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Choices
Fate brought her here, but will her choices destroy her dreams?
Quincy Priest made all the right choices in her small town, black-and-white life. But being perfect is tiring. So. Very. Tiring.
Wanting desperately to step out of her sister's shadow, Quincy jumps at the opportunity to attend college with her best friend. The quiet bookworm with family secrets comes out of her shell. But when Quincy meets not one, but two perfect guys, she has to make a choice. In doing so, she might forfeit the relationship she secretly longed to find.
Declan. Sweet, handsome, and perfect. He makes her feel cherished for the first time in her life.
Brody. Sexy, hot, and irresistible. He could tear down her carefully built walls.
Before she can become the woman she wants to be, Quincy will make mistakes. And suffer one unimaginable loss.
Choices is a new adult contemporary romance intended for audiences 18+. Although Choices is included in a series, each book can stand alone.
Quincy Priest made all the right choices in her small town, black-and-white life. But being perfect is tiring. So. Very. Tiring.
Wanting desperately to step out of her sister's shadow, Quincy jumps at the opportunity to attend college with her best friend. The quiet bookworm with family secrets comes out of her shell. But when Quincy meets not one, but two perfect guys, she has to make a choice. In doing so, she might forfeit the relationship she secretly longed to find.
Declan. Sweet, handsome, and perfect. He makes her feel cherished for the first time in her life.
Brody. Sexy, hot, and irresistible. He could tear down her carefully built walls.
Before she can become the woman she wants to be, Quincy will make mistakes. And suffer one unimaginable loss.
Choices is a new adult contemporary romance intended for audiences 18+. Although Choices is included in a series, each book can stand alone.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2014
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Sydney Lane
8 books234 followersSydney Lane lives in Nashville, TN with her family. Growing up in Smalltown, USA, Sydney dreamed of being a writer. After spending an outrageous amount of money to go to college, Sydney finally decided to follow her heart. Her debut, Choices, was an Amazon Top 100 Coming of Age novel. Sydney is very active in charity work for anti-bullying and depression awareness groups.
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July 22, 2013
Please forgive me if this doesn't make sense to you, but sometimes, my mind tells me it sound actually awesome but I'm the only one that understands it!
I was afraid to read this book, afraid doesn't really begin to cover it, I was in panic to read it. The last love triangle I had read was Molly McAdams "Taking Chances", and I was broken for about 2 weeks, so my poor little heart was afraid to hit the book.
A glass of wine later, and some smoothing music in the background, I took a deep breath and decided to get a go at it. And I am so glad I did.
I loved this book, I really did, and I cannot wait for the second to come out.
The Prologue alone get's you on edge. Get's you all started you and you want to know who she choose, but then It goes to chapter 1 and you keep thinking all along what happen to get to that prologue?
Quincy is for the first time experimenting with freedom from her sister, freedom to feel free and not guilty to live her live, and in that freedom, she meets Declan, and Brody.
Declan is sweet, charming, helpful, a guy you would totally bring home to meet the parents. Brody is hot, has to many girls attached to is body, but the most intense blue eyes Quincy ever seen.
And then, of course, there is the attraction.
I'm not going to say much, because I cannot say much more without spoiling, and I hate when people do that for me, so I won't do it for you.
But do yourself a favor, pick up this book and read it.
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to kick Quincy ass
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to slap Declan
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to throw yourself at Brody, kick him and spank him (and make up afterwards)
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to tell both Declan and Brody to forget all about Quincy
I will guarantee you in some point you will end up drying some tears from your face, but, I will also guarantee you that you will LOVE this book
I was afraid to read this book, afraid doesn't really begin to cover it, I was in panic to read it. The last love triangle I had read was Molly McAdams "Taking Chances", and I was broken for about 2 weeks, so my poor little heart was afraid to hit the book.
A glass of wine later, and some smoothing music in the background, I took a deep breath and decided to get a go at it. And I am so glad I did.
I loved this book, I really did, and I cannot wait for the second to come out.
The Prologue alone get's you on edge. Get's you all started you and you want to know who she choose, but then It goes to chapter 1 and you keep thinking all along what happen to get to that prologue?
Quincy is for the first time experimenting with freedom from her sister, freedom to feel free and not guilty to live her live, and in that freedom, she meets Declan, and Brody.
Declan is sweet, charming, helpful, a guy you would totally bring home to meet the parents. Brody is hot, has to many girls attached to is body, but the most intense blue eyes Quincy ever seen.
And then, of course, there is the attraction.
I'm not going to say much, because I cannot say much more without spoiling, and I hate when people do that for me, so I won't do it for you.
But do yourself a favor, pick up this book and read it.
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to kick Quincy ass
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to slap Declan
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to throw yourself at Brody, kick him and spank him (and make up afterwards)
I will guarantee you in some point you will want to tell both Declan and Brody to forget all about Quincy
I will guarantee you in some point you will end up drying some tears from your face, but, I will also guarantee you that you will LOVE this book
July 14, 2013
5 Stars
Wow! I rarely shed tears over a book or rate a book 5 stars (only once before this year), but I did both with Choices. If that says anything, then you must add this to your tbr and head over to Amazon or Barnes & Noble now!
