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Jade #1.5
Garret
My life is nothing but rules. Rules for how I act. How I dress. Who I date. Who my friends are. I hate the rules and yet I keep following them. Until I met Jade. Being with her is forbidden. She’s not one of us. She’s not allowed in my world. But I don’t care. She’s different and I like her and I want her. And the fact that she wants nothing to do with me makes me want her even more.
But my father won’t allow it. Neither will the people around me. Being with Jade means making deals, blackmail, bribes – whatever it takes to keep my relationship with her a secret.
Jade has no idea what my life is like. She doesn’t know the rules. She doesn’t know about my family and what they’re involved in. And although I can’t tell her all my secrets, there’s one rule she must know: Never ask questions. It’s a rule that I live by. Because in my world, knowing the answers can get you killed.
But my father won’t allow it. Neither will the people around me. Being with Jade means making deals, blackmail, bribes – whatever it takes to keep my relationship with her a secret.
Jade has no idea what my life is like. She doesn’t know the rules. She doesn’t know about my family and what they’re involved in. And although I can’t tell her all my secrets, there’s one rule she must know: Never ask questions. It’s a rule that I live by. Because in my world, knowing the answers can get you killed.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2014
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Allie Everhart
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September 22, 2014
I definitely want to see another book!!
I loved reading this from Garrett's point of view! I would have every book written in his pov if I had my choice. Please please please write at least one more!!
I loved reading this from Garrett's point of view! I would have every book written in his pov if I had my choice. Please please please write at least one more!!
April 15, 2018
Though I loved 'Choosing You' (Jade, #1), I had a hard time with this retelling from Garrett's point of view. It was more like a 2-2.5 star book for me, but my love for the series and the characters bumped it up to 3 here.
This book tells the *entirety* of 'Choosing You' from Garrett's point of view. All of it. Every single scene and interaction. Plus all of Garrett's family/social circle drama that he has going on on the side. It's honestly exhausting.
I LOVED seeing how Garrett sees Jade and how he comes to understand her actions, habits, and knee-jerk reactions. It's so lovely to see his affection grow for her. However, all of this gets bogged down by repetition, both of all of the details of the first book (word for word) as well as his own thoughts. I can't tell you how many times he has the same thoughts go through his mind -- about Jade or his family situation -- and how they're constantly repeated throughout the novel. This book could've been a short story or a novella had it not been for the constant repetition.
There are definitely some gold nuggets in here (especially when it comes to Garrett, as he's not as innocent or altruistic as he seems in 'Choosing You' -- he's actually slightly terrible when Jade first meets him), but I'm not sure they were worth slogging through the same story again. But hopefully some of these nuggets and insights pay off later in the series.
This book tells the *entirety* of 'Choosing You' from Garrett's point of view. All of it. Every single scene and interaction. Plus all of Garrett's family/social circle drama that he has going on on the side. It's honestly exhausting.
I LOVED seeing how Garrett sees Jade and how he comes to understand her actions, habits, and knee-jerk reactions. It's so lovely to see his affection grow for her. However, all of this gets bogged down by repetition, both of all of the details of the first book (word for word) as well as his own thoughts. I can't tell you how many times he has the same thoughts go through his mind -- about Jade or his family situation -- and how they're constantly repeated throughout the novel. This book could've been a short story or a novella had it not been for the constant repetition.
There are definitely some gold nuggets in here (especially when it comes to Garrett, as he's not as innocent or altruistic as he seems in 'Choosing You' -- he's actually slightly terrible when Jade first meets him), but I'm not sure they were worth slogging through the same story again. But hopefully some of these nuggets and insights pay off later in the series.
September 18, 2015
I loved Garret's POV. Getting inside his head offered a different view and different insight on the story as it unfolds. On his end I was more able to see the parental dynamics between him and Pearce. Again...I can't believe Pearce has become so cold...hopefully there's a warm place left inside his heart somewhere.
Looking forward to the other books.
Looking forward to the other books.
