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Ryan Revisited
"Davis writes a beautiful, lyrical story that grabs you and takes you on a young girl's journey of discovery and heartache. I was bolted to my seat wondering where she was taking me. Don't miss this one if you're looking for something different and a story that truly comes off the pages!"
- Shelly Crane, NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author of Significance and Wide Awake
NA / YA Contemporary Standalone
When you don’t have any idea who you are, how do you decide who you want to be?
Who is Ryan Ester? The Southern-belle-in-training her estranged father wants her to be? The laid-back Montana girl she became after her parents’ divorce? Or someone she has to discover on her own?
When Ryan’s only shot at going to college is on her father’s dime, Ryan leaves Bluffs, Montana to return to the antebellum South she once called home. As if the move wasn’t hard enough, Ryan’s first love, who recently left her a broken-hearted mess, has a scholarship to none other than Ryan’s destination, the University of the South.
Ryan Ester may not know who she is, but she sure as heck knows who she doesn’t want to become. As she tries to navigate scandal, heartache, and the unbearable pressure to look and act perfect every waking second, she resents being pushed by everyone who wants to decide for her. For the sake of her own sanity and the hearts of those she cares most about, she will have to find a way to forge her own path.
RYAN REVISITED is the story of a young woman’s search for identity. For serenity. For the perfect landing spot for her aching heart.
Author’s RYAN REVISITED is also suitable for Mature YA readers as it does not contain graphic sexual situations.
- Shelly Crane, NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author of Significance and Wide Awake
NA / YA Contemporary Standalone
When you don’t have any idea who you are, how do you decide who you want to be?
Who is Ryan Ester? The Southern-belle-in-training her estranged father wants her to be? The laid-back Montana girl she became after her parents’ divorce? Or someone she has to discover on her own?
When Ryan’s only shot at going to college is on her father’s dime, Ryan leaves Bluffs, Montana to return to the antebellum South she once called home. As if the move wasn’t hard enough, Ryan’s first love, who recently left her a broken-hearted mess, has a scholarship to none other than Ryan’s destination, the University of the South.
Ryan Ester may not know who she is, but she sure as heck knows who she doesn’t want to become. As she tries to navigate scandal, heartache, and the unbearable pressure to look and act perfect every waking second, she resents being pushed by everyone who wants to decide for her. For the sake of her own sanity and the hearts of those she cares most about, she will have to find a way to forge her own path.
RYAN REVISITED is the story of a young woman’s search for identity. For serenity. For the perfect landing spot for her aching heart.
Author’s RYAN REVISITED is also suitable for Mature YA readers as it does not contain graphic sexual situations.
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430 pages, Paperback
First published June 14, 2015
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Sam Davis
1 book15 followersSam Davis loves to write tucked away in her cave with a large sweet iced tea and the occasional (grossly understated) chocolate vice. She lives in Texas now with her hunky husband and three young daughters, but she was born in Georgia and went to high school under the beautiful Big Sky of Montana. Due to Sam’s nearly alarming obsessive personality and lack of gumption to act her age, she spends too much time reading YA and NA books, watching the CW, using emoticons and hashtags, shopping at Nordstrom BP, and writing. She loves to eat, Jillian Michaels (in that order), Nutella, the written word, Jesus, Auburn football, Ron Pope, Big Sky Country, and every kind of person.
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July 7, 2015
Davis writes a beautiful, lyrical story that grabs you and takes you on a young girl's journey of discovery and heartache. I was bolted to my seat wondering where she was taking me. Don't miss this one if you're looking for something different and a story that truly comes off the pages!
September 2, 2015
DNF at 4%...yup, 4%.
I really, really couldn't get into this book. I wanted to, since the description sounded so promising. However, several things killed it for me. Mainly, the protagonist. She was whiny, irritating, and extremely unlikeable. I read the phrase "I don't know who I am" so many times in the first chapter that my head started to heart. College aged kids these days are constantly in the mindset that they need to "find their true self" and "discover themselves", and I agree with this, to a degree. Sam took it too far though. She blamed her identity crisis on her boyfriend, almost viciously, when she broke up with him. The poor guy can't help it that she's an obsessive people pleaser. I honestly felt really bad for him. I couldn't go on reading the book knowing at the end he would take her back anyway and they would end up back together after she "found herself." I completely agree with the "find what you love to do, discover yourself" idea, but for the love of God don't throw away all the good things in your life because of it. More importantly, don't blame your identity crisis on your boyfriend and guilt him into thinking he did this. I just couldn't make it through another couple hundred pages of Sam's bitchiness and whining.