Quincy Priest is the perfect daughter, perfect sister, perfect student. She leaves home for college, attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with her best friend Jenna, but can she maintain this persona? At a party they meet 3 fraternity brothers, Eric, Declan and Brody. Eric and Jenna pair up and that leaves Declan and Brody. Choices. Declan is handsome, sweet, easy to talk to, thoughtful – even the chaplain of his fraternity. He’s the perfect package. Brody is the complete opposite. He’s the guy that can’t commit and wants no part in a relationship – the “bad boy” – but sets Quincy on fire every time he’s nearby…and let me tell you, the author really knows how to describe sexual tension. My heart was pounding just reading it!
Before you think that this is just a book about a love triangle, there was more to the story. Quincy has a skeleton in her closet, like most families do. It’s in the form of her sister Katie, who is not only bipolar, but is a drug addict. Quincy never knows when she is going to be up or when she’ll be down. It’s an added stress on her life because she feels guilty for leaving Katie, and also for leaving her parents to deal with Katie’s illness alone. This is another choice she needs to make. Does she maintain her “perfection” by keeping Katie a secret from her new friends at college or does she finally let go and accept that not being perfect is still okay and her friends and family will love her no matter what?
This book was so familiar and relatable to me. In more ways than I can even mention in this review. I was the “perfect” student in high school and when I moved away to college I dealt with a lot of the same feelings, and let’s admit it, most women have been in the situation where we fall for the “wrong” guy. We want what we can’t have! I really LOVED this story and kudos to Ms. Lane for writing a book that, not only couldn’t I put down, but a book that really conveyed such emotions.
I was pleased with the way Choices wrapped up. Book #2, Fate, is scheduled for release in November. There is no description yet on Goodreads so I’m extremely intrigued to see what happens next.
An ARC was kindly provided by the Author for an honest review.
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Wow! I rarely shed tears over a book or rate a book 5 stars (only once before this year), but I did both with Choices. If that says anything, then you must add this to your tbr and head over to Amazon or Barnes & Noble now!
Quincy Priest is the perfect daughter, perfect sister, perfect student. She leaves home for college, attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with her best friend Jenna, but can she maintain this persona? At a party they meet 3 fraternity brothers, Eric, Declan and Brody. Eric and Jenna pair up and that leaves Declan and Brody. Choices. Declan is handsome, sweet, easy to talk to, thoughtful – even the chaplain of his fraternity. He’s the perfect package. Brody is the complete opposite. He’s the guy that can’t commit and wants no part in a relationship – the “bad boy” – but sets Quincy on fire every time he’s nearby…and let me tell you, the author really knows how to describe sexual tension. My heart was pounding just reading it!
Before you think that this is just a book about a love triangle, there was more to the story. Quincy has a skeleton in her closet, like most families do. It’s in the form of her sister Katie, who is not only bipolar, but is a drug addict. Quincy never knows when she is going to be up or when she’ll be down. It’s an added stress on her life because she feels guilty for leaving Katie, and also for leaving her parents to deal with Katie’s illness alone. This is another choice she needs to make. Does she maintain her “perfection” by keeping Katie a secret from her new friends at college or does she finally let go and accept that not being perfect is still okay and her friends and family will love her no matter what?
This book was so familiar and relatable to me. In more ways than I can even mention in this review. I was the “perfect” student in high school and when I moved away to college I dealt with a lot of the same feelings, and let’s admit it, most women have been in the situation where we fall for the “wrong” guy. We want what we can’t have! I really LOVED this story and kudos to Ms. Lane for writing a book that, not only couldn’t I put down, but a book that really conveyed such emotions.
I was pleased with the way Choices wrapped up. Book #2, Fate, is scheduled for release in November. There is no description yet on Goodreads so I’m extremely intrigued to see what happens next.
An ARC was kindly provided by the Author for an honest review.
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January 17, 2014
I was given this book as an ARC for an honest review.
I gave this book 5 stars.
This is Quincy, Brody and Declan's book.
Quincy is perfect. The perfect daughter, student and sister always has been, and she is tired of it. She has lived under her sisters shadow for her whole life, her sister is not only bi-polar, but she is a drug addict too. That makes Quincy's life insanely crazy, she doesn't know when her sister will be up or down. So she goes to college with her best friend Jenna. She wants to live her life for once without all the shadows around her. Shadows follow you though.
At college Quincy and Jenna go to a party and meet three fraternity brothers. Eric, Declan and Brody. Eric is instantly smitten with Jenna. And although Declan makes his move first towards Quincy, Brody feels that pull and attraction like he has never felt before.
This now has become a love triangle, only because Declan is the nice guy, he is the guy that could be your best friend and does nice things for you. He is there for Quincy in a way that she really needs right now. She feels an instant attraction to Brody, but Brody is the bad boy. He doesn't do relationships. He is the dangerous choice. And that makes Quincy nervous. And to make it even more confusing Quincy is honest and open with Declan and she has kept her life a secret from Brody. Who does she choose? When she knows that both men want her, and both would do almost anything to get her.
