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47 Things
***CONTENT WARNING*** New Adult Standalone Romance for ages 18+ due to sex scenes and adult situations.
"What's your name, sweetheart?"....
That was the first thing. I wasn't his sweetheart, and he should have already known my name. But, that was the moment I became caught in Tyler Lohan's sight. He was wonderful and complicated, and I'd spent my life trying to hate him for being the golden boy who had everything so easy. However, as with all things, Tyler wasn’t the person he appeared to be from the outside, and once I saw him – the real him – I fell, and I don’t think I ever got back up.
There would be a total of forty-seven things that sucked me into Tyler's life then forced me away. Forty-seven things that ruined me forever.
Forty-seven was never going to be enough.
There was no number great enough...
47 Things. A standalone new adult romance that follows a couple as they come to terms with falling love in a world they can't control, and the certainty of the inevitable.
"What's your name, sweetheart?"....
That was the first thing. I wasn't his sweetheart, and he should have already known my name. But, that was the moment I became caught in Tyler Lohan's sight. He was wonderful and complicated, and I'd spent my life trying to hate him for being the golden boy who had everything so easy. However, as with all things, Tyler wasn’t the person he appeared to be from the outside, and once I saw him – the real him – I fell, and I don’t think I ever got back up.
There would be a total of forty-seven things that sucked me into Tyler's life then forced me away. Forty-seven things that ruined me forever.
Forty-seven was never going to be enough.
There was no number great enough...
47 Things. A standalone new adult romance that follows a couple as they come to terms with falling love in a world they can't control, and the certainty of the inevitable.
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About the author
Lilliana Anderson
78 books1,176 followersBestselling Author of the Beautiful Series, Drawn and 47 Things, Lilliana has always loved to read and write, considering it the best form of escapism that the world has to offer.
Australian born and bred, she writes New Adult Romance revolving around her authentically Aussie characters with all the quirks you’d expect from those born Down Under.
Lilliana feels that the world should see Australia for more than just it's outback and tries to show characters in a city and suburban setting.
When she isn't writing, she wears the hat of 'wife and mother' to her husband and four children.
Before Lilliana turned to writing, she worked in a variety of industries and studied humanities and communications before transferring to commerce/law at university.
Originally from Sydney's Western suburbs, she currently lives a fairly quiet life in suburban Melbourne.
Australian born and bred, she writes New Adult Romance revolving around her authentically Aussie characters with all the quirks you’d expect from those born Down Under.
Lilliana feels that the world should see Australia for more than just it's outback and tries to show characters in a city and suburban setting.
When she isn't writing, she wears the hat of 'wife and mother' to her husband and four children.
Before Lilliana turned to writing, she worked in a variety of industries and studied humanities and communications before transferring to commerce/law at university.
Originally from Sydney's Western suburbs, she currently lives a fairly quiet life in suburban Melbourne.
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August 5, 2015
2.5 ~ 2.75 Stars
I really enjoyed the first half of this book as the cynical Sara falls for the golden boy Tyler. The two are from the same hometown but never spoke to one another prior. Aside from Tyler calling Sara “Sweetheart” this was a good beginning and I was liking the book. The author adds mystery to the mix as Tyler disappears a lot on Sara and won’t say why.
”It’s like he needs to go walk-about every few months. He’ll come back though, he always does.”
The author waits until 60 percent in the story to reveal that this is a .
Thereafter, the book clicked on every cliché imaginable in this type of story:
Overall, I would have liked the story to take a more creative direction than where the author went because the writing was actually pretty good.
I really enjoyed the first half of this book as the cynical Sara falls for the golden boy Tyler. The two are from the same hometown but never spoke to one another prior. Aside from Tyler calling Sara “Sweetheart” this was a good beginning and I was liking the book. The author adds mystery to the mix as Tyler disappears a lot on Sara and won’t say why.
”It’s like he needs to go walk-about every few months. He’ll come back though, he always does.”
The author waits until 60 percent in the story to reveal that this is a .
Thereafter, the book clicked on every cliché imaginable in this type of story:
Overall, I would have liked the story to take a more creative direction than where the author went because the writing was actually pretty good.
August 4, 2015
4.5 stars.
feeling a bit speechless after finishing this one. it was such a gorgeous story. beautiful and yet sad. it's the type of love story i adore reading. maybe it breaks you at certain points but it was worth it. this book also has such an authentic aussie feel to it, right down to the dirt biking at menai (hometown shout out!)
i don't want to say much else because for me this is one of those books best enjoyed without reading too many reviews, just jump in and go for it.
the story of sarah and tyler will stay with me long after reading, not only is the storyline something we don't often see but it's very much real life at it's heart. it's a journey that will maybe put things into perspective for a lot of readers.
courage, bravery, hope. you can't ask for more. it's passionate and at times sweet and light hearted. heartbreaking yet heartwarming. this one hits the mark at every turn.
feeling a bit speechless after finishing this one. it was such a gorgeous story. beautiful and yet sad. it's the type of love story i adore reading. maybe it breaks you at certain points but it was worth it. this book also has such an authentic aussie feel to it, right down to the dirt biking at menai (hometown shout out!)
i don't want to say much else because for me this is one of those books best enjoyed without reading too many reviews, just jump in and go for it.
the story of sarah and tyler will stay with me long after reading, not only is the storyline something we don't often see but it's very much real life at it's heart. it's a journey that will maybe put things into perspective for a lot of readers.
courage, bravery, hope. you can't ask for more. it's passionate and at times sweet and light hearted. heartbreaking yet heartwarming. this one hits the mark at every turn.
July 26, 2015
Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
At a loss for words on how to write a review for this good and awesome love story. I wish the author would have warned me about the ugly cry I would experience while reading. Lol. Tyler and Sarah' romance/ story is heartbreakingly ( yes I just made up a word.) beautiful. I love the Epilogue and I had a feeling it would end like that. It's an ending unlike anything I've read before and had me grinning from ear to ear............
Full review to come soon after I collect my thoughts some more.
At a loss for words on how to write a review for this good and awesome love story. I wish the author would have warned me about the ugly cry I would experience while reading. Lol. Tyler and Sarah' romance/ story is heartbreakingly ( yes I just made up a word.) beautiful. I love the Epilogue and I had a feeling it would end like that. It's an ending unlike anything I've read before and had me grinning from ear to ear............
Full review to come soon after I collect my thoughts some more.
August 10, 2015
This is such a sweet story about two people who have known each other all their lives but don’t ‘connect’ until their final year of college.
Tyler is from Sarah’s hometown. She had always convinced herself that she does not like him and that he has such an easy life. After these two literally collide on the footpath one day she realises that her assumptions about him are completely wrong.
