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Turning 17
Sam is turning 17 this year and he is being pushed towards adulthood too fast. He has a whole bunch of grown-up problems on his hands now. Like how to make a distant relationship with your boyfriend work? Or how to stop yourself from cheating on your boyfriend with a hot friend who wants to be more than friends? Or how to disattach yourself from your parents and follow your dreams independently? But all that is just too much for a seventeen-year-old to handle. So Sam finds himself gravitating towards Eric, a little daredevil who introduces him to fun things, like stealing, lying, drinking, smoking, and having sex.
But we know that things like that can lead you into trouble. Sam doesn't know about that though, and he is headed towards a disaster. Somebody is just gonna have to show him the right way.
But we know that things like that can lead you into trouble. Sam doesn't know about that though, and he is headed towards a disaster. Somebody is just gonna have to show him the right way.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 24, 2014
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September 26, 2015
As much as I enjoyed book 1 of this series, I detested book 2 just as much.
WARNING: My review contains serious spoilers, but I strongly feel that potential buyers/readers should have the info on what I feel would be hard limits for a lot of them, so you've been warned.
Sam has been with his boyfriend from book 1 for the last year and, although separated since the end of the summer due to a family move, Sam 'seems' to care about his boyfriend a lot. And his boyfriend worships the ground that he walks on.
Then, out of the blue, Sam, turns into a cheating whore, with zero consideration for his boyfriends feelings.
And at that point, I was immediately DONE with this series. It could literally cure cancer and I would not continue reading any more of these books.
The final nail in the coffin for this series in my eyes was when the authors shoved the cheating in the nothing-but-lovable boyfriend's face at the end of the (ridiculous) $50,000 dance competition.
The loving boyfriend witnesses Sam passionately kissing said boyfriend's rival from book 1. Of course, he's heartbroken and his relationship with Sam was over.
And so is mine with this series.
1 *pure-fuckery* star.
August 12, 2014
Dammit Perie.
So, did I like the first book better? Well, yes and no. I loved it because it told me what I wanted to hear, but does that necessarily make it better? No. Sam has matured, and the style of writing reflects that. It’s tighter and represents the growth in the characters well. It doesn’t completely let go of young Sam, but I can see adult Sam clearly in his reflections.
When I finished Turning 17, my first reaction was the overwhelming urge to breakup with Perie Wolford. Seriously, how could he let this happen?!?!?! Upon reflection though, it’s not Perie’s fault that 17 happened.
Because, ahhhhh, 17.
That awkward no man’s land between the novelty of 16 and the adult reality of 18. So, while the specifics here weren’t (selfishly) what I wanted, the journey was told perfectly.
Sam is escaping for the weekend of his birthday to the mountain resort where he has his part time job with his besties Melissa and Kenan. Picture Dirty Dancing and you’ve got the 80’s movie theme right for this installment. Mitch is away at art school, so a long distance romance is all they have going right now. Sam is saving for film school and work will get him one step closer to his dream profession and to his boyfriend.
Sam figures since he is “away” for his birthday weekend, he may be able to escape his birthday curse, but, so such luck. Not by a long shot. He may not have had the disastrous slapstick issues of birthday’s past, his problems are growing up, just like he is.
I can’t go into too many details without giving so much of it away and you really have to read it to ride the roller coaster. Let’s just say, characters were redeemed, mistakes were made, hearts were broken and hearts were mended. While I finished Turning 16 with a happy sigh, I finished Turning 17 with a confuzzled heart. Just like 17 is meant to be. I think that’s why I respected this installment so much and I appreciate the previous one even more now.
Sam’s voice is the same, but maturing. Not mature enough to not do stupid teenage crap, but his brain is on its way. Mostly this story captured that break from routine and that first taste of freedom handed to a teenager during the summer. And, let’s face it, with hindsight being 20/20, no dumbass teenager knows what to do with that time and they are going to make mistakes. It’s what they do with those mistakes that matter and that’s where Sam is right now.
