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Snack
COMING January 2016
Marcus "Snack" Snackenberg was a born ladykiller.
When Minnie moves back to her Dad's hometown as a child, with her two brothers and her Star Wars action figures, they become immediate friends.
By Junior High, Minnie, though unaware, is in love with him.
Snack is COMPLETELY in touch with his feelings for her.
Sometimes the villain in the story isn't a person.
Sometimes it's time.
And space.
And fear.
Fear of losing the best friend you’ve ever had.
Snack.
An overnight romance...26 years in the making.
SHORT BLURB
An overnight romance 26 years in the making. Snack.
Marcus "Snack" Snackenberg was a born ladykiller.
When Minnie moves back to her Dad's hometown as a child, with her two brothers and her Star Wars action figures, they become immediate friends.
By Junior High, Minnie, though unaware, is in love with him.
Snack is COMPLETELY in touch with his feelings for her.
Sometimes the villain in the story isn't a person.
Sometimes it's time.
And space.
And fear.
Fear of losing the best friend you’ve ever had.
Snack.
An overnight romance...26 years in the making.
SHORT BLURB
An overnight romance 26 years in the making. Snack.
6 pages, Audible Audio
First published January 5, 2016
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Emme Burton
11 books77 followersEmme Burton is the author of the award winning Top 50 New Adult and Rom Com, SNACK, the Better Than Series: Better Than Me, Fix It For Us, and Still Into You and AwKWarD, Victoria. Emme is a contributor to the bestsellers, Hook & Ladder 69 and Bleed Blue 69. Emme's book, The Knock, is book six in The Juniper Court Series. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her amazing husband and sons, and her “fur babies.” Emme has never, ever been lost in a mall either as a child or an adult. Her mother, and now her family, have always known where to find her. At the bookstore.
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August 29, 2021
Snack is not entirely bad. It is not, I promise! It is 26 years of love story in the making. Despite that, the story is short and sweet.
It just Miss Burton putting too much plot/ sweet moments into such short stort. I got confuse in the middle. Which plot I should concentrare. Minnie is not character that is loveable. She is a bit complex with her feeling toward Snack and Henry. And she lack of courage to decide.
Overall this is an OK read.
3 stars
It just Miss Burton putting too much plot/ sweet moments into such short stort. I got confuse in the middle. Which plot I should concentrare. Minnie is not character that is loveable. She is a bit complex with her feeling toward Snack and Henry. And she lack of courage to decide.
Overall this is an OK read.
3 stars
January 8, 2016
WTF. This book seems to have a sweet premise, but let me tell you this book is a wolf in sheep's clothing! It seems like a second chance romance, and while it is, there also is a huge event that takes place to the hero at the beginning of the book that just taints the whole story for me. I'm one of those who likes their Hero to only love the heroine. This is not true in this story. In fact, the hero is a newly widowed father of two kids and moves on pretty quickly.
*Contains some spoilers*
There were several things that didn't make sense to me.
#1. The hero is apparently supposed to be madly in love with the heroine since he was a kid. They have been best friends their whole lives and even dated. He calls her "his girl". If this is true- why then does the author discuss how the hero sowed his wild oats and consistently dated other girls in front of her- even declaring that they not talk in school! It makes the heroine feel like a dirty secret, and it didn't really make any sense why he did this. He treats her horribly, and she doesn't even realize it.
#2. The hero's wife who dies from cancer is painted as this martyr, who the hero openly admits he loved and even sobs and cries about her death. But it's like a month after her death and he getting in on with the heroine. They haven't seen each other in like 8 years after they broke up, and as soon as she is back in town he acts like they have never been apart, touching her hands, holding her, hugging, looks... then he asks her on a date the first day he sees her again! By the end of the story-which they had only reunited for a few weeks- the kids ask if she is their new mommy and if they will get married. WTF!?
#3. It seems like the heroine was always the one getting hurt. The hero constantly pushed her to the back burner, dated other women in front of her, manipulated dates for her, waited until senior year to ask her out, had tons of relationships before her and after her, fell in love with another woman and married her, leaves her, breaks up with her before college, and tells the heroine to her face that he has loved two women- his wife and her. I know that this happens, but it's not my kind of romance. I would never want to be told that my husband has truly loved another-I'm selfish that way. It could be just me, but I don't like hearing or reading about those that came before.
#4. Heroine is technically a cheater- she has a "friends with benefits"/roommate, and starts a relationship with the hero.
*Contains some spoilers*
There were several things that didn't make sense to me.
#1. The hero is apparently supposed to be madly in love with the heroine since he was a kid. They have been best friends their whole lives and even dated. He calls her "his girl". If this is true- why then does the author discuss how the hero sowed his wild oats and consistently dated other girls in front of her- even declaring that they not talk in school! It makes the heroine feel like a dirty secret, and it didn't really make any sense why he did this. He treats her horribly, and she doesn't even realize it.
#2. The hero's wife who dies from cancer is painted as this martyr, who the hero openly admits he loved and even sobs and cries about her death. But it's like a month after her death and he getting in on with the heroine. They haven't seen each other in like 8 years after they broke up, and as soon as she is back in town he acts like they have never been apart, touching her hands, holding her, hugging, looks... then he asks her on a date the first day he sees her again! By the end of the story-which they had only reunited for a few weeks- the kids ask if she is their new mommy and if they will get married. WTF!?
#3. It seems like the heroine was always the one getting hurt. The hero constantly pushed her to the back burner, dated other women in front of her, manipulated dates for her, waited until senior year to ask her out, had tons of relationships before her and after her, fell in love with another woman and married her, leaves her, breaks up with her before college, and tells the heroine to her face that he has loved two women- his wife and her. I know that this happens, but it's not my kind of romance. I would never want to be told that my husband has truly loved another-I'm selfish that way. It could be just me, but I don't like hearing or reading about those that came before.
#4. Heroine is technically a cheater- she has a "friends with benefits"/roommate, and starts a relationship with the hero.
January 3, 2016
This story was utterly adorable, yet sexy and emotional. It grabbed my inner nerd girl from the start with the Star Wars references, particularly the feisty little Yorkie aptly named Wookie. The tag line fits the story perfectly. The romance between Minnie and Snack was indeed 26 delicious, infuriating years in the making.
Snack is delectable, a possessive, protective Alpha male with one hell of a sweet side.
Minne is quirky, funny, and I kind of want to hang out with her.
If you're looking for a fun, sexy, emotional read. This is it.
Snack is delectable, a possessive, protective Alpha male with one hell of a sweet side.