I really, really couldn't get into this book. I wanted to, since the description sounded so promising. However, several things killed it for me. Mainly, the protagonist. She was whiny, irritating, and extremely unlikeable. I read the phrase "I don't know who I am" so many times in the first chapter that my head started to heart. College aged kids these days are constantly in the mindset that they need to "find their true self" and "discover themselves", and I agree with this, to a degree. Sam took it too far though. She blamed her identity crisis on her boyfriend, almost viciously, when she broke up with him. The poor guy can't help it that she's an obsessive people pleaser. I honestly felt really bad for him. I couldn't go on reading the book knowing at the end he would take her back anyway and they would end up back together after she "found herself." I completely agree with the "find what you love to do, discover yourself" idea, but for the love of God don't throw away all the good things in your life because of it. More importantly, don't blame your identity crisis on your boyfriend and guilt him into thinking he did this. I just couldn't make it through another couple hundred pages of Sam's bitchiness and whining.
September 6, 2015
In theory, I felt like Ryan was going to be a character I'd relate to immensely--I, too, grew up in a place vastly different from where I attended high school and have had identity issues resultantly. However, this book was too dragged out and Ryan's motivations didn't often make sense.
In the prologue, Ryan breaks up with Manny, the guy she openly admits has held her together and been a vital part of her high school experience. This action isn't explained. Not once. Not at all. Not even when she's wishing he loved her still. I don't know if I just missed some vital part of the book, but I really don't get it. This frustrated me throughout the entire book as it simply did not make sense, and to me was a plot flaw the whole way through.
Ryan is also obsessed with pleasing her father, and again, this doesn't quite add up for me. She barely mentions her mother or pleasing her--it's only ever her father. She puts part of her motivation for joining a sorority on pleasing her father, but this seems a little extreme. When she was happy in Montana, I don't understand why she felt the need to go to U South.
She seems very naive and it disappointed me that when she turned to drinking to solve her problems, none of her friends said anything, and that she wasn't more concerned about her friend Savannah's cycle downwards.
The rest of the book was fine, but extremely lengthy--I felt like this was two books of its genre smushed together, and while I normally dislike such duos, this book just felt so long. I got sick of Ryan and I got sick of her sorority and I got sick of her flirting with guys and beginning to drink. The plot that was schemed by a fellow sorority girl was sickening, but did make the story intriguing and put Ryan in a fascinating moral dilemma.
The problems that I had with the premise bugged me while I was reading the book the whole way though and were distracting. There were some fun characters like Goody and Geoffrey, and some interesting insights into sorority life and how intense it can be at a big school, but I just felt like it was dragging on.
If this book had its premised explained a little better and was cut in half, it would be a very strong book. However, as it stands, it was simply too long to merit itself. While I think Davis has potential, I would recommend other similar books before this one.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In the prologue, Ryan breaks up with Manny, the guy she openly admits has held her together and been a vital part of her high school experience. This action isn't explained. Not once. Not at all. Not even when she's wishing he loved her still. I don't know if I just missed some vital part of the book, but I really don't get it. This frustrated me throughout the entire book as it simply did not make sense, and to me was a plot flaw the whole way through.
Ryan is also obsessed with pleasing her father, and again, this doesn't quite add up for me. She barely mentions her mother or pleasing her--it's only ever her father. She puts part of her motivation for joining a sorority on pleasing her father, but this seems a little extreme. When she was happy in Montana, I don't understand why she felt the need to go to U South.
She seems very naive and it disappointed me that when she turned to drinking to solve her problems, none of her friends said anything, and that she wasn't more concerned about her friend Savannah's cycle downwards.
The rest of the book was fine, but extremely lengthy--I felt like this was two books of its genre smushed together, and while I normally dislike such duos, this book just felt so long. I got sick of Ryan and I got sick of her sorority and I got sick of her flirting with guys and beginning to drink. The plot that was schemed by a fellow sorority girl was sickening, but did make the story intriguing and put Ryan in a fascinating moral dilemma.