Quincy keeps it a secret from Declan about how much she wants Brody. And Declan thinks he has a fair chance, but does he? When Brody puts on the charm and tries to show Quincy that he can be different with her, will she give in? But when Tragedy strikes and it changes everything what will Quincy do and who will she finally choose? Or will she not choose at all, and walk away?
I usually don't care for love triangles. But this was a good book that draws you in and has your rooting for both of these men for different reasons. I loved Declan so sweet and loving and just plain perfect. And Brody that bad boy that is trying to be what Quincy needs, who says all the right things and is HOT!!!! Quincy does things that will tick you off and make you want to ring her neck, but if you stopped and think about it, what would you do? If you were given the choice to have both of these men even for just a little while and you fell into like she did would you do the same? So before you judge her too harshly, think about it.
I really look forward to reading book two in this series. It is going to be in Brody's pov. Thank you so much for this wonderful series Sydney, I really enjoyed it.
February 1, 2014
MAYA'S REVIEW - 2-in-1 review of Choices and Fate
I shall start by saying that both books are about the same people Quincy, Brody and Declan's told from different points of view.
In CHOICES, we meet Quincy who is the perfect girl at home compared to her sister who is a drug addict and suffering from bi-polar syndrome. I connected with her struggle to come out of her sister's shadow especially since her sister seems to have all the attention. So when the opportunity comes to escape to college, she grabs it.
Of course, at college things don't turn out as easily as she hopes. During a college party she meets some fraternity brothers, including Declan and Brody.
Quincy is attracted to both guys. Declan who is sweet and the perfect gentleman asks her out first. He is the reliable listener and trusted friend, the shoulder she needs to lean on considering the demons that haunt her.
Brody on the other hand is the playboy who doesn't do relationships. And of course he shouldn’t be making the moves on his friend and fraternity brother's girlfriend. But it doesn't stop the love triangle from developing or Quincy from being indecisive about whom to choose.
In Fate, we get the same story told from Brody's perspective. I have to say that despite his bad boy ways, I connected with him, perhaps better than I connected with Quincy. I totally understood his struggle to do the right thing by his friend at first and of course when he finally succumbed to the attraction between him and Quincy, his annoyance at her dragging indecision. She was eating her cake and having it. Of course when she does make a decision, it is devastating for both of them.
This was a guilty pleasure to read, taking me back to college days and some of my antics. I loved the author's writing style. This story is engaging, flows well and is so easy to read from either perspective. The characters are likeable and you learn to empathise with them even when you don't agree with their actions.
If you can only read one book, I'd suggest you read Fate. It is great delving in a male POV.
I will happily read this author again and gladly recommend both books to all lovers of new adult romance books.
4.5 Lovebites
Disclaimer: This book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I shall start by saying that both books are about the same people Quincy, Brody and Declan's told from different points of view.
In CHOICES, we meet Quincy who is the perfect girl at home compared to her sister who is a drug addict and suffering from bi-polar syndrome. I connected with her struggle to come out of her sister's shadow especially since her sister seems to have all the attention. So when the opportunity comes to escape to college, she grabs it.
Of course, at college things don't turn out as easily as she hopes. During a college party she meets some fraternity brothers, including Declan and Brody.
Quincy is attracted to both guys. Declan who is sweet and the perfect gentleman asks her out first. He is the reliable listener and trusted friend, the shoulder she needs to lean on considering the demons that haunt her.
Brody on the other hand is the playboy who doesn't do relationships. And of course he shouldn’t be making the moves on his friend and fraternity brother's girlfriend. But it doesn't stop the love triangle from developing or Quincy from being indecisive about whom to choose.
In Fate, we get the same story told from Brody's perspective. I have to say that despite his bad boy ways, I connected with him, perhaps better than I connected with Quincy. I totally understood his struggle to do the right thing by his friend at first and of course when he finally succumbed to the attraction between him and Quincy, his annoyance at her dragging indecision. She was eating her cake and having it. Of course when she does make a decision, it is devastating for both of them.
This was a guilty pleasure to read, taking me back to college days and some of my antics. I loved the author's writing style. This story is engaging, flows well and is so easy to read from either perspective. The characters are likeable and you learn to empathise with them even when you don't agree with their actions.
If you can only read one book, I'd suggest you read Fate. It is great delving in a male POV.
I will happily read this author again and gladly recommend both books to all lovers of new adult romance books.
4.5 Lovebites
Disclaimer: This book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
July 20, 2013
hmmm.... i felt that this book had a lot of potential; it showed real world problems and situations but somewhat failed for me in the follow through. i felt that it was very obvious who she was going to end up with but it annoyed me to no end how spineless she was towards the two guys-> it's sucky to string people along, get to the point and make a choice...
i dunno... i was a little disappointed. there were times when i enjoyed it and laughed with the characters but then rolled my eyes and got annoyed by sloppy annoying behavior. i felt that all the material was there to make it a very captivating read but, i was very put off by elongated love triangle...
all in all, a good read but not really for me.
i dunno... i was a little disappointed. there were times when i enjoyed it and laughed with the characters but then rolled my eyes and got annoyed by sloppy annoying behavior. i felt that all the material was there to make it a very captivating read but, i was very put off by elongated love triangle...
all in all, a good read but not really for me.