Minne is quirky, funny, and I kind of want to hang out with her.
If you're looking for a fun, sexy, emotional read. This is it.
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January 6, 2016DNF @15%
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
I signed up to review this one because the blurb sounded cute. But I was sadly disappointed that the premise of the story is not exactly as it’s presented in the description. I know authors sometimes like to be vague, afraid of giving away too much of the story; but there are crucial details about the premise—the premise of the story, which is completely different from a spoiler, that really should be established to understand the romance angle of this story.
The blurb reads that: “By Junior High, Minnie, though unaware, is in love with him. Snack is COMPLETELY in touch with his feelings for her.”
Imagine my surprise when 10% into the book and it’s established that Snack is married! Yes, the reality of the premise is that Snack and Minnie are only reunited because Snack’s wife and mother of his two kids recently died—as in she’s barely cold in the ground! I just could not get on board with the whole love story from a true love/”26 years in the making” perspective with that scenario. How can he be completely in touch with his feeling for Minnie if he married someone else and had children with her in the meantime??? And his poor deceased wife—what a slap in the face to her memory.
A newly grieving widower does not make for romance for me. The tone felt depressing with Snack mourning his wife when they meet again. I don’t mind second chance romance if both of them haven’t had anyone else significant, but this isn’t the case here. I might have felt a little differently if Minnie was in a similar situation, more time had passed, and they were meeting for the first time. But in this 26 years of romance making, she has remained a single (albeit a current live-in sex buddy) woman without kids.
To sum up my DNF reason, the story premise is not my cup of tea. I’m sure plenty of readers won’t have a problem with it, but I also know that there are other readers who will find it a turn-off. It will all depend on the “romance” scenarios you find romantic and the double standards you are willing to accept.
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
I signed up to review this one because the blurb sounded cute. But I was sadly disappointed that the premise of the story is not exactly as it’s presented in the description. I know authors sometimes like to be vague, afraid of giving away too much of the story; but there are crucial details about the premise—the premise of the story, which is completely different from a spoiler, that really should be established to understand the romance angle of this story.
The blurb reads that: “By Junior High, Minnie, though unaware, is in love with him. Snack is COMPLETELY in touch with his feelings for her.”
Imagine my surprise when 10% into the book and it’s established that Snack is married! Yes, the reality of the premise is that Snack and Minnie are only reunited because Snack’s wife and mother of his two kids recently died—as in she’s barely cold in the ground! I just could not get on board with the whole love story from a true love/”26 years in the making” perspective with that scenario. How can he be completely in touch with his feeling for Minnie if he married someone else and had children with her in the meantime??? And his poor deceased wife—what a slap in the face to her memory.
A newly grieving widower does not make for romance for me. The tone felt depressing with Snack mourning his wife when they meet again. I don’t mind second chance romance if both of them haven’t had anyone else significant, but this isn’t the case here. I might have felt a little differently if Minnie was in a similar situation, more time had passed, and they were meeting for the first time. But in this 26 years of romance making, she has remained a single (albeit a current live-in sex buddy) woman without kids.
To sum up my DNF reason, the story premise is not my cup of tea. I’m sure plenty of readers won’t have a problem with it, but I also know that there are other readers who will find it a turn-off. It will all depend on the “romance” scenarios you find romantic and the double standards you are willing to accept.
January 5, 2016
I love watching the relationship of Minnie and Snack from when they met as children to growing up together. Timing never seemed to be on their side when it came to love and I enjoyed the story as it unfolded. Will they or won't they ever catch a break and end up together? This book evoked all sorts of emotions. You will root for this sexy couple. Loved the Star Wars reference and "Wookie" the dog. This is a great feel good romance and a wonderful winter escape! Bon Appetit!
January 3, 2016
I was hooked into this story within the first few pages and it was very hard to put down!
The story was told from Minnie’s point of view. She was such a gorgeous character, and she had me in her pocket with Eggroll and Wook from the very start! As a little girl she suffered a loss, but when she connected with Snack, she found someone to belong to. I loved their interactions as children, and the author wrote these scenes from the past beautifully, weaving them into the story as Minnie and Snack grew up, giving us just enough to keep us wanting more. I felt so full of the love these two had for each other.
But the course of love isn’t easy, and there were some crashes along the way. At each downward turn, my heart ached for Minnie and for Snack, from the first scene where she was a vulnerable little girl, to her heartbreaks later.
There are plenty of feels, but this isn’t a sad story. There’s lighthearted warmth, and so much love, and fun and hope. I wanted to stay there and become part of this family! One thing that stood out to me was that there wasn’t a character I didn’t like in this story. Even the side characters were realistic and human. Minnie’s antics and humor made me smile and laugh. Her father was funny and endearing and had a lot of depth, her brothers were typical brothers who sometimes got things right and sometimes wrong, and Snack’s mom was lovely too, with the Snackenberg hugs.
And of course Snack… I fell for him from the very first pages and later, with his dirty-not-dirty talk… swoon!
I highly recommend this book, and I can’t wait to read a whole lot more from Emme Burton!
The story was told from Minnie’s point of view. She was such a gorgeous character, and she had me in her pocket with Eggroll and Wook from the very start! As a little girl she suffered a loss, but when she connected with Snack, she found someone to belong to. I loved their interactions as children, and the author wrote these scenes from the past beautifully, weaving them into the story as Minnie and Snack grew up, giving us just enough to keep us wanting more. I felt so full of the love these two had for each other.
But the course of love isn’t easy, and there were some crashes along the way. At each downward turn, my heart ached for Minnie and for Snack, from the first scene where she was a vulnerable little girl, to her heartbreaks later.
There are plenty of feels, but this isn’t a sad story. There’s lighthearted warmth, and so much love, and fun and hope. I wanted to stay there and become part of this family! One thing that stood out to me was that there wasn’t a character I didn’t like in this story. Even the side characters were realistic and human. Minnie’s antics and humor made me smile and laugh. Her father was funny and endearing and had a lot of depth, her brothers were typical brothers who sometimes got things right and sometimes wrong, and Snack’s mom was lovely too, with the Snackenberg hugs.
And of course Snack… I fell for him from the very first pages and later, with his dirty-not-dirty talk… swoon!
I highly recommend this book, and I can’t wait to read a whole lot more from Emme Burton!
January 4, 2016
Wow, this book was amazing. This one in a drop everything and read now book.
I read a little preview of this and was hooked and couldn't wait for it to come out. I was luck to get an ARC. Before bed I checked my kindle and saw it was there. I was super excited and had to start it right away. I don't suggest starting this one at night because I was totally hooked and stayed up to 2am reading it.
