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5.0
I needed to read this book!!!
After The Problem With Crazy ripped out my heart (I swear it felt literal) I was in one of the worst hangovers. Every time I thought about Kate and what she went through I would tear up. It got to the point where my sister, who is in fact an avid reader felt the need to remind me, it's just a book. But she's never experience a book by McKellar.
This is Stacey's journey; Kate's best friend, and it was an amazing one, no less full of emotion and turmoil than TPWC. Stacey doesn't have it easy, by any stretch of the word but she's Stacey. I loved her from the very first page, her character was instant and never wavered throughout the book. She's strong, funny, sexy and one of the most amazing friends a girl could ask for. I wish I had a Stacey in my life. But underneath her strength, larger than life smile and happy, carefree attitude is a girl who's lost, alone and desperate to find her place in the world.
This story has it all. Laugh out loud moments, heart breaking, tear induced moments and some oh my swooon. Oh Michael, how I love thee. He's that cute, boy next door type with a side of sexy rocker. He's perfect, perfect for Stacey. I loved seeing their friendship evolve and the two characters grow. It was a bandaide to my Crazy wound and salve in preparation for The Problem With Heartache (cannot wait!!!) Though, this could be read as a standalone, it would possibly ruin the journey of The Problem With Crazy as it runs almost parallel to it, giving you a look in from afar. Those cross event moments .... *sniffs*
I didn't think Lauren McKellar could pull me in as a reader any more than she already had with Crazy. I was so, very wrong. I truly loved every moment of this book and I am DYING for The Problem With Heartache.
After The Problem With Crazy ripped out my heart (I swear it felt literal) I was in one of the worst hangovers. Every time I thought about Kate and what she went through I would tear up. It got to the point where my sister, who is in fact an avid reader felt the need to remind me, it's just a book. But she's never experience a book by McKellar.
This is Stacey's journey; Kate's best friend, and it was an amazing one, no less full of emotion and turmoil than TPWC. Stacey doesn't have it easy, by any stretch of the word but she's Stacey. I loved her from the very first page, her character was instant and never wavered throughout the book. She's strong, funny, sexy and one of the most amazing friends a girl could ask for. I wish I had a Stacey in my life. But underneath her strength, larger than life smile and happy, carefree attitude is a girl who's lost, alone and desperate to find her place in the world.
This story has it all. Laugh out loud moments, heart breaking, tear induced moments and some oh my swooon. Oh Michael, how I love thee. He's that cute, boy next door type with a side of sexy rocker. He's perfect, perfect for Stacey. I loved seeing their friendship evolve and the two characters grow. It was a bandaide to my Crazy wound and salve in preparation for The Problem With Heartache (cannot wait!!!) Though, this could be read as a standalone, it would possibly ruin the journey of The Problem With Crazy as it runs almost parallel to it, giving you a look in from afar. Those cross event moments .... *sniffs*
I didn't think Lauren McKellar could pull me in as a reader any more than she already had with Crazy. I was so, very wrong. I truly loved every moment of this book and I am DYING for The Problem With Heartache.
lanaglennon's review
3.0
Well after the first book in this series, I kind of got addicted. I bought the next one right after I finished the first and started to read it a bit that night. It took me more time to finish it though, partly just because of school, and partly because I just felt like it started slow for me. I was kind of disappointed at first because it just wasn’t going fast enough for me.
After a break from reading it and starting it again, I got more into it. The storyline was a bit predictable, but then it got me with twists and turns that I didn’t expect. The characters remained steady with the first book (meaning their personalities didn’t change drastically). It was definitely cool to see the story from someone else’s point of view, but it was happening at the same time as the first.
Stacey was a character that I didn’t feel too close to in the first book, but I definitely related to her in this book. There were a few parts in the book when I actually had to stop because I felt like I was going to cry. It hit me harder than it probably will some other people.
Honestly, I don’t have a whole lot to say about this book because I finished it a while ago (like back in November…), and just haven’t had the time to write a review.
Anyways, I would recommend this book. You could read it without having read the first one, but I think the first one is definitely helpful in understanding. It was cute, and was nice for a downtime fluff read.
There is some mild sexual content, drinking, and some sensitive topics so probably 16+.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
After a break from reading it and starting it again, I got more into it. The storyline was a bit predictable, but then it got me with twists and turns that I didn’t expect. The characters remained steady with the first book (meaning their personalities didn’t change drastically). It was definitely cool to see the story from someone else’s point of view, but it was happening at the same time as the first.
Stacey was a character that I didn’t feel too close to in the first book, but I definitely related to her in this book. There were a few parts in the book when I actually had to stop because I felt like I was going to cry. It hit me harder than it probably will some other people.
Honestly, I don’t have a whole lot to say about this book because I finished it a while ago (like back in November…), and just haven’t had the time to write a review.
Anyways, I would recommend this book. You could read it without having read the first one, but I think the first one is definitely helpful in understanding. It was cute, and was nice for a downtime fluff read.
There is some mild sexual content, drinking, and some sensitive topics so probably 16+.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
kimching232's review
3.0
Actual Rating: 2.75
When I read the synopsis of this book, I was excited to read it. It sounded interesting, and just like my type of read. However when I read it, it was entirely not what I expected if I based it on the synopsis. Now that's not necessarily a bad thing, but this book just wasn't my cup of tea.
Stacey wakes up naked one day in a stranger's bed, not knowing who the guy is or how she got there. A few days later, she finds out that she is pregnant with that guy's baby. Stacey is determined to keep the baby, so she works hard to prepare for the coming of the baby.
What I hated the most about reading this book was how certain things were said over and over again, making me grit my teeth and roll my eyes every time they were mentioned again. I hated how whiny and full of complaints the main character is. Some of these are:
• How Michael is perfect while Stacey is horrible because she's pregnant.
• How things will never work out because Michael is in a band.
• How she is just a dumb blonde.
On the other hand, there were scenes which tugged on my heartstrings, or made me relate to the story, so I was able to get through with it. I think that there's nothing unique about this book - it was a 'meh' read.
When I read the synopsis of this book, I was excited to read it. It sounded interesting, and just like my type of read. However when I read it, it was entirely not what I expected if I based it on the synopsis. Now that's not necessarily a bad thing, but this book just wasn't my cup of tea.
Stacey wakes up naked one day in a stranger's bed, not knowing who the guy is or how she got there. A few days later, she finds out that she is pregnant with that guy's baby. Stacey is determined to keep the baby, so she works hard to prepare for the coming of the baby.
What I hated the most about reading this book was how certain things were said over and over again, making me grit my teeth and roll my eyes every time they were mentioned again. I hated how whiny and full of complaints the main character is. Some of these are:
• How Michael is perfect while Stacey is horrible because she's pregnant.
• How things will never work out because Michael is in a band.
• How she is just a dumb blonde.
On the other hand, there were scenes which tugged on my heartstrings, or made me relate to the story, so I was able to get through with it. I think that there's nothing unique about this book - it was a 'meh' read.