The problems that I had with the premise bugged me while I was reading the book the whole way though and were distracting. There were some fun characters like Goody and Geoffrey, and some interesting insights into sorority life and how intense it can be at a big school, but I just felt like it was dragging on.
If this book had its premised explained a little better and was cut in half, it would be a very strong book. However, as it stands, it was simply too long to merit itself. While I think Davis has potential, I would recommend other similar books before this one.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 2, 2015
Ryan doesn't know who she is anymore, she may never have known. Is she Manny's Girl, the Southern Belle her father wants her to be, or a laid back Montana girl? Ryan is determined to find out, to follow the footsteps her father wanted her to, but still be who she thinks she is. Manny and Ryan stayed friends after their breakup and moved to South U despite the awkwardness. Ryan didn't plan on Manny getting a life without her or for herself to get caught up in all that is Greek life. Through drama, tears, fights, good moments, and bad, Ryan finally figures out who she is and what she wants to be.
I could relate to Ryan is so many ways, not only am I a Sorority girl, but freshman year is hard when you just aren't sure who you are, who you want to be, and torn by what everyone else wants you to be. She's emotional, sometimes a little slow on the uptake, and apparently very bewitching to all the men. I enjoyed reading about Ryan, I think she finds herself slowly over time, sometimes sure of herself and sometimes not so much. I think Sam Davis did an excellent job of describing a year in college life for a young woman and did an even better job at allowing the reader to get to know even the most minor of characters. I really felt for Geoffrey, Tyler, Savannah, Goodie, Morgan, and even Callydee as I read Ryan Revisted, I pictured a lot of my personal friends. I was definitely surprised by some of the twists and turns, which kept me hanging on through the very end.
Unfortunately, this book moved very slowly for me, sometimes dragging on with scenes where I felt Ryan should've had a light bulb go on. She broke down a lot, was more confused by her feelings than anyone I've ever met, and had a hard time letting go. I couldn't understand how every man seemed to fall for her upon first look, which kept me from picturing Ryan perfectly in my head. However, I think the men of Ryan Revisited really seemed to bring out the story best, helping Ryan along to finding herself even if they didn't realize it.
I think Ryan Revisited is an excellent debut novel, one that I think can appeal to the masses, especially those that are fans of New Adult novels.
I could relate to Ryan is so many ways, not only am I a Sorority girl, but freshman year is hard when you just aren't sure who you are, who you want to be, and torn by what everyone else wants you to be. She's emotional, sometimes a little slow on the uptake, and apparently very bewitching to all the men. I enjoyed reading about Ryan, I think she finds herself slowly over time, sometimes sure of herself and sometimes not so much. I think Sam Davis did an excellent job of describing a year in college life for a young woman and did an even better job at allowing the reader to get to know even the most minor of characters. I really felt for Geoffrey, Tyler, Savannah, Goodie, Morgan, and even Callydee as I read Ryan Revisted, I pictured a lot of my personal friends. I was definitely surprised by some of the twists and turns, which kept me hanging on through the very end.
Unfortunately, this book moved very slowly for me, sometimes dragging on with scenes where I felt Ryan should've had a light bulb go on. She broke down a lot, was more confused by her feelings than anyone I've ever met, and had a hard time letting go. I couldn't understand how every man seemed to fall for her upon first look, which kept me from picturing Ryan perfectly in my head. However, I think the men of Ryan Revisited really seemed to bring out the story best, helping Ryan along to finding herself even if they didn't realize it.
I think Ryan Revisited is an excellent debut novel, one that I think can appeal to the masses, especially those that are fans of New Adult novels.
June 16, 2015
Ryan had always been pulled between the Ryan she wanted to be-carefree and happy, loved and important- and the one she felt like she had to be. Crowd-pleasing and similar, complaint and likable.
But I could still see the girl Ryan really was, and she was amazing.
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Ever watched one of those movies and thought, "Hey that was just a really good movie"? Nothing really jumped out at you to make it spectacular or flashy. Just really good all the way down into your bones and one you felt you could watch over and over just because of how it was and how it made you feel. I am probably blabbering nonsense at you. But that is how I felt about this book. It was just a good read that I would gladly reread one day.