Tyler is hiding something though, where does he go when he does his disappearing act? Sometimes it is for weeks at a time. He is very reluctant to open himself up completely to Sarah, he knows she will eventually be hurt.
This a beautiful story of living in the moment, appreciating every day as if it was your last and above all, unconditional love.
I silently wept tears for this couple and feel all the better for reading this wonderful story.
Tyler is from Sarah’s hometown. She had always convinced herself that she does not like him and that he has such an easy life. After these two literally collide on the footpath one day she realises that her assumptions about him are completely wrong.
Tyler is hiding something though, where does he go when he does his disappearing act? Sometimes it is for weeks at a time. He is very reluctant to open himself up completely to Sarah, he knows she will eventually be hurt.
This a beautiful story of living in the moment, appreciating every day as if it was your last and above all, unconditional love.
I silently wept tears for this couple and feel all the better for reading this wonderful story.
November 22, 2015
Had potential but...
He shaves her leg that had been in a cast for 6 weeks then tells her to lie back in the dirty, hairy water and proceeds to pour water over her head to wash her hair. With dirty, hairy water. I'm already so grossed out. Then he gets her out of the tub and puts her walking boot on, then picks her up and pushes her back into the door and wraps her legs around his waist. But...how? She has the dumb boot on. Isn't it heavy? Doesn't it pull her leg down? Doesn't it hurt her recently healed foot?
It's the little things, the small details that trip me up and often keep me from finishing a book.
Dnf at 38%
He shaves her leg that had been in a cast for 6 weeks then tells her to lie back in the dirty, hairy water and proceeds to pour water over her head to wash her hair. With dirty, hairy water. I'm already so grossed out. Then he gets her out of the tub and puts her walking boot on, then picks her up and pushes her back into the door and wraps her legs around his waist. But...how? She has the dumb boot on. Isn't it heavy? Doesn't it pull her leg down? Doesn't it hurt her recently healed foot?
It's the little things, the small details that trip me up and often keep me from finishing a book.
Dnf at 38%
no-way-jose
November 15, 2015NOT A REVIEW
Please, ONE movie is just from 13 years ago and the other is from almost 40 years ago. I don't have a short memory. I bet many readers here don't either. Probably the author made some changes, but, still ridiculous. And like some reviewers stated, label the book the correct way. Not everybody wants to read this kind of story. I loved the movies btw.
Please, ONE movie is just from 13 years ago and the other is from almost 40 years ago. I don't have a short memory. I bet many readers here don't either. Probably the author made some changes, but, still ridiculous. And like some reviewers stated, label the book the correct way. Not everybody wants to read this kind of story. I loved the movies btw.
August 5, 2015
*Contains spoilers*
I really wanted to like this book. Firstly, because I spent money on it, even if it was only $0.99. Secondly, it's Australian, and I have been hanging to get my hands on a well-written Australian novel. 47 Things wasn't it, however.
The main reason why I didn't enjoy this book was because of Sarah, the main character. She aggravated me to the extreme. In the beginning, all she could rave on about was how much she hated Tyler. Yeah, yeah; we get you "hate" the guy. Hate him because he gets "everything" in life so easily. This bitch was just so darn judgmental! Constantly bitching and moaning about Tyler and how he "appears" to live his life. Making assumptions is all she seemed to do. And repeatedly went on about it. Shut up already! It was so clear that she was jealous, amongst being shallow and judgmental. I mean come on, she went so far as to go to a Uni the furthest away from her parents because it was "so horrible" living on a farm with loving parents. Not to mention, changed her entire appearance, even went as far as to get laser eye surgery so she didn't need to wear glasses anymore because apparently she didn't like being seen as a nerd. What the fuck! At least Tyler remained true to himself, you hypocritical bitch. And please, stop talking about your "chocolate brown curls" that you used to hate but now know how to contain. I don't give a toss.
Half of Chapter 4 was about Sarah doing the mundane tasks of the morning after waking up—where there were several paragraphs explaining how her arm was numb, so she moved it around a bit until she felt pins and needles, and then moved it around some more until she felt her arm return to normal—right down to the most boring and unnecessary details from her trip from the couch to her bathroom, and then even more torturous details about how she looked and how she brushed her teeth and washed her face and blah blah blah. I don't care!
I did not feel the chemistry or connection between Tyler and Sarah. They've known each other since they were young, but never actually spoken until this day, and then suddenly Tyler won't leave her side? Fair enough it was his fault (kinda) that she broke her ankle, but damn, there was no need for him to hang around for as long as he did nor care for Sarah as if she were completely incapable of doing anything for herself. It was so plainly obvious that it was just an "excuse" the author had to get these two characters together. There was nothing natural or unpredictable about it. It was forced.
Oh, and the overuse of "sweetheart" was annoying as fuck.
Everything between Tyler and Sarah, the things they did together, were as if they were straight off of Tumblr.
By the 23% mark, Tyler was already proposing that Sarah move in with him so that he could look after her. I was almost ready to DNF. She isn't dying for fuck sake, she's just got a banged up ankle! They've been talking for like a week or two and already Tyler was sleeping over.
"I have a spare room. You could stay with me until you're out of the cast. It'll only be for a few weeks."
"If you don't stay with me, I guess I'll just stay with you. This is probably a better arrangement anyway."
And again, I wanna say, why would anyone rationally feel this much need to help someone out this much after never conversing prior to the incident? It was all just moving at a very unrealistic and fast pace. Also, Tyler just sneaks into her apartment and sleeps on her couch. That's beyond weird, and definitely not right in my book.
There was a scene where they were watching a movie, and he placed a pillow over his lap...
"Sweetheart, you have a dirty mind. You said you normally watch TV until you fall asleep on the couch, so I'm assuming you like to watch it lying down. I'm just giving you a pillow. If you can't be a grown up and this is a problem, I can sit on the floor."
Um...it's got nothing to do with being a grown up or not. It's a pillow on his crotch! No normal person in this situation would find that appropriate. Not this early on in the "relationship/friendship."
There was also another scene where he was carrying her to bed, and she clung to him for dear life when he was trying to put her down.
"You'll leave if I let go."
Is she 21 or fucking 2? Jesus. Not to mention, only a week or so before, she was hating on the guy. Now she doesn't want him to leave?
"I can't believe I was so disgustingly clingy. I wasn't that girl before, why was I that girl now?"
You tell me, love. You tell me. Clingy and stupid.
"...This isn't just some guy I met in passing and clicked with. This is some guy that I've known for forever, but never been friends with. Then all of a sudden, I break my ankle and he's into me? It just doesn't make any sense."
Exactly, you bipolar woman!
The very first kissing scene wasn't far into the book either. And it was the most random of kisses ever. No build up or anythin'. It was abrupt and it lacked spark. Was a very piss weak kissing scene.
