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Saving Quinton
From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Breaking Nova comes a gripping story about what it takes to save the one you love . . . Nova Reed can't forget him-Quinton Carter, the boy with the honey-brown eyes who made her realize she deserved more than an empty life. His pain was so similar to her own. But Nova has been coming to terms with her past and healing, while Quinton is out there somewhere, sinking deeper. She's determined to find him and help him . . . before it's too late. Nova has haunted his dreams for nearly a year-but Quinton never thought a sweet, kind person like her would care enough about a person like him. To Quinton, a dark, dangerous life is exactly what he deserves. And Nova has no place in it. But Nova has followed him to Las Vegas, and now he must do whatever it takes to keep her away, to maintain his self-imposed punishment for the unforgivable things he's done. But there's one flaw in his Nova isn't going anywhere . . .
407 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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February 4, 2014
5 I want to save you stars!
It’s been almost a a year. A year since Nova Reed has seen Quinton Carter. Nova has spent the last year healing. Getting her life back on track. She’s doing the best she can in school, with her family and friends. No matter how good she’s doing, she can’t forget about him. Quinton. The boy who made her feel again. She knows from a few phone calls, Quinton has spiraled even further out of control. Nova can’t do nothing. She makes it her mission. To help him. To save him.
Quinton has been a mess. Going further and further into drug abuse. Not caring what happens to him, anything or anyone around him. He is going towards a downward spiral and it feels like it’s too late to do anything but go further down. And he doesn’t care. Everything Quinton has ever cared for is gone. Everyone is gone. And all thats left are the drugs. The numbing. The slowly killing himself, one line at a time.
Nova gets to Vegas where she knows Quiniton will be and finds him. She is in shock. She knew it would be bad, but this is worse than she could have imagined. The way he’s living, and the way the drugs have taken their toll over the last year, it shocks her.
Quinton can’t believe his eyes. Nova Reed is standing before him. Why is she here? What does she want? She just wanted to see him, to check on him? No one has cared to do that in a very long time. It gets him thinking.
Spending time together isn’t easy for either of them, but Nova feels its necessary. It’s difficult for her to see him this way, but she can’t just leave him like this. She cares about him. The feelings she had for him have never really went away. Quinton is in self destruction mode. He has spent the last year not caring about anyone or anything. But there is something about Nova. Something that makes him want to care. Is it enough?
Quinton is starting to make small changes, enough to make Nova hope. Hope that things will get better. Hope that he will be able to turn his life around. Quinton feels the changes too, but he doesn’t know what to do. He can’t quit the drugs, the self destruction and self hate. He feels for Nova, but are his feelings for her stronger than the hate he has for himself?
Lets be honest. I know when starting a Jessica Sorensen book I can expect a few things. Broken characters, tears, emotions all over the place, and the possibility of a gnarly cliffhanger. This book lived up to my JS expectations. Sometimes I wonder why I do this to myself. Reading her books can stress me out, make me crazy emotional and waiting for the next book in one of her series can be like torture. Plain and simple- I like to FEEL. She is a favorite author of mine because she can make me feel in almost every book she writes. And the writing is superb.
Now how I felt about the book and characters- Nova’s strength was good to see. Nothing better than seeing a damaged character regain their strength. I loved that she never gave up on Quinton. No matter how bad things got, she wanted to be there for him, to help him. Quinton... my poor broken boy. I felt so bad for Quinton. He broke my heart. I’m just trying to keep the hope alive that things will be better for him in the next book. That he will be able to clean up, forgive himself and heal. Saving Quinton isn’t an easy book to read. Heavy drug use, tough subject matter etc. If you’ve read Breaking Nova, you get it. This takes it to a bit of a different level. I was on edge the entire time I was reading. Was I happy with the ending? Somewhat. It could have ended in a worse way. Is there a cliffhanger? Yes. Of course there is. But it isn’t brutal. The next book in this series is scheduled to be released in April (thank god) so not much longer. If you can handle the tough material, and you’re in the mood for an emotional, beautifully broken series, I recommend you pick these books up!
**ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
It’s been almost a a year. A year since Nova Reed has seen Quinton Carter. Nova has spent the last year healing. Getting her life back on track. She’s doing the best she can in school, with her family and friends. No matter how good she’s doing, she can’t forget about him. Quinton. The boy who made her feel again. She knows from a few phone calls, Quinton has spiraled even further out of control. Nova can’t do nothing. She makes it her mission. To help him. To save him.
Quinton has been a mess. Going further and further into drug abuse. Not caring what happens to him, anything or anyone around him. He is going towards a downward spiral and it feels like it’s too late to do anything but go further down. And he doesn’t care. Everything Quinton has ever cared for is gone. Everyone is gone. And all thats left are the drugs. The numbing. The slowly killing himself, one line at a time.
Nova gets to Vegas where she knows Quiniton will be and finds him. She is in shock. She knew it would be bad, but this is worse than she could have imagined. The way he’s living, and the way the drugs have taken their toll over the last year, it shocks her.
Quinton can’t believe his eyes. Nova Reed is standing before him. Why is she here? What does she want? She just wanted to see him, to check on him? No one has cared to do that in a very long time. It gets him thinking.
I still can’t stop thinking about Nova... how she showed up last night. Showed up to see me. I’m still trying to process it. That someone would actually want to come see me, actually care enough about me to take the time to do so.
Spending time together isn’t easy for either of them, but Nova feels its necessary. It’s difficult for her to see him this way, but she can’t just leave him like this. She cares about him. The feelings she had for him have never really went away. Quinton is in self destruction mode. He has spent the last year not caring about anyone or anything. But there is something about Nova. Something that makes him want to care. Is it enough?
Nova was the light and I was stuck in the shadows all the time except for a few moments when she touched me, kissed me, let me touch her, and I couldn’t avoid her light.
Quinton is starting to make small changes, enough to make Nova hope. Hope that things will get better. Hope that he will be able to turn his life around. Quinton feels the changes too, but he doesn’t know what to do. He can’t quit the drugs, the self destruction and self hate. He feels for Nova, but are his feelings for her stronger than the hate he has for himself?
I’m changing and I don’t like it. I’m feeling things and I don’t like it. My self-destruction plan is becoming complicated and I don’t like it. I don’t like anything at the moment, yet I keep doing the same things over and over again. Keep seeing Nova. Letting her affect me- change me. But I can’t seem to help it.
Lets be honest. I know when starting a Jessica Sorensen book I can expect a few things. Broken characters, tears, emotions all over the place, and the possibility of a gnarly cliffhanger. This book lived up to my JS expectations. Sometimes I wonder why I do this to myself. Reading her books can stress me out, make me crazy emotional and waiting for the next book in one of her series can be like torture. Plain and simple- I like to FEEL. She is a favorite author of mine because she can make me feel in almost every book she writes. And the writing is superb.
Now how I felt about the book and characters- Nova’s strength was good to see. Nothing better than seeing a damaged character regain their strength. I loved that she never gave up on Quinton. No matter how bad things got, she wanted to be there for him, to help him. Quinton... my poor broken boy. I felt so bad for Quinton. He broke my heart. I’m just trying to keep the hope alive that things will be better for him in the next book. That he will be able to clean up, forgive himself and heal. Saving Quinton isn’t an easy book to read. Heavy drug use, tough subject matter etc. If you’ve read Breaking Nova, you get it. This takes it to a bit of a different level. I was on edge the entire time I was reading. Was I happy with the ending? Somewhat. It could have ended in a worse way. Is there a cliffhanger? Yes. Of course there is. But it isn’t brutal. The next book in this series is scheduled to be released in April (thank god) so not much longer. If you can handle the tough material, and you’re in the mood for an emotional, beautifully broken series, I recommend you pick these books up!
I know how hard it is to breathe again and it makes me understand, even though I don’t want to, that Quinton might not give in and let me help him breathe. That maybe all of this was pointless and no matter how hard you try to save someone, it might not turn out the way you want it.
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February 5, 2014
Holly shit, I just finished reading Breaking Nova and I need the sequel NOW.
FEBRUARY 4TH!!!!???????????
THAT MEANS 151 DAYS FROM TODAY!!!
It really isn't fair that author leaves us hanging like this.
FEBRUARY 4TH!!!!???????????
THAT MEANS 151 DAYS FROM TODAY!!!
It really isn't fair that author leaves us hanging like this.