June 8, 2013
First I would like to Thank Sydney for giving me the opportunity to read before her book was released. I am honored and will cherish this for my life. I wish I could just say how I truly feel but I cant give any spoilers: It's not released yet. Lets just say this will be added to my favorites. This book hit home for me as I have been through the same deal. So many emotions, love, lust, anger, rage, and loss. I read this pretty much in one sitting. For Lanes first book she rocked it. If this is not on your list add it and make it a must read. I will definitely be reading all her work in the future. Great 1st book!
July 13, 2013
REVIEW TO COME......includes a subject close to my heart. The book was really good. The acknowledgements were...amazing. They broke my heart and sort of put it back together again at the same time.
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July 4, 2013
That was the hardest ending I've ever read. The dedication at the end...*sigh* No words...
Review to come.
Review to come.
July 17, 2013
This book drove me nuts in the best possible way. You can tell by the title what you would be getting and if you like these types of book you'll love this one. Check it out!
April 23, 2017
I read this way back when it first released. This was my first read by the author and I loved it. The cover and title and soon the synopsis was what drew me into reading this. I'm a sucker for love triangles, and let's not forget good girl falling for bad boy themed.
This was a great red, the writing and characters both had me swooning and laughing along with them. If I remember correctly I flew through this fairly quickly and from beginning to end It was hard to put down because, I just had to know what happened next.
overall loved it and thought it was a great read.
This was a great red, the writing and characters both had me swooning and laughing along with them. If I remember correctly I flew through this fairly quickly and from beginning to end It was hard to put down because, I just had to know what happened next.
overall loved it and thought it was a great read.
March 21, 2014
Review for Choices (3 stars) and Fate (3.5 stars):
I usually steer clear of books that I know will involve a love triangle, because they drive me batty. But I decided to grab up this book because I was intrigued by two such polar opposite love interests vying for Quincy’s attention. To have the sweet friend-prince charming versus the smoking hot player, there was bound to be a lot of tension and angst here, and of course at least one broken heart.
With Choices from Quincy’s perspective and Fate from the point of view of the lucky guy she ends up choosing (nope, not telling!), there was definitely a full story covered when both books are read. I wish we could have had a dual POV with the first book instead though, because I feel like it would have given the story more depth and made the characters less one-dimensional. I just didn’t feel like I was getting their full picture, and I wasn’t drawn to these characters per se, until I saw both sides of the story. But there was plenty of sexual tension and some really tender moments that filled the pages of both books, which tugged on the heart strings.
Quincy’s reactions to Brody and Declan were so vastly different, but it was a bit too obvious who she was leaning towards for most of the story even though the reader isn’t seeing it from his eyes. I wasn’t convinced by the back-and-forth, it was clear she was drawn to one more than the other, and I had to agree with her base instincts! Both guys were yummy, don’t get me wrong. Declan was gorgeous, the knight in shining armor, always there for her and ready to give her his heart. But was he really what she needed? And Brody may be sex on legs, but deep down did he GET her? It was surely a clear-cut ‘choose one type of guy or choose the other’ unless one of these two guys was willing to be more than what they seemed.
When tragedy struck Quincy’s life, I was surprised by the turn her relationships took at that point, and not in a good way. I feel like she reacted selfishly, even though I understood the reaction if not the way she carried it out. So, in the end I felt sorry for both of these guys, because Quincy put them in a rough spot in their friendship AND she jerked their chains a bit. Having said that, I think her decision on how to handle her own indecision was a smart one, and it gave her the perspective she needed to make the right choice. I liked her a lot more seeing her from the guy’s point of view than from hers, and Fate was a more enjoyable read as well as a great way to fill in the gaps that Choices left. Overall, put together these make an enjoyable read and a sweet epilogue in book two left me with a smile on my face!
Quotes:
Those mood swings, for me, are defined by her being the girl I know and love one moment and then becoming a complete stranger the next. I often wonder if the girl I grew up with is completely lost. I wonder if I’ll search for her the rest of my life. ~from Choices, Loc 454
It’s like he doesn’t even know what he wants, pulling me closer while simultaneously pushing me away. My head says he’s just a player, by body says that maybe I’d like to play. ~from Choices, Loc 675
My smile widens. I want to believe he thinks I’m worth fighting for. I haven’t ever been in a fight, but I sure wanted to rip that girl, Whitney’s, hair out. ~from Choices, Loc 2613
It's official.
Little Miss Perfect broke my dick. ~from Fate, Loc 2344
I dont' know why I can't stay away from her. It would be so much easier to walk away and let her go, but I'm not the better man. I just can't do it. ~from Fate, Loc 3264
"But we always had to do things backwards, didn't we?"