I just love his voice and while I wanted to smack him upside the head (lovingly of course) I totally got where he was coming from and how he could be so focused and easily distracted at the same time. In the end, he’s got a good heart with the best of intentions and he is learning his way, just as we all did at 17.
I’m anxiously awaiting the next chapter of Sam’s growth because there is no way Perie would leave me hanging like this *glares at Perie*. And I do have to thank Perie for the bittersweet journey that is Turning 17.
He looks at me slyly, “Where did Adventurous Sam go?”
I’ve been asking myself the same question a lot here lately.
“He grew up, I guess.”
He nods to that.
It’s an undeniable fact that you grow up; you get wiser and obtain responsibilities. The problem is, I’m not 41, not even 31. I’m turning 17.
****a copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest review****
So, did I like the first book better? Well, yes and no. I loved it because it told me what I wanted to hear, but does that necessarily make it better? No. Sam has matured, and the style of writing reflects that. It’s tighter and represents the growth in the characters well. It doesn’t completely let go of young Sam, but I can see adult Sam clearly in his reflections.
When I finished Turning 17, my first reaction was the overwhelming urge to breakup with Perie Wolford. Seriously, how could he let this happen?!?!?! Upon reflection though, it’s not Perie’s fault that 17 happened.
Because, ahhhhh, 17.
That awkward no man’s land between the novelty of 16 and the adult reality of 18. So, while the specifics here weren’t (selfishly) what I wanted, the journey was told perfectly.
Sam is escaping for the weekend of his birthday to the mountain resort where he has his part time job with his besties Melissa and Kenan. Picture Dirty Dancing and you’ve got the 80’s movie theme right for this installment. Mitch is away at art school, so a long distance romance is all they have going right now. Sam is saving for film school and work will get him one step closer to his dream profession and to his boyfriend.
Sam figures since he is “away” for his birthday weekend, he may be able to escape his birthday curse, but, so such luck. Not by a long shot. He may not have had the disastrous slapstick issues of birthday’s past, his problems are growing up, just like he is.
I can’t go into too many details without giving so much of it away and you really have to read it to ride the roller coaster. Let’s just say, characters were redeemed, mistakes were made, hearts were broken and hearts were mended. While I finished Turning 16 with a happy sigh, I finished Turning 17 with a confuzzled heart. Just like 17 is meant to be. I think that’s why I respected this installment so much and I appreciate the previous one even more now.
Sam’s voice is the same, but maturing. Not mature enough to not do stupid teenage crap, but his brain is on its way. Mostly this story captured that break from routine and that first taste of freedom handed to a teenager during the summer. And, let’s face it, with hindsight being 20/20, no dumbass teenager knows what to do with that time and they are going to make mistakes. It’s what they do with those mistakes that matter and that’s where Sam is right now.
I just love his voice and while I wanted to smack him upside the head (lovingly of course) I totally got where he was coming from and how he could be so focused and easily distracted at the same time. In the end, he’s got a good heart with the best of intentions and he is learning his way, just as we all did at 17.
I’m anxiously awaiting the next chapter of Sam’s growth because there is no way Perie would leave me hanging like this *glares at Perie*. And I do have to thank Perie for the bittersweet journey that is Turning 17.
He looks at me slyly, “Where did Adventurous Sam go?”
I’ve been asking myself the same question a lot here lately.
“He grew up, I guess.”
He nods to that.
It’s an undeniable fact that you grow up; you get wiser and obtain responsibilities. The problem is, I’m not 41, not even 31. I’m turning 17.
****a copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest review****
August 4, 2014
I really hope he doesn't cheat, we all know who the hot friend is and how he destroyed any chances of a relationship I still haven't quite forgiven him. MC show restrained, you have a great guy that stuck with you even after you hurt him several times.
Wondering about the distance...
Read 4 Aug 2014
May Contain Spoilers
I really disliked this story, Sam is almost entirely a different character than the previous novel. He literally hurts everyone around him. He ignores his parents, lies to his best friends and cheats on Mitch with not one but two guys.