Tyler continues to treat Sarah as if she's a baby lamb with no control of its legs. Is Sarah a fucking invalid or something? No! Pretty sure she's capable of doing everything herself, even removing her own damn ankle cast! Just cliche and unnecessary bullshit. He even goes as far as to strip her of her clothing and place her in the bath...and shave her leg! Seriously? Good God. So pathetic. Is this supposed to show me how caring and sexy Tyler is? Because it failed, miserably. This was also there first "intimate" scene where Tyler feels her up in the bath. Lilliana Anderson royally sucks at writing sexually related scenes. It was cringe worthy. Every sexual encounter these characters had were pathetic. Kind of like a young teenager trying to write a sex scene for the first time and not actually knowing how.
Oh, and this is Sarah complimenting Tyler:
"I swear the gods spun you from golden thread and put the water from the most picturesque island on the planet in your irises."
LOL!
Then further into the book, comes Tyler's weird and random disappearances for indefinite periods of time. His best friend Alex knew of his secret, about why he was disappearing. Alex was dating Janesa as this point, Sarah's best friend. Alex won't tell Sarah about Tyler's secret, say's it's "not his secret to tell." But, he tells Janesa...
"I withheld sex until he told me. I wanted to tell you but once Alex explained Tyler kept it a secret so he could be normal for as long as possible. I knew he had to choose to tell you himself. I'm sorry."
Wow, really? Alex blabbed his best friends secret just because his fucking girlfriend was withholding sex? Great friendship, mate! First Alex tells Sarah it's not his secret to tell, and yet he goes and tells Janesa anyway? What a tool. And then Sarah was upset that Janesa didn't tell her after she found out. It was just fucking stupid. I felt sorry for Tyler in that moment.
Once Tyler's secret was finally out in the open, I wasn't all that shocked. Nor did I feel much sympathy or any kind of emotion. I was just not feeling these characters. Especially not the romance between Tyler and Sarah. I was withdrawn from it all, and therefore Tyler's horrible secret didn't leave me feeling much of anything. I think this was the moment where the author tried way too hard for us readers to connect with these two characters during Tyler's condition. There was, I'm guessing, supposed to be quite a few sweet but heart breaking moments, but none of it worked for me. I wasn't invested. And that was because the author started this book off terribly, and didn't give us enough time or build up between Tyler and Sarah. So I felt nothin'.
Tyler eventually asks Sarah to marry him...
"Because I want everything with you. I want to live my life with you as if my life isn't about to end. I want to stand before God and proclaim to the world that you are my perfect mate. I want you to be my forever."
What the fuck? That's a shit fucking reason. You're gonna marry a girl knowing full well you're willingly going to leave her as a widow? That's fucking selfish and cruel. And no matter how hard he tried to explain his reason, no matter how hard the author tried to sway us into understanding this, it just angered me more.
They got married. Tyler's condition worsened. Sarah stuck by him through it all; the author tried way too hard to try and make us see Sarah as this beautiful and loving character who stuck by her husband until the very end. But I didn't feel anything for Sarah. I truly hated her character, and nothing she said or did changed that. Tyler eventually dies, and it's supposed to be this gut-wrenching scene, I'm assuming I was "supposed" to cry...but nope. I wasn't affected. Maybe that makes me sound cold, but it is the authors job to bring out these emotions in people. If I'm not feeling anythin', then the author clearly did a shitty job. She didn't give us two likeable characters. She didn't give us time to connect with these two characters. She rushed everything. She completely bypassed the romance and the chemistry that was supposed to be between these two characters. It was all just one big fail.
This book had promise. I liked the idea of the plot line. But Lilliana Anderson just didn't do the idea justice; she didn't bring it to life. There was also way too many grammatical errors. Missing words and the wrong use of words. The writing style was also very juvenile. Incredibly disappointed in this book.
I'll end this review by posting the only two quotes I liked in 47 Things.
"Why does everything always have to end? [...] Because forever is really only a short while."
"It's funny how you can go through life, thinking and feeling as though you're completely invisible to all those around you, and then one thing happens that lets you know that you have, and always will be, completely visible - the invisibility you experienced was entirely in your head."
I really wanted to like this book. Firstly, because I spent money on it, even if it was only $0.99. Secondly, it's Australian, and I have been hanging to get my hands on a well-written Australian novel. 47 Things wasn't it, however.
The main reason why I didn't enjoy this book was because of Sarah, the main character. She aggravated me to the extreme. In the beginning, all she could rave on about was how much she hated Tyler. Yeah, yeah; we get you "hate" the guy. Hate him because he gets "everything" in life so easily. This bitch was just so darn judgmental! Constantly bitching and moaning about Tyler and how he "appears" to live his life. Making assumptions is all she seemed to do. And repeatedly went on about it. Shut up already! It was so clear that she was jealous, amongst being shallow and judgmental. I mean come on, she went so far as to go to a Uni the furthest away from her parents because it was "so horrible" living on a farm with loving parents. Not to mention, changed her entire appearance, even went as far as to get laser eye surgery so she didn't need to wear glasses anymore because apparently she didn't like being seen as a nerd. What the fuck! At least Tyler remained true to himself, you hypocritical bitch. And please, stop talking about your "chocolate brown curls" that you used to hate but now know how to contain. I don't give a toss.
Half of Chapter 4 was about Sarah doing the mundane tasks of the morning after waking up—where there were several paragraphs explaining how her arm was numb, so she moved it around a bit until she felt pins and needles, and then moved it around some more until she felt her arm return to normal—right down to the most boring and unnecessary details from her trip from the couch to her bathroom, and then even more torturous details about how she looked and how she brushed her teeth and washed her face and blah blah blah. I don't care!
I did not feel the chemistry or connection between Tyler and Sarah. They've known each other since they were young, but never actually spoken until this day, and then suddenly Tyler won't leave her side? Fair enough it was his fault (kinda) that she broke her ankle, but damn, there was no need for him to hang around for as long as he did nor care for Sarah as if she were completely incapable of doing anything for herself. It was so plainly obvious that it was just an "excuse" the author had to get these two characters together. There was nothing natural or unpredictable about it. It was forced.
Oh, and the overuse of "sweetheart" was annoying as fuck.
Everything between Tyler and Sarah, the things they did together, were as if they were straight off of Tumblr.
By the 23% mark, Tyler was already proposing that Sarah move in with him so that he could look after her. I was almost ready to DNF. She isn't dying for fuck sake, she's just got a banged up ankle! They've been talking for like a week or two and already Tyler was sleeping over.
"I have a spare room. You could stay with me until you're out of the cast. It'll only be for a few weeks."
"If you don't stay with me, I guess I'll just stay with you. This is probably a better arrangement anyway."
