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Sometimes Never
Hope didn't have the best role model when it came to relationships. She’s content with her current no-strings-attached extracurricular activity with the lead singer of her band. She’s never believed in love and commitment.
Mason starts his eighth school in five years anticipating nothing more than the usual—boring classes, fighting more than making friends, and girls happily willing to succumb to his easy smile. He’s never put much stock into love at first sight—until he sees her.
Regardless of their painful pasts, Hope and Mason discover that sometimes never can become forever.
*This is a mature young adult romance. Recommended for 17+ due to sensitive subject matter, harsh language, and sexual situations.
Mason starts his eighth school in five years anticipating nothing more than the usual—boring classes, fighting more than making friends, and girls happily willing to succumb to his easy smile. He’s never put much stock into love at first sight—until he sees her.
Regardless of their painful pasts, Hope and Mason discover that sometimes never can become forever.
*This is a mature young adult romance. Recommended for 17+ due to sensitive subject matter, harsh language, and sexual situations.
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First published December 18, 2012
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Hope didn’t have the best role model when it came to relationships. She’s content with her current no-strings-attached extracurricular activity with the lead singer of her band. She’s never believed in love and commitment.
Mason starts his eighth school in five years anticipating nothing more than the usual—boring classes, fighting more than making friends, and girls happily willing to succumb to his easy smile. He’s never put much stock into love at first sight—until he sees her.
Regardless of their painful pasts, Hope and Mason discover that sometimes never can become forever.
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February 22, 2016
This. This was what I needed. A compelling contemporary with a heart-stopping romance and beautiful friendships. Granted, this was by no means a light read. It was dark and intense, which admittedly is the kind of book I usually go for. But aside from revelling in this side of the story, the pages of Sometimes Never are home to characters I fell head over heels in love with. Cheryl McIntyre has, without a doubt, made it onto my list of favourite authors.
Hope's life has been far from easy. She never knew her father, and her mother was uninterested in raising a daughter, instead either leaving the house unexpectedly or bringing home undesirable company. Then she died. For the past few years Hope's lived with a foster family, and while she's much better off than before, she still can't erase the pain and the scars that her past has inflicted on her. And love? Out of the question. Mason is now at his eighth school in five years, a result of his mother's constant desire to move. He's tired of not being able to stick around long enough to make proper friends, tired of having to leave places behind - especially his home of Illinois. He lets his temper get the best of him and uses girls as a way of trying to forget and to lose himself, but doesn't really believe in love.
And then they meet. And everything changes.
McIntyre deals with difficult issues in a very sensitive manner. Looking at the cover, it does kind of give the impression that this is perhaps something of a heavier read, but there is no specific mention of the topics that get brought up, leaving me surprised when I started reading. A lot of these stem from Hope's character. Hope has had some truly traumatic experiences, and because of that is a character completely and utterly broken. Both within the book and as a YA protagonist, she stands out from the crowd. Strangely enough, I felt almost no frustration with her character. I could see how much pain she was in, how she genuinely felt that she wasn't worthy of love and that she would destroy any kind of relationship she had, not realising that her friendships were relationships in themselves. Commitment is an absolute no-no for her, and that makes her almost oblivious to how differently other people might feel. She's also one hell of a fighter. She does struggle with herself quite a lot, and by the end of the book she's come a long way from where she was at the start. Not completely healed, but I think almost as much as possible for someone who's been through her experiences.
Now, if anyone were to ask me to name all my book boyfriends, it's safe to say we'd be here for...well, for a long while, let's just say. So what does it tell you when I say that Mason would be among the first names you hear? And he would be. Because he is honestly that amazing. This guy does nothing but help Hope and be there for her. He is just more sweet than I can describe. He makes mistakes, and then does his utmost to rectify them. The relationship he shares with his younger brother is also touching; these two don't fight and yell at each other. Mason is the responsible older brother who takes the time to do things with him, and you can see clearly that Kellin respects him. He gets along with his mother too - although this was a woman who had lost my respect by the end. She pulled a move that I was so scared would happen, and when I was proved right, I couldn't believe she would do such a thing. Yet somehow Mason has turned out to be a genuinely good guy, someone who stands up for what is right, makes his own choices, and refuses to go along with what others want him to do.
The secondary characters are brilliantly fleshed out as well. I can't even begin to tell you how much I adored the friendships in this book - between Mason, Hope, Guy, Chase, even Kellin and Misty. Guy is Hope's absolute best friend, and she's pretty tight with Chase as well; all three of them are part of a band, and Park is the fourth. Out of the secondary characters, Guy was by far my favourite. I loved him. Completely. He's been there for Hope ever since her mother died, and he understands her like no-one else does. At the same time, he says his mind. But even though he's my favourite, I love Chase too. I'm a little mixed with Park. On the one hand, I can see where he's coming from, but at the same time he does something that's pretty unforgiveable.
I adored this book. Pure and simple. It's so clear that Cheryl McIntyre knows every single one of her characters back to front, inside and out. And every single relationship in here, whether it's familial, platonic, romantic, loving, indifferent, painful - every single one of them is deep, layered, expertly written. Sometimes Never is all about the characters and their struggles to move on in their lives and, without fully realising it, this is what I needed to read. And if this review has made even one of you add it to your TBR, I feel like I've accomplished something. Because this is a book that deserves to be read.
This review is also posted on my blog.
Hope's life has been far from easy. She never knew her father, and her mother was uninterested in raising a daughter, instead either leaving the house unexpectedly or bringing home undesirable company. Then she died. For the past few years Hope's lived with a foster family, and while she's much better off than before, she still can't erase the pain and the scars that her past has inflicted on her. And love? Out of the question. Mason is now at his eighth school in five years, a result of his mother's constant desire to move. He's tired of not being able to stick around long enough to make proper friends, tired of having to leave places behind - especially his home of Illinois. He lets his temper get the best of him and uses girls as a way of trying to forget and to lose himself, but doesn't really believe in love.
And then they meet. And everything changes.
McIntyre deals with difficult issues in a very sensitive manner. Looking at the cover, it does kind of give the impression that this is perhaps something of a heavier read, but there is no specific mention of the topics that get brought up, leaving me surprised when I started reading. A lot of these stem from Hope's character. Hope has had some truly traumatic experiences, and because of that is a character completely and utterly broken. Both within the book and as a YA protagonist, she stands out from the crowd. Strangely enough, I felt almost no frustration with her character. I could see how much pain she was in, how she genuinely felt that she wasn't worthy of love and that she would destroy any kind of relationship she had, not realising that her friendships were relationships in themselves. Commitment is an absolute no-no for her, and that makes her almost oblivious to how differently other people might feel. She's also one hell of a fighter. She does struggle with herself quite a lot, and by the end of the book she's come a long way from where she was at the start. Not completely healed, but I think almost as much as possible for someone who's been through her experiences.
Now, if anyone were to ask me to name all my book boyfriends, it's safe to say we'd be here for...well, for a long while, let's just say. So what does it tell you when I say that Mason would be among the first names you hear? And he would be. Because he is honestly that amazing. This guy does nothing but help Hope and be there for her. He is just more sweet than I can describe. He makes mistakes, and then does his utmost to rectify them. The relationship he shares with his younger brother is also touching; these two don't fight and yell at each other. Mason is the responsible older brother who takes the time to do things with him, and you can see clearly that Kellin respects him. He gets along with his mother too - although this was a woman who had lost my respect by the end. She pulled a move that I was so scared would happen, and when I was proved right, I couldn't believe she would do such a thing. Yet somehow Mason has turned out to be a genuinely good guy, someone who stands up for what is right, makes his own choices, and refuses to go along with what others want him to do.
The secondary characters are brilliantly fleshed out as well. I can't even begin to tell you how much I adored the friendships in this book - between Mason, Hope, Guy, Chase, even Kellin and Misty. Guy is Hope's absolute best friend, and she's pretty tight with Chase as well; all three of them are part of a band, and Park is the fourth. Out of the secondary characters, Guy was by far my favourite. I loved him. Completely. He's been there for Hope ever since her mother died, and he understands her like no-one else does. At the same time, he says his mind. But even though he's my favourite, I love Chase too. I'm a little mixed with Park. On the one hand, I can see where he's coming from, but at the same time he does something that's pretty unforgiveable.
I adored this book. Pure and simple. It's so clear that Cheryl McIntyre knows every single one of her characters back to front, inside and out. And every single relationship in here, whether it's familial, platonic, romantic, loving, indifferent, painful - every single one of them is deep, layered, expertly written. Sometimes Never is all about the characters and their struggles to move on in their lives and, without fully realising it, this is what I needed to read. And if this review has made even one of you add it to your TBR, I feel like I've accomplished something. Because this is a book that deserves to be read.
This review is also posted on my blog.
August 7, 2013
I am seriously messed up
That's Hope! She is broken from child, and her childhood memories affects her until today. They ain't very pretty ones. She finds herself cutting from the release.
Enters, Mason, our hero. He is just so adorable. Their journey is beautiful. It started slow, picked up to intense, then it was BAM!!! I really enjoyed this story.
Do you still want to kiss me?
More than ever.
Kiss me.
I don't know why I want him. Need him.
I want you to be with me. Just me. Like your boyfriend.
We're official.
You can sink your teeth into me anytime you want. I'm all yours.
I was promised shamrock boxers. Are you going to deliver?
You're fucking awesome, Mason Patel and I'm grateful you're mine.
There so many sweet moments between *swoons* Mason is one hot, adorable, caring, romantic boy!!
I can't wait for Parker's story, I do feel sorry for him when Hope breaks up with him... The connection happened with Mason, Hope felt alive!
My Mason
My Hope
December 30, 2012
Whew! This is the first book that I have read by this author. I am pleasantly surprised that I stumbled upon this book. It was well written without a dull moment. I was hooked from the first paragraph. It kept me turning each page until the very end. Cheryl McIntyre did a great job in approaching a taboo subject. And although at moments I was cringing she did a very realistic view and did it with taste.
Mason is constantly on the move with his mother and little brother. After a tragic accident took his father away from them his mother has problems with staying in one place for too long. Because of this Mason goes through his days not connecting with anyone and only reaches out through sex and anger. He's always fighting for the underdog and is so sweet it just makes you melt.
Finding herself in a foster home after her mother was killed in a car accident, Hope, is just like a M&M. Hard outer shell but soft on the inside. After suffering through a neglectful childhood with her mother she looks down at herself and feels that she will never be good enough. She only allows a select few close but keeps everyone else at arms length. Always in fear that someone will see her how she sees herself and leave her behind. She hides behind her vices.. Playing drums, writing lyrics, uses anger to hide her hurt, and..... Worst vice of all.. (Hidden from everyone but 1 person)... Self harming.
On Masons first day of school he glimpses Hope. Immediately he feels as though he is drawn to her. As he walking towards her he's startled to see this firecracker in a confrontation with a much larger guy and then proceeds to kick his ass. Never feeling this connection before he is determined to meet her. Unfortunately for him because of the fight she is suspended from school. Later that day Mason sees another student being harassed by a couple guys. Mason sticks up for this student, Guy, and they fast become friends. As luck would have it he goes home with Guy only to find out that, Guys family fosters Hope and is also her BFF.
They both feel an immediate attraction toward each other. Hope is leery but Mason is relentless with his charm and sweetness and Hope finds herself falling for him. Given that they both have their issues and Hopes the biggest of them all it was a journey they both needed to begin. And what a journey it is. There was also great co characters and made the story even more complete.
I'd like to say their story was all sweetness but it just couldn't be that way. Was there sweet, melt your heart, I gotta get me a Mason moments??? Oh Yeah! Hopes character is going to (not gonna lie) piss you off. I realized that she had to be that way, thats what made up Hope. Warts and all. She's hung onto all the bad in her life and she struggles everyday. You're also going to like her, sympathize, root for her and pray that she sees the light. You're just gonna want to pick up Mason and put him in your pocket. But also scream at him why? Why? There are some hard truths in this book that may not sit well with others. Why doesn't anyone say anything? Why once the "vice" is out no one shouts from the rooftops for help. It's frustrating BUT it's also reality.. I don't want to do any spoilers so I won't get into it any more but wow..
