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Until Alex
On the outside, Hayden is every girl's fantasy, brooding and devastatingly gorgeous. And while he spends his nights losing himself in alcohol and faceless girls, it's all just a facade. An elaborate cover for the emotionless shell of a man he is. One who harbors too many secrets and destroys lives the way his was destroyed. It's the reason he avoids relationships and keeps everyone at arm's length...
Until Alex
Alex's life just shattered into a million pieces, leaving her with more grief than she knows what to do with and guilt so deep it's destroyed the carefree girl she once was. Now she's hundreds of miles from home, living with an aunt she doesn't know, finishing senior year at a college she's never been to, and trying desperately to get through a single day without breaking down. She's never felt more alone in her life...
Until Hayden
The trouble with Hayden is who he wants to be and who he is are in constant flux. And though he'd die before letting Alex learn the truth about him, he can't be sure he's strong enough to let her in...or push her away. She's the one person who just might see the real him.
Until Alex
Alex's life just shattered into a million pieces, leaving her with more grief than she knows what to do with and guilt so deep it's destroyed the carefree girl she once was. Now she's hundreds of miles from home, living with an aunt she doesn't know, finishing senior year at a college she's never been to, and trying desperately to get through a single day without breaking down. She's never felt more alone in her life...
Until Hayden
The trouble with Hayden is who he wants to be and who he is are in constant flux. And though he'd die before letting Alex learn the truth about him, he can't be sure he's strong enough to let her in...or push her away. She's the one person who just might see the real him.
282 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2014
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15 books1,582 followersJ. Nathan is the author of new adult romances with cocky heroes and sassy heroines. When she's not writing, she's a crazy baseball mom who loves iced coffee, country music, and guys in backward hats.
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July 5, 2014
4.5 All about Hayden Stars
When I finished this book, I had to go back and make sure that I read it right because I couldn't believe this amazing story was a debut novel. Wow. Just wow. If you're looking for an incredibly emotional and angsty NA book with endearingly broken characters, a heartbreaking and heart-melting love story, and fantastic writing...You. Need. To. Read. This. Book. You will be hooked from the epilogue alone.
Hayden is the ultimate bad boy. He has the looks and the attitude that attracts women to him like no other. But beneath the surface of the womanizing, brooding and cocky playboy, is a dark secret and a past that plagues his every thought and makes him keep everyone at arms length. He's not looking for a relationship or anything lasting. Just alcohol and countless of faceless girls that he can lose himself in for a few moments to drown out the memories.
But then she moves in down the hall. A girl who cries quietly every day outside. A girl he has no business paying attention to. Alex.
But just like Hayden, Alex is not what she seems to be beneath the surface. She's running. Running from a devastating event that forever changed the course of her life. She's running for the memories and the constant reminders of her pain.
How ironic that the one person that manages to drown out the memories for her is the brooding and mysterious Hayden.
But as much as Alex is determined to get to know Hayden, Hayden is just as determined to keep her at arm's length.
The relationship between them is a very slow burn. But it's also perfectly written, in my opinion, as it gives you the time to truly get invested in both the MCs AND their relationship. It gives you the time to really understand them. It gives you the time to really fall for them.
With each details of Hayden's past coming to light, your heart just breaks for him all the more. As hard as he tries to stay away from Alex, his fight is already lost the second he lays eyes on her. But don't get me wrong, this was no insta-love...or insta-anything. Their road to being together is filled with angst filled bumps that will tear at every heart string you have.
Even at times when Hayden truly fucks up and you want to throttle him for his decisions, you still can't help but love him.
This is definitely more PG13, so don't expect a lot of steam here. Now typically I am NOT a reader that reads PG13 anything, but the story here just captivated me. The little steam that there was was satisfying while still leaving you wanting more...but in a good way.
This is not just a NA Romance novel, it's so much more than that. It's about second chances, finding your inner strength, and facing your darkest demons. I was glued to my kindle until the very last page. I eagerly anticipate ANY future books by this author. J. Nathan is going straight to my auto-buy list.
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I never thought that would happen for me. I always thought I deserved what no one else wanted.
Until Alex.
When I finished this book, I had to go back and make sure that I read it right because I couldn't believe this amazing story was a debut novel. Wow. Just wow. If you're looking for an incredibly emotional and angsty NA book with endearingly broken characters, a heartbreaking and heart-melting love story, and fantastic writing...You. Need. To. Read. This. Book. You will be hooked from the epilogue alone.
Hayden is the ultimate bad boy. He has the looks and the attitude that attracts women to him like no other. But beneath the surface of the womanizing, brooding and cocky playboy, is a dark secret and a past that plagues his every thought and makes him keep everyone at arms length. He's not looking for a relationship or anything lasting. Just alcohol and countless of faceless girls that he can lose himself in for a few moments to drown out the memories.
But then she moves in down the hall. A girl who cries quietly every day outside. A girl he has no business paying attention to. Alex.
But just like Hayden, Alex is not what she seems to be beneath the surface. She's running. Running from a devastating event that forever changed the course of her life. She's running for the memories and the constant reminders of her pain.
How ironic that the one person that manages to drown out the memories for her is the brooding and mysterious Hayden.
But as much as Alex is determined to get to know Hayden, Hayden is just as determined to keep her at arm's length.
The relationship between them is a very slow burn. But it's also perfectly written, in my opinion, as it gives you the time to truly get invested in both the MCs AND their relationship. It gives you the time to really understand them. It gives you the time to really fall for them.
With each details of Hayden's past coming to light, your heart just breaks for him all the more. As hard as he tries to stay away from Alex, his fight is already lost the second he lays eyes on her. But don't get me wrong, this was no insta-love...or insta-anything. Their road to being together is filled with angst filled bumps that will tear at every heart string you have.
Even at times when Hayden truly fucks up and you want to throttle him for his decisions, you still can't help but love him.
This is definitely more PG13, so don't expect a lot of steam here. Now typically I am NOT a reader that reads PG13 anything, but the story here just captivated me. The little steam that there was was satisfying while still leaving you wanting more...but in a good way.
This is not just a NA Romance novel, it's so much more than that. It's about second chances, finding your inner strength, and facing your darkest demons. I was glued to my kindle until the very last page. I eagerly anticipate ANY future books by this author. J. Nathan is going straight to my auto-buy list.
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July 25, 2016
4.25 ~ 4.5 Stars
”An all-consuming, rip-your-heart-out-of-your-chest-if you-were-rejected, kind of love.”
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J. Nathan’s debut novel delivered a swoon worthy romance about Hayden and Alex. The story is set amongst the ruins of past tragedy for one and recent tragedy for the other. These two have a connection, attraction and love that they couldn’t deny. Whether or not they felt worthy of it or ready for it, it happened just the same and I enjoyed the journey.
The story is told in alternating pov of both characters and while they have both experienced great tragedy the draw that they felt for one another is magnetic.
Hayden tries to push Alex away since he has been indebted to his no good friend, Remy and a life of crime. He is very secretive about himself and has never let anyone one in.
”The truth was I wanted out. No, I needed out. But I owed Remy. I’d always owe him.”
Hayden and Alex meet at her aunt’s apartment complex where Alex has recently moved in and the hottie in 2C (Hayden) resides across the hall.
”She saw me as someone worthy of her friendship. Someone she sought comfort in. Someone she could rely on.”