September 14, 2020
** 3.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐💫 **
It was nice to read Garret's side of things. I wish we would have his POV in all installments of the series. In Garret, we got to learn more about his struggles with alcohol, of the difficult relationship with his father/family and also a few other things I would have preferred to not have any knowledge of. Such as details of his relationships and sex life with Sadie and other girls but specially with Sadie. Also, we got to see that he lied/omitted a lot more in Choosing You and we did not know about. However, we also got to read his feelings for Jade flourishing and follow him as he became a better person.
It was nice to read Garret's side of things. I wish we would have his POV in all installments of the series. In Garret, we got to learn more about his struggles with alcohol, of the difficult relationship with his father/family and also a few other things I would have preferred to not have any knowledge of. Such as details of his relationships and sex life with Sadie and other girls but specially with Sadie. Also, we got to see that he lied/omitted a lot more in Choosing You and we did not know about. However, we also got to read his feelings for Jade flourishing and follow him as he became a better person.
March 10, 2020
This is the same story as Choosing You (Jade #1), but from Garret's perspective.
June 23, 2015
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So I finished the first book pretty late and tried to sleep afterwards. Except that was pretty much impossible, and I ended up having to grab this one and get little to no sleep.
This is everything that happened in Choosing You, but from Garret's point of view. If you've read the first book, then you already know he's pretty freaking awesome. Getting to see the story told from his perspective really just helped me love him more than I already did.
The biggest issue is that there is a lot of repetitious story line. Sometimes it felt like she just copied and pasted paragraphs from Jade's point of view but changed the name to Garret. Although there are some new scenes, and those were definitely worth the read.
I think it would be pretty awesome to read more of the story line this way though.
So I finished the first book pretty late and tried to sleep afterwards. Except that was pretty much impossible, and I ended up having to grab this one and get little to no sleep.
This is everything that happened in Choosing You, but from Garret's point of view. If you've read the first book, then you already know he's pretty freaking awesome. Getting to see the story told from his perspective really just helped me love him more than I already did.
The biggest issue is that there is a lot of repetitious story line. Sometimes it felt like she just copied and pasted paragraphs from Jade's point of view but changed the name to Garret. Although there are some new scenes, and those were definitely worth the read.
I think it would be pretty awesome to read more of the story line this way though.
March 22, 2016
If you have read the first book in this series then you seriously don't need to read this book. It is an exact duplicate of the first book by told from Garret's POV. There is nothing I hate more than when an author does this. I skipped so many pages because I had already read 80% if not more of this book already. There wasn't enough extra in this book to waste your money or time. I can usually read a book very quickly but I just kept getting distracted by other things because this book just couldn't keep me interested. If you want to give both sides of a POV do it in the same book instead of wasting people's money to read to much repeated dialogue.
September 25, 2014
Love Garret's book!
I love this series and when I found out Ms. Everhart decided to write a book from Garret's POV, I was excited!! It runs parallel with the first book! Awesome reading his POV! It gave us so much more insight into his actions and his reasoning! You will definitely want to read this if you have read the series! I would definitely love to read more of Garret's POV from any of the other books! Can't wait t for the next book!
I love this series and when I found out Ms. Everhart decided to write a book from Garret's POV, I was excited!! It runs parallel with the first book! Awesome reading his POV! It gave us so much more insight into his actions and his reasoning! You will definitely want to read this if you have read the series! I would definitely love to read more of Garret's POV from any of the other books! Can't wait t for the next book!
October 4, 2014
Wow! Normally I am not a fan of people writing the same book but in a different perspective but for this series I am all for it! The mystery behind Garrett's dads "work" is exciting to read about and I felt like we got a lot more backstory this time around. Definitely recommend this series to anyone who enjoys romance. The only thing I ask is add some more steam ;)
February 14, 2017
It was alright. I like reading contemporary romance books from the male perspective, but this one didn't have enough extra content. It was literally the exact same book with all the same dialog. There was maybe half a page worth of new dialog in total.
I still liked seeing things from his pov, I just would have liked more.
