Tutored in Love

by Barbara J. Adamson

Grace Ebert is focused on graduating college and launching her career as a recreational therapist, but one monumental challenge stands in her math. Desperate for help as she struggles to complete her final college course, she hires Noah Jennings to tutor her. Naturally outgoing, Grace is determined to get to know the surly math whiz, but when she pushes too hard for connection, Noah makes it painfully clear that they will never be friends and cuts ties with her. Noah feels his rejection of Grace’s friendship is perfectly justified, but when he’s unexpectedly stuck working with her again, he can’t help but admire her caring heart and determination. As Noah addresses his mental health and Grace confronts her guilt, they form an undeniable bond over the similarity of their haunting grief; still, they must resolve the volatile past that stands between them if they hope to build a future together.

Genres: Romance, Clean Romance, Contemporary, Audiobook, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Lds Fiction

328 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2023

Reviews

[Katie (hiding in the pages) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This debut novel is divided into three parts and slowly builds steam as it progresses towards growth.

1️⃣Act I shows us Grace, who desperately needs to pass a college math class, being tutored by Noah, who desperately needs the money. There’s a bit of a grumpy/sunshine business relationship in the beginning. Grace comes off as a little immature and flighty, but she’s still young and inexperienced in life.

2️⃣Act II was interesting, as they reconnected in Mexico working on a service for an orphanage. It was fun to watch them develop a tentative friendship, but all kinds of secrets from their pasts are revealed here and a lot of character growth results, especially for Noah, as this section focuses more on his life experiences.

3️⃣The final act reconnects this duo once again as they are settling into careers and have intersecting lives with obstacles keeping attraction at bay. Reading more like a women’s fiction, with hazy love triangles, misty attraction, outdoor activities with groups of friends and self-exploration, this book is full of longing, multiple chances and finding the good in life by moving on past the difficult things. I love the reminder that life is all about the timing.

Content: barely there romance; mild talk of religious things (no preaching); talk of off-page alcoholism and death

*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

[Genesis (geny.reads) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I believe this book wasn’t for me. There were a few of things that I enjoyed, like the authors voice and the concept of the plot. I also liked the twist In the story.

In the end, I had a hard time connecting with the characters and found it difficult to be invested in the story. I found myself skipping pages of interactions because they just didn’t hold my attention. And I felt like the romance factor did not really kick in for the main couple until the last section of the book. I really wanted to see more of them together than what was shown.

I do believe this book could work for the right audience - but unfortunately was not for me.

**I received a complementary electronic copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Covenant communications for my copy

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

(3.5 Stars) It has been a while since I have read a contemporary romance set in a religious environment. This is a college setting where there are bible study classes, attending church in the norm as is going to activities planned by the Young Christians Serve committee. While there is no denomination mentioned, if you live in Utah (as I do) and have a child who graduated from BYU (as I do), I could easily envision the fictional campus. With all that being said religion isn’t the focus and attending church is more a place to meet others of similar values. No one is party happy or has vices.

The story is told from the POV of Grace Ebert and Noah Jennings. And in a switch up the first half of the novel is from her view and the second half from his. Without giving away spoilers Noah is Grace’s math tutor. And since it is mentioned in the blurb they both are dealing with grief that impacts their fields of study and their dating lives. Grace and Noah are well developed characters and there is growth for both of them during the book. Occasional lines would knock me out of the story. The rant Grace throws at her best friend's crush about attraction being a gift not sin made me laugh so hard I stopped everyone in the room to hear it. (I don’t think that was the author's intent.) I did love the biking trip near Moab, Utah, having hiked there many times. This is a sweet and wholesome story with no big angst even though both MCs have felt grief. I especially think Christian romance readers will enjoy this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for the ARC and I am leaving an honest review.

[Maddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in two days. I couldn’t put it down. This was Barbara’s first published novel and I look forward to seeing what other books she will come out with. I usually go for regency novels but this one intrigued me so I gave it a shot and I’m so glad I did. I empathized with Grace so much and Noah as well. Life isn’t easy and they both had to face their past, their personal challenges and overcome their fears in order to come together. The slow burn was killing me lol. But it only made me want to continue reading on to see how it ended. Spoiler alert… it was a great ending. This book was funny, gave elements of Christianity, discussed mental health problems and had some aspects of high adventuring. It was a nice change of pace from my usual reads.

[Alisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm glad I finished this though I contemplated not finishing it at times since it about drove me crazy. That being said, I would say that it is a good representation of modern day romance. It was such a roller coaster and just when you think it's going to work out, it takes the main characters a while to figure things out. I did like how it showed they each had to go on a self-journey to improve themselves and overcome personal issues and how we need to become the person you would want to marry. How they said they weren't ready at the time they met... I tried to recommend it to my daughter of what not to do or what red flags to look for. Considering all that though, I decided I really like sappy romances where they don't need self-discovery before finding love.

[Crystal (Books Are Sanity!!!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tutored in Love is a contemporary Christian fiction novel set on a college campus. Grace needs a math tutor and her tutor is super cute but so serious and not very warm towards her. Could she ever get her tutor to lighten up and smile?

I really enjoyed the depth to this story. It wasn’t just a romance novel, there was so much more to it than romance and dating. Noah and Grace both had emotional issues and things from their past that they needed to work on. It really made me relate to the characters because they had real problems and needed to work on themselves. It made me relate to the characters in a unique way. The Christian theme was just right, not too much but enough to know the characters had faith that was important to them. Overall this is a great debut novel by Adamson and I look forward to reading more from her.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Krystle]

I liked the book as a whole and felt it was a fast read. I typically stay away from spoilers or saying much about the content of a book but I think it’s necessary as this book will do best with a specific crowd.
I think it’s helpful to know that this story doesn’t immediately jump into the romance. It doesn’t meet it in the middle either. It’s definitely an individual character development long before it becomes a relationship.

I will say that the ending was my favorite part. It made me love it as a whole. Definitely not bad for a debut author.




Some thoughts on why this book isn’t for everyone:

There were a few nuances that won’t appeal to the general public. Even though I understood them and where they were coming from they didn’t work for me. They fell into the stereo types and toxic culture I think we need to work away from.

Thankfully the book didn’t end half way.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grace and Noah are fantastic characters with lots of depth. I loved seeing their growth throughout the book. There are fun situations and great chemistry. I loved the dual points of view as well. I also really liked that the book took place over a longer time period to allow the growth of the characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

[Heidi Robbins (Heidi Reads...) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talk about getting off on the wrong foot! Grace and Noah begin on a disastrous blind double date, and then meet years later for tutoring sessions- but she doesn't remember him. Even though Noah takes grump to the next level, they are attracted to each other and form a slight friendship... which Noah burns to the ground. It was interesting how much of the book is spent with them not together, but showing them go through their own separate lives, which then randomly intersect. Serving on a mission trip in Mexico gives them a second chance, but outside forces intervene. More life happens, and then a third chance is sought by Noah, when it's almost too late. I wasn't feeling fully connected to the characters, but I appreciated that the author sensitively handled themes of grief, mental health, judging, and forgiveness. The difficulties in their early interactions made the reconciliation that much sweeter in the end, and both Grace and Noah go through so much character growth.

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

[Mara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grace only needs to pass one more math class to graduate and receive her degree in recreational therapy, but the tutor a friend recommended has a family emergency and is out of town. Thankfully Noah is there to take over as a tutor and help Grace, but she can't seem to crack his standoffish shell. When the tutoring ends we find out why Noah is so cool towards Grace, but when they come upon each other unexpectedly a few months later during a church service project he begins to see her differently.

I liked the way the author arranged the book in three parts: Grace, Noah, Grace & Noah. It really helped to get to know the characters. Both Grace and Noah had hidden pains resulting in words and actions that could easily be misunderstood by those unaware of their histories. I enjoyed watching Grace and Noah's individual growth during the course of the book, especially as Noah got to learn more about Grace and the work she did.