Hayden only does the typical one night stands and never really sees the faces of those women but with Alex, she is everything he never thought he could have.
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The two find that they both attend the local college and when the mean girl attacks Alex, it’s time for Hayden to protect and claim the girl who could be his everything.
The author did add some action scenes which for me weren’t needed but I enjoyed the story as a whole nonetheless. Love those two broken souls who survived.
Well done J. Nathan!
”An all-consuming, rip-your-heart-out-of-your-chest-if you-were-rejected, kind of love.”
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J. Nathan’s debut novel delivered a swoon worthy romance about Hayden and Alex. The story is set amongst the ruins of past tragedy for one and recent tragedy for the other. These two have a connection, attraction and love that they couldn’t deny. Whether or not they felt worthy of it or ready for it, it happened just the same and I enjoyed the journey.
The story is told in alternating pov of both characters and while they have both experienced great tragedy the draw that they felt for one another is magnetic.
Hayden tries to push Alex away since he has been indebted to his no good friend, Remy and a life of crime. He is very secretive about himself and has never let anyone one in.
”The truth was I wanted out. No, I needed out. But I owed Remy. I’d always owe him.”
Hayden and Alex meet at her aunt’s apartment complex where Alex has recently moved in and the hottie in 2C (Hayden) resides across the hall.
”She saw me as someone worthy of her friendship. Someone she sought comfort in. Someone she could rely on.”
Hayden only does the typical one night stands and never really sees the faces of those women but with Alex, she is everything he never thought he could have.
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The two find that they both attend the local college and when the mean girl attacks Alex, it’s time for Hayden to protect and claim the girl who could be his everything.
The author did add some action scenes which for me weren’t needed but I enjoyed the story as a whole nonetheless. Love those two broken souls who survived.
Well done J. Nathan!
October 19, 2014
ARC courtesy of author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
~~5+ HEARTS~~
WOW! This was AMAZING! This is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!!
First off let me give credit where credit is deserved. J. Nathan great job on your debut novel. If this is what I’ll be getting from all your books then I’m going to stock up on all of them and author stalk you. The writing was amazing and flawless. You could feel each and every emotion that each character was feeling. I absolutely love the storyline. I can’t wait to read more of your books.
This book took hold of me at the very beginning and didn’t let me go. I enjoyed the ride from the very beginning to the very end. The thing that first drew me to this book was the cover and then when I read the blurb, I was ALL in. This book has sex, abuse, and drugs. I love the characters in this book. Alex & Hayden were two broken souls finding comfort in each other. They both have a past that they don’t want to talk about. When I first started this I thought it would be the same ole boy meets girl, they fall in love, they have their differences and then they work things out, but was I wrong. This book was more in depth than that. It pulled emotions out of you that you didn’t think you had. It was above average. This is no mediocre book.
Hayden didn’t do relationships. It was too much trouble. He didn’t care about other people’s problems and he kept people at arm’s length. Bouncing round foster homes build a wall where he didn’t let people in, and he didn’t let emotions out.
Alex was stripped of everything in her life. Everything she’s ever known. Everything she’s ever loved. Her life was a complete mess. With nowhere to turn she’s forced to leave the only life she’s known and moves in with her estrange Aunt. She desperately tries to get through a single day without breaking down.
Alex feels like it’s no coincidence that Hayden shows up out of nowhere not once but multiple times. And every time helps her in some way. She feels like he was sent especially for her. Alex manages to worm her way into Hayden’s head. He can’t get her out of his mind, but he keeps his real self hidden from everyone. Hayden quickly finds out that Alex is different. The difference between Alex and everyone else in his life is she expects nothing. But he wasn’t sure he could let her in all the way. He felt like there was no way out of his screw up lifestyle. No end in sight. No way out, like he was stuck in a no-win situation.
I love the dual POV and when it switched POVs it picked up right where the other left off. This has no cliffhanger and a perfect HEA! This is probably one of the most well written books I’ve read in a while.
Here are a couple of my favorite quotes.
“My life began when I met you. What happened before is a memory. Something that’ll never happen again.”
“Me and you and this adventure we’re about to embark on. This is my reality. And, from where I stand it’s a pretty amazing reality.”
~~5+ HEARTS~~
WOW! This was AMAZING! This is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!!
First off let me give credit where credit is deserved. J. Nathan great job on your debut novel. If this is what I’ll be getting from all your books then I’m going to stock up on all of them and author stalk you. The writing was amazing and flawless. You could feel each and every emotion that each character was feeling. I absolutely love the storyline. I can’t wait to read more of your books.
This book took hold of me at the very beginning and didn’t let me go. I enjoyed the ride from the very beginning to the very end. The thing that first drew me to this book was the cover and then when I read the blurb, I was ALL in. This book has sex, abuse, and drugs. I love the characters in this book. Alex & Hayden were two broken souls finding comfort in each other. They both have a past that they don’t want to talk about. When I first started this I thought it would be the same ole boy meets girl, they fall in love, they have their differences and then they work things out, but was I wrong. This book was more in depth than that. It pulled emotions out of you that you didn’t think you had. It was above average. This is no mediocre book.
Hayden didn’t do relationships. It was too much trouble. He didn’t care about other people’s problems and he kept people at arm’s length. Bouncing round foster homes build a wall where he didn’t let people in, and he didn’t let emotions out.
Alex was stripped of everything in her life. Everything she’s ever known. Everything she’s ever loved. Her life was a complete mess. With nowhere to turn she’s forced to leave the only life she’s known and moves in with her estrange Aunt. She desperately tries to get through a single day without breaking down.
Alex feels like it’s no coincidence that Hayden shows up out of nowhere not once but multiple times. And every time helps her in some way. She feels like he was sent especially for her. Alex manages to worm her way into Hayden’s head. He can’t get her out of his mind, but he keeps his real self hidden from everyone. Hayden quickly finds out that Alex is different. The difference between Alex and everyone else in his life is she expects nothing. But he wasn’t sure he could let her in all the way. He felt like there was no way out of his screw up lifestyle. No end in sight. No way out, like he was stuck in a no-win situation.
I love the dual POV and when it switched POVs it picked up right where the other left off. This has no cliffhanger and a perfect HEA! This is probably one of the most well written books I’ve read in a while.
Here are a couple of my favorite quotes.
“My life began when I met you. What happened before is a memory. Something that’ll never happen again.”
“Me and you and this adventure we’re about to embark on. This is my reality. And, from where I stand it’s a pretty amazing reality.”
May 28, 2015
Until Alex is a sweet, romantic and heart-warming tale of young love and pain. The characters surely put a smile on my face while i read their story and made me wish for them to have a happy ever after. They are really loveable and so cute together.
With that being said, i don't want to indicate that the book is flawless because it's not. Sadly the story has many overused, derivative and inessential plotlines that really don't add anything good in the story. For example i didn't like the need to make everything right in every aspect of their lives.
Now about the story, Hayden and Alex are both in a bad place they need something or better yet someone to make them whole again, even if they don't know it. Hayden's life is tangled with danger and secrets, he does everything he can in order to push Alex away for her own good, but she won't back down.
Alex is sad, devastated really, living in a new city after a tragic accident that took her parents away. She is smart, motivated and valiant. Her whole world came crassing down very recently and she still tries to put her everyday life in order and decide what to do with the sexy walking disaster living in the apartment next to hers.