Where is the soft hearted romantic with bad luck. In this novel he had a Devil May Care attitude going around doing what he pleases. The problem is that I can love characters that make mistakes if they genuinely regret them, Sam does not. He is now the one giving Mitch false hope.
Mitch is through both novel the nicest guy. Attractive, funny, caring. Look what he did for Sam at the end of the first novel. He didn't deserve to be treated this way. If Sam didn't love him he should have broke it off, instead poor Mitch got his heart broke by Sam's little PDA with Jake. What wasn't realistic was that Mitch first words to Sam is I'm not giving up on you. Who says that?
Now Jake, why does he get the guy. He kept Sam on a string for how long until Mitch showed interest. He lied to Sam and cheated on Sam. Maybe they deserve each other. They have one thing in common, they are both careless people.
I didn't understand what Eric contributed to the story, perhaps showing Sam had a reckless side? At least cheating with Jake I could understand there was feelings, but why Eric. Did Mitch mean so little...
Wondering about the distance...
Read 4 Aug 2014
May Contain Spoilers
I really disliked this story, Sam is almost entirely a different character than the previous novel. He literally hurts everyone around him. He ignores his parents, lies to his best friends and cheats on Mitch with not one but two guys.
Where is the soft hearted romantic with bad luck. In this novel he had a Devil May Care attitude going around doing what he pleases. The problem is that I can love characters that make mistakes if they genuinely regret them, Sam does not. He is now the one giving Mitch false hope.
Mitch is through both novel the nicest guy. Attractive, funny, caring. Look what he did for Sam at the end of the first novel. He didn't deserve to be treated this way. If Sam didn't love him he should have broke it off, instead poor Mitch got his heart broke by Sam's little PDA with Jake. What wasn't realistic was that Mitch first words to Sam is I'm not giving up on you. Who says that?
Now Jake, why does he get the guy. He kept Sam on a string for how long until Mitch showed interest. He lied to Sam and cheated on Sam. Maybe they deserve each other. They have one thing in common, they are both careless people.
I didn't understand what Eric contributed to the story, perhaps showing Sam had a reckless side? At least cheating with Jake I could understand there was feelings, but why Eric. Did Mitch mean so little...
January 22, 2020
Really great series for fans of the '80s. Perie Wolford is very funny and does a terrific job parodying Dirty Dancing and I'd love to see this one as a film 😁.
August 15, 2014
Poor Sam. And poor me. I was reading along, loving every minute of Perie Wolford's Turning 17 and suddenly it was over! And I wanted more. This is the sequel to Turning 16 in which Sam, you guessed it, turned 16. That book was very loosely based on the John Hughes films of the 1980s. In Turning 17, Perie paid homage to "Dirty Dancing."
Sam has a birthday curse. Whenever someone wishes him a Happy Birthday, something terrible happens to him. While serving on the wait staff at a summer resort less than an hour from his home, the thing that goes wrong most frequently is that dishes and glasses get broken. Many of them.
Since his last birthday, Sam's boyfriend has moved to Boston and they speak on the phone daily but it is hard to keep their relationship going. And Jake is always there it seems. Jake, Sam's crush from forever. He knows Jake flirts with him sometimes and he also knows that Jake won't come out and risk the support of his family and the wrath of his football teammates.
Sam's birthday weekend is spent working at the resort. His cousin is getting married there and there is a dance contest as well. All on the same weekend. Sam and his BFF Melissa really need to win the dance contests because they need the (unrealistically high amount of) prize money to help pay for college. Of course, because it's Sam's birthday, that all falls apart. He never mastered the lift anyway.
Jake turns up for the weekend. And Eric, one of the other servers makes it clear that he is gay and interested in Sam. What's a fairly innocent young man to do when faced with temptation everywhere he turns? Jump in of course. Eric introduces Sam to drinking, smoking, lying, stealing, and what to do with someone else's erection! Jake decides to help Sam learn the dance routine. Young, virile bodies pressed together like that? Bound to be trouble. No wonder Sam hasn't been able to tell Mitch that he loves him.
