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Sixteen-year-old Wren Sullivan can read minds, but when she moves from Southern California to Portland, Oregon, she meets Ever Casey—the one person whose mind is off-limits. Wren does know one thing about her mysterious classmate: he has a dark secret to hide. And the closer she gets to learning the truth, the more dangerous it is for her and everyone around her.
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First published February 12, 2012
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February 21, 2012
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I found this book on Amazon. It was offered for free and I've been tempted. I admit that the criticism offered were not very flattering. Readers found similarities to the "Twilight" story and were not tender.
Personally, I often read excerpts before I jump into the water. In the case of "For Ever", one chapter was enough to put me in the mouth water.
Admittedly, there may be features recalling scenes from Stephanie Meyers's saga but in this case, it will be possible to blame much novels to have love stories as in Romeo and Juliet?
A bit like in the painting industry... There are some artists that reproduce from photographs and those who imagine and reproduce images with their memory. Yet the two categories are talented, is not it? Moreover, once the works are completed, both can be as successful as the others with audiences, right? It's a question of sensibility...
So I confess to have, personally, enjoyed the story. I turned the pages looking for clues to who was really Ever Casey. I speculated and spectulated pages after pages and at the end, I was wrong in my conclusions when the author lifts the veil.
In terms of characters, I admit I was intrigued by Ever's dark side rather well portrayed. A mysterious character which still is pretty much a mystery at the end of this volume.
As for Wren, she appears too conciliatory, for me, in the vue of the situation. I'd love to see more strength in her character and watch some evolution in her powers. Like, I may have loved to see Ever and Wren lose a little more control of their emotions. But something tells me it will be in the next volume...
But, once finished the last lines, I can not help but wonder what is going to happen... Knowing that this book was published in early February, so I'll have to wait a while before knowing the further adventures of Wren and Ever. Just this feeling of impatience to get me wanting more, proves that I appreciated and enjoyed myself in my reading.
So I hope readers will leave this book a chance... Despite the criticism, I spent a pleasant time in the world created by CJ Valles.
Lucie
http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.co...
I found this book on Amazon. It was offered for free and I've been tempted. I admit that the criticism offered were not very flattering. Readers found similarities to the "Twilight" story and were not tender.
Personally, I often read excerpts before I jump into the water. In the case of "For Ever", one chapter was enough to put me in the mouth water.
Admittedly, there may be features recalling scenes from Stephanie Meyers's saga but in this case, it will be possible to blame much novels to have love stories as in Romeo and Juliet?
A bit like in the painting industry... There are some artists that reproduce from photographs and those who imagine and reproduce images with their memory. Yet the two categories are talented, is not it? Moreover, once the works are completed, both can be as successful as the others with audiences, right? It's a question of sensibility...
So I confess to have, personally, enjoyed the story. I turned the pages looking for clues to who was really Ever Casey. I speculated and spectulated pages after pages and at the end, I was wrong in my conclusions when the author lifts the veil.
In terms of characters, I admit I was intrigued by Ever's dark side rather well portrayed. A mysterious character which still is pretty much a mystery at the end of this volume.
As for Wren, she appears too conciliatory, for me, in the vue of the situation. I'd love to see more strength in her character and watch some evolution in her powers. Like, I may have loved to see Ever and Wren lose a little more control of their emotions. But something tells me it will be in the next volume...
But, once finished the last lines, I can not help but wonder what is going to happen... Knowing that this book was published in early February, so I'll have to wait a while before knowing the further adventures of Wren and Ever. Just this feeling of impatience to get me wanting more, proves that I appreciated and enjoyed myself in my reading.
So I hope readers will leave this book a chance... Despite the criticism, I spent a pleasant time in the world created by CJ Valles.
Lucie
http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.co...
October 22, 2014
(Source: Downloaded for free from Amazon.co.uk.)
This was an enjoyable story, but I couldn’t help but spot the Twilight comparisons!
Wren was an okay character, although she was a little silly at times. Why on earth would you put yourself in the position of being attacked by a bunch of drunken guys? She obviously never read Twilight either or she’d have realised she was staring in her very own version.
Edward… er Ever, was the silent and mysterious type, he was a great artist, could read minds, drove an expensive car, and wanted to protect Wren from all the bad guys. Oh, and he wasn’t exactly human either. Where have I heard this before?