No, not backwards. Not even sideways. Fate just got it right. ~from Fate, Loc 3577
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I usually steer clear of books that I know will involve a love triangle, because they drive me batty. But I decided to grab up this book because I was intrigued by two such polar opposite love interests vying for Quincy’s attention. To have the sweet friend-prince charming versus the smoking hot player, there was bound to be a lot of tension and angst here, and of course at least one broken heart.
With Choices from Quincy’s perspective and Fate from the point of view of the lucky guy she ends up choosing (nope, not telling!), there was definitely a full story covered when both books are read. I wish we could have had a dual POV with the first book instead though, because I feel like it would have given the story more depth and made the characters less one-dimensional. I just didn’t feel like I was getting their full picture, and I wasn’t drawn to these characters per se, until I saw both sides of the story. But there was plenty of sexual tension and some really tender moments that filled the pages of both books, which tugged on the heart strings.
Quincy’s reactions to Brody and Declan were so vastly different, but it was a bit too obvious who she was leaning towards for most of the story even though the reader isn’t seeing it from his eyes. I wasn’t convinced by the back-and-forth, it was clear she was drawn to one more than the other, and I had to agree with her base instincts! Both guys were yummy, don’t get me wrong. Declan was gorgeous, the knight in shining armor, always there for her and ready to give her his heart. But was he really what she needed? And Brody may be sex on legs, but deep down did he GET her? It was surely a clear-cut ‘choose one type of guy or choose the other’ unless one of these two guys was willing to be more than what they seemed.
When tragedy struck Quincy’s life, I was surprised by the turn her relationships took at that point, and not in a good way. I feel like she reacted selfishly, even though I understood the reaction if not the way she carried it out. So, in the end I felt sorry for both of these guys, because Quincy put them in a rough spot in their friendship AND she jerked their chains a bit. Having said that, I think her decision on how to handle her own indecision was a smart one, and it gave her the perspective she needed to make the right choice. I liked her a lot more seeing her from the guy’s point of view than from hers, and Fate was a more enjoyable read as well as a great way to fill in the gaps that Choices left. Overall, put together these make an enjoyable read and a sweet epilogue in book two left me with a smile on my face!
Quotes:
Those mood swings, for me, are defined by her being the girl I know and love one moment and then becoming a complete stranger the next. I often wonder if the girl I grew up with is completely lost. I wonder if I’ll search for her the rest of my life. ~from Choices, Loc 454
It’s like he doesn’t even know what he wants, pulling me closer while simultaneously pushing me away. My head says he’s just a player, by body says that maybe I’d like to play. ~from Choices, Loc 675
My smile widens. I want to believe he thinks I’m worth fighting for. I haven’t ever been in a fight, but I sure wanted to rip that girl, Whitney’s, hair out. ~from Choices, Loc 2613
It's official.
Little Miss Perfect broke my dick. ~from Fate, Loc 2344
I dont' know why I can't stay away from her. It would be so much easier to walk away and let her go, but I'm not the better man. I just can't do it. ~from Fate, Loc 3264
"But we always had to do things backwards, didn't we?"
No, not backwards. Not even sideways. Fate just got it right. ~from Fate, Loc 3577
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June 23, 2013
Books revolving around love triangles are simultaneously the most fascinating and frustrating stories to read, and Sydney Lane’s debut novel, Choices, is no exception. Fans of Metamorphosis by Erin Noelle and Taking Chances by Molly McAdams will delight in the hot manwich in which protagonist Quincy Priest unwittingly finds herself stuck in the middle. The constant tension – sexual or otherwise – surrounding Quincy and her two love interests, Brody and Declan, is stressful to say the least, with all the keeping of secrets and sneaking around. I couldn’t help but race through the book, anxious to learn which of the guys Sydney chooses.
Choices is the story of a small-town girl setting her first taste of freedom in college. After spending her life trying to be perfect and being overshadowed by her bipolar sister, Quincy wants to reinvent herself. What better way to do that then to become the object of not one, but two boys’ affections. Like the heroines of Metamorphosis and Taking Chances, Quincy has zero experience with guys and is incredibly insecure, yet somehow finds herself torn between the quintessential bad boy, Brody, and the all-around good guy, Declan. Depending on which of the love interests Sydney was interacting with, I flitted back and forth between wanting to snap at her to stop stringing the two guys along, and then being sympathetic about how she’s come to view herself in such a negative light, which contributes to her dilemma. I felt as though I was always on the edge, waiting for slowly simmering tension to boil over in a dramatic fashion.
While I enjoyed reading Choices from Quincy’s perspective, I feel the book would’ve benefitted from narratives by Declan and Brody. There are many instances where I would’ve loved to know the thoughts of either guy. It’s not the fact that they aren’t open with their feelings, but I wanted to know the reasoning behind the feelings they both professed to have for Quincy, especially when she doesn’t have the greatest opinion of herself. With the recent trend of dual perspectives in books, I’ve become accustomed to learning the thoughts and motivations of both the male and female protagonists and I would’ve liked to be clued in a bit more about how exactly Quincy manages to capture the attentions of Brody and Declan with seemingly little effort on her part.
