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The Jamieson Collection #2
Snapshot
Marti Hunter hates rockers and anything remotely related to the rock-and-roll lifestyle. She thought she’d left that all behind, along with her drug-addicted mother and absent-minded rock legend father. Now she lives with her grandmother, and Marti’s life is finally normal. Just the way she likes it.
For Adam Jamieson, normal is not possible. He is the genius guitar player of the band Jamieson. He’s ecstatic to finally get a two-week break from his micromanaged life and a chance to hang with regular teens. Adam’s shaving off his trademark curls and going undercover.
But when Marti, the reluctant rock princess, and Adam, the undercover guitar wizard, meet, sparks fly in more ways than one. They spend their time alternating between making out and driving each other crazy. But their summer adventures of skinny dipping, storm watching, and stolen kisses are brought to a halt when tragedy strikes.
Suddenly, they’re on opposite sides of the country, just when they need each other the most. Can Marti survive life with her dad and his vicious girlfriend? Will Adam get so fed up with his over-managed life and controlling parents that he quits the band?
Snapshot. A moment in time that changes two people forever.
For Adam Jamieson, normal is not possible. He is the genius guitar player of the band Jamieson. He’s ecstatic to finally get a two-week break from his micromanaged life and a chance to hang with regular teens. Adam’s shaving off his trademark curls and going undercover.
But when Marti, the reluctant rock princess, and Adam, the undercover guitar wizard, meet, sparks fly in more ways than one. They spend their time alternating between making out and driving each other crazy. But their summer adventures of skinny dipping, storm watching, and stolen kisses are brought to a halt when tragedy strikes.
Suddenly, they’re on opposite sides of the country, just when they need each other the most. Can Marti survive life with her dad and his vicious girlfriend? Will Adam get so fed up with his over-managed life and controlling parents that he quits the band?
Snapshot. A moment in time that changes two people forever.
340 pages, ebook
First published June 10, 2012
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About the author
Angie Stanton
32 books910 followersAngie Stanton is a life-long daydreamer who grew up with her hands on a book and her head in the clouds. As an adult, she’s put her talent to good use writing award winning contemporary fiction about life, love, and the adventures that follow.
Angie has a Journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin and is the best selling author of Waking in Time, If Ever, Rock and a Hard Place, Snapshot, Royally Lost, Under the Spotlight, Snowed Over, and Love ‘em or Leave ‘em.
Angie is a proud winner of a Midwest Book Award for Waking in Time.
Waking in Time is also a finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards as is her book If Ever and Love 'em or Leave 'em.
In her spare time, Angie sneaks off to New York City to enjoy the best entertainment experience on earth, Broadway. She is currently working on a series of Broadway-themed books, and is a contributing writer to BroadwayWorld.com.
Angie’s latest release is If Ever, a sexy, playful love story spanning from LA to New York and London.
For more information on Angie and her books, please visit:
www.angiestanton.com
Facebook.com/AngieStantonAuthor
Twitter: @angie_stanton
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Angie has a Journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin and is the best selling author of Waking in Time, If Ever, Rock and a Hard Place, Snapshot, Royally Lost, Under the Spotlight, Snowed Over, and Love ‘em or Leave ‘em.
Angie is a proud winner of a Midwest Book Award for Waking in Time.
Waking in Time is also a finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards as is her book If Ever and Love 'em or Leave 'em.
In her spare time, Angie sneaks off to New York City to enjoy the best entertainment experience on earth, Broadway. She is currently working on a series of Broadway-themed books, and is a contributing writer to BroadwayWorld.com.
Angie’s latest release is If Ever, a sexy, playful love story spanning from LA to New York and London.
For more information on Angie and her books, please visit:
www.angiestanton.com
Facebook.com/AngieStantonAuthor
Twitter: @angie_stanton
Instagram angiestanton_author.
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January 24, 2013I actually finished this book the day after I started it. I've just been too busy to update Goodreads. I loved this story. I was always a fan of Rock and a Hard Place but this story was even better. It made me get flutters in my stomach, made me nervous, made me cry, and made me cheer. I highly suggest it!!
May 9, 2015
"It's okay, this is the safe time of the month." She wanted him so bad and couldn't let anything stop them.
This was a YA contemporary romance about the second Jamieson brother – Adam.
The characters in this made some silly decisions in my opinion. Why Adam thought that shaving off his hair would be a good enough disguise I don’t know, and why Marti kept having unprotected sex with him was another weird one.
"Adam wanted to enjoy the anonymity of being a regular guy while he was here. He didn't want them to know his true identity, because it would be so far from their reality."
The storyline in this was about Marti and Adam meeting at camp, and then what happened after camp. The story was quite slow, and I found the whole thing a bit too drawn out for me. I also wasn't impressed with all the unprotected sex. Talk about setting a bad example!
The romance was oaky, but it didn’t sweep me off my feet really.
"You're my drug of choice, and I plan to overdose."
The ending to this was overly happy really, and everything was just looking perfectly rosy. Hmm.
6 out of 10
This was a YA contemporary romance about the second Jamieson brother – Adam.
The characters in this made some silly decisions in my opinion. Why Adam thought that shaving off his hair would be a good enough disguise I don’t know, and why Marti kept having unprotected sex with him was another weird one.
"Adam wanted to enjoy the anonymity of being a regular guy while he was here. He didn't want them to know his true identity, because it would be so far from their reality."
The storyline in this was about Marti and Adam meeting at camp, and then what happened after camp. The story was quite slow, and I found the whole thing a bit too drawn out for me. I also wasn't impressed with all the unprotected sex. Talk about setting a bad example!
The romance was oaky, but it didn’t sweep me off my feet really.
"You're my drug of choice, and I plan to overdose."
The ending to this was overly happy really, and everything was just looking perfectly rosy. Hmm.
6 out of 10
August 10, 2012
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! OMG WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!?!?!? Rock and a Hard Place was such a good book. I was reading it constantly and when I wasn't reading it I was thinking about it. Then I get to this book. *jaw hits the floor*. This book was definitely a disappointment compared to the first one. I did like it eventually but the beginning was sooooo.....typical. Rock and a Hard Place was anything but typical. This book actually became not typical once Adam and Marti left camp. Before that, it was just a regular book that I could pick off any shelf. After they left camp it became really good. I was obsessed. Now I'm curious, Adam and Peter(I <3 Peter!) were such amazing sweet guys, but Garrett pissed me off in both books. He needs a girl to loosen him up, but yet I see no news of a sequel or any hint that there will be a sequel in the future. Angie Stanton, I love you so much. I have been stalking you (are you suppose to admit that?) PLEASE MAKE A BOOK ON GARRETT!!!!!! Thank you sooo much for being an amazing author and sharing your amazing writing skills with the world!
February 4, 2013
After I thought for a while about what I'm really feel about "Snapshot," I come up with this several things:
1. The plot of "Snapshot" isn't different form "Rock and a Hard Place" the first book of The Jamieson Collection. Two teenagers fall deeply in love (at first sight). They spend all of their time together but unfortunately they are forced to be apart ... the boy has to go on a tour (or whatever he has to do for a band) and the girl has her own conflict at home. However, even if the concept of the story is old and simple, I still like it. I feel that the story is smoother than the first one. I feel the passionate between two main characters. I love how the story comes out at the end (even though I don't feel like it's the end of the book). I really want to read more (make it the never ending story).
2. I complained about the written style in the previous book. So I have to take back my words since I like the written style of "Snapshot" (which is exactly the same). It's really flow; I'm moved by Angie Stanton's words.
3. The characters in "Snapshot" are really strange (in a good way). Marti is really (what'd I say) grow up (smart in something but sometime she's really not so clever ... I think grow up is the word that suits her since grow up people always makes stupid mistakes) and rational which is different from Adam. He's so childish and reckless; however, he also has some good things ... He has a good heart and he stays true to himself (even if it's little too late). Friends in the camp are great and supportive (I think). The great Steven Hunter fails me in many possible ways especially as a father. And his behavior ... let's just say most of talented people have their odd (and crazy) things.
4. The love (relationship) between Marti and Adam starts in really young age. So, in my opinion, it's too solid and too perfect. They'd have some disagreement and some things to argue about because it makes whatever they have seem more real. However, I do like the sweetness in this book.
So I give "Snapshot" four little stars. I like it. It's easy to read and you can end its in one day since, in my case, I can't put it down.
