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4.5 stars -- Another book devoured! I was a little bit leery going into this book, b/c while I enjoyed myself reading Ms. Young's paranormal series, they didn't blow me out of the water like I was expecting (and they had some reoccurring pitfalls that didn't work for me). But I know her Adult Contemporary series is highly acclaimed, and since I had this little NA contemp gem on my kindle already, I thought I would give it a go and see if she could surprise me.

And seriously folks, it was like I was reading a different author for me. I was completely enraptured by the characters, and totally engaged with the story. Charley may just be one of my favourite kinds of heroines -- while extremely vulnerable and generally f'd up from her past, she is still one hilarious and sassy smartass. I LOVED her character traits and I thought she was portrayed beautifully. The banter between Charley and Jake (mostly in the past flashbacks) had me just in delight -- right from their first meeting at the bonfire. Now *that* is chemistry. I LOVE when two characters just seem to fit together and you can see what draws them to each other.

I think in the end I was actually more drawn to the flashback story than I was to the present story, and wouldn't have minded even more of that...maybe it was more what I was in the mood for. I just loved the buildup of their relationship and how they almost made it together despite so many obstacles. In the present...well they're both kind of f'd up, kwim? The past has really done a number on them, particularly Charley, and so watching her deal with her feelings could be kind of heartbreaking. Actually no, not just Charley -- Jake is just such a different guy in so many ways. He's almost meek. And while they are still so drawn to each other, it was hard to watch what they were doing by allowing themselves to spend time together despite how unhealthy it was. In the end I found I was somewhat less engaged with that part, and it kind of dragged out a bit longer than I was anticipating... So while I'm interested in where the story is going in the sequel, I'm not sure it will be able to top all that young love magic that we got in the flashbacks in this book.

I also found it really weird how Charley saw Jake as a "bad boy". Was that because of the sleeping around? B/C he really wasn't much of a bad boy otherwise. That kind of confused me.

Great cast of secondary characters in this one. They were all so colourful, and I really enjoyed some of the other friendships that Charley developed, particularly with Lowe. That boy needs a HEA. I'm on the fence with the Claudia/Beck storyline. While I'm interested, it's also been drawn out longer than I was expecting. I do love Claudia and Charley's friendship though, and really love how they are there for each other.

Even if the sequel doesn't live up to this one, I'm so glad I finally found where Ms. Young's strengths lie...well, at least more match up with me anyways. I will definitely have to bug my Partner in Crime to borrow On Dublin Street and find out what all the fuss is about with that series. :)


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Into the Deep edition by Samantha Young Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

I purchased this book on sale because I loved Hero and expected Into The Deep to be another beautiful romance like that story. Samantha Young is a good, no excellent writer. Even though I don't care for the way the characters play games through most of the book, her writing skills are evident on every page. The reason I don't like the story is all on me. I should have spent time on a little more research. I hate a book that is 90% push-pull. It isn't my thing and the characters come across as too immature. A little trepidation makes sense but an entire book--no. It's not for me and...wait for it...there is more to the story. It doesn't end with this book. I am not a fan of books that continue when the story can easily be told in one book even if it needs a couple of extra chapters. Into the Deep isn't a stand-alone novel.

If you are into the "I don't want you / yes I do" trope (many people are) that goes on for two books, this will be a book for you.
I had higher hopes for this one. On Dublin Street and Down London Road were both five star reads for me. There was plenty (too much?) angst in this one, but not enough anger from Charley.

What I didn't like

1) The chapters went back and forth between present day and four years prior. The high school years were not nearly as engaging as present day, and every time I'd get really into the story, we'd go back to a different time. Made for a frustrating read.

2) Jake. What a tool. I really wanted Charley to walk away from him and hook up with Lowe. Jake's apology was lame, and he was such a crappy boyfriend to Melissa. And really, why wait four years to apologize? Why not 2-3 months after it happened and he realized what a douchebag he'd been? I wanted to see more anger from Charley (like her dad's reaction, that was awesome!). And bringing your current girlfriend to Scotland to stalk your ex? That's total creeper behavior.

3) The high school romance was yet another lame version of the virgin and the manwhore. God, will these authors ever move on from that stupid storyline?

What I liked

1) Charley. She was awesome. Kind, funny, confident and a good friend. I wanted her to be meaner to Jake, he totally deserved more wrath.

2) The supporting characters. Beck and Claudia were entertaining, as were Lowe (loved him!) and the rest of the band. I liked that Charley had a great relationship with her family (parents, her sister, Rick).

So while I didn't love it, I liked it enough to read the next one to find out how it ends.
4.5 stars -- Another book devoured! I was a little bit leery going into this book, b/c while I enjoyed myself reading Ms. Young's paranormal series, they didn't blow me out of the water like I was expecting (and they had some reoccurring pitfalls that didn't work for me). But I know her Adult Contemporary series is highly acclaimed, and since I had this little NA contemp gem on my kindle already, I thought I would give it a go and see if she could surprise me.

And seriously folks, it was like I was reading a different author for me. I was completely enraptured by the characters, and totally engaged with the story. Charley may just be one of my favourite kinds of heroines -- while extremely vulnerable and generally f'd up from her past, she is still one hilarious and sassy smartass. I LOVED her character traits and I thought she was portrayed beautifully. The banter between Charley and Jake (mostly in the past flashbacks) had me just in delight -- right from their first meeting at the bonfire. Now *that* is chemistry. I LOVE when two characters just seem to fit together and you can see what draws them to each other.

I think in the end I was actually more drawn to the flashback story than I was to the present story, and wouldn't have minded even more of that...maybe it was more what I was in the mood for. I just loved the buildup of their relationship and how they almost made it together despite so many obstacles. In the present...well they're both kind of f'd up, kwim? The past has really done a number on them, particularly Charley, and so watching her deal with her feelings could be kind of heartbreaking. Actually no, not just Charley -- Jake is just such a different guy in so many ways. He's almost meek. And while they are still so drawn to each other, it was hard to watch what they were doing by allowing themselves to spend time together despite how unhealthy it was. In the end I found I was somewhat less engaged with that part, and it kind of dragged out a bit longer than I was anticipating... So while I'm interested in where the story is going in the sequel, I'm not sure it will be able to top all that young love magic that we got in the flashbacks in this book.

I also found it really weird how Charley saw Jake as a "bad boy". Was that because of the sleeping around? B/C he really wasn't much of a bad boy otherwise. That kind of confused me.

Great cast of secondary characters in this one. They were all so colourful, and I really enjoyed some of the other friendships that Charley developed, particularly with Lowe. That boy needs a HEA. I'm on the fence with the Claudia/Beck storyline. While I'm interested, it's also been drawn out longer than I was expecting. I do love Claudia and Charley's friendship though, and really love how they are there for each other.

Even if the sequel doesn't live up to this one, I'm so glad I finally found where Ms. Young's strengths lie...well, at least more match up with me anyways. I will definitely have to bug my Partner in Crime to borrow On Dublin Street and find out what all the fuss is about with that series. )