Don't get me wrong, it is not an altogether feel good read. Ryan goes through a lot of grief as she is rushing and trying to make herself fit in to the Greek life she thinks will bring her closer to her father. Its like "square peg meet round hole" nearly the whole time. Of course there are the good parts. Like when she meets some amazing friends. But there are the rough ones, too. Those you will just have to read for yourself.
I didn't really connect with Ryan and would find myself wanting to smack her for the decisions she was making. But I understood where she was coming from. I knew a lot of those decisions were coming from a place deep within. A place to feel accepted by her dad. She was just going about it the wrong way and losing friends and love in the meantime.
RYAN REVISITED is a really good debut for Davis and cannot wait to see what else this author has in store for the future. I definitely recommend if you are looking for a clean, New Adult read. 4 Stars!
But I could still see the girl Ryan really was, and she was amazing.
***
Ever watched one of those movies and thought, "Hey that was just a really good movie"? Nothing really jumped out at you to make it spectacular or flashy. Just really good all the way down into your bones and one you felt you could watch over and over just because of how it was and how it made you feel. I am probably blabbering nonsense at you. But that is how I felt about this book. It was just a good read that I would gladly reread one day.
Don't get me wrong, it is not an altogether feel good read. Ryan goes through a lot of grief as she is rushing and trying to make herself fit in to the Greek life she thinks will bring her closer to her father. Its like "square peg meet round hole" nearly the whole time. Of course there are the good parts. Like when she meets some amazing friends. But there are the rough ones, too. Those you will just have to read for yourself.
I didn't really connect with Ryan and would find myself wanting to smack her for the decisions she was making. But I understood where she was coming from. I knew a lot of those decisions were coming from a place deep within. A place to feel accepted by her dad. She was just going about it the wrong way and losing friends and love in the meantime.
RYAN REVISITED is a really good debut for Davis and cannot wait to see what else this author has in store for the future. I definitely recommend if you are looking for a clean, New Adult read. 4 Stars!
August 5, 2016
I am really impressed by this hidden gem. A pager turning story of a young woman trying to find herself. Venturing off to college for the first time, Ryan is trying to impress her father, who has been extremely limited in her life. It’s not her personality to take part in sorority life, but she feels a need to prove herself worthy of his love. However she finds its hard work to appeal to someone who doesn’t care.
Ryan is followed by her longtime friend/ ex-boyfriend, Manny, to U South. All Manny can do is watch as their freshman year of college leads to his love to the path of destruction. Ryan is lead to believe these new girls in her life are all her friend. However, some of them are just really good liars. While it takes not being able to recognize herself in the mirror, Ryan figures out where she messed up, that she wasn’t herself anymore. She had been pretending to be something she wasn’t. Trying to fit in, when she had somewhere she fit perfectly.
This book truly gripped my emotions and pulled me in every direction possible before giving me what I needed. Hidden behind a girl finding herself, is a girl in love and that always keeps me wanting more. Sam never failed to let me down and I am so happy I had the chance to meet her and encounter this amazing book. If you have not picked up the book, please do. You’re missing out on such an awesome story that needs to be shared. Follow the links below to get you copy of Ryan Revisited by Sam Davis NOW!
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Ryan is followed by her longtime friend/ ex-boyfriend, Manny, to U South. All Manny can do is watch as their freshman year of college leads to his love to the path of destruction. Ryan is lead to believe these new girls in her life are all her friend. However, some of them are just really good liars. While it takes not being able to recognize herself in the mirror, Ryan figures out where she messed up, that she wasn’t herself anymore. She had been pretending to be something she wasn’t. Trying to fit in, when she had somewhere she fit perfectly.
This book truly gripped my emotions and pulled me in every direction possible before giving me what I needed. Hidden behind a girl finding herself, is a girl in love and that always keeps me wanting more. Sam never failed to let me down and I am so happy I had the chance to meet her and encounter this amazing book. If you have not picked up the book, please do. You’re missing out on such an awesome story that needs to be shared. Follow the links below to get you copy of Ryan Revisited by Sam Davis NOW!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X...
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June 14, 2015
I absolutely loved watching Ryan find herself! Ryan Revisited was not only an emotional roller-coaster, but a solid story of a girl would needed to learn who she was… Even if someone else already knew :)
Ryan breaks up with her amazing boyfriend Manny after receiving a call from her father that causes her to question, well, everything. She doesn’t believe that Manny can love her because, who is she? How can he love someone so lost?
