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Almost Impossible
Fans of Sarah Dessen, Stephanie Perkins, and Jenny Han will delight as the fireworks spark and the secrets fly in this delicious summer romance from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
When Jade decided to spend the summer with her aunt in California, she thought she knew what she was getting into. But nothing could have prepared her for Quentin. Jade hasn't been in suburbia long and even she knows her annoying (and annoyingly cute) next-door neighbor spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
And when Quentin learns Jade plans to spend her first American summer hiding out reading books, he refuses to be ignored. Sneaking out, staying up, and even a midnight swim, Quentin is determined to give Jade days--and nights--worth remembering.
But despite their storybook-perfect romance, every time Jade moves closer, Quentin pulls away. And when rumors of a jilted ex-girlfriend come to light, Jade knows Quentin is hiding a secret--and she's determined to find out what it is.
When Jade decided to spend the summer with her aunt in California, she thought she knew what she was getting into. But nothing could have prepared her for Quentin. Jade hasn't been in suburbia long and even she knows her annoying (and annoyingly cute) next-door neighbor spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
And when Quentin learns Jade plans to spend her first American summer hiding out reading books, he refuses to be ignored. Sneaking out, staying up, and even a midnight swim, Quentin is determined to give Jade days--and nights--worth remembering.
But despite their storybook-perfect romance, every time Jade moves closer, Quentin pulls away. And when rumors of a jilted ex-girlfriend come to light, Jade knows Quentin is hiding a secret--and she's determined to find out what it is.
256 pages, Paperback
First published June 18, 2018
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About the author
Nicole Williams
52 books9,593 followersNicole is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author who got her humble start dictating books to her parents at the age of three and her big break nearly three decades later when she signed her first publishing deal. She grew up an avid reader and writer who majored in Economics because a Creative Writing degree was lofty and impractical, not to mention a pipe dream. Irony, you wily fiend.
When she isn’t embroiled in a book, she spends her time playing wife and mom to her two favorite people in the world, and referee to their three rescue pets/wildlings. Nicole lives in the Evergreen State on the quieter side, ideal for an admitted recluse who enjoys the diversity of outdoor endeavors the Great Northwest offers.
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When she isn’t embroiled in a book, she spends her time playing wife and mom to her two favorite people in the world, and referee to their three rescue pets/wildlings. Nicole lives in the Evergreen State on the quieter side, ideal for an admitted recluse who enjoys the diversity of outdoor endeavors the Great Northwest offers.
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May 1, 2018
3.5 stars!!!
Jade is a teenager, but at seventeen, she’s never lived the ‘normal life’ of a teen. Her mom is a popular musician and she’s spent all her youth traveling around. She’s seen a lot, but never felt rooted anywhere. She decides to spend the summer before her senior year with her aunt and have a real teenage experience. She gets a job, she makes a friend, she meets a boy….
Jade and Quentin didn’t expect to hit it off the way they did, but they had chemistry straight away. I liked both of the main characters a lot. I thought Jade was great, and Quentin was a stand-up guy. If only it wasn’t so predictable for me personally I think this book could have been a huge win for me.
Almost Impossible is a sweet summer romance.I enjoyed reading this book, though I wished I would have not guessed the secret so early on in the book. It felt like I knew exactly what was going on and just waiting on the other shoe to drop. Also, I wish there were a few more chapters at the end, or an epilogue. For me, it felt like it ended a little too quickly after things were resolved. I love Nicole William’s writing and overall this was a quick, fun, and entertaining read for me!
Jade is a teenager, but at seventeen, she’s never lived the ‘normal life’ of a teen. Her mom is a popular musician and she’s spent all her youth traveling around. She’s seen a lot, but never felt rooted anywhere. She decides to spend the summer before her senior year with her aunt and have a real teenage experience. She gets a job, she makes a friend, she meets a boy….
Jade and Quentin didn’t expect to hit it off the way they did, but they had chemistry straight away. I liked both of the main characters a lot. I thought Jade was great, and Quentin was a stand-up guy. If only it wasn’t so predictable for me personally I think this book could have been a huge win for me.