And again, I wanna say, why would anyone rationally feel this much need to help someone out this much after never conversing prior to the incident? It was all just moving at a very unrealistic and fast pace. Also, Tyler just sneaks into her apartment and sleeps on her couch. That's beyond weird, and definitely not right in my book.
There was a scene where they were watching a movie, and he placed a pillow over his lap...
"Sweetheart, you have a dirty mind. You said you normally watch TV until you fall asleep on the couch, so I'm assuming you like to watch it lying down. I'm just giving you a pillow. If you can't be a grown up and this is a problem, I can sit on the floor."
Um...it's got nothing to do with being a grown up or not. It's a pillow on his crotch! No normal person in this situation would find that appropriate. Not this early on in the "relationship/friendship."
There was also another scene where he was carrying her to bed, and she clung to him for dear life when he was trying to put her down.
"You'll leave if I let go."
Is she 21 or fucking 2? Jesus. Not to mention, only a week or so before, she was hating on the guy. Now she doesn't want him to leave?
"I can't believe I was so disgustingly clingy. I wasn't that girl before, why was I that girl now?"
You tell me, love. You tell me. Clingy and stupid.
"...This isn't just some guy I met in passing and clicked with. This is some guy that I've known for forever, but never been friends with. Then all of a sudden, I break my ankle and he's into me? It just doesn't make any sense."
Exactly, you bipolar woman!
The very first kissing scene wasn't far into the book either. And it was the most random of kisses ever. No build up or anythin'. It was abrupt and it lacked spark. Was a very piss weak kissing scene.
Tyler continues to treat Sarah as if she's a baby lamb with no control of its legs. Is Sarah a fucking invalid or something? No! Pretty sure she's capable of doing everything herself, even removing her own damn ankle cast! Just cliche and unnecessary bullshit. He even goes as far as to strip her of her clothing and place her in the bath...and shave her leg! Seriously? Good God. So pathetic. Is this supposed to show me how caring and sexy Tyler is? Because it failed, miserably. This was also there first "intimate" scene where Tyler feels her up in the bath. Lilliana Anderson royally sucks at writing sexually related scenes. It was cringe worthy. Every sexual encounter these characters had were pathetic. Kind of like a young teenager trying to write a sex scene for the first time and not actually knowing how.
Oh, and this is Sarah complimenting Tyler:
"I swear the gods spun you from golden thread and put the water from the most picturesque island on the planet in your irises."
LOL!
Then further into the book, comes Tyler's weird and random disappearances for indefinite periods of time. His best friend Alex knew of his secret, about why he was disappearing. Alex was dating Janesa as this point, Sarah's best friend. Alex won't tell Sarah about Tyler's secret, say's it's "not his secret to tell." But, he tells Janesa...
"I withheld sex until he told me. I wanted to tell you but once Alex explained Tyler kept it a secret so he could be normal for as long as possible. I knew he had to choose to tell you himself. I'm sorry."
Wow, really? Alex blabbed his best friends secret just because his fucking girlfriend was withholding sex? Great friendship, mate! First Alex tells Sarah it's not his secret to tell, and yet he goes and tells Janesa anyway? What a tool. And then Sarah was upset that Janesa didn't tell her after she found out. It was just fucking stupid. I felt sorry for Tyler in that moment.
Once Tyler's secret was finally out in the open, I wasn't all that shocked. Nor did I feel much sympathy or any kind of emotion. I was just not feeling these characters. Especially not the romance between Tyler and Sarah. I was withdrawn from it all, and therefore Tyler's horrible secret didn't leave me feeling much of anything. I think this was the moment where the author tried way too hard for us readers to connect with these two characters during Tyler's condition. There was, I'm guessing, supposed to be quite a few sweet but heart breaking moments, but none of it worked for me. I wasn't invested. And that was because the author started this book off terribly, and didn't give us enough time or build up between Tyler and Sarah. So I felt nothin'.
Tyler eventually asks Sarah to marry him...
"Because I want everything with you. I want to live my life with you as if my life isn't about to end. I want to stand before God and proclaim to the world that you are my perfect mate. I want you to be my forever."
What the fuck? That's a shit fucking reason. You're gonna marry a girl knowing full well you're willingly going to leave her as a widow? That's fucking selfish and cruel. And no matter how hard he tried to explain his reason, no matter how hard the author tried to sway us into understanding this, it just angered me more.
They got married. Tyler's condition worsened. Sarah stuck by him through it all; the author tried way too hard to try and make us see Sarah as this beautiful and loving character who stuck by her husband until the very end. But I didn't feel anything for Sarah. I truly hated her character, and nothing she said or did changed that. Tyler eventually dies, and it's supposed to be this gut-wrenching scene, I'm assuming I was "supposed" to cry...but nope. I wasn't affected. Maybe that makes me sound cold, but it is the authors job to bring out these emotions in people. If I'm not feeling anythin', then the author clearly did a shitty job. She didn't give us two likeable characters. She didn't give us time to connect with these two characters. She rushed everything. She completely bypassed the romance and the chemistry that was supposed to be between these two characters. It was all just one big fail.
This book had promise. I liked the idea of the plot line. But Lilliana Anderson just didn't do the idea justice; she didn't bring it to life. There was also way too many grammatical errors. Missing words and the wrong use of words. The writing style was also very juvenile. Incredibly disappointed in this book.
I'll end this review by posting the only two quotes I liked in 47 Things.
"Why does everything always have to end? [...] Because forever is really only a short while."
"It's funny how you can go through life, thinking and feeling as though you're completely invisible to all those around you, and then one thing happens that lets you know that you have, and always will be, completely visible - the invisibility you experienced was entirely in your head."
July 29, 2015
Recieved an ARC in exchange for a review.
Firstly i would like to thank Lilliana for giving me this gem of a book to review.. I devoured this book in one sitting, could not put it down. Sarah has known Tyler all there lives but she never thought he knew her, that all changes one fateful day when Tyler spits out his gum and Sarah trips and injures her ankle because of it, once he see's her his connection with her is undeniable. He offers to look after her and the story starts from there, the relationship is not an easy one as there is a something that Tyler is holding a big secret that could change everything. This story is such a heart wrenching beautiful love story that left me heartbroken and left me with a big lump in my throat. I haven't felt like this for a book in a while, i haven't read a book like this in a long time. I am so glad i grabbed onto this book because its one of those books that stay in your head for a long while after you read it. Ive read Lilliana's books before but this is by far my favourite, she really has out done herself this time. I recommend this beautiful story to everyone.