1. The plot of "Snapshot" isn't different form "Rock and a Hard Place" the first book of The Jamieson Collection. Two teenagers fall deeply in love (at first sight). They spend all of their time together but unfortunately they are forced to be apart ... the boy has to go on a tour (or whatever he has to do for a band) and the girl has her own conflict at home. However, even if the concept of the story is old and simple, I still like it. I feel that the story is smoother than the first one. I feel the passionate between two main characters. I love how the story comes out at the end (even though I don't feel like it's the end of the book). I really want to read more (make it the never ending story).
2. I complained about the written style in the previous book. So I have to take back my words since I like the written style of "Snapshot" (which is exactly the same). It's really flow; I'm moved by Angie Stanton's words.
3. The characters in "Snapshot" are really strange (in a good way). Marti is really (what'd I say) grow up (smart in something but sometime she's really not so clever ... I think grow up is the word that suits her since grow up people always makes stupid mistakes) and rational which is different from Adam. He's so childish and reckless; however, he also has some good things ... He has a good heart and he stays true to himself (even if it's little too late). Friends in the camp are great and supportive (I think). The great Steven Hunter fails me in many possible ways especially as a father. And his behavior ... let's just say most of talented people have their odd (and crazy) things.
4. The love (relationship) between Marti and Adam starts in really young age. So, in my opinion, it's too solid and too perfect. They'd have some disagreement and some things to argue about because it makes whatever they have seem more real. However, I do like the sweetness in this book.
So I give "Snapshot" four little stars. I like it. It's easy to read and you can end its in one day since, in my case, I can't put it down.
October 17, 2013
The phone screen remained blank. It didn't ding with a new message. It didn't light up. She sighed. The empty screen mirrored the feeling in her heart. Empty. Silent. Dark. Why did she always feel so alone?
The answer was simple: because she was.
I remember when I read book one in this series, Rock and a Hard Place, how I stayed up through the night to finish it. I was so in love with Angie Stanton's writing and her characters that I just couldn't put the book down. I was so keen to start Snapshot but my review schedule just didn't allow for it so when I was contacted and asked to do a review, I jumped at the chance.
When I started reading Snapshot, I was in the zone. You know that place you go to when you're loving a book, where everything is going just as you want it to and things are looking so rosy. Marti and AJ meet at camp. Both into photography, they seem to click right away. They have fun together, and when AJ kisses her everything seems perfect. But then Marti finds out that AJ is actually Adam from The Jamieson Brothers and she goes completely cold on him. She wouldn't even give him a chance and judge him on his own merits. Because her dad was a rocker, she judged Adam on her dad's actions rather than his own. Admittedly, her dad was a crappy dad and was the poster child for sex, drugs and rock & roll, but Adam had done nothing to warrant her attitude towards him. So for a little while there I wasn't feeling Marti at all. In fact I was wishing for Adam to put his charms to use somewhere else. But Adam is persistent and Marti eventually comes to her senses and see's Adam for the absolute sweetheart that he is and things are perfect between the two of them. But doesn't life have a way of stepping in and putting a big, fat stop to all that happiness!! These two are thrown some huge things to deal with and living so far away from each other, the comfort that they get from each other is harder to come by.
Marti's Mum is a train wreck. Addicted to drugs and with no motherly instincts whatsoever. She has been absent from Marti's life for such a long time, but makes an appearance to throw more crap on marti's young shoulders. Her Dad is really no better. He lives and breathes the rock star lifestyle. Constant insane and crazy parties, alcohol, drugs, woman... but at least with him there was always the feeling that he loved her immensely. Unfortunately just not enough to clean up his act.
Marti was fast becoming his drug of choice. Everything about her made his body tingle. She was beautiful, sassy, strong, and her kisses transported him to a place he never wanted to leave.
As I said earlier, for a little while there I had a hard time with Marti, but once she got over her prejudices I really liked her. She's a pretty strong young woman when she needs to be and for a good portion of the book she had to be much older than her years. I loved Adam!! I really felt sorry for him at times with his lack of the ability to be a normal teenager. Being famous is not all it's cracked up to be!! Sometimes he made silly choices but his feelings for Marti were incredibly strong and he never wavered from what he knew he wanted.
Snapshot is another fantastic read from Angie Stanton. I've read quite a few books by her now and loved them all. I'm not sure if the third Jamieson brother Garrett is going to get his own book, but he is my least favourite of the brothers so I would love to see how Angie Stanton could possibly make me fall in love with him. Anyway if you love a good YA romance with a whole dose of angst thrown in, then Snapshot could be just the book you're looking for.
4.5/5 Sweet Adam Stars.
The answer was simple: because she was.
I remember when I read book one in this series, Rock and a Hard Place, how I stayed up through the night to finish it. I was so in love with Angie Stanton's writing and her characters that I just couldn't put the book down. I was so keen to start Snapshot but my review schedule just didn't allow for it so when I was contacted and asked to do a review, I jumped at the chance.
When I started reading Snapshot, I was in the zone. You know that place you go to when you're loving a book, where everything is going just as you want it to and things are looking so rosy. Marti and AJ meet at camp. Both into photography, they seem to click right away. They have fun together, and when AJ kisses her everything seems perfect. But then Marti finds out that AJ is actually Adam from The Jamieson Brothers and she goes completely cold on him. She wouldn't even give him a chance and judge him on his own merits. Because her dad was a rocker, she judged Adam on her dad's actions rather than his own. Admittedly, her dad was a crappy dad and was the poster child for sex, drugs and rock & roll, but Adam had done nothing to warrant her attitude towards him. So for a little while there I wasn't feeling Marti at all. In fact I was wishing for Adam to put his charms to use somewhere else. But Adam is persistent and Marti eventually comes to her senses and see's Adam for the absolute sweetheart that he is and things are perfect between the two of them. But doesn't life have a way of stepping in and putting a big, fat stop to all that happiness!! These two are thrown some huge things to deal with and living so far away from each other, the comfort that they get from each other is harder to come by.
Marti's Mum is a train wreck. Addicted to drugs and with no motherly instincts whatsoever. She has been absent from Marti's life for such a long time, but makes an appearance to throw more crap on marti's young shoulders. Her Dad is really no better. He lives and breathes the rock star lifestyle. Constant insane and crazy parties, alcohol, drugs, woman... but at least with him there was always the feeling that he loved her immensely. Unfortunately just not enough to clean up his act.
Marti was fast becoming his drug of choice. Everything about her made his body tingle. She was beautiful, sassy, strong, and her kisses transported him to a place he never wanted to leave.
As I said earlier, for a little while there I had a hard time with Marti, but once she got over her prejudices I really liked her. She's a pretty strong young woman when she needs to be and for a good portion of the book she had to be much older than her years. I loved Adam!! I really felt sorry for him at times with his lack of the ability to be a normal teenager. Being famous is not all it's cracked up to be!! Sometimes he made silly choices but his feelings for Marti were incredibly strong and he never wavered from what he knew he wanted.
Snapshot is another fantastic read from Angie Stanton. I've read quite a few books by her now and loved them all. I'm not sure if the third Jamieson brother Garrett is going to get his own book, but he is my least favourite of the brothers so I would love to see how Angie Stanton could possibly make me fall in love with him. Anyway if you love a good YA romance with a whole dose of angst thrown in, then Snapshot could be just the book you're looking for.
4.5/5 Sweet Adam Stars.
June 25, 2012
If you enjoyed
Rock and a Hard Place
or any other books by Angie Stanton, then I'm sure you'll like this one as well! It's different from Rock and a Hard Place but unique in its own way. This story is about Marti Hunter and Adam Jamieson, and he's the youngest Jamieson.
This book is more cheerful than Rock and a Hard Place, and it's hilarious! I didn't cry my eyes out like I did in Rock and a Hard Place, but it's still a great book. I also love Angie Stanton's style of writing because it's so intriguing and fast paced.
The interactions between Marti and Adam are just so cute and adorable! All the characters are pretty amazing, and I loved them all. OH, and if you love photography, then you'll like this book as well! That's probably why I enjoyed this book even more.
Somehow, I loved the portrayal of Courtney. She doesn't appear until the last quarter of the book or so. Courtney won't be your favorite character, but she just seemed so realistic! She's one of those characters that you definitely don't want to meet in real life, and she's just so annoying. I mean, I hated her and all, but she was just portrayed so perfectly.
The ending was good! But the one thing that mainly bugged me was how similar the ending was to Rock and a Hard Place. The ending seemed a bit rushed as well, but I still liked it! It was also too cute.