Almost Impossible is a sweet summer romance.I enjoyed reading this book, though I wished I would have not guessed the secret so early on in the book. It felt like I knew exactly what was going on and just waiting on the other shoe to drop. Also, I wish there were a few more chapters at the end, or an epilogue. For me, it felt like it ended a little too quickly after things were resolved. I love Nicole William’s writing and overall this was a quick, fun, and entertaining read for me!
November 10, 2018
Me ha gustado mucho este libro y he disfrutado mucho de su lectura.
Es una historia de amor superbonita, donde los protagonistas os enamorarán a vosotros tanto como lo harán entre ellos.
A pesar de ser bastante sencilla, la manera de narrar de la autora la hace bastante especial y cautivadora, con una estratosfera veraniega preciosa.
Los dos protagonistas me han parecido muy especiales. La protagonista es una chica que necesita vivir una vida normal por un tiempo, y el protagonista se enfrenta a un problema del pasado que deberá enfrentar a lo largo de la novela para que la relación entre él y protagonista funcione.
Creo que es un libro ideal para los fans de la romántica juvenil, ya que me ha recordado mucho a las novelas de Kasie West y Jenny Hann y que sin duda os recomiendo muchísimo para pasar un rato agradable y desconectar. No va a ser lo mejor que leáis en el mundo, pero a mí personalmente me ha gustado muchísimo :)
Es una historia de amor superbonita, donde los protagonistas os enamorarán a vosotros tanto como lo harán entre ellos.
A pesar de ser bastante sencilla, la manera de narrar de la autora la hace bastante especial y cautivadora, con una estratosfera veraniega preciosa.
Los dos protagonistas me han parecido muy especiales. La protagonista es una chica que necesita vivir una vida normal por un tiempo, y el protagonista se enfrenta a un problema del pasado que deberá enfrentar a lo largo de la novela para que la relación entre él y protagonista funcione.
Creo que es un libro ideal para los fans de la romántica juvenil, ya que me ha recordado mucho a las novelas de Kasie West y Jenny Hann y que sin duda os recomiendo muchísimo para pasar un rato agradable y desconectar. No va a ser lo mejor que leáis en el mundo, pero a mí personalmente me ha gustado muchísimo :)
May 26, 2018
I’ve been given an ARC of this book and it has no influence on my willing and honest review.
4 stars.
Almost Impossible is the perfect book to read alongside the pool on a summer day. It is easy to read filled with lovable characters and under the light tones some heavy topics as shouldering responsibilities, making the right moral choices even if the road is hard are skillfully broached.
This story revolves around Jade and Quentin, two people meeting in the summer before entering their last year of high school.
Jade is the definition of a level headed and responsible girl.
She's been raised by her single mother who happens to be in a famous girl’s band. Jade may be the daughter but she was the one taking care of the band's schedule. She was mothering the other members.
I loved the opening scene with Jade feeling bad to let her mother fend for herself. What if she lost her phone charger for the Nth time? She had packed her two extras to get her through the summer but you never known… And what if...
I could feel the love and care between these two. It was also time that Jade had some healthy distance with her mother to discover the world by herself and know what she would really want.
The role reversal with her mom telling her to find some trouble was a fresh idea.
Jade asked her mom to spend the summer at her aunt’s house to experience the world as a “normal” teenager but she also has a hidden goal. One she did not tell her mother but is really determined to reach. A secret vital to help Jade know who she really was and what she wanted in life.
Jade’s aunt and uncle are opposite to her mom and she won’t have much freedom living with them. That’s why she applied to a summer job as one more experiment and some time out of the house.
Of course knowing Nicole Williams there is a romance. And the hero will come wearing a life guard attire. Meet Quentin. Head life guard at the pool. Nice abs wide shoulders. Responsible but Jade's key to find some trouble.
Quentin is the boy of your dreams but he hides a secret. A big secret.
Quentin will push Jade to live her life as another underlying theme is “live your life and don't regret”. Do. Don't live vicariously through books. That's quite ironical for us bookworms but true nonetheless.
