people than you probably realize. I absolutely loved this book and I cannot recommend it enough. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would.
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What an absolutely incredible book! I haven't read something that grabbed my emotions like this in a very long time. The synopsis does not even begin to delve into the many layers of this story. I don't feel comfortable going into details of the storyline, because it would ruin the book and give too many spoilers. What I can say is that this book is intense and gripping. I could not put it down. I was running theories through my mind during the whole thing only to find out how wrong I was with a twist that will leave you reeling. Portia Moore has an incredible writing style that injects so much life into her characters. I seemed to feel every emotion as if it were happening to me. There were several times I was brought to tears by the turmoil the main character was experiencing. There is so much to this book, I don't even know where to begin. I highly recommend it to about anyone. Men and women alike could love this story. It holds a bit of something for everyone; romance, suspense, mystery, thriller, you name it. I absolutely can't wait to read the next book in the series. And I will always hope for a happily ever after, but not sure how that will work with the twist this book throws at you!
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Eeeeeeep! I can finally talk about this book! Ive been following Jays books for a while now and have been literally chomping at the bit to read this book. From the very first slap across the face we encountered in Built between these two characters, I was all in. And I did indeed love this book. It was raw and intense, honest and riveting, all things I had hoped for these characters. I will say this though the book is better once youve finished it and left in on your book shelf for a day or two. When I finished the book I was left with okay, that was cute, that was good. Nicely executed. But for some reason, I could NOT STOP THINKING ABOUT THE BOOK. I would be trying to study for my midterm and find myself thinking about the scene outside the courthouse where Avett is in tears and Quaid just wants to hold her. I would think about the relationship Avett has with her dad, and the assumptions she makes about her relationship with her mom. It was so weird how that suddenly morphed into me being able to see myself in Avett, too. While reading, I didn't dislike Avett, but I was so convinced she and I were different; I convinced myself that I wouldnt be the type of person Avett is, but holy crap. The longer and longer the book sat inside me, the more and more I realized how beautiful this book is. CHARGED has a way of surreptitiously embedding itself into your soul without you realizing. And you won't realize it till youve finished the book and have set out to go on about your day. Its a story that will cause a storm inside you and leave you wrecked, but a little bit better once youve finished it, too.