The result is a beautiful, tender sometimes playful and very endearing love story that really melts your heart. Every interactions between the two main characters was amazing. I loved them together so much and they took my mind away from all the little cliché throughout the book.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I liked her aunt.
- Dual POV.
- I knew something was weird with Remy.
- Her family had two private airplanes?
- I rolled my eyes so many times with the whole mean girl arc.
- I didn't like that in order to make a main character more likeable there had to be so many explanation. We already knew he was decent and it was a mistake no matter what.
- Good debut.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
With that being said, i don't want to indicate that the book is flawless because it's not. Sadly the story has many overused, derivative and inessential plotlines that really don't add anything good in the story. For example i didn't like the need to make everything right in every aspect of their lives.
Now about the story, Hayden and Alex are both in a bad place they need something or better yet someone to make them whole again, even if they don't know it. Hayden's life is tangled with danger and secrets, he does everything he can in order to push Alex away for her own good, but she won't back down.
Alex is sad, devastated really, living in a new city after a tragic accident that took her parents away. She is smart, motivated and valiant. Her whole world came crassing down very recently and she still tries to put her everyday life in order and decide what to do with the sexy walking disaster living in the apartment next to hers.
The result is a beautiful, tender sometimes playful and very endearing love story that really melts your heart. Every interactions between the two main characters was amazing. I loved them together so much and they took my mind away from all the little cliché throughout the book.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I liked her aunt.
- Dual POV.
- I knew something was weird with Remy.
- Her family had two private airplanes?
- I rolled my eyes so many times with the whole mean girl arc.
- I didn't like that in order to make a main character more likeable there had to be so many explanation. We already knew he was decent and it was a mistake no matter what.
- Good debut.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
January 7, 2016
Items ticked off: 21
My apartment was a revolving door of one-night stands, each convinced they’d be the one to change my ways. And never once did I feel bad for tossing them out after I screwed them. They knew exactly what they were getting when they agreed to go home with me.
Does this sound familiar? It should, at least if you've read more than 10 New Adult stories. Which is about what you get with Until Alex. But let's hold that thought for a minute and let's see what this story is about.
Meet Hayden. You've met him before: brooding, handsome, and sleeps with anything that moves. Of course, Hayden has his reasons for not letting people get close to him. He's got his childhood and another big secret he wishes for no one to know about. Enter does Alex. She moves in with her aunt, who happens to be Hayden's landlord. Alex catches Hayden's eye when she sits outside crying a few days after she moves in to live across the hall from him. He's immediately drawn to her, and Alex is immediately drawn to Hayden who happens to soothe her with his mere presence even if they haven't spoken a word to each other. So after their first meeting, neither is quite ready to let the other go.
I'll be honest. When Alex claimed that Hayden's presence soother her grief as soon as he (quietly) sat down across from her, I lost interest in Alex's character. The instalove was strong in this one. Nevertheless, I hoped Hayden might bring something new to this genre's list of heroes. Did he?
Since when did I start daydreaming about girls? That shit didn’t happen to me. Hot girls surrounded me on a nightly basis. I had my pick. No need to think about them when they weren’t around. I’d just replace them with the next.
Sure, this girl’s looks might’ve caused my boxers to stand at attention, but something else ... Something I sensed watching her.
That would be a no. His days of bagging any girl he wants are gone, because... some reason. So of course he becomes a one woman guy after seeing Alex. He's the typical abrasive and violent guy I've come to know too well after reading one too many New Adult books.
Back to the plot, because maybe that could still save this story, right? Well, that'd be another no. This book deals with some truly difficult matters such as abuse, murder, revenge porn, slutshaming (coming from the heroine), and a few other topics. None was handled with care. Like, for example, the revenge porn deal. A girl at Alex's college sends out a picture of Alex naked on the internet for the whole school to see. And the whole school does see it. It's mentioned once or twice. The story never take on the topic like it should; this kind of act causes a lot of consequences that have a heavy impact on the victim's life. How does this book solve it? Well, our hero Hayden threatens the girl who uploaded the picture, and that's it. If you find that a plausible (and realistic) portrayal, then I suggest you educate yourself on this matter. As said, this was one example, but the other topics were taken care of in the same insensitive manner.
Besides the usage of these heavy topics as plot devices, what's left of the plot are recycled cliché scenes. Or the weirdest mashup of all time, as I said in an update. High school Musical/Twilight/Grease. Or something like that. To sum up: this story didn't bring anything new to the table, and how certain topics were handled wasn't satisfying.
July 9, 2014
My GR friends were right. This was a good story, good characters and no smut. It's definitely worth it to read. Who doesn't love a hot, wounded guy and beautiful wounded girl? Both who don't do a bunch of stupid OTT shit. Both who have suffered immense loss, suffered endless guilt and are still able to have a huge capacity to love. I liked it.
July 13, 2015
Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review
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Gripping!!! Until Alex by J. Nathan was an amazing debut book that had all the FEELS. This book was beautiful, gripping, poignant, emotional, raw, and angsty read that captivated me from the opening pages. As a reader, I love when authors allows their readers to feel raw and Ms. Nathan did just that. She made her characters come to life and made us LIVE and FEEL every facets of emotions from happiness, sadness, love, and heartbreak. I honestly don't have any words for this book because this story is meant to be read and experienced. To feel the pain. To feel the loss. To feel the emptiness. To feel the love. To feel the healing. And Ms. Nathan truly captures those raw emotions. The connection of Hayden and Alex is a bond that will be etched into our hearts because this is a connection like no other. All I can say, Until Alex is a great debut book and I look forward to reading more from J. Nathan.
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Gripping!!! Until Alex by J. Nathan was an amazing debut book that had all the FEELS. This book was beautiful, gripping, poignant, emotional, raw, and angsty read that captivated me from the opening pages. As a reader, I love when authors allows their readers to feel raw and Ms. Nathan did just that. She made her characters come to life and made us LIVE and FEEL every facets of emotions from happiness, sadness, love, and heartbreak. I honestly don't have any words for this book because this story is meant to be read and experienced. To feel the pain. To feel the loss. To feel the emptiness. To feel the love. To feel the healing. And Ms. Nathan truly captures those raw emotions. The connection of Hayden and Alex is a bond that will be etched into our hearts because this is a connection like no other. All I can say, Until Alex is a great debut book and I look forward to reading more from J. Nathan.
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July 7, 2014
pretty good...Review maybe...If I decide to stop being lazy ;)
November 25, 2022
Reread- 11/22
I reread this book every year and every year, I devour this story as if it’s my first rodeo. This book has been one of my top reads since the first time I read it. J Nathan just has that ability to keep me engaged in every book of hers I read. But this one just completely steals my heart and soul. I can’t go without Hayden and Alex’s story. I have to revisit these two as if they’re old friends. And I’ll be old and gray and still reading this story.
I recommend every book by Mrs. Nathan. Every. Single. Book.
This book sucked me in from the prologue. And it was a devastating, gut-wrenching prologue. Hayden is every girl's walking, talking, sexy-as-sin fabtasy. But what lies beneath the facade he puts up for everyone is just the beginning. No one knows what he went through, aside from Remy...whom I hated from the start.
Until Alex.