Sam has a boyfriend who loves him. He has a crush who from all indications likes him back. He has a friend/partner in crime leading him down the road to the life of a petty criminal. He has a BFF who is mad at him. He has parents who will pay for college only if he goes to one and majors in something of which they approve. So much to deal with. Sam deals with it all so well. With a sense of humor and a clear knowledge of who he is and an almost clear knowledge of what he wants. He knows where he wants to go, he just has to figure out how he's going to get there and who will be at his side when he does.
I just love Sam. And everyone around him, but Sam. Wow. Mr. Wolford could pay homage to "The Shining" next and have Sam murder his family and I would still love him. He is everyteen. Gay, straight, bi, trans, cis, male or female. All teens struggle with the same questions and insecurities that Sam does. They are all faced with choices that seem life altering at the time. Everything is just so much more for teenagers. Perie Wolford captures that in this lovely series. These stories are a treat to read. I can't wait to read about Sam's birthday next year. At college. Free from adult supervision. Take the opportunity to get caught up before then. Read Turning 16 and Turning 17 before Turning 18 comes out in October. You won't regret it.
Sam has a birthday curse. Whenever someone wishes him a Happy Birthday, something terrible happens to him. While serving on the wait staff at a summer resort less than an hour from his home, the thing that goes wrong most frequently is that dishes and glasses get broken. Many of them.
Since his last birthday, Sam's boyfriend has moved to Boston and they speak on the phone daily but it is hard to keep their relationship going. And Jake is always there it seems. Jake, Sam's crush from forever. He knows Jake flirts with him sometimes and he also knows that Jake won't come out and risk the support of his family and the wrath of his football teammates.
Sam's birthday weekend is spent working at the resort. His cousin is getting married there and there is a dance contest as well. All on the same weekend. Sam and his BFF Melissa really need to win the dance contests because they need the (unrealistically high amount of) prize money to help pay for college. Of course, because it's Sam's birthday, that all falls apart. He never mastered the lift anyway.
Jake turns up for the weekend. And Eric, one of the other servers makes it clear that he is gay and interested in Sam. What's a fairly innocent young man to do when faced with temptation everywhere he turns? Jump in of course. Eric introduces Sam to drinking, smoking, lying, stealing, and what to do with someone else's erection! Jake decides to help Sam learn the dance routine. Young, virile bodies pressed together like that? Bound to be trouble. No wonder Sam hasn't been able to tell Mitch that he loves him.
Sam has a boyfriend who loves him. He has a crush who from all indications likes him back. He has a friend/partner in crime leading him down the road to the life of a petty criminal. He has a BFF who is mad at him. He has parents who will pay for college only if he goes to one and majors in something of which they approve. So much to deal with. Sam deals with it all so well. With a sense of humor and a clear knowledge of who he is and an almost clear knowledge of what he wants. He knows where he wants to go, he just has to figure out how he's going to get there and who will be at his side when he does.
I just love Sam. And everyone around him, but Sam. Wow. Mr. Wolford could pay homage to "The Shining" next and have Sam murder his family and I would still love him. He is everyteen. Gay, straight, bi, trans, cis, male or female. All teens struggle with the same questions and insecurities that Sam does. They are all faced with choices that seem life altering at the time. Everything is just so much more for teenagers. Perie Wolford captures that in this lovely series. These stories are a treat to read. I can't wait to read about Sam's birthday next year. At college. Free from adult supervision. Take the opportunity to get caught up before then. Read Turning 16 and Turning 17 before Turning 18 comes out in October. You won't regret it.
August 3, 2014
Sam is turning 17 in this story and he still hates his birthday. He has an amazing boyfriend and some really good friend, and of course he’s trying to make sure no one mentions the dreaded Birthday word.
Of course, my favorite character was always Mitch and he’s sort of…absent here. They have a long distance relationship that Sam doesn’t seem all that invested in making work. I know, I know, he’s only 17 but so much was invested through the first book!