February 6, 2014
This is, without a doubt, one of the most depressing books I've ever read. That is not to say it was not well written or well researched. However, I wouldn't think this would be something that an addict would want to read...recovering or not, there is an honesty to Quinton and Tristan's actions and thoughts that is painful. Almost too painful for me to read. Definitely too painful for me to enjoy.
Most of us know someone dealing with addiction, but from what I've witnessed, it's these two specific substances that are supremely addictive...heroin and crystal meth. It hurt to read about. It made me edgy. It took any romance within this series, and the somewhat budding emotion from book one and blew them all to hell.
There was no happy here. There was no bright light at the end of the tunnel. Quinton has no redeeming qualities in this book. He is an addict in every sense of the word, so immersed int the world of drugs and addiction that he's removed from normal society. The biggest thing I took from this book was the perseverance and complete stubbornness of Nova. The girl just won't give up on Quinton.
Here are my Nova and Quinton:
It drives me absolutely bonkers how Pot and booze are referred to as evil in this series.
If this were strictly for young adults and there was a clear cut message here about how easy it is for normal teens to get sucked into partying too hard, forgetting their morals, and spiraling into heavier and heavier drugs, I would have no problem. But that's not the case. Here, there were extenuating circumstances...suicide, horrible accidents and terrible guilt, blaming and depression that proceeded the drug use. And we're talking crystal meth and heroin!!! To compare Nova's little stint into smoking a few joints and drinking some beer to that type of drug use is insulting. Regardless of a couple of pacifying comments about how she wasn't as bad as Tristan and Quinton, it kept getting brought up...how did she ever get past her drug abuse?! Me oh, my! That part grated my nerves.
I am hoping against all hope that there is another book and that we get some closure for all of these people...Delilah...that poor girl, holy crap. Tristan and and Quinton. I want it so desperately.
ARC provided by Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for review
February 5, 2014
Taking a journey into the depths of hardcore drug use to save Quinton was a heartbreaking undertaking on Nova’s part and it made for one brutal read.
Nova is in a good place in her life, college, a new best friend, Lea, helping with a suicide hotline but her thoughts are constantly going back to Quinton Carter. During her summer break she finally gets a lead as to where Quinton and the gang are living…Vegas Baby. Sadly they aren’t living the high roller life, they are living in a crack house.
“Hope is what keeps me searching for Quinton- what makes me determined to find him and help him.” ~Nova
“I need to be thinking about Lexi, get high enough that I feel closer to her – never forget her. Always love her. No one else. Stop fucking thinking of Nova.” ~ Quinton
Nova struggles with the fear that she didn’t do enough to save Landon so she is determined to do whatever it takes to rescue Quinton or she feels she will always regret it. Sadly, Quinton is in a horrible state and doesn’t want to be saved.
”…maybe I’ve finally reached the bottom of my fall and I’m ready to walk straight into that coffin.” ~ Quinton
Daily Nova visits Quinton and tries to break through. Dylan, Deliah and Tristan all are on similar paths of destruction. Sadly, Quinton feels he is exactly where he deserves to be. He fights his feelings for Nova struggling to hold onto Lexi.
”Nothing you can say or do will ever be able to help me – I’m not helpable.”
Nova does chip away at Quinton while trying to stop herself from sinking.
In heartbreaking realistic writing Jessica Sorensen brings Quinton Carter to rock bottom. In a style in which I’m still trying to shake the feelings left after this read.
”I’m doing nothing,” he says. “And I’m nowhere. Just like I’m no one.”
There aren’t any rainbows in this story, it’s truly a rough read BUT in the end the cliffhanger that we always dread brings a glimmer of light!
”No time is wasted when you’re trying to help someone.”~Nova
Jessica Sorensen sure can write broken characters but now I want some darn rainbows!
Nova is in a good place in her life, college, a new best friend, Lea, helping with a suicide hotline but her thoughts are constantly going back to Quinton Carter. During her summer break she finally gets a lead as to where Quinton and the gang are living…Vegas Baby. Sadly they aren’t living the high roller life, they are living in a crack house.
“Hope is what keeps me searching for Quinton- what makes me determined to find him and help him.” ~Nova
“I need to be thinking about Lexi, get high enough that I feel closer to her – never forget her. Always love her. No one else. Stop fucking thinking of Nova.” ~ Quinton
Nova struggles with the fear that she didn’t do enough to save Landon so she is determined to do whatever it takes to rescue Quinton or she feels she will always regret it. Sadly, Quinton is in a horrible state and doesn’t want to be saved.
”…maybe I’ve finally reached the bottom of my fall and I’m ready to walk straight into that coffin.” ~ Quinton
Daily Nova visits Quinton and tries to break through. Dylan, Deliah and Tristan all are on similar paths of destruction. Sadly, Quinton feels he is exactly where he deserves to be. He fights his feelings for Nova struggling to hold onto Lexi.
”Nothing you can say or do will ever be able to help me – I’m not helpable.”
Nova does chip away at Quinton while trying to stop herself from sinking.
In heartbreaking realistic writing Jessica Sorensen brings Quinton Carter to rock bottom. In a style in which I’m still trying to shake the feelings left after this read.
”I’m doing nothing,” he says. “And I’m nowhere. Just like I’m no one.”
There aren’t any rainbows in this story, it’s truly a rough read BUT in the end the cliffhanger that we always dread brings a glimmer of light!
”No time is wasted when you’re trying to help someone.”~Nova
Jessica Sorensen sure can write broken characters but now I want some darn rainbows!
March 23, 2014
My heart... Breaking Nova by Jessica Sorensen was a quite surprise for me. (You can read my review here.) I thought it would be just another new adult romance, but it turned out to be much more than that. One thing that I have to admit is my fear of second/middle book syndrome - I had my doubts about Saving Quinton. Just like Reviving Izabel wasn't even close to awesomeness of Killing Sarai (J.A. Remderski). But it was even better than the first novel.
Girl who wants to save a boy and boy who doesn't want to be saved. For starters, I have to warn you - if you are expecting fluffy romance novel packed in a lot of drama and bad boy vs. good girl scenarios, Saving Quinton is not for you. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't read it - latest Jessica Sorensen release in on must read list of 2014. Yes, there is a love story - one of the epic kind if you ask me - but main focus is on addiction. Brutal and heartwrenching tale about "lost boys" of our generation. Not an easiest book to read. It is narrated by Nova and Quinton, one of the beast dual point of views I've read lately because you do notice that the story is told by a different person. Nova feels guilt for leaving Quinton and she still has few issues with Landon's death. Quinton falls deeper into the world of drugs and it gets harder for him everyday. Story is not just about two of them - we get glimpses into the lives of Tristan, Delilah and Dylan too. The big part of the novel is about Tristan, Quinton's cousin.
Please read it! This is one of the rare new adult novels that steps out of the boundaries of genre. No alpha males, virgin girls who are fainting every time they see naked abs and tattoos, no bad boys/man-whores changing their ways because of the naive little girls with big blue eyes... Saving Quinton will break your heart just like it did mine.
Is this a last novel in Nova series? No it is not. Nova and Quinton: No Regrets comes out next month, April 15th, and that should be a conclusion to their story. Tristan will get his own book - Wreck Me will be published in October.
Review posted at Ja čitam, a ti?
Girl who wants to save a boy and boy who doesn't want to be saved. For starters, I have to warn you - if you are expecting fluffy romance novel packed in a lot of drama and bad boy vs. good girl scenarios, Saving Quinton is not for you. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't read it - latest Jessica Sorensen release in on must read list of 2014. Yes, there is a love story - one of the epic kind if you ask me - but main focus is on addiction. Brutal and heartwrenching tale about "lost boys" of our generation. Not an easiest book to read. It is narrated by Nova and Quinton, one of the beast dual point of views I've read lately because you do notice that the story is told by a different person. Nova feels guilt for leaving Quinton and she still has few issues with Landon's death. Quinton falls deeper into the world of drugs and it gets harder for him everyday. Story is not just about two of them - we get glimpses into the lives of Tristan, Delilah and Dylan too. The big part of the novel is about Tristan, Quinton's cousin.
Please read it! This is one of the rare new adult novels that steps out of the boundaries of genre. No alpha males, virgin girls who are fainting every time they see naked abs and tattoos, no bad boys/man-whores changing their ways because of the naive little girls with big blue eyes... Saving Quinton will break your heart just like it did mine.
Is this a last novel in Nova series? No it is not. Nova and Quinton: No Regrets comes out next month, April 15th, and that should be a conclusion to their story. Tristan will get his own book - Wreck Me will be published in October.
Review posted at Ja čitam, a ti?