She bears secrets of her own. Deep ones. And she too, keeps everyone at arm's length. Eventually, when these two finally start spending time together- wow...it's a sight to behold. They're both so imperfect with flaws that run deeper than the ocean. But I couldn't put this book down. I had to force myself to stop reading about 73% in at 3 AM. I would be finished but my eyes were at the point of crossing. These days I don't get to read much...too much personal shit going on right now in my life. But fuck, when you find a book that utterly consumes your every thought and body part, yeah. You know you got a good one.
I truly enjoyed Hayden and Alex. I'll admit, I wanted these lovebirds to get their shit together and admit their feelings...and secrets. On the other hand, I understood why it took awhile for things to progress. Poor Hayden. After all he'd been through, I couldn't imagine the pain and loss he suffered. But he was a true hero. God, he was swoon-worthy as alllll hell. I sighed. I smiled. I laughed. I cried. I cursed. And I loved. I loved him. I loved his voice. I loved his inner voice. His internal struggles. His determination. His fierce protectiveness. His loyalty. His cockiness. God, his cockiness. He was just utterly imperfect, but I loved it. I loved Alex. I love everything she brought out in Hayden. I loved her constant need to stay by his side. To fight for him, even after knowing the truth about who Hayden Martin is.
I loved her Aunt Katherine. She was a great person in Alex's otherwise lonely life. Aside from Hayden.
Gah, I could go on and on about this book. About how much my heart soared with happiness to how much my heart dropped with suspense and fear. It's not all sunshine and roses, I assure you. But it is worth it. Hayden was worth the lack of sleep. And don't get me started on the sex scenes. Dayum! Okay, well that's it. Obviously I loved this book. Definite 5 stars all the way. And a top favorite read of 2015.
I reread this book every year and every year, I devour this story as if it’s my first rodeo. This book has been one of my top reads since the first time I read it. J Nathan just has that ability to keep me engaged in every book of hers I read. But this one just completely steals my heart and soul. I can’t go without Hayden and Alex’s story. I have to revisit these two as if they’re old friends. And I’ll be old and gray and still reading this story.
I recommend every book by Mrs. Nathan. Every. Single. Book.
This book sucked me in from the prologue. And it was a devastating, gut-wrenching prologue. Hayden is every girl's walking, talking, sexy-as-sin fabtasy. But what lies beneath the facade he puts up for everyone is just the beginning. No one knows what he went through, aside from Remy...whom I hated from the start.
Until Alex.
She bears secrets of her own. Deep ones. And she too, keeps everyone at arm's length. Eventually, when these two finally start spending time together- wow...it's a sight to behold. They're both so imperfect with flaws that run deeper than the ocean. But I couldn't put this book down. I had to force myself to stop reading about 73% in at 3 AM. I would be finished but my eyes were at the point of crossing. These days I don't get to read much...too much personal shit going on right now in my life. But fuck, when you find a book that utterly consumes your every thought and body part, yeah. You know you got a good one.
I truly enjoyed Hayden and Alex. I'll admit, I wanted these lovebirds to get their shit together and admit their feelings...and secrets. On the other hand, I understood why it took awhile for things to progress. Poor Hayden. After all he'd been through, I couldn't imagine the pain and loss he suffered. But he was a true hero. God, he was swoon-worthy as alllll hell. I sighed. I smiled. I laughed. I cried. I cursed. And I loved. I loved him. I loved his voice. I loved his inner voice. His internal struggles. His determination. His fierce protectiveness. His loyalty. His cockiness. God, his cockiness. He was just utterly imperfect, but I loved it. I loved Alex. I love everything she brought out in Hayden. I loved her constant need to stay by his side. To fight for him, even after knowing the truth about who Hayden Martin is.
I loved her Aunt Katherine. She was a great person in Alex's otherwise lonely life. Aside from Hayden.
Gah, I could go on and on about this book. About how much my heart soared with happiness to how much my heart dropped with suspense and fear. It's not all sunshine and roses, I assure you. But it is worth it. Hayden was worth the lack of sleep. And don't get me started on the sex scenes. Dayum! Okay, well that's it. Obviously I loved this book. Definite 5 stars all the way. And a top favorite read of 2015.
July 14, 2014
Advance Readers Copy (ARC) provided via net galley by the author for an honest reviews
Cover: 10
Plot: 7
Heroine: 6
Hero: 7
Ending: 7
Final rating: 4 stars
Until Alex was a nice and refreshing debut novel. It pulled me in from the very first page and I could hardly put it down once I've started getting into.
The writing was beautiful and I felt so connected to the hero & heroine that I've felt their emotions. I myself became very emotional.
I loved the storyline/plot it was just unbelievable. I also loved how this book pulls two broken people together. It just blows you away honestly.
And also I hardly ever like dual POV's but for some reason it just worked with this book. It was just perfect. And that's one of the major reasons why I loved it.
I can see big things coming to this author. And I can't wait to see what other books she has in-store for us.
Amazing work J.Nathan
Cover: 10
Plot: 7
Heroine: 6
Hero: 7
Ending: 7
Final rating: 4 stars
Until Alex was a nice and refreshing debut novel. It pulled me in from the very first page and I could hardly put it down once I've started getting into.
The writing was beautiful and I felt so connected to the hero & heroine that I've felt their emotions. I myself became very emotional.
I loved the storyline/plot it was just unbelievable. I also loved how this book pulls two broken people together. It just blows you away honestly.
And also I hardly ever like dual POV's but for some reason it just worked with this book. It was just perfect. And that's one of the major reasons why I loved it.
I can see big things coming to this author. And I can't wait to see what other books she has in-store for us.
Amazing work J.Nathan
July 6, 2014
i needed to read a really good book and this was it. great characters, amazing story, pretty realistic, i really liked it. i have this thing for broken characters, who have the capacity to heal and just be amazing. i found that here.
March 1, 2017
After losing everything, Alex finds herself living in a new town with her Aunt Karen and across the hall from the brooding and gorgeous Hayden. Hayden has also suffered horrible loss, but while Alex had a safe place to go, Hayden landed in the foster care system. The "friends" made there land him working for a bookie, collecting debts to pay his bills. Hayden decides to be Alex's protector when scandalous photos of Alex show up on the schools student forum. For an event of this magnitude, you would think the author would deal out some justice here! NOPE and it pissed me off. No University or College would ever let that pass. Why even mention it, why even add it to the story line? O.K. brace yourselves, I am getting up on my asshole chair and complaining (nitpicking). I am not sure of the author's age, but she (or editor) needs to check facts and make sure they are correct and applicable. Two that stood out were, one, the reference to the the song "I Will Survive." It is not an 80s song, it is disco and release in 1978, unless you count the remix done in the 90s and released in the UK. Also the author doesn't know the definition of the term crocodile tears. She uses the phrase when Hayden is telling her the story of his parents and Alex is crying uncontrollably. The term refers to someone who is exhibits a FALSE and insincere show of sympathy, in other words a hypocrite, so it is hardly a fitting term. This storyline is introduced in the prologue, so I'm not spoiling anything. O.K. off the asshole chair (I tripped BTW) All in all the author has potential. This is the author's first book and in the future, I would read another but not immediately.
April 23, 2015
This book gave me a ride on the let’s get in touch with all your emotions rollercoaster. It shocked me on more than one occasion, it made me laugh and smile, cry and fall in love. It’s a remarkably sweet debut novel from author J. Nathan that will grip you from its tragic start and keep you engaged with its fun and sexy banter, and heart rendering moments ‘til the very end. And one thing’s for sure, it will “seep right down to your bones.”