Meeting Eric, a dining hall worker along with Sam, changes things almost immediately. Within the first pages, Sam is getting dressed up to see him and thinking “fresh meat”. As they become friendly, Sam is trying cigarettes and getting into trouble, and well, acting like an ass.
I have to admit, I liked Sam so much less this time. I realize he’s 17 but he was 16 last time and didn’t seem as selfish then. He hurts people because, well, because he wants what he wants. The things I forgave him for in the first book (Turning 16) show up so much more here and I kept thinking, damn, he’s a selfish boy. He really shows his immaturity here.
I also have to admit, I was hugely disappointed that my fear from the last book came true in this one. That made me sad and I wanted to read about someone else, not Sam. I’m wondering how he’s going to redeem himself for Turning 18.
Of course, my favorite character was always Mitch and he’s sort of…absent here. They have a long distance relationship that Sam doesn’t seem all that invested in making work. I know, I know, he’s only 17 but so much was invested through the first book!
Meeting Eric, a dining hall worker along with Sam, changes things almost immediately. Within the first pages, Sam is getting dressed up to see him and thinking “fresh meat”. As they become friendly, Sam is trying cigarettes and getting into trouble, and well, acting like an ass.
I have to admit, I liked Sam so much less this time. I realize he’s 17 but he was 16 last time and didn’t seem as selfish then. He hurts people because, well, because he wants what he wants. The things I forgave him for in the first book (Turning 16) show up so much more here and I kept thinking, damn, he’s a selfish boy. He really shows his immaturity here.
I also have to admit, I was hugely disappointed that my fear from the last book came true in this one. That made me sad and I wanted to read about someone else, not Sam. I’m wondering how he’s going to redeem himself for Turning 18.
February 16, 2016
The problems I had with the book outweighed the positives for me. Mitch was missing from this story and he was my favorite thing from the first book. I really could not stand Sam in this one even more than in the previous one. Melissa, Keenan, and Mitch deserve a better person in their lives.They were my favorite people in the first book and still were my favorites in this one. Unfortunately Sam and Jake got the most time in the book.
I did enjoy some of the references that were made in this book as I did with the first in the series. I liked that we had more time with Keenan and Melissa. Sam definitely feels older. I just hope he actually becomes a good person that regrets doing bad things and apologizes for them like a real person or stops himself from doing them at all.
Spoiler Below Kind of...
Sam commits my biggest pet peeve in real life or books when he cheats on Mitch and I just couldn't handle it. I'm hoping the series can pull me back in in the next one although I really just want Mitch to move on now,but kind of doubt that will happen. Mitch deserves a great guy who will love him back and that is not a jerk who is unapologetic about cheating on you. Really hoping the next book makes me like the series again.
I did enjoy some of the references that were made in this book as I did with the first in the series. I liked that we had more time with Keenan and Melissa. Sam definitely feels older. I just hope he actually becomes a good person that regrets doing bad things and apologizes for them like a real person or stops himself from doing them at all.
Spoiler Below Kind of...
Sam commits my biggest pet peeve in real life or books when he cheats on Mitch and I just couldn't handle it. I'm hoping the series can pull me back in in the next one although I really just want Mitch to move on now,but kind of doubt that will happen. Mitch deserves a great guy who will love him back and that is not a jerk who is unapologetic about cheating on you. Really hoping the next book makes me like the series again.
April 24, 2021
No. Just no. I'm sorry I can't get behind cheating in any way shape or form. I don't care if this is teen angst. I don't care that the author is trying to establish further this love triangle thing. It's fine as long as the MC hasn't committed to either choice. But this behind the back, awful choices, no! I don't know if I want to read the rest of this series. It's well written, but I just don't like the choices that Sam is making. I'm sure, me being me, I'll eventually read the rest of the series just to have read it, but I don't know if I'll be able to wipe clear the stain this book leaves for Sam with me.
August 14, 2014
Poor Sam. And poor me. I was reading along, loving every minute of Perie Wolford’s Turning 17, and suddenly it was over! And I wanted more. This is the sequel to Turning 16, in which Sam, you guessed it, turned 16. That book was very loosely based on the John Hughes films of the 1980s. In Turning 17, Perie pays homage to Dirty Dancing.