As the story progresses, it becomes more difficult to forgive Quincy for her inability to choose between Brody and Declan. I empathized with the two guys, who are left to stand by while Quincy deals with the outside forces converging on her life, particularly because I had a clear choice as to who I ultimately wanted her to end up with. All of the worrying and nail biting I endured while reading Choices was forgotten the second I learned the identity of Quincy’s choice, which is teased in the book’s prologue. The epilogue is perhaps my favorite part of the book, if only because the mystery has been solved and I was finally free to appreciate Quincy’s decision.
Choices is the story of a small-town girl setting her first taste of freedom in college. After spending her life trying to be perfect and being overshadowed by her bipolar sister, Quincy wants to reinvent herself. What better way to do that then to become the object of not one, but two boys’ affections. Like the heroines of Metamorphosis and Taking Chances, Quincy has zero experience with guys and is incredibly insecure, yet somehow finds herself torn between the quintessential bad boy, Brody, and the all-around good guy, Declan. Depending on which of the love interests Sydney was interacting with, I flitted back and forth between wanting to snap at her to stop stringing the two guys along, and then being sympathetic about how she’s come to view herself in such a negative light, which contributes to her dilemma. I felt as though I was always on the edge, waiting for slowly simmering tension to boil over in a dramatic fashion.
While I enjoyed reading Choices from Quincy’s perspective, I feel the book would’ve benefitted from narratives by Declan and Brody. There are many instances where I would’ve loved to know the thoughts of either guy. It’s not the fact that they aren’t open with their feelings, but I wanted to know the reasoning behind the feelings they both professed to have for Quincy, especially when she doesn’t have the greatest opinion of herself. With the recent trend of dual perspectives in books, I’ve become accustomed to learning the thoughts and motivations of both the male and female protagonists and I would’ve liked to be clued in a bit more about how exactly Quincy manages to capture the attentions of Brody and Declan with seemingly little effort on her part.
As the story progresses, it becomes more difficult to forgive Quincy for her inability to choose between Brody and Declan. I empathized with the two guys, who are left to stand by while Quincy deals with the outside forces converging on her life, particularly because I had a clear choice as to who I ultimately wanted her to end up with. All of the worrying and nail biting I endured while reading Choices was forgotten the second I learned the identity of Quincy’s choice, which is teased in the book’s prologue. The epilogue is perhaps my favorite part of the book, if only because the mystery has been solved and I was finally free to appreciate Quincy’s decision.
July 13, 2013
The first thing that I have to say is that I absolutely love the cover of this book. I normally try to resist the love triangles but something about this cover just drew me in. It's simple, yet beautiful. And I loved the story just as much!
I'm completely impressed with this debut novel by Sydney Lane. The prologue draws you in instantly. I was hooked from the very first page! She did an amazing job making me fall for two completely different guys. I totally understand Quincy's issues in trying to pick the best guy! I felt like my heart was in a ping-pong match. I love Declan. No, I love Brody. I was so conflicted!! Like I said before, I usually shy away from the love triangles because my poor little heart can't take it, but Ms. Lane wrote this in such a way that, while painful, I understood Quincy's emotions, hesitations, and I felt just as conflicted as she did.
That being said, Quince did drive me nuts a little bit! Once she made her decision, she took her sweet ass time telling the other that he wasn't the one for her. While it bothered me, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy in the love triangle hating heart. I had to take a step back and place myself in her shoes. How do you hurt someone that you really care about, that you do love, but who you're just not in love with? Once I stewed on that for a little bit, I gave Quincy a bit of a break, because, let's face it, it's always hard to let someone who means the world to you down gently.
If there's a debut novel that I'm going to automatically recommend, it's Choices. The storytelling flows with ease and the characters grip your heart from page one. There's a perfect balance of angst and heartwarming romance, and I can't wait to read more from this author.
ARC was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I'm completely impressed with this debut novel by Sydney Lane. The prologue draws you in instantly. I was hooked from the very first page! She did an amazing job making me fall for two completely different guys. I totally understand Quincy's issues in trying to pick the best guy! I felt like my heart was in a ping-pong match. I love Declan. No, I love Brody. I was so conflicted!! Like I said before, I usually shy away from the love triangles because my poor little heart can't take it, but Ms. Lane wrote this in such a way that, while painful, I understood Quincy's emotions, hesitations, and I felt just as conflicted as she did.
That being said, Quince did drive me nuts a little bit! Once she made her decision, she took her sweet ass time telling the other that he wasn't the one for her. While it bothered me, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy in the love triangle hating heart. I had to take a step back and place myself in her shoes. How do you hurt someone that you really care about, that you do love, but who you're just not in love with? Once I stewed on that for a little bit, I gave Quincy a bit of a break, because, let's face it, it's always hard to let someone who means the world to you down gently.
If there's a debut novel that I'm going to automatically recommend, it's Choices. The storytelling flows with ease and the characters grip your heart from page one. There's a perfect balance of angst and heartwarming romance, and I can't wait to read more from this author.
ARC was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 18, 2014
How did i not know of these books !!
I am so happy to have "book" met Sydney Lane
This is my type of book , easy to read and just enough drama and hot sex to make me want more and not be able to put it down !!