There was also a bit of Peter and Libby in this book as well, and I'm glad! I really can't wait to read about Garrett! I'm pretty excited to see how that will turn out. :) Nonetheless, amazing book! Another favorite.
This book is more cheerful than Rock and a Hard Place, and it's hilarious! I didn't cry my eyes out like I did in Rock and a Hard Place, but it's still a great book. I also love Angie Stanton's style of writing because it's so intriguing and fast paced.
The interactions between Marti and Adam are just so cute and adorable! All the characters are pretty amazing, and I loved them all. OH, and if you love photography, then you'll like this book as well! That's probably why I enjoyed this book even more.
Somehow, I loved the portrayal of Courtney. She doesn't appear until the last quarter of the book or so. Courtney won't be your favorite character, but she just seemed so realistic! She's one of those characters that you definitely don't want to meet in real life, and she's just so annoying. I mean, I hated her and all, but she was just portrayed so perfectly.
The ending was good! But the one thing that mainly bugged me was how similar the ending was to Rock and a Hard Place. The ending seemed a bit rushed as well, but I still liked it! It was also too cute.
There was also a bit of Peter and Libby in this book as well, and I'm glad! I really can't wait to read about Garrett! I'm pretty excited to see how that will turn out. :) Nonetheless, amazing book! Another favorite.
July 30, 2017
3.25 estrellas
Me gustó más que el primero.... es q bueeeno Adam me gustó desde el primer libro.... ahora Garrett no creo q lea su historia me pareció insoportable hasta mas no poder!!
Me gustó más que el primero.... es q bueeeno Adam me gustó desde el primer libro.... ahora Garrett no creo q lea su historia me pareció insoportable hasta mas no poder!!
November 27, 2025
Adam Jamieson just wanted to experience just little bit of a normal life. Being the lead guitarist for the “in” rock band makes that very difficult. Adam decides to cut off his legendary locks and disguise himself as a normal photography student at summer camp. He never expected he'd meet the girl of his dreams.
Marti Hunter has always wanted a normal life but as a rock legends daughter with an addictive mother, her only rescue was her grandmother. Marti has series issues with the rock star life and has had nothing to do with her rock star father or her waste of a mother. Scrapping by Marti and her grandmother save enough money to send her to summer camp to study photography.
When Adam and Marti meet their relationship is explosive and that is before Marti discovers who Adam truly is...
I really enjoyed Snapshot. Angie Stanton writes realistic characters in heart melting situations, pulling you in and keeping you till the end. I was completely taken by the last third of this book, for the sake of no spoilers...I'm going to leave it at that.
Warning: this book contains hot rock stars, powerful young women, heart hurting moments, witches in 5” stilettos, skinny dipping and belly laughing situations.
I received Snapshot from HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review. This book is set for publication September 24, 2013.
Marti Hunter has always wanted a normal life but as a rock legends daughter with an addictive mother, her only rescue was her grandmother. Marti has series issues with the rock star life and has had nothing to do with her rock star father or her waste of a mother. Scrapping by Marti and her grandmother save enough money to send her to summer camp to study photography.
When Adam and Marti meet their relationship is explosive and that is before Marti discovers who Adam truly is...
I really enjoyed Snapshot. Angie Stanton writes realistic characters in heart melting situations, pulling you in and keeping you till the end. I was completely taken by the last third of this book, for the sake of no spoilers...I'm going to leave it at that.
Warning: this book contains hot rock stars, powerful young women, heart hurting moments, witches in 5” stilettos, skinny dipping and belly laughing situations.
I received Snapshot from HarperTeen in exchange for an honest review. This book is set for publication September 24, 2013.
June 13, 2012
Well Angie did it again.....I thought this book was just as wonderful as the first Jamieson book. I Loved Adam, I kept forgetting that he was only 16, I thought this book was well written. It flowed well. I didn't think this one was as an emotional read as Rock and a Hard Place ( I cried like a baby throughout that book) This one I laughed and felt the love, but I didn't think Marti's story was as gut wrenching as Libby's was. Not to say that both girls didn't go through a lot of hardship. Anyways I think I am babbling, but the point is if you liked Rock and a Hard Place then you definitely need to read Snapshot!!!!!! I do like that Peter and Libby are also in this book. I do have to say though, I really don't like Garrett, he really is an arse:( Hopefully if he gets his own book his attitude and personality will change A LOT!!
Definitely A MUST READ!!!!!!!
Definitely A MUST READ!!!!!!!
September 14, 2012
Love this book just as much as the first one. Can't wait to read it again soon :D So worth reading and so cute. Love Adam (I mean AJ ;) If you haven't read it yet or are thinking about it stop thinking and read it you wont be disappointed. If you loved the first book you will love this one. Warning though you may feel like punching a few characters at times (I know that I did). Another warning you might end up reading until 2am to finish it. :D defiantly recommend reading this one and Rock and a Hard Place the first in the series :)
June 15, 2012
Amazing book! I loved the plot, all the twists and turns constantly kept my interest, glad about the happy end and I hope, that there will be a book about Garrett - he needs some feisty and infuriating girl to teach him a lesson for all his behaviour and make him a better person! Compliments to Angie Stanton for one more awesome book, and though Dream Chaser is my absolute favourite, Jamieson brothers' saga is definitely a must-read!!! Highly recommended!
June 15, 2012
This book was even better than Rock and a Hard Place! It was really well written with great character development!
April 13, 2013
4.5 en realidad.. Y mmm que puedo decir, me gustó, amé a Adam, es lo máximo, y Marti insoportable a veces, igual tiene su carácter, una bonita pareja con una linda historia! ;)
May 23, 2013
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About The Book:
Who didn't dream of having a father to be a rock star celebrity? Well, Marti Hunter never needed to dream about it because her father is Steven Hunter, a former rock star that acts and lives like one. Parties, booze, drugs and rock n' roll is everything Steven Hunter knows about life, such is the rock live that he named all his kids after famous alcoholic drinks.
After failing in the parenthood department, Steven Hunter lets her daughter, Martini Hunter leave his house to live with her grandmother in Wisconsin. Because, if Steven Hunter is a mess at parenting, her mom's even worse. So, Marti only has her sweet grandmother to rely on.
However, this summer is different, because with a scholarship to help Marti's grandmother pay the Gallagher Institute Arts Camp, Marti's finally got the chance to go to a summer camp where she'd be able to study the hobby she likes the most: photography.
Adam Jamieson is seeking for a way to life a normal life. He thinks if he shaves is adorable curls, the ones that drive his fans crazy, and goes as AJ to a photography camp nobody would notice that he is really the teen rock star and lead guitarist of the Jamieson band Adam Jamieson.
And when Adam's and Marti's world collide, sparks fly. They are instantly drown to each other and between bonfires and secret night welcoming parties to the camp, they kiss.
There's just one problem. Marti hates rock stars, because of her father, and Adam's one of them. And when Marti finds out who he really is, their world is turned upside down. She is determined to not like this gorgerous and funny boy who clearly is into her. But as much as Marti tries to push Adam away, Adam returns stronger.
All their perfect little magical world of love-hate shatters, when some tragic event leaves one of them devastated. That's when they need each other the most, but it seems that destiny forces them to be apart. How are they gonna survive this? And would they be able to say to the other "i love you" before is too late?
Who would have thought that, after all, falling in love with a rock star would not be as crazy or as impossible as Marti thought it would be.
"We need something fun to remember when we look back at our youth."
Review:
After we have finished the first book of this heartbreaking series, Rock and A Hard Place, just a few days ago, we needed to read the second book. Already aware of Stanton's writing style and ability to make us feel with the book characters, we did not hesitate a second. We were glad to confirm that once again, this story flows effortlessly and with some beautiful moments and places she has the power to draw you so deep in the story that you cannot seem to leave the book until you have finished it.
The book starts with a view from both main characters. Adam Jamieson cutting his hair to go unnoticed to the camp and Marti arriving to the camp with her grandmother who spots a guy that she thinks is cute. Guess who?
Marti is one of our favorites strong girls, yet also sensible and is determined to forget about her past with her neglected parents. Such is her determination that she has this rule where she does not want to date, not even mention marry, a rock star. Leaving the profession of her father aside, Marti is like any other average teen and it's easy to identify with while reading this book.
We had met Adam Jamieson a little bit in Rock and A Hard Place, however, this time seemed more mature. He's determined to have a regular teenage boy experience at this camp he has begged his parents to let him go and being surrounded by boys their age and girls makes him feel like he's living a dream come true.
