Outrageously stupid decisions on repeat.

I just finished a book I adored by this author so I had high hopes. Umm, this book is horrible. I know she is writing about late teens to early twenties but there is very little depth to anyone and they are all idiots. indecision, angst, more angst, plot holes, more angst, life threatening bad decisions on repeat. I got nearly to the end and just had to stop listening. This book should be titled, 'Dude in distress with a death wish.'

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Simple HEA

Sure tragic things happen in this book but all of it is very predictable. The character development is great however some of the decisions these "kids" make really tells you their age. Teenagers!! Uhhh

It's a cute story nonetheless. Don't expect heavy thinking on anyone's part. Go with the flow.

The narrators are great. They did an awesome job.

Enjoy!

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Loved this Storyline!

Okay yes this storyline has so much angst and adult situations happening to young people! But, Asher and Audrey may be young but wow they are so mature and strong.
Great book and I love the secondary characters whose books I can’t wait to listen 🎧 to.

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My Two Cents

So this is included with my membership. It was free during the time I listened to it. Not sure if it will remain that way but I think it should. We will get to why I think that in a bit. But first let’s talk about the good.

The writer (JR) did a great job with building the characters and allowing you to get to know them to formulate a connection. I enjoyed the narrators although it did take a moment to adjust to CJ. It was a bit forced and intense for the character to me but it did not deter me from listening. I did get use to his voice. Overall he did a good job just needs to work a bit more on inflection to make it sound more natural.
No issues with SC she was superb, to me.

The intimate scenes where great! Very nicely done. I felt sated ;)

Now for the not so good. And why I feel it should remain free with the membership. The age of the characters made the story a bit unbelievable. I understand it is fiction but come on. High schoolers living on their very own at 18? Not a single one still living with their parents. Oh wait just one who just so happen to be the tragedy of the bunch, yeah no, I’m not buying it. It took away from the story. AND an 18 yr old that owns their own tattoo parlor is NOT happening I own not a one tattoo but I do own a business and unless he started tattooing at 1yr old he is not experienced enough to be “the best” at SKIN art AND own his own shop. Between CJ’s reading and the reminder that they are all JUST getting out of high school I found myself disappointed. Had the characters been in their late 20’s or early thirties it would have made the story better, even CJ would have passed.

While I know the term “MAN” is used in this book referring to the main character but I’m sorry he’s not a man yet. Yes hard and difficult events/experiences have shaped part of this young man’s life but he is still inexperienced and has A LOT more growing to do and therapy.

Overall it was not a bad listen it did have an HEA. I did start the next book Tyler cause of course there is a cliffhanger from Asher.

Tyler is a bit older but not by much. I have not finished it yet I wanted to stop and write this review but it is starting out ok. We shall see

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Asher

I loved this book. I love be series it makes me laugh and cry. I can’t wait for the rest of the series to come to Audible so I can listen to it.

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god I hate the female mc

I cant even finish this book. the narrator's are really good. but the story is so terrible. I found myself literally hating the female mc. shes a just annoying person.

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really wanted to like this.

I really wanted to like this book but it really is too much young angst and very repetitive. The characters were very flat even with the development. It was almost all internal monologue on repeat. Got about halfway through but couldn't finish it.
Narrators were good atleast.

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Needed more plot

While I like a good trauma filled main character I do wish the depth of both MC trauma was written better. I know what it’s like to not live a cookie cutter life & bad decision after bad decision seems like the only right decision. This book just need more.

Asher

Overall, I think Asha was a good guy, and he just got the short end of the stick. Unfortunately, his dad was a piece of work, and his mom was no longer here but, you can’t blame the brother he had to do what he had to do to get the heck up out of there: LIFE happens

Good performance, good story

I appreciate the tough life story. Not everything is rainbows and butterflies. Life isn’t easy but the gift of love is