Here we meet Quincy Priest , young and heading off to college for the 1st time with her best friend. She is happy to escape her life at home with a Bi-polar sister and parents that expect her to be perfect. She is tired of being perfect and maybe college life will loosen her up a bit. Already in her first weeks there Quincy and Jenna meet some hotties from the schools fraternity. They attend some parties and spend some one on one time with the guys ! Jenna is quickly smitten with Eric and Quincy is quickly smitten by not 1 but 2 of them , Declan and Brody.
Declan is the classic good guy , hot but very sweet and has the patience of a saint. Their new found friendship is easy and wonderful. Declan openly admits to wanting more and although Quincy feels that she does as well there is a fire burning inside her for the bad boy of the fraternity Brody !! Brody is anything but easy , they have such sparks that they cannot stop the stares and chemistry between them if they try. They immediately find themselves sneaking around even for the smallest of touches. Brody is torn because Declan is his fraternity brother and a wonderful friend. Quincy is torn because Declan is what she should want and it is so easy with him but Brody is what she cannot resist and although he is a playboy she cannot stay away.
This book takes us on the journey of this love triangle and let me say it is a rollercoaster of emotion and drama and many times I wanted to smack Quincy and shake some sense into her !! I tried to guess what she would do but I honestly gave up , she is a loose cannon and I was shocked quite a few times. Quincy also deals with some family tragedy in this book that is very well written and so real in todays world. It was heartbreaking to read.
I am thrilled to read the POV's of the guys !!
Love how the names play into some of the lines in the story !!
Thanks Sydney I am in love with more college boys !!
I am so happy to have "book" met Sydney Lane
This is my type of book , easy to read and just enough drama and hot sex to make me want more and not be able to put it down !!
Here we meet Quincy Priest , young and heading off to college for the 1st time with her best friend. She is happy to escape her life at home with a Bi-polar sister and parents that expect her to be perfect. She is tired of being perfect and maybe college life will loosen her up a bit. Already in her first weeks there Quincy and Jenna meet some hotties from the schools fraternity. They attend some parties and spend some one on one time with the guys ! Jenna is quickly smitten with Eric and Quincy is quickly smitten by not 1 but 2 of them , Declan and Brody.
Declan is the classic good guy , hot but very sweet and has the patience of a saint. Their new found friendship is easy and wonderful. Declan openly admits to wanting more and although Quincy feels that she does as well there is a fire burning inside her for the bad boy of the fraternity Brody !! Brody is anything but easy , they have such sparks that they cannot stop the stares and chemistry between them if they try. They immediately find themselves sneaking around even for the smallest of touches. Brody is torn because Declan is his fraternity brother and a wonderful friend. Quincy is torn because Declan is what she should want and it is so easy with him but Brody is what she cannot resist and although he is a playboy she cannot stay away.
This book takes us on the journey of this love triangle and let me say it is a rollercoaster of emotion and drama and many times I wanted to smack Quincy and shake some sense into her !! I tried to guess what she would do but I honestly gave up , she is a loose cannon and I was shocked quite a few times. Quincy also deals with some family tragedy in this book that is very well written and so real in todays world. It was heartbreaking to read.
I am thrilled to read the POV's of the guys !!
Love how the names play into some of the lines in the story !!
Thanks Sydney I am in love with more college boys !!
March 1, 2016
Choices (Choices 1) Sydney Lane
Quincy Priest has always been in the shadow of her sister. Now away at college with her best friend she meets two perfect guys, total opposites of each other.
Quincy struggles to make the right choice. Does she choose Declan? He is handsome, sweet and dependable. Her head tells her he is the ideal guy. He would never hurt her and she trusts him.
Or will she choose Brody? He is hot, sexy and mysterious. She can’t stop thinking about him but doesn’t think he’s the commitment type.
Quincy will have to make choices that can get people hurt. Including herself.
This book was a 4 out of 5 * for me. The author did a good job in conveying how difficult it can sometimes be in making the right decision. I also liked the part about her relationship with her sister Katie. I don’t want to give away any spoilers so let’s just say you may shed a tear or two.
Till next time ~ Sweets Books
(written by Jennifer ~ Sweets Books After Hours)
Quincy Priest has always been in the shadow of her sister. Now away at college with her best friend she meets two perfect guys, total opposites of each other.
Quincy struggles to make the right choice. Does she choose Declan? He is handsome, sweet and dependable. Her head tells her he is the ideal guy. He would never hurt her and she trusts him.
Or will she choose Brody? He is hot, sexy and mysterious. She can’t stop thinking about him but doesn’t think he’s the commitment type.
Quincy will have to make choices that can get people hurt. Including herself.
This book was a 4 out of 5 * for me. The author did a good job in conveying how difficult it can sometimes be in making the right decision. I also liked the part about her relationship with her sister Katie. I don’t want to give away any spoilers so let’s just say you may shed a tear or two.