The storyline in this was okay; I just couldn’t help but see the similarities between this and Twilight!
Ignoring the Edward/Ever comparisons, there were other things in here that reminded me of Twilight too. Remember when Edward saves Bella from an out-of-control car? Or when he rescues her from a bunch of delinquents on a dark night in another town? Or how about when Bella’s friend Mike asks her to the dance and she tells him he should ask her friend instead because she has a crush on him? Or when Edward takes Bella out to dinner, but doesn’t actually eat himself? How about the dress shopping with friends? Or the first meeting between Bella and Edward’s family? No? Well they were all in here too, and that is only the ones that I can think of off the top of my head. I mean, Wren even lived with one parent whilst the other was off somewhere else remarried!
There was some romance in this, and yes, it was pretty predictable, and very Twilight-esque.
'I'm falling in love, even though I know these feelings will tear me apart'
The ending was a huge cliff-hanger. I did like this book enough to read the sequels though, especially while they’re on Kindle Unlimited! Yay!
Overall; an ode to Twilight,
6.5 out of 10
This was an enjoyable story, but I couldn’t help but spot the Twilight comparisons!
Wren was an okay character, although she was a little silly at times. Why on earth would you put yourself in the position of being attacked by a bunch of drunken guys? She obviously never read Twilight either or she’d have realised she was staring in her very own version.
Edward… er Ever, was the silent and mysterious type, he was a great artist, could read minds, drove an expensive car, and wanted to protect Wren from all the bad guys. Oh, and he wasn’t exactly human either. Where have I heard this before?
The storyline in this was okay; I just couldn’t help but see the similarities between this and Twilight!
Ignoring the Edward/Ever comparisons, there were other things in here that reminded me of Twilight too. Remember when Edward saves Bella from an out-of-control car? Or when he rescues her from a bunch of delinquents on a dark night in another town? Or how about when Bella’s friend Mike asks her to the dance and she tells him he should ask her friend instead because she has a crush on him? Or when Edward takes Bella out to dinner, but doesn’t actually eat himself? How about the dress shopping with friends? Or the first meeting between Bella and Edward’s family? No? Well they were all in here too, and that is only the ones that I can think of off the top of my head. I mean, Wren even lived with one parent whilst the other was off somewhere else remarried!
There was some romance in this, and yes, it was pretty predictable, and very Twilight-esque.
'I'm falling in love, even though I know these feelings will tear me apart'
The ending was a huge cliff-hanger. I did like this book enough to read the sequels though, especially while they’re on Kindle Unlimited! Yay!
Overall; an ode to Twilight,
6.5 out of 10
September 4, 2012
This book was really easy to slip into for me. There were a few questions to start but they are quickly answered and don't cause a single problem. This is one of the cases of don't judge a book by its cover. In fact if it hadn't been for the description I would have totally passed this one over but I am glad that I didn't. Turned out to be a good paranormal romance type book, even though that is not what the cover screamed at me.
Main character Wren was enjoyable to read. She has a particular ability that hasn't made her life easy but she seems to do really well with it. However I will point out that even though she isn't whiny and needy she isn't exactly what you would call a strong herione. She does give it her best at times and suceeded at fending of some idoits a couple of times but when it comes down to it, it's Ever to save the day. The biggest thing I appreciate about Wren is her loyalty. When push comes to shove her friends and family are put above it all and she would risk her own neck over thiers ever time.
I liked that C.J. Valles had a varity of characters and gave them each their own voice. Wren's friends were all very clearly written, however there wasn't much depth to them. Basically there was a clear group dynamic and it mad the pages that the others were on enjoyable to read about. There were also others outside of the group that just take you right back to high school. The mean girl and her group of lackies and the popular guy that feels the world bows to him and only him. Many times I actually smiled while reading about these two because even though I found them like a blip on the character scale, they help bring the high school feel to life.
The romance. I am really unsure of how I stood on this one for the longest time because although it wasn't insta love it wasn't developed very well either. As far as insta love I have never really had the issue that many people have with it provided it has a back bone. the problem I had with this one was that there was nothing but Wren pinning for a guy she thought was hot and nothing else and Ever treating her like dirt because it was "better" for her. So I would like to say now "When does treating someone like junk make their life better?" To Wren "Why fuss over someone that treats you like crap?" However I get less irritated when they decided to share what is going on. Ever warms up to Wren and eventually her friends but I am left at times with my jaw down.