I loved Minnie and Snack. We get some past and present in this story and it helps us to understand Minnie and Sanck's relationship. Both have been through a lot. Snack has been through a lot but when Minnie comes back into his life things start to look up. It's super sweet and cute story. There are some very funny parts but also some serious moments too. There are some Star Wars reference in here the story also. I'm not a Star Wars fan and I still found the Star Wars references cute. I loved this story and hope that we get more.
Emme Burton is a new to me author. I loved reading Snack so much that I will definitely be checking out more of her work.
A copy was received for a review.
I read a little preview of this and was hooked and couldn't wait for it to come out. I was luck to get an ARC. Before bed I checked my kindle and saw it was there. I was super excited and had to start it right away. I don't suggest starting this one at night because I was totally hooked and stayed up to 2am reading it.
I loved Minnie and Snack. We get some past and present in this story and it helps us to understand Minnie and Sanck's relationship. Both have been through a lot. Snack has been through a lot but when Minnie comes back into his life things start to look up. It's super sweet and cute story. There are some very funny parts but also some serious moments too. There are some Star Wars reference in here the story also. I'm not a Star Wars fan and I still found the Star Wars references cute. I loved this story and hope that we get more.
Emme Burton is a new to me author. I loved reading Snack so much that I will definitely be checking out more of her work.
A copy was received for a review.
January 2, 2016
*ARC PROVIDED FOR AN HONEST REVIEW*
Sweet. That was the only adjective going through my mind while reading this book.
Too much cuteness in a book. It felt like a short story for me, but it held a lot within its pages.
Over the top cute children, sick mother, a cheating father, awesome childhood memories, kids with innocent love and no care in the world, loving families, protective/asshole brothers, a coward teenager, bad timing, conflicted emotions , stubborn characters, troubled thoughts, fun reunions, bad timing -again- , new born children , sickness and loss, friends with benefits, loyal best friends, passionate reunions, cute pets, doubts , undying love and finally happy endings. IT HAD IT ALL.
The characters alternated between being stubborn and beautiful. I loved them , they irritated me then I loved them all over again.
The writing is beautiful, you can't just let go of the book. The cover and blurb doubles the mystery and excitment of it all.
But wait, is it really THE END?
Sweet. That was the only adjective going through my mind while reading this book.
Too much cuteness in a book. It felt like a short story for me, but it held a lot within its pages.
Over the top cute children, sick mother, a cheating father, awesome childhood memories, kids with innocent love and no care in the world, loving families, protective/asshole brothers, a coward teenager, bad timing, conflicted emotions , stubborn characters, troubled thoughts, fun reunions, bad timing -again- , new born children , sickness and loss, friends with benefits, loyal best friends, passionate reunions, cute pets, doubts , undying love and finally happy endings. IT HAD IT ALL.
The characters alternated between being stubborn and beautiful. I loved them , they irritated me then I loved them all over again.
The writing is beautiful, you can't just let go of the book. The cover and blurb doubles the mystery and excitment of it all.
But wait, is it really THE END?
January 16, 2016
A Snack never tasted so bad...
*CONTAINS UBER MINOR PLOT SPOILERS*
I hate giving bad reviews :( If it's any consolation I'd give this book 2.9-Wish it were better stars. *SHRUG*
Sadly this isn't your typical second chance romance, the book started out terrifically, I thought "This will at least be a 3 star-er!" No. About half way through things just felt OFF... Like in a " This book is basically the main characters scrapbook of her cheating SEXCAPADES in her hometown" kinda way.
The guy in question, Snack, began his story cute as could be. Then you realize he chases more tail than the adorable Yorkie puppy in this book. (The aforementioned dog is probably better developed than 90% of the other characters in the story.) How could Snack claim to love her while he dated 1,453,765, 987 girls before even confessing his feelings to her?! Then immediately dating everyone else when they go to different colleges?! THEN accidentally knocking up his 157th college sweetheart, marrying her and impregnating her once again!?! All while never ONCE reaching out to "his girl" Minnie. Whaaaaah?
But then his wife's dies! Cuethirsty Minnie instantly returning to her hometown to comfort him. They basically have sex the first day they meet again, 8 YEARS AND A DEAD WIFE LATER, and every consecutive day after that. Minnie has a pseudo bae back home but never once mentions him, but is persistently wracked with guilt over him. But her sound logic is that "They were never really that serious..." Yeah, you know he just kind of lives with you, and bangs you on the reg. Please Minnie, you're practically married!!
The book and characters were completely cheapened by their own backstories, and the end of the book left me LOL-ing, and not in a good way!
YES little girl, rest well knowing that this woman who has been in your life less than a week, and barely knows your name is going to be your new mommy. Just call her Mama Bootycall.
*CONTAINS UBER MINOR PLOT SPOILERS*
I hate giving bad reviews :( If it's any consolation I'd give this book 2.9-Wish it were better stars. *SHRUG*
Sadly this isn't your typical second chance romance, the book started out terrifically, I thought "This will at least be a 3 star-er!" No. About half way through things just felt OFF... Like in a " This book is basically the main characters scrapbook of her cheating SEXCAPADES in her hometown" kinda way.
The guy in question, Snack, began his story cute as could be. Then you realize he chases more tail than the adorable Yorkie puppy in this book. (The aforementioned dog is probably better developed than 90% of the other characters in the story.) How could Snack claim to love her while he dated 1,453,765, 987 girls before even confessing his feelings to her?! Then immediately dating everyone else when they go to different colleges?! THEN accidentally knocking up his 157th college sweetheart, marrying her and impregnating her once again!?! All while never ONCE reaching out to "his girl" Minnie. Whaaaaah?
But then his wife's dies! Cue
The book and characters were completely cheapened by their own backstories, and the end of the book left me LOL-ing, and not in a good way!
"Are you going to be my new mommy?"
YES little girl, rest well knowing that this woman who has been in your life less than a week, and barely knows your name is going to be your new mommy. Just call her Mama Bootycall.
October 21, 2016
I'm not sure if this is a short book, a fast read, or if I just needed to know what happened next so much that I devoured Snack.
Snack is told completely from Minnie's POV, and she is a quirky, cute, foul-mouthed little dream. Minnie has been in love with Snack for-freaking-ever and they just couldn't quite get their crap together to make it work. Snack loves her too, that's what drives you forward, making it difficult to put the book down: what the heck happened?
