Although, not my favorite series, it was still good. Pretty complex and full of different characters, it was interesting and engaging. KA style shinesAlthough, not my favorite series, it was still good. Pretty complex and full of different characters, it was interesting and engaging. KA style shines true as always, with her strong heroines and badass, overwhelming alpha males. It did take me a lot of time to finish this series, but it was mostly because of lack of time to read, rather the the story itself. To be honest, in the beginning it was hard to get into because of the shear amount of people. I got lost who is who, who are the couples and their surrounding families and friends. But in time you get used to the quick pace and changing POVs. I also enjoyed the character growth that we saw in two particular heroes: Tedrey and Serena. I didn't like them both from the start, but in the end I couldn't help but look forward to reading about them. Still.....I can't give this series more than 3 stars. I don't know, something lacked and I can't quite put my finger on it. I used to devour KA books in one sitting and now... Maybe the dynamics between the couples are mostly the same in every book and that's why I barely find anything unique while reading about them. ...more
I love KA, I really do. She is my favorite author, even though a reader as me can't really have a favorite one. But I always say that she is, because I love KA, I really do. She is my favorite author, even though a reader as me can't really have a favorite one. But I always say that she is, because her books spoke to me in a very good way. I loved her writing style, her alpha, protective heroes and sassy heroines, and her voice. It was unique. But lately...well, I can’t seem to get into her books. Her dialogues are too long and too unreal when compared to real life. They used to be more grounded and now her characters talk in a pretentious way that is supposed to be cute, but to me it comes out very unnatural. Chloe for instance. She is a 24 year old girl and the way she speaks is pretty strange. Her use of French all the time is unnecessary and it was grating on my nerves. Yes, she is supposed to be so dramatic, but it’s just too much for me. Again, it’s supposed to be cute, but her behavior is downright unnatural for her age. Her whole plan to live with a total stranger so he and her mom can hook up? I know this is fiction, and I have read a lot of weird set ups, but here….I don’t know, it didn’t sit well with me. Maybe because I expect a little bit more from an author of this caliber. I know that this is a fast written story with the help of the fans, and maybe I shouldn’t expect that much, but when I read KA I assume that I will get something very good. Or maybe I have read too many of her and her books start to blend in. Her settings and situations start to look too unbelievable, too fake and too dramatic. And lately her writing style is confusing to me. There are too many people in a scene, too many things happening, and her sentences are somehow confusing. As a non-English reader I like books that don’t use too elaborate ways of presentation, because it makes me lost in the whole situation. I don’t know, I don’t have the same problem with her previous books. When I reread them, they are still as good as before. So the problem must be with her new novels. And honestly, I feel myself skipping through a lot of her stories lately. Why? Too much description of the room, of the clothes and the brands they are. I don’t care about that. And I find it weird and unnecessary when we get the guys POV and still these descriptions continue in detail. The novel did start good and interesting. But after the 50% mark nothing really happened. It got….boring. And for the first time I skipped through the last 30% of a KA book. I couldn’t focus, because nothing interesting actually happened. Just meaningless conversations. I am even not sure if I will read the next story. I can't believe that I am saying that, but I now I am afraid to read her other new books, because I couldn't stand another disappointment such as this....more
I lоve KA. She is one of my favorite authors. Her style is unique and interesting. At least, it used to be for me. Now, it's not like I didn't enjoy tI lоve KA. She is one of my favorite authors. Her style is unique and interesting. At least, it used to be for me. Now, it's not like I didn't enjoy the book. On the contrary, it was a typical KA.....and maybe that was a bit of a problem, because after reading 30 books by the same author...you start to notice a pattern. A formula. And it was ok in the beginning. I enjoyed her patterns. It was safe, and funny and I always knew I could relay on her to write something I like.... But now, after so many books...it feels a little repetitive. It feels like the same story with some differences. Sometimes the same characters. Now, it's impossible to write so many books and not repeat yourself from time to time, but