Now I try not to do comparisons unless I am saying "you will enjoy this book if you enjoyed..." However I really felt that this book had many heavy simularities to Twilight. I enjoyed Twilight and this book as well. That being said I just found that there were many simular situations and that the way Wren and Ever's relationship was carried on closely to Twilight at times. The entire book wasn't like that but every now and again I did feel like to book was going the same way. That said the book did keep me interested the entire way through and I enjoyed the way C.J. Valles writing flows.
Overall this was an enjoyable read. Despite it's comparable parts there is other twists that will keep you interested. The way it ended shocked me. Not so much I couldn't believe that it happened but more I couldn't believe that it was the last page. I do well with cliffhangers most of the time but this one was almost too hanger for me. It did its job though and has me NEEDING the next book to find out what happens and how it all plays out.
Main character Wren was enjoyable to read. She has a particular ability that hasn't made her life easy but she seems to do really well with it. However I will point out that even though she isn't whiny and needy she isn't exactly what you would call a strong herione. She does give it her best at times and suceeded at fending of some idoits a couple of times but when it comes down to it, it's Ever to save the day. The biggest thing I appreciate about Wren is her loyalty. When push comes to shove her friends and family are put above it all and she would risk her own neck over thiers ever time.
I liked that C.J. Valles had a varity of characters and gave them each their own voice. Wren's friends were all very clearly written, however there wasn't much depth to them. Basically there was a clear group dynamic and it mad the pages that the others were on enjoyable to read about. There were also others outside of the group that just take you right back to high school. The mean girl and her group of lackies and the popular guy that feels the world bows to him and only him. Many times I actually smiled while reading about these two because even though I found them like a blip on the character scale, they help bring the high school feel to life.
The romance. I am really unsure of how I stood on this one for the longest time because although it wasn't insta love it wasn't developed very well either. As far as insta love I have never really had the issue that many people have with it provided it has a back bone. the problem I had with this one was that there was nothing but Wren pinning for a guy she thought was hot and nothing else and Ever treating her like dirt because it was "better" for her. So I would like to say now "When does treating someone like junk make their life better?" To Wren "Why fuss over someone that treats you like crap?" However I get less irritated when they decided to share what is going on. Ever warms up to Wren and eventually her friends but I am left at times with my jaw down.
Now I try not to do comparisons unless I am saying "you will enjoy this book if you enjoyed..." However I really felt that this book had many heavy simularities to Twilight. I enjoyed Twilight and this book as well. That being said I just found that there were many simular situations and that the way Wren and Ever's relationship was carried on closely to Twilight at times. The entire book wasn't like that but every now and again I did feel like to book was going the same way. That said the book did keep me interested the entire way through and I enjoyed the way C.J. Valles writing flows.
Overall this was an enjoyable read. Despite it's comparable parts there is other twists that will keep you interested. The way it ended shocked me. Not so much I couldn't believe that it happened but more I couldn't believe that it was the last page. I do well with cliffhangers most of the time but this one was almost too hanger for me. It did its job though and has me NEEDING the next book to find out what happens and how it all plays out.
July 21, 2012
Synopsis:
For Ever starts now
Sixteen-year-old Wren Sullivan doesn?t want to know what other people are thinking about her?because most of the time it sucks. Too bad since that?s what happens every time she looks into someone?s eyes.
When she moves to Portland, Oregon, after her parents? divorce, Wren?s just hoping to get through the rest of her junior year unscathed. Instead, before the end of her second day in school, she wakes up in the hospital after her very own freaky demonic-possession incident. Wren can?t remember much. But soon she finds out that her ?episode? happened right after she locked eyes with the one classmate who happens to have gone missing.
Wren starts digging through people?s heads for the truth about him, and finds ? nothing. Godlike hotness? Yep. But nobody knows who Ever Casey really is. Even weirder, they don?t seem to care that he just disappeared. So, when he randomly shows up again in her first period class, she?s determined to get some answers. He may be perfect on the outside, but with one look into his eyes, Wren discovers his mind is also perfect ? perfectly empty.
