I did not think I would enjoy this book as much as I did because it ...
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I did not think I would enjoy this book as much as I did because it is for new adults and I am older.  But I loved it and cannot wait to read the next installment
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I didn't think I would like this series, but have been pleasantly surprised.
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Thanks to one-click this book was an accidental purchase. Not a book I would have chosen but since I purchased it thought I would give it a go.
I am so glad I did. An amazing book I couldn't put down. I really enjoyed reading a book from this perspective and thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the characters. Some twists along the way to keep it interesting but not confusing. So pleased I read and would highly recommend
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I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did but I actually laughed out loud a few times.  The inner dialogue was hilarious.  Don't let the title dissuade you, it's better than it sounds and a fun read!
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I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did.  I'm now waiting for it to be made into a movie.
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This book was not what I was expecting. It was a required text for a church retreat. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I didn't expect to love it as much as it did. It has helped me view my walk with God differently. I've shared what I've learned to friends and family who are now reading it to.
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I bought this book on a whim; I really did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did.  It was a quirky and fun read, and one that was totally different from anything I had read before.  I mean, a surprise landscaping company?  How cool is that!  I really grew to care for all of the characters, even the jerk of a husband!  I really wanted everything to work out for Nina and her son Riley and I look forward to each new adventure with Nina Quinn!
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Honestly, I didn't think i was going to be entertained while putting this togther. but I was...
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I was really impressed with this book! I did not expect to like it as much as I did. It was such a cute romance with funny dialogue, and the pictures made this even more fun to read. I also thought this book did a fantastic job at balancing the lightheartedness with the more serious stuff. Personally, I could've done with a bit more resolution at the end, it felt really rushed. I honestly don't know how Madeline did it, never being able to leave the house or talk to anyone besides her mom and her nurse, Carla. It must have been very, very lonely. No wonder she loved Olly, she had never met anyone else, let alone a boy. The way they communicated back and forth on the windows was just so cute. I would without a doubt recommend this book to every girl my age, it's just so relatable, the feelings she has and emotional struggles throughout the book, as well as having her first relationship and learning to love.
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This book totally took me by surprise, I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. Somehow, I thought that there would be a whole lot of drama, some hot moments and then Kaitlin would realize that Tyler wasn't the guy for her anyway, but not before he woke up and realized that he wanted her after all.

Well thats not what happens, lol, at all, and Im so glad, because this was such a sweet, romantic and tender story, about love, friendship, knowing oneself and realizing that following your true passion is the most important thing, even if you have to fight to do it.

I found the writing simply wonderful. It was simple, while at the same time painting clear pictures of what was being described, and I was suddenly fascinated by Iceland, and now I really want to go there  even in winter. I also loved how the connection between Kaitlin and Gabe was described, it felt like some kind of magical thing.

The main POV is Kaitlins, but we get small glimpses of Gabe and Tylers POVs, and Im glad we do, because they allow us to know whats going on on the guys heads, which is especially helpful in Tylers case. Against my initial thought, I liked Tyler too, and I would like to know more about him and maybe read a book about him finding his way.

Kaitlin and Gabe are both wonderful characters, and even though the book is quite short and spans a very short time period, I was surprised by how well rounded these two characters were, and how much chracater growth there is. The romance is clearly instalove  theres no way around it  but it is so well done. They complement each other nicely and you cant help but root for them.

I really really enjoyed this book, and Im sure Ill pick up more books by Lark ONeal soon.
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I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. I'm not a huge fan of second chance romances but this is not your typical scenario. The H and h didn't have a romance in the past; just a brief "incident". I do get annoyed when characters who are intimate fail to communicate but that's a pet peeve. Overall, interesting story that's well-written.
Disclaimer: I received the Kindle book in exchange for my honest review.
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The original book I read was lent to me by a friend (who received her copy from the author)...I certainly didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did so, I bought a copy for my brother who fits the age description then....decided I wanted one for my book shelf. so.....I bought an additional copy!
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I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would.  Jason didn't see Sarah, dazzled by Simone. But he did eventually. Of course by then he had a tough time convincing Sarah that.

I thought Simone wasn't a good friend. Good thing I was wrong.

I am looking forward to Justin's book!
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Honestly, I didn't expect to like it as much as I did but I truly enjoyed it. It was a good story with well developed characters. It's filled with so much mystery and unanswered questions and it ends without a lot of those questions answered. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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I'm not used to reading these types of books, so I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. But I can honestly say it was hilarious and I'll definitely be on the lookout for the next installment!
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I am not much of a non-fiction reader, unless the content is educational. So, I did not think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. It reads like fiction. And the details of the fair were as interesting as anything about the serial killer down the road. I was happy the writer ended the book as he did, because I became much more interested in the details of the World's fair, and less and less about Holmes. I cannot imagine anyone did not like the book. I went into it prepared for a dry, non-fiction telling of the details of two opposite individuals, and came away with information I impart daily to many many people I come in contact with. A thoroughly fascinating telling of a bit of history I would've never imagined I would be interested in.
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I have to be completely honest, I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. I almost didn't even buy it until I read a review on Amazon that talked me into it, and I am SO glad I did! This isn't your typical high school young adult romance, the main characters aren't the most popular kids in school with all the other characters in the book just waiting for thier chance to date them. They are real people who you can relate to, they have insecurities and flaws, but regardless they find that one other person who can see past all of that and fall in love with the person they are deep down inside. All in all I think this was a great read!! The only thing I would've like to have seen would be more closure at the end, but don't we all wish that about our first love?