Firstly i would like to thank Lilliana for giving me this gem of a book to review.. I devoured this book in one sitting, could not put it down. Sarah has known Tyler all there lives but she never thought he knew her, that all changes one fateful day when Tyler spits out his gum and Sarah trips and injures her ankle because of it, once he see's her his connection with her is undeniable. He offers to look after her and the story starts from there, the relationship is not an easy one as there is a something that Tyler is holding a big secret that could change everything. This story is such a heart wrenching beautiful love story that left me heartbroken and left me with a big lump in my throat. I haven't felt like this for a book in a while, i haven't read a book like this in a long time. I am so glad i grabbed onto this book because its one of those books that stay in your head for a long while after you read it. Ive read Lilliana's books before but this is by far my favourite, she really has out done herself this time. I recommend this beautiful story to everyone.
February 29, 2016
SPOILER A>H>E>A>D
second book I have recently picked up that the partner/husband dies. I dont like these kind of reads - they are not for me. Unfortunately the blurb doesnt give you any indication of what is to come and it isn't until around 60% the author reveals the male character is going to die. So despite this being a reasonably well written story - I didnt like it. Became very cliched after that point.
I dont want to be sad when I pick up a book. I'd rather know when I read the blurb whats about to happen so I dont waste my time reading a story I am not going to like.
second book I have recently picked up that the partner/husband dies. I dont like these kind of reads - they are not for me. Unfortunately the blurb doesnt give you any indication of what is to come and it isn't until around 60% the author reveals the male character is going to die. So despite this being a reasonably well written story - I didnt like it. Became very cliched after that point.
I dont want to be sad when I pick up a book. I'd rather know when I read the blurb whats about to happen so I dont waste my time reading a story I am not going to like.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2015
4.5 star rating
Jeez, this was one emotional roller coaster! Holy crap, what a beautiful story between two amazing characters! I can't say enough about how this story touched me.
Full review to be written soon...
Jeez, this was one emotional roller coaster! Holy crap, what a beautiful story between two amazing characters! I can't say enough about how this story touched me.
Full review to be written soon...
August 6, 2015
5 freaking awesome stars, 1 hour of freaking ugly cry & the most wonderful, beautiful epilogue.
July 30, 2015
This is a book that touched my heart and soul for purely personal reasons that I won't say because that would give parts of the story away, but as the author says at the beginning prepare yourselves you will need tissues lots and lots of tissues. This is the story of Sarah amdTyler, two people from the same town who never spoke until they bump into each other in college, two people who seem so very different with little in common. However this is the start of a epic love that will make you laugh and cry, scream and shout, rejoice and despair and I loved every second that spent with these two young lovers. Tyler, what can I say about Tyler, he's deep and intense, sweet and loving, funny and adventurous, reading his thoughts at the end I fell in love with him all over again. Sarah may not seem it at the start but as you read you will realise that she is so damn strong, even when he try's to pull away she fights for him every step of the way. I can't recommend this book highly enough, if I could I would give it 10 stars.
August 3, 2015
*I just hope you’ll still be in love with me when I get back. And I will come back. I’ll keeping coming back to you until you tell me it’s too hard and ask me to stop.” “Why would I ever ask you to stop?” I whispered, tears burning the backs of my eyes because I wanted so much to understand him. “Because one day, just looking at me will hurt you.”*
There isn't a lot I can write that won't spoil this beautifully amazing story, except you need to read it, to breathe it, to love it and to hate it at the same time. If only love was enough....
*How can I ever let you go when you’re so completely a part of me?” “You already know the answer to that –when it hurts too much.”*
There isn't a lot I can write that won't spoil this beautifully amazing story, except you need to read it, to breathe it, to love it and to hate it at the same time. If only love was enough....
*How can I ever let you go when you’re so completely a part of me?” “You already know the answer to that –when it hurts too much.”*
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August 2, 2015
GOLD LIPSTICK
I was lucky enough to beta read 47 Things for Lilliana Anderson, usually beta reading for me is very similar to writing a review in some ways, I give my thoughts and feedback on the story, the characters, the storyline, usually there's a good mix of things that worked and things that didn't, but 47 Things...wow... I was left speechless, because there was nothing I didn't love, the story of Sarah Kennedy and Tyler Lohan, two people who have known each other their entire lives and yet never really known each other at all, this is so much more than a frienemies story or a friends to lovers romance, this is a tale about two people who's connection transcends time, transcends space, 47 Things captured my heart and soul and left me reeling, I ran a gamut of emotions reading this, it was impossible to read this and not be moved by it, not be moved by Tyler and Sarah, impossible not to connect with them as individuals and as a couple, I defy any reader to experience this, this soulful, breathtakingly beautiful story and not to feel every single word.
There is a beautiful fragility to both Tyler and Sarah, for me 47 Things truly felt like I was living this journey with them, I forgot I was reading, as the story played through my mind like a movie roll, lighting me up from the inside and I experienced every emotion, from the joyous highs to the crushing lows, and every moment in between.
I want to go to great depths about every nuanced moment of this story, I want to let you in on every little secret and hold your hand through every second that had my heart swooning and breaking and healing, I want to tell you so much about Sarah and Tyler and yet I don't want to tell you anything at all, because going into this story blind only adds to it's appeal, to it's beauty, so instead of ruining that experience for you I'm going to tell you this, 47 Things was both one of the most heartbreaking and life affirming stories I've ever read, there's a quiet strength in Sarah that stole my breath, and fierce temerity in Tyler that inspired me, this book made me want to crawl into my husbands arms and just be held by him, I wanted to shout from the rooftops about this book and everything it made me feel, I wanted to talk to friends and reminisce on good times and memories of days gone by, I wanted hold on to the feelings this book evoked in my heart for just a few moments longer, over a week later, and I still can't get Sarah and Tyler out of my mind, I can't eradicate the feelings of longing for these characters still etched on my heart, I don't want to say goodbye to any part of 47 Things and I doubt I'll ever truly want to, this is a story I'll gladly wear like a badge of honour, as a testament to the scars left on my bruised and battered heart, as a testament to the talent and ability of Lilliana Anderson.
I was lucky enough to beta read 47 Things for Lilliana Anderson, usually beta reading for me is very similar to writing a review in some ways, I give my thoughts and feedback on the story, the characters, the storyline, usually there's a good mix of things that worked and things that didn't, but 47 Things...wow... I was left speechless, because there was nothing I didn't love, the story of Sarah Kennedy and Tyler Lohan, two people who have known each other their entire lives and yet never really known each other at all, this is so much more than a frienemies story or a friends to lovers romance, this is a tale about two people who's connection transcends time, transcends space, 47 Things captured my heart and soul and left me reeling, I ran a gamut of emotions reading this, it was impossible to read this and not be moved by it, not be moved by Tyler and Sarah, impossible not to connect with them as individuals and as a couple, I defy any reader to experience this, this soulful, breathtakingly beautiful story and not to feel every single word.