I’ve considered really hard about what to put in my review regarding the book’s plot because even though you can piece together some things, it still stunned me more than once and I would really hate to give anything away. I also think the blurb does a very good job at telling us what we need so I’ll include that and then tell you my personal thoughts about it.
The book grabbed my attention and heart right from the beginning. I was barely 2% in when I was in shock and hurting for Hayden and then smiling because of the smart mouthed girl that had just met the broody “hottie” with dimples. It’s incredible writing when you are so devoted to a couple of characters you barely know.
These two incredibly sad souls told their story from alternating points of view. And even though I think Hayden’s perspective went to the corny side at the end, I really enjoyed being in their heads.
Even though Hayden was broken and angry at the world, he was also sexy, and his pain didn’t blind him to what Alex had to offer, showing his flip side, which was sweet, loving and made me swoon and “I smiled a big stupid grin” repeatedly.
Alex’s patience and understanding with Hayden’s hot and cold attitude never frustrated me and I really admired her strength of character. She was a very grounded and real person.
The story unfolded at a perfect pace, letting us know what we, and the characters, needed for their connection to build and grow. Their sizzling chemistry was off the charts.
I loved and was equally frustrated watching them get to know each other.
As the book got closer to the ending, “my heart ricocheted off the wall of my chest.” It got so intense I couldn’t get to the happy fast enough. I felt like I hit the jackpot with this book and I’ll be looking forward to J’s next book.
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I’ve considered really hard about what to put in my review regarding the book’s plot because even though you can piece together some things, it still stunned me more than once and I would really hate to give anything away. I also think the blurb does a very good job at telling us what we need so I’ll include that and then tell you my personal thoughts about it.
On the outside, Hayden is every girl's living breathing fantasy, brooding and devastatingly gorgeous. He spends his nights losing himself in alcohol and faceless girls, but it's all just a facade. An elaborate cover for the emotionless shell of a man he is. One who harbors too many secrets and destroys lives the way his was destroyed. It’s the reason he avoids relationships and keeps everyone at arm's length…
Until Alex
Alex’s life just shattered into a million pieces, leaving her with more grief than she knows what to do with and guilt so deep it’s destroyed the carefree girl she once was. Now she’s hundreds of miles from home, living with an aunt she doesn't know, finishing senior year at a college she’s never been to, and trying desperately to get through a single day without breaking down. She's never felt more alone in her life...
Until Hayden
The trouble with Hayden is who he wants to be and who he is are in constant flux. And though he’d die before letting Alex learn the truth about him, he can’t be sure he's strong enough to let her in…or push her away. She’s the one person who just might see the real him.
The book grabbed my attention and heart right from the beginning. I was barely 2% in when I was in shock and hurting for Hayden and then smiling because of the smart mouthed girl that had just met the broody “hottie” with dimples. It’s incredible writing when you are so devoted to a couple of characters you barely know.
These two incredibly sad souls told their story from alternating points of view. And even though I think Hayden’s perspective went to the corny side at the end, I really enjoyed being in their heads.
Even though Hayden was broken and angry at the world, he was also sexy, and his pain didn’t blind him to what Alex had to offer, showing his flip side, which was sweet, loving and made me swoon and “I smiled a big stupid grin” repeatedly.
Alex’s patience and understanding with Hayden’s hot and cold attitude never frustrated me and I really admired her strength of character. She was a very grounded and real person.
The story unfolded at a perfect pace, letting us know what we, and the characters, needed for their connection to build and grow. Their sizzling chemistry was off the charts.
“I'd have to touch you.”
He nodded… “I hope so.”
“You might have to kiss me goodnight.”
His eye focused on my lips. “Oh, sweetheart, you can count on that.”
I loved and was equally frustrated watching them get to know each other.
“I don't know what this is. This thing between us... But I really need it.” ~Hayden
As the book got closer to the ending, “my heart ricocheted off the wall of my chest.” It got so intense I couldn’t get to the happy fast enough. I felt like I hit the jackpot with this book and I’ll be looking forward to J’s next book.
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July 13, 2014
5 Amazing Stars!
I must admit I didn't think I was going to like this book as much as I did, to be honest I kinda put it off until I ran out of other books, BOY WAS I WRONG
LIsten up people. don't make my mistake!
Hayden, swooooonnnnn hasn't had the easiest life. Watching his father kill his mother and then kill himself right after, claiming it was all Hayden's fault hasn't had such a positive influence on his life. NOw at 22 Hayden is collecting money from deadbeats with his buddy Remy and not really going anywhere fast.
Until Alex (pun intended)
It takes 4 days until Hayden gets up the courage to approach Alex and after he does his entire world changes.
Gone are the faceless woman who walk in and out of his life.
But Alex is working through some really tough times in her life as well. Loosing her parents, friends, boyfriend, she's forced to move in with her Aunt who she barely knows starting her last year of college at a school where no one know hers.
Then she meets her hottie of a neighbor in 2C Hayden who she has an instant connection to, but she;s not sure if she's ready to start something new, especially with someone like Hayden
Told in duel point of views this book has it all, drama, romance, suspense, intensity!
It's amazing. Just read it
I must admit I didn't think I was going to like this book as much as I did, to be honest I kinda put it off until I ran out of other books, BOY WAS I WRONG
LIsten up people. don't make my mistake!
Hayden, swooooonnnnn hasn't had the easiest life. Watching his father kill his mother and then kill himself right after, claiming it was all Hayden's fault hasn't had such a positive influence on his life. NOw at 22 Hayden is collecting money from deadbeats with his buddy Remy and not really going anywhere fast.
Until Alex (pun intended)
It takes 4 days until Hayden gets up the courage to approach Alex and after he does his entire world changes.
Gone are the faceless woman who walk in and out of his life.
But Alex is working through some really tough times in her life as well. Loosing her parents, friends, boyfriend, she's forced to move in with her Aunt who she barely knows starting her last year of college at a school where no one know hers.
Then she meets her hottie of a neighbor in 2C Hayden who she has an instant connection to, but she;s not sure if she's ready to start something new, especially with someone like Hayden
Told in duel point of views this book has it all, drama, romance, suspense, intensity!
It's amazing. Just read it
March 12, 2023
This book took my heart out of my chest, broke it, and then put it back together.
Alex and Hayden's story was about learning to take risks and trying to find hope and happiness and that everyone deserves a second chance in life.
These kinds of books are the reason why prefer romance over any other genre, they warm my heart and make me believe in happy endings.
Alex and Hayden's story was about learning to take risks and trying to find hope and happiness and that everyone deserves a second chance in life.
These kinds of books are the reason why prefer romance over any other genre, they warm my heart and make me believe in happy endings.
July 9, 2014
I FREAKING LOVED THIS BOOK! I couldn't put it down at all last night I finally went to sleep at 4am. The characters, the emotions, i just...i can't... sigh...i love this book.
I love the chemistry between Alex and Hayden
Hayden with his dimples and everything he does to help and protect Alex
when you learn about everything they've both been through that would break a person, but they came out survivors
and when they finally decided to be open and honest with each other...Finally!
the ending!!! I loved the ending
i just wish we could see further down the road of their happily ever after...like how he proposes and find out if they do have that soccer team of kids who all have their daddy's dimples.