We were a little bit worried that the romance between Marti and Adam happened so fast in the story that we would be disappointed with the course of the book. Nevertheless, not a long time passes when Marti realizes that AJ is really Adam Jamieson and she starts to convince herself that she's no longer interested in the hot Jamieson boy.
We were relieved to see how, step by step, Adam wins over Marti again and how she finally lets herself feel what her heart was screaming for Adam since the first night at the bonfire when they first kiss.
When we read about the tragic event on the description of the book we had the feeling of who would affect and what was this event. We were right and we did not like, for once, being right. This tragic event made us really sad and could not believe what Marti's mother did after it. It was really awful and she was totally a witch.
That's when Marti lands again on Steven Hunter's house. We were glad to see that finally this character redeems himself doing the right thing for once without losing the image of rock star. We really liked this character, because not matter what the trouble he is in, he does not loose the humor.
"And call me Steven. "Sir" makes me sound old, like I should be wearing a business suit and not a hospital gown that shows off all my assets."
""Are you okay?" She notices scratches on his face and bruises on his other arm.
"Oh yeah, just some minor burns. You can't keep a Hunter down." He winked. "Plus, they've got me on some awesome drugs". He grabbed the armrests and swayed in the wheelchair for effect."
We were glad to keep track on our other beloved couple, Peter and Libby, also on this book and to know what they were up to know. We were really happy that Stanton did not forget about them and to show Peter as a person who Adam could rely on and tell even the scariest secrets he was afraid of saying.
We loved the camp and the landscape that Stanton describes in the story. Also, the group of friends both main characters make are pretty cool and funny, so we have had a great time with this book also thanks to them.
To sum up our review and not write hundreds and hundreds of things that made this story unique to us, we wanted to add that we love the adamant determination of both Jamieson brothers in saving the girls that make them different and alive for a long time now.
In brief, we really enjoyed with this book. It's totally different from the first one, although, as we have said before, Angie Stanton does not loose the power to captivate you and to make you go all emotional about the story. This refreshing, unique and romantic story about another of the Jamieson brothers would make you don't want to leave the book until you have finished it and would make you hungry for more! That's one of the main reasons this book is in a high ranking in our gorjuss rating, like the first one. Therefore, we need to strongly recommend this book to you, Book Addicts, because we know for sure that you are gonna loved it like we did and you are gonna feel the Jamieson's lure as much as we did.
"You are my drug of choice, and I plan to overdose."
Snapshot by Angie Stanton
If you are interested, you can visit our website:
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club's Review:
"Because I need you more right now than I need to breathe."
About The Book:
Who didn't dream of having a father to be a rock star celebrity? Well, Marti Hunter never needed to dream about it because her father is Steven Hunter, a former rock star that acts and lives like one. Parties, booze, drugs and rock n' roll is everything Steven Hunter knows about life, such is the rock live that he named all his kids after famous alcoholic drinks.
After failing in the parenthood department, Steven Hunter lets her daughter, Martini Hunter leave his house to live with her grandmother in Wisconsin. Because, if Steven Hunter is a mess at parenting, her mom's even worse. So, Marti only has her sweet grandmother to rely on.
However, this summer is different, because with a scholarship to help Marti's grandmother pay the Gallagher Institute Arts Camp, Marti's finally got the chance to go to a summer camp where she'd be able to study the hobby she likes the most: photography.
Adam Jamieson is seeking for a way to life a normal life. He thinks if he shaves is adorable curls, the ones that drive his fans crazy, and goes as AJ to a photography camp nobody would notice that he is really the teen rock star and lead guitarist of the Jamieson band Adam Jamieson.
And when Adam's and Marti's world collide, sparks fly. They are instantly drown to each other and between bonfires and secret night welcoming parties to the camp, they kiss.
There's just one problem. Marti hates rock stars, because of her father, and Adam's one of them. And when Marti finds out who he really is, their world is turned upside down. She is determined to not like this gorgerous and funny boy who clearly is into her. But as much as Marti tries to push Adam away, Adam returns stronger.
All their perfect little magical world of love-hate shatters, when some tragic event leaves one of them devastated. That's when they need each other the most, but it seems that destiny forces them to be apart. How are they gonna survive this? And would they be able to say to the other "i love you" before is too late?
Who would have thought that, after all, falling in love with a rock star would not be as crazy or as impossible as Marti thought it would be.
"We need something fun to remember when we look back at our youth."
Review:
After we have finished the first book of this heartbreaking series, Rock and A Hard Place, just a few days ago, we needed to read the second book. Already aware of Stanton's writing style and ability to make us feel with the book characters, we did not hesitate a second. We were glad to confirm that once again, this story flows effortlessly and with some beautiful moments and places she has the power to draw you so deep in the story that you cannot seem to leave the book until you have finished it.
The book starts with a view from both main characters. Adam Jamieson cutting his hair to go unnoticed to the camp and Marti arriving to the camp with her grandmother who spots a guy that she thinks is cute. Guess who?
Marti is one of our favorites strong girls, yet also sensible and is determined to forget about her past with her neglected parents. Such is her determination that she has this rule where she does not want to date, not even mention marry, a rock star. Leaving the profession of her father aside, Marti is like any other average teen and it's easy to identify with while reading this book.
We had met Adam Jamieson a little bit in Rock and A Hard Place, however, this time seemed more mature. He's determined to have a regular teenage boy experience at this camp he has begged his parents to let him go and being surrounded by boys their age and girls makes him feel like he's living a dream come true.
We were a little bit worried that the romance between Marti and Adam happened so fast in the story that we would be disappointed with the course of the book. Nevertheless, not a long time passes when Marti realizes that AJ is really Adam Jamieson and she starts to convince herself that she's no longer interested in the hot Jamieson boy.
We were relieved to see how, step by step, Adam wins over Marti again and how she finally lets herself feel what her heart was screaming for Adam since the first night at the bonfire when they first kiss.
When we read about the tragic event on the description of the book we had the feeling of who would affect and what was this event. We were right and we did not like, for once, being right. This tragic event made us really sad and could not believe what Marti's mother did after it. It was really awful and she was totally a witch.
That's when Marti lands again on Steven Hunter's house. We were glad to see that finally this character redeems himself doing the right thing for once without losing the image of rock star. We really liked this character, because not matter what the trouble he is in, he does not loose the humor.
"And call me Steven. "Sir" makes me sound old, like I should be wearing a business suit and not a hospital gown that shows off all my assets."
""Are you okay?" She notices scratches on his face and bruises on his other arm.
"Oh yeah, just some minor burns. You can't keep a Hunter down." He winked. "Plus, they've got me on some awesome drugs". He grabbed the armrests and swayed in the wheelchair for effect."
We were glad to keep track on our other beloved couple, Peter and Libby, also on this book and to know what they were up to know. We were really happy that Stanton did not forget about them and to show Peter as a person who Adam could rely on and tell even the scariest secrets he was afraid of saying.
We loved the camp and the landscape that Stanton describes in the story. Also, the group of friends both main characters make are pretty cool and funny, so we have had a great time with this book also thanks to them.
To sum up our review and not write hundreds and hundreds of things that made this story unique to us, we wanted to add that we love the adamant determination of both Jamieson brothers in saving the girls that make them different and alive for a long time now.
In brief, we really enjoyed with this book. It's totally different from the first one, although, as we have said before, Angie Stanton does not loose the power to captivate you and to make you go all emotional about the story. This refreshing, unique and romantic story about another of the Jamieson brothers would make you don't want to leave the book until you have finished it and would make you hungry for more! That's one of the main reasons this book is in a high ranking in our gorjuss rating, like the first one. Therefore, we need to strongly recommend this book to you, Book Addicts, because we know for sure that you are gonna loved it like we did and you are gonna feel the Jamieson's lure as much as we did.
"You are my drug of choice, and I plan to overdose."
May 23, 2013
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Snapshot by Angie Stanton
If you are interested, you can visit our website:
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club's Review:
"Because I need you more right now than I need to breathe."
About The Book:
Who didn't dream of having a father to be a rock star celebrity? Well, Marti Hunter never needed to dream about it because her father is Steven Hunter, a former rock star that acts and lives like one. Parties, booze, drugs and rock n' roll is everything Steven Hunter knows about life, such is the rock live that he named all his kids after famous alcoholic drinks.
After failing in the parenthood department, Steven Hunter lets her daughter, Martini Hunter leave his house to live with her grandmother in Wisconsin. Because, if Steven Hunter is a mess at parenting, her mom's even worse. So, Marti only has her sweet grandmother to rely on.
