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In Another Life (Heartwarming)
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4.5 stars
Yup. LOVED it.
I typically like Cardeno C books. They're a "safe place" for me...sweet, minimal angst, some hot lovin', and likable characters. And I don't put pressure on them to over-deliver...thus I can look past some of the unbelievable elements usually thrown in them. This, in my opinion, is the best thing the author's written. This one I loved.
It's a really powerful storyline: a gay kid having a hard time coping decides to slit his wrists to take his life. As he's dying, he sees the future and in it, the paramedic who saves him from his suicide attempt. The blurb probably has already sucked a few of you in. But if it hadn't, the 2 paragraph prologue will...trust me.
I love older Shiloh. I love older Travis. I love younger Shiloh. I love younger Travis. Their connection and feelings for each other are so sweet and fun and adorable and sexy and there is deep deep desire and commitment there. I eat that shit up.
So some warnings:
There's insta-love and some of you hate that.
There are flashbacks and some of you hate that.
It's Cardeno C and some of you may even hate that.
You won't hate this though. I really don't think so. Because all of those things work in this book. They have a purpose, a reason, and a place in it.
My heart felt full to overflowing when I finished this short book and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to, erm, most of you... :) I'm adding it to the favorites shelf and going back to reread it...now...
by
4.5 stars
Yup. LOVED it.
I typically like Cardeno C books. They're a "safe place" for me...sweet, minimal angst, some hot lovin', and likable characters. And I don't put pressure on them to over-deliver...thus I can look past some of the unbelievable elements usually thrown in them. This, in my opinion, is the best thing the author's written. This one I loved.
It's a really powerful storyline: a gay kid having a hard time coping decides to slit his wrists to take his life. As he's dying, he sees the future and in it, the paramedic who saves him from his suicide attempt. The blurb probably has already sucked a few of you in. But if it hadn't, the 2 paragraph prologue will...trust me.
I love older Shiloh. I love older Travis. I love younger Shiloh. I love younger Travis. Their connection and feelings for each other are so sweet and fun and adorable and sexy and there is deep deep desire and commitment there. I eat that shit up.
So some warnings:
There's insta-love and some of you hate that.
There are flashbacks and some of you hate that.
It's Cardeno C and some of you may even hate that.
You won't hate this though. I really don't think so. Because all of those things work in this book. They have a purpose, a reason, and a place in it.
My heart felt full to overflowing when I finished this short book and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to, erm, most of you... :) I'm adding it to the favorites shelf and going back to reread it...now...
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November 16, 2013
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November 16, 2013
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November 17, 2013
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"WOW. First 2 paragraphs of a prologue and my ass is officially kicked. Amazing. I'm gonna devour this one..."
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Nov 17, 2013 03:32AM
I like the sound of this. Is it a YA novel?
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Gimme, gimme, gimme!
Nikyta *Miss Forgetful* wrote: "Gimme, gimme, gimme!"Yup...Nikyta...I know for sure you're gonna love this one! ha! :)
Shelley wrote: "I like the sound of this. Is it a YA novel?"No, not really...actually not at all. But it may be too fluffy for you, Shell. :) I loved it...it's short and quick so you should give it a read.
You are such a tease! *pout*
I have read the blurb at least four times now. Each time it gets better and that is just the blurb. Come on December!
Sara ♥ is in love with boys who love boys ♥ wrote: "I have read the blurb at least four times now. Each time it gets better and that is just the blurb. Come on December!"It's a really clever story line. And despite it's heavy topic, it's handled with such sweetness. I'm charmed.
I know what you mean. This one really touched my heart too!
Really? I usually don't like this author... worth a shot?
It's a little different than Cardeno C's typically stuff. Still sweet...but has a bit of an edge.
Susan wrote: "Shelley wrote: "I like the sound of this. Is it a YA novel?"No, not really...actually not at all. But it may be too fluffy for you, Shell. :) I loved it...it's short and quick so you should giv..."
I like sweet if I'm expecting sweet, so I think I will give it a go :)
ooh Susan I am in the mood for something light... just read into this river I drown and need something to wipe away the sadness
Jo wrote: "ooh Susan I am in the mood for something light... just read into this river I drown and need something to wipe away the sadness"Oh Jo, ITRID is soooo emotionally draining!
I know.. It was really good but I was thinking the whole time how many times can my heart break while reading this book..and I figuratively feel like I need a brain cleanse to wipe all the melodrama from my memory. any suggestions