Till next time ~ Sweets Books
(written by Jennifer ~ Sweets Books After Hours)
January 8, 2014
A sweet story about a first love and the challenges of being TOO caring. Trying hard to please everyone can be exhausting, especially when some of those people have deep seated issues. When stuck between who you think you should want and who you really want, it's not always easy to let go give in. Making choices is hard work, and the author did a good job conveying how hard those choices can be sometimes. The story flowed well, had good character development, and a deeper plot then small town girls meets two guys and has to choose one. It had the proper amount of teenage/ new adult angst without making me want to stab my eye out with a pencil or smack someone over the head and say get over it already. An enjoyable easy read, I'd recommend the book for someone looking for something good but easy to read, as it's not especially emotionally gripping.
July 15, 2013
This was a college setting love triangle. It was a little less tense than another book I read that was similar but heart breaking nonetheless. Now I think I wanted to beat the crap out of Quince. She was leading Declan on and not fully giving herself to Brody creating a shit storm when things came to a head. Quince also had some family issues that came to a head causing a fall out all the way around. Some hot juicy sex scenes- nothing to detailed or raunchy. Fabulous ending.
Quote:
"Jenna is just what I need. I'm a worrier. She's a fixer. we go together like peanut butter and jelly."
Blog tour stop & Give away 7/13/13 at www.iloveladyporn.blogspot.com
Quote:
"Jenna is just what I need. I'm a worrier. She's a fixer. we go together like peanut butter and jelly."
Blog tour stop & Give away 7/13/13 at www.iloveladyporn.blogspot.com
March 10, 2014
Oh, the dilemma; a good girl doing what she believes is bad.
This story grabbed my heart and made me feel young again. And I am grateful those younger years are done for me. Ah, the tender years. The age where we were too young to be adults, and too old to be children.
Choices? Yes, and Quincy had to consider a couple. But committing to one was difficult for her when her heart was torn between her beliefs and discovery.
This whole read took me back a few. And when Quincy’s heart finally broke, that's when I got goosebumps – that’s when the more powerful writing began. I ended the final pages in tears.
Would I read more from this author? Yes! In a heartbeat.
This story grabbed my heart and made me feel young again. And I am grateful those younger years are done for me. Ah, the tender years. The age where we were too young to be adults, and too old to be children.
Choices? Yes, and Quincy had to consider a couple. But committing to one was difficult for her when her heart was torn between her beliefs and discovery.
This whole read took me back a few. And when Quincy’s heart finally broke, that's when I got goosebumps – that’s when the more powerful writing began. I ended the final pages in tears.
Would I read more from this author? Yes! In a heartbeat.
March 24, 2014
I really wanted this book to be better, but it ended up being cliche, shallow, and under-developed. I was rather disappointed. I won't remember this book because there is really nothing about it that stands out. The characters were cookie-cutter and bland. The main character especially was a Mary Sue type who was so contradictory that I couldn't keep up. I made it through most of the book before I realized I just didn't care anymore. So that's all I'm forcing myself through on this one, sadly. I honestly couldn't recommend it.
January 25, 2014
I won this book last night from the author, I started it this morning and couldnt put it down! That was a roller coaster of emotion! And it was great! This is a love triangle book, which I love! The frustration is what keeps you reading! Declan and Brody are both great catches, and I love how through the whole book, you think you know then you don't! Of course she picked who I would have picked! Great characters, great plot and a great story! I am looking forward to reading more from this author!
January 28, 2014
This story had me so worried for this characters! All the guys are amazing and i wanted them to be happy very badly. I was at the edge through every page and i'm not going to lie- there were so many times i wanted to slap Quince (female character) in the face! But situations get out of control an sometimes this characters don't even have control of their own actions... This book had me crying, fighting, feeling streessed out, but also happy with the outcome. To me- it is good when a book changes my mood swings. It tells me i was feeling like i was part of the story and the characters.
February 10, 2014
What can I say about this story? I have never had such a hard time reading a book. I don't know how many times I had to stop reading this story. I have never been SO TOUCHED. I was getting anxious and afraid to continue reading at times. I was so afraid of what was going to happen. Caution with every page. I actually felt as if I was a part this story. I was in it. With each turn of the page there was heat and heartbreak. Sydney is an amazing writer and I look forward to reading more of her work. I am continuing to read her next one "Fate". Can't wait!!! 5+
January 15, 2014
Love triangle...two guys and one girl. Quincy goes away to college with her best friend and manages to get out from her sisters shadow or so she thinks. She wants to be her own person and get away from the family secrets that hold her back. The quiet girl begins to blossom and she meets two perfect guys in their own right. One is the super sexy, bad boy type and the other the sweet, perfect and handsome shoulder to cry on. Who to choose...read the book and find out.
November 14, 2013
Oh how I love college romance love triangles. Brody swoon dark sexy tattooed like I love my book boyfriends. Every now and again I read something that makes me all giddy and this was one of those books,
April 30, 2013
Lane's first book is a home run!!! Her characters are real and their story is very touching. This book is not to be missed!!!
May 5, 2013
I had the opportunity to preview this book and it is great! I cannot wait to see what else the author comes up with.
September 19, 2013
Swoon! Brody...
August 6, 2015
Review To Come..
January 11, 2014
Cute story; couldn't connect with the main character
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