However, this summer is different, because with a scholarship to help Marti's grandmother pay the Gallagher Institute Arts Camp, Marti's finally got the chance to go to a summer camp where she'd be able to study the hobby she likes the most: photography.
Adam Jamieson is seeking for a way to life a normal life. He thinks if he shaves is adorable curls, the ones that drive his fans crazy, and goes as AJ to a photography camp nobody would notice that he is really the teen rock star and lead guitarist of the Jamieson band Adam Jamieson.
And when Adam's and Marti's world collide, sparks fly. They are instantly drown to each other and between bonfires and secret night welcoming parties to the camp, they kiss.
There's just one problem. Marti hates rock stars, because of her father, and Adam's one of them. And when Marti finds out who he really is, their world is turned upside down. She is determined to not like this gorgerous and funny boy who clearly is into her. But as much as Marti tries to push Adam away, Adam returns stronger.
All their perfect little magical world of love-hate shatters, when some tragic event leaves one of them devastated. That's when they need each other the most, but it seems that destiny forces them to be apart. How are they gonna survive this? And would they be able to say to the other "i love you" before is too late?
Who would have thought that, after all, falling in love with a rock star would not be as crazy or as impossible as Marti thought it would be.
"We need something fun to remember when we look back at our youth."
Review:
After we have finished the first book of this heartbreaking series, Rock and A Hard Place, just a few days ago, we needed to read the second book. Already aware of Stanton's writing style and ability to make us feel with the book characters, we did not hesitate a second. We were glad to confirm that once again, this story flows effortlessly and with some beautiful moments and places she has the power to draw you so deep in the story that you cannot seem to leave the book until you have finished it.
The book starts with a view from both main characters. Adam Jamieson cutting his hair to go unnoticed to the camp and Marti arriving to the camp with her grandmother who spots a guy that she thinks is cute. Guess who?
Marti is one of our favorites strong girls, yet also sensible and is determined to forget about her past with her neglected parents. Such is her determination that she has this rule where she does not want to date, not even mention marry, a rock star. Leaving the profession of her father aside, Marti is like any other average teen and it's easy to identify with while reading this book.
We had met Adam Jamieson a little bit in Rock and A Hard Place, however, this time seemed more mature. He's determined to have a regular teenage boy experience at this camp he has begged his parents to let him go and being surrounded by boys their age and girls makes him feel like he's living a dream come true.
We were a little bit worried that the romance between Marti and Adam happened so fast in the story that we would be disappointed with the course of the book. Nevertheless, not a long time passes when Marti realizes that AJ is really Adam Jamieson and she starts to convince herself that she's no longer interested in the hot Jamieson boy.
We were relieved to see how, step by step, Adam wins over Marti again and how she finally lets herself feel what her heart was screaming for Adam since the first night at the bonfire when they first kiss.
When we read about the tragic event on the description of the book we had the feeling of who would affect and what was this event. We were right and we did not like, for once, being right. This tragic event made us really sad and could not believe what Marti's mother did after it. It was really awful and she was totally a witch.
That's when Marti lands again on Steven Hunter's house. We were glad to see that finally this character redeems himself doing the right thing for once without losing the image of rock star. We really liked this character, because not matter what the trouble he is in, he does not loose the humor.
"And call me Steven. "Sir" makes me sound old, like I should be wearing a business suit and not a hospital gown that shows off all my assets."
""Are you okay?" She notices scratches on his face and bruises on his other arm.
"Oh yeah, just some minor burns. You can't keep a Hunter down." He winked. "Plus, they've got me on some awesome drugs". He grabbed the armrests and swayed in the wheelchair for effect."
We were glad to keep track on our other beloved couple, Peter and Libby, also on this book and to know what they were up to know. We were really happy that Stanton did not forget about them and to show Peter as a person who Adam could rely on and tell even the scariest secrets he was afraid of saying.
We loved the camp and the landscape that Stanton describes in the story. Also, the group of friends both main characters make are pretty cool and funny, so we have had a great time with this book also thanks to them.
To sum up our review and not write hundreds and hundreds of things that made this story unique to us, we wanted to add that we love the adamant determination of both Jamieson brothers in saving the girls that make them different and alive for a long time now.
In brief, we really enjoyed with this book. It's totally different from the first one, although, as we have said before, Angie Stanton does not loose the power to captivate you and to make you go all emotional about the story. This refreshing, unique and romantic story about another of the Jamieson brothers would make you don't want to leave the book until you have finished it and would make you hungry for more! That's one of the main reasons this book is in a high ranking in our gorjuss rating, like the first one. Therefore, we need to strongly recommend this book to you, Book Addicts, because we know for sure that you are gonna loved it like we did and you are gonna feel the Jamieson's lure as much as we did.
"You are my drug of choice, and I plan to overdose."
Snapshot by Angie Stanton
If you are interested, you can visit our website:
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club
The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club's Review:
"Because I need you more right now than I need to breathe."
About The Book:
Who didn't dream of having a father to be a rock star celebrity? Well, Marti Hunter never needed to dream about it because her father is Steven Hunter, a former rock star that acts and lives like one. Parties, booze, drugs and rock n' roll is everything Steven Hunter knows about life, such is the rock live that he named all his kids after famous alcoholic drinks.
After failing in the parenthood department, Steven Hunter lets her daughter, Martini Hunter leave his house to live with her grandmother in Wisconsin. Because, if Steven Hunter is a mess at parenting, her mom's even worse. So, Marti only has her sweet grandmother to rely on.
However, this summer is different, because with a scholarship to help Marti's grandmother pay the Gallagher Institute Arts Camp, Marti's finally got the chance to go to a summer camp where she'd be able to study the hobby she likes the most: photography.
Adam Jamieson is seeking for a way to life a normal life. He thinks if he shaves is adorable curls, the ones that drive his fans crazy, and goes as AJ to a photography camp nobody would notice that he is really the teen rock star and lead guitarist of the Jamieson band Adam Jamieson.
And when Adam's and Marti's world collide, sparks fly. They are instantly drown to each other and between bonfires and secret night welcoming parties to the camp, they kiss.
There's just one problem. Marti hates rock stars, because of her father, and Adam's one of them. And when Marti finds out who he really is, their world is turned upside down. She is determined to not like this gorgerous and funny boy who clearly is into her. But as much as Marti tries to push Adam away, Adam returns stronger.
All their perfect little magical world of love-hate shatters, when some tragic event leaves one of them devastated. That's when they need each other the most, but it seems that destiny forces them to be apart. How are they gonna survive this? And would they be able to say to the other "i love you" before is too late?
Who would have thought that, after all, falling in love with a rock star would not be as crazy or as impossible as Marti thought it would be.
"We need something fun to remember when we look back at our youth."
Review:
After we have finished the first book of this heartbreaking series, Rock and A Hard Place, just a few days ago, we needed to read the second book. Already aware of Stanton's writing style and ability to make us feel with the book characters, we did not hesitate a second. We were glad to confirm that once again, this story flows effortlessly and with some beautiful moments and places she has the power to draw you so deep in the story that you cannot seem to leave the book until you have finished it.
The book starts with a view from both main characters. Adam Jamieson cutting his hair to go unnoticed to the camp and Marti arriving to the camp with her grandmother who spots a guy that she thinks is cute. Guess who?
Marti is one of our favorites strong girls, yet also sensible and is determined to forget about her past with her neglected parents. Such is her determination that she has this rule where she does not want to date, not even mention marry, a rock star. Leaving the profession of her father aside, Marti is like any other average teen and it's easy to identify with while reading this book.
We had met Adam Jamieson a little bit in Rock and A Hard Place, however, this time seemed more mature. He's determined to have a regular teenage boy experience at this camp he has begged his parents to let him go and being surrounded by boys their age and girls makes him feel like he's living a dream come true.
We were a little bit worried that the romance between Marti and Adam happened so fast in the story that we would be disappointed with the course of the book. Nevertheless, not a long time passes when Marti realizes that AJ is really Adam Jamieson and she starts to convince herself that she's no longer interested in the hot Jamieson boy.
We were relieved to see how, step by step, Adam wins over Marti again and how she finally lets herself feel what her heart was screaming for Adam since the first night at the bonfire when they first kiss.
When we read about the tragic event on the description of the book we had the feeling of who would affect and what was this event. We were right and we did not like, for once, being right. This tragic event made us really sad and could not believe what Marti's mother did after it. It was really awful and she was totally a witch.
That's when Marti lands again on Steven Hunter's house. We were glad to see that finally this character redeems himself doing the right thing for once without losing the image of rock star. We really liked this character, because not matter what the trouble he is in, he does not loose the humor.