They go to college together and try to stay friends (cuz that works) and Ryan goes through a some-what painful, some-what wonderful sorority rush process. in this time she pulls away from Manny, but also tries to keep him close. Ryan is a have her cake and eat it too girl right about now.
Anyway, there is so much about this book I want to say, but I’m not sure how to do it without spoiling, but let me say this:
This is the first book in a long, long time that I had to skip to the prologue just to make it through! I had to know what was going to happen or I was going to absolutely f-ing lose it! I don’t think everyone will have that need, but I did. And it didn’t ruin anything for me, I just needed to see the finish line.
Ryan creates bonds of friendships that not only strengthen her as a person, but also test her. I was completely hooked from A to Z. And I firmly believe you will too.
There was one little detail that bugged me: lots of people seem to fall in love with Ryan. Sort of. I don’t know how to explain it, but it was important to the story, so I just accepted it and fall in love too!
Ryan breaks up with her amazing boyfriend Manny after receiving a call from her father that causes her to question, well, everything. She doesn’t believe that Manny can love her because, who is she? How can he love someone so lost?
They go to college together and try to stay friends (cuz that works) and Ryan goes through a some-what painful, some-what wonderful sorority rush process. in this time she pulls away from Manny, but also tries to keep him close. Ryan is a have her cake and eat it too girl right about now.
Anyway, there is so much about this book I want to say, but I’m not sure how to do it without spoiling, but let me say this:
This is the first book in a long, long time that I had to skip to the prologue just to make it through! I had to know what was going to happen or I was going to absolutely f-ing lose it! I don’t think everyone will have that need, but I did. And it didn’t ruin anything for me, I just needed to see the finish line.
Ryan creates bonds of friendships that not only strengthen her as a person, but also test her. I was completely hooked from A to Z. And I firmly believe you will too.
There was one little detail that bugged me: lots of people seem to fall in love with Ryan. Sort of. I don’t know how to explain it, but it was important to the story, so I just accepted it and fall in love too!
August 23, 2015
Ryan, conflicted about who she is, breaks up with her best friend and boyfriend Manny weeks before high school graduation. Expected to act a certain way by her absent father, she agrees to move back down south and attend college. The problem with that is Manny will also attend that school. All Manny hopes is that Ryan will someday turn back to him and be the girl he knows and not someone her parents want her to be. That would unfortunately take quite some time for her to figure out. Ryan's main goal is to rush a sorority, even though it feels wrong to her on some level.
Ryan was so hard to like. She breaks Manny's heart, but then can't let him go. Ryan goes and gets herself a boyfriend, but Manny is hanging out with a girl and she freaks out. The majority of the people she hung out with were horrible or she treated them badly. I was just hoping she could figure out who and what she wanted before she destroyed herself and everyone around her. Thank goodness for her sorority friends Goody and Morgan to ground her somewhat.
It took time to get there, but I was pleased with how it turned out. Ryan needed to deal with her past and abandonment issues before she could look to the future and finally be happy. I can't say enough about Manny. What a wonderful human being with a heart of gold. A book full of frustrations, but worth it in the end.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Ryan was so hard to like. She breaks Manny's heart, but then can't let him go. Ryan goes and gets herself a boyfriend, but Manny is hanging out with a girl and she freaks out. The majority of the people she hung out with were horrible or she treated them badly. I was just hoping she could figure out who and what she wanted before she destroyed herself and everyone around her. Thank goodness for her sorority friends Goody and Morgan to ground her somewhat.
It took time to get there, but I was pleased with how it turned out. Ryan needed to deal with her past and abandonment issues before she could look to the future and finally be happy. I can't say enough about Manny. What a wonderful human being with a heart of gold. A book full of frustrations, but worth it in the end.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 8, 2015
Ryan Revisited by Sam Davis is a beautifully written story. It is written in a way that really shows the depth of characters. It also shows the importance of really knowing yourself.
In this story Ryan is facing many issues. Her father has suddenly taken an interest in her after leaving their family when she was 10. He will pay for college as long as she moves back to the South and gets her priorities back and goes back to her roots of being a Southern Belle Débutant. This includes rushing for a Sorority.