There is a beautiful fragility to both Tyler and Sarah, for me 47 Things truly felt like I was living this journey with them, I forgot I was reading, as the story played through my mind like a movie roll, lighting me up from the inside and I experienced every emotion, from the joyous highs to the crushing lows, and every moment in between.
I want to go to great depths about every nuanced moment of this story, I want to let you in on every little secret and hold your hand through every second that had my heart swooning and breaking and healing, I want to tell you so much about Sarah and Tyler and yet I don't want to tell you anything at all, because going into this story blind only adds to it's appeal, to it's beauty, so instead of ruining that experience for you I'm going to tell you this, 47 Things was both one of the most heartbreaking and life affirming stories I've ever read, there's a quiet strength in Sarah that stole my breath, and fierce temerity in Tyler that inspired me, this book made me want to crawl into my husbands arms and just be held by him, I wanted to shout from the rooftops about this book and everything it made me feel, I wanted to talk to friends and reminisce on good times and memories of days gone by, I wanted hold on to the feelings this book evoked in my heart for just a few moments longer, over a week later, and I still can't get Sarah and Tyler out of my mind, I can't eradicate the feelings of longing for these characters still etched on my heart, I don't want to say goodbye to any part of 47 Things and I doubt I'll ever truly want to, this is a story I'll gladly wear like a badge of honour, as a testament to the scars left on my bruised and battered heart, as a testament to the talent and ability of Lilliana Anderson.
July 29, 2015
I am going to start this by saying that this book is real. If you are looking for a “Happily Ever After” this isn’t it. I was warned when I got my copy of 47 things that tissues would be needed. The deeper into it i got, the more my heart began to hurt and about half way though, I got this feeling of dread like something bad was coming but I just couldn’t see beyond that brick wall that was blocking the way so I kept reading. The “awww” moments were short lived because of the tightness in my chest. Then slowly, page by page you feel your heart being torn into pieces and the tears start rolling down your cheeks until you are sitting surrounded by a pile of tissues, reduced to a howling mess. In Lilliana’s defence though, she does warn you. It is too good to put down though. Make sure you have a block of time free because you will get sucked right in. Not even kidding.
47 Things is the story of Sarah Hennessy, a small town country girl who set her eyes on the city to make something of her life. Fate intervenes and brings a piece of home along for the ride in the form of Tyler Lohan. Who knew gum could be so life changing….
While my review may seem negative to some, I really did love this book. Lilliana’s writing blows me away with every book of hers I read.
47 Things is the story of Sarah Hennessy, a small town country girl who set her eyes on the city to make something of her life. Fate intervenes and brings a piece of home along for the ride in the form of Tyler Lohan. Who knew gum could be so life changing….
While my review may seem negative to some, I really did love this book. Lilliana’s writing blows me away with every book of hers I read.
September 23, 2015
Once again Lilliana Anderson has written a book that should come with its own tissue box warning.
I loved the start. The opening paragraph is one of the best I've read - trying to describe the sound of a spit. It really sucked me in.
I had a little trouble connecting with the characters and I've decided it's not them, it's me... Put bluntly - I think I'm too old for them. That said, I do enjoy this author and I like to follow her work.
What I enjoyed most was Tyler's care for Sarah in the early stages of the book when she's injured, and then the latter part of the book once the mystery of Tyler's illness is solved and it then becomes a story of how Tyler and Sarah choose to face the inevitable.
This one is very hard to review without spoilers, but the tissue box warning is a good one. There will be tears.
3.5 stars
I loved the start. The opening paragraph is one of the best I've read - trying to describe the sound of a spit. It really sucked me in.
I had a little trouble connecting with the characters and I've decided it's not them, it's me... Put bluntly - I think I'm too old for them. That said, I do enjoy this author and I like to follow her work.
What I enjoyed most was Tyler's care for Sarah in the early stages of the book when she's injured, and then the latter part of the book once the mystery of Tyler's illness is solved and it then becomes a story of how Tyler and Sarah choose to face the inevitable.
This one is very hard to review without spoilers, but the tissue box warning is a good one. There will be tears.
3.5 stars
October 24, 2016
I loved this book. I finished it and my husband had to hold me for a good half an hour before I would go back to bed. It hit so close to home and was so emotional I could barely stand it. With a husband diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and a brother who had doctors question whether he had MS, this was a tough one. I initially rated it 5 stars but I have spent the morning contemplating the story and decided to change my rating to 4, only because I found that the sex scenes have actually cheapened the story in my mind.. Also, there were parts that were poorly edited which just annoyed me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 7, 2015
I know understand some things that just turned me off as soon as I started reading.
The first one being that in Australia the seasons differ from those in the U.S.
I thought wait a minute...how is October in Spring?
But moving on...besides some editing that was needed (I'm sorry I'm just can't turn the other way with grammar and editing) the story was too closely related to "Me Before You."
And I went on blindly into this one so I had no idea.
Also, the end (epilogue) kind of just came out of nowhere and left me thinking I needed a tiny bit more.
The first one being that in Australia the seasons differ from those in the U.S.
I thought wait a minute...how is October in Spring?
But moving on...besides some editing that was needed (I'm sorry I'm just can't turn the other way with grammar and editing) the story was too closely related to "Me Before You."
And I went on blindly into this one so I had no idea.
Also, the end (epilogue) kind of just came out of nowhere and left me thinking I needed a tiny bit more.
July 28, 2015
In love with this story!!! What a touching love story !
Tyler and Sarah's story is amazing This is such a wonderful
Book to read and I truly recommend it to all to read
Just make sure to have a lot of tissues
Tyler and Sarah's story is amazing This is such a wonderful
Book to read and I truly recommend it to all to read
Just make sure to have a lot of tissues
August 21, 2015
4.5 STARS
August 15, 2020
*5 Stars*
Wow. Just, wow. This book had me hooked from the very first page. Lilliana's writing style is one that always grabs my attention and has me not wanting to put the book down. This one was no different.
The more we delved into Sarah and Tylers story, I became more intrigued with what was going on. There are a few things that the reader has to wait to find out, and when I did? NOT what I was expecting at all.
Their story is a really fun one to read, until the moment it leaves you in tears and wishing you could change everything about it. That Lilliana was going to throw out a surprise, and make it all better again.
I devoured this book and I truly loved it. There are some really great characters in it, and I enjoyed being along for the ride with them all. I learnt about a particular thing that I honestly didn't know that much about before, and even though it ripped my heart out, the ending was exactly what I hoped for after everything the characters had been through.
Not every author can leave you wanting more after tearing out your heart and leaving you with tears streaming down your face, but Lilliana Anderson is one of those authors that can, and I am going to jump right into the follow up book for this story.
