but I'm glad I stuck with this
581420
Dang, I thought I put way too much thought into my characters' names, but Rachel Hawkins's take the cake. Bee Franklin? Really?

I listened to this on the audio version, and at first I was iffy about the narrator's voice. The Southern accent felt awkward (to me--I live in Michigan), but I'm glad I stuck with this. She really brought the story to life.

The characters AND dialogue were fantastic. Isn't that awesome when you get both in the same book? Harper and David have been rivals for years, and then Harper becomes his Paladin. But how the heck is she supposed to explain that to her friends? That's another thing I love about Rebel Belle--Harper is determined to keep her previous relationships while navigating this new world, and she does it as well as she can.

First sentence: "Looking back, none of this would have happened if Id brought lip gloss the night of the Homecoming Dance.

Now I'm stuck wondering what would have happened if she'd brought her own lip gloss. Who would become David's Paladin next? It could be been Benjamin Franklin--I mean Bee.

I totally recommend this book to people who love the South. Are any towns in Alabama this idealistic though? I've only ever driven through it, and maybe spent the night in a hotel on the way to Florida.
4224599
it took me awhile to get in to this one but glad I stuck with it got better can't wait to finish the story
4277626
Works great.  Good value.  I think I'll stick with this.
3436627
It sticks and means I made good life choices
4017511
I was hesitant to read this book after the reviews I had read. But, I'm so glad I continued on in this series. This book is where everything starts turning around to me.
3217579
It started out a little slow and I almost gave up on it but I am glad that I stuck with it. It gets better several chapters in. Very heart-warming.
894237
In the beginning I almost quit reading it, but by the end I was glad I hung in there.  A good read!
2142764
I have been doing this for several weeks and though I am not through the painful adjustment period yet.  I am feeling more motivated about accomplishing my goals.
4682526
I didn't start out loving this book.  I didn't like Cornelia's character enough, but it was readable, so I kept with it.

Now, that I'm finished, I am glad I stuck with it.  Cornelia's character develops wonderfully throughout this novel.  And, I get it!  That was the point.  She truly matures as the story unravels.

The complaints about some of the contrived dialogue are valid, but not enough to detract from the story.

Overall, it's worth the time.  I understand that BELONG TO ME continues Cornelia's story, and I look forward to finding out more.
3788480
For the first third of the book I had a tough time maintaining an interest and read in short bursts. The main character wasn't admirable and the story was distressing.  Halfway through the story grabbed me and I read the second half very quickly.  I'm glad I stuck with the book.  The story was one that will stay in my thoughts for some time.
3206175
Not quite what I hoped for, but I am glad I have it.
2980858
It took me some time to put together but this piece's way more worth than what it actually costs, I'm loving it
2752895
Highly recommended I'm happy I finally got this
445022
This book started out really slow and I almost abandoned it. I'm glad I kept going, I really enjoyed it.
1286520
It took me a bit longer to get into the story, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I am well past my teens, but I like Green's writing.
2763419
There are other good products, I'm sticking with this.
3942359
This started off a bit slowly but I'm glad  I stuck with it. There are some surprising twists and the characters are believable.