I loved their goofy relationship. Their trials were heartfelt and difficult, but honest and realistic. I gotta say, though, something is missing. I'm not sure what it is, and to be honest if I discussed it here it would spoil and so I can't. But, I just didn't quite get enough of the emotion out of one part that I expected. It was kept light. Which, doesn't make it lacking. It just confused me. I was expecting something akin to fireworks and I sparklers. It's unfair, in my opinion, for me to say this. I put the story in a box, made a check list and when one box wasn't ticked I sighed. So why put it in a review? Because I need to be honest with you. It was how I felt while reading. In fact, at one point, I got pissed at Snack because it felt like he was using Minnie, not finally getting a real chance with her. And that moment didn't get resolved to me.
Now, to get down to what these reviews are all about: Would I recommend this book?
Yes. In a heartbeat. It was a light-hearted, sweet story that I enjoyed. Minnie is great - like great-great. And, Snack is most definitely an original leading man. I'm hovering between 3.5 and 4 cups.
Snack is told completely from Minnie's POV, and she is a quirky, cute, foul-mouthed little dream. Minnie has been in love with Snack for-freaking-ever and they just couldn't quite get their crap together to make it work. Snack loves her too, that's what drives you forward, making it difficult to put the book down: what the heck happened?
I loved their goofy relationship. Their trials were heartfelt and difficult, but honest and realistic. I gotta say, though, something is missing. I'm not sure what it is, and to be honest if I discussed it here it would spoil and so I can't. But, I just didn't quite get enough of the emotion out of one part that I expected. It was kept light. Which, doesn't make it lacking. It just confused me. I was expecting something akin to fireworks and I sparklers. It's unfair, in my opinion, for me to say this. I put the story in a box, made a check list and when one box wasn't ticked I sighed. So why put it in a review? Because I need to be honest with you. It was how I felt while reading. In fact, at one point, I got pissed at Snack because it felt like he was using Minnie, not finally getting a real chance with her. And that moment didn't get resolved to me.
Now, to get down to what these reviews are all about: Would I recommend this book?
Yes. In a heartbeat. It was a light-hearted, sweet story that I enjoyed. Minnie is great - like great-great. And, Snack is most definitely an original leading man. I'm hovering between 3.5 and 4 cups.
January 8, 2016
I found this book to be the perfect mix of witty and poignant. The personal tragedy endured by Snack is treated with sensitivity and delicacy, yet this story happens at a time when he and Minnie are at last ready to find happiness.
Minnie is kind of bold and crass, and she's very real and relatable. Snack is, of course, delicious. He's got a way of being alpha and super sexual without losing the subtle sweetness of his personality.
I believe anyone would enjoy this light, romantic read, but particularly if you consider yourself a nerdy girl. Lots of nerdy girl stuff going on--specifically Star Wars nerdiness. Loved it. Thank you, Emme Burton, for the ARC...this was a wonderfully well-done story!
Minnie is kind of bold and crass, and she's very real and relatable. Snack is, of course, delicious. He's got a way of being alpha and super sexual without losing the subtle sweetness of his personality.
I believe anyone would enjoy this light, romantic read, but particularly if you consider yourself a nerdy girl. Lots of nerdy girl stuff going on--specifically Star Wars nerdiness. Loved it. Thank you, Emme Burton, for the ARC...this was a wonderfully well-done story!
January 6, 2016
ARC received for an honest review
Do you remember you first love? Were they your one? Do you know where they are now?
These were some of the things I thought about as I read Snack.
Snack had the nerd girl in my hooked right from the start with Star Wars/Harry Potter references.
Then my heart was captured as we heart Minnie and Snack's story, switching between present day and flashbacks to them growing up together.
I adored Minnie from the time we meet the 6 year old girl to the sweet, loving but a little bit foul-mouthed woman today.
At times I both loved and hated the characters as events unfolded. So many conflicting emotions, both for me and our lovelies. This book could have been called "Bad Timing" for all the almost-but-not-quite times they coulda/shoulda/woulda been together.
There is a sweetness overload with Snack. From hamsters to chihauhas, adorably cute kids and the love between Snack and Minnie, my heart was just filled with hope for this "couple".
But, is this really THE END???
If you are looking for a sweet, fun and sexy read, then Snack is the book for you.
PS: I will never look at my electric toothbrush the same again!
Do you remember you first love? Were they your one? Do you know where they are now?
These were some of the things I thought about as I read Snack.
Snack had the nerd girl in my hooked right from the start with Star Wars/Harry Potter references.
Then my heart was captured as we heart Minnie and Snack's story, switching between present day and flashbacks to them growing up together.
I adored Minnie from the time we meet the 6 year old girl to the sweet, loving but a little bit foul-mouthed woman today.
At times I both loved and hated the characters as events unfolded. So many conflicting emotions, both for me and our lovelies. This book could have been called "Bad Timing" for all the almost-but-not-quite times they coulda/shoulda/woulda been together.
There is a sweetness overload with Snack. From hamsters to chihauhas, adorably cute kids and the love between Snack and Minnie, my heart was just filled with hope for this "couple".
But, is this really THE END???
If you are looking for a sweet, fun and sexy read, then Snack is the book for you.
PS: I will never look at my electric toothbrush the same again!
January 15, 2016
I received an arc for an honest review. This story starts with a new young friendship. Snacks parents own the shop that Minnie, her brothers and dad went to when they first arrived. I'm sure some of us can relate to the friend who once you meet them it seems as though you go through school inseparable. The only time is if you get in trouble. Then you may have fights or something may change how you fell for a time, but then once you are together again it's like no time has passed.
During this sweet story there is friendship, love, pain, and misunderstandings. It's funny they say time heals all wounds, but sometimes you just need great friends and family to help during the tough times. There are a few Star Wars references in here. I wasn't sure if I would get them, but it is explained in depth. I really like wookie and think you will, too. I agree he is a good judge of character.
During this sweet story there is friendship, love, pain, and misunderstandings. It's funny they say time heals all wounds, but sometimes you just need great friends and family to help during the tough times. There are a few Star Wars references in here. I wasn't sure if I would get them, but it is explained in depth. I really like wookie and think you will, too. I agree he is a good judge of character.
January 6, 2016
I adored this sweet and compelling second chance story. My heart ached for Marcus Snackenburg. My heart pounded as I anxiously waited for the happy ending I wanted for he and Minnie.
If you're looking for a funny, sweet romance that will suck you and not let you go, this is it.
If you're looking for a funny, sweet romance that will suck you and not let you go, this is it.