Sam has a birthday curse. Whenever someone wishes him a Happy Birthday, something terrible happens to him. While serving on the wait staff at a summer resort less than an hour from his home, the thing that goes wrong most frequently is that dishes and glasses get broken. Many of them.
Since his last birthday, Sam’s boyfriend has moved to Boston, and they speak on the phone daily, but it is hard to keep their relationship going. And Jake is always there, it seems. Jake, Sam’s crush from forever. He knows Jake flirts with him sometimes, and he also knows that Jake won’t come out and risk the support of his family and the wrath of his football teammates.
Sam’s birthday weekend is spent working at the resort. His cousin is getting married there, and there is a dance contest as well. All on the same weekend. Sam and his BFF Melissa really need to win the dance contests because they need the (unrealistically high amount of) prize money to help pay for college. Of course, because it’s Sam’s birthday that all falls apart. He never mastered the lift anyway.
Jake turns up for the weekend, and Eric, one of the other servers, makes it clear that he is gay and interested in Sam. What’s a fairly innocent young man to do when faced with temptation everywhere he turns? Jump in, of course. Eric introduces Sam to drinking, smoking, lying, stealing, and what to do with someone else’s erection! Jake decides to help Sam learn the dance routine. Young, virile bodies pressed together like that? Bound to be trouble. No wonder Sam hasn’t been able to tell Mitch that he loves him.
Sam has a boyfriend who loves him. He has a crush who, from all indications, likes him back. He has a friend/partner in crime leading him down the road to the life of a petty criminal. He has a BFF who is mad at him. He has parents who will pay for college only if he goes to one and majors in something of which they approve. So much to deal with. Sam deals with it all so well. With a sense of humor and a clear knowledge of who he is and an almost clear knowledge of what he wants. He knows where he wants to go, he just has to figure out how he’s going to get there and who will be at his side when he does.
I just love Sam, and everyone around him, but Sam. Wow. Mr. Wolford could pay homage to The Shining next and have Sam murder his family, and I would still love him. He is every teen. Gay, straight, bi, trans, cis, male or female. All teens struggle with the same questions and insecurities that Sam does. They are all faced with choices that seem life altering at the time. Everything is just so much more for teenagers. Perie Wolford captures that in this lovely series. These stories are a treat to read. I can’t wait to read about Sam’s birthday next year. At college. Free from adult supervision. Take the opportunity to get caught up before then. Read Turning 16 and Turning 17 before Turning 18 comes out in October. You won’t regret it.
Sam has a birthday curse. Whenever someone wishes him a Happy Birthday, something terrible happens to him. While serving on the wait staff at a summer resort less than an hour from his home, the thing that goes wrong most frequently is that dishes and glasses get broken. Many of them.
Since his last birthday, Sam’s boyfriend has moved to Boston, and they speak on the phone daily, but it is hard to keep their relationship going. And Jake is always there, it seems. Jake, Sam’s crush from forever. He knows Jake flirts with him sometimes, and he also knows that Jake won’t come out and risk the support of his family and the wrath of his football teammates.
Sam’s birthday weekend is spent working at the resort. His cousin is getting married there, and there is a dance contest as well. All on the same weekend. Sam and his BFF Melissa really need to win the dance contests because they need the (unrealistically high amount of) prize money to help pay for college. Of course, because it’s Sam’s birthday that all falls apart. He never mastered the lift anyway.
Jake turns up for the weekend, and Eric, one of the other servers, makes it clear that he is gay and interested in Sam. What’s a fairly innocent young man to do when faced with temptation everywhere he turns? Jump in, of course. Eric introduces Sam to drinking, smoking, lying, stealing, and what to do with someone else’s erection! Jake decides to help Sam learn the dance routine. Young, virile bodies pressed together like that? Bound to be trouble. No wonder Sam hasn’t been able to tell Mitch that he loves him.