In trying to please everyone and find herself, she pushes away her best friend and Soul mate, Manny. He has followed her to U South on an art scholarship. He refused to interfere with Ryan finding out who she really is, and begins to lead a life without Ryan.
There are many twists and turns in this intricately woven plot where Ryan must prove who she really is. She pushes herself full-force into her new duties as a student and sorority member. In attempting to please everyone, including her distant father, she finds she has lost herself again. Will she find the Ryan she wants to be before everything in her life falls completely apart?
This book is a fantastic read. I was instantly drawn into it and could not put it down. The characters are realistic and believable. They pull at your heartstrings and make you fall in love with them.
In this story Ryan is facing many issues. Her father has suddenly taken an interest in her after leaving their family when she was 10. He will pay for college as long as she moves back to the South and gets her priorities back and goes back to her roots of being a Southern Belle Débutant. This includes rushing for a Sorority.
In trying to please everyone and find herself, she pushes away her best friend and Soul mate, Manny. He has followed her to U South on an art scholarship. He refused to interfere with Ryan finding out who she really is, and begins to lead a life without Ryan.
There are many twists and turns in this intricately woven plot where Ryan must prove who she really is. She pushes herself full-force into her new duties as a student and sorority member. In attempting to please everyone, including her distant father, she finds she has lost herself again. Will she find the Ryan she wants to be before everything in her life falls completely apart?
This book is a fantastic read. I was instantly drawn into it and could not put it down. The characters are realistic and believable. They pull at your heartstrings and make you fall in love with them.
June 12, 2015
*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review ***
Ryan had a friend who saw who she was, but Ryan couldn't see it for herself. So she breaks his heart and leaves Montana.
She has one shot at University but on her fathers terms, so she leaves to start a fresh in the South - but leaving Manny behind wasn't that easy, he got a scholarship at the same Uni.
While Ryan is doing all she can to fit in with the sorority girls, she has doubts to whether this is the right path to follow and along the way she must figure out who she should trust, where her heart belongs and what she really wants for her future.
I enjoyed this book, at first I thought Ryan was silly to be constantly wanting approval from others, (hind sight and experience of life I have lived could see easily what she could not) but in essence isn't this what we all do in some form or another?
Reading this book I realised that at some point or another we have all felt like Ryan did. I admit I hated school, never knowing where I fitted in, College was not much better, I am still trying lol!
I could relate and sympathise with Ryan during her embarrassing moments, cheered for her when she did well and oh Manny, what a keeper that lad is!
If you like coming of age stories then you will enjoy reading this book like I did.
Ryan had a friend who saw who she was, but Ryan couldn't see it for herself. So she breaks his heart and leaves Montana.
She has one shot at University but on her fathers terms, so she leaves to start a fresh in the South - but leaving Manny behind wasn't that easy, he got a scholarship at the same Uni.
While Ryan is doing all she can to fit in with the sorority girls, she has doubts to whether this is the right path to follow and along the way she must figure out who she should trust, where her heart belongs and what she really wants for her future.
I enjoyed this book, at first I thought Ryan was silly to be constantly wanting approval from others, (hind sight and experience of life I have lived could see easily what she could not) but in essence isn't this what we all do in some form or another?
Reading this book I realised that at some point or another we have all felt like Ryan did. I admit I hated school, never knowing where I fitted in, College was not much better, I am still trying lol!
I could relate and sympathise with Ryan during her embarrassing moments, cheered for her when she did well and oh Manny, what a keeper that lad is!
If you like coming of age stories then you will enjoy reading this book like I did.
November 16, 2015
I recived this novel in exchange for an honest review by romancebeat and netgally.
One of the first novel I ever read was a coming of age noel about a young girl who was struggling to get through life and I think Ryan Revisited could be a great novel for a young reader. Through out this novel Ryan is forced to make many hard discussions that make her stand up to those she loves most in her life. Her estranged father suddenly want back in her life after a life time apart from her and is offering to pay for her collage fees. But there is one catch, she has to move back to the South and try to enjoy becoming a Southern Belle Debutante. In order to do this she has to join a sorority, become a typical popular collage girl and try not to piss anyone off. Unfortunately when your trying to decide who you are becoming you lose people who care deeply for you along the way and Manny, Ryan's best friend is being left behind without her.