January 13, 2016
I really enjoyed this second chance romance. Based on the title I expected to be a cutesy quick read that was light and fun. I got something so much more. I loved the missed opportunities, bad timing and the second or third or fourth chances that this couple went through. It was a quick read, but it was full of heart and made me want a Snack.
January 10, 2016
I loved reading this book about childhood best friends who grew apart. You will need some tissues to get through this book but you may also snort a time or two. Snack and Minnie are brought to each other in a time of need. I will just leave it at that so I do not spoil the book for anyone. Everyone is going to fall in love with Snacks.
January 7, 2016
A tumultuous friends to lovers read. Every time Minnie thinks she's going to get her chance at love with Snack something gets in their way. Will this time be different?
Snack has always called Minnie his girl. He keeps her at arms length but holds a special place for her in his heart. Is this the time he will pull her close and not let her get away?
Snack has always called Minnie his girl. He keeps her at arms length but holds a special place for her in his heart. Is this the time he will pull her close and not let her get away?
April 15, 2016
~~4.5 SNACK-elicious Stars~~
This was such a cute story. Snack met Minnie when they were 7 years old and Snack claimed her then as "his girl". They were inseparable. I love a great childhood friend to lover story. This was a really sweet fluffy story.
January 10, 2016
Very Sweet!
January 14, 2016
wow. amazing. loved this book. to see their relationship change as they grow up. to experience their victories and their losses. it's well written and the characters are amazing.
January 22, 2016
As far as I was concerned, Snack was my best friend and the best thing to happen to me.
So Minnie and Marcus "Snack" have been friends since forever. They played together , got in trouble together, mainly did everything together. Minnie was "HIS GIRL" yup its the same as calling Dibs but at a younger age!
They have been an on/off couple for so long that it hurt. It wasnt like they had anything to do with it, it was just always bad timing I guess. Time just wasnt their ally
The course of true love never did run smooth
After 8 years of torture and avoiding each other, Minnie was called back to Downers Grove to see Snack and help him through his hard time. Raising 2 children and having lost his wife wasnt really something to expect at such a young age.
"Snack's wife is dead"
A rush of air left my lungs after unconsciously holding my breath, and with relief I blurt out,"Oh, Thank God!"
Like seriously !!!!!!!!
I know she has always been in love with Snack, and her guilty conscious somehow made her "TRY" to keep some distance between her and Snack
BUT THINKING SOMETHING IS JUST AS BAD AS DOING IT OR SAYING IT ALOUD
Really, when you get right down to it, are you supposed to be comfortable falling in love? I mean the first part of that phrase is falling—and falling sucks. And death—I hope nobody ever becomes comfortable with that. My Mimi talked about funerals she’d attended and death all the time. Maybe you do get comfortable. Or maybe it gets easier to talk about and your throat doesn’t swell up and you don’t choke on your words anymore.
This book was a cute novel, it somehow reminded me of "Love, Rosie".
I find it really hard to stay in love with someone after being hurt by that person many times.
To me Snack was a coward, he was afraid of losing Minnie, he was afraid of hurting her. But what is life without a little risks.
The flashbacks in the book were funny and enjoyable, but I hoped that the present scenes were more focused on. It was like ya they met after so long, they fell back in love ( well technically they didnt fall out of love to fall back) anyway and booooooom they are a couple AGAIN.
Personally I think Snack is just afraid of being alone. All through his life he was never alone, he was always in and out of relationships and then he got married because his ex was pregnant!
But it seems that he really loves Minnie.
If we break up—that’s it!’ That’s why I always said we weren’t. NBU, never broken up. Because the game, our game, our love, it never ended, and you’re going to win it for us. My closer. My girl.
The Sleepover as Fifi called them (Snack's daughter) were the best part of this book. They made the kids happy for seeing their daddy better and happier! And they made Minnie and Snack closer.
Expressing all their feelings, their hurt, their stories, their memories....
"I can’t believe my seven-year-old just proposed to you.” But after a beat he adds, “But what do you think?"
What do you think? You think she’ll say yes after twenty-six years, three weeks, and eleven hours?
After all "Soulmates" always end up together
So Minnie and Marcus "Snack" have been friends since forever. They played together , got in trouble together, mainly did everything together. Minnie was "HIS GIRL" yup its the same as calling Dibs but at a younger age!
They have been an on/off couple for so long that it hurt. It wasnt like they had anything to do with it, it was just always bad timing I guess. Time just wasnt their ally
The course of true love never did run smooth
After 8 years of torture and avoiding each other, Minnie was called back to Downers Grove to see Snack and help him through his hard time. Raising 2 children and having lost his wife wasnt really something to expect at such a young age.
"Snack's wife is dead"
A rush of air left my lungs after unconsciously holding my breath, and with relief I blurt out,"Oh, Thank God!"
Like seriously !!!!!!!!
I know she has always been in love with Snack, and her guilty conscious somehow made her "TRY" to keep some distance between her and Snack
BUT THINKING SOMETHING IS JUST AS BAD AS DOING IT OR SAYING IT ALOUD
Really, when you get right down to it, are you supposed to be comfortable falling in love? I mean the first part of that phrase is falling—and falling sucks. And death—I hope nobody ever becomes comfortable with that. My Mimi talked about funerals she’d attended and death all the time. Maybe you do get comfortable. Or maybe it gets easier to talk about and your throat doesn’t swell up and you don’t choke on your words anymore.
This book was a cute novel, it somehow reminded me of "Love, Rosie".
I find it really hard to stay in love with someone after being hurt by that person many times.
To me Snack was a coward, he was afraid of losing Minnie, he was afraid of hurting her. But what is life without a little risks.
The flashbacks in the book were funny and enjoyable, but I hoped that the present scenes were more focused on. It was like ya they met after so long, they fell back in love ( well technically they didnt fall out of love to fall back) anyway and booooooom they are a couple AGAIN.
Personally I think Snack is just afraid of being alone. All through his life he was never alone, he was always in and out of relationships and then he got married because his ex was pregnant!
But it seems that he really loves Minnie.
If we break up—that’s it!’ That’s why I always said we weren’t. NBU, never broken up. Because the game, our game, our love, it never ended, and you’re going to win it for us. My closer. My girl.
The Sleepover as Fifi called them (Snack's daughter) were the best part of this book. They made the kids happy for seeing their daddy better and happier! And they made Minnie and Snack closer.
Expressing all their feelings, their hurt, their stories, their memories....
"I can’t believe my seven-year-old just proposed to you.” But after a beat he adds, “But what do you think?"
What do you think? You think she’ll say yes after twenty-six years, three weeks, and eleven hours?