Sam has a boyfriend who loves him. He has a crush who, from all indications, likes him back. He has a friend/partner in crime leading him down the road to the life of a petty criminal. He has a BFF who is mad at him. He has parents who will pay for college only if he goes to one and majors in something of which they approve. So much to deal with. Sam deals with it all so well. With a sense of humor and a clear knowledge of who he is and an almost clear knowledge of what he wants. He knows where he wants to go, he just has to figure out how he’s going to get there and who will be at his side when he does.
I just love Sam, and everyone around him, but Sam. Wow. Mr. Wolford could pay homage to The Shining next and have Sam murder his family, and I would still love him. He is every teen. Gay, straight, bi, trans, cis, male or female. All teens struggle with the same questions and insecurities that Sam does. They are all faced with choices that seem life altering at the time. Everything is just so much more for teenagers. Perie Wolford captures that in this lovely series. These stories are a treat to read. I can’t wait to read about Sam’s birthday next year. At college. Free from adult supervision. Take the opportunity to get caught up before then. Read Turning 16 and Turning 17 before Turning 18 comes out in October. You won’t regret it.
May 21, 2017
More fun and drama
Sam sure knows how to have an adventurous birthday week. Once again the drama finds him. Whether it is in a closet, a boat house or a hill top, Sam has all the boys chasing after him. Meanwhile, Mitch is off at Film school. 3.5 for a proper dance-off.
Sam sure knows how to have an adventurous birthday week. Once again the drama finds him. Whether it is in a closet, a boat house or a hill top, Sam has all the boys chasing after him. Meanwhile, Mitch is off at Film school. 3.5 for a proper dance-off.
February 13, 2018
While I enjoy more erotic scenarios than are generally offered in young adult romances, this book was so well written and featured such delicious sexual tension that I found the read very satisfying on all levels.
One of the more noteworthy qualities of this book, which is a sequel, is that it was a complete departure from the first book. Rather than following the same formula as the first, the sequel depicted characters that have grown and changed, were progressing from school to work, were struggling with separating from their parents. They are depicted making very realistic and heartbreaking mistakes on their quest for earning their independence and establishing their identities as adults.
Kudos to the author for his remarkable insight and excellent writing. I was brought right back to that time in my life while I read...but thankfully, I didn't have to stay there!
One of the more noteworthy qualities of this book, which is a sequel, is that it was a complete departure from the first book. Rather than following the same formula as the first, the sequel depicted characters that have grown and changed, were progressing from school to work, were struggling with separating from their parents. They are depicted making very realistic and heartbreaking mistakes on their quest for earning their independence and establishing their identities as adults.
Kudos to the author for his remarkable insight and excellent writing. I was brought right back to that time in my life while I read...but thankfully, I didn't have to stay there!
July 25, 2014
The second book of the Turning 16 series...
It's Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Release Day!!!!!
Buy Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Turning-17-16-B...
My Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars
Perie Wolford brings back Sam and he's in big trouble: a birthday's coming up. He's Turning 17! Sam's working hard to make sure nobody remembers his birthday is coming, but who can stop people from greeting him Happy Birthday? Sam is lovable after all, and he is cute, and clumsy and is just - Sam.
Check out the rest of the review and find out some juicy bits from guest blogger, Perie Wolford!
http://www.multitaskingmommas.com/201...
It's Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Release Day!!!!!
Buy Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Turning-17-16-B...
My Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars
Perie Wolford brings back Sam and he's in big trouble: a birthday's coming up. He's Turning 17! Sam's working hard to make sure nobody remembers his birthday is coming, but who can stop people from greeting him Happy Birthday? Sam is lovable after all, and he is cute, and clumsy and is just - Sam.
Check out the rest of the review and find out some juicy bits from guest blogger, Perie Wolford!
http://www.multitaskingmommas.com/201...