I loved Quentin as he was just perfect: handsome, sweet, responsible, wearing his heart on his sleeve…everything you should wish in a YA book hero.
The banter between Quentin and Jade was funny with a sarcastic undertone that I so love in my books.
This is a sweet story about living your life as a teenager. About being responsible. About parenting and raising kids alone. About making the right moral choices as difficult as they might be. Taking responsibilities for your mistakes instead or turning your back and walking away when life got hard and you didn’t want to deal. The characters are likeable, good people at their core. The pace is right. The writing is smooth and sass is present giving a nice shake to the story.
If you are looking for one more book to add to your summer list don’t look further you’ve found it.
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4 stars.
Almost Impossible is the perfect book to read alongside the pool on a summer day. It is easy to read filled with lovable characters and under the light tones some heavy topics as shouldering responsibilities, making the right moral choices even if the road is hard are skillfully broached.
This story revolves around Jade and Quentin, two people meeting in the summer before entering their last year of high school.
Jade is the definition of a level headed and responsible girl.
She's been raised by her single mother who happens to be in a famous girl’s band. Jade may be the daughter but she was the one taking care of the band's schedule. She was mothering the other members.
I loved the opening scene with Jade feeling bad to let her mother fend for herself. What if she lost her phone charger for the Nth time? She had packed her two extras to get her through the summer but you never known… And what if...
I could feel the love and care between these two. It was also time that Jade had some healthy distance with her mother to discover the world by herself and know what she would really want.
The role reversal with her mom telling her to find some trouble was a fresh idea.
Jade asked her mom to spend the summer at her aunt’s house to experience the world as a “normal” teenager but she also has a hidden goal. One she did not tell her mother but is really determined to reach. A secret vital to help Jade know who she really was and what she wanted in life.
Jade’s aunt and uncle are opposite to her mom and she won’t have much freedom living with them. That’s why she applied to a summer job as one more experiment and some time out of the house.
Of course knowing Nicole Williams there is a romance. And the hero will come wearing a life guard attire. Meet Quentin. Head life guard at the pool. Nice abs wide shoulders. Responsible but Jade's key to find some trouble.
Quentin is the boy of your dreams but he hides a secret. A big secret.
Quentin will push Jade to live her life as another underlying theme is “live your life and don't regret”. Do. Don't live vicariously through books. That's quite ironical for us bookworms but true nonetheless.
I loved Quentin as he was just perfect: handsome, sweet, responsible, wearing his heart on his sleeve…everything you should wish in a YA book hero.
The banter between Quentin and Jade was funny with a sarcastic undertone that I so love in my books.
This is a sweet story about living your life as a teenager. About being responsible. About parenting and raising kids alone. About making the right moral choices as difficult as they might be. Taking responsibilities for your mistakes instead or turning your back and walking away when life got hard and you didn’t want to deal. The characters are likeable, good people at their core. The pace is right. The writing is smooth and sass is present giving a nice shake to the story.
If you are looking for one more book to add to your summer list don’t look further you’ve found it.
Thank you Random House Children for your trust.
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June 24, 2018
Sweet ya summer read
November 29, 2018
Me ha parecido muy sencilla, pero me ha encantado. Tiene mensajes muy bonitos que le han dado el toque especial a esta novela que he devorado en pocos días. Te engancha desde el principio, pues Jade, la protagonista, es un personaje con una personalidad muy clara. Me ha gustado como se han ido creando las relaciones entre los personajes, como dejaban entrever que había algo oculto, lo que ha conseguido que me intrigara, aunque debo confesar, que me olía lo que era desde el principio. Me ha fallado un poco el instalove y me ha faltado algo más de contenido, creo que es un libro que admitía más páginas, pues me ha parecido que el desenlace ha sido un poco precipitado. Pero sin duda es una novela muy tierna.
June 21, 2018
I enjoyed every page of this book and I just wish it had been a little longer and perhaps a little deeper at times. Nicole Williams has always had solid YA roots and this contemporary tale with an unusual approach to a trope was pretty fantastic.