Or is there something he doesn?t want her to see there that will put her and anyone near her in danger?
When For Ever ends, Never begins.
Never, the second book in The Ever Series, is coming soon..
First Thoughts:
I read this book as part of a blog tour, although the Title and the book cover are not the most exciting things ever, for some reason when I read the description I just knew I had to read it!
The Main Character:
Wren Sullivan… I love that name for a girl! It is super cute!
Anyways, Wren is pretty cool… she is dealing with this whole mind reader thing as best as she can… and even when she finds out that because of that she is suppose to be killed… she’s ok with it because she knows its for the best. I wish she had a little bit more fight to her, but I am hoping in the next book that side of her starts to come out.
Love is in the Air:
Ever – now that is a weird name… I just couldn’t get use to the name at all throughout the whole story… but other then the weirdness of the name; he is a pretty awesome character as well. He is hot (odviously) and right from the beginning when he was suppose to do something horrific to Wren, you could tell that he didn’t really want to.
He is basically risking everything that he is to protect her which is pretty swoon worthy if you ask me.
Ending:
CLIFFHANGER!!! Ugh! Have I ever said how much I hate cliffhangers? Sure they make the next book that much better, but I hate being left like that because I don’t stop thinking about it until I get my hands on the next book (Which I know is the whole point of a cliffhanger but still!)
Final Thoughts:
Overall this was a pretty good book! There were a few little twists that kept it interesting. And the way it ended I have extremely high hopes for the next book in the series and will be anxiously awaiting its release!
For Ever starts now
Sixteen-year-old Wren Sullivan doesn?t want to know what other people are thinking about her?because most of the time it sucks. Too bad since that?s what happens every time she looks into someone?s eyes.
When she moves to Portland, Oregon, after her parents? divorce, Wren?s just hoping to get through the rest of her junior year unscathed. Instead, before the end of her second day in school, she wakes up in the hospital after her very own freaky demonic-possession incident. Wren can?t remember much. But soon she finds out that her ?episode? happened right after she locked eyes with the one classmate who happens to have gone missing.
Wren starts digging through people?s heads for the truth about him, and finds ? nothing. Godlike hotness? Yep. But nobody knows who Ever Casey really is. Even weirder, they don?t seem to care that he just disappeared. So, when he randomly shows up again in her first period class, she?s determined to get some answers. He may be perfect on the outside, but with one look into his eyes, Wren discovers his mind is also perfect ? perfectly empty.
Or is there something he doesn?t want her to see there that will put her and anyone near her in danger?
When For Ever ends, Never begins.
Never, the second book in The Ever Series, is coming soon..
First Thoughts:
I read this book as part of a blog tour, although the Title and the book cover are not the most exciting things ever, for some reason when I read the description I just knew I had to read it!
The Main Character:
Wren Sullivan… I love that name for a girl! It is super cute!
Anyways, Wren is pretty cool… she is dealing with this whole mind reader thing as best as she can… and even when she finds out that because of that she is suppose to be killed… she’s ok with it because she knows its for the best. I wish she had a little bit more fight to her, but I am hoping in the next book that side of her starts to come out.
Love is in the Air:
Ever – now that is a weird name… I just couldn’t get use to the name at all throughout the whole story… but other then the weirdness of the name; he is a pretty awesome character as well. He is hot (odviously) and right from the beginning when he was suppose to do something horrific to Wren, you could tell that he didn’t really want to.
He is basically risking everything that he is to protect her which is pretty swoon worthy if you ask me.
Ending:
CLIFFHANGER!!! Ugh! Have I ever said how much I hate cliffhangers? Sure they make the next book that much better, but I hate being left like that because I don’t stop thinking about it until I get my hands on the next book (Which I know is the whole point of a cliffhanger but still!)
Final Thoughts:
Overall this was a pretty good book! There were a few little twists that kept it interesting. And the way it ended I have extremely high hopes for the next book in the series and will be anxiously awaiting its release!
August 22, 2012
I really enjoyed this story and I must continue to read the series to find the "rest of the story". Our young heroine, Wren Sullivan is a transfer student, aged 16 and she can, when looking at a person, read their mind/thoughts or see pictures of what they are thinking. At first I thought she was the typical snarky teenager who wanted no one to see her up close and personal. Then it became clear she had been hurt by her rare talent...sometimes what others think of you, is unnerving to say the least.