I still liked seeing things from his pov, I just would have liked more.
July 15, 2016
Oh Garrett!!
While I love reading a story from both characters point of view, Garrett might have outdid them all!
I absolutely loved reading Choosing You from Garrett's view! The added information, the first hand knowledge that Garrett truly does fall for Jade! Absolutely wonderfully written!
While I love reading a story from both characters point of view, Garrett might have outdid them all!
I absolutely loved reading Choosing You from Garrett's view! The added information, the first hand knowledge that Garrett truly does fall for Jade! Absolutely wonderfully written!
October 4, 2014
More from Garrett side.
I loved hearing Garrett side of everything. it give u a different perspective on him and how he reacts to everything that is thrown at him. I love love to have his side of all of the books, but I know that's to ask for.
I loved hearing Garrett side of everything. it give u a different perspective on him and how he reacts to everything that is thrown at him. I love love to have his side of all of the books, but I know that's to ask for.
December 20, 2014
I'm a sucker for dual perspectives. So I loved it. And I would read every single book from Garret's point of view. And now I really want to re-read them all...
and because of this book I did! Crazy read-aholic- that's me! Read them twice in one year!
and because of this book I did! Crazy read-aholic- that's me! Read them twice in one year!
October 16, 2014
Sigh
this has been one of my most favorite couples. Garrett's POV made me love him even more. Allie has given so many dimensions to these characters and this story. I would love to get Garrett's POV on all the books in this series
this has been one of my most favorite couples. Garrett's POV made me love him even more. Allie has given so many dimensions to these characters and this story. I would love to get Garrett's POV on all the books in this series
February 19, 2019
loved the book. writing was ok but love the story. i would love to read all four main story lines from garrets point of view. its refreshing to read both sides of the story to know what the characters are going through and thinking. allie everhart please do all four from his pov.
April 26, 2015
Garret
It was amazing having the book in his view because it comes and says how much he loves jade and that he really would do everything for her only it could of been a bit longer to finish the conference
It was amazing having the book in his view because it comes and says how much he loves jade and that he really would do everything for her only it could of been a bit longer to finish the conference
September 20, 2014
Love this point of view!! It filled in a lot of blanks from jades point of view. I would defiantly read other books in Garret's point of view! Great job on the whole series!!
November 5, 2014
This book was so good! Please write the rest of the books in Garret's point of view. It was so nice being able to read both Jade and Garret's sides. Please write more!
October 2, 2014
Interesting to read Garret's POV.
October 15, 2014
I want more of Garrets point of view and I know the new books will but I would have liked if all the books were from both point of views.
November 29, 2021
Loved ❤️ reading Garrets side. But wished there was more.
November 19, 2014
I loved Garrets point of view
I would love to read more of any of the books in his point of view!!!!! in love with this series!
I would love to read more of any of the books in his point of view!!!!! in love with this series!
November 24, 2014
There was no exciting parts, it felt like everything was repeated. Still liked it but not loved it. Excited for book 7 though!
April 17, 2019
College drama.
Ex drama.
Must read series in order as continuing story through series.
Ex drama.
Must read series in order as continuing story through series.
February 11, 2015
Its really important to read this after choosing you. It gives needed background on Garret & his family.
February 22, 2016
Love, love, love
Great book. Loved reading Garrets side. It would be great to read Garrets side to every Jade book! Would read every one.
Great book. Loved reading Garrets side. It would be great to read Garrets side to every Jade book! Would read every one.
February 27, 2016
Very repetitive of Knowing you especially if you read this right after. Most dialogue is just repeated, so I found myself just skimming through.
June 6, 2016
Why do I get the feeling things aren't going to be so easy as Garret is thinking?
I'm so reading the next book as soon as I'm done writing the review!
More Jade and Garret please
I'm so reading the next book as soon as I'm done writing the review!
More Jade and Garret please
April 5, 2016
i love how for most part this could b a standalone ...most authors dont write alt pov books like that
November 22, 2014
Review to come.
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