I love the chemistry between Alex and Hayden
Hayden with his dimples and everything he does to help and protect Alex
when you learn about everything they've both been through that would break a person, but they came out survivors
and when they finally decided to be open and honest with each other...Finally!
the ending!!! I loved the ending
i just wish we could see further down the road of their happily ever after...like how he proposes and find out if they do have that soccer team of kids who all have their daddy's dimples.
December 5, 2015
Until Alex follows the story of Alex and Hayden. At first glance, Hayden appears to be every girls fantasy: Attractive, Confident, and Brooding. However, there is more to Hayden than meets the eye. He spends his nights going through girls and drinks his problems away. He just wants to numb the demons that haunt him. He never lets anyone get close and has so many secrets that he keeps locked inside.....Until one day he meets Alex. She's unlike any girl that he has ever met. She doesn't play games and doesn't want anything from him.....The thought of getting to know her and the possibility of letting her in, scares him. But, keeping away from Alex will prove to be a lot harder than Hayden anticipates......
Alex.......Her life has been completely destroyed. She is grieving from the loss of not only her parents who died tragically, but for her friends who have turned their backs on her. She is left with no one, except for an aunt that she barley knows. She decides that she needs to get away and goes to live with her aunt. She's desperately trying to finish college and just make it through one day without falling apart......Then she meets Hayden. Her aunt warns her away from him, but Alex will soon find out that there is more to Hayden than what he lets people see. And maybe if Alex is lucky, Hayden will learn to trust her and let Alex see who he truly is.
Until Alex starts off with a bang. I was immediately drawn in and my heart was breaking for what Hayden had to experience. I found myself holding my breath a lot while reading this book.
Until Alex had wonderfully frustrating and broken characters. I loved the drama, action, and romance. I loved that this book was told from dual pov's and that I got to see what was going on in Hayden's head.
The story kept me captivated and there was never a dull moment. Until Alex is a great debut novel and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author in future!
*****I received a copy of this book via netgalley in exchange for an honest review*****
Alex.......Her life has been completely destroyed. She is grieving from the loss of not only her parents who died tragically, but for her friends who have turned their backs on her. She is left with no one, except for an aunt that she barley knows. She decides that she needs to get away and goes to live with her aunt. She's desperately trying to finish college and just make it through one day without falling apart......Then she meets Hayden. Her aunt warns her away from him, but Alex will soon find out that there is more to Hayden than what he lets people see. And maybe if Alex is lucky, Hayden will learn to trust her and let Alex see who he truly is.
Until Alex starts off with a bang. I was immediately drawn in and my heart was breaking for what Hayden had to experience. I found myself holding my breath a lot while reading this book.
Until Alex had wonderfully frustrating and broken characters. I loved the drama, action, and romance. I loved that this book was told from dual pov's and that I got to see what was going on in Hayden's head.
The story kept me captivated and there was never a dull moment. Until Alex is a great debut novel and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author in future!
*****I received a copy of this book via netgalley in exchange for an honest review*****
July 20, 2014
Fantastic debut by new author J. Nathan! This novel full of romance, heartbreak, and drama brings together two wounded individuals that just speak sadness. Both are young and full of life but seemingly lost amongst the reality of circumstances gone wrong. Alex finding herself now living with an unfamiliar aunt after a tragedy consumes her family. And, Hayden, who is drowning in guilt and loyalty from choices made concerning his life of recklessness and wrongdoing. When the two meet, it's with sarcasm and humor that get the pair off on the right foot, but when feelings start getting in the way, will these two be able to share a common ground and "draw-a-line in the sand" when it comes to revealing truths and trusting each other?
Both characters were extremely likable! The author expressed their POV's in alternating voices. Alex was stronger than she gave herself credit for. She could definitely hold her own when put to the test, which just made her more of a survivor in Hayden's eyes. Plus she was beautiful and smart and had a sense of humor too. Now, Hayden, he was gorgeous. Dark hair, blue eyes, and a sculpted body that just rippled with "YUM". He was damaged from a destructive past, and the present life he had chosen was not much better. But, Alex comes along and he now has a purpose to want to change for the better. She just gave him so much hope that he was worthy of changing his life's path. Two decent individuals that just got lost along the way while trying to live their lives the best way they knew how. They were a perfect fit, and together they would conquer their demons completely.
I really enjoyed Alex and Hayden's story - reading it late into the night. I kept saying to myself "okay, one more chapter, uuummmm....just one more chapter" that was until 2am. Finally deciding, "okay, I have to go to sleep NOW". It was that engrossing! It's so refreshing to read a standalone that is not part of a series! You will not be disappointed by the first-time effort of Ms. Nathan. Definitely a keeper!
Both characters were extremely likable! The author expressed their POV's in alternating voices. Alex was stronger than she gave herself credit for. She could definitely hold her own when put to the test, which just made her more of a survivor in Hayden's eyes. Plus she was beautiful and smart and had a sense of humor too. Now, Hayden, he was gorgeous. Dark hair, blue eyes, and a sculpted body that just rippled with "YUM". He was damaged from a destructive past, and the present life he had chosen was not much better. But, Alex comes along and he now has a purpose to want to change for the better. She just gave him so much hope that he was worthy of changing his life's path. Two decent individuals that just got lost along the way while trying to live their lives the best way they knew how. They were a perfect fit, and together they would conquer their demons completely.
I really enjoyed Alex and Hayden's story - reading it late into the night. I kept saying to myself "okay, one more chapter, uuummmm....just one more chapter" that was until 2am. Finally deciding, "okay, I have to go to sleep NOW". It was that engrossing! It's so refreshing to read a standalone that is not part of a series! You will not be disappointed by the first-time effort of Ms. Nathan. Definitely a keeper!
June 29, 2014
Finally. Not a cliffhanger. Or multiple parts. I hate those.
This book, is about two young adults, Hayden and Alex, who under normal circumstances would never work. Our characters meet when Hayden finds Alex crying inconsolably for four days straight. Being that he typically is not a lighthearted type of guy, to comfort her is definitely out of character, but because she's gorgeous, he's willing to approach her and see what's up. Like most novels go, our characters are interested and flirty with each other. Then like a light switch, they turn it off. Throughout the book, they have a hot/cold relationship. A LOT of which we learn has a reason behind it.
Hayden, grew up in foster care after his psychotic father killed his mother in front of him while blaming it on Hayden as he shot himself in the head. It's safe to say he's got issues. As a lot of those kids do, he finds himself in with the wrong crowd. His best friend, Remy, is a troublemaker that Hayden feels indebted to. Throughout the book he is at war with two sides of himself, the troubled, but loyal side and the loving, kind and honest side.
Alex is running. She's running from heartache, grief, loneliness and she's here to start a new life. Only thing is, starting over isn't all it's cracked up to be and the past always catches you.
Read this book to see how their two worlds collide. You will get a love story of coarse, with some danger, a little mystery, and a lot of nail biting. This author does a very good job at keeping the readers attention.
On a scale of 1-10, I would have to give this an 8. ( and those are not given lightly) I enjoyed this book and look forward to more from this author.