This is a book that gives you some really fun moments, makes you feel ALL THE FEELINGS, teaches you some lessons, and wraps up with a little bit of hope and a smile at the end. It sure is a journey, and if you haven't read it, I recommend that you do. Just be prepared for a little bit of heartache along the way.
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Wow. Just, wow. This book had me hooked from the very first page. Lilliana's writing style is one that always grabs my attention and has me not wanting to put the book down. This one was no different.
The more we delved into Sarah and Tylers story, I became more intrigued with what was going on. There are a few things that the reader has to wait to find out, and when I did? NOT what I was expecting at all.
Their story is a really fun one to read, until the moment it leaves you in tears and wishing you could change everything about it. That Lilliana was going to throw out a surprise, and make it all better again.
I devoured this book and I truly loved it. There are some really great characters in it, and I enjoyed being along for the ride with them all. I learnt about a particular thing that I honestly didn't know that much about before, and even though it ripped my heart out, the ending was exactly what I hoped for after everything the characters had been through.
Not every author can leave you wanting more after tearing out your heart and leaving you with tears streaming down your face, but Lilliana Anderson is one of those authors that can, and I am going to jump right into the follow up book for this story.
This is a book that gives you some really fun moments, makes you feel ALL THE FEELINGS, teaches you some lessons, and wraps up with a little bit of hope and a smile at the end. It sure is a journey, and if you haven't read it, I recommend that you do. Just be prepared for a little bit of heartache along the way.
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October 27, 2017
*3.5 stars*
January 15, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
September 2, 2017
FREE on Amazon UK.
*SPOILERS*
Synopsis sounded good but this turned out to be the type of book I hate. I do not find anything romantic about DEATH. It's not what I want to read in a romance book.
*SPOILERS*
Synopsis sounded good but this turned out to be the type of book I hate. I do not find anything romantic about DEATH. It's not what I want to read in a romance book.
November 13, 2020
The first book that brought tears to my eyes in many years.
With a wonderfully written plot, Lilliana Anderson brings together two souls that grew up together, yet apart, in the same small town. After Tyler unthinkingly spits out his gum onto the sidewalk at University and Sarah steps on it, their destinies finally collide.
Starting off on the rocky side, Tyler refuses to give up on Sarah, who puts forth an uninterested vibe while secretly beginning to fall for him. He tends to her every need after it is discovered that her fall broke her ankle, never taking "no" for a reply. Over the course of Sarah's healing, the two become close, first as friends, than something more.
Just as everything seems to be going well, Tyler disappears. No warning and no reason explaining to Sarah why. Tyler's best friend informs Sarah that he does this often, but he always returns.
After a few days, he does return, but refuses to talk about where he went or why. Sarah is hurt and confused, but things return to normal, with the two taking their relationship to the next level.
They both graduate from Uni with degrees in physiotherapy. She gets a job at the hospital and on her first day, as Sarah is being shown around, she's taken to the oncology department, where she sees Tyler in a treatment room. Fearing the worst, she phones his Mother for an explanation. She doesn't give one, saying if Tyler wants her to know, he'll tell her.
As the months pass, the couple basically live in Tyler's apartment. Once again, he vanishes, but Sarah goes to the hospital and finds him in a treatment room in the oncology department. This time, he explains why he repeatedly disappears. Sarah vows to never leave his side as they finally state their love for each other.
As time passes, Tyler's health deteriorates, until it reaches a point Sarah and Tyler's Mother become his full-time caregivers. Then one day Tyler ask Sarah the question she knew was coming but never wanted to hear. (Sorry...I forgot to mention that they are now married.)
He asks Sarah to let him go. Not to leave him, but for her to afford him the means to end his life, a life he has come to hate. After much thought, she comes to a decision and gives him her answer.
At this point, I broke down and cried for the first time in ages. I will not divulge what occured, but I will state that Tyler did NOT have cancer, as many of you may have assumed. The final chapters were so well written that their words truly tug at ones heart.
I would have gladly given this book 5 stars, but numerous editing errors frustrated me. The epilogue was wonderful, giving Sarah someone to love again, just as Tyler wished. Another man? I will never tell. But I highly recommend this book for a wonderfully informative read on a certain disease, changing feelings and the power of positivity.
With a wonderfully written plot, Lilliana Anderson brings together two souls that grew up together, yet apart, in the same small town. After Tyler unthinkingly spits out his gum onto the sidewalk at University and Sarah steps on it, their destinies finally collide.
Starting off on the rocky side, Tyler refuses to give up on Sarah, who puts forth an uninterested vibe while secretly beginning to fall for him. He tends to her every need after it is discovered that her fall broke her ankle, never taking "no" for a reply. Over the course of Sarah's healing, the two become close, first as friends, than something more.
Just as everything seems to be going well, Tyler disappears. No warning and no reason explaining to Sarah why. Tyler's best friend informs Sarah that he does this often, but he always returns.
After a few days, he does return, but refuses to talk about where he went or why. Sarah is hurt and confused, but things return to normal, with the two taking their relationship to the next level.
They both graduate from Uni with degrees in physiotherapy. She gets a job at the hospital and on her first day, as Sarah is being shown around, she's taken to the oncology department, where she sees Tyler in a treatment room. Fearing the worst, she phones his Mother for an explanation. She doesn't give one, saying if Tyler wants her to know, he'll tell her.
As the months pass, the couple basically live in Tyler's apartment. Once again, he vanishes, but Sarah goes to the hospital and finds him in a treatment room in the oncology department. This time, he explains why he repeatedly disappears. Sarah vows to never leave his side as they finally state their love for each other.
As time passes, Tyler's health deteriorates, until it reaches a point Sarah and Tyler's Mother become his full-time caregivers. Then one day Tyler ask Sarah the question she knew was coming but never wanted to hear. (Sorry...I forgot to mention that they are now married.)
He asks Sarah to let him go. Not to leave him, but for her to afford him the means to end his life, a life he has come to hate. After much thought, she comes to a decision and gives him her answer.
At this point, I broke down and cried for the first time in ages. I will not divulge what occured, but I will state that Tyler did NOT have cancer, as many of you may have assumed. The final chapters were so well written that their words truly tug at ones heart.
I would have gladly given this book 5 stars, but numerous editing errors frustrated me. The epilogue was wonderful, giving Sarah someone to love again, just as Tyler wished. Another man? I will never tell. But I highly recommend this book for a wonderfully informative read on a certain disease, changing feelings and the power of positivity.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 28, 2015
Ms Anderson needs to add to her warning "Caution: Keep the tissues nearby"
47 Things is a heartwarming, but heartbreaking book of love and loss.
Tyler and Sarah's story is one that will grip you around the heart and won't let go. From the moment I started reading, I was on a rollercoaster of emotions, and I never knew what was going to happen next. Our lovers wove their way straight into my heart and I just wanted, no needed, them to make it.