October 3, 2014
Oh Quinton Carter....you sad, beautiful, broken man....
Continuing on from Breaking Nova...Quinton has spiraled into the abyss of addiction...harder drugs, unsafe escapades, extreme violence and and overall darkness. It seems the only thing that can create a spark and let a sliver of light in is Nova Reed.
This book is not fun, it is not good, it does not have an ounce of redemption. It is dark, gritty, and almost painful to read.
Quinton has nothing inside his mind and heart but guilt and disparity. Nova's efforts, to me are futile. Her presence just compounds his use...he needs her to go away, but wants her to be near. It is just heartbreaking.
Nova Reed may have had an epiphany moment leading her to a better life, but her attempts to save Quinton from death (since she couldn't stop Landon) is completely frustrating. Written in dual POV's, it was so apparent how much Quinton's addiction controlled him. No matter how much Nova pushed, supported, or showed love, Quinton could not grasp the lifeline that was her.
I don’t believe you can save someone who doesn’t want to be saved, and unfortunately this book proved this to be correct. I do believe that Nova was the only thing keeping Quinton from completely giving up, but she alone was not the savior. In typical Jessica Sorensen fashion, there is no true ending for Nova and Quinton. In fact, it seems as if the conclusion of this read may be the beginning for Quinton Carter, as ugly as it may be.
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Continuing on from Breaking Nova...Quinton has spiraled into the abyss of addiction...harder drugs, unsafe escapades, extreme violence and and overall darkness. It seems the only thing that can create a spark and let a sliver of light in is Nova Reed.
This book is not fun, it is not good, it does not have an ounce of redemption. It is dark, gritty, and almost painful to read.
Quinton has nothing inside his mind and heart but guilt and disparity. Nova's efforts, to me are futile. Her presence just compounds his use...he needs her to go away, but wants her to be near. It is just heartbreaking.
Nova Reed may have had an epiphany moment leading her to a better life, but her attempts to save Quinton from death (since she couldn't stop Landon) is completely frustrating. Written in dual POV's, it was so apparent how much Quinton's addiction controlled him. No matter how much Nova pushed, supported, or showed love, Quinton could not grasp the lifeline that was her.
I don’t believe you can save someone who doesn’t want to be saved, and unfortunately this book proved this to be correct. I do believe that Nova was the only thing keeping Quinton from completely giving up, but she alone was not the savior. In typical Jessica Sorensen fashion, there is no true ending for Nova and Quinton. In fact, it seems as if the conclusion of this read may be the beginning for Quinton Carter, as ugly as it may be.
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September 8, 2013Awww Hell Nah...I can't wait that long to see what happens with Quinton and will Nova be in time to save him! I just feel awful for Tristan and the rest of the characters as well...kindve mad at you right now J.Sorensen!!!! I devour everything you write, truly one of my fave authors. I need to work on my patience...waiting for the following books in a series...Fukn Killn Me!
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Chi pensa che la Sorensen sia la solita scrittrice NA, forse, non è ancora riuscito a comprendere appieno il talento di quest’autrice.
Questo secondo capitolo della serie Nova è un’ulteriore conferma della capacità straordinaria della Sorensen di scavare a fondo nella psicologia dei suoi personaggi. Certo, questo libro, come il suo predecessore d’altronde, tratta un tema molto scottante e molto tosto. La narrazione è pesante, come sono pesati le situazioni che ci vengono proposte, ma dovendo affrontare un argomento del genere, non c’era altro modo per coinvolgere il lettore, soprattutto sul piano emotivo.
Nova ha finalmente trovato il coraggio di cambiare pagina, ha trovato una ragione che la rende libera e aperta verso la vita, quella di aiutare gli altri. Quinton, invece è sempre più sprofondato nella droga, che invece di aiutarlo a dimenticare sembra acuire sempre di più il dolore e il senso di colpa che lo tormentano, Quinton vorrebbe scomparire ma Nova non ha nessuna intenzione di lasciarlo andare, riuscirà a salvarlo?
La componente psicologica è, come ho già accennato, la parte più bella e meglio gestita dell’intera trama. La Sorensen rende perfettamente vividi i mostri che ogni santo giorno divorano Quinton, il suo dolore, la sua debolezza, la disperazione e l’astinenza che gli mangiano a poco a poco l’anima. Con le droghe in circolo Quinton è più aggressivo, più cupo, più scontroso, si auto convince ancora di più di non meritare di respirare. Nova invece, pur mantenendo una certa fragilità, che l’ha resa ai miei occhi molto più credibile, è determinata a salvare Quinton, ma non ricopre affatto il ruolo di crocerossina. Inizialmente lo fa per lei, è quasi un gesto egoistico, deve salvare Quinton per se stessa soltanto, ma poi, mano a mano, Nova si rende conto di voler salvare Quinton perché desidera vederlo di nuovo sorridere, perché ha bisogno di saperlo felice e libero, perché lo ama. A questo proposito, ho adorato la parte romance, gestita veramente in maniera eccellente. Nessun inutile palpeggiamento dato solo per coinvolgere i fan, che in questo contesto sarebbe stato estremamente fuori luogo, solo un unico intenso bacio che fa capire quanto sia Nova che Quinton siano connessi.
Certo, questo libro non è una lettura leggera che promette fiori e cuoricini, se si vuole veramente apprezzarlo ci si deve avvicinare a lui con una certa cognizione di causa! Per quanto mi riguarda, adoro i drammoni e quindi aspetto impaziente l’uscita dei restanti capitoli (novelle comprese)! ;)
Questo secondo capitolo della serie Nova è un’ulteriore conferma della capacità straordinaria della Sorensen di scavare a fondo nella psicologia dei suoi personaggi. Certo, questo libro, come il suo predecessore d’altronde, tratta un tema molto scottante e molto tosto. La narrazione è pesante, come sono pesati le situazioni che ci vengono proposte, ma dovendo affrontare un argomento del genere, non c’era altro modo per coinvolgere il lettore, soprattutto sul piano emotivo.
Nova ha finalmente trovato il coraggio di cambiare pagina, ha trovato una ragione che la rende libera e aperta verso la vita, quella di aiutare gli altri. Quinton, invece è sempre più sprofondato nella droga, che invece di aiutarlo a dimenticare sembra acuire sempre di più il dolore e il senso di colpa che lo tormentano, Quinton vorrebbe scomparire ma Nova non ha nessuna intenzione di lasciarlo andare, riuscirà a salvarlo?
La componente psicologica è, come ho già accennato, la parte più bella e meglio gestita dell’intera trama. La Sorensen rende perfettamente vividi i mostri che ogni santo giorno divorano Quinton, il suo dolore, la sua debolezza, la disperazione e l’astinenza che gli mangiano a poco a poco l’anima. Con le droghe in circolo Quinton è più aggressivo, più cupo, più scontroso, si auto convince ancora di più di non meritare di respirare. Nova invece, pur mantenendo una certa fragilità, che l’ha resa ai miei occhi molto più credibile, è determinata a salvare Quinton, ma non ricopre affatto il ruolo di crocerossina. Inizialmente lo fa per lei, è quasi un gesto egoistico, deve salvare Quinton per se stessa soltanto, ma poi, mano a mano, Nova si rende conto di voler salvare Quinton perché desidera vederlo di nuovo sorridere, perché ha bisogno di saperlo felice e libero, perché lo ama. A questo proposito, ho adorato la parte romance, gestita veramente in maniera eccellente. Nessun inutile palpeggiamento dato solo per coinvolgere i fan, che in questo contesto sarebbe stato estremamente fuori luogo, solo un unico intenso bacio che fa capire quanto sia Nova che Quinton siano connessi.
Certo, questo libro non è una lettura leggera che promette fiori e cuoricini, se si vuole veramente apprezzarlo ci si deve avvicinare a lui con una certa cognizione di causa! Per quanto mi riguarda, adoro i drammoni e quindi aspetto impaziente l’uscita dei restanti capitoli (novelle comprese)! ;)
February 15, 2014
*** ARC received in exchange for an honest review ***
2 out of 5 Stars for this slow-paced frustrating read
Nova
"Looking back, I realize that Quinton entered my life for a reason. It may not have made sense when I first met him nearly a year ago, but it does now."
Quinton
"This room is just a place and Nancy is just a person and I'm just another junkie loser fucking someone I don't care about because I want to get high again."