Then she meets the boy who she can't read, Ever Casey. His the most mysterious boy in school and he never speaks to anyone, but he starts being everywhere she is and saving her from death or injury. It doesn't take Wren long to figure there is no human way possible....So what is he? and how does he? Well that's the part you have to find for yourself, within the pages!
The characters are excellent...I could relate with Wren and her little group of friends, Ashley, Lindsey, Taylor and the guy folk, Josh, Marcus and several others. Ever is well defined and I could accept his confusion as the relationship between Wren and Ever grows. And I really loved Wrens mom, Caroline! She was a wonderful mom, consumed by her work and guilt ridden about being a single mom and doing her best to be there for Wren. It was a YA paranormal romance story and very sweetly written. The characters were well written and I enjoyed it. There was only one chapter that didn't fit real well and that was the explanation chapter by the older "OTHERS". There just wasn't sufficient explanation and that left me wanting, but I suspect that will come in the form of book Two, Never. I need to get out of these series, or I'll never complete my TBR pile....I give this book 4 winks! Thank you CJ! SO Good!
Then she meets the boy who she can't read, Ever Casey. His the most mysterious boy in school and he never speaks to anyone, but he starts being everywhere she is and saving her from death or injury. It doesn't take Wren long to figure there is no human way possible....So what is he? and how does he? Well that's the part you have to find for yourself, within the pages!
The characters are excellent...I could relate with Wren and her little group of friends, Ashley, Lindsey, Taylor and the guy folk, Josh, Marcus and several others. Ever is well defined and I could accept his confusion as the relationship between Wren and Ever grows. And I really loved Wrens mom, Caroline! She was a wonderful mom, consumed by her work and guilt ridden about being a single mom and doing her best to be there for Wren. It was a YA paranormal romance story and very sweetly written. The characters were well written and I enjoyed it. There was only one chapter that didn't fit real well and that was the explanation chapter by the older "OTHERS". There just wasn't sufficient explanation and that left me wanting, but I suspect that will come in the form of book Two, Never. I need to get out of these series, or I'll never complete my TBR pile....I give this book 4 winks! Thank you CJ! SO Good!
September 2, 2012
This was a pretty good book! The characters were nicely written! I liked reading from Wren's POV. It really helped me to understand her situation, from moving from one state to another, from moving to one school to another, and that's not an easy transition. I can relate to one of those scenarios; to have that feeling of starting a new school, and at first it could be hmm awkward or nerve wrecking, but Wren, whom is sorta shy at first, comes out of her shell, when she meets the right type of friends. Now...Ever, yes, that's the male interest, and I must say, I believe the name suits him. He was described pretty well and I can feel his standoffish demeanor, but when his emerald eyes first meet Wren's, well actually Wren doesn't quite remember because she wakes up a day or two later at the hospital. Interesting much? Apparently she had a scary but weird incident, that has to do with Ever, and after that, Wren has got her mind on some cute guy whom she can't see what he thinks of her. For her, that is a first, and oh I forget to mention that huh? Yeah, Wren can hear what other people think around her; she has to look into their eyes, but almost all the time, she does not have any interest in hearing what people have to say. All in all, I think this was a nice written story, with interesting events that keep you turning the pages, and when you're done, you are going to want to read the next book in this series, so look out for that one, when it comes out soon!
August 11, 2012
Overall Thoughts:
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Don't let the cover fool you!
For Ever is about 16 year old Wren Sullivan who just moves from California to Portland, Oregon. When she arrives, she's not surprised that she can read the minds of anyone that she makes eye contact with because she's been doing that for most of her life. But what she is surprised to find out is that a guy named Ever Casey is completely silent. She can't hear his thoughts, and it seems like he can hear hers instead.
When Wren is constantly put in danger, it seems like Wren is always there to save her but then goes right back to acting like the unemotional, stoic jerk that he was before. But what happens when Wren comes to the startling conclusion that he may not be completely human?
What I liked about this book:
I, personally, found a lot of myself in Wren. She's a little more negative than I am, but we're both pretty shy and laid-back people who don't like to be the center of attention so I liked that I could kind of relate to her.