To me, this felt more like women's fiction that a romance because the romance between the main characters didn't happen until almost the end of the book, so if you enjoy a slow-burn romance this definitely fits that category.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5* This was an interesting read. Definitely more women fiction though romance though. It's in three parts, which was a little different. Both main characters have a lot of learning and growing that takes place in this book. For me it got bogged down in a few places and I wanted the story to move along faster. I guess that's because I was expecting a romance and that didn't really happen. At times I really disliked both characters, but by the end they were likable and I was happy for the growth they'd made.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this whole premise, but it took soooo long to get to the Love! Nevertheless the writing was lovely and the characters were fun to follow. It felt more like a women's/men's fiction. Which I actually love,,. I thought it was a lovely story of change and following your heart!

[Kimberlee Crismon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!!! The constant run ins between the two love interests was so good and I loved the whole premise of the book. I’ve already recommended it to several people and am excited to read more from this author.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was adorable! While I did really enjoy the story and the progression of Grace and Noah, it was such a slow burn. It took soooooo long. I would have enjoyed them getting together a bit sooner.

[Tiffany]

Enjoyable debut novel!

[Tiffany (Work Kids N Books) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this story! So much so, that when a highly anticipated “several months” hold came through on Libby, I finished this one first. That is saying A LOT.

I adore Noah and Grace! I love that this isn’t a simple love story, but a story on how love can grow and adapt. This will be a reread for sure.

[Dakota Strong · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normally don’t love listening to audiobooks- I just feel like I don’t connect to them as much- but I cried at the end of this book with happy tears and I don’t know if I’ve ever done that. This book was just so sweet, heart warming, and heart healing, with wonderful character development, and a tense slow burn that ended perfectly. I am going to buy the physical book immediately because this is one of my favorite reads this year and if it affected me this much in audio form, I’m definitely going to reread in physical form. LOVE IT!!!

[Shauna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is broken into different parts. I felt like it could have been much shorter and still work. Noah and Grace meet in a blind date and it doesn’t go well. Their continued interactions are less than ideal with ole Ty of misunderstandings. I liked Grace. She grew and became a lovely person. Noah took awhile to like and had much more growth needed. It reads more like a women’s fiction with romance in the side. There a is happily ever after that is so satisfying. Definitely a clean read story about second and third chances. Though this is a debut novel I am looking forward to seeing what else this author will write.

[Shayla Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The first time I saw you, you took my
breath away."

Grace and Noah are opposites of each other! Grace sees the bright side to everything and can find humor in the worst situation. Noah is a bit of a grump with a good heart and a difficult upbringing. Each bringing out the best in each other together and over a series of time.

“I've watched you walk out of my life more than once, and I don't ever want that to happen again."

This is a sweet clean romance that shows how chance encounters can lead to something more. Both Grace and Noah take us on a journey in this story with heart-searching and growth. You can’t but help cheer them on, and hope they can have their own happily there after, as they make a great pair together!

“I want to share every moment with you, spend the rest of my life and beyond learning with you."

Thank you Barbara J. Adamson for sharing your novel with me. This book dear friends, is worth-reading!!

[Taylor Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good afternoon read for me. I loved the dual POVs throughout - especially in the last part of the book, and I loved Grace and Noah as characters. I thought they were well fleshed out and had great character development as the book progressed. Definitely would recommend!

Also a thank you for an advanced readers copy of the book to review!

[Voyage · Rating 4 out of 5]

The very first good thing I have to say about this book is that the official summary doesn't reveal too much, and that's great! It provides just enough information to give the reader an idea of what to expect, but there's a lot more than that in that book. That's also the reason why I don't want to talk about the plot too much, as I don't want to reveal too much.
Instead, I'll make a list of what I liked the most and the least.

What I liked:
- the characters: I liked Grace and Noah, especially as I got to know them and see them grow.
- the amazing but believable evolution of the characters. The books takes place over more than a few months, which gives time to Grace and Noah to gain maturity, grow through therapy, realise their mistakes, etc. which is nice
- the rather realistic relationship Grace and Noah have: no insta love here, theirs is a complicated and raw relationship, with its ups and downs and its doubts...
- the mostly positive, realistic portrayal of family and friends relationships
- the unexpected turnaround between the two protagonists
- the focus on a time of life that is rarely talked about in books: the transition between university to adult/working life (I am right in there, so I appreciated it!)