Saving Quinton starts exactly one year after Breaking Nova left us. Nova has found her way out of darkness, drugs and bad company. She tries to accept her past - her boyfriend's suicide and her attempted one - rather then forget it by getting high. Looking back at the dark place she was before she saw the sunlight made her realize that this is not the way to deal with grief, and helped her to move on.
Yet she could never forget Quinton, the boy she felt so close to last summer, and who still lingers in that dark space she once was in, because he carries the self-inflicted weight of her girlfriend's death on his shoulders. And Nova is convicted she must help him, now that she saved herself. Except that when she finds Quinton, he's in a way darker place and it will take her a lot of convincing that he deserves better...
I was very interested in reading more about Nova an Quinton when I finished the prequel to this book, Breaking Nova. It had a weird pace, but I thought that things would take off in the sequel. But the pace of this book was even slower than expected. The whole book depicts about 3 week's time and the slow speed just kills the reader because nothing is happening. It is a slow description of the awful world of drugs, and of the disgusting and desperate actions a drug junkie is ready to take while looking for his next fix. Jessica Sorenson makes a point in insisting on the awful physical condition and pain the drugs carry along with them, and their downward spiral moving on from joints to meth to crack.
In the middle of that you find Nova, trying to help someone who doesn't want help, and who keeps getting worse. You will read about numerous of her attempts to get him out of that hell hole, which just won't work, until she succeeds and were are left with a huge cliffhanger. But I was terribly frustrated during the whole read because it remains flat and not much is added to the storyline except more disgust.
I am amazed at how accurate and researched the descriptive part of the book are, and I am convinced that Jessica Sorensen does this in order to raise awareness, but by doing this, the storyline is kind of left out and lingers for a very long time...
I am really not sure if I will be picking up the sequel in this series because I am afraid the pace is going to be just as bad. Yet, I still want to know more about Nova and Quinton, so I am on the fence. And unfortunately, this story also put m on the fence for any other Jessica Sorensen books: despite their high ratings, I will always be afraid that the story will linger...
2 out of 5 Stars for this slow-paced frustrating read
Nova
"Looking back, I realize that Quinton entered my life for a reason. It may not have made sense when I first met him nearly a year ago, but it does now."
Quinton
"This room is just a place and Nancy is just a person and I'm just another junkie loser fucking someone I don't care about because I want to get high again."
Saving Quinton starts exactly one year after Breaking Nova left us. Nova has found her way out of darkness, drugs and bad company. She tries to accept her past - her boyfriend's suicide and her attempted one - rather then forget it by getting high. Looking back at the dark place she was before she saw the sunlight made her realize that this is not the way to deal with grief, and helped her to move on.
Yet she could never forget Quinton, the boy she felt so close to last summer, and who still lingers in that dark space she once was in, because he carries the self-inflicted weight of her girlfriend's death on his shoulders. And Nova is convicted she must help him, now that she saved herself. Except that when she finds Quinton, he's in a way darker place and it will take her a lot of convincing that he deserves better...
I was very interested in reading more about Nova an Quinton when I finished the prequel to this book, Breaking Nova. It had a weird pace, but I thought that things would take off in the sequel. But the pace of this book was even slower than expected. The whole book depicts about 3 week's time and the slow speed just kills the reader because nothing is happening. It is a slow description of the awful world of drugs, and of the disgusting and desperate actions a drug junkie is ready to take while looking for his next fix. Jessica Sorenson makes a point in insisting on the awful physical condition and pain the drugs carry along with them, and their downward spiral moving on from joints to meth to crack.
In the middle of that you find Nova, trying to help someone who doesn't want help, and who keeps getting worse. You will read about numerous of her attempts to get him out of that hell hole, which just won't work, until she succeeds and were are left with a huge cliffhanger. But I was terribly frustrated during the whole read because it remains flat and not much is added to the storyline except more disgust.
I am amazed at how accurate and researched the descriptive part of the book are, and I am convinced that Jessica Sorensen does this in order to raise awareness, but by doing this, the storyline is kind of left out and lingers for a very long time...
I am really not sure if I will be picking up the sequel in this series because I am afraid the pace is going to be just as bad. Yet, I still want to know more about Nova and Quinton, so I am on the fence. And unfortunately, this story also put m on the fence for any other Jessica Sorensen books: despite their high ratings, I will always be afraid that the story will linger...
January 25, 2014
So let's be honest here. You know Jessica doesn't make love stories easy. She's so dark and raw when it comes to her stories. Like I said before, the stories on the other side of the rainbow. The Nova series to me is not a love story. Yes Nova cares for Quinton and vice-versa, but this is more of a survival/friendship/redemption type story. It's not for everyone and let me just tell you that this one isn't easy at all to take in. There is so much sadness going on. It's very detailed that you can actually feel every moment going on. There is no easier way than to say that Quinton is so messed up. He's at his last straw. These kids live in a broken down building. Cracked-down more like it. They don't even bother with food and don't even have a working bathroom. You will probably not even want to read certain scenes because when you think about it all you can say is...Eeoowww. Then you'll most likely say: "Nova, WTF are you thinking?"
Then of course lets not forget what Jessica is most famous for, Cliffhangers. I will say this is one is a simple one. More like an abrupt ending. So Yes there will be more. I'm sort of a masochist when it comes to wanting to find out what happens to these characters. I want a damn HEA for Nova&Quinton and maybe a Lea&Tristan hook up. I will most definitely continue to read this series.
*An ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest opinion*
Then of course lets not forget what Jessica is most famous for, Cliffhangers. I will say this is one is a simple one. More like an abrupt ending. So Yes there will be more. I'm sort of a masochist when it comes to wanting to find out what happens to these characters. I want a damn HEA for Nova&Quinton and maybe a Lea&Tristan hook up. I will most definitely continue to read this series.
*An ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest opinion*
March 6, 2014
Saving Quinton is the second book in the Nova series. First and foremost…. Jessica Sorensen is freakin’ amazing at angst young romance novels. Everything she writes is gold to me. The first book in the series Nova is one of my favorites of hers. I fell in love with the broken characters of Nova and Quinton to see them transform into something that wasn’t drugs or a horrid past.
Beware of spoilers if you have not read book 1 – Nova
Saving Quinton is just like the first book told in the perspective of both Nova & Quinton alternating between the two. This book is full of drugs, not just drug use but detailed scenes of drugs being used. It was a very sad and depressing book in general.
Nova is still trying to overcome the suicide of her boyfriend and is successfully starting her life over again, drug free. Even though almost a year has passed since Quinton walked out of her life she can’t stop thinking about him and is set to find him and help him get clean. Nova spends the summer in Las Vegas after discovering where Quinton went off too. He is living with Tristan in a decrepitating apartment building filled with drug users. All the boys do is get high and steal to keep their habit alive. Quinton is going down a dark road and isn’t only getting deeper. No matter who hard Nova tries she cannot help him. He doesn’t want her too.
I loved being able to read both of their POV’s because you know the entire time they both want the same thing. They care deeply for each other but Quinton still feels as if he is “no one” and does not deserve Nova’s love. He is pushing her away the entire time. It’s incredibly sad and depressing. As I said, this book is just a downer all around but it’s emotional and is building up to the moment when everything will work out.
This book felt more like a middle to me then a beginning, middle, and ending. I never felt like Nova, book 1 had a real ending and this just continued on from Nova and setting up the next book in the series. There is no real ending, so be prepared to want the third book PRONTO. I just have to have it now and find out what will happen between Quinton and Nova!!
The only reason I could not give it 5 stars was at times I felt the book was just too slow and at times seemed like it was the same thing over and over again. Nova would talk to her camera, go over to Quinton’s apartment just for him to tell her to leave, and then it would happen all over again the next day. With that said, I was still biting my nails and turning pages quickly just to see what happens next.
If you do not mind reading about detailed drug use and a long, emotional story then I highly recommend the Nova series. These characters are so broken, so depressing… you just want them to finally get their happily ever after… TOGETHER!!
I can’t wait for book 3!
I give Saving Quinton (Nova #2) 4 Stars.
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Beware of spoilers if you have not read book 1 – Nova
Saving Quinton is just like the first book told in the perspective of both Nova & Quinton alternating between the two. This book is full of drugs, not just drug use but detailed scenes of drugs being used. It was a very sad and depressing book in general.
Nova is still trying to overcome the suicide of her boyfriend and is successfully starting her life over again, drug free. Even though almost a year has passed since Quinton walked out of her life she can’t stop thinking about him and is set to find him and help him get clean. Nova spends the summer in Las Vegas after discovering where Quinton went off too. He is living with Tristan in a decrepitating apartment building filled with drug users. All the boys do is get high and steal to keep their habit alive. Quinton is going down a dark road and isn’t only getting deeper. No matter who hard Nova tries she cannot help him. He doesn’t want her too.