What I disliked about this book:
For the first half of the book, Wren remains a complete enigma, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It was just drying me insane, trying to figure out what he is or what he could really do. All is revealed though!
Verdict:
This is a really easy read, with a completely novel plot!
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Don't let the cover fool you!
For Ever is about 16 year old Wren Sullivan who just moves from California to Portland, Oregon. When she arrives, she's not surprised that she can read the minds of anyone that she makes eye contact with because she's been doing that for most of her life. But what she is surprised to find out is that a guy named Ever Casey is completely silent. She can't hear his thoughts, and it seems like he can hear hers instead.
When Wren is constantly put in danger, it seems like Wren is always there to save her but then goes right back to acting like the unemotional, stoic jerk that he was before. But what happens when Wren comes to the startling conclusion that he may not be completely human?
What I liked about this book:
I, personally, found a lot of myself in Wren. She's a little more negative than I am, but we're both pretty shy and laid-back people who don't like to be the center of attention so I liked that I could kind of relate to her.
What I disliked about this book:
For the first half of the book, Wren remains a complete enigma, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It was just drying me insane, trying to figure out what he is or what he could really do. All is revealed though!
Verdict:
This is a really easy read, with a completely novel plot!
December 10, 2018
For Ever looked like a really interesting book when I found it on amazon. So I decided to go ahead and get it. It turned out to be okay, nothing too great, but not too bad either.
It starts with Wren having to move to Portland, Oregon with her mother after her parents get divorced. She has to start a new school, and on her second day something really strange happens when she looks into the eyes of Ever Casey. He has never spoken to anyone at the school, but all of a sudden he seems to be saving her life every time she turns around. She realizes that maybe he has some secrets of his own, and he seems to know hers.
I did enjoy this book. But the whole first half almost seemed extremely close to Twilight. Lots of things that happen to Wren happened in Twilight as well. But after about 50 % of the book, it takes a whole different turn. I enjoyed how it was different than a lot of books out there right now. And I really loved Wren. I thought it was so cool, how smart she was, and how she wasn't totally freaked out by Ever. Now the ending was horrible. I couldn't believe it ended like that, in a freaking cliffhanger. Grr it just really frustrated me. Now I'm not sure that I want to continue reading this story, but my favorite thing about the book was Wren. I love character's like her, and she truly made the story worth reading!
It starts with Wren having to move to Portland, Oregon with her mother after her parents get divorced. She has to start a new school, and on her second day something really strange happens when she looks into the eyes of Ever Casey. He has never spoken to anyone at the school, but all of a sudden he seems to be saving her life every time she turns around. She realizes that maybe he has some secrets of his own, and he seems to know hers.
I did enjoy this book. But the whole first half almost seemed extremely close to Twilight. Lots of things that happen to Wren happened in Twilight as well. But after about 50 % of the book, it takes a whole different turn. I enjoyed how it was different than a lot of books out there right now. And I really loved Wren. I thought it was so cool, how smart she was, and how she wasn't totally freaked out by Ever. Now the ending was horrible. I couldn't believe it ended like that, in a freaking cliffhanger. Grr it just really frustrated me. Now I'm not sure that I want to continue reading this story, but my favorite thing about the book was Wren. I love character's like her, and she truly made the story worth reading!
December 18, 2015
I cringe when ever I see a reference to another book in a book. It just annoys me, its like if I wanted to read that book I'd read that book.
Also referencing a book you're pretty much copying is kind of stupid.
I loved the fact this was a mind reading book, you very rarely or in my case I very rarely find mind reading books, I'm not sure why, I've managed to find telepathic abilities in so far 3 main characters in 3 different books now one after the other. But before I couldn't find any so when I found this book I was pretty excited. A girl that can read minds without meaning to? Oh this could be cool.
It was a let down I mean some mind reading is that, probably most of it is in the first 20% of the book and after that it just fizzles out. She is obsessed with Ever, like we are talking Bella from Twilight obsessed. And it was about as endearing in that book as it was in this book, meaning not very much so I must admit I got to the point I was reading this book to help me sleep - no joke.
The story line is good, but there is too much mystery for something so glaringly obvious. At least Edward and Jacob had the back bone to explain crap to Bella before crap got too scary.