I do hope there is a follow up book with some of the other characters.. Park, Guy, Chase, Kellen and even Annie I would love to know more of their stories... Hint Hint ;)
Overall great book that I ate up every sentence. I'll definitely be looking for more from this author!!
Mason is constantly on the move with his mother and little brother. After a tragic accident took his father away from them his mother has problems with staying in one place for too long. Because of this Mason goes through his days not connecting with anyone and only reaches out through sex and anger. He's always fighting for the underdog and is so sweet it just makes you melt.
Finding herself in a foster home after her mother was killed in a car accident, Hope, is just like a M&M. Hard outer shell but soft on the inside. After suffering through a neglectful childhood with her mother she looks down at herself and feels that she will never be good enough. She only allows a select few close but keeps everyone else at arms length. Always in fear that someone will see her how she sees herself and leave her behind. She hides behind her vices.. Playing drums, writing lyrics, uses anger to hide her hurt, and..... Worst vice of all.. (Hidden from everyone but 1 person)... Self harming.
On Masons first day of school he glimpses Hope. Immediately he feels as though he is drawn to her. As he walking towards her he's startled to see this firecracker in a confrontation with a much larger guy and then proceeds to kick his ass. Never feeling this connection before he is determined to meet her. Unfortunately for him because of the fight she is suspended from school. Later that day Mason sees another student being harassed by a couple guys. Mason sticks up for this student, Guy, and they fast become friends. As luck would have it he goes home with Guy only to find out that, Guys family fosters Hope and is also her BFF.
They both feel an immediate attraction toward each other. Hope is leery but Mason is relentless with his charm and sweetness and Hope finds herself falling for him. Given that they both have their issues and Hopes the biggest of them all it was a journey they both needed to begin. And what a journey it is. There was also great co characters and made the story even more complete.
I'd like to say their story was all sweetness but it just couldn't be that way. Was there sweet, melt your heart, I gotta get me a Mason moments??? Oh Yeah! Hopes character is going to (not gonna lie) piss you off. I realized that she had to be that way, thats what made up Hope. Warts and all. She's hung onto all the bad in her life and she struggles everyday. You're also going to like her, sympathize, root for her and pray that she sees the light. You're just gonna want to pick up Mason and put him in your pocket. But also scream at him why? Why? There are some hard truths in this book that may not sit well with others. Why doesn't anyone say anything? Why once the "vice" is out no one shouts from the rooftops for help. It's frustrating BUT it's also reality.. I don't want to do any spoilers so I won't get into it any more but wow..
I do hope there is a follow up book with some of the other characters.. Park, Guy, Chase, Kellen and even Annie I would love to know more of their stories... Hint Hint ;)
Overall great book that I ate up every sentence. I'll definitely be looking for more from this author!!
January 6, 2013
3.75-4 Stars
“I’m afraid that if I let myself feel the way I do about you, ugh, I’m so afraid you’ll realize what I am, and you’ll walk away. And it’ll hurt me.”
“What are you?” I hold my breath, waiting.
“Broken,” she murmurs.
This is story reminded me a lot of Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless. So if you’re a fan of that story, you might want to hold off on reading this. Strange request, I know, but hear me out. I really liked this story, and maybe if I had read this first, I might’ve actually loved this. However, I’m still in a Hopeless funk and that story Wowed the frick out of me. This is a wonderful story in its own right. I just think I should’ve picked it up after some time off from my Hopeless high. Am I making any sense?
Anything could happen at any second. So why bother? Why bother meeting people? Making friends? Caring about someone? Falling in love? It’s just going to end. Taken away, ripped from my hands. Tore from my heart. ~ Hope
Hope is one messed up chick; seriously fucked up. She’s not your typical teenage girl. She’s got multicolored hair and her attitude is sometimes scary. She can seriously kick any guy’s ass. What isn’t well known about Hope is that she’s hiding a pretty dark secret. She’s got this whole laundry list of issues that I cannot even begin to divulge. Something happens to her in her past and believes that she is not worthy of love. She doesn’t do relationships. Even her boyfriend isn’t even a boyfriend. No labels, that’s too personal. However, when she meets Mason, how much longer could she hide behind her tough persona?
Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other…
It’s like I can breathe better. Stand taller. Smile easier. It’s ridiculous. I have this sinking feeling I’m going to regret this. That this boy is going to end up inflicting the worst pain I’ve ever felt.
I absolutely LOVE Mason Patel. Just an FYI, he made it onto my elite ultimate book boyfriend list. That’s saying something. Anyway, Mason is immediately drawn to Hope. He wants to get to know this girl who just kicked a jock’s ass. She is nothing like the girls he used to date, if you could even call his previous relationships “dating.” Hope is a tough cookie to crack, but he’s a patient man and sooner or later, Hope is going to crack. But when he finds out Hope’s secrets, how will he react?
I’m done counting the days. Now because of you I’m making the days count.
This really was a very good story, one I really liked, a lot. The author dealt with some seriously dark issues and handled it very well. The relationship between Mason and Hope is a beautiful one. It’s amazing when you find the one person who truly mattered and can change your life like that. Just beautiful. However, there were times where I wanted to smack some sense into Hope. How she treated Mason at times made me so angry at her. Plus the ending left me a little disappointed. No worries, it ends happily, but it felt just a little rushed Anyway, I have no problems recommending this read, just go into it without certain expectations and with a little patience with Hope’s character.
“I’m afraid that if I let myself feel the way I do about you, ugh, I’m so afraid you’ll realize what I am, and you’ll walk away. And it’ll hurt me.”
“What are you?” I hold my breath, waiting.
“Broken,” she murmurs.
This is story reminded me a lot of Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless. So if you’re a fan of that story, you might want to hold off on reading this. Strange request, I know, but hear me out. I really liked this story, and maybe if I had read this first, I might’ve actually loved this. However, I’m still in a Hopeless funk and that story Wowed the frick out of me. This is a wonderful story in its own right. I just think I should’ve picked it up after some time off from my Hopeless high. Am I making any sense?
Anything could happen at any second. So why bother? Why bother meeting people? Making friends? Caring about someone? Falling in love? It’s just going to end. Taken away, ripped from my hands. Tore from my heart. ~ Hope
Hope is one messed up chick; seriously fucked up. She’s not your typical teenage girl. She’s got multicolored hair and her attitude is sometimes scary. She can seriously kick any guy’s ass. What isn’t well known about Hope is that she’s hiding a pretty dark secret. She’s got this whole laundry list of issues that I cannot even begin to divulge. Something happens to her in her past and believes that she is not worthy of love. She doesn’t do relationships. Even her boyfriend isn’t even a boyfriend. No labels, that’s too personal. However, when she meets Mason, how much longer could she hide behind her tough persona?
Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other…
It’s like I can breathe better. Stand taller. Smile easier. It’s ridiculous. I have this sinking feeling I’m going to regret this. That this boy is going to end up inflicting the worst pain I’ve ever felt.
I absolutely LOVE Mason Patel. Just an FYI, he made it onto my elite ultimate book boyfriend list. That’s saying something. Anyway, Mason is immediately drawn to Hope. He wants to get to know this girl who just kicked a jock’s ass. She is nothing like the girls he used to date, if you could even call his previous relationships “dating.” Hope is a tough cookie to crack, but he’s a patient man and sooner or later, Hope is going to crack. But when he finds out Hope’s secrets, how will he react?
I’m done counting the days. Now because of you I’m making the days count.
This really was a very good story, one I really liked, a lot. The author dealt with some seriously dark issues and handled it very well. The relationship between Mason and Hope is a beautiful one. It’s amazing when you find the one person who truly mattered and can change your life like that. Just beautiful. However, there were times where I wanted to smack some sense into Hope. How she treated Mason at times made me so angry at her. Plus the ending left me a little disappointed. No worries, it ends happily, but it felt just a little rushed Anyway, I have no problems recommending this read, just go into it without certain expectations and with a little patience with Hope’s character.
March 20, 2013
”But Sometimes never is a distorted perception.”
I’m so in love with this one. So here you go, my love declaration for “Sometimes Never”:
Yes, it was a little rough around the edges with some minor spelling and grammar mistakes and the occasional awkward sentence structure but it reminded me so much about being in love for the first and my first boyfriend that I didn’t even care about falling in love way too fast.
I loved Hope Love, apart from her name being the shit, she is truly awesome. I like her “random” personality with these little quirks and ticks. She certainly could act like a bitch as well but all in all she was amazing. I adored her character even when I wanted to slap her, although her past more than explains her erratic behavior at times. And don’t get me started on her candy addiction and mushroom allergy (damn fungus :D).
Mason... *sigh* he’s is made of awesome. So awesome in fact that he jumped right on the shelf to my other book-boyfriends. I don’t even know where to start - he just seems to be so damn perfect. Thoughtful, playful, polite and loving – that’s Mason. He has his own problems to deal with but he’s always there for Hope, no matter how hard it gets.
These two alone are already fabulous but together… I lack the vocabulary to describe them but how about: cute, adorable, lovely, darling, charming, lovable, perfect.
"Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven."
Yes, they are definitely made for each other in cookie heaven. The dialogues ranged from funny and entertaining to serious and heartbreaking. There was a bit of everything and there was a huge smile on my face throughout many parts of this book.
I don’t think I can even name you one thing that I didn’t like about this book. I loved how Hope’s living situation was portrayed, it would probably be anything but easy, yet there was love – a lot of it. And not only the interactions between Hope and Mason were good, but there were also many entertaining scenes between Hope and Guy (another awesome name!).
There are also some serious topics and one of them is very current, the author managed to portray this problem and the struggles it brings with it in a tasteful way. I’ve never read any other book that included this topic but I liked the way she handled it nonetheless.
I had so many favorite scenes that I highlighted a lot in this book, I probably also forgot to mention many things in my review. So maybe you should pick this up yourself and see if you love it as much as I do.
P.S.: You know, I usually don’t do the picture thing but this time I just couldn’t resist and that alone should tell you how much I loved this :) (I couldn't find a source for the picture but kudos to whomever its from!!)
August 22, 2018
WARNING: This review might be hard to read because I was blown away by this book and still not recover yet.
In order to kill my time during some boring class, I bought "Sometimes Never" because I thought I was going to something light and easy to read. However it turned out to be anything but.
- The story was so intense but it also had something that could light up your mood; it would make you laugh until your stomach hurt.
- The story was well built. It would make you smile a minute and cry another.
- It also had some twist in the story which was so wicked ... something that I couldn't imagine.
- The story was much more than I thought it would be.
- The story was too short. It was too good to end so soon; I wanted to read more.
The characters in "Sometimes Never" were far from perfect ... especially Hope. She was the character that I couldn't predict. The only thing I knew about her was she fought hard to live trough each day (before she met Mason) and I liked her for that. Mason was another character that easy to fall in love with. He wasmy Hope's warlock. I felt connected to their relationship ... it was bitter but (more) sweet. Guy was my favorite character since he was super fun and being a great friend to Hope and everyone.
I give "Sometime Never" 4.5 stars. And you should read this book.
PS. I forgot ... these were sentences that made me fall hard to "Sometimes Never." It was because I knew right then that Cheryl McIntyre had her way with words that would bring a beautiful romance into the story:
"I Hope I can get in Love. I’d Love to have some Hope."
"I’d Love a little sliver of Hope."
"Hope can get me up."
In order to kill my time during some boring class, I bought "Sometimes Never" because I thought I was going to something light and easy to read. However it turned out to be anything but.
- The story was so intense but it also had something that could light up your mood; it would make you laugh until your stomach hurt.
- The story was well built. It would make you smile a minute and cry another.
- It also had some twist in the story which was so wicked ... something that I couldn't imagine.
- The story was much more than I thought it would be.
- The story was too short. It was too good to end so soon; I wanted to read more.