Jade had a background that I really enjoyed reading about. Her entrance to California for some much-needed roots in her life was refreshing, her home with her aunt, uncle and cousins left me wanting more details especially the aunt/uncle relationship. However, the focus of this story was Jade and the boy across the road, Quentin. They met in a rather fractious manner, with dirty looks and a little seething.
“I wasn’t sure I felt that was his way of making peace or declaring war, but I knew that either way, this boy would be a battle every step of the way.”
These two together were delightful reading, their connection, dialogue and real life playing out was easy to sink into. Quentin was happy to be the one to show Jade what teenage life should really be...fun, a beach party, sneaking out here or there and being care-free. In actual fact, Quentin was not at all what he seemed.
I got a sense of where the story was going late on and I’m really impressed with where Nicole Williams took the story, blowing preconceptions out of the water.
I know there is one more to come of these YA contemporaries and I can only say that I am looking forward to it after book two.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
Jade had a background that I really enjoyed reading about. Her entrance to California for some much-needed roots in her life was refreshing, her home with her aunt, uncle and cousins left me wanting more details especially the aunt/uncle relationship. However, the focus of this story was Jade and the boy across the road, Quentin. They met in a rather fractious manner, with dirty looks and a little seething.
“I wasn’t sure I felt that was his way of making peace or declaring war, but I knew that either way, this boy would be a battle every step of the way.”
These two together were delightful reading, their connection, dialogue and real life playing out was easy to sink into. Quentin was happy to be the one to show Jade what teenage life should really be...fun, a beach party, sneaking out here or there and being care-free. In actual fact, Quentin was not at all what he seemed.
I got a sense of where the story was going late on and I’m really impressed with where Nicole Williams took the story, blowing preconceptions out of the water.
I know there is one more to come of these YA contemporaries and I can only say that I am looking forward to it after book two.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
December 10, 2018
1/5
He perdido dos horas de mi vida con esto. He leído Fan Fics con más calidad y más elaborados.
Casi imposible es una novela Young Adult de la que no me esperaba mucho y me ha dado mucho menos todavía. Se lee rápido pero a mi no me ha conseguido enganchar en ningún momento y tanto la historia como los personajes me han parecido muy mediocres. Creo que hay opciones bastante mejores dentro del género.
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He perdido dos horas de mi vida con esto. He leído Fan Fics con más calidad y más elaborados.
Casi imposible es una novela Young Adult de la que no me esperaba mucho y me ha dado mucho menos todavía. Se lee rápido pero a mi no me ha conseguido enganchar en ningún momento y tanto la historia como los personajes me han parecido muy mediocres. Creo que hay opciones bastante mejores dentro del género.
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May 21, 2018
Release Date: June 19, 2018
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Almost Impossible is a great book for teens and young adults. Normally, I try and stay away from YA romances because they seem... Immature? But I was drawn to this one based on the cover and description. All in all, I think Nicole did a great job with this story. She made her characters believable and even added real world problems that affect (or CAN affect) any teen. I won't say what because it would spoil the story, but it's interesting to say the least. Now, one of the things I didn't care for was the fact that I kept asking myself "what is the point of this book". At some points it felt like it was going nowhere aside from two kids getting to know one another. Towards the end however, things picked up and secrets that were silently kept throughout the story were revealed. For some, this "secret" sort of comes out of nowhere. But I can see how it makes sense for the characters age.
Anyway, with all that aside, I think this is a good coming of age, young adult romance. There isn't any sex or foul language so I think readers 14+ would be good candidates for the story. In fact, I think it will sell well for this age group. It's an appealing story and a sweet, quick read. Fans of the author, if you enjoy teen/young adult books then you may like this as well. But be warned, it truly IS targeted for the younger age group so some things will come off as a bit immature to you.