What I disliked:
- the super slow beginning (I especially didn't enjoy the first chapter, and didn't see its interest until later in the book)
- the pace: at the end of Part One, I thought the book was nearly over. Thankfully, Part Two was much better and much stronger emotionally (although not necessarily romantically), but the book is tooooo long (328 pages) and gets lost in small details
- the love triangles: they're not strong (as in, it's clear they aren't real love interest), but they're there, and it's a bit annoying
- not as "universal" a book as I would have liked, notably a very Christian-American view on volunteering abroad (which is nowadays more frowned upon internationally) + a tiny bit too much of a Church element in there, but thankfully zero preaching about faith etc. :)

What I have mixed feelings about:
- the romance: there's a lot of unresolved issues between the both of them for most of the book which prevents the protagonists to love each other, so while the book focuses on their (ultimately romantic) relationship, the actual romance doesn't take much place at all
- the alternating POVs: the choice makes sense, but it wasn't always masterfully done (something I wasn't sure who was talking) and sometimes put too much focus on one side of the story

Overall, the book was well written, and despite some problems with the pace, plot, etc. it was a very enjoyable read and I had a hard time putting it down at times.
I'd give it 3.75 stars to be precise, a tiny bit under 4 ;)

*I received an eARC in exchange for my honest opinion*

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute book! I loved the storyline and the characters. Highly recommend!

I just reviewed Tutored in Love by Barbara J. Adamson. #TutoredinLove #NetGalley

[Kirsty Hoggons · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book from NetGalley.

I'm only a few pages into this book and I'm already annoyed with Grace. The obsession with a guy having to be 6 foot, and her instant annoyance at her sister because this guy is the same height as her - it's so ridiculous. There is a huge shortage of good guys out there, at least give the guy a chance to say a few words.

With the Ivy and Dave scenario, she's upset with Dave because he went home to visit his parents after Ivy is the one that kissed him?! Again, annoying. I understand taking your friend's side but come on. Grace gets better throughout the book but this is still annoying.

28% of the way into the book I feel like a lot has already happened. It's making me wonder how much more can actually happen, although talking about her brothers is making me think.

I do actually feel a bit bad for Grace when she finds out about Noah. He really did lie to her for 3 months, but also, the fact that she didn't recognise him shows how little attention she paid to him in the first place.

And now we're on Part Two from Noah's point of view - I love these. But after a while... I regret saying I love this. I'm not even halfway through the book. This book is now taking forever. I feel like the concept is good but it could definitely have been cut down a bit.

This book had a nice concept but it was far too long. Too much happened. Maybe it should have been two separate books.

[Amanda Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tutored in Love is filled with clever dialogue, well rounded characters, and a slow burn romance that keeps you turning the pages. Both characters have much to learn and Adamson takes the reader on the delightful journey as both Grace and Noah learn to be better versions of themselves. Well done, Adamson, on a fun, smart, and heartfelt story

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deep and touching story of overcoming past hurts and learning to move forward, this book was extremely realistic and had a sweet romance at the end.
I’m going to be honest, I would not go into this book expecting a swoony romance right out the door, though it definitely has romance and the ending itself will give you all the feels. It’s more about the personal experiences these two main characters have and how that shapes and molds them and brings them to the place where they are ready for that happily ever after kind of relationship.
I personally loved this book, but I knew going into it to expect some women’s fiction vibes and a slow burn when it came to the romance; I would definitely recommend readers have that type of expectation so you can truly appreciate the beautiful story that this book is.
Told in three parts, I thought the way the author approached telling this story was really creative and gave justice to both Grace and Noah as the main characters to allow the reader to really grasp what the struggles they were both facing and overcoming. The way it all worked out and transitioned made Part Three even more impactful to me.

Part One: this is women’s fiction with growth for Grace facing mental health and emotional challenges from the loss of her brother in the past. Told in Grace’s perspective in first person, at first, I thought she was a bit proud and rough, but as the chapters went by, I found myself understanding where she was coming from and I learned to appreciate the sunshine of her personality and effort she was putting forth to change her previous behavior. I learned to have grace for Grace and came to really like her character by the end of this section.