The characters in "Sometimes Never" were far from perfect ... especially Hope. She was the character that I couldn't predict. The only thing I knew about her was she fought hard to live trough each day (before she met Mason) and I liked her for that. Mason was another character that easy to fall in love with. He was
I give "Sometime Never" 4.5 stars. And you should read this book.
PS. I forgot ... these were sentences that made me fall hard to "Sometimes Never." It was because I knew right then that Cheryl McIntyre had her way with words that would bring a beautiful romance into the story:
"I Hope I can get in Love. I’d Love to have some Hope."
"I’d Love a little sliver of Hope."
"Hope can get me up."
December 31, 2012
3.5/5
This story reminded me of a "lesser" version of Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. If I'd read this before Hopeless, I MIGHT have LOVED this. Sometimes Never had SO MUCH POTENTIAL. When I read the first couple chapters, I was thrilled!! I loved the dual POV and Hope's character. She was so unique and broken but completely lovable. And the fact that she was the only chick in an all male band, earned her major points. I especially loved her lyrics to the beautiful song, her little quirks, insecurities, fears, flaws, etc. Basically, her character was my ideal protag. I loved reading about her, and delving deeper into her secrets, her fears, and brokenness. I loved her vulnerability AND her fierceness. However, the story kind of lost its' luster after the weak climax; I was a bit disappointed. I had high hopes. I also expected there to be much more drama between Hope & her ex. Also, the romance aspect was just OK; could have been better, without the cheesy back & forth texting & unhealthy co-dependent behavior. ;-) But honestly, I blame Hopeless for ruining Sometimes Never for me! If only I read this BEFORE Hopeless. Unfortunately, Mason just could not compete with Dean Holder.
This story reminded me of a "lesser" version of Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. If I'd read this before Hopeless, I MIGHT have LOVED this. Sometimes Never had SO MUCH POTENTIAL. When I read the first couple chapters, I was thrilled!! I loved the dual POV and Hope's character. She was so unique and broken but completely lovable. And the fact that she was the only chick in an all male band, earned her major points. I especially loved her lyrics to the beautiful song, her little quirks, insecurities, fears, flaws, etc. Basically, her character was my ideal protag. I loved reading about her, and delving deeper into her secrets, her fears, and brokenness. I loved her vulnerability AND her fierceness. However, the story kind of lost its' luster after the weak climax; I was a bit disappointed. I had high hopes. I also expected there to be much more drama between Hope & her ex. Also, the romance aspect was just OK; could have been better, without the cheesy back & forth texting & unhealthy co-dependent behavior. ;-) But honestly, I blame Hopeless for ruining Sometimes Never for me! If only I read this BEFORE Hopeless. Unfortunately, Mason just could not compete with Dean Holder.
June 4, 2013
4.5 stars
Just finished Before Now, it reminds me how much I loved this book. I don't know how Cheryl does it but when I read Blackbird and Before Now, it always makes me want to go back to where it all began with Hope and Masons story with their bags of skittles! Their story is one of the few that I still remember after reading it months ago. I like this authors writing, not overly descriptive but enough story to keep me turning the pages with some twists along the way. Love this couple. Really worth a read x
Just finished Before Now, it reminds me how much I loved this book. I don't know how Cheryl does it but when I read Blackbird and Before Now, it always makes me want to go back to where it all began with Hope and Masons story with their bags of skittles! Their story is one of the few that I still remember after reading it months ago. I like this authors writing, not overly descriptive but enough story to keep me turning the pages with some twists along the way. Love this couple. Really worth a read x
April 2, 2013
I don't want to say that every New Adult book I read is the same, but almost every New Adult book I read is the same. It's becoming really, really tiresome. This is a great genre--one that could have my full attention--if they all didn't seem to be a carbon copy of the last. Including the horrible editing issues!
In Sometimes Never, we meet high schoolers, Mason and Hope. Mason's father has been dead for six years, and Hope's mom died in a car accident a few years ago. He's new in town (something we don't really know until we figure it out for ourselves after a bit). Oh, and Mason's angry--another fact about him which we don't discover until about halfway through the book. And Hope, she's a piece of a work. She's a commitment phobic cutter who's been sexually molested in her past and doesn't trust anyone. But of course, when Mason and Hope meet all of their problems disappear in the wake of the little hearts floating above their heads because they're immediately in lurve. Like, after a week. Not saying it can't happen, but make me feel it! Drama happens, more drama happens, their relationship is threatened...someone almost dies, and then Mason turns into a big fat liar, but it's all good because they're in lurve, remember?
Sound familiar? Probably because like I said before, this is just another variation of nearly every other new adult book out there right now. Nothing felt genuine. It felt cliched, overdone and eye-roll worthy. Near the end, it got to a point where I was skimming because I honestly just wanted to be finished with it. There was nothing spectacular about anything in this book, or these characters that sets it apart from any other NA book out there, which is why it only earned one star from me.
In Sometimes Never, we meet high schoolers, Mason and Hope. Mason's father has been dead for six years, and Hope's mom died in a car accident a few years ago. He's new in town (something we don't really know until we figure it out for ourselves after a bit). Oh, and Mason's angry--another fact about him which we don't discover until about halfway through the book. And Hope, she's a piece of a work. She's a commitment phobic cutter who's been sexually molested in her past and doesn't trust anyone. But of course, when Mason and Hope meet all of their problems disappear in the wake of the little hearts floating above their heads because they're immediately in lurve. Like, after a week. Not saying it can't happen, but make me feel it! Drama happens, more drama happens, their relationship is threatened...someone almost dies, and then Mason turns into a big fat liar, but it's all good because they're in lurve, remember?
Sound familiar? Probably because like I said before, this is just another variation of nearly every other new adult book out there right now. Nothing felt genuine. It felt cliched, overdone and eye-roll worthy. Near the end, it got to a point where I was skimming because I honestly just wanted to be finished with it. There was nothing spectacular about anything in this book, or these characters that sets it apart from any other NA book out there, which is why it only earned one star from me.
February 13, 2013
I really liked this book, the characters and their dialogue were so fun. I want a Mason!
January 21, 2013
Don't let the synopsis of this book fool you. It was much more of a book than I expected and nothing like I thought it would be. Sometimes Never is an emotionally layered story.
"I never thought I could love someone so much, but sometimes never is a distorted perception, because I continuously find myself falling deeper in love with her every day."
Hope is very messed up due to a horrible event in her early years of life. She finds a dangerous method to help her cope. She doesn't feel safe with others except her best friend Guy. For Hope, trust and love are very terrifying for her emotionally, physically and dangerous to her heart and defenses. Then Mason happens in to her life.
"Mason is my truck. I have no idea what happened, or how, or even why. I was just walking through life one day and, BAM. Mason smashed into me. Into my mind. My body. My heart. He's filled every fraction of me. Every minute, of every day, Mason is a part of me."
They very quickly start a friendship as they are drawn towards each other with attraction and maybe something a bit deeper. They realize how so alike they are in random ways which helps with their relationship as these two opposites strongly attract to each other.
"It's as if we were made for each other. Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven."
I was never once put off when Mason relays his past to Hope. It's a part of what made him but its not what makes him once he meets Hope. He never uses it in anyway against her. It's not a topic that the author has the reader dwell over thankfully. Hope's issues take more precedence in this story. Mason is a bit messed up too, just in a different way than Hope.
Hope and Mason must over come obstacles in their path if they want to stay together. They need to learn to trust each other, love each other, and let their defensive walls down.
I like the cast of secondary characters. They were there as supporters and good friends. They made you want to care about them and their feelings. They made you want to know what happens to them down the road too. I hope a few of them get their own book.
For me I felt this book was about learning how to: cope, trust, figure out relationships and there different forms, love someone and oneself, and finally how to let go, move on, and free oneself of past demons.
"I'm done counting days. Now, because of you, I'm making days count."
Side note: I felt that the ending was a tad rushed. As for the epilogue, even though I loved it, it needed a little bit of clarification regarding the time line even though I think I have it all straightened out in my mind.
I will definitely read another book by this author in the future.
January 5, 2013
This book has gone the way of recent YA and NA novels such as The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden and Hopeless - where the guy and the girl have an equally messed up past, overcome their personal demons and find comfort and love in each other. It was a good read for this genre – I liked it more than Hopeless but not as much as The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden or The Sea of Tranquility.
I liked seeing Mason and Hope’s relationship develop. Hope is a bit of a bad ass. I love how she managed to kick a few guys’ asses – so refreshing to see a girl accomplish that. While Mason is a bit of a pussy in my opinion. I didn’t like the fact he was so easily willing to put up with Hope's shit. And I don't mean emotional shit since that is acceptable given what she went through. I'm referring to things she did that were just pure bitchiness .
The other thing that bugged me was the instalove – Hope and Mason knew each other for a day and were suddenly obsessed with one another.
This was literally their second or third time hanging out. I know Hope was being somewhat facetious when she said this but it just seemed too fast to be realistic to me. I hate instalove almost as much as love triangles.
But then there was Guy – who almost made up for everything I didn’t like about this book. Guy is Hope’s step-brother/cousin/best friend. He was hilarious and so refreshing.
If Guy were real, I'd totally want him as a best friend. And if he were given his own story, I would snap it up in a heartbeat.
Overall, this wasn't too bad of a read - more predictable than anything. While there were certain parts I didn’t like, it definitely kept me entertained.
I liked seeing Mason and Hope’s relationship develop. Hope is a bit of a bad ass. I love how she managed to kick a few guys’ asses – so refreshing to see a girl accomplish that. While Mason is a bit of a pussy in my opinion. I didn’t like the fact he was so easily willing to put up with Hope's shit. And I don't mean emotional shit since that is acceptable given what she went through. I'm referring to things she did that were just pure bitchiness .
The other thing that bugged me was the instalove – Hope and Mason knew each other for a day and were suddenly obsessed with one another.
Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven.
This was literally their second or third time hanging out. I know Hope was being somewhat facetious when she said this but it just seemed too fast to be realistic to me. I hate instalove almost as much as love triangles.
But then there was Guy – who almost made up for everything I didn’t like about this book. Guy is Hope’s step-brother/cousin/best friend. He was hilarious and so refreshing.
“Way too much information, Guy. Seriously.” Hope shakes her head, laughing. “So, what are you doing today?”
“I got plans,” Guys says.
“What? With who?”
He smiles. “With Samuel. I’m meeting him for a movie.”
“That dude you Skype with all the time?”
Guy nods excitedly.
“Ew. You aren’t seeing a movie. You’re hooking up with him in a movie theater. What is your obsession with public oral sex?”
I raise a brow. Yeah, too much info, for real.
Guy chuckles. “Well you have seen him, right?”
“Yes, and he is cute, but can’t he come here or you there?”
“You are totally asking me to make a joke with that statement,” I say.
Guy laughs. “Don’t worry Hope; I’ll make sure he comes lots of places.”
If Guy were real, I'd totally want him as a best friend. And if he were given his own story, I would snap it up in a heartbeat.
Overall, this wasn't too bad of a read - more predictable than anything. While there were certain parts I didn’t like, it definitely kept me entertained.
March 30, 2014
Putting the Fun in Dysfunction
When I participated in the Mental Health Giveaway Hop, I asked for recommendations of favorite psychological reads. Blogger VanillaOrchid recommended this series, and I'm so glad she did! I hadn't heard of this author but I plan on gobbling up the series based on my love for this first book. (Bookworm Brandee also recommended Reason to Breathe which I plan to review soon).
While Sometimes Never touches on sad issues like parent abandonment, parent death, sexual abuse, and self-injury, the characters address these issues in such a lighthearted manner that I often found myself cracking up. It's rare that I love both the heroine and the hero as much as I fell for Hope and Mason.
Hope Love (yes, that's really her name) is a high school foster kid who doesn't believe in relationships or love (despite her last name). She's a candy addict who plays drums for a band. She's spunky and irreverent. Here she is typing away in an internet chat room:
ASL flashed on the computer screen. Age, sex, and location. I sat back and thought, Who do I want to be today? I never tell the truth. Seventeen, female, living in a house with seven other kids in Ohio. Like a fucked up, twenty-first century version of The Brady Bunch.