How are you suppose to find out who you are if everyone is trying to force you to become who they want you to be. I enjoyed this novel and enjoyed following Ryan's tale as she fights to keep her life from falling around her and hurting those who love her the most.
One of the first novel I ever read was a coming of age noel about a young girl who was struggling to get through life and I think Ryan Revisited could be a great novel for a young reader. Through out this novel Ryan is forced to make many hard discussions that make her stand up to those she loves most in her life. Her estranged father suddenly want back in her life after a life time apart from her and is offering to pay for her collage fees. But there is one catch, she has to move back to the South and try to enjoy becoming a Southern Belle Debutante. In order to do this she has to join a sorority, become a typical popular collage girl and try not to piss anyone off. Unfortunately when your trying to decide who you are becoming you lose people who care deeply for you along the way and Manny, Ryan's best friend is being left behind without her.
How are you suppose to find out who you are if everyone is trying to force you to become who they want you to be. I enjoyed this novel and enjoyed following Ryan's tale as she fights to keep her life from falling around her and hurting those who love her the most.
July 8, 2015
This book was simply amazing. I really do not think my review is going to do this fabulous book justice.
The story was about a girl Ryan, who goes off to college to find herself. She has scars left by her absent father that she is trying to heal. She is soul searching, she is answering the question almost everyone ask themselves. "Who am I?" Her Journey is at times very painful, very real, and my heart broke for her over and over again.
I don't want to spoil this book for you. But I spent most of my time trying to decide which way I wanted the story to go for Ryan, but even though her journey was lined with tears, it was also beautiful to watch. Ryan really had a heart of gold, even if it took her a round about place to get there.
I love so many of the characters in this book, I loved how they were not just perfect on paper, but the characters held flaws that made them each unique and beautiful at the same time.
OMG...If I go anymore into this story I will spoil the beautiful journey you will go on in this book. You must read it. This book is that good. #TopFav.. PS..I am so glad I got this in Paperback. I will cherish this book for years to come.
The story was about a girl Ryan, who goes off to college to find herself. She has scars left by her absent father that she is trying to heal. She is soul searching, she is answering the question almost everyone ask themselves. "Who am I?" Her Journey is at times very painful, very real, and my heart broke for her over and over again.
I don't want to spoil this book for you. But I spent most of my time trying to decide which way I wanted the story to go for Ryan, but even though her journey was lined with tears, it was also beautiful to watch. Ryan really had a heart of gold, even if it took her a round about place to get there.
I love so many of the characters in this book, I loved how they were not just perfect on paper, but the characters held flaws that made them each unique and beautiful at the same time.
OMG...If I go anymore into this story I will spoil the beautiful journey you will go on in this book. You must read it. This book is that good. #TopFav.. PS..I am so glad I got this in Paperback. I will cherish this book for years to come.
October 6, 2015
Kirstin's Review:
Ryan Revisited by Sam Davis 4 out of 5 stars
Ryan Revisited is an emotional, heartbreaking story that focuses on Ryan, a girl who can't seem to find herself due to a great deal of emotional baggage. But, I'd say her biggest problem is that she didn't realize what was right in front of her face when she broke up with Manny, the boy that saw the real her from the very beginning.
Hindsight is always 20/20 though right? And it's easy to give advice to others, but not accept it for yourself. Therefore, it unfortunately takes Ryan quite a long time to finally realize who she is and what she needs, while hurting an awful lot of people along the way. Cue the heartbreak and emotional angst on more than one occasion.
So, if you enjoy an emotional rollercoaster of stupid mistakes and miscommunication, minus the hot and steamy love scenes, then this is the book for you!
Ryan Revisited by Sam Davis 4 out of 5 stars
Ryan Revisited is an emotional, heartbreaking story that focuses on Ryan, a girl who can't seem to find herself due to a great deal of emotional baggage. But, I'd say her biggest problem is that she didn't realize what was right in front of her face when she broke up with Manny, the boy that saw the real her from the very beginning.
Hindsight is always 20/20 though right? And it's easy to give advice to others, but not accept it for yourself. Therefore, it unfortunately takes Ryan quite a long time to finally realize who she is and what she needs, while hurting an awful lot of people along the way. Cue the heartbreak and emotional angst on more than one occasion.