Part Two: this shifts to Noah’s perspective, third person. We see that Noah fell first, but he used her dismissal to hold onto other baggage. There was such relatable anxiety representation and I love how the author presented Noah’s history and how it had affected his present and choices. I was grateful to see inside his head and heart and loved that we got his perspective.

Part Three: told now in both POVs, this is where the romance really came into play. I love how they both needed to be ready and heal on their own before entering into a relationship. They both had to accept their pasts and themselves and choose to move on and move forward. The timing of needing to be ready for each other was excellent and I loved that aspect of the story, it was so realistic. I also enjoyed the interactions in this section of the story and that the romance blossomed more and more. Yes, it was slow in coming, but the timeline really gave a valid foundation to their romance in my opinion and I was here for their love story especially at the end.

Overall, I found this book to be refreshing as it wasn’t a cookie cutter of a lot of other stories out there. It definitely is a blend of women’s fiction (and men’s fiction in Noah’s case if that’s a thing?) with a slow burn/second chance romance that will have you hoping and cheering for Grace and Noah to finally get together and have that happy ever after. The writing itself was superb and I would not have thought this was a debut based on how well everything flowed together. I will definitely be reading more by this author.
I received an advancer reader copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Content spoiler: death of a parent, death of a sibling, mental health, and anxiety representation.

[Courtney Bell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall 3.5 stars for this debut author and her first published book. Initially, before even starting this book I figured this would be the classic girl falls in love with her tutor, some big event happens in the middle and they would eventually have a HEA. However, initially upon meeting the main female character Grace, I did not like her. She appears to be shallow, surface level, indifferent towards other and comes across rude (which I believe, after finishing the book was the intent of the author for you to feel this way towards Grace). However once you learn exactly what she was going through right before we meet Grace you can understand her mental state a bit more and why she was the way she was. Her growth throughout the story (and how much I enjoyed reading and "witnessing" her growth) actually surprised me how invested I was.

Noah hasn't had an easy life and ends up becoming Grace's math tutor. He finds her self centered and rude and has no desire to talk to her about anything other than math. Initially I liked Noah and I was rooting for him, until the unexpected twist (which I did not see coming in and left so surprised but in a good way) and the way he handled that situation. It was clear that he himself had growing to do with the way he handled it.

It's not until they both find themselves on a service trip in Mexico where they realize they're just two lost individuals trying to find their way and from the outside looking in you truly have no idea what someone is going through and their story truly shows that.

I did not realize that this book a quasi-Christian book however the denomination isn't mentioned however there are mentions of bible study classes, attending church, and going to activities planned by the Young Christians Serve committee. While these things are mentioned I do not feel like it overwhelmed the story or that religion was the main focus.

**I received a complementary electronic copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Covenant communications for my copy

[Kylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, I think this book needed a different name. I went in with expectations that definitely didn't match what was about to come.

This was a really fun story that took so many turns I was not expecting it to take, and covering so much about how to have healthy relationships. I also really liked how religion was fit into the story in a way that didn't feel pushy or unnatural. Maybe that's because I'm a Christian single who's used to going to activities and spending time with other Christians, but it felt natural and was so nice to see representation that most YA books don't give. I also LOVED getting to see characters fix miscommunication issues in ways that many stories don't show. Sooooo satisfying!

I feel bad giving a 3 star rating because I grew attached to the characters but I'm real particular about my ratings and couldn't justify giving one any higher.
The instant the POV switched for the first time I knew I was going to have a problem. I was invested in the story up until that part (though maybe a bit irked that so much of the story line was focused on things other than the love interest). I had a hard time with the POV switches and their consistency (or lack thereof). There was a lot of telling rather than showing and that bothered me. So many of the swoony moments were told later as the narrator looked back in it, making it impossible to feel what they were feeling. And the time jumps were a struggle for me as well.