Usually when the first question has to do with your age and sex, it's a horny, middle aged man looking to cyber. When I'm in a mood, like I was last night -- sick of the world and all its bullshit -- I like to put on my Fergus persona. Fergus is a fifteen year old boy, recently discovering his gay sexuality.
Priceless.
Mason is an eighteen-year-old who just moved to Hope's town and of course he notices her right away. His dark hair and green eyes sound delicious, but what most attracted me is his personality. He also has a wonderful sense of humor:
Hope Love. What kind of name is that?
"I think I'm in love," I say to my mom. And then I laugh because I hear some kind of pun in my statement. I play around with the words in my head. I Hope I can get in Love. I'd Love to have some Hope.
"Mason, don't play with me," Mom says, but I hear that little sliver of hope in her voice. Ha, I'd Love a little sliver of Hope. I could do this all day.
Hope and Mason seem to bring out the best in each other. They're both sarcastic individuals who have been through tough times, but they actually feel happy in each other's presence. Unfortunately, Hope is sort of dating the lead singer in her band (Park--love his name) and she has a dark secret that makes her feel unworthy of being happy. But Mason doesn't scare away easily. Each time he unwittingly pushes Hope too hard, he gently apologizes until her panic settles down.
I like how Mason realizes he can't "save" Hope, as much as he wants to. I love the quirky realness of the characters. The only aspects I didn't love are the title and the reason Mason's father died, which seemed a tad overdramatic to me.
I hear the next books in this series deal with side characters from this novel, and I can't wait to see what this author has in store for me next! I highly recommend this series.
When I participated in the Mental Health Giveaway Hop, I asked for recommendations of favorite psychological reads. Blogger VanillaOrchid recommended this series, and I'm so glad she did! I hadn't heard of this author but I plan on gobbling up the series based on my love for this first book. (Bookworm Brandee also recommended Reason to Breathe which I plan to review soon).
While Sometimes Never touches on sad issues like parent abandonment, parent death, sexual abuse, and self-injury, the characters address these issues in such a lighthearted manner that I often found myself cracking up. It's rare that I love both the heroine and the hero as much as I fell for Hope and Mason.
Hope Love (yes, that's really her name) is a high school foster kid who doesn't believe in relationships or love (despite her last name). She's a candy addict who plays drums for a band. She's spunky and irreverent. Here she is typing away in an internet chat room:
ASL flashed on the computer screen. Age, sex, and location. I sat back and thought, Who do I want to be today? I never tell the truth. Seventeen, female, living in a house with seven other kids in Ohio. Like a fucked up, twenty-first century version of The Brady Bunch.
Usually when the first question has to do with your age and sex, it's a horny, middle aged man looking to cyber. When I'm in a mood, like I was last night -- sick of the world and all its bullshit -- I like to put on my Fergus persona. Fergus is a fifteen year old boy, recently discovering his gay sexuality.
Priceless.
Mason is an eighteen-year-old who just moved to Hope's town and of course he notices her right away. His dark hair and green eyes sound delicious, but what most attracted me is his personality. He also has a wonderful sense of humor:
Hope Love. What kind of name is that?
"I think I'm in love," I say to my mom. And then I laugh because I hear some kind of pun in my statement. I play around with the words in my head. I Hope I can get in Love. I'd Love to have some Hope.
"Mason, don't play with me," Mom says, but I hear that little sliver of hope in her voice. Ha, I'd Love a little sliver of Hope. I could do this all day.
Hope and Mason seem to bring out the best in each other. They're both sarcastic individuals who have been through tough times, but they actually feel happy in each other's presence. Unfortunately, Hope is sort of dating the lead singer in her band (Park--love his name) and she has a dark secret that makes her feel unworthy of being happy. But Mason doesn't scare away easily. Each time he unwittingly pushes Hope too hard, he gently apologizes until her panic settles down.
I like how Mason realizes he can't "save" Hope, as much as he wants to. I love the quirky realness of the characters. The only aspects I didn't love are the title and the reason Mason's father died, which seemed a tad overdramatic to me.
I hear the next books in this series deal with side characters from this novel, and I can't wait to see what this author has in store for me next! I highly recommend this series.
March 11, 2014
3.5 Candied Stars
January 27, 2013
~ I'm standing in the middle of my bathroom, naked clutching a razor blade between my thumb and finger. I need to release the poison. The fear. The anger. I want the pain that festers inside of me - Out. I want it on the outside. On my flesh. Where I say how I hurt. Where I say when. Where I say for how long. Where I say stop. Where I can stop it.
I'm so ugly.
I am so fucking ugly.
My insides are disgusting.
There is nothing good inside of me. I'm not a nice person. I'm not smart. I'm not funny. I am selfish. Mean. There is nothing special about me. I can't stand the sight of myself. I hate myself. I hate everything that makes me, Me.~
WOW what Intense, Powerful, Heart wrenching words!
I can't even begin to tell you about the incredible story of Hope and Mason.
Hope was amazing, She was real, she was broken and I just wanted to climb through my kindle and hug the shit out of her!
Hope self harms, to deal with her painful past. It's an addiction.
It's like an itch that no matter how many times I scratch and dig at it, it just won't stop tingling until
I'm raw and bloody. It may settle down for a while, but it never actually stops prickling and crawling below the surface. Just waiting to flareup and grab hold of my sanity again.
Mason, who is dealing with his own demons is amazing! Just perfect for Hope, sees past her insecurities and gets through to her.
Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven.
Both so terrified of what they feel for each other and what that means they slowly start to let each other in.
"Mason, you terrify me."
His voice lowers in a deep murmur. "Im also starting to think that's possibly a good thing because you scare the shit out me too."
"So what do we do?" I whisper.
"Maybe we should start facing our fears."
I loved all of the secondary characters, they all were there for Hope and Mason and I fell in love with them just as much!
This was intense, Cheryl McIntyre brings these characters to life on such a raw level, You feel them, you experience their pain right along with them!
The writing.. Oh was just beautiful Im utterly in love, the words just flowed off the page, I couldn't get enough! The words spoke to me, called to me, captured me.
"Pink lips, and rosy cheeks; eyes so light and hair that shines.
They tell me that you're beautiful."
"Five foot nine, size two dress, bones protruding from your chest.
They tell me that you're beautiful."
"Inflated breasts, extended hair, pigment perfected. They tell me that you're beautiful."
"Shape me, mold me, manufacture me, and tell me that I'm Beautiful.
Wax me, dye me, chop and dice me, and tell me that I'm beautiful. Choose me, use me, take me break me, and tell me that I'm beautiful. Bleach it cover it, go ahead and remove it."
"Erase all that is beautiful."
"Break me. Break me. Break me to fit you."
"I don't want to be beautiful."
Amazing you must read this!!!!
I'm so ugly.
I am so fucking ugly.
My insides are disgusting.
There is nothing good inside of me. I'm not a nice person. I'm not smart. I'm not funny. I am selfish. Mean. There is nothing special about me. I can't stand the sight of myself. I hate myself. I hate everything that makes me, Me.~
WOW what Intense, Powerful, Heart wrenching words!
I can't even begin to tell you about the incredible story of Hope and Mason.
Hope was amazing, She was real, she was broken and I just wanted to climb through my kindle and hug the shit out of her!
Hope self harms, to deal with her painful past. It's an addiction.
It's like an itch that no matter how many times I scratch and dig at it, it just won't stop tingling until
I'm raw and bloody. It may settle down for a while, but it never actually stops prickling and crawling below the surface. Just waiting to flareup and grab hold of my sanity again.
Mason, who is dealing with his own demons is amazing! Just perfect for Hope, sees past her insecurities and gets through to her.
Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven.
Both so terrified of what they feel for each other and what that means they slowly start to let each other in.
"Mason, you terrify me."
His voice lowers in a deep murmur. "Im also starting to think that's possibly a good thing because you scare the shit out me too."
"So what do we do?" I whisper.
"Maybe we should start facing our fears."
I loved all of the secondary characters, they all were there for Hope and Mason and I fell in love with them just as much!
This was intense, Cheryl McIntyre brings these characters to life on such a raw level, You feel them, you experience their pain right along with them!
The writing.. Oh was just beautiful Im utterly in love, the words just flowed off the page, I couldn't get enough! The words spoke to me, called to me, captured me.
"Pink lips, and rosy cheeks; eyes so light and hair that shines.
They tell me that you're beautiful."
"Five foot nine, size two dress, bones protruding from your chest.
They tell me that you're beautiful."
"Inflated breasts, extended hair, pigment perfected. They tell me that you're beautiful."
"Shape me, mold me, manufacture me, and tell me that I'm Beautiful.
Wax me, dye me, chop and dice me, and tell me that I'm beautiful. Choose me, use me, take me break me, and tell me that I'm beautiful. Bleach it cover it, go ahead and remove it."
"Erase all that is beautiful."
"Break me. Break me. Break me to fit you."
"I don't want to be beautiful."
Amazing you must read this!!!!
July 15, 2014
First sentence: When people talk about what initially attracts them to someone, that first glimpse that makes them turn around and take a second glance, they usually say something sweet.
Favorite quote: “Sometimes I think my veins run with poison. We’re all slowly dying, right? From the moment we’re born, our time dwindles away. Like some countdown we’re not privy to. We can die at any moment.”
I haven't read the epilogue yet, but I made up my mind about this book. I only gave it two instead of one because it made me laugh so hard at times.
*Spoilers ahead*
The first moment I knew I'm going to hate Hope was this one:
“So, she got exactly what she deserved.”
Yes, Annie deserved being raped (she wasn't, but that's what Hope believed happened) because she wanted to go out with Christian.
For the rest of the book, I tried really hard to like her. I know why she cuts. I understand that.
But I couldn't feel bad or sorry for her.
And it's not like Mason was any better. Okay, he was. He's an awesome person and an amazing boyfriend.
But totally spineless.
He was practically her toy throughout the book. Even if she was the one who screwed up, it somehow ended up being Mace's fault, and each time she got upset, cut herself and didn't talk to him for a few days.
And THEN she realized he didn't do anything wrong. (I do understand the forcing her shorts up part, I'd be angry too).
I can't believe he just up and left his mother (who is a single mother and depends on him with her younger son and all) and his little brother (who sees him as a role model and everything he wants to be) just so he can stay with his high school sweetheart which he only knew for about a month.
A big big big no-no. I thought I might read the next few, but honestly, the only people I'm interested in reading about are Guy and Kellin. And I can't suffer another book with Hope in it.
Favorite quote: “Sometimes I think my veins run with poison. We’re all slowly dying, right? From the moment we’re born, our time dwindles away. Like some countdown we’re not privy to. We can die at any moment.”
I haven't read the epilogue yet, but I made up my mind about this book. I only gave it two instead of one because it made me laugh so hard at times.
*Spoilers ahead*
The first moment I knew I'm going to hate Hope was this one:
“So, she got exactly what she deserved.”
Yes, Annie deserved being raped (she wasn't, but that's what Hope believed happened) because she wanted to go out with Christian.
For the rest of the book, I tried really hard to like her. I know why she cuts. I understand that.
But I couldn't feel bad or sorry for her.
And it's not like Mason was any better. Okay, he was. He's an awesome person and an amazing boyfriend.
But totally spineless.
He was practically her toy throughout the book. Even if she was the one who screwed up, it somehow ended up being Mace's fault, and each time she got upset, cut herself and didn't talk to him for a few days.
And THEN she realized he didn't do anything wrong. (I do understand the forcing her shorts up part, I'd be angry too).
I can't believe he just up and left his mother (who is a single mother and depends on him with her younger son and all) and his little brother (who sees him as a role model and everything he wants to be) just so he can stay with his high school sweetheart which he only knew for about a month.
A big big big no-no. I thought I might read the next few, but honestly, the only people I'm interested in reading about are Guy and Kellin. And I can't suffer another book with Hope in it.
September 17, 2024
I stumbled across this book yesterday. i one clicked and within a 1/2 hour knew that i would not get anything done until i hit 99% on my kindle.