This book just left a bad taste in my mouth and I was left so disappointed. This book could have been amazing.
Also referencing a book you're pretty much copying is kind of stupid.
I loved the fact this was a mind reading book, you very rarely or in my case I very rarely find mind reading books, I'm not sure why, I've managed to find telepathic abilities in so far 3 main characters in 3 different books now one after the other. But before I couldn't find any so when I found this book I was pretty excited. A girl that can read minds without meaning to? Oh this could be cool.
It was a let down I mean some mind reading is that, probably most of it is in the first 20% of the book and after that it just fizzles out. She is obsessed with Ever, like we are talking Bella from Twilight obsessed. And it was about as endearing in that book as it was in this book, meaning not very much so I must admit I got to the point I was reading this book to help me sleep - no joke.
The story line is good, but there is too much mystery for something so glaringly obvious. At least Edward and Jacob had the back bone to explain crap to Bella before crap got too scary.
This book just left a bad taste in my mouth and I was left so disappointed. This book could have been amazing.
November 28, 2012
I REALLY enjoyed this book!
At a time when just about everything written for Young Adults is about vampires, werewolves, zombies or angels, it's more than refreshing to find something completely original!
Wren & Ever are two characters you can't help but become emotionally involved with. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, wondering what would happen next, not to mention wondering what the future would hold for them long after I finished the book! (All this over fictional characters!) Safe to say, I was absolutely invested in this story!
Thankfully this is book one in a trilogy, and the second book, "Never" is already out. (And I enjoyed book two even more than book one!)
Give this excellent series a chance, you'll be more than glad you did! It's exceptionally well written, has beautifully developed characters and gets your attention from page one!
Can't wait for book three!
At a time when just about everything written for Young Adults is about vampires, werewolves, zombies or angels, it's more than refreshing to find something completely original!
Wren & Ever are two characters you can't help but become emotionally involved with. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading it, wondering what would happen next, not to mention wondering what the future would hold for them long after I finished the book! (All this over fictional characters!) Safe to say, I was absolutely invested in this story!
Thankfully this is book one in a trilogy, and the second book, "Never" is already out. (And I enjoyed book two even more than book one!)
Give this excellent series a chance, you'll be more than glad you did! It's exceptionally well written, has beautifully developed characters and gets your attention from page one!
Can't wait for book three!
January 23, 2016
When I saw the title and the cover for For Ever , I was scared that I would end up reading the book and finding out that it would be a disappointing story of two teens promising each other forever. I am so thankful that I was wrong.
Even though Wren is the main character, I need to talk about Ever first. Ever Casey is a mysterious male character written in the proper way. Valle omitted the stereotypical scenes of the male love interest treating the main female character with deplorable manners. Instead of the usual Young Adult genre plot that consists of the male yelling, “STAY AWAY FROM ME. DON’T YOU GET IT? I’M BAD FOR YOU. I WILL HURT YOU.” (which is actually terrifying and I have to say, I would stay away) until he just “can’t stay away anymore” because he “loves” her, and all is suddenly forgiven, Valle has Ever chooses an effectively mysterious path...
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Even though Wren is the main character, I need to talk about Ever first. Ever Casey is a mysterious male character written in the proper way. Valle omitted the stereotypical scenes of the male love interest treating the main female character with deplorable manners. Instead of the usual Young Adult genre plot that consists of the male yelling, “STAY AWAY FROM ME. DON’T YOU GET IT? I’M BAD FOR YOU. I WILL HURT YOU.” (which is actually terrifying and I have to say, I would stay away) until he just “can’t stay away anymore” because he “loves” her, and all is suddenly forgiven, Valle has Ever chooses an effectively mysterious path...
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March 26, 2013
I really didn't like this book at all. I admit that at some points, I may have had a glimmer of hope but it soon evaporated.
There was just way too many similarities to Twilight, that it was actually so frustrating!
I'll outline a few:
- mind reading (check)
- guy that doesn't socialise with anyone until her (check)
- rescuing from car crash (check)
- rescuing from group of men (check)
- shopping for dresses with friends, wonders off, he then takes her for dinner where only she eats (check)
Seriously there is so much more. If it were just a little similar i would have been able to cope but this was unbelievable.