January 15, 2016
i liked the concept of getting a chance to get back together with your unrequited love(So 1 star) but the plot of this book is just to unbelievable..
Snack is a widower with two kids and is supposed to be grieving the loss of his wife but he is lusting after his BFF. He loved his wife and she asked him to move on. and he does in a month.Seriously, and that make this acceptable ?!?!
Had so many issues with this guy, not a worthy character.
Minnie, I gotta say, she is blinded by her love for this guy and waiting for a chance to jump into bed with him. I don't like her..
"Snack's wife is dead"
A rush of air left my lungs after unconsciously holding my breath, and with relief I blurt out,"Oh, Thank God!"
The dialogues between these two are ABSURD and NOT romantic..it was just so so wrong..they were never able to work out their issues and the interactions were purely physical. We see more interaction between Snack with Minnie's pet dog but we never get to see how Minnie interacts with Snack's kids. It was short so i finished is, THANK GOD!
Snack is a widower with two kids and is supposed to be grieving the loss of his wife but he is lusting after his BFF. He loved his wife and she asked him to move on. and he does in a month.Seriously, and that make this acceptable ?!?!
Had so many issues with this guy, not a worthy character.
Minnie, I gotta say, she is blinded by her love for this guy and waiting for a chance to jump into bed with him. I don't like her..
"Snack's wife is dead"
A rush of air left my lungs after unconsciously holding my breath, and with relief I blurt out,"Oh, Thank God!"
The dialogues between these two are ABSURD and NOT romantic..it was just so so wrong..they were never able to work out their issues and the interactions were purely physical. We see more interaction between Snack with Minnie's pet dog but we never get to see how Minnie interacts with Snack's kids. It was short so i finished is, THANK GOD!
nope
January 13, 2016Reason why I'd hate this book.
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January 17, 2016
Marcus “Snack” Snackenberg and Minnie Cooper had been dancing around each other for years. 26 years, to be exact. Best friends since childhood, they’d been in on-again/off-again romantic relationships—a virtual rollercoaster of those intense young love emotions—until eight years ago when it became “off-again” for good.
Then, after eight years of avoidance, Minnie is called back to her hometown to help Snack through a tough time. It’s the first time she’s seen him in years and one thing is crystal clear: she’s still madly in love with him. Their timing has always been off, but the pull is stronger than ever and maybe this time they’ll finally get it right.
This book was really bittersweet for me. At times adorable and swoony, other times heartbreaking and difficult to read. The flashbacks were so poignant to me—reminding me of first loves, how intense they feel, and how you just know that they’re going to last forever. How the whole world feels elevated—sharper and more electrified—when you get that chance with the person you think is “the one”.
Present day, however, played out really quickly for me. I struggled a little with the timeline—everything happened very quickly in a way that didn’t necessarily ring true. Things seemed glossed over, important details not acknowledged. The realist in me is a little uneasy with how things worked out.
The romantic in me, on the other hand, is all swoonballs and big smiles. Putting my unease aside, this book was super cute. While I might have found young Snack frustrating (in the way that most young men are), grown-up Snack was a dream and the storytelling is spot on.
In all, this was an engaging read—a little funny, a little quirky, a little sexy, a little heartbreaking and bittersweet. A lot adorable. It’s a bit of an emotional ride, but fun—and definitely worth it! ~ Shelly, 3.5 stars
~~~
This review is kind of hard to write, mostly because I'm struggling to find the words to express how I feel about Snack—both the book and the titular character. I went into this book expecting something like a reformed manwhore finally getting the untouchable girl, his best friend of 26 years. I got something that...hmm…made me feel, made me ache, but very possibly not in the way Emme Burton intended.
Here, let me try to explain…
Marcus ‘Snack’ Snackenberg and Minnie Cooper have been best friends since they day they met. Through 26 years, they’ve come close to finally being together, but time and circumstance have played with their hearts on more than one occasion. Together again, after years apart, is it finally their time?
Yes. Or, it should be. It's clear that these two characters are MFEO—made for each other. They're actually quite adorable together, and I really enjoyed that aspect of their relationship. Had it been just about Minnie and Snack reconnecting on their however-many-eth chance, coupled with the enjoyable flashbacks into their previous relationship attempts, I think this book would have been a total winner for me.
Except...it wasn't. There are other factors dictating the course of their relationship—which, without dreaded spoilers, I can't get into—and those factors did funny things to my heart. I hurt inside, but not necessarily for Snack and Minnie, although I did, at times, feel a little sullen at the way their love was derailed time and again. I worried over the timeline, and what Snack’s declarations meant for the other people in and out of their lives, and I wished—more often than not—for more insight into Snack.
Specifically, I wanted Snack’s point of view. I want to understand this man who was equal parts loveable and frustrating. His actions, the way he almost managed Minnie’s relationships, his choices... I needed more why. I could tell his connection with Minnie was solid, sparkly and right. But I needed more closure. I needed more perspective. Without it, my feels were focused elsewhere. And I'm not sure that was intended by Ms. Burton.
There were, however, many things to recommend this book. Minnie herself is a quirky and charming character. Her fantasies were funny, her love for her Wookiee was perfection. I'm telling you, that dog… *Sigh* He was a little heartbreaker. Not only that, I loved the tiny little side story of Gil and Colette. That made me happier than I could have anticipated.
And, of course, there is the joy of finally finding—and keeping—your true love. That's the challenge that Minnie and Snack face, and I wanted that for them. I really, truly did. I simply wish I could have had it with a little more distance from the past, and a little more insight in to the sexy, bearded Snack. ~ Beth, 3.5 stars
Then, after eight years of avoidance, Minnie is called back to her hometown to help Snack through a tough time. It’s the first time she’s seen him in years and one thing is crystal clear: she’s still madly in love with him. Their timing has always been off, but the pull is stronger than ever and maybe this time they’ll finally get it right.
This book was really bittersweet for me. At times adorable and swoony, other times heartbreaking and difficult to read. The flashbacks were so poignant to me—reminding me of first loves, how intense they feel, and how you just know that they’re going to last forever. How the whole world feels elevated—sharper and more electrified—when you get that chance with the person you think is “the one”.
Present day, however, played out really quickly for me. I struggled a little with the timeline—everything happened very quickly in a way that didn’t necessarily ring true. Things seemed glossed over, important details not acknowledged. The realist in me is a little uneasy with how things worked out.
The romantic in me, on the other hand, is all swoonballs and big smiles. Putting my unease aside, this book was super cute. While I might have found young Snack frustrating (in the way that most young men are), grown-up Snack was a dream and the storytelling is spot on.