At the beginning, i was intrigued. i thought the characters were going to be dark, angsty, i hate the world, i hate popular people kind of characters. well... part of that was true. they were dark, and angsty and unpopular... but aren't most teenagers? even the football stars and prom queens? i fell in love with them. all of them. two in particular. :) i was a little nervous that the entire story would focus around Hope's vice. and as importantant and serious as her vice was, it was not the whole story. there was so much to this beautiful book.
I loved this story. every character was believable and genuine. high school is a scary place for a lot of kids, especially kids who don't like themselves and feel that they are not deserving of feeling. i cried at a number of times in this book and found myself giddy at others.
OK.... here is where the spoiler free portion of my review ends. Do not read any further if you don't want to know anything about Hope and Mason!!!!
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"...Hope doesn't like labels, and commitments 'freak' her out." seriously... how could you not like Kellin. kid is adorable.
"We were made for each other in cookie heaven." lol
Blackbird. :)
"It's a damn good thing you're so pretty honey, because sometimes, you are really quite stupid." Guy.... everyone needs a friend like Guy. What kind of person whould be ok with you going for a relationship with a boy even if it meant hurting his good friend just because he wants you to be happy. Guy... that's who.
"Mason you terrify me."
..."I'm also starting to think that's possibly a good thing, because you scare the shit out of me too."
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Him: do you smell committment?
me: wow. you went there.
him: i did. GAME ON PEOPLE!!!!
"i was getting ready to name you lying bastard when i realized i never gave you my number." lmao!
the fact that he pulls out his phone at random times to capture a moment in time when how she looks steals his breath. singing, by the pond... sigh...
"skittles. You named me Skittles?"
..."The moment i decided i really liked you." GAME STILL ON!!!
"If you can't handle pain, you may not want to play games with me." this one made me nervous friends!!!!!
"Sometimes I think my veins run with poison." need to hug Hope!!!!
OK... this was one of my favorite parts... ready???
-I don't know what I am witnessing, but I feel like I am intruding. As if I'm creeping on someones's personal moment. I take a step back and guys puts his index finger up, gesturing for me to hold on. So I wait, with my hands in my pockets...
Guy puts the finger up again, this time signaling me over to him. He rolls out from Hope's embrace and guides me until I am filling his spot.- This is such a beautiful moment. Mason came back, and hope let him. xoxoxox
"The place doesn't matter. It's the person. It's you and it's me. That's the important part. I happen to love where I am. In your bed that smells like you, surrounded by things that make you you." what happened after this was necessary. he had to metion her past, he didn't want what they shared to connected in any way. i understood both sides but cried because it happened... even though it need to. am i making sense? :/
"I never thought i could love someone so much, but sometimes never is a distorted perception...."
Seriously.... this is just an appetizer. Put this on your TBR. Go. One Click. Meet Hope, Mason, Kellin, Guy, Chase, Park and the rest of this beautiful group of "normal" characters. :)
At the beginning, i was intrigued. i thought the characters were going to be dark, angsty, i hate the world, i hate popular people kind of characters. well... part of that was true. they were dark, and angsty and unpopular... but aren't most teenagers? even the football stars and prom queens? i fell in love with them. all of them. two in particular. :) i was a little nervous that the entire story would focus around Hope's vice. and as importantant and serious as her vice was, it was not the whole story. there was so much to this beautiful book.
I loved this story. every character was believable and genuine. high school is a scary place for a lot of kids, especially kids who don't like themselves and feel that they are not deserving of feeling. i cried at a number of times in this book and found myself giddy at others.
OK.... here is where the spoiler free portion of my review ends. Do not read any further if you don't want to know anything about Hope and Mason!!!!
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"...Hope doesn't like labels, and commitments 'freak' her out." seriously... how could you not like Kellin. kid is adorable.
"We were made for each other in cookie heaven." lol
Blackbird. :)
"It's a damn good thing you're so pretty honey, because sometimes, you are really quite stupid." Guy.... everyone needs a friend like Guy. What kind of person whould be ok with you going for a relationship with a boy even if it meant hurting his good friend just because he wants you to be happy. Guy... that's who.
"Mason you terrify me."
..."I'm also starting to think that's possibly a good thing, because you scare the shit out of me too."
&
Him: do you smell committment?
me: wow. you went there.
him: i did. GAME ON PEOPLE!!!!
"i was getting ready to name you lying bastard when i realized i never gave you my number." lmao!
the fact that he pulls out his phone at random times to capture a moment in time when how she looks steals his breath. singing, by the pond... sigh...
"skittles. You named me Skittles?"
..."The moment i decided i really liked you." GAME STILL ON!!!
"If you can't handle pain, you may not want to play games with me." this one made me nervous friends!!!!!
"Sometimes I think my veins run with poison." need to hug Hope!!!!
OK... this was one of my favorite parts... ready???
-I don't know what I am witnessing, but I feel like I am intruding. As if I'm creeping on someones's personal moment. I take a step back and guys puts his index finger up, gesturing for me to hold on. So I wait, with my hands in my pockets...
Guy puts the finger up again, this time signaling me over to him. He rolls out from Hope's embrace and guides me until I am filling his spot.- This is such a beautiful moment. Mason came back, and hope let him. xoxoxox
"The place doesn't matter. It's the person. It's you and it's me. That's the important part. I happen to love where I am. In your bed that smells like you, surrounded by things that make you you." what happened after this was necessary. he had to metion her past, he didn't want what they shared to connected in any way. i understood both sides but cried because it happened... even though it need to. am i making sense? :/
"I never thought i could love someone so much, but sometimes never is a distorted perception...."
Seriously.... this is just an appetizer. Put this on your TBR. Go. One Click. Meet Hope, Mason, Kellin, Guy, Chase, Park and the rest of this beautiful group of "normal" characters. :)
January 9, 2013
Sometimes never is a distorted perception.
This is the story of Mason and Hope.
Both broken in their own ways.
Both just floating though life.
After Mason Patel’s Dad dies his Mum can’t stay in the same place for too long. She is constantly moving Mason and his younger brother Kellin around, never settling for too long.
Because of this Mason doesn’t connect with many people. Well with anything really.
He uses sex and his anger to get him through the days.
Until the next move.
Hope Love is what you would classify as an emo/goth kid. Crazy hair included.
After a horrible start in life, she is currently living in a foster home after her mother and mother’s boyfriend died in a drink driving accident.
She has a certain circle of friends.
She is addicted to candy. You could say she’s like an M & M. Hard shell but soft on the inside.
Guy is her gay best friend, also her cousin, he is the closest person she has.
She hides behinds her anger, her drums and the music she writes.
Worst of all she hides because she doesn’t want anyone to know the real her…
If they knew the things inside her they wouldn’t like her, that’s why she has to cut it out….
Literally.. she self harms.
I was pretty much addicted from the first paragraph. It was:
When people talk about what initially attracts them to someone, that first glimpse that makes them turn around and take a second glance, they usually say something sweet. Like pretty eyes or a nice smile. For me, it’s her toes. Shiny, bright pink, polished toes dangling from the passenger side window of a car.
See.. I bet you wanna know more about the toes as well now?!
I suppose you could say that is a cleanISH NA novel. It is based on 17/18 year olds. There is sex but not detailed sex. BUT
It covers some pretty tough topics! Drink driving, self harming, Gay bashing, sexual assault, paedophilia, just to name a few.
There is comedic relief is this well to take away from the seriousness. Some great banter as well.
“You’re not supposed to go anywhere. Jenny said you’re grounded for getting superended.”
I snort. “Damn, Hope,” Guy sings. “You got superended? I think we need to drop the p in your name ‘cause you is a hoe.”
But underneath all that it is a romance, between 2 people who have never felt the way they do with each other, they actually compliment each other, are made for each other.
I watch Mason pull his Oreo apart and scrape off the icing centre. He flicks it right into the trash can before popping the dry biscuit into his mouth.
My mouth nearly falls open. Dear Buddha It’s as if we were made for each other. Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We are made for each other in cookie heaven.
Guy stares at Mason intensely. “This is very interesting,” he says.
Mason’s eyebrows lift in question. “What?”
“Did you know that Hope here only likes the creamy centre of the Oreo?” before Mason can interrupt Guy continues. “It’s almost as if you complement one another. Or balance. If you will.”
They just need to give into it.
Learn to trust
Learn to love.
There is a great supporting cast of Mason’s brother Kellin, Hope’s foster sisters Annie and Misty. The band members Park and Chase. As well as other foster kids.
As a self proclaimed cover whore I need to tell you to ignore the shit cover and go on give it a try.
This is the story of Mason and Hope.
Both broken in their own ways.
Both just floating though life.
After Mason Patel’s Dad dies his Mum can’t stay in the same place for too long. She is constantly moving Mason and his younger brother Kellin around, never settling for too long.
Because of this Mason doesn’t connect with many people. Well with anything really.
He uses sex and his anger to get him through the days.
Until the next move.
Hope Love is what you would classify as an emo/goth kid. Crazy hair included.
After a horrible start in life, she is currently living in a foster home after her mother and mother’s boyfriend died in a drink driving accident.
She has a certain circle of friends.
She is addicted to candy. You could say she’s like an M & M. Hard shell but soft on the inside.
Guy is her gay best friend, also her cousin, he is the closest person she has.
She hides behinds her anger, her drums and the music she writes.
Worst of all she hides because she doesn’t want anyone to know the real her…
If they knew the things inside her they wouldn’t like her, that’s why she has to cut it out….
Literally.. she self harms.
I was pretty much addicted from the first paragraph. It was:
When people talk about what initially attracts them to someone, that first glimpse that makes them turn around and take a second glance, they usually say something sweet. Like pretty eyes or a nice smile. For me, it’s her toes. Shiny, bright pink, polished toes dangling from the passenger side window of a car.
See.. I bet you wanna know more about the toes as well now?!
I suppose you could say that is a cleanISH NA novel. It is based on 17/18 year olds. There is sex but not detailed sex. BUT
It covers some pretty tough topics! Drink driving, self harming, Gay bashing, sexual assault, paedophilia, just to name a few.
There is comedic relief is this well to take away from the seriousness. Some great banter as well.
“You’re not supposed to go anywhere. Jenny said you’re grounded for getting superended.”
I snort. “Damn, Hope,” Guy sings. “You got superended? I think we need to drop the p in your name ‘cause you is a hoe.”
But underneath all that it is a romance, between 2 people who have never felt the way they do with each other, they actually compliment each other, are made for each other.
I watch Mason pull his Oreo apart and scrape off the icing centre. He flicks it right into the trash can before popping the dry biscuit into his mouth.
My mouth nearly falls open. Dear Buddha It’s as if we were made for each other. Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We are made for each other in cookie heaven.
Guy stares at Mason intensely. “This is very interesting,” he says.
Mason’s eyebrows lift in question. “What?”
“Did you know that Hope here only likes the creamy centre of the Oreo?” before Mason can interrupt Guy continues. “It’s almost as if you complement one another. Or balance. If you will.”
They just need to give into it.
Learn to trust
Learn to love.
There is a great supporting cast of Mason’s brother Kellin, Hope’s foster sisters Annie and Misty. The band members Park and Chase. As well as other foster kids.
As a self proclaimed cover whore I need to tell you to ignore the shit cover and go on give it a try.
December 20, 2012
This book...WOW! I loved this book from beginning to end, but then again, I love books that alternate between points of view, allowing me to get into the character's heads.
I was totally shocked when I read Hope's first chapter (chapter 2) and found out what her "vice" was. I have never read a book where a character did "this", so it was quite and experience for me. (Yes, I am being vague on purpose.) I wasn't sure if I'd get into this book because of this vice, but I was very wrong.
Mason. (sigh!) I loved Mason. By the end of chapter one I was pretty sure I would I love him. Once I started chapter three I KNEW I loved him and all his smartassedness! (Is that even a word? If not, it should be!) I think what I liked most was Mason wasn't your typical "bad boy". Yes, he had girls swooning over him and he knew he was hot, but he didn't spend the book acting like a bad boy. He willingly and happily took care of his younger brother. He had a great relationship with his mother. He stood up for people being bullied. He had empathy for others. OH! And there is also the part where he wanted to save Hope! But he was not without faults.