So, if you enjoy an emotional rollercoaster of stupid mistakes and miscommunication, minus the hot and steamy love scenes, then this is the book for you!
May 25, 2015
I was lucky to be chosen to receive an arc for this book by Sam Davis. Lucky because it was an enjoyable gift.
Ryan Revisited. This book is more than just a love story. It is about friendships and trust. It's about finding one self and believing that what you find is exactly who you are meant to be. It has every complicated relationship that a person could encounter.
Sam Davis did a great job of balancing all of the emotions that go along with these complication. The characters are likable. The humor in the book, especially if you are a southerner, leaves you smiling. The love she writes is full of angst, creating a dull pain in your chest for it all to be figured out. I related to this book in so many aspects and I think many others will, too. Those that have never been through the "finding myself" phase will enjoy it just the same.
Loads of charm and appeal, Ryan Revisited is as we say in the south, "slap my Mama good."
Ryan Revisited. This book is more than just a love story. It is about friendships and trust. It's about finding one self and believing that what you find is exactly who you are meant to be. It has every complicated relationship that a person could encounter.
Sam Davis did a great job of balancing all of the emotions that go along with these complication. The characters are likable. The humor in the book, especially if you are a southerner, leaves you smiling. The love she writes is full of angst, creating a dull pain in your chest for it all to be figured out. I related to this book in so many aspects and I think many others will, too. Those that have never been through the "finding myself" phase will enjoy it just the same.
Loads of charm and appeal, Ryan Revisited is as we say in the south, "slap my Mama good."
June 20, 2015
Smart, interesting, fantastic character development! I loved this book! This is a book for everyone who loves stories with heart.
I really loved the college experience in Ryan Revisited. Especially if you attended a Southern university!
The ending is brilliant, too. This story stuck with me. I feel like anyone who reads it will benefit from the personal growth Ryan underwent throughout this journey. I loved just how insightful it is. I think every college student should read it.
Like any good book, this story has suspense, scandal, and leaves you guessing, too. I couldn't put it down until I found out what how it was all going to end.
This is a story about life, about self, about choices, about love, about relationships, about mistakes, about soul. A definite must-read!
I cannot wait to read more from this new author!!
I really loved the college experience in Ryan Revisited. Especially if you attended a Southern university!
The ending is brilliant, too. This story stuck with me. I feel like anyone who reads it will benefit from the personal growth Ryan underwent throughout this journey. I loved just how insightful it is. I think every college student should read it.
Like any good book, this story has suspense, scandal, and leaves you guessing, too. I couldn't put it down until I found out what how it was all going to end.
This is a story about life, about self, about choices, about love, about relationships, about mistakes, about soul. A definite must-read!
I cannot wait to read more from this new author!!
June 20, 2015
I want more of these characters! I loved this book! Well-written, and you will fall in love with the characters. You will connect with the emotions and issues Ryan goes through. An INTENSE plot that will keep you reading to figure it all out. I had so many predictions, but the story kept surprising me. And the LOVE story!!! You need to read this book. You won't be disappointed!! Excellent! I couldn't get enough!
June 20, 2015
A must read book about a young woman searching to find out where her place in life is to be. She is torn between her southern roots and her Montana home. Ms. Davis did a good job describing how a young woman at 18/19 would be feeling about life choices. What will Ryan do?
Highly recommend for high school to college age woman.
Highly recommend for high school to college age woman.
February 8, 2019
Want to read a story you can't put down? Want to read a novel you can share with the young adult in your life? Then grab Ryan Revisited! This story will make you laugh, cry and feel good all over. Reading Ryan's story brought back so many memories of my college days and the life choices I made. Beautifully written, this story will warm your heart! Loved it!
September 8, 2015
If you haven't read Ryan Revisited yet, you are missing out! This is author Sam Davis' first novel but you would never know it. She is a gifted writer. It made me think, it made made me laugh, and it made me cry sad and happy tears. I LOVED it! Don't stop writing Sam!
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August 26, 2017I can't even remember what this one's about.
DNF.
DNF.
December 29, 2015
I think perhaps, I wasn't in the right mood when I started this book. I may try again though.
May 25, 2016
Not my favorite, wasn't even sure I wanted to keep reading at first, but it wound up being a decent story.
December 23, 2015
review to come
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