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Almost Impossible is a great book for teens and young adults. Normally, I try and stay away from YA romances because they seem... Immature? But I was drawn to this one based on the cover and description. All in all, I think Nicole did a great job with this story. She made her characters believable and even added real world problems that affect (or CAN affect) any teen. I won't say what because it would spoil the story, but it's interesting to say the least. Now, one of the things I didn't care for was the fact that I kept asking myself "what is the point of this book". At some points it felt like it was going nowhere aside from two kids getting to know one another. Towards the end however, things picked up and secrets that were silently kept throughout the story were revealed. For some, this "secret" sort of comes out of nowhere. But I can see how it makes sense for the characters age.
Anyway, with all that aside, I think this is a good coming of age, young adult romance. There isn't any sex or foul language so I think readers 14+ would be good candidates for the story. In fact, I think it will sell well for this age group. It's an appealing story and a sweet, quick read. Fans of the author, if you enjoy teen/young adult books then you may like this as well. But be warned, it truly IS targeted for the younger age group so some things will come off as a bit immature to you.
June 14, 2018
Need a great summer romance? Pick this one up please! This was a wonderful, refreshing YA with mature characters experiencing that sweet high school romance.
Jade and Quentin's interaction from the start had me captivated. Their banter was smart, witty and fun! Jade's mom is in a popular rock band and she has spent her entire life travelling around the world on tours with the band. She decides to stay with her aunt for the summer in 'suburbia' to experience the life of a normal teenager. Our couple incidentally end up working at the same place for their summer jobs and we get to experience the cute and awkward first stages of teenage love. This is one of my favorite parts of YA books!
As they get to know each other, it's clear that Quentin has a secret and I figured it out way before Jade finds out but it doesn't take away from the story. Just know that both these characters have serious issues they are are dealing with personally and it just adds a layer of complexity to the plot that I thoroughly enjoyed.
We get some interesting family dynamics as Jade's mom is kind of a free spirit and Jade grew up with very few rules. Her aunt is the complete opposite and is quite strict. This leads to some tense situations that Jade has to learn to navigate like a regular teenager. The bond she had with her mom was very heartwarming and I loved their support of each other.
This is the perfect summer YA romance with a cute guy, an appealing plot and quick-witted banter.
4 Stars
Young Adult
Heat Level: N/A
POV: Single (Heroine)
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Jade and Quentin's interaction from the start had me captivated. Their banter was smart, witty and fun! Jade's mom is in a popular rock band and she has spent her entire life travelling around the world on tours with the band. She decides to stay with her aunt for the summer in 'suburbia' to experience the life of a normal teenager. Our couple incidentally end up working at the same place for their summer jobs and we get to experience the cute and awkward first stages of teenage love. This is one of my favorite parts of YA books!
As they get to know each other, it's clear that Quentin has a secret and I figured it out way before Jade finds out but it doesn't take away from the story. Just know that both these characters have serious issues they are are dealing with personally and it just adds a layer of complexity to the plot that I thoroughly enjoyed.
We get some interesting family dynamics as Jade's mom is kind of a free spirit and Jade grew up with very few rules. Her aunt is the complete opposite and is quite strict. This leads to some tense situations that Jade has to learn to navigate like a regular teenager. The bond she had with her mom was very heartwarming and I loved their support of each other.
This is the perfect summer YA romance with a cute guy, an appealing plot and quick-witted banter.
4 Stars
Young Adult
Heat Level: N/A
POV: Single (Heroine)
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May 19, 2018
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A few words to describe this book: cute, innocent, quiet, small
In other words, the perfect summer beach read. It sorta read like a Nicholas Sparks Jr. book. lol Sparks for Teens. Somebody trademark that, quick. You know how in all of Sparks' books, it's pretty quiet and then there's that one twist that you don't see coming? Same story here. I did not see that twist coming at all.
I think that the cover of this book is absolutely perfect for the story. It looks just like how I pictured Jade in my mind. Also, super cute. However, I don't think the title makes much sense with the story. Nothing that happened in here was anywhere near "almost impossible." It was pretty much your average YA contemporary.
The immature banter between the two love interests was a bit irritating at times. Also, it was kind of random that BOTH of the girl's parents were rock stars in separate bands. Now that's almost impossible. lol
One more beef I had with the story was the contradictions. On the one hand, Jade was supposedly a wild hippie child who stayed out late at night and made friends everywhere she went. Yet, the mom says that she reads too much and doesn't have a life at all and makes her do more outside of her comfort zone. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. You can't be a friendly and independent girl but also a loser shut in all at once. I don't think that was super well thought out.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an arc.