So often, in stories like these, the main characters come from messed up families. That is the case for Hope, but what I really liked in this book was that Mason had a loving home. Not a perfect home, and his family did suffer a horrible tragedy, but it was none-the-less a loving home. And while this tragedy did affect Mason, he did not become the antagonist, but instead, held on to his father's ideals/values/morals, etc.
Hope. OMG! I do not even know where to begin with Hope! I loved Hope's quirkiness! She seemed like such a badass, yet would say things like "cheese and rice"! She did have a horrible upbringing. Her mom was basically worthless and Hope suffered through things no child should, leading to her vice. And because of this, she also, understandably, has trouble trusting people, developing relationships, or making commitments--or so she thinks. I don't want to say much more about Hope because I think it's better to read the book and get to know her.
I really liked the other characters as well. I loved Hope's best friend, Guy! He was hysterical! I even liked and felt bad for her non-boyfriend boyfriend, Park. Chase--he was so funny and loyal. I adored Mason's brother, Kellin. All the characters made this a very well-rounded story. (Note to the author: Consider doing a spin-off with any of these characters PLEASE!)
My first thoughts while reading this book were I couldn't believe Hope was able to hide her vice. Then I couldn't understand how the characters could NOT tell her foster parents or guidance counselors--anyone. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that their actions were realistic--especially for teenagers. So in the end, I found the story very believable. And I loved that it had an epilogue. This book does contain foul language and covers sensitive issues, so I would recommend this book to a 17+ audience.
I was totally shocked when I read Hope's first chapter (chapter 2) and found out what her "vice" was. I have never read a book where a character did "this", so it was quite and experience for me. (Yes, I am being vague on purpose.) I wasn't sure if I'd get into this book because of this vice, but I was very wrong.
Mason. (sigh!) I loved Mason. By the end of chapter one I was pretty sure I would I love him. Once I started chapter three I KNEW I loved him and all his smartassedness! (Is that even a word? If not, it should be!) I think what I liked most was Mason wasn't your typical "bad boy". Yes, he had girls swooning over him and he knew he was hot, but he didn't spend the book acting like a bad boy. He willingly and happily took care of his younger brother. He had a great relationship with his mother. He stood up for people being bullied. He had empathy for others. OH! And there is also the part where he wanted to save Hope! But he was not without faults.
So often, in stories like these, the main characters come from messed up families. That is the case for Hope, but what I really liked in this book was that Mason had a loving home. Not a perfect home, and his family did suffer a horrible tragedy, but it was none-the-less a loving home. And while this tragedy did affect Mason, he did not become the antagonist, but instead, held on to his father's ideals/values/morals, etc.
Hope. OMG! I do not even know where to begin with Hope! I loved Hope's quirkiness! She seemed like such a badass, yet would say things like "cheese and rice"! She did have a horrible upbringing. Her mom was basically worthless and Hope suffered through things no child should, leading to her vice. And because of this, she also, understandably, has trouble trusting people, developing relationships, or making commitments--or so she thinks. I don't want to say much more about Hope because I think it's better to read the book and get to know her.
I really liked the other characters as well. I loved Hope's best friend, Guy! He was hysterical! I even liked and felt bad for her non-boyfriend boyfriend, Park. Chase--he was so funny and loyal. I adored Mason's brother, Kellin. All the characters made this a very well-rounded story. (Note to the author: Consider doing a spin-off with any of these characters PLEASE!)
My first thoughts while reading this book were I couldn't believe Hope was able to hide her vice. Then I couldn't understand how the characters could NOT tell her foster parents or guidance counselors--anyone. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that their actions were realistic--especially for teenagers. So in the end, I found the story very believable. And I loved that it had an epilogue. This book does contain foul language and covers sensitive issues, so I would recommend this book to a 17+ audience.
January 11, 2013
Mason
Hope
This surprised me. I've read lots of books where the characters have painful pasts. Childhoods that made me cringe, and scars that won't ever go away. This was the first one where I found it almost physically painful to read about. It wasn't gratuitously graphic, or detailed. There wasn't the sense that it was about shock value. I think that is what made it so hard. It was matter of fact. All that pain, all those horrible memories, all those lingering thoughts that won't let go - all laid out before you.
Hope (wow, if ever there was an ironic name for a charter it's this one) spends her whole life running away from love. Her past has made her believe that she isn't even capable of romantic love. Until she meets Mason. Oh Mason, what a sweetheart. He has his own issues (but honestly they hardly seem to compare to Hope's) but he puts them all on the shelf once he meets this beautiful girl.
It really does seem like the were made for each other - two halves of a whole, finally brought together. He never gives up on her, no matter how hard she tires to push him away.
This book really did a push/pull thing to me. One minute to was light, funny even, or romantic and sweet, and the next - pow- I'm smacked upside the head with something painful. Usually this would irritate me, but in this instance, it just felt like real life. No manufactured conflicts, or over reactions. Just a real story.
The only part that wasn't perfect for me was the ending. It felt like things got tied up too quickly, and I kind of got whiplash. I did love the epilogue though.
Definitely recommended. Great book.
December 31, 2012
Kudos to you Cheryl McIntyre. This is an amazing story on a very disturbing yet very real problem that is done with sensitivity and taste. I had to take a moment to collect myself before I could even write this review. I'm still at a bit of a loss as to what to say because this book has completely overwhelmed me - and that does not often happen to me anymore.
The complexity of Hope is magnificently crafted. Her vulnerability is consistently masked with her vicious strength, bitterness and sarcasm. You find yourself truly caring about what happens to her and at times, you want to reach inside the pages and shake her to get her to stop hurting herself. This character broke my heart.
Swoop in Mason, an equally damaged soul, who is trying to work out his own issues but realizes that Hope's problems are much more serious than his own are. He makes it his goal to earn the trust and love of this broken girl knowing that he can help her and that she in turn, can help him. She quickly becomes the only thing that matters to him and the only girl he has ever loved or could ever love.
Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was always off a bit. I love that! I'm fairly certain that there were several times that my heart skipped a beat as the story unfolded. Truly well done. I was also enticed by the love scenes, definitely mature YA and very intense and realistic. There's also some m/m going on with Hope's gay best friend Guy, who happens to be completely adorable and enjoys public exhibitions in the movie theater apparently. You still have the same teenage angsts, twist and turns that are commonly found in YA novels however, this story touches on a much deeper and darker part of teenage life that is truly heart wrenching and disturbing. The writing is impeccable and I highly recommend this novel. I would give you more stars if I could. This novel truly touched me.
The complexity of Hope is magnificently crafted. Her vulnerability is consistently masked with her vicious strength, bitterness and sarcasm. You find yourself truly caring about what happens to her and at times, you want to reach inside the pages and shake her to get her to stop hurting herself. This character broke my heart.
Swoop in Mason, an equally damaged soul, who is trying to work out his own issues but realizes that Hope's problems are much more serious than his own are. He makes it his goal to earn the trust and love of this broken girl knowing that he can help her and that she in turn, can help him. She quickly becomes the only thing that matters to him and the only girl he has ever loved or could ever love.
Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was always off a bit. I love that! I'm fairly certain that there were several times that my heart skipped a beat as the story unfolded. Truly well done. I was also enticed by the love scenes, definitely mature YA and very intense and realistic. There's also some m/m going on with Hope's gay best friend Guy, who happens to be completely adorable and enjoys public exhibitions in the movie theater apparently. You still have the same teenage angsts, twist and turns that are commonly found in YA novels however, this story touches on a much deeper and darker part of teenage life that is truly heart wrenching and disturbing. The writing is impeccable and I highly recommend this novel. I would give you more stars if I could. This novel truly touched me.
January 8, 2013
This reminded me a little of Hopeless. It had the same heart ache and the same intense love between the two main characters but at the same time in a league of its own. I loved the supporting characters which helped make the story will be looking out for more by this author :)
November 28, 2016
Wow. Review coming soon.
March 17, 2013
4.5 STARS
“Sometimes never is a distorted perception. I love you, Hope. And I’m not the only one. I know you care about me. I see it in your eyes. I feel it. Everybody needs love. Everybody. And some people need it more than others. You’re a liar if you say you don’t. I’ll do that for you. I’ll love you. All you have to do is let me.”
Wow. I don’t even know how to sum up this amazing book in one word, but I think wow does it justice. At least that’s what I’ve kept thinking for hours after I finished Sometimes Never. I was still living in that story, still laughing with the characters and still involved in everything they did. For one blissful day I met people, made friends with them and I became emotionally attached to every single one.
I think the best thing about Sometimes Never were the characters. I haven’t met such brilliantly crafted characters in a loooong time and these were complex, original and really different. I mean, take Hope for example. From her rainbow colored hair, her name (Hope Love, and no, I’m not joking), her candy-obsession that got me craving some Skittles more than once, her witty personality with sarcastic replies, to her controling side, her good taste in music, her troubled past and to her current issues… it all makes her a breath of fresh air in the New Adult genre. Hope’s different and you’ll love her because she’s not your typical 17 years old teenage girl. She’s a broken, scared little girl that doesn’t think she’s worthy of love.
“I’m afraid that if I let myself feel the way I do about you, ugh, I’m so afraid you’ll realize what I am, and you’ll walk away. And it’ll hurt me.”
“What are you?” I hold my breath, waiting.
“Broken,” she murmurs.”
Until Mason Patel.
“Mason is my truck. I have no idea what happened, or how, or even why. I was just walking through my life one day and, BAM. Mason smashed into me. Into my mind. My body. My heart.
He’s filled every fraction of me. Every minute, of every day, Mason is a part of me.”
Oh boy. Someone stop me, guys. I’m three seconds away from going into fangirling mode. Dammit, too late. 3, 2, 1…
Let me describe Mason Patel for you: gorgeous with golden skin and hot abs, tall, dark-haired, green-eyed. Need a visual, too? Well, we aim to please :)
*hyperventilating* You’re done ogling him? Good. Now let’s get to the part where every girl falls at his feet because he’s protective, smart, caring, sweet, optimistic, funny and freaking intense. He’s a mix of an angry bad boy that tends to work out his problems by throwing punches and a good-boy that loves deeply. What else could you possibly want? Sigh.
“Does it scare you? That you might love someone that much someday, just to lose them too?"
"Yes," I confess, "I've been scared since the first time I saw you.”
Hope and Mason are attracted to each other from the start. Their attraction grows into friendship and then into love, their story pulling you into an emotional rollercoaster with ups and downs. You’ll be frustrated, happy, angry, sad, overwhelmed with joy. You’ll want to strangle Hope sometimes or slap Mason when he’s one step before losing her forever. You’ll get teary-eyed when each of their pasts unravels and then you’ll support them til the very last page. Plus, they’re kinda sexy together too ;)
“Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven.”
Yep, pretty much perfect for each other.
Now, on the other characters. I think the most outstanding guy from this novel is hands down… GUY!!! I swear, he’s the best gay best friend ever! I totally used best twice, but he’s that good! Supportive, concerned and hilarious. I loved his relationship with Hope and their banter cracked me up constantly. It was like a ray of sunshine in a dark atmosphere and I learned to value it.
“I can’t tell if you’re clueless or an evil genius,” he whispers conspiratorially.”
There was a gut wrenching moment when I thought something’s gonna happen to him and I was internally screaming NOOOOOO to the author.
Then there were Chase, Dylan, Addie, the twins, Misty, Kellin, Alec and Jenny. Loved them all.
“I put my hand on his chest. “Back off my girl. I like you, don’t make me have to kick your ass.”
Chase huffs. “Like you could, Patel. I’ve been working out.” He pulls his sleeve up to his shoulder and flexes his gangly arm. “Look at that.” He lowers his limb and nods his head. “It’s okay, I know it’s intimidating.”
“Like a bunny,” I say.
“A rabid bunny. With fangs,” Chase adds seriously.”