I loved being able to read both of their POV’s because you know the entire time they both want the same thing. They care deeply for each other but Quinton still feels as if he is “no one” and does not deserve Nova’s love. He is pushing her away the entire time. It’s incredibly sad and depressing. As I said, this book is just a downer all around but it’s emotional and is building up to the moment when everything will work out.
This book felt more like a middle to me then a beginning, middle, and ending. I never felt like Nova, book 1 had a real ending and this just continued on from Nova and setting up the next book in the series. There is no real ending, so be prepared to want the third book PRONTO. I just have to have it now and find out what will happen between Quinton and Nova!!
The only reason I could not give it 5 stars was at times I felt the book was just too slow and at times seemed like it was the same thing over and over again. Nova would talk to her camera, go over to Quinton’s apartment just for him to tell her to leave, and then it would happen all over again the next day. With that said, I was still biting my nails and turning pages quickly just to see what happens next.
If you do not mind reading about detailed drug use and a long, emotional story then I highly recommend the Nova series. These characters are so broken, so depressing… you just want them to finally get their happily ever after… TOGETHER!!
I can’t wait for book 3!
I give Saving Quinton (Nova #2) 4 Stars.
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February 5, 2014
4.5 Stars
I am emotionally exhausted. :/
I am emotionally exhausted. :/
January 22, 2015
Finally, we are getting somewhere. Everyone has finally realised that drugs are bad... Congrats. It only two books and over 900 pages...
Damn I'm insensitive, aren't I?!
Damn I'm insensitive, aren't I?!
February 23, 2015
Much like the first book in the series SAVING QUINTON is dark. It could possibly be darker as Quinton falls deeper and deeper into the world of drugs and oblivion. As he and his friends move to Vegas to escape their lives, trouble finds them when they get caught up in a world of drug dealing and money.
Nova is still thinking about Quinton and the summer they spent together. Although time and distance has kept them apart, Nova wants to seek Quinton out to help him. As you may already know from the first book, Nova has her reasons for not wanting to give up on Quinton even though for most of the book, he seems like a lost cause. But the hope that Nova has is enlightening and uplifting, creating that sense of optimism that Quinton lacks so much in his life right now. Each day is the same, a constant, a never-ending ride and Quinton wants out. But he knows that he is too deep to crawl out alone.
As heartbreakingly sad events happen, Quinton is forced to take a good hard look at himself and examine where his feelings are coming from. Are they manifesting from the guilt he still harbours over the accident or is it the vicious cycle of drugs that is keeping him in that dark place?
Ending on another cliffhanger that has me biting my nails in anticipation, SAVING QUINTON will put you through the emotional wring one more time before we can see light at the end of the tunnel.
So much emphasis is on getting Quinton out of this rut he is in that the romance almost takes a back seat. Yes, Nova and Quinton rekindle some of what they shared the previous summer, but I feel that Nova’s intentions aren’t just because she likes Quinton. She also wants to genuinely see him better and if she is in the picture after that, it’s a bonus.
Tristan’s character threw me for a loop. Sometimes he’s likeable and most times he is not, but when he undergoes a change that drastically alters his life, he manages to see the world that Quinton hasn’t for too long. I see progress for him, but will it last? I also wonder if Sorensen is planning on writing a story about him. If he continues on the path he is in, I wouldn’t mind that at all.
Darker than its predecessor, SAVING QUINTON addresses intensely personal issues that will hook right into the reader’s heart. As emotions take a toll, this book will have you cheering on for its characters.
*ARC provided by publisher
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February 5, 2014
4 Stars!
Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
If I were rating this book as a romance novel, my rating would be MUCH lower than the 4 stars that I give it. However, if I look at this book as a realistic and sobering (no pun intended) look at addiction, I wholeheartedly give this book my respect and recommendation.
Saving Quinton chronicles a tormented man’s fall into the very depths of hell as he succumbs to his drug addiction. Seeking an escape and a reliable way to forget the horrible accident that claimed the lives of two very important people in his life, Quinton is destroying himself one high after another. We, as readers, are brought to Quinton’s rock bottom, and the journey to the bottom is beyond horrific. It’s only by miraculous luck that Quinton even lives to the end of this book.
There are no sunsets, rainbows, or unicorns in this book. It is a difficult read, yet it’s message is a powerful one. The chains of addiction are real and this author’s ability to convey the powerlessness felt by those addicted was truly amazing. I have never personally been addicted to a substance, but I can definitely see how the numbing effects of drugs would be a seductive lure to those who live with large amounts of pain.
The romance in this book is very weak. Nova is compelled to help Quinton because she wants to atone for the fact that she was unable to save her ex-boyfriend (who committed suicide). It took away from the believability in the romance between Nova and Quinton when Nova spends so much time comparing Quinton to Landon.
Another reason why I wasn’t able to buy in to this romance was physical state of Quinton when this book takes place. Quinton is strung out on drugs, poorly kept, malnourished, and emaciated. His mood swings, illegal behaviors, and physical appearance did not make him a believable hero. In my humble opinion, there is little about a man deep in the throws of hard-core drug abuse that would illicit romantic feelings from a healthy and sober female.
I’m not sure how this series will end, but I pray that at the very least, Quinton is able to get help and begins to emotionally deal with the pain that lies in his past. My hope is that he will be able to shake the chains of his addiction, however it will be a difficult road with the real possibility of relapse.
As I read this book, I found myself thinking of the many people who, like Quinton’s character, are living and breathing for their next “high”. I wish that each and every one of those people could have a “Nova” in their life; a person who keeps praying, hoping, trusting, and acting out their belief in them, their recovery, and their worth as human beings.
Review posted at: Swept Away By Romance
If I were rating this book as a romance novel, my rating would be MUCH lower than the 4 stars that I give it. However, if I look at this book as a realistic and sobering (no pun intended) look at addiction, I wholeheartedly give this book my respect and recommendation.
Saving Quinton chronicles a tormented man’s fall into the very depths of hell as he succumbs to his drug addiction. Seeking an escape and a reliable way to forget the horrible accident that claimed the lives of two very important people in his life, Quinton is destroying himself one high after another. We, as readers, are brought to Quinton’s rock bottom, and the journey to the bottom is beyond horrific. It’s only by miraculous luck that Quinton even lives to the end of this book.
There are no sunsets, rainbows, or unicorns in this book. It is a difficult read, yet it’s message is a powerful one. The chains of addiction are real and this author’s ability to convey the powerlessness felt by those addicted was truly amazing. I have never personally been addicted to a substance, but I can definitely see how the numbing effects of drugs would be a seductive lure to those who live with large amounts of pain.
The romance in this book is very weak. Nova is compelled to help Quinton because she wants to atone for the fact that she was unable to save her ex-boyfriend (who committed suicide). It took away from the believability in the romance between Nova and Quinton when Nova spends so much time comparing Quinton to Landon.
Another reason why I wasn’t able to buy in to this romance was physical state of Quinton when this book takes place. Quinton is strung out on drugs, poorly kept, malnourished, and emaciated. His mood swings, illegal behaviors, and physical appearance did not make him a believable hero. In my humble opinion, there is little about a man deep in the throws of hard-core drug abuse that would illicit romantic feelings from a healthy and sober female.
I’m not sure how this series will end, but I pray that at the very least, Quinton is able to get help and begins to emotionally deal with the pain that lies in his past. My hope is that he will be able to shake the chains of his addiction, however it will be a difficult road with the real possibility of relapse.
As I read this book, I found myself thinking of the many people who, like Quinton’s character, are living and breathing for their next “high”. I wish that each and every one of those people could have a “Nova” in their life; a person who keeps praying, hoping, trusting, and acting out their belief in them, their recovery, and their worth as human beings.
February 5, 2014
4 1/2 EMOTIONALLY DRAINED STARS
I don't think I ever read a book that emotionally drained me as much as Saving Quinton. I don't know how Jessica Sorensen writes these books without going insane, but I'm thankful that she can.
If you can handle reading about a man...that thinks he deserves to die, a girl...who will do whatever it takes to help the one person who doesn't think they are worth the air she breaths, and drugs...lots and lots of drug then you found your book.
No one is going to help me out of this. No one is going to hurt me like I want to hurt myself.
