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No Regrets
Zadie Parker is all about reinventing herself. Switching colleges after a humiliating freshman year is her latest upgrade. She’s excited to be living with her two best friends and looking forward to her new summer lifeguarding job. Life seems headed toward more stable waters, or so she thinks. On her first day of work Zadie comes head to head with her biggest regret, Henry Fletcher.
Henry’s the stupidly adorable boy Zadie crushed hard on in high school. The one too chicken to make his move three years before. He’s the reason Zadie found the courage to move from the sidelines to being a risk-taker. But calling attention to yourself isn’t without consequences, especially when every co-ed has a camera phone.
Hot summer days and warm, tension-fueled nights set the backdrop for Zadie and Henry to figure out if there is any chance they can heal while navigating the landmines of Zadie's life.
Henry’s the stupidly adorable boy Zadie crushed hard on in high school. The one too chicken to make his move three years before. He’s the reason Zadie found the courage to move from the sidelines to being a risk-taker. But calling attention to yourself isn’t without consequences, especially when every co-ed has a camera phone.
Hot summer days and warm, tension-fueled nights set the backdrop for Zadie and Henry to figure out if there is any chance they can heal while navigating the landmines of Zadie's life.
203 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2013
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July 18, 2013
I had been anxiously awaiting this book since it was announced and wasn't disappointed. I loved all of the main characters, even ones I was set on hating. The world created was intriguing and familiar and ultimately sucked me in. I read book in it's entirety last night. While I would absolutely read more of this story, it was wrapped up beautifully.
I tend to be drawn to books with a good heart and a realistic foundation, this book is exactly that.
I tend to be drawn to books with a good heart and a realistic foundation, this book is exactly that.
July 25, 2013
To be fair Henry alone made this five star worthy but because I wouldn't immediately want to reread it, it gets four stars. If Goodreads allowed it, it would give it four and a half to be honest.
This started out as a cute and fluffy read about a girl trying to find her place in life, about trying to shed an image portrayed on social media, and the twists and turns of life when confronted by the past. Can she avoid the pitfalls the second time around? Does it matter to her friends who know her? Does it matter to herself? A reminder of the trials and tribulations of living in the facebook age and a reminder that most people have the attention span of a goldfish and dramas may not be as great as you fear in the whole grand scheme of things. All the usual coming-of-age/romance stuff, plenty of fun and cuteness (Henry) in the backdrop of a summer scheme swimming pool.
This started out as a cute and fluffy read about a girl trying to find her place in life, about trying to shed an image portrayed on social media, and the twists and turns of life when confronted by the past. Can she avoid the pitfalls the second time around? Does it matter to her friends who know her? Does it matter to herself? A reminder of the trials and tribulations of living in the facebook age and a reminder that most people have the attention span of a goldfish and dramas may not be as great as you fear in the whole grand scheme of things. All the usual coming-of-age/romance stuff, plenty of fun and cuteness (Henry) in the backdrop of a summer scheme swimming pool.
March 5, 2015
What I especially enjoyed about this YA novel is that the author didn’t take the expected and oft overused paths when conflicts in the plot arose. For example, when secrets among her characters were kept and later revealed, she presented a more mature outcome. I also enjoyed the nice crescendo of tension between love interests Zadie and Henry. Their relationship was sweet and it was fun to watch it unfold. The cast of supporting characters and their varying conflicts added a nice level of spice to the story, too.
And, last, thanks to the author sharing her real life experiences I might now find myself a bit hesitant to order a scoop of my favorite ice cream flavor lest I help the clerk incur a worker’s comp injury in the form of carpal tunnel syndrome. I. Had. No. Idea. Sorry!!
And, last, thanks to the author sharing her real life experiences I might now find myself a bit hesitant to order a scoop of my favorite ice cream flavor lest I help the clerk incur a worker’s comp injury in the form of carpal tunnel syndrome. I. Had. No. Idea. Sorry!!
July 31, 2013
A couple of things: 1. I wish the "telling" scenes were fewer. The author obviously can write "showing", and very well, to the point that when she doesn't, it is jarring and disrupts the flow. 2. The romance lacked an emotional 'umph', and Zadie had more chemistry with Tate in the beginning than Henry. 3. The drama was handily dealt with, and seemed like an after thought. The story could have been longer, and more developed. However, the beginning chapters were the best, and had that emotive grace I expect from this author. I will continue to read and support this author. 3.5 stars
August 19, 2013
A different but none-the-less refreshing story from this new author. I found the main character, Zadie to be likeable and relatable. Some of her post-adolescent angst seemed a bit silly to me, but I admit to being quite a way from the college age of her character. The questions of how to define herself and how to make her own path were endearing and universal to this age group as well as to all of us who wish to leave our comfortable but perhaps restricting lives!
You must read this author!!
You must read this author!!
July 29, 2013
Not worth 2.99 but decent story
February 1, 2014
3.5 stars.
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