Overall, I loved the premise and the characters and would definitely recommend people to give a try if they love a wholesome Christian romance! But it wasn't about someone falling for their tutor. That was just one of many pieces in a story that was almost as all over the place as my review has been and didn't give enough time to the couple for my liking.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable and unique debut.

This book is written in the most unique format I’ve possibly ever seen. Told in three parts, the first section is written from the POV of Grace, with the second being told from Noah’s POV. The final section is dual perspective. The sections are linear in the timeline, so we get several months from Grace, with the following several months from Noah’s voice, and finally get thoughts from each.

This book is more women’s fiction/men’s fiction than romance (is men’s fiction a thing? Because it is in this book), though we do get some near the end. I’d say that each section, with its respective POV, almost reads like a different genre. The first being women’s fiction, the second men’s fiction, and the third romance.

I really liked the character arcs in this book. It’s a highly character driven book, and both Grace and Noah have a lot of growing up to do. And I love that they do so. They both have hard things happen to them, and learn the hard way through a couple of things about the wrong ways to process their emotions and feelings.

Noah’s character development was my favorite of the two. I feel like he went the furthest, because he had the farthest to go. I really liked where he ended up. I didn’t really like him much at first, but I was a fan by the end.

The math tutoring was a fun element to this story that I really liked. I relate to Grace in some ways because I am also terrible at math and also needed math tutoring during my college years (though I got mine over with right away, rather than waiting until the end).

If you enjoy women’s fiction style writing and really wide character arcs, I would recommend this book.

**Many thanks to the author and publisher for the copy of the book. These thoughts and opinions belong only to me.

[TinyVenusAfterDark]

A Mixed Bag of Emotions

Rating: ⭐⭐✩✩✩ (2.5 stars)

I stumbled upon "Tutored in Love" by Barbara J. Adamson on NetGalley and was initially drawn in by its intriguing synopsis. While the book had its merits, it ultimately fell short of my expectations.

There were certainly aspects I appreciated, such as the author's distinctive voice and the intriguing concept of the plot. The twist in the story added a layer of excitement that kept me engaged.

However, my struggle to connect with the characters significantly impacted my overall enjoyment. Despite the admirable efforts to build a connection between Grace and Noah, I found myself skipping through pages of their interactions due to a lack of engagement. The romance, a key element in the narrative, felt somewhat forced and didn't truly blossom until the final section of the book. I was left yearning for more meaningful moments between the main couple, as their relationship seemed to take a backseat for much of the story.

The synopsis promised a tale of personal growth, mental health, and the overcoming of past traumas. While these themes were present, the execution left me wanting more depth and exploration. The characters' journey felt somewhat rushed, hindering the emotional impact that could have been achieved with a more gradual and nuanced development.

In the end, "Tutored in Love" had its moments, but the disconnect I felt with the characters and the delayed emergence of the romance prevented it from leaving a lasting impression. It might resonate better with readers who enjoy a slower burn and can overlook pacing issues.

[Mattie (Honeycomb Stories) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a bit of a tricky book for me to review. There was so much to love about this novel but also a few things I wasn’t so sure about.

Let’s start with the things I loved.

I really appreciated that our leading lady, Grace, is a mature college student. When I found out that part of the book occurs in a college setting I was a little nervous about the maturity level of our main characters. But I’m happy to report that Grace is mature and not overly dramatic at all. Her thoughts are super entertaining at times and will definitely give you a good laugh. Not too serious and not too dramatic. A good mix of both.

I also really loved that we got to know Noah, our main man, in part two. In part one he kind of comes off as serious and a bit arrogant. I absolutely love that we get his perspective, and his side of the story, in part two. I ended up really loving Noah. He may have been my favorite character in the whole book.

The main thing that I struggled with was pacing. Some sections of the story seemed long and I felt like I was waiting for something to happen. The story was fairly easy to read and get lost in but some moments seemed to stretch a little long. Does that make sense? Like I was intrigued and knew that something was going to happen so I wanted to keep reading, the something just took a little long to arrive.

I’m still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about this novel overall BUT if it sounds interesting to you I highly recommend reading it. It may be a novel that you love but you’ll never know unless you dive into the story.

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