"And call me Steven. "Sir" makes me sound old, like I should be wearing a business suit and not a hospital gown that shows off all my assets."
""Are you okay?" She notices scratches on his face and bruises on his other arm.
"Oh yeah, just some minor burns. You can't keep a Hunter down." He winked. "Plus, they've got me on some awesome drugs". He grabbed the armrests and swayed in the wheelchair for effect."
We were glad to keep track on our other beloved couple, Peter and Libby, also on this book and to know what they were up to know. We were really happy that Stanton did not forget about them and to show Peter as a person who Adam could rely on and tell even the scariest secrets he was afraid of saying.
We loved the camp and the landscape that Stanton describes in the story. Also, the group of friends both main characters make are pretty cool and funny, so we have had a great time with this book also thanks to them.
To sum up our review and not write hundreds and hundreds of things that made this story unique to us, we wanted to add that we love the adamant determination of both Jamieson brothers in saving the girls that make them different and alive for a long time now.
In brief, we really enjoyed with this book. It's totally different from the first one, although, as we have said before, Angie Stanton does not loose the power to captivate you and to make you go all emotional about the story. This refreshing, unique and romantic story about another of the Jamieson brothers would make you don't want to leave the book until you have finished it and would make you hungry for more! That's one of the main reasons this book is in a high ranking in our gorjuss rating, like the first one. Therefore, we need to strongly recommend this book to you, Book Addicts, because we know for sure that you are gonna loved it like we did and you are gonna feel the Jamieson's lure as much as we did.
"You are my drug of choice, and I plan to overdose."
September 20, 2017
Angie Stanton did really well on this book. She didn't take much time to develop and introduce the characters at first but they did get better developed later in the story. Martini or Marti's life was very interesting and had it's ups and downs. This book is totally a page turner and has cliff hangers that keep you reading. It was sweet how Adam was always there for Marti when she needed him. I feel this book would be better if she took time to develop and introduce the characters at the start. Overall this book was amazing and i would recommend this book for any one who likes page turners.
July 28, 2018
I was happily surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. At the beginning it was giving me Camp Rock vibes and honestly I was all for that! lol. Even though I enjoyed the book overall, there were times during the book that left me a little frustrated with the characters and their actions.
October 22, 2013
Since I enjoyed the first book so much, I didn’t hesitate in picking up the second book. It is clear that all the Jamieson Brothers have a clear voice. But for me, this story didn’t hit me as hard as I thought it would.
Characters: My problem with this book was the characters. For me, there wasn’t much intimate moments where the reader can really get into the characters shoes. Instead both Adam and Marti began their relationship with half-truths, and never really getting to the bottom of things. They allowed others people or stuff to do the revealing for them. However, after reading the first book, you can tell that each brother has their own personality that makes them unique. They each have their moments that brings the brothers together yet sets them apart. Some are more mature than others. Nevertheless, they are always they for each other.
Love: Because of the lies that were told, their love felt a bit rushed. One moment they are yelling at each other and the next their making goo-goo eyes. Rushing their love disappoints me. I love romance. And I hope that they would have precious moments to themselves that i can enjoy. It’s why I adore contemporaries so much.
Drama: One good thing this book does contain is a great amount of drama within themselves and family. Both come from musical families with siblings, so they have a better understanding of each other. (I mean, they are so similar there was no reason to lie in the first place but whatever) still, these two definitely connect on levels with each other. The family aspect in this book I adore. There aren’t much YA books that use family as a strong hold. Bravo!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Snapshot takes the reader into an original but different Jamieson brother. Compelling with drama and great family dynamics, Snapshot refocuses on making mistakes and falling in love. With effective real issues that any reader could relate to, Snapshot is great.
Characters: My problem with this book was the characters. For me, there wasn’t much intimate moments where the reader can really get into the characters shoes. Instead both Adam and Marti began their relationship with half-truths, and never really getting to the bottom of things. They allowed others people or stuff to do the revealing for them. However, after reading the first book, you can tell that each brother has their own personality that makes them unique. They each have their moments that brings the brothers together yet sets them apart. Some are more mature than others. Nevertheless, they are always they for each other.
Love: Because of the lies that were told, their love felt a bit rushed. One moment they are yelling at each other and the next their making goo-goo eyes. Rushing their love disappoints me. I love romance. And I hope that they would have precious moments to themselves that i can enjoy. It’s why I adore contemporaries so much.
Drama: One good thing this book does contain is a great amount of drama within themselves and family. Both come from musical families with siblings, so they have a better understanding of each other. (I mean, they are so similar there was no reason to lie in the first place but whatever) still, these two definitely connect on levels with each other. The family aspect in this book I adore. There aren’t much YA books that use family as a strong hold. Bravo!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Snapshot takes the reader into an original but different Jamieson brother. Compelling with drama and great family dynamics, Snapshot refocuses on making mistakes and falling in love. With effective real issues that any reader could relate to, Snapshot is great.
July 1, 2012
This is a fabulous second book in the Jamieson collection that deals with Adam, the youngest brother. I really enjoyed Rock and a Hard Place and I wasn't disappointed with the next book in the series. Snapshot is a very entertaining story about Adam and Marti. They both share a love for photography and meet at camp where Adam just wants to enjoying some time away from his rock star life and experience teenage life. Marti has a rock star father and the last thing she wants to do is get involved with anyone in that industry.
Marti and Adam's story was at times sweet and intense. For anyone that liked the first Jamieson book, I highly recommend this one.
Marti and Adam's story was at times sweet and intense. For anyone that liked the first Jamieson book, I highly recommend this one.
February 15, 2013
Another super fast read. Same type of story line as the first book, but I knew that going in. I like the idea of the small town girl getting the huge rock star boy.
They have to fight through a lot of heartache to get there, though. In fact, I'm not sure how the females come out of their ordeals without being mental cases, but I'm glad they do.
Oh, this one even has smexy times. oh yeah. ;)
They have to fight through a lot of heartache to get there, though. In fact, I'm not sure how the females come out of their ordeals without being mental cases, but I'm glad they do.
Oh, this one even has smexy times. oh yeah. ;)
May 4, 2013
Otro Jamieson que robó mi corazón ♥ Que historia... :')
May 12, 2013
Two-second recap: While Snapshot isn't that much different from its predecessor Rock and a Hard Place, the journey of boy-meeting-girl and boy figuring out how to be with girl against insurmountable odds, is still enjoyable.
***
Full recap :
Plot overview:
I'm being completely serious when I say that there's not that much of a difference from Rock and a Hard Place and Snapshot. So my plot overview for plot overview for R&aHP can basically be used for Snapshot as well.
***
With that being said...
Things that worked:
* Characterizations. Like Libby from Rock and a Hard Place, Marti's not easy to like. However, similar to Libby, this is also not without reason.
Marti starts off the book as a seemingly normal teen, living with her grandmother and attending summer photography camp. However, we quickly learn that her housing situation is not entirely by choice - Marti's mother is a drug addict, and her father is a (in)famous rock star who is barely aware of the environment around him, never mind how to raise his kids.
As a result, Marti has lived with her grandmother for the last couple of years, in order to establish some semblance of normalcy in her day-to-day life. But this living arrangement hasn't been without its downside - Marti's developed a pretty severe aversion to musicians and to adults in general.
Stanton does a fairly good job of showing how someone can be both smart and capable, while also struggling with anger and resentment - as Marti is, when dealing with her family problems. I was especially struck with the sheer ferocity that seemed to run through Marti's body as she played the piano, after learning about her grandmother's death. Stanton does a beautiful job of showing Marti's struggle at utilizing a talent that was essentially inherited from (much despised) father, but also showing how the piano still comforts her.
Like Peter from Rock and a Hard Place, Stanton does a good job of creating and developing Adam's characterization, by essentially using the harmless, sweet superstar prototype that makes actors like Zac Efron from High School Musical so successful. So even though there's not necessarily a lot of depth in Adam, I can definitely see why Marti falls for him eventually.
* The romance.
While I thought that Marti's aversion to Adam after discovering he was a pop star was a bit overdone, I did like the fact that it wasn't necessarily love at first sight. Marti had to get over a lot of her personal issues and obstacles, before she could truly appreciate Adam for who he was.
This is essentially a 180 from Peter and Libby's insta-love relationship in Rock and a Hard Place, and I see it as a sign of Stanton's obvious (and continued) growth as a writer.
* The writing.