I wish I could have liked this book..but it just didnt happen. And I certainly will not be reading the sequel.
There was just way too many similarities to Twilight, that it was actually so frustrating!
I'll outline a few:
- mind reading (check)
- guy that doesn't socialise with anyone until her (check)
- rescuing from car crash (check)
- rescuing from group of men (check)
- shopping for dresses with friends, wonders off, he then takes her for dinner where only she eats (check)
Seriously there is so much more. If it were just a little similar i would have been able to cope but this was unbelievable.
I wish I could have liked this book..but it just didnt happen. And I certainly will not be reading the sequel.
July 16, 2012
This book, I swear to you, was written almost word-for-word from Twilight. I am a twilight lover, but the characters, events, and drama all seems just like twilight redone. The execution of the plot and characters (once we meet them) is good. I like the idea of the book and the idea of what type of paranormal character that Ever is, I just wish the "meat" of the book was more original. Overall, I will probably read the second book in the series if I remember it (which is debatable).
August 20, 2012
Wren has a special gift, she can hear others thoughts. Everyone’s thoughts, except Ever Casey. Although a bit short, this was a great story about coming of age and accepting others being different. It was creatively written with aspects I found unpredictable. This story had interesting twists, and an unexpected ending that leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait for Book 2 to see what happens next with Wren.
January 17, 2013
Decent. No vamps, weres, Greek gods or fallen angels. Bonus points for that! Lots of high school stuff. I like the good relationship with the mom. I think sometimes these ya books get carried away with always having dis functional parental relationship- some of us had decent parents folk- just saying- refreshing to have a good relationship. And she spends a healthy amount of time AWAY from the love interest and with the rest of her life. That is approved!
January 20, 2015
In the beginning, it followed the plot line of Twilight so much so that I almost stopped reading it. Because, let's be honest, reading Twilight once is enough for several lifetimes. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see how it began to become it's own novel. I ended up liking it, even if it did have a strong resemblance to Twilight in the beginning. If you can get past that, it is a good read.
January 9, 2016
Wren Ever
Wren was worried that she wouldn't like her new school. Coming to Oregon, she not only had to start a new school, she had to completely accept her parents divorce. She understood that her mom had to move there because of her job, but starting over was very difficult. Wren could read minds, she hoped that it wouldn't stop her from making new friends. When Wren meets Ever, she was stunned to realize that he's could read minds too.
Wren was worried that she wouldn't like her new school. Coming to Oregon, she not only had to start a new school, she had to completely accept her parents divorce. She understood that her mom had to move there because of her job, but starting over was very difficult. Wren could read minds, she hoped that it wouldn't stop her from making new friends. When Wren meets Ever, she was stunned to realize that he's could read minds too.
December 29, 2014
I liked this story. However, it is extraordinarily similar to Twilight. I mean, earily similar. This author has changed character's names, sequence of events, and switched the overall story from vampires to guardians/demons. It's obvious that the author clearly took liberties to mimic the Twilight story without using outright plagiarism.
I wish it were a little more original.
I wish it were a little more original.
February 16, 2012
Ended too soon for me. Liked the characters would read another book if the author makes it a series, is building up to more.
March 7, 2012
Ending killed it for me....
April 8, 2012
The only problem with this book was that the author didn't talk about the villan till the very end. This book really only had alot of drama and romance, but somehow I still found it entertaining
May 31, 2012
It wasn't as close to twilight as some reviewers made it out to be. It was enjoyable, but I HATED how it ended! I am not a very patient person, and I want to read it now.
July 5, 2012
Stupid cliffhangers... other than that, can't wait til the next one!
July 18, 2012
Review to come August 10th:)
August 3, 2012
Review to follow for blog tour.
August 29, 2012
Review to come
December 5, 2012
I enjoyed this book.
July 3, 2016
DNF; Every few paragraphs, I just found myself thinking 'This is right out of Twilight'. Mysterious characters who keep to themselves. Telepathy. Immortals. Bored!
December 29, 2014
Awesome read
Kept me up all night reading it was truly a joy and I can't wait to see what happens next
Kept me up all night reading it was truly a joy and I can't wait to see what happens next
January 27, 2015
nicely written. ...but it's twilight. ..seriously.
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