I don't think I ever read a book that emotionally drained me as much as Saving Quinton. I don't know how Jessica Sorensen writes these books without going insane, but I'm thankful that she can.
If you can handle reading about a man...that thinks he deserves to die, a girl...who will do whatever it takes to help the one person who doesn't think they are worth the air she breaths, and drugs...lots and lots of drug then you found your book.
No one is going to help me out of this. No one is going to hurt me like I want to hurt myself.
June 13, 2014
I think if I create a shelf called angst/emotional/crying they will only have books by Jessica Sorensen and Tijan!
As usual I was in tears/emotional and so many other things I can't even explain.
Quinton just broke my heart and made me cry every time. I just wanted to give him a hug and never let go :-(
Nova really stood out for me, she just never gave up on him and I liked that!
How do I continue this series if they are all like this. I don't think my heart and tissue box can take it.
As usual I was in tears/emotional and so many other things I can't even explain.
Quinton just broke my heart and made me cry every time. I just wanted to give him a hug and never let go :-(
Nova really stood out for me, she just never gave up on him and I liked that!
How do I continue this series if they are all like this. I don't think my heart and tissue box can take it.
February 5, 2014
such an very emotional read, so hard to read and watch Quinton go down this very had path. Nova was in such a better place in this book and on a mission to save Quinton. It was so hard to read how much in was in and his only way out was though drugs. I was happy with how this book ended and excited for the next book.
“How do you get through to someone who doesn’t want you to get to them? How do you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?
“How do you get through to someone who doesn’t want you to get to them? How do you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?
October 12, 2015
Oh man I don't know if there are words for this book. To say I loved it doesn't seem like enough. Jessica can right rock bottom that's for sure. I felt every emotion in this book. I cried so many times. I wanted Quinton to see Nova and just say yes I'll come with you and get better but that isn't what happens.
Nova can't get him out of her head. She wants - no NEEDS - to save him. Save him because she couldn't save her high school boyfriend but also save him because deep down she has feelings for him that she doesn't really understand or want to accept at first. When she learns he's in Vegas she goes there without thinking about how hard it will be on her, how difficult it will be to get him to hear her and listen to her. None of this matters, she just knows she has to go and save him. Failing isn't an option but after awhile it gets too much. She starts to fall back into some habits but she never wavers.
I didn't think he could sink any lower or do anything worse than he had already but he does. He gets swallowed up in the life of drugs and all he can think about is his next hit and if he doesn't have it, how he will get it. You get to see a glimpse of the Quinton that we saw in Breaking Nova - the one that cared for Nova and wanted to help and protect her but the drugs are dominate. The rule him. Quinton needs to hit bottom and every time I thought he was there he wasn't.
Jessica does a fantastic job with this story. I lost sleep, I didn't just cry no I bawled - the hiccups and the uncontrollable breathing. I was so emotionally involved in this book. Obviously, I highly recommend this book and have already started the next in the series. There so much more to this book and I refrain from saying much more so that you too can learn the full story on your own. I can see a HUGE book hangover in my future!
Nova can't get him out of her head. She wants - no NEEDS - to save him. Save him because she couldn't save her high school boyfriend but also save him because deep down she has feelings for him that she doesn't really understand or want to accept at first. When she learns he's in Vegas she goes there without thinking about how hard it will be on her, how difficult it will be to get him to hear her and listen to her. None of this matters, she just knows she has to go and save him. Failing isn't an option but after awhile it gets too much. She starts to fall back into some habits but she never wavers.
I didn't think he could sink any lower or do anything worse than he had already but he does. He gets swallowed up in the life of drugs and all he can think about is his next hit and if he doesn't have it, how he will get it. You get to see a glimpse of the Quinton that we saw in Breaking Nova - the one that cared for Nova and wanted to help and protect her but the drugs are dominate. The rule him. Quinton needs to hit bottom and every time I thought he was there he wasn't.
Jessica does a fantastic job with this story. I lost sleep, I didn't just cry no I bawled - the hiccups and the uncontrollable breathing. I was so emotionally involved in this book. Obviously, I highly recommend this book and have already started the next in the series. There so much more to this book and I refrain from saying much more so that you too can learn the full story on your own. I can see a HUGE book hangover in my future!
February 1, 2016
No. Purtroppo non ha niente a che vedere con la perfezione del primo volume, in quanto si è persa tutta la drammaticità che ti stringeva il cuore in una morsa crudele. Penso sia dovuto al fatto che in questo secondo volume solo Quinton è rimasto nel buio, mentre prima c'erano dentro insieme e ti tormentavano con il loro precipitare sempre più a fondo.
E poi... poi. Questo è assolutamente l'ultimo libro che leggo di questa CE, perché non è accettabile che l'editor si rifiuti di inserire la punteggiatura nei dialoghi, facendo sembrare che il romanzo sia stato scritto da un bambino che ancora non sa che le virgole VANNO messe.
So che c'è un altro romanzo su Nova e Quinton ▬ più altri romanzi di questa serie. Se deciderò di proseguire, lo farò sicuramente acquistando le versioni originali.
E di certo, i futuri romanzi che leggerò di questa autrice saranno solo ed esclusivamente nella sua lingua madre, perché non è ammissibile che questa CE mi rovini la lettura delle sue storie.
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February 18, 2014
4 Pass the Xanax Stars :(
Well that was not fun...I mean after the 1st book, I wasn't expecting like hearts and flowers, but geez louise, a root canal would have been more fun than this. Seriously though, it was a good book. Sorensen has got the tortured soul schtick down to a "T."
So basically we have Quinton continuing on his downward spiral of nothingness and dear Nova trying to save him. This pretty much sums up the whole book. Addiction is a constant battle, its not pretty, and I think the author did, wow, she did a really good job at depicting the darkness that comes from it. Nova could have easily walked away but because of what happened with Landon she just couldn't do that. She had to intervene somehow, but man even towards the end, I was like gf just leave him the hell alone.
I am not even sure what else to say about this, I am glad I read it, but this was hardly a romance novel. Sure there were some sweet moments for a page or 2, but just overall very dark and very sad. This does end in somewhat of a cliff hanger as this masochist author loves to do so much, but I felt like that cliffy held just a bit of light for whats to come. Will definitely continue with the 3rd book.
Well that was not fun...I mean after the 1st book, I wasn't expecting like hearts and flowers, but geez louise, a root canal would have been more fun than this. Seriously though, it was a good book. Sorensen has got the tortured soul schtick down to a "T."
So basically we have Quinton continuing on his downward spiral of nothingness and dear Nova trying to save him. This pretty much sums up the whole book. Addiction is a constant battle, its not pretty, and I think the author did, wow, she did a really good job at depicting the darkness that comes from it. Nova could have easily walked away but because of what happened with Landon she just couldn't do that. She had to intervene somehow, but man even towards the end, I was like gf just leave him the hell alone.
I am not even sure what else to say about this, I am glad I read it, but this was hardly a romance novel. Sure there were some sweet moments for a page or 2, but just overall very dark and very sad. This does end in somewhat of a cliff hanger as this masochist author loves to do so much, but I felt like that cliffy held just a bit of light for whats to come. Will definitely continue with the 3rd book.
Want to read
September 8, 2013I really need to look a the sequel dates before I start reading a book. I just finished reading book 1 and love all of the characters and the story line only to learn that book 2 won't be released for another 5 months. WTH!!!
September 10, 2024
This was the most heartbreaking book. So dark and hopeless at times that it was hard to read 😞😩 and yet my heart yearns for Quinton to heal and to forgive himself. I am deeply invested in this story and I love how much nova cares for Quinton and puts herself on the line despite all. Such a compelling read that I really connected with. I already need the next book!
5 stars 🌟
5 stars 🌟
February 6, 2015
Saving Quinton (Nova #2) by Jessica Sorensen
4.5 stars!!
This is the second book in this series, the first being Breaking Nova, therefore I would recommend reading Breaking Nova first. This book is an emotional roller coaster. As you all know I love emotion, I crave it and at times this book was intense, I was in heaven...and hell. This book is not pretty, it is heavy on the angst with a lot of emotions thrown in for good measure. It covers tough subjects especially drug abuse and I am not talking about the odd dabble either.
Nova has not seen Quinton for quite a while and cannot stop thinking about him and it seems Quinton is the same, even through his drug induced daze and stupors thoughts of Nova are the only light in his darkness. Nova decides to try and track Quinton down, and that is no easy task.