Stanton's writing has noticeably improved since Rock and a Hard Place. The dialogue flows more smoothly, the settings are described better, and the internal thoughts of both Adam and Marti are more defined.
When the third person narration transitioned between Marti and Adam, it was more obvious who was who, and there were definite verbal markers to differentiate between them.
* A restored parent relationship.
Like Libby in Rock and a Hard Place, Marti has a very, very difficult home life. However, unlike Libby, Marti gets the opportunity to see that relationship become better - at least, with her father.
Marti starts off the book by essentially swearing that she'll never communicate with her father again. However, after circumstances basically conspire so that she has no choice but to become reacquainted with her father, she actually learns that he's a changed man. He's still not perfect, but he's not the person that Marti thought, either.
I give credit to Stanton for writing a storyline that basically shows readers that nothing is permanent, and sometimes, even the most difficult of people deserve a second chance.
* The ending.
The ending was somewhat cheesy, but I liked Stanton's absolutely unwavering conviction that happily-ever-afters are possible.
I also liked the fact that Marti is reunited with her stepsister, and we learn that the stepsister is both settled, and working a job that is as far away from the entertainment industry that you can get. Again, this really reinforces the idea that everyone deserves a second chance.
With all of this being said, on to what didn't work...
(And be warned, I had a LOT of opinions about this particular storyline.)
***
Things that didn't work:
* The fire.
I knew the storyline had to be headed there - so I did expect something crazy like the fire to happen.
What I didn't like was the fact that Marti basically depended on Adam (?!) to rescue her from the fire. What would she have done if Adam hadn't just happened to call at the right time?
***
* The pregnancy scare.
I normally appreciate the attempts of YA authors to incorporate teenage pregnancy story lines into their books - it's realistic and representative of what real teens are going through these days.
Books like Brianna on the Brink and Me, Him, Them, and It may not be perfect, but they are still solid resources for teenage readers who may be curious about the potential of teenage pregnancy, and/or may be in similar situations.
However, in Snapshot, Stanton handles Marti/Adam's pregnancy scare in a way that was honestly, borderline idiotic, and made me fume while reading it.
First, Marti and Aadam have sex without protection. They claim it's because it's in the heat of the moment, and they just couldn't wait to get a condom before consummating their relationship.
Fine. I would hope that both of them would know better because of their respective backgrounds - e.g. you'd think that Adam's parents and management would drill into his head, the dangers of hooking up with someone who might just be out for his money - but I can excuse emotions super ceding intellect in the heat of the moment.
However, rather than do anything about the fact they had unprotected sex after the fact, Marti and Adam just... wait.
Seriously.
They literally just wait to see if Marti gets her period or not. Both Adam and Marti state several times to various people that they're concerned she may be pregnant, and Marti prays several times to not *be* pregnant; but neither Adam or Marti actually DO anything about the potential pregnancy.
Marti doesn't take a pregnancy test voluntarily, she doesn't go to the doctor, etc. It isn't until an external situation forces Marti to get a pregnancy test, that she actually finds out definitively once and for all, that she's not pregnant. It's basically a Schrodinger's pregnancy, until it's not.
While I generally try not to get worked up about storylines I don't like, I was troubled by this storyline for several reasons. On an characterization/intellectual level, this whole storyline doesn't speak much for Marti OR Adam's intelligence.
From a writing/messaging plot point, I really disliked what this plotline was saying to younger readers. The idea that Marti can't be smart enough to use protection OR take charge of her situation AFTER not using protection, is not one I want younger readers I know, reading. Throw in the fact that Marti seems to basically rely on Adam to tell her everything will be okay - even if she's pregnant! - is one that just... *shakes head*
Ultimately, I know that Stanton is completely entitled to write her book however she wants. But I'm also entitled to dislike what I find to be a poorly written and irresponsible storyline. I don't expect characters like Marti to be perfect, but I also don't want Marti to be completely brainless and reliant on Adam, either.
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Final review:
Aside from my dislike of the pregnancy scare storyline, I still think that elements of the story are cute and enjoyable. I just wouldn't necessarily put this in the hands of younger YA readers, without talking to them about it.
I think I would recommend this book for fans who enjoyed Rock and a Hard Place, but I'm reluctant to make comparisons to other authors.
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Full recap :
Plot overview:
I'm being completely serious when I say that there's not that much of a difference from Rock and a Hard Place and Snapshot. So my plot overview for plot overview for R&aHP can basically be used for Snapshot as well.
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With that being said...
Things that worked:
* Characterizations. Like Libby from Rock and a Hard Place, Marti's not easy to like. However, similar to Libby, this is also not without reason.
Marti starts off the book as a seemingly normal teen, living with her grandmother and attending summer photography camp. However, we quickly learn that her housing situation is not entirely by choice - Marti's mother is a drug addict, and her father is a (in)famous rock star who is barely aware of the environment around him, never mind how to raise his kids.
As a result, Marti has lived with her grandmother for the last couple of years, in order to establish some semblance of normalcy in her day-to-day life. But this living arrangement hasn't been without its downside - Marti's developed a pretty severe aversion to musicians and to adults in general.
Stanton does a fairly good job of showing how someone can be both smart and capable, while also struggling with anger and resentment - as Marti is, when dealing with her family problems. I was especially struck with the sheer ferocity that seemed to run through Marti's body as she played the piano, after learning about her grandmother's death. Stanton does a beautiful job of showing Marti's struggle at utilizing a talent that was essentially inherited from (much despised) father, but also showing how the piano still comforts her.
Like Peter from Rock and a Hard Place, Stanton does a good job of creating and developing Adam's characterization, by essentially using the harmless, sweet superstar prototype that makes actors like Zac Efron from High School Musical so successful. So even though there's not necessarily a lot of depth in Adam, I can definitely see why Marti falls for him eventually.
* The romance.
While I thought that Marti's aversion to Adam after discovering he was a pop star was a bit overdone, I did like the fact that it wasn't necessarily love at first sight. Marti had to get over a lot of her personal issues and obstacles, before she could truly appreciate Adam for who he was.
This is essentially a 180 from Peter and Libby's insta-love relationship in Rock and a Hard Place, and I see it as a sign of Stanton's obvious (and continued) growth as a writer.
* The writing.
Stanton's writing has noticeably improved since Rock and a Hard Place. The dialogue flows more smoothly, the settings are described better, and the internal thoughts of both Adam and Marti are more defined.
When the third person narration transitioned between Marti and Adam, it was more obvious who was who, and there were definite verbal markers to differentiate between them.
* A restored parent relationship.
Like Libby in Rock and a Hard Place, Marti has a very, very difficult home life. However, unlike Libby, Marti gets the opportunity to see that relationship become better - at least, with her father.
Marti starts off the book by essentially swearing that she'll never communicate with her father again. However, after circumstances basically conspire so that she has no choice but to become reacquainted with her father, she actually learns that he's a changed man. He's still not perfect, but he's not the person that Marti thought, either.
I give credit to Stanton for writing a storyline that basically shows readers that nothing is permanent, and sometimes, even the most difficult of people deserve a second chance.
* The ending.
The ending was somewhat cheesy, but I liked Stanton's absolutely unwavering conviction that happily-ever-afters are possible.
I also liked the fact that Marti is reunited with her stepsister, and we learn that the stepsister is both settled, and working a job that is as far away from the entertainment industry that you can get. Again, this really reinforces the idea that everyone deserves a second chance.
With all of this being said, on to what didn't work...
(And be warned, I had a LOT of opinions about this particular storyline.)
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Things that didn't work:
* The fire.
I knew the storyline had to be headed there - so I did expect something crazy like the fire to happen.
What I didn't like was the fact that Marti basically depended on Adam (?!) to rescue her from the fire. What would she have done if Adam hadn't just happened to call at the right time?
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* The pregnancy scare.
I normally appreciate the attempts of YA authors to incorporate teenage pregnancy story lines into their books - it's realistic and representative of what real teens are going through these days.
Books like Brianna on the Brink and Me, Him, Them, and It may not be perfect, but they are still solid resources for teenage readers who may be curious about the potential of teenage pregnancy, and/or may be in similar situations.
However, in Snapshot, Stanton handles Marti/Adam's pregnancy scare in a way that was honestly, borderline idiotic, and made me fume while reading it.
First, Marti and Aadam have sex without protection. They claim it's because it's in the heat of the moment, and they just couldn't wait to get a condom before consummating their relationship.
Fine. I would hope that both of them would know better because of their respective backgrounds - e.g. you'd think that Adam's parents and management would drill into his head, the dangers of hooking up with someone who might just be out for his money - but I can excuse emotions super ceding intellect in the heat of the moment.