In all, this was an engaging read—a little funny, a little quirky, a little sexy, a little heartbreaking and bittersweet. A lot adorable. It’s a bit of an emotional ride, but fun—and definitely worth it! ~ Shelly, 3.5 stars
~~~
This review is kind of hard to write, mostly because I'm struggling to find the words to express how I feel about Snack—both the book and the titular character. I went into this book expecting something like a reformed manwhore finally getting the untouchable girl, his best friend of 26 years. I got something that...hmm…made me feel, made me ache, but very possibly not in the way Emme Burton intended.
Here, let me try to explain…
Marcus ‘Snack’ Snackenberg and Minnie Cooper have been best friends since they day they met. Through 26 years, they’ve come close to finally being together, but time and circumstance have played with their hearts on more than one occasion. Together again, after years apart, is it finally their time?
Yes. Or, it should be. It's clear that these two characters are MFEO—made for each other. They're actually quite adorable together, and I really enjoyed that aspect of their relationship. Had it been just about Minnie and Snack reconnecting on their however-many-eth chance, coupled with the enjoyable flashbacks into their previous relationship attempts, I think this book would have been a total winner for me.
Except...it wasn't. There are other factors dictating the course of their relationship—which, without dreaded spoilers, I can't get into—and those factors did funny things to my heart. I hurt inside, but not necessarily for Snack and Minnie, although I did, at times, feel a little sullen at the way their love was derailed time and again. I worried over the timeline, and what Snack’s declarations meant for the other people in and out of their lives, and I wished—more often than not—for more insight into Snack.
Specifically, I wanted Snack’s point of view. I want to understand this man who was equal parts loveable and frustrating. His actions, the way he almost managed Minnie’s relationships, his choices... I needed more why. I could tell his connection with Minnie was solid, sparkly and right. But I needed more closure. I needed more perspective. Without it, my feels were focused elsewhere. And I'm not sure that was intended by Ms. Burton.
There were, however, many things to recommend this book. Minnie herself is a quirky and charming character. Her fantasies were funny, her love for her Wookiee was perfection. I'm telling you, that dog… *Sigh* He was a little heartbreaker. Not only that, I loved the tiny little side story of Gil and Colette. That made me happier than I could have anticipated.
And, of course, there is the joy of finally finding—and keeping—your true love. That's the challenge that Minnie and Snack face, and I wanted that for them. I really, truly did. I simply wish I could have had it with a little more distance from the past, and a little more insight in to the sexy, bearded Snack. ~ Beth, 3.5 stars
January 11, 2016
3.5 I actually really enjoyed this one. It is a bit of a weird setup, but I just went with it.
January 24, 2016
The potential was there, but I felt it a bit too unrealistic that Snack would want to immediately start something with Minnie so soon after what brought him back to Downer's Grove.
June 12, 2017
I always say things happen for reason and this book right here proves two of my throes. My second is if you truly love someone let them go, if they come back they are yours to keep forever. Which is meant to be. I wish snack would of got his act together a lot sooner.
April 27, 2016
In fiction and movies, I like the unfolding, the figuring out, the discovery. I tolerate beginnings because, well, every story needs exposition and backstory. I’m less a fan of the end. Because is it really ever the end? I waver between craving the resolution and wanting to know what’s next—because even at the end there is always something next.
By contrast, in my everyday life, I yearn for the answer, the resolution. I can’t stand things left undone. Oh, I can procrastinate with the best of them but I like my conflicts resolved. Maybe it has something to do with the way I grew up, but I wish for the proverbial happy (or, at least, content) ending.
Well, Snack was truly a delicious treat. Pun intended.
To be honest, I was hooked from the very first line. The writing style of the author was what instantly drew me in, especially since it was full of wit and humor. The book, from start to finish, made me laugh. With every scene, I managed to find something funny, even if it was meant to be nostalgic or sad.
One part I found extra funny was this:
"My name is Wilhelmina Jane. Who does that to a kid? Wilhelmina Jane. There are so many horrible combinations of names you can make from that. Shall I elaborate? Willie J. Minnie Jane. It only got worse after the media started with the JLo/Hip Hop nickname thing. The list goes on. Then add my last name—Cooper. Yup, you got it. Minnie Cooper. For real. This was never a thing when I was a kid—only in the 2000s when Mini Cooper automobiles were introduced and that damn The Italian Job movie came out. Now, my name is a big joke."
Now, here's where my main issue comes into play. I could've given this book 4 stars, 5 stars even since I was feeling extra giddy and generous from all the laughing fit...
BUT!
I just found it slightly weird that Min and Snack got together so easily—more of the physical, less on the emotional, because I mean, they have been best friends for 26 years. Coming back to my point, I was just a bit disturbed that they already did all sorts of physical mumbo-jumbo, even if Snack just recently lost his wife. I mean, I get that Snack needs and wants to feel things other than pain, and they both missed each other, and the physical attraction is highly-evident, and they turn to each other when troubled, and it was just bound to happen, and—okay, I'll stop there. What I'm saying is I could've loved this book better if they've given themselves more time, and possibly more space, even with all these inevitable connection and attraction hanging above them. For me, losing a spouse, rather a life partner, is definitely a major event. So even if the best friend you've been in love with that you haven't seen for years comes back, I still think it's hard to move on from losing your wife. It was just that Snack seemed like he was getting along fine, aside from the occasional breakdowns. I mean, they both deserve happiness, but a life was just lost, children are definitely present, and some major family changes are on the table, and I just wished for again, time and space. But then again, that's just my personal judgment.
Either way, this book was a good read, but then the issues I have with this is not so easy to forget.
3/3.5 stars! for this one!
February 25, 2016
So yeah... it probably didn't help that I didn't like Minnie or Snack. I'm pretty sure many of us have had our share of friends with benefits in the past. I'm pretty sure there are even more who've pictured someone else to get there when in the act if they're not real keen on the current partner, that said I'm pretty sure that most people, myself included don't want to be inside the chick's thoughts while she's doing that. This is how the book opens, this is our introduction to Minnie. She's thinking about her former best friend to get off while her live in friend with benefits is going down on her. Needless to say it doesn't really make me want to rush out to befriend her because for God's sake if you're in that situation you don't talk about afterward, you pretend it didn't happen and realize that the whole bed buddy thing isn't really working for you anymore you need a different one.
I'd have stopped reading right there if it hadn't within pages included a scene of Minnie meeting Snack for the first time at 6 years old. The flashback scenes, especially those when Minnie and Snack are children really shine. They're well written and gripping and tease you into wanting more. Then you get more and wish you'd had enough self discipline not to be so curious.