August 2, 2014
I wanted to give it a 4-star only, as the pages were getting shorter (I hope this does not mean that Turning 18 would be just 70 pages??!!). However, that aside, this was a fun book to read. Seriously, I could not remember much of Sam and Mitch or Sam and Jake. It was somehow bad to just ditch Mitch in this book by assuming that he went away... How easy / cheap way to write a character out of the picture, with no apparent, concrete reason. Still, this book packed good punches and it was an amazing read to find a book that gives hope to gay characters in love.
June 19, 2016
The first book in this series was so good, but this one...
I just wanted to strangle the main character after every stupid decision.
WTF? Why would you? How could you?
It was so frustrating!! UGH
I just wanted to strangle the main character after every stupid decision.
WTF? Why would you? How could you?
It was so frustrating!! UGH
June 21, 2017
The only thing I can say is "WTF did I just read?!".
The main character has proven himself to be a cheating scum, a shitty friend and a whore.
I advise everyone to stop at Book 1, because Book 2 of this series is really not worth reading.
The main character has proven himself to be a cheating scum, a shitty friend and a whore.
I advise everyone to stop at Book 1, because Book 2 of this series is really not worth reading.
August 4, 2014
I'm sorry but no. The MC is a total dick. I felt so frustrated after this book. It makes cheating seem likes OK. I HATE THIS BOOK.
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September 30, 2017
The first story was cute and funny. This one was just annoying. Sam is an ass and a cheater. Not sure if I'll be giving him a second chance or not.
November 25, 2015
I love this book to!!!!!!!!
March 22, 2021
I love it ⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of my favorite quotes from the book:
“… I wish whatever feelings I have for Jake could be washed away just as easy as the smell of him on that shirt, but, unfortunately, such a washing machine has yet to be invented…”
Note: I can relate to the end of chapter 2 – if you know what I mean 😏
One of my favorite quotes from the book:
“… I wish whatever feelings I have for Jake could be washed away just as easy as the smell of him on that shirt, but, unfortunately, such a washing machine has yet to be invented…”
Note: I can relate to the end of chapter 2 – if you know what I mean 😏
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April 24, 2018
Sam is such a little asshole, I just want to shake him.
November 28, 2018
4.5 stars
February 27, 2021
WtF Sam? Instead of maturing over the past year, he has become selfish, uncaring, heartless, and just unlikable. Oh, and a lying serial cheater. Ugh. What a disappointment.
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February 3, 2017
I loved the prequel, Sam Dorsey and His Sixteen Candles, due to its cute romanticism and strong supporting characters. However, from book to book, the protagonist morphs from a selfish person who we thought learned his lesson to a remarkably unlikable character whose "story" is simply a rationalization of his utter distastefulness and egocentrism. I will try reading the third book because I bought the triple edition, but I am not sure that things can turn around. Maybe they will given the stark contrast between the first and second books.
October 5, 2014
I am torn on how to rate this book. On one hand, the mishaps and the Dirty Dancing references surrounding Sam's birthday were great and I loved it. But on the other hand, I hated that Mitch was MIA, having moved to Boston, and that Jake and Eric came between them. I will definitely read the next book, because I enjoy the author's writing style and because I'm holding out hope for a HEA for Sam and Mitch.
July 31, 2014
I don't know how I feel about this book. It disappointed me but there were parts I enjoyed. It just did not have the same cute grab that the first one did. I adored the Turning 16 but most of Turning 17 made me sad. I understand the MC is only 17 but his selfishness in this book was upsetting. With that said, I am still patiently waiting for Turning 18 in hopes that this series will redeem itself.
October 28, 2016
Very enjoyable sequel to SAM DORSEY AND HIS SIXTEEN CANDLES. Continuing the life troubles of Sam Dorsey during the summer vacation before starting college. The trials of boyfriend choices and disappointment of best friends. Sometime heart warming, funny and at other times heartbreaking. I am anxious to read book #3.1.
March 23, 2015
I was happy to read more about Sam, just like a friend. The writing is fluid and fun: a pleasure!
Jake and Mitch were there as well. The emotions are real. Once again: a quick nice read.
Jake and Mitch were there as well. The emotions are real. Once again: a quick nice read.
July 20, 2015
I love this Series. Only can recommend it
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