Rainfall is a book that I really wanted to like, but sadly, that was not what happened. When I read the book, it felt like there were too many things Rainfall is a book that I really wanted to like, but sadly, that was not what happened. When I read the book, it felt like there were too many things crammed in the first 10% of the book that I wondered what would be left to tell. And since it was full of narration, it was like everything was just being "told" and not "shown."
The romance progressed too fast for my taste in this book. In the first 10% of the book, they were pretty much in love already, which I hated. I wouldn't have continued with this book were it not about Dissociative Identity Disorder. The only reason I had to continue was because I wanted to soak up every information I could about the disorder because I felt like it was really interesting and informative.
I think I liked the story alright, but I didn't like the writing style. I liked the plot and where the book was going, but I just didn't feel connected to the characters. There were also some transitions that didn't have chapter breaks, and I had a problem with those.
I started liking the book at around the last 5% or 10% of the book. Before that I yell and shake some sense into the main character at times. (view spoiler)[But seriously though, how lucky is she to find three loves in her life, and how unlucky is she to have the first two be killed? (hide spoiler)]
I've seen other people's reviews of this book and many of them seemed to like it. It's still worth giving a shot for that reason and for the great plot. I guess I'm just the bad sheep in this one. ...more
My gosh, it's so hard to write a review. I must say, this is the most honest romance I've ever encountered.
------------------------------------ FULL My gosh, it's so hard to write a review. I must say, this is the most honest romance I've ever encountered.
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“You’re my Lilly. You’ve always been my Lilly
I swear, Puddle Jumping is the best romance I have read so far in my entire life. It took me on an emotional roller coaster ride - it felt like my heart was being crushed and being lifted at the same time, if that's even possible.
“I promise that love isn't easy for anyone. Anywhere.”
Puddle Jumping is the purest, most honest, most beautiful romance I've ever come across. I don't know if it's realistic because I've never had a friend with Asperger's, but it sure felt like it. The romance in this book was so simple. It was hard - they had to put in so much effort - especially on Lilly's part. They had to work so hard to go through the bumps along the way, but in the end, it was just that - a girl who loves a boy. And it made me think that maybe that's the way love should be. I know now that that's the kind of love that I want in my life.
“It's a true story of a girl falling for a boy. Nothing more. Nothing less. And I wouldn't want it any other way."
I was really able to empathize with Lilly, the main character. To be honest I've never fallen in love yet, but I felt like I already did through this book. It really affected me so much. These days, not many books can make me cry, but this one almost did, and that's because I was in public and I had to just stop reading for a while.
““This emptiness inside of me here,” he placed my hand on his chest, “means I love you. When you’re not here, I can’t focus. It’s too loud . . . But my heartbeat does this when you’re close.” ”
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I didn't feel like the novel was short. Not because it dragged or I was bored, but because I felt like the book encompassed so much. The book is about love, life, family, friendship, school and just about everything else. Puddle Jumping is a complete package deal!
“Maybe if we stopped trying to achieve movie standards of greatness, we'd be happy with what we have.”
I love this book with all my heart and I surely recommend it to everyone! My bookworm friends should be prepared because this is a book that I won't let them not read, haha!
Amy Harmon is a brilliant author, and so far, I think all her books are just simply amazing. Although A Different Blue is a peActual rating: 4.5 stars
Amy Harmon is a brilliant author, and so far, I think all her books are just simply amazing. Although A Different Blue is a personal favorite out of her books, this one still has a place in my heart.
Usually, I don't really like road trip books since there's only little room for a story to take place, in my opinion. So far, this is the best one I've read yet....more
Although my least favorite of all the Amy Harmon books I've read, it's still one of my favorites out of all the books I've read. Amy Harmon truly is gAlthough my least favorite of all the Amy Harmon books I've read, it's still one of my favorites out of all the books I've read. Amy Harmon truly is gifted, and I would read any of her books without knowing what they are about....more
Well, there are a few things I dislike about this book, like the insta-something (I don't even know what it was), the one where despite the tragedies Well, there are a few things I dislike about this book, like the insta-something (I don't even know what it was), the one where despite the tragedies that's happen to Kayla she's still horny, and Jake always assuming things. But in the end, I still liked it because once past that, there's a beautiful story underneath. :)...more
Oh my gosh, this book! The roller coaster ride, my heart breaking. I can't even. Just. Ugh!Oh my gosh, this book! The roller coaster ride, my heart breaking. I can't even. Just. Ugh!...more
Beth was called "The Beast" in her high school because of her physical appearance. Because of that, she is constantly bullied by her classmates. When
Beth was called "The Beast" in her high school because of her physical appearance. Because of that, she is constantly bullied by her classmates. When her voice is discovered and wins an audition, she is selected to be her choir's soloist. One of her choirmates sets out to give her a makeover before their trip to Switzerland, and there, she meets Derek.
The synopsis of this book held so much promise, but when I read the book, I must say that I was disappointed. I requested this book through a site called Book Lending, and when I was lent a book by an Amazon user, I was very excited and delved into the book immediately. Unfortunately, at about 20% of the book, I started getting annoyed at how whiny Beth was.
I get that Beth went through a lot, but that does not excuse how whiny and clingy she is to Derek. Derek, on the other hand, was very annoying as well. From disappearing at certain times, lying and not picking up his cell, he was a good example of what a jerk is, no matter his reasons.
I was very much tempted to not finish this book, but seeing as how many people loved it, I was determined to give it a chance. And I am very glad, because the ending salvaged the book for me. Beth and Derek weren't annoying anymore, and it was beautifully executed. The last 20% of the book had me in tears, and it was just amazing! I'm really thankful that I got to see the ending because no matter how much I hated the first part of the book, I really really loved the last 20%.
This book was not really for me, but many seem to have liked it, so I still recommend giving this a shot. I may not be able to vouch for most parts of the book, but I can vouch for the latter parts. ...more
I don't usually go for the type of books with brothers as the love interests, but this one! "Colton didn't teach me how to live. He didn't heal the paI don't usually go for the type of books with brothers as the love interests, but this one! "Colton didn't teach me how to live. He didn't heal the pain. He didn't make it okay. He taught me how to hurt, how to not be okay, and, eventually, how to let go." I can't wait to read this one!
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I love, love, loved this book! There were so many good quotes, and it was really beautiful. The only weird thing is that they were brothers. I still can't get past that, but other than that, I really enjoyed this one!...more
4.5 Stars for this. The flow of the story is great, and the feels are definitely there, it's just so cliche..4.5 Stars for this. The flow of the story is great, and the feels are definitely there, it's just so cliche.....more
It sounded childish to me when JJ was already a senior, but other than that, I really liked the book. There were pages where I only skimmed the sentenIt sounded childish to me when JJ was already a senior, but other than that, I really liked the book. There were pages where I only skimmed the sentences. That ending though. <3...more
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