As you read through their past interspersed with their present you realize Snack is kind of a jerk who's been playing games with Minnie's heart since they were kids. Not to mention when they finally do hook up it's within months of his wife dying of cancer. I don't care that he married her because she was pregnant. He's crying over Megan one moment and screwing Minnie the next. Sorry I find that kind of skeevy.
I finished the story, but it's really screwed up, the characters are screwed up and the plot is kind of twisted in my opinion. What does it say about a spouse's memory if you're screwing your ex only month's after they died? I think it's like 3 months. If my spouse died I don't think I would even be able to pull it together within three months and I certainly wouldn't be interested in having sex. The timing is just too soon to feel anything less than morally wrong to me. Not to mention Snack and Minnie never really do work out all the issues that happened between them in their rocky past. Minnie's just like oh you're interested now so let's forget about all the times you played with me and stomped on my heart or that your wife's barely cold in her grave. I'm soo all in with this. As a reader I just wasn't. Do I think this could have worked with more actually communication between the characters resolving their past and had it taken place about a year after it had, yeah it might have worked for me then, but as it stands I finished reading it and just thought all these characters are messed up in the head. Why did I read that?
I'd have stopped reading right there if it hadn't within pages included a scene of Minnie meeting Snack for the first time at 6 years old. The flashback scenes, especially those when Minnie and Snack are children really shine. They're well written and gripping and tease you into wanting more. Then you get more and wish you'd had enough self discipline not to be so curious.
As you read through their past interspersed with their present you realize Snack is kind of a jerk who's been playing games with Minnie's heart since they were kids. Not to mention when they finally do hook up it's within months of his wife dying of cancer. I don't care that he married her because she was pregnant. He's crying over Megan one moment and screwing Minnie the next. Sorry I find that kind of skeevy.
I finished the story, but it's really screwed up, the characters are screwed up and the plot is kind of twisted in my opinion. What does it say about a spouse's memory if you're screwing your ex only month's after they died? I think it's like 3 months. If my spouse died I don't think I would even be able to pull it together within three months and I certainly wouldn't be interested in having sex. The timing is just too soon to feel anything less than morally wrong to me. Not to mention Snack and Minnie never really do work out all the issues that happened between them in their rocky past. Minnie's just like oh you're interested now so let's forget about all the times you played with me and stomped on my heart or that your wife's barely cold in her grave. I'm soo all in with this. As a reader I just wasn't. Do I think this could have worked with more actually communication between the characters resolving their past and had it taken place about a year after it had, yeah it might have worked for me then, but as it stands I finished reading it and just thought all these characters are messed up in the head. Why did I read that?
January 17, 2016
3.5 Stars
I both loved and hated this book! The story was beautifully written, but the characters were at times hard to get on board with.
This is a second chance romance unlike any other. The premise of this story is something that may turn off some readers, and others will absolutely adore. I was in between with my feelings on how these two were reunited.
Twenty-six years ago Snack entered Minnie’s life and was her best friend, and the love of her life. Throughout this book we get both past and present perspectives from Minnie on Snack and her story. We see their friendship, the trouble they caused as kids, then see them move on to something more, and then we see Snack break Minnie’s heart over and over again. Minnie has tried over the years to move on but her heart still belongs to Snack. I felt her pain when she went through some of the things she did in this book, and I wanted to strangle her at times with how she behaved or how quickly she would forgive Snack.
Now Snack… I really wanted to love him, and it took me a long time in this book to like the current Snack. The old snack when he was a kid, and before he broke Minnie’s heart, was awesome, but the one now? Not so much. He recently has suffered a great loss, and Minnie is there to help bring him out of his shell. He goes from being sad and sullen, to a man in love all over again. I felt that if Minnie was the love of his life, and he never stopped loving her, he would never have broken her heart the second time. I understand the first time, he was scared, but the second time? That’s now what a man who only loves one woman does.
I understand this is fiction, but I just had a hard time accepting Snack moving forward so quickly. Other than that piece, I really did enjoy watching how Snack and Minnie’s story played out. I laughed a lot in this book, especially with the shenanigans these two seemed to get in as children, and I cried and swooned as they got older. I was definitely happy to see how things ended up for Snack and Minnie, but I wish they never would have had to go through everything they did to finally get to the point they are in now.
Overall, this is an amazingly written story that told the story of young love, losing love, and finding your heart again. By the end of this story I had fallen for Snack, maybe not as hard as other book boyfriends out there, but he definitely redeemed himself. If you’re looking for a unique twist on a second chance romance (well.. really a third chance romance), definitely consider picking up SNACK today!
I both loved and hated this book! The story was beautifully written, but the characters were at times hard to get on board with.
This is a second chance romance unlike any other. The premise of this story is something that may turn off some readers, and others will absolutely adore. I was in between with my feelings on how these two were reunited.
Twenty-six years ago Snack entered Minnie’s life and was her best friend, and the love of her life. Throughout this book we get both past and present perspectives from Minnie on Snack and her story. We see their friendship, the trouble they caused as kids, then see them move on to something more, and then we see Snack break Minnie’s heart over and over again. Minnie has tried over the years to move on but her heart still belongs to Snack. I felt her pain when she went through some of the things she did in this book, and I wanted to strangle her at times with how she behaved or how quickly she would forgive Snack.
Now Snack… I really wanted to love him, and it took me a long time in this book to like the current Snack. The old snack when he was a kid, and before he broke Minnie’s heart, was awesome, but the one now? Not so much. He recently has suffered a great loss, and Minnie is there to help bring him out of his shell. He goes from being sad and sullen, to a man in love all over again. I felt that if Minnie was the love of his life, and he never stopped loving her, he would never have broken her heart the second time. I understand the first time, he was scared, but the second time? That’s now what a man who only loves one woman does.
I understand this is fiction, but I just had a hard time accepting Snack moving forward so quickly. Other than that piece, I really did enjoy watching how Snack and Minnie’s story played out. I laughed a lot in this book, especially with the shenanigans these two seemed to get in as children, and I cried and swooned as they got older. I was definitely happy to see how things ended up for Snack and Minnie, but I wish they never would have had to go through everything they did to finally get to the point they are in now.
Overall, this is an amazingly written story that told the story of young love, losing love, and finding your heart again. By the end of this story I had fallen for Snack, maybe not as hard as other book boyfriends out there, but he definitely redeemed himself. If you’re looking for a unique twist on a second chance romance (well.. really a third chance romance), definitely consider picking up SNACK today!
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