Mason’s Mom, Annie and Park? They’re still in probation, but I’m working my way to accepting them – especially Mason’s Mom since she pulled that bitchy move at the end of the book. Christian, Bailey and the rest of the douchebags from the high school? Well, you can probably tell I’m not very fond of them -_-
This book approached heavy subjects like self-harm, pedophilia, homophobia and bullying. It’s not a light read, but the author treated these problems very nicely. Plus, the dual POV is well written and offers great insight into Hope’s and Mason’s thoughts and the readers can connect on a deeper level with those two.
“I never thought I could love someone so much, but sometimes never is a distorted perception, because I continuously find myself falling deeper in love with her every day.”
And you wanna know something really delightful?? The book ends with a happy ending!!! No cliffhanger stuff, ‘cause that would be down right cruel. And there’s a even an epilogue and a newly released novella! Yaaaay!
“Lost for you. I’m so lost for you,” she sings quietly and then presses a kiss to my cheek letting her lips brush down my chin. “I love you.”
“I love you, Hope.”
So what else would you like me to say? Sometimes Never is definitely going on my favorites shelf, because it has everything I love in a read: swoon-wrothy characters, a realistic story, top-notch humor, mesmerizing romance and a captivating writing style. There’s a bit of angst and drama, but clearly not enough to roll my eyes otherwise I would’ve dropped it on the spot. No, it’s a perfect blend that has you engaged in a story you won’t easily forget, where Mason, Hope, Guy & Co. will continue to live in your mind. Cheryl McIntyre managed to make me a fan of hers and I’ll definitely recommend this book. Now go read it ASAP! Trust me, it’s gorgeous!
ENJOY!<3
“Sometimes never is a distorted perception. I love you, Hope. And I’m not the only one. I know you care about me. I see it in your eyes. I feel it. Everybody needs love. Everybody. And some people need it more than others. You’re a liar if you say you don’t. I’ll do that for you. I’ll love you. All you have to do is let me.”
Wow. I don’t even know how to sum up this amazing book in one word, but I think wow does it justice. At least that’s what I’ve kept thinking for hours after I finished Sometimes Never. I was still living in that story, still laughing with the characters and still involved in everything they did. For one blissful day I met people, made friends with them and I became emotionally attached to every single one.
I think the best thing about Sometimes Never were the characters. I haven’t met such brilliantly crafted characters in a loooong time and these were complex, original and really different. I mean, take Hope for example. From her rainbow colored hair, her name (Hope Love, and no, I’m not joking), her candy-obsession that got me craving some Skittles more than once, her witty personality with sarcastic replies, to her controling side, her good taste in music, her troubled past and to her current issues… it all makes her a breath of fresh air in the New Adult genre. Hope’s different and you’ll love her because she’s not your typical 17 years old teenage girl. She’s a broken, scared little girl that doesn’t think she’s worthy of love.
“I’m afraid that if I let myself feel the way I do about you, ugh, I’m so afraid you’ll realize what I am, and you’ll walk away. And it’ll hurt me.”
“What are you?” I hold my breath, waiting.
“Broken,” she murmurs.”
Until Mason Patel.
“Mason is my truck. I have no idea what happened, or how, or even why. I was just walking through my life one day and, BAM. Mason smashed into me. Into my mind. My body. My heart.
He’s filled every fraction of me. Every minute, of every day, Mason is a part of me.”
Oh boy. Someone stop me, guys. I’m three seconds away from going into fangirling mode. Dammit, too late. 3, 2, 1…
Let me describe Mason Patel for you: gorgeous with golden skin and hot abs, tall, dark-haired, green-eyed. Need a visual, too? Well, we aim to please :)
*hyperventilating* You’re done ogling him? Good. Now let’s get to the part where every girl falls at his feet because he’s protective, smart, caring, sweet, optimistic, funny and freaking intense. He’s a mix of an angry bad boy that tends to work out his problems by throwing punches and a good-boy that loves deeply. What else could you possibly want? Sigh.
“Does it scare you? That you might love someone that much someday, just to lose them too?"
"Yes," I confess, "I've been scared since the first time I saw you.”
Hope and Mason are attracted to each other from the start. Their attraction grows into friendship and then into love, their story pulling you into an emotional rollercoaster with ups and downs. You’ll be frustrated, happy, angry, sad, overwhelmed with joy. You’ll want to strangle Hope sometimes or slap Mason when he’s one step before losing her forever. You’ll get teary-eyed when each of their pasts unravels and then you’ll support them til the very last page. Plus, they’re kinda sexy together too ;)
“Mason Patel is my counterpart. He is the eraser to my chalk. The milk to my cereal. The chocolate to my peanut butter. We were made for each other in cookie heaven.”
Yep, pretty much perfect for each other.
Now, on the other characters. I think the most outstanding guy from this novel is hands down… GUY!!! I swear, he’s the best gay best friend ever! I totally used best twice, but he’s that good! Supportive, concerned and hilarious. I loved his relationship with Hope and their banter cracked me up constantly. It was like a ray of sunshine in a dark atmosphere and I learned to value it.
“I can’t tell if you’re clueless or an evil genius,” he whispers conspiratorially.”
There was a gut wrenching moment when I thought something’s gonna happen to him and I was internally screaming NOOOOOO to the author.
Then there were Chase, Dylan, Addie, the twins, Misty, Kellin, Alec and Jenny. Loved them all.
“I put my hand on his chest. “Back off my girl. I like you, don’t make me have to kick your ass.”
Chase huffs. “Like you could, Patel. I’ve been working out.” He pulls his sleeve up to his shoulder and flexes his gangly arm. “Look at that.” He lowers his limb and nods his head. “It’s okay, I know it’s intimidating.”
“Like a bunny,” I say.
“A rabid bunny. With fangs,” Chase adds seriously.”
Mason’s Mom, Annie and Park? They’re still in probation, but I’m working my way to accepting them – especially Mason’s Mom since she pulled that bitchy move at the end of the book. Christian, Bailey and the rest of the douchebags from the high school? Well, you can probably tell I’m not very fond of them -_-
This book approached heavy subjects like self-harm, pedophilia, homophobia and bullying. It’s not a light read, but the author treated these problems very nicely. Plus, the dual POV is well written and offers great insight into Hope’s and Mason’s thoughts and the readers can connect on a deeper level with those two.
“I never thought I could love someone so much, but sometimes never is a distorted perception, because I continuously find myself falling deeper in love with her every day.”
And you wanna know something really delightful?? The book ends with a happy ending!!! No cliffhanger stuff, ‘cause that would be down right cruel. And there’s a even an epilogue and a newly released novella! Yaaaay!
“Lost for you. I’m so lost for you,” she sings quietly and then presses a kiss to my cheek letting her lips brush down my chin. “I love you.”
“I love you, Hope.”
So what else would you like me to say? Sometimes Never is definitely going on my favorites shelf, because it has everything I love in a read: swoon-wrothy characters, a realistic story, top-notch humor, mesmerizing romance and a captivating writing style. There’s a bit of angst and drama, but clearly not enough to roll my eyes otherwise I would’ve dropped it on the spot. No, it’s a perfect blend that has you engaged in a story you won’t easily forget, where Mason, Hope, Guy & Co. will continue to live in your mind. Cheryl McIntyre managed to make me a fan of hers and I’ll definitely recommend this book. Now go read it ASAP! Trust me, it’s gorgeous!
ENJOY!<3
January 27, 2013
3.5 Stars
“I think I just found my kindred spirit. Or my male alter ego. The Jekyl to my Hyde”
”Mason is my truck. I have no idea what happened, or how, or even why. I was just walking through my life one day and, BAM. Mason smashed into me. Into my mind. My body. My heart.”
Sometimes Never mirrors a lot like The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden and The Secret of Ella and Micha or Jessica Sorensen books, but not written as well. I know, it’s kind of mean to say, but I feel like I could have really loved Sometimes Never, but something was just always a touch off, hence the lower score rating.
Hope and Mason are troubled youths. Hope has a bad attitude and she kind of puts off this “cold” personality to keep people at arm’s length. Mason is the good looking new guy, always moving from school to school. When he first sees Hope defend herself against a jerk, Mason suddenly is in “love”. Mason does whatever he can to form a relationship with distant Hope.
I didn’t care for the summary. In fact, I would say a summary in general is kind of unnecessary (although I provided my version). Sometimes Never is basically about two troubled people working out personal issues. I LOVE troubled youths. When I read a book about a “perfect” 17-18 year-old, it kind of makes me want to vomit, so when I started to read Hope’s issues, I was really interested in where the story would go.
I didn’t care for Hope too much, although she does say some witty stuff. The whole “grunge” look wasn’t necessary, rainbow hair? I don’t know, it just didn’t jive with me, but I guess that’s a personal opinion. In the beginning Hope was kind of mystery to me and I wanted to figure out why she is the way she is, but like I said before there was just something off with her character.
In the end, I felt like McIntyre was trying too hard to create a “damaged” girl. I really don’t know how to describe it. I think it was just Hope’s attitude, she said some mean things that no heroine would ever say, no matter how flawed the heroine is supposed to be. I felt like Hope tried too hard to be the victim, by overreacting to certain situations and claiming to be “attacked”, when the people around Hope were just concerned for her.
I liked Mason, although I didn’t think he was too troubled. He was very open about his past and had this “brush-it-off” personality. I was confused, so is he damaged or does he just know how to handle stressful situations? I felt like Mason should just be the Hero. or damaged soul, he was a combination of the two and it didn’t work for me.
Personal opinion, I never got the chemistry between Hope and Mason. It’s kind of like watching a movie and they cast actors you really don’t like. No matter the situation or scenes I read, I couldn’t picture Hope and Mason actually together. I think Mason’s feelings were 100% unrealistic and I have no idea what he saw in Hope. I am all for epic take-my-breath-away love, but Sometimes Never was not it.
I liked the side characters, although Mason’s mom was kind of painful to read, especially towards the ending. I felt like her character was pretty much solid and then all of sudden I was slapped in the face. I did not care for that either and was kind of pissed off.
Another pet-peeve of mine is when authors do not explain the title of the book. It just takes a few sentences and when I don’t get my gratification, I cringe a little when I finish the book. Maybe I misread the story and Sometimes was obvious, but I didn’t see it.
Even though I mostly ranted, overall, Sometimes Never really did have some moments. There were no filler or annoying scene, everything just flowed and it was an enjoyable read, even though I had so many character issues. I have high hopes for McIntyre, I just hope a lot of the kinks are worked out and a little more originality is used.
”I should have given him my cell phone number. Along with email address, blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts. I have a very serious problem”
For more reviews visit, http://jacquelinesreads.blogspot.com/
“I think I just found my kindred spirit. Or my male alter ego. The Jekyl to my Hyde”
”Mason is my truck. I have no idea what happened, or how, or even why. I was just walking through my life one day and, BAM. Mason smashed into me. Into my mind. My body. My heart.”
Sometimes Never mirrors a lot like The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden and The Secret of Ella and Micha or Jessica Sorensen books, but not written as well. I know, it’s kind of mean to say, but I feel like I could have really loved Sometimes Never, but something was just always a touch off, hence the lower score rating.
Hope and Mason are troubled youths. Hope has a bad attitude and she kind of puts off this “cold” personality to keep people at arm’s length. Mason is the good looking new guy, always moving from school to school. When he first sees Hope defend herself against a jerk, Mason suddenly is in “love”. Mason does whatever he can to form a relationship with distant Hope.
I didn’t care for the summary. In fact, I would say a summary in general is kind of unnecessary (although I provided my version). Sometimes Never is basically about two troubled people working out personal issues. I LOVE troubled youths. When I read a book about a “perfect” 17-18 year-old, it kind of makes me want to vomit, so when I started to read Hope’s issues, I was really interested in where the story would go.
I didn’t care for Hope too much, although she does say some witty stuff. The whole “grunge” look wasn’t necessary, rainbow hair? I don’t know, it just didn’t jive with me, but I guess that’s a personal opinion. In the beginning Hope was kind of mystery to me and I wanted to figure out why she is the way she is, but like I said before there was just something off with her character.