A few words to describe this book: cute, innocent, quiet, small
In other words, the perfect summer beach read. It sorta read like a Nicholas Sparks Jr. book. lol Sparks for Teens. Somebody trademark that, quick. You know how in all of Sparks' books, it's pretty quiet and then there's that one twist that you don't see coming? Same story here. I did not see that twist coming at all.
I think that the cover of this book is absolutely perfect for the story. It looks just like how I pictured Jade in my mind. Also, super cute. However, I don't think the title makes much sense with the story. Nothing that happened in here was anywhere near "almost impossible." It was pretty much your average YA contemporary.
The immature banter between the two love interests was a bit irritating at times. Also, it was kind of random that BOTH of the girl's parents were rock stars in separate bands. Now that's almost impossible. lol
One more beef I had with the story was the contradictions. On the one hand, Jade was supposedly a wild hippie child who stayed out late at night and made friends everywhere she went. Yet, the mom says that she reads too much and doesn't have a life at all and makes her do more outside of her comfort zone. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. You can't be a friendly and independent girl but also a loser shut in all at once. I don't think that was super well thought out.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an arc.
January 7, 2019
Este libro ha sido el broche perfecto para finalizar el año. Gracias a este libro he conocido la pluma de una nueva autora que me ha dejado con ganas de más, la historia me ha parecido tan bonita y emotiva 😍 La novela gira entorno al secreto de Quentin, a través de los protagonistas viviremos los miedos que se le presentan a esa edad y valoraremos el poder de la familia y la amistad. Si queréis leer una historia dulce, ligera y emotiva, tenéis que leer esta historia y conocer la pluma de Nicole Williams.
"Casi Imposible" es una historia muy bonita y con unos personajes encantadores que te conquistaran a cada paso que dan. Una lectura ligera, entretenida y entrañable.
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"Casi Imposible" es una historia muy bonita y con unos personajes encantadores que te conquistaran a cada paso que dan. Una lectura ligera, entretenida y entrañable.
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December 30, 2019
Almost Impossible no es mi primera lectura de Nicole Williams y sin embargo me parecio muy diferente a mis anteriores experiencias con la autora. Hasta el momento habia leido novelas suyas mas " adultas ", y aunque no creo que lo que narra esta lectura sea superficial o innecesario, si que considero que Almost Impossible tiene un ambiente juvenil que no tenian las otras historias suyas que he leido.
La historia de amor de Quentin y Jade no es perfecta, tiene ciertos detalles que no lo hacen un libro redondo, aun asi, tiene todos los aspectos positivos que me gusta encontrar en las novelas juveniles sin llegar a resultar demasiado adolescente para mi, me encanto especialmente el aire dulce y sano que deja entrever la relacion entre los protagonistas. No se como explicarlo pero su amor me parecio muy sano y normal, en esta historia no hay relaciones toxicas o amistades nocivas a las que tan acostumbradas estamos en la actualidad.
En resumen, Almost Impossible fue una lectura adorable y entrañable que se me hizo corta, ademas me dejo con una gran sonrisa al finalizarla aunque reconozco que el desenlace me parecio precipitado y extrañe un epilogo años mas tarde de Jade y Quentin.
3.5 Estrellas!
June 8, 2018
Let me start off by first saying that in my personal opinion, a 3 star book is a good book and one that I would recommend to people. I find that people cringe when they see 3 star and think the book isn't that great. It's not that, it's more along the lines of the book was a good read, but not one that will stick with me forever.
Almost Impossible is a sweet and easy read for just about anyone. There isn't any over the top drama and nothing too hot and heavy for a YA read.
Jade was my favorite part of this book. She has grown up in a world most of us would find fascinating and amazing. She is bit more mature than most at her age, but at the same time, she is slightly naïve on certain things because of her upbringing. You'd think she'd be more of a rebellious kid or something along those lines, but she appreciates everything she's been given and has a great head on her shoulders.