lately I found out that I don't enjoy KA as much as I used to. Her books seem little bit boring even. There is hardly anything fresh. I am afraid to start her new books because I have the feeling I won't like them as much. It's a bad feeling towards a favorite author. It's funny how the thing you loved most about a writer is the thing that makes you afraid to read them now. Also I have a problem with the character dumb that is this story. I loved the Rock Chicks. I enjoyed getting a glimpse of their lives. But putting all of them in to a new series that is supposed to be separated from the original? For an old reader it would be interesting to see the other characters, but for a new one? Who are those people? Why are there so many of them? Are they part of the story? Why are they here, if they don't play a major role? I mean, there are so many names and relations. I have read the Rock Chicks and even I get a bit confused, because it's was a long time ago. I have also read other books in a middle of a series and it was always hard to get around, when there are bunch of other people from previous story lines that you are supposed to know, but don't. But this is not the next Rock Chick. It's a new series. With new characters. With new story line. But we see here not only the Rock Chicks, but also the Dream Man series and Chaos series. It's also total chaos in my brain. Again, I love her other books and characters. But this is supposed to be something new. She loves her cross overs, but here it's a bit too much. Now, all of this feels disloyal. Like I have stepped back from being a hardcore fan, but I can't help it. I still like her though. And I enjoyed the story despite mine complaints. I will be reading the next parts of the series also. It's just not like before. They don't pull me as much, but are still nice to read. I suppose taste changes in time. Favorite authors also. ...more
Honestly I am torn. I both liked it and I didn't. The writing style was very difficult for me to get into. It just didn't flow like a regular novel, sHonestly I am torn. I both liked it and I didn't. The writing style was very difficult for me to get into. It just didn't flow like a regular novel, so as a non-English speaker it took too much time to get used to it. The story was interesting, but I just couldn't get attached to the character as I normally do when reading KA. Generally she sucks me in so much, it seems I am the main heroine and the stuff are happening to me, but here...I was just reading about some people. It got better with time, but not so much. And even though Pretcher was all hot and alpha and perfection....I kind of didn't really like him. He never opened up in front of us. Because all of this is a retelling and when it all got better in the end? I didn't actually feel it. It wrapped up a bit too nicely. I love KA, and this was an unique book of hers. Not her usual, and it was good she spiced things up. But it didn't work for me this time. I think that if she wrote it without the interview style it would have been easier for me to read. Nonetheless, it was a different type of story, something I have never read before, and it's sooooo difficult to find something refreshing these days. So, I suppose I will give another half star to the other three, just for that :D 3 1/2 stars...more
2 1/2 stars. This was not my book. I am disappointed. It felled....off, a bit too much. It was still in the typical KA style, but somehow it didn't wo2 1/2 stars. This was not my book. I am disappointed. It felled....off, a bit too much. It was still in the typical KA style, but somehow it didn't work for me this time. ...more
Another great book. Of course:) But this was far from a true slow burn :D I still loved the story and it did make me tear up in the end. Nobody writesAnother great book. Of course:) But this was far from a true slow burn :D I still loved the story and it did make me tear up in the end. Nobody writes family like KA. And again I wish for a man like the ones she writes about. Sadly I will enjoy these unicorns just in her books apparently :D...more
It was nice to see some old characters and to finish some old stories. As always, KA doesn't disappoint.It was nice to see some old characters and to finish some old stories. As always, KA doesn't disappoint....more
It took me too much time to finish this book, because it was on audio. I liked it (it's KA, of course I did), but from now I will stick to 3 1/2 stars
It took me too much time to finish this book, because it was on audio. I liked it (it's KA, of course I did), but from now I will stick to reading her, rather then listening her. I apparently can't do audio books.
3 1/2 stars I couldn't connect with this characters as easily as I generaly can with KA heroes,but i still enjoyed reading it:)3 1/2 stars I couldn't connect with this characters as easily as I generaly can with KA heroes,but i still enjoyed reading it:)...more
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