Quinton is drowning in guilt, depression and drugs, his life is on a downward spiral and he seems intent on destroying himself. Guilt is an awful emotion and it is eating away at Quinton, he is on the slippery slope and it seemingly can only end one way.
Nova does finally find Quinton after a lot of searching and she is shocked by what she finds, this is not the Quinton she knows. Nova has been saved and now it is Quinton’s turn. She wants him to know he is missed, he is loved and he is cared out. He has to let the guilt go and that is going to be the hardest thing along with letting go to everything else.
This book will hurt when you read it, Jessica Sorensen is never one to deliver a traditional romance, you know that you are always going to have broken and flawed characters, their romantic interests will never be run of the mill but there are always so many hidden, underlying messages that bring her characters to life.
There are many times I wanted to slap Quinton, believe me, he is not the most lovable character in this book but you cannot help but empathise. Nova was a saint in this book, there is only so many knock backs a person can take but she dug in deep and never gave up.
This book is intense, it is not an easy read but it was a fantastic instalment. I love Jessica’s writing style and you cannot help but be drawn into this tale of woe, it was an extremely addicting read. I must admit the flashbacks were rather annoying and did interrupt the flow of the story for me but other than that, I loved it all.
I cannot wait to see where book 3 takes us, hopefully it will be full of happy!!
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4.5 stars!!
“And my future, well it seems pretty much dead, like I’m walking towards a coffin, ready to tuck myself in and pull the lid shut. Then maybe someone will do me the favor of burying me below the dirt, where I can stop breathing, stop thinking…”
This is the second book in this series, the first being Breaking Nova, therefore I would recommend reading Breaking Nova first. This book is an emotional roller coaster. As you all know I love emotion, I crave it and at times this book was intense, I was in heaven...and hell. This book is not pretty, it is heavy on the angst with a lot of emotions thrown in for good measure. It covers tough subjects especially drug abuse and I am not talking about the odd dabble either.
Nova has not seen Quinton for quite a while and cannot stop thinking about him and it seems Quinton is the same, even through his drug induced daze and stupors thoughts of Nova are the only light in his darkness. Nova decides to try and track Quinton down, and that is no easy task.
Quinton is drowning in guilt, depression and drugs, his life is on a downward spiral and he seems intent on destroying himself. Guilt is an awful emotion and it is eating away at Quinton, he is on the slippery slope and it seemingly can only end one way.
“I wake up every morning feeling content that I’m drowning in darkness. Blissfully, mind-numingly content, without worrying or being haunted by my fucked-up past because I can’t feel a fucking thing. At least after I take my first hit.”
Nova does finally find Quinton after a lot of searching and she is shocked by what she finds, this is not the Quinton she knows. Nova has been saved and now it is Quinton’s turn. She wants him to know he is missed, he is loved and he is cared out. He has to let the guilt go and that is going to be the hardest thing along with letting go to everything else.
This book will hurt when you read it, Jessica Sorensen is never one to deliver a traditional romance, you know that you are always going to have broken and flawed characters, their romantic interests will never be run of the mill but there are always so many hidden, underlying messages that bring her characters to life.
“Nova was the light and I was stuck in the shadows all the time except for a few moments when she touched me, kissed me, let me touch her, and I couldn’t avoid her light…”
There are many times I wanted to slap Quinton, believe me, he is not the most lovable character in this book but you cannot help but empathise. Nova was a saint in this book, there is only so many knock backs a person can take but she dug in deep and never gave up.
“How did I get to this place? How did I think living this life would be better than being dead?”
This book is intense, it is not an easy read but it was a fantastic instalment. I love Jessica’s writing style and you cannot help but be drawn into this tale of woe, it was an extremely addicting read. I must admit the flashbacks were rather annoying and did interrupt the flow of the story for me but other than that, I loved it all.
I cannot wait to see where book 3 takes us, hopefully it will be full of happy!!
“How do you get through to someone who doesn’t want you to get to them? How do you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?”
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February 11, 2014
3 to 3.5 Conflicting Stars...
My review is going to be different...
I see that a lot of people have given it a higher rating...my opinion will be a little different...
I feel like every time I read a series by Jessica Sorensen the first book ALWAYS captivates me.
It's so different and full of emotions.
The second book...however... it always leaves me with too many questions.
This happened to me when I read The coincidence of Callie and Kayden as well. The first book was great! I needed more ASAP. When I read the second book, I couldn't feel the same emotions I did the first book.
I'm not saying Saving Quinton is a bad book. I thought the writing was great, but WHAT the STORY is about kind of made me hesitate to go further.
It usually takes me 2 days to read a book. This took me nearly a week. There were a lot of dark and depressing things that happened in this book.
I was also confused with all these flashbacks in the beginning of the book. I felt like there was something missing. I don't know if this book is written like that on purpose because Quinton was high out of his mind most of the time.
I got frustrated so many times. I had problems with both Nova and Quinton.
Nova
She was the stronger character in this book, but there were a lot of things I did not understand.
Yes she wanted to save Quinton because her reminded her of Landon, but she did not really admit her love for Quinton.
Yes they shared kisses, yes she felt a connection to Quinton...but I felt like she was doing this because she constantly remembered LANDON.
I also did not learn much about Nova. Just the fact that she has changed. She is stronger, but I sensed that when she left Quinton and Delilah behind to gain control in her life. Other than that I could not really connect with her anymore. I just understood her frustration in wanting to help Quinton.
Quinton
DAMANGED... DAMAGED...DAMAGED...
He does need to be saved.
From book one, we all know that he despises himself for feeling things for Nova.
We understand he feels regret, anger and undeserving.
Those feelings are the same in this book. The only difference is he's just trying to kill himself faster.
I just wished that for ONE moment he would let things go. Just for a MOMENT. It never happened and I just became angry and feel sad for Quinton. He does not deserve to blame himself. I hated Tristan's parents too. How can they still blame him for an accident?
He falls deeper into a hell hole...until Nova saves him again...
I really want to get to know the real Quinton and I hope I will get that in the next book.
I feel like this story was just a magnified version of the first book.
We know how the characters feel, we know what they have been through, but there was no BREAKTHROUGH or any significant change.
Just the fact that Nova is a stronger and happier person while Quinton is trying to kill himself with drugs.
I don't want to give up on this book, because I am hoping the 3rd book will blow me away!!!!!
My review is going to be different...
I see that a lot of people have given it a higher rating...my opinion will be a little different...
I feel like every time I read a series by Jessica Sorensen the first book ALWAYS captivates me.
It's so different and full of emotions.
The second book...however... it always leaves me with too many questions.
This happened to me when I read The coincidence of Callie and Kayden as well. The first book was great! I needed more ASAP. When I read the second book, I couldn't feel the same emotions I did the first book.
I'm not saying Saving Quinton is a bad book. I thought the writing was great, but WHAT the STORY is about kind of made me hesitate to go further.
It usually takes me 2 days to read a book. This took me nearly a week. There were a lot of dark and depressing things that happened in this book.
I was also confused with all these flashbacks in the beginning of the book. I felt like there was something missing. I don't know if this book is written like that on purpose because Quinton was high out of his mind most of the time.
I got frustrated so many times. I had problems with both Nova and Quinton.
Nova
She was the stronger character in this book, but there were a lot of things I did not understand.
Yes she wanted to save Quinton because her reminded her of Landon, but she did not really admit her love for Quinton.
Yes they shared kisses, yes she felt a connection to Quinton...but I felt like she was doing this because she constantly remembered LANDON.
I also did not learn much about Nova. Just the fact that she has changed. She is stronger, but I sensed that when she left Quinton and Delilah behind to gain control in her life. Other than that I could not really connect with her anymore. I just understood her frustration in wanting to help Quinton.
Quinton
DAMANGED... DAMAGED...DAMAGED...
He does need to be saved.
From book one, we all know that he despises himself for feeling things for Nova.
We understand he feels regret, anger and undeserving.
Those feelings are the same in this book. The only difference is he's just trying to kill himself faster.
I just wished that for ONE moment he would let things go. Just for a MOMENT. It never happened and I just became angry and feel sad for Quinton. He does not deserve to blame himself. I hated Tristan's parents too. How can they still blame him for an accident?
He falls deeper into a hell hole...until Nova saves him again...
I really want to get to know the real Quinton and I hope I will get that in the next book.
I feel like this story was just a magnified version of the first book.
We know how the characters feel, we know what they have been through, but there was no BREAKTHROUGH or any significant change.
Just the fact that Nova is a stronger and happier person while Quinton is trying to kill himself with drugs.