However, rather than do anything about the fact they had unprotected sex after the fact, Marti and Adam just... wait.
Seriously.
They literally just wait to see if Marti gets her period or not. Both Adam and Marti state several times to various people that they're concerned she may be pregnant, and Marti prays several times to not *be* pregnant; but neither Adam or Marti actually DO anything about the potential pregnancy.
Marti doesn't take a pregnancy test voluntarily, she doesn't go to the doctor, etc. It isn't until an external situation forces Marti to get a pregnancy test, that she actually finds out definitively once and for all, that she's not pregnant. It's basically a Schrodinger's pregnancy, until it's not.
While I generally try not to get worked up about storylines I don't like, I was troubled by this storyline for several reasons. On an characterization/intellectual level, this whole storyline doesn't speak much for Marti OR Adam's intelligence.
From a writing/messaging plot point, I really disliked what this plotline was saying to younger readers. The idea that Marti can't be smart enough to use protection OR take charge of her situation AFTER not using protection, is not one I want younger readers I know, reading. Throw in the fact that Marti seems to basically rely on Adam to tell her everything will be okay - even if she's pregnant! - is one that just... *shakes head*
Ultimately, I know that Stanton is completely entitled to write her book however she wants. But I'm also entitled to dislike what I find to be a poorly written and irresponsible storyline. I don't expect characters like Marti to be perfect, but I also don't want Marti to be completely brainless and reliant on Adam, either.
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Final review:
Aside from my dislike of the pregnancy scare storyline, I still think that elements of the story are cute and enjoyable. I just wouldn't necessarily put this in the hands of younger YA readers, without talking to them about it.
I think I would recommend this book for fans who enjoyed Rock and a Hard Place, but I'm reluctant to make comparisons to other authors.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2019
*Spoilers*
This was a random book I knew nothing about that I threw in my cart on Book Outlet cause it was a buck. Honestly, I should have DNF'd it, but for some reason I just kept reading. It sounded like a fun premise, but it was not executed well at all. The characters are awful, especially the main character, Marti. She had over-the-top reactions to the things her love interest, Adam, said and did and it was completely unrealistic. Her insta-hate turned into insta-love over the course of a couple days. They had unprotected sex and this included the worst part of the book for me. "No protection? No biggie! It's the safe time of my period!" (paraphrasing) [Insert me ranting at my 17 year old son about how there's no such thing and making sure that he knows that too. He wasn't reading the book, but I told him the part and I was so appalled that I made a learning moment out of it. But it was pointless anyway because he already knew that and said she was stupid. Whew!]
The plot was bad. There was no transitions between events. Things just kept happening one thing after another. No build up. It's just all over the place and jammed full of dramatic events that were over within a page or two. I honestly don't know how I read 400 pages of this. This was just so bad and every time I thought it couldn't get worse or more cliched, it would one up me.
Needless to say, I do not recommend. I will not be rereading this and I am unhauling it. I won't even be passing this on to my teenage niece that I like to pass books on to because I don't want her thinking anything in this book is acceptable. Good grief.
Challenges:
2019 Goodreads Challenge
2019 Mount TBR Challenge
This was a random book I knew nothing about that I threw in my cart on Book Outlet cause it was a buck. Honestly, I should have DNF'd it, but for some reason I just kept reading. It sounded like a fun premise, but it was not executed well at all. The characters are awful, especially the main character, Marti. She had over-the-top reactions to the things her love interest, Adam, said and did and it was completely unrealistic. Her insta-hate turned into insta-love over the course of a couple days. They had unprotected sex and this included the worst part of the book for me. "No protection? No biggie! It's the safe time of my period!" (paraphrasing) [Insert me ranting at my 17 year old son about how there's no such thing and making sure that he knows that too. He wasn't reading the book, but I told him the part and I was so appalled that I made a learning moment out of it. But it was pointless anyway because he already knew that and said she was stupid. Whew!]
The plot was bad. There was no transitions between events. Things just kept happening one thing after another. No build up. It's just all over the place and jammed full of dramatic events that were over within a page or two. I honestly don't know how I read 400 pages of this. This was just so bad and every time I thought it couldn't get worse or more cliched, it would one up me.
Needless to say, I do not recommend. I will not be rereading this and I am unhauling it. I won't even be passing this on to my teenage niece that I like to pass books on to because I don't want her thinking anything in this book is acceptable. Good grief.
Challenges:
2019 Goodreads Challenge
2019 Mount TBR Challenge
January 5, 2024
⭐️4.9/5⭐️
I don’t even like romance novels.
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Now, now hear me out. I mainly read murder or mystery, but I got this one from Dollar Tree out of all places, and I decided to give it a try.
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This honestly is my number one romance novel. It’s got all you could ask for; love, rockstars, action, teenagers, music, and a cat. It’s a perfect combination of what a young adult wants to read.
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I’ll admit, when I first started reading, I got Camp Rock vibes, but as I continued, it turned out better! I will definitely reread this- probably yearly.
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What I loved about this novel was the fact that the author didn’t make it seem like they fell in love as soon as their eyes met, like every other romance novel does. It was a process and that’s actually how love works, even teenage love, Adam was a pretty cool rocker who balanced out the quiet, stubborn attitude of miss Marti. Cute.
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Thanks Dollar Tree.
I don’t even like romance novels.
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Now, now hear me out. I mainly read murder or mystery, but I got this one from Dollar Tree out of all places, and I decided to give it a try.
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This honestly is my number one romance novel. It’s got all you could ask for; love, rockstars, action, teenagers, music, and a cat. It’s a perfect combination of what a young adult wants to read.
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I’ll admit, when I first started reading, I got Camp Rock vibes, but as I continued, it turned out better! I will definitely reread this- probably yearly.
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What I loved about this novel was the fact that the author didn’t make it seem like they fell in love as soon as their eyes met, like every other romance novel does. It was a process and that’s actually how love works, even teenage love, Adam was a pretty cool rocker who balanced out the quiet, stubborn attitude of miss Marti. Cute.
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Thanks Dollar Tree.
September 12, 2025
I really enjoyed this sweet YA novel. Marti is the daughter of a famous guitarist and Adam is a member of the boyband Jamieson. They meet at a small camp for the arts over a two-week summer program and sparks fly. Marti doesn't want to date a rockstar and Adam wants her to give him a chance. Soon, changes in their lives threaten to pull them apart before they've had a chance to explore their feelings.
This fast-paced and well-written novel left me wanting more from Marti and Adam. I plan to read the other books in the series next. Even though I accidentally read this out of order, it works as a standalone novel.
This fast-paced and well-written novel left me wanting more from Marti and Adam. I plan to read the other books in the series next. Even though I accidentally read this out of order, it works as a standalone novel.
May 28, 2021
Snapshot (The Jamieson Collection #2) was a great read by Angie Stanton. Mari Hunter has personal reasons as to why she hates rockers. She now lives with her grandmother and her life is starting to feel normal. Adam Jamieson is the genius guitar player of the band Jamieson. He finally gets two weeks to live like a normal kid. When Marti and Adam meet sparks fly but everything comes to a hall when tragedy strikes and they are separated. I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by the author.
July 19, 2022
this may have been a cute book when it was written, however in 2022...not so much. i completely checked out of this book when a cabin of boys not only peeps on the girls' cabin skinny dipping in the lake, not only takes photos of them in the lake, but proceeds to scare them out of the lake to take MORE pictures!! and this is all framed as a funny, cute little prank. yikes. both love interests are rather insufferable. disappointing because I love another book from this author
November 30, 2020
I really loved this book and the love story throughout. However, the book is not really realistic or relatable to an everyday person if that is what you are looking for. Two teenagers meet at a summer camp and fall in love but are torn apart by their different but similiar worlds. Is a great fantasy and love read.
July 9, 2018
These are cute somehow cinderella stories. Jamieson brothers, Peter and Adam are nice .Garret is a jerk. And the dad as well.Ut has a happy ending butonoy after hell happens ,like the first one.They are sweet, happy ending stories.
June 17, 2020
Great book
This book really transported me to camp and how all kids want camp to actually be! Adam and Marti story was very unique. Definitely an interesting story to follow! I definitely recommend can’t wait to read the next story about Garrett !!
This book really transported me to camp and how all kids want camp to actually be! Adam and Marti story was very unique. Definitely an interesting story to follow! I definitely recommend can’t wait to read the next story about Garrett !!
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