Then Ms Anderson tore my still beating heart out of my chest and shattered it. Tears a-plenty!
Word to the wise - do not try to sneak read this one at work - try explaining why you are sitting at your desk, tears in your eyes.'
47 Things is just beautiful. Even now, writing this review, there is a lump in my throat, I am blinking away tears, and trying to piece my heart back together.
You have to read this book
47 Things is a heartwarming, but heartbreaking book of love and loss.
Tyler and Sarah's story is one that will grip you around the heart and won't let go. From the moment I started reading, I was on a rollercoaster of emotions, and I never knew what was going to happen next. Our lovers wove their way straight into my heart and I just wanted, no needed, them to make it.
Then Ms Anderson tore my still beating heart out of my chest and shattered it. Tears a-plenty!
Word to the wise - do not try to sneak read this one at work - try explaining why you are sitting at your desk, tears in your eyes.'
47 Things is just beautiful. Even now, writing this review, there is a lump in my throat, I am blinking away tears, and trying to piece my heart back together.
You have to read this book
July 29, 2015
Received arc in return for an honest review
4.5 stars
(4 stars for the first half, 5 stars for the second half)
At the beginning the author warns that you will require tissues. Take this warning seriously and if you don't enjoy a gut wrenching tear jerker, do not read on. Seriously!
47 Things is the story of Sarah and Tyler. They grew up in the same rural community and ended up at the same university miles away from home. Both running away. They're in their final year having successfully avoided each other throughout their University life until an accident forces Tyler into Sarah's life and he doesn't seem to want to leave despite having secrets. Big secrets. Secrets that will affect them forever.
I liked that the story dived straight in. There was no long build up to the characters beginning their story. There was no background spun out at the beginning delaying the journey that was about to begin. Instead we dive straight in and immediately I was gripped. Sarah seems to dislike Tyler despite thinking he's hot and Tyler seems to be pretending he doesn't know her.
Sarah is a great character. Likeable, smart, independent. Tyler... he is the main attraction. It was he that grabbed me and I didn't want to let go. I needed to know his secrets (although I wasn't ready for them). Lilliana Anderson has created a beautiful character in Tyler. As the story grew, repeatedly more layers were drawn away revealing this beautiful love story. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried/wept/sobbed/wailed and still now feel emotional writing this review.
I refuse to give anything away but will say the author deals with emotional and delicate issues in a sensitive way. I've been left a wreck. Normally when I finish a novel I immediately search on my kindle for what I want to read next. I'm taking a break. I need a lie down. And I definitely need a light-hearted story next.
4.5 stars
(4 stars for the first half, 5 stars for the second half)
At the beginning the author warns that you will require tissues. Take this warning seriously and if you don't enjoy a gut wrenching tear jerker, do not read on. Seriously!
47 Things is the story of Sarah and Tyler. They grew up in the same rural community and ended up at the same university miles away from home. Both running away. They're in their final year having successfully avoided each other throughout their University life until an accident forces Tyler into Sarah's life and he doesn't seem to want to leave despite having secrets. Big secrets. Secrets that will affect them forever.
I liked that the story dived straight in. There was no long build up to the characters beginning their story. There was no background spun out at the beginning delaying the journey that was about to begin. Instead we dive straight in and immediately I was gripped. Sarah seems to dislike Tyler despite thinking he's hot and Tyler seems to be pretending he doesn't know her.
Sarah is a great character. Likeable, smart, independent. Tyler... he is the main attraction. It was he that grabbed me and I didn't want to let go. I needed to know his secrets (although I wasn't ready for them). Lilliana Anderson has created a beautiful character in Tyler. As the story grew, repeatedly more layers were drawn away revealing this beautiful love story. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried/wept/sobbed/wailed and still now feel emotional writing this review.
I refuse to give anything away but will say the author deals with emotional and delicate issues in a sensitive way. I've been left a wreck. Normally when I finish a novel I immediately search on my kindle for what I want to read next. I'm taking a break. I need a lie down. And I definitely need a light-hearted story next.
July 28, 2015
Review of 47 Things by Lilliana Anderson
I was given this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
This book is a beautiful heartfelt love story of 2 people that knew each other their whole lives and never "knew" each other.
Sarah was in Uni studying to be a physiotherapist trying to get away from her past. Wanting to help people learn to live again threw their pain and helping them find a way to keep going after any situation that might of crippled them.
Tyler also was studying to be the same thing and come to find out they were from the same town. His Moto "live in the moment" helped him be adventurous and fun loving.
Sarah did all she could do to avoid him he was the "Golden Boy" who everyone loved and never meet a stranger. Sarah on their other hand was more focused and redding for the future. She didn't want to be that awkward girl from their home town anymore.
Small event alters their lives and they meet and their lives will never be the same again. She will find out and so will he that never judge a book by its cover.
I don't want to spoil this amazing story for anyone cause it is a experience that everyone should experience. The story is so well written it engrosses you in it and you don't want to put it down. I devoured this story and it inspired and brought the emotions to the surface.
Don't waste time "Live each day to the Fullest" that includes reading this beautiful story of life, love, friendship, laughter, adventure, loss, and finding peace in a messed up world.
Thank you Lilliana Anderson for allowing me into your world of books and letting the world see the beauty of your words, and trusting me with something so precious as the story of Tyler and Sarah.
I was given this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
This book is a beautiful heartfelt love story of 2 people that knew each other their whole lives and never "knew" each other.
Sarah was in Uni studying to be a physiotherapist trying to get away from her past. Wanting to help people learn to live again threw their pain and helping them find a way to keep going after any situation that might of crippled them.
Tyler also was studying to be the same thing and come to find out they were from the same town. His Moto "live in the moment" helped him be adventurous and fun loving.
Sarah did all she could do to avoid him he was the "Golden Boy" who everyone loved and never meet a stranger. Sarah on their other hand was more focused and redding for the future. She didn't want to be that awkward girl from their home town anymore.
Small event alters their lives and they meet and their lives will never be the same again. She will find out and so will he that never judge a book by its cover.
I don't want to spoil this amazing story for anyone cause it is a experience that everyone should experience. The story is so well written it engrosses you in it and you don't want to put it down. I devoured this story and it inspired and brought the emotions to the surface.
Don't waste time "Live each day to the Fullest" that includes reading this beautiful story of life, love, friendship, laughter, adventure, loss, and finding peace in a messed up world.
Thank you Lilliana Anderson for allowing me into your world of books and letting the world see the beauty of your words, and trusting me with something so precious as the story of Tyler and Sarah.
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