I don't want to give up on this book, because I am hoping the 3rd book will blow me away!!!!!
Want to read
January 17, 2014Here is a teaser Jessica Sorensen just posted for Saving Quinton and the link to her website:
http://jessicasorensensblog.blogspot....
NEW TEASER:
Teaser for Saving Quinton!
Teaser from Saving Quinton, out on ebook Feb. 4th. Enjoy!
I’m pretty sure I’m dreaming. Or maybe I’m dead. I’m hoping for the latter, but I don’t it’s the correct assumption because this feels different than the first time I died. If I’m dreaming, it’s a beautiful dream, one where I’m with Nova and we’re happy. I’m surprised I’m seeing myself with her and normally I’d stop my thoughts from going there, but I’m not awake enough to care. Plus I feel really good, better than I have in a while. Everything feels light. Breathless. Hazy and weightless. My memories of my past are fading. I can no longer feel the blood on my hands or the weight of guilt on my shoulders. Something wonderful is taking over. I’m not in the darkness, locked within myself. I’ve been swept up by light and I feel like I could do anything at the moment as I lie on my back, gazing up at the sky. Nova hovers over me, cupping my cheek, and her skin is so damn warm and she smells amazing. And her eyes... bright blue with specks of green, her skin dotted with freckles, and her full lips that look so delicious I want to taste them... and I’m going to, because nothing matters at the moment. It’s not real, which makes it easier to take what I want—admit what I want.
I lean up, not even thinking about what I’m doing, and press my lips to hers. It hurts my mouth but the pain is worth it—it’s worth everything just to taste her again. I could do it forever, and I want to, but when I slip my tongue deep inside her mouth, she pulls away, her eyes widening and swarming with confusion. I open my mouth to tell her to come back to me, because I want her—need to kiss her again—but then her lips start moving and the haze from my brain gradually starts to lift.
“Quinton, can you hear me?” she asks, her voice soft, distant. Or maybe I’m the one who’s distant.
“I…” It hurts to talk, my throat too dry, and the brightness of the sun is stinging at my eyes.
“Are you okay?” she says and the sunlight dims as the blue sky changes into my shitty bedroom ceiling stained with water and cracks. That stupid drip comes into focus, haunting me again.
I suddenly realize that I’m in my room. Awake. And Nova’s here. With me. ~ Jessica Sorensen, Saving Quinton
http://jessicasorensensblog.blogspot....
NEW TEASER:
Teaser for Saving Quinton!
Teaser from Saving Quinton, out on ebook Feb. 4th. Enjoy!
I’m pretty sure I’m dreaming. Or maybe I’m dead. I’m hoping for the latter, but I don’t it’s the correct assumption because this feels different than the first time I died. If I’m dreaming, it’s a beautiful dream, one where I’m with Nova and we’re happy. I’m surprised I’m seeing myself with her and normally I’d stop my thoughts from going there, but I’m not awake enough to care. Plus I feel really good, better than I have in a while. Everything feels light. Breathless. Hazy and weightless. My memories of my past are fading. I can no longer feel the blood on my hands or the weight of guilt on my shoulders. Something wonderful is taking over. I’m not in the darkness, locked within myself. I’ve been swept up by light and I feel like I could do anything at the moment as I lie on my back, gazing up at the sky. Nova hovers over me, cupping my cheek, and her skin is so damn warm and she smells amazing. And her eyes... bright blue with specks of green, her skin dotted with freckles, and her full lips that look so delicious I want to taste them... and I’m going to, because nothing matters at the moment. It’s not real, which makes it easier to take what I want—admit what I want.
I lean up, not even thinking about what I’m doing, and press my lips to hers. It hurts my mouth but the pain is worth it—it’s worth everything just to taste her again. I could do it forever, and I want to, but when I slip my tongue deep inside her mouth, she pulls away, her eyes widening and swarming with confusion. I open my mouth to tell her to come back to me, because I want her—need to kiss her again—but then her lips start moving and the haze from my brain gradually starts to lift.
“Quinton, can you hear me?” she asks, her voice soft, distant. Or maybe I’m the one who’s distant.
“I…” It hurts to talk, my throat too dry, and the brightness of the sun is stinging at my eyes.
“Are you okay?” she says and the sunlight dims as the blue sky changes into my shitty bedroom ceiling stained with water and cracks. That stupid drip comes into focus, haunting me again.
I suddenly realize that I’m in my room. Awake. And Nova’s here. With me. ~ Jessica Sorensen, Saving Quinton
October 30, 2015
È passato un anno, da quando Nova ha lasciato Quinton.
Ha fatto i conti con se stessa e il suo passato, si è ripulita il corpo e l'anima da ciò che la consumava. Ha metabolizzato il lutto e la sua vita è quella di una ragazza del college. Si è iscritta alla facoltà di cinematografia per diventare una regista. Per affrontare le difficoltà continua a registrare dei video dove confessa le sue paure e i suoi sogni. Ciò che le è rimasto di irrealizzato è salvare Quinton.
Ma lui è scomparso, non abita più nella cittadina dove vive la madre di Nova e Delilah non le risponde al telefono, l'unico legame che le era rimasto con Quinton.
Quinton invece sta andando sempre più a fondo, adesso è passato alle metamfetamine.
Si è trasferito con il cugino Tristan, il violento Dylan e Delilah a Las Vegas.
Pensa a Nova, la sogna e capisce che si è innamorato di lei ma sa che lui non può essere parte della sua vita, lui merita solo di annientarsi fino a morire.
Grazie alla coinquilina e amica Lea, Nova riesce con una scusa a contattare Quinton, lo deve vedere per avere una sua liberatoria a utilizzare un video che gli ha girato l'estate prima, per un progetto universitario. Quinton le riferisce dove vive e lei parte alla volta di Las Vegas con Lea che l'aiuterà nel suo intento.
Se il primo volume era stato per me claustrofobico ma coinvolgente questo ancora di più.
Le droghe sono più pesanti e gli effetti ancora peggiori.
PER LEGGERE IL RESTO DELLA RECENSIONE SEGUITECI SU NEW ADULT e DINTORNI BLOG
Ha fatto i conti con se stessa e il suo passato, si è ripulita il corpo e l'anima da ciò che la consumava. Ha metabolizzato il lutto e la sua vita è quella di una ragazza del college. Si è iscritta alla facoltà di cinematografia per diventare una regista. Per affrontare le difficoltà continua a registrare dei video dove confessa le sue paure e i suoi sogni. Ciò che le è rimasto di irrealizzato è salvare Quinton.
Ma lui è scomparso, non abita più nella cittadina dove vive la madre di Nova e Delilah non le risponde al telefono, l'unico legame che le era rimasto con Quinton.
Quinton invece sta andando sempre più a fondo, adesso è passato alle metamfetamine.
Si è trasferito con il cugino Tristan, il violento Dylan e Delilah a Las Vegas.
Pensa a Nova, la sogna e capisce che si è innamorato di lei ma sa che lui non può essere parte della sua vita, lui merita solo di annientarsi fino a morire.
Grazie alla coinquilina e amica Lea, Nova riesce con una scusa a contattare Quinton, lo deve vedere per avere una sua liberatoria a utilizzare un video che gli ha girato l'estate prima, per un progetto universitario. Quinton le riferisce dove vive e lei parte alla volta di Las Vegas con Lea che l'aiuterà nel suo intento.
Se il primo volume era stato per me claustrofobico ma coinvolgente questo ancora di più.
Le droghe sono più pesanti e gli effetti ancora peggiori.
PER LEGGERE IL RESTO DELLA RECENSIONE SEGUITECI SU NEW ADULT e DINTORNI BLOG
November 16, 2015
Non potete immaginare la fatica immensa che abbia fatto nel leggere questo romanzo e il precedente, dal titolo 'L'amore verrà'. Dico quanto sopra in quanto non è semplice leggere di tematiche così forti come quelle presentate dalla scrittrice. L'impatto è davvero troppo forte per me, perchè ho avuto dinnanzi ragazzi che non sapevano più chi erano, o meglio cosa erano...
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June 17, 2019Pradėjau, bet nesugebėjau pabaigti. Visai ne mano tematika, nors pirma dalis visai užkabino. Šioje dalyje Nova bando padėti Quintonui mesti narkotikus. Romano čia nėra, tik Quintono narkomaniška kasdienybė, jo kova (nors jis bent jau pradžioje tenori mirti) su savimi ir bandymai padėti draugui narkomanui.
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