In the end, I felt like McIntyre was trying too hard to create a “damaged” girl. I really don’t know how to describe it. I think it was just Hope’s attitude, she said some mean things that no heroine would ever say, no matter how flawed the heroine is supposed to be. I felt like Hope tried too hard to be the victim, by overreacting to certain situations and claiming to be “attacked”, when the people around Hope were just concerned for her.
I liked Mason, although I didn’t think he was too troubled. He was very open about his past and had this “brush-it-off” personality. I was confused, so is he damaged or does he just know how to handle stressful situations? I felt like Mason should just be the Hero. or damaged soul, he was a combination of the two and it didn’t work for me.
Personal opinion, I never got the chemistry between Hope and Mason. It’s kind of like watching a movie and they cast actors you really don’t like. No matter the situation or scenes I read, I couldn’t picture Hope and Mason actually together. I think Mason’s feelings were 100% unrealistic and I have no idea what he saw in Hope. I am all for epic take-my-breath-away love, but Sometimes Never was not it.
I liked the side characters, although Mason’s mom was kind of painful to read, especially towards the ending. I felt like her character was pretty much solid and then all of sudden I was slapped in the face. I did not care for that either and was kind of pissed off.
Another pet-peeve of mine is when authors do not explain the title of the book. It just takes a few sentences and when I don’t get my gratification, I cringe a little when I finish the book. Maybe I misread the story and Sometimes was obvious, but I didn’t see it.
Even though I mostly ranted, overall, Sometimes Never really did have some moments. There were no filler or annoying scene, everything just flowed and it was an enjoyable read, even though I had so many character issues. I have high hopes for McIntyre, I just hope a lot of the kinks are worked out and a little more originality is used.
”I should have given him my cell phone number. Along with email address, blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts. I have a very serious problem”
For more reviews visit, http://jacquelinesreads.blogspot.com/
January 12, 2013
For the past 3 to 4 months, I have found myself reading books that fall in this ya/young adult/mature genre, or whatever they are calling it now (whatever, they just have to have something "adult" happening) and I kind of feel like I am have a groundhog day thing going here. So, it has me thinking…wtf is going on? I think I have finally figured out what it is…it a total combination of my reading preferences, I like:
• the ridiculous angst of romance (to include a serious Alpha man of course)
• the ridiculous escapism of the paranormal and urban fantasy
• and what I consider “fad”– i.e. Rosemary Rogers started it for me with “Wicked Loving Lies,” the fabulous Ms. Rice did it with Lestat and Lora Leigh who turned me on with the paranormal, etc,..
I have a point – hang with me for a minute here: as I take a mental inventory of what I have been reading the reoccurring theme goes like such: reader begins book KNOWING the protag has issues, boy meets girl, girl has instant dislike for boy, boy charms girl (or alpha’s his way in), reader finds out the protags issues, boy and girl get together, issues are exposed, and then….cliffhanger…. All to include a dysfunctional family, someone is going to or has died, and protags have f’ed up ways of dealing, damn the stages of grief we were brought up believing.
That said, I remember once reading a review where it was said, “if you do not want to know what happens in a book – then don’t read the friggin reviews first!”…..I should not have read any reviews of this book. As I was finishing up, I am left trying to figure out if I actually went into the book thinking “Hopeless” (which if you do NOT know – is the literary equivalent of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D-, da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Sally Fields “You really like me!”), was I influenced by that particular review, or do I feel how I feel? Do I truly have an opinion of “Sometimes Never?”
Under no duress or influence I can say that I (wish I could bold that “I”) like the story for the story. For me this author explored a social taboo so thoroughly, that I felt as if I were watching the Lifetime movie that shocked me with knowledge of such actions. Society is so often afraid of confronting “real” life issues, that it was a brilliant maneuver for the author to weave what amounts to a love story around the issue – most likely exposing it to some unknowing soul that had no idea such things happen every day.
I do not want to spoil the story for anyone, but I will say that I loved Hope…and I LOVED Mason, I loved Hope & Mason. And while I am stuck in this “loop” like story reading, I like the “broken-ness” of Hope…it was tangible to me. Also, the author did a beautiful job in weaving a maturity in Mason’s support and love for Hope.
Well done Ms McIntyre.
I will definitely recommend the book to friends, but sheesh, I MUST get out of this loop and “Rock Chick” it out for a minute.
***my review, is simply that - mine, my opinion. My taxes, death, student loans and opinion should not in any way offend anyone as they are only personal to ME and absolutely should NOT be consider an attack on the wonderfully gifted author nor the readers whose opinion may differ - we were all created different for a reason, to make the world go round.
• the ridiculous angst of romance (to include a serious Alpha man of course)
• the ridiculous escapism of the paranormal and urban fantasy
• and what I consider “fad”– i.e. Rosemary Rogers started it for me with “Wicked Loving Lies,” the fabulous Ms. Rice did it with Lestat and Lora Leigh who turned me on with the paranormal, etc,..
I have a point – hang with me for a minute here: as I take a mental inventory of what I have been reading the reoccurring theme goes like such: reader begins book KNOWING the protag has issues, boy meets girl, girl has instant dislike for boy, boy charms girl (or alpha’s his way in), reader finds out the protags issues, boy and girl get together, issues are exposed, and then….cliffhanger…. All to include a dysfunctional family, someone is going to or has died, and protags have f’ed up ways of dealing, damn the stages of grief we were brought up believing.
That said, I remember once reading a review where it was said, “if you do not want to know what happens in a book – then don’t read the friggin reviews first!”…..I should not have read any reviews of this book. As I was finishing up, I am left trying to figure out if I actually went into the book thinking “Hopeless” (which if you do NOT know – is the literary equivalent of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D-, da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Sally Fields “You really like me!”), was I influenced by that particular review, or do I feel how I feel? Do I truly have an opinion of “Sometimes Never?”
Under no duress or influence I can say that I (wish I could bold that “I”) like the story for the story. For me this author explored a social taboo so thoroughly, that I felt as if I were watching the Lifetime movie that shocked me with knowledge of such actions. Society is so often afraid of confronting “real” life issues, that it was a brilliant maneuver for the author to weave what amounts to a love story around the issue – most likely exposing it to some unknowing soul that had no idea such things happen every day.
I do not want to spoil the story for anyone, but I will say that I loved Hope…and I LOVED Mason, I loved Hope & Mason. And while I am stuck in this “loop” like story reading, I like the “broken-ness” of Hope…it was tangible to me. Also, the author did a beautiful job in weaving a maturity in Mason’s support and love for Hope.
Well done Ms McIntyre.
I will definitely recommend the book to friends, but sheesh, I MUST get out of this loop and “Rock Chick” it out for a minute.
***my review, is simply that - mine, my opinion. My taxes, death, student loans and opinion should not in any way offend anyone as they are only personal to ME and absolutely should NOT be consider an attack on the wonderfully gifted author nor the readers whose opinion may differ - we were all created different for a reason, to make the world go round.
January 21, 2013
This book was so not what I was expecting. I was intrigued in this book from the blurb, so I am glad I read it. It turned out being so much better than I could have ever thought. Mason and Hope are both damaged kids. Hope has some serious issues to over come due to a tragic event from when she was 12 yrs old. Because of that event she has serious trust issues and doesn't believe in love...until Mason. Mason also had a tragic event happen to him, which leaves him with anger issues. Together they make a great couple because they can appreciate what each other is going through. Mason was amazing!!!! When he first met Hope and realized he wanted to be with her , he didn't give up...even though Hope tried everything in her power to push him away. That's all I'm going to say about them because you really need to read this book to appreciate their relationship and everything they go through.
I felt that the secondary characters were just as important as Mason and Hope. They were an amazing support system for both Mason and Hope. I would really like another book for a couple of the characters like Guy, Park, Chase, Kellin and even Annie. I think that there is more to this story that could be told.
I really liked the ending. I always love a good HEA. I guess you could say it was a little rushed but I think it summed things up well. I really do like books with epilogues...it just finished everything.
Would I recommend this book? Yes I most definitely would. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an emotional love story that over comes many difficult obstacles. I felt this book was A MUST READ!!!! I had many different emotions flowing through me throughout the whole book. This book intrigued me throughout the whole thing...from beginning to the end. It was so hard to put down it had me reading into the wee hours of the night...2 nights in a row:)
I just have to say well done Cheryl McIntyre. I will most definitely read more books by this author.
I felt that the secondary characters were just as important as Mason and Hope. They were an amazing support system for both Mason and Hope. I would really like another book for a couple of the characters like Guy, Park, Chase, Kellin and even Annie. I think that there is more to this story that could be told.
I really liked the ending. I always love a good HEA. I guess you could say it was a little rushed but I think it summed things up well. I really do like books with epilogues...it just finished everything.
Would I recommend this book? Yes I most definitely would. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an emotional love story that over comes many difficult obstacles. I felt this book was A MUST READ!!!! I had many different emotions flowing through me throughout the whole book. This book intrigued me throughout the whole thing...from beginning to the end. It was so hard to put down it had me reading into the wee hours of the night...2 nights in a row:)
I just have to say well done Cheryl McIntyre. I will most definitely read more books by this author.
January 18, 2013
What a great love story. Wow! Hard subject matter. Screwed up pasts and major baggage. That does not even touch the surface.
Hope is messed up. She cannot love or she thinks she cannot love.. She thinks she is full of poison.
Mason is broken and uses sex and his fists. He cannot fix his Mom' s broken heart over the father/husband they lost. His Mom deals by moving. ALOT! Another move, this one is the one that changes everything. Feet dangling from a car door and band T-shirt... Painted toes. Oddly this is what Mason sees when he noticed Hope. Hope Love best name ever for one of the most broken girls ever.
I LOVED both Mason and Hope. They were both so real, and gritty! I loved the storyline, the difficult issues that were just "out" there NO holding back! The pasts were bitter and full of regret and ugly. Full on ugly! Guy was just awesome! Perfect best friend and brother. He dealt with dark demons too but always was just pleasant and full of happiness. I want Guy as my BFF! Guy and Hope are really there for one another. Friends, siblings beyond blood and music. (Music plays a major roll in book)
Now do me a favor, buy this book. Grab some skittles or something sweet. Heck pixie sticks if needed, lol! Then read this book. Find out about Hope, become her friend. I wonder what name I would get in her cell? Interesting. The story is great, the issues are hard and the love is real! Raw, gritty and honest knock your socks off good! I want more from this author. I have do many people I want to know about. I do hope she writes another book. Parker? I even found myself crushing on his twisted messed up sexy self. Lol! Annie was redeemed in the end, kinda. Well you get the point right? Read the book, it's great trust me.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise- The Beetles
Hope is messed up. She cannot love or she thinks she cannot love.. She thinks she is full of poison.
Mason is broken and uses sex and his fists. He cannot fix his Mom' s broken heart over the father/husband they lost. His Mom deals by moving. ALOT! Another move, this one is the one that changes everything. Feet dangling from a car door and band T-shirt... Painted toes. Oddly this is what Mason sees when he noticed Hope. Hope Love best name ever for one of the most broken girls ever.
I LOVED both Mason and Hope. They were both so real, and gritty! I loved the storyline, the difficult issues that were just "out" there NO holding back! The pasts were bitter and full of regret and ugly. Full on ugly! Guy was just awesome! Perfect best friend and brother. He dealt with dark demons too but always was just pleasant and full of happiness. I want Guy as my BFF! Guy and Hope are really there for one another. Friends, siblings beyond blood and music. (Music plays a major roll in book)
Now do me a favor, buy this book. Grab some skittles or something sweet. Heck pixie sticks if needed, lol! Then read this book. Find out about Hope, become her friend. I wonder what name I would get in her cell? Interesting. The story is great, the issues are hard and the love is real! Raw, gritty and honest knock your socks off good! I want more from this author. I have do many people I want to know about. I do hope she writes another book. Parker? I even found myself crushing on his twisted messed up sexy self. Lol! Annie was redeemed in the end, kinda. Well you get the point right? Read the book, it's great trust me.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise- The Beetles
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