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This book, is about two young adults, Hayden and Alex, who under normal circumstances would never work. Our characters meet when Hayden finds Alex crying inconsolably for four days straight. Being that he typically is not a lighthearted type of guy, to comfort her is definitely out of character, but because she's gorgeous, he's willing to approach her and see what's up. Like most novels go, our characters are interested and flirty with each other. Then like a light switch, they turn it off. Throughout the book, they have a hot/cold relationship. A LOT of which we learn has a reason behind it.
Hayden, grew up in foster care after his psychotic father killed his mother in front of him while blaming it on Hayden as he shot himself in the head. It's safe to say he's got issues. As a lot of those kids do, he finds himself in with the wrong crowd. His best friend, Remy, is a troublemaker that Hayden feels indebted to. Throughout the book he is at war with two sides of himself, the troubled, but loyal side and the loving, kind and honest side.
Alex is running. She's running from heartache, grief, loneliness and she's here to start a new life. Only thing is, starting over isn't all it's cracked up to be and the past always catches you.
Read this book to see how their two worlds collide. You will get a love story of coarse, with some danger, a little mystery, and a lot of nail biting. This author does a very good job at keeping the readers attention.
On a scale of 1-10, I would have to give this an 8. ( and those are not given lightly) I enjoyed this book and look forward to more from this author.
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June 9, 2014
At first I thought this was one of those generic NA books with the same dramas arising.
HOW WRONG I WAS!!
Until Alex is the story of Hayden and Alex. Both with harrowing pasts, new and old. By lack of choice, Alex arrives to stay with her aunt. The same building Hayden lives in. Hayden sees the girl by the pool, the one who hasn't stopped crying for four days. Alex sees a guy so closed off from anyone else, someone who doesn't get involved. Unless they're the flings he brings home most nights.
Initially both sides are wary. Tension grows and unexpectedly both Hayden and Alex begin a kind of friendship, but one only on middle ground. Neither are willing to let the other over to their side just yet.
The story telling is brilliant, well paced, and full of suspense. Lots of unsavoury characters begin to reveal themselves and mess with our protagonists, but each time the other one has them covered.
I actually really liked both characters who are neither without flaws. Alex is a little naive at times but she's incredibly brave. And Hayden proves himself more than once to be her knight in shining armour, despite his demons.
This is a story of trust. Of baring your soul regardless of the consequences. There are a few twists and turns especially near the end and, altogether a great story to get your teeth into. This is one you won't want to put down.
-CBx
HOW WRONG I WAS!!
Until Alex is the story of Hayden and Alex. Both with harrowing pasts, new and old. By lack of choice, Alex arrives to stay with her aunt. The same building Hayden lives in. Hayden sees the girl by the pool, the one who hasn't stopped crying for four days. Alex sees a guy so closed off from anyone else, someone who doesn't get involved. Unless they're the flings he brings home most nights.
Initially both sides are wary. Tension grows and unexpectedly both Hayden and Alex begin a kind of friendship, but one only on middle ground. Neither are willing to let the other over to their side just yet.
The story telling is brilliant, well paced, and full of suspense. Lots of unsavoury characters begin to reveal themselves and mess with our protagonists, but each time the other one has them covered.
I actually really liked both characters who are neither without flaws. Alex is a little naive at times but she's incredibly brave. And Hayden proves himself more than once to be her knight in shining armour, despite his demons.
This is a story of trust. Of baring your soul regardless of the consequences. There are a few twists and turns especially near the end and, altogether a great story to get your teeth into. This is one you won't want to put down.
-CBx
August 20, 2014
This book moved me deeply. I love both main characters, their past, their struggles, their fears and hang-ups. Everything about them got to me. I had a hard time putting it down and I'm pretty sure I will not forget it any time soon.
June 28, 2014
So good!!
June 24, 2014
It was emotional,edgy but at same time amazing.Their story..wow..they both lost so much but remain strong. Their relationship was slow,edgy,emotional and amazing..
July 20, 2014
Effin good.
May 24, 2022
-Do tebe -
Već sam čitala pre ovog autora i sviđa mi se. Neke su knjige bolje neke slabije a nedostatak tih slabijih je izostanak mojih emocija. Ono što im je zajedničko je dobra priča i jako mladi likovi. Tako je i sa ovom.
Hajden ima 22 godine a kad je imao 10 godina njegov život je obeležila tragedija. Tad je izgubio jedinu osobu u životu koja ga je volela. Da se razumemo, njega život ni do tad nije mazio ali bar je imao tu jednu svetlu tačku u životu. A od tad je ostala samo tama... sve dok u njegov život ne dođe uplakani Anđeo.
Ko je devojka koja vozi tako skupa kola i koja je ušetala u njegov komšiluk samo sa jednim koferom u rukama? Zašto već danima sedi skupljena u dvorištu i samo plače? I otkud odjednom njegova zainteresovanost za još nekog kad je godinama sam sebi dovoljan?
Kad otkrije odgovore na sva ova pitanja biće suviše kasno da se povuče i tad će se njihovi svetovi sudariti. Da li će sudar biti katastrofalan i mogu li preživeti? Sve odgovore ćete otkriti ako pročitate ovu knjigu.
Priča mi je zanimljiva, emotivna i likovi mi se takođe sviđaju. Ovaj autor zna da osmisli stvarno dobre ženske likove. E mana je u meni 🙈 Pre ove knjige čitala sam Divljina u srcu i tu pored velike ljubavi susrećemo se sa svim poteškoćama da jedna veza preživi tako da kad sam sklopila zadnju stranicu ove knjige prvo što sam pomislila je, suviše su mladi, da li će za 10 godina biti i dalje zajedno.
Druga misao je bila o tome da se zamislim u Hajdenovoj situaciji i nisam mogla nikako. Hvala Bogu na brojnoj porodici na koju sam se čitav život mogla osloniti. Nekako mi je nezamisliv i užasan osećaj da si sam, bez ikog svog!
Ocena 4☆
Razlog mi je i dalje najbolja pročitana knjiga od ovog pisca.
Već sam čitala pre ovog autora i sviđa mi se. Neke su knjige bolje neke slabije a nedostatak tih slabijih je izostanak mojih emocija. Ono što im je zajedničko je dobra priča i jako mladi likovi. Tako je i sa ovom.
Hajden ima 22 godine a kad je imao 10 godina njegov život je obeležila tragedija. Tad je izgubio jedinu osobu u životu koja ga je volela. Da se razumemo, njega život ni do tad nije mazio ali bar je imao tu jednu svetlu tačku u životu. A od tad je ostala samo tama... sve dok u njegov život ne dođe uplakani Anđeo.
Ko je devojka koja vozi tako skupa kola i koja je ušetala u njegov komšiluk samo sa jednim koferom u rukama? Zašto već danima sedi skupljena u dvorištu i samo plače? I otkud odjednom njegova zainteresovanost za još nekog kad je godinama sam sebi dovoljan?
Kad otkrije odgovore na sva ova pitanja biće suviše kasno da se povuče i tad će se njihovi svetovi sudariti. Da li će sudar biti katastrofalan i mogu li preživeti? Sve odgovore ćete otkriti ako pročitate ovu knjigu.
Priča mi je zanimljiva, emotivna i likovi mi se takođe sviđaju. Ovaj autor zna da osmisli stvarno dobre ženske likove. E mana je u meni 🙈 Pre ove knjige čitala sam Divljina u srcu i tu pored velike ljubavi susrećemo se sa svim poteškoćama da jedna veza preživi tako da kad sam sklopila zadnju stranicu ove knjige prvo što sam pomislila je, suviše su mladi, da li će za 10 godina biti i dalje zajedno.
Druga misao je bila o tome da se zamislim u Hajdenovoj situaciji i nisam mogla nikako. Hvala Bogu na brojnoj porodici na koju sam se čitav život mogla osloniti. Nekako mi je nezamisliv i užasan osećaj da si sam, bez ikog svog!
Ocena 4☆
Razlog mi je i dalje najbolja pročitana knjiga od ovog pisca.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 30, 2014
3 Solid Stars
Hayden
Alex
This book had a lot of potential. There were great things about this book, but there were a lot of things that needed work.
There was not a lot of originality to this book.
There were also a lot of really cheesy lines and moments that made me cringe.
The twists and secrets were definitely not hidden well.
It was really obvious from the beginning till the end of the book.
What made this book special was definitely Hayden. I thought he was the star of the book.
I didn't really care for Alex that much.
Yes she's been through a lot in a short period of time. She was grieving in a way that kind of annoyed me though.
Hayden on the other hand was dealt very crappy cards. He's lived a tough life. The prologue of this book was really captivating. I would be totally screwed up too if I had to go through that.
Yes...I've seen these bad boys in a lot of books, but I still can't help falling for them. He caused butterflies in my stomach.
There were parts of the book that were really juvenile.
I felt like the characters were more in highschool rather than college.
It was in between a YA and NA novel.
Other than that. This book is just really sweet.
The characters don't just jump into a relationship. It takes time and there are some frustrating moments too, but overall I was happy with the way the story progressed.
Hayden
Alex
This book had a lot of potential. There were great things about this book, but there were a lot of things that needed work.
There was not a lot of originality to this book.
There were also a lot of really cheesy lines and moments that made me cringe.
The twists and secrets were definitely not hidden well.
It was really obvious from the beginning till the end of the book.
What made this book special was definitely Hayden. I thought he was the star of the book.
I didn't really care for Alex that much.
Yes she's been through a lot in a short period of time. She was grieving in a way that kind of annoyed me though.
Hayden on the other hand was dealt very crappy cards. He's lived a tough life. The prologue of this book was really captivating. I would be totally screwed up too if I had to go through that.
Yes...I've seen these bad boys in a lot of books, but I still can't help falling for them. He caused butterflies in my stomach.
There were parts of the book that were really juvenile.
I felt like the characters were more in highschool rather than college.
It was in between a YA and NA novel.
Other than that. This book is just really sweet.
The characters don't just jump into a relationship. It takes time and there are some frustrating moments too, but overall I was happy with the way the story progressed.
June 12, 2014
Woah! 5 So-Realistic-and Real-it-Hurts stars!
This has to be one of the most well written books I've read in a long time. Hayden and Alex have both lived through tragedy and are just all alone. They have a calming healing power over one another and they have tons of layers to reveal to one another. If that wasn't enough, they have all of these external shenanigans working against them and the best part is...it's not that easy peasy over done formula fiction nonsense....it's more real life. Maybe not mine and yours, but it's theirs and it's gripping.
I smiled at these two in their tender times and I cried along with them too. This wasn't the hottest steamiest book, but it was truly a journey.
I was not ready for this book to end, but it did and I'm stuck with Hayden and Alex and what they lived through in my head. So incredible! I loved this book. Absolutely LOVED it! You owe it to yourself to read this book.
This has to be one of the most well written books I've read in a long time. Hayden and Alex have both lived through tragedy and are just all alone. They have a calming healing power over one another and they have tons of layers to reveal to one another. If that wasn't enough, they have all of these external shenanigans working against them and the best part is...it's not that easy peasy over done formula fiction nonsense....it's more real life. Maybe not mine and yours, but it's theirs and it's gripping.
I smiled at these two in their tender times and I cried along with them too. This wasn't the hottest steamiest book, but it was truly a journey.
I was not ready for this book to end, but it did and I'm stuck with Hayden and Alex and what they lived through in my head. So incredible! I loved this book. Absolutely LOVED it! You owe it to yourself to read this book.
July 22, 2014
I started this book today looking to read a few chapters just to easy myself back into reading after completing the week long booktube a thon. But instead I ended up devouring this book in one sitting. I'm in love with Alex and Hayden so much and I never expected this to happen.
This is definitely one of my favorite new adult books of all time. Until Alex is different than any new adult book I've read so far. Both characters are broken and have personal demons. But together Alex and Hayden save themselves and each other. The romance, mystery and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and then had me in full fan girl swooning by the end.
I seriously cannot recommend this book enough it will blow your expectations out of the water. Which is saying a lot because in all honesty going in I had zero expectations. But thanks to Until Alex it has rejuvenated my love for the new adult genre. Can't wait to read what J Nathan writes next.
This is definitely one of my favorite new adult books of all time. Until Alex is different than any new adult book I've read so far. Both characters are broken and have personal demons. But together Alex and Hayden save themselves and each other. The romance, mystery and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and then had me in full fan girl swooning by the end.
I seriously cannot recommend this book enough it will blow your expectations out of the water. Which is saying a lot because in all honesty going in I had zero expectations. But thanks to Until Alex it has rejuvenated my love for the new adult genre. Can't wait to read what J Nathan writes next.
June 8, 2014
Five + stars
What an outstanding,remarkable book. The book has you feeling all sort of emotions, pulling you into all different directions.
You know when you watch that movie and you can't seem to look away, this is how I felt reading this book. Their story becomes a part of you while your are reading it.
The main characters Alex and Hayden, who are so different and yet have so much in common. They both have their own battle of demons, and a that seems to be the magnetic pull for them being drawn to each other. They leave you breathless, wondering if and when they get their happy ending. You can actually feel what the characters are feeling.
You keep asking yourself while reading will there be a rainbow after each storm thrown at them. This book will having you gasping for air, pull the covers your eyes, and take a cold shower at the same time.
This book is a must read!!!
What an outstanding,remarkable book. The book has you feeling all sort of emotions, pulling you into all different directions.
You know when you watch that movie and you can't seem to look away, this is how I felt reading this book. Their story becomes a part of you while your are reading it.
The main characters Alex and Hayden, who are so different and yet have so much in common. They both have their own battle of demons, and a that seems to be the magnetic pull for them being drawn to each other. They leave you breathless, wondering if and when they get their happy ending. You can actually feel what the characters are feeling.
You keep asking yourself while reading will there be a rainbow after each storm thrown at them. This book will having you gasping for air, pull the covers your eyes, and take a cold shower at the same time.
This book is a must read!!!
July 10, 2014
4 ★s
I really enjoyed this one. I absolutely loved the couple. There's no over the top drama. It's a simple story about a broken boy and a broken girl. It was written well and I couldn't believe it was this author's debut novel.
My only complaint would be that there were two different plotlines. Personally, I could have done without the college stuff and the things Alex went through there. It seemed more like highschool than college to me. I liked Hayden's side story and how his past interfered with his present. I definitely liked that part of the story better.
Overall, it was a great read. I haven't given a book four stars in quite some time so I'm finding it very refreshing. I'm looking forward to getting more from this author. She has great potential and I can't wait to see how she progresses with her writing.
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