Quentin was an interesting character to me. He's got younger siblings at home that he helps take care of and also works full time during the summer. From everything we learn about him, he seems like a pretty decent kid who keeps to himself and doesn't get into too much trouble.
I enjoyed the buildup between Jade and Quentin - it was the typical summer romance between two teens - nothing is too fast and flows well between them. They take jabs at one another and even try to move things in a certain direction, even while life tries to stop it.
While I did enjoy reading this one, it's a not a story that left me reeling, and that is ok. Not all books need to leave with me that feeling way. This was a very light and sweet story overall. However, based on the blurb I was expecting more of bad boy with Quentin than we got and I was expecting a more dramatic story line where the ex-girlfriend came into play.
Even though I had expected more, with this being a YA read, it is a fine line for an author to give a story that edge of naughty teenage boy and a secret about his past and still make it relatable to the YA reader. With that being said, I personally feel that Nicole did her best in portraying Jade, Quentin and his ex-girlfriend without making it too heavy of a story for characters that were heading into their senior year of high school.
Overall, Almost Impossible is definitely a story I would think any teenager would enjoy along with fellow YA lovers who are looking for a non-angsty and dramatic story. This one hit right down the middle for me, which in my opinion, makes is a good read.
Almost Impossible is a sweet and easy read for just about anyone. There isn't any over the top drama and nothing too hot and heavy for a YA read.
Jade was my favorite part of this book. She has grown up in a world most of us would find fascinating and amazing. She is bit more mature than most at her age, but at the same time, she is slightly naïve on certain things because of her upbringing. You'd think she'd be more of a rebellious kid or something along those lines, but she appreciates everything she's been given and has a great head on her shoulders.
Quentin was an interesting character to me. He's got younger siblings at home that he helps take care of and also works full time during the summer. From everything we learn about him, he seems like a pretty decent kid who keeps to himself and doesn't get into too much trouble.
I enjoyed the buildup between Jade and Quentin - it was the typical summer romance between two teens - nothing is too fast and flows well between them. They take jabs at one another and even try to move things in a certain direction, even while life tries to stop it.
While I did enjoy reading this one, it's a not a story that left me reeling, and that is ok. Not all books need to leave with me that feeling way. This was a very light and sweet story overall. However, based on the blurb I was expecting more of bad boy with Quentin than we got and I was expecting a more dramatic story line where the ex-girlfriend came into play.
Even though I had expected more, with this being a YA read, it is a fine line for an author to give a story that edge of naughty teenage boy and a secret about his past and still make it relatable to the YA reader. With that being said, I personally feel that Nicole did her best in portraying Jade, Quentin and his ex-girlfriend without making it too heavy of a story for characters that were heading into their senior year of high school.
Overall, Almost Impossible is definitely a story I would think any teenager would enjoy along with fellow YA lovers who are looking for a non-angsty and dramatic story. This one hit right down the middle for me, which in my opinion, makes is a good read.
April 7, 2018
2.5 - 3 Stars
I picked up this book because it looked and sounded adorable. I’m not a huge fan of realistic YA books, but I do read them from time to time and I enjoy the innocence of the read.
The book starts out very cute. Jade is a hippie loving child and her mom is going on tour. Jade has traveled all over the world and she wants to spend one summer in the same home, enjoying the normal teenage dream.
I liked Jade. I found her cute, quirky and I liked that the book is in her POV. She’s very smart and driven for someone very young. At times you think she’s a twenty-something old.
Quentin is the boy next door. He’s very loyal and responsible. Sorry, he’s no bad boy! I liked Quentin, he just seemed like a sweet boy and the interactions between Jade and Quentin were cute. I also liked how much Quentin liked Jade and he pursued her.
Here’s where it gets tricky for me. I’m not the type of person that likes a secret throughout the book. To me, I like everything out in the open and just let where the story takes you. So there’s a secret in the book and it’s kind of the ticking time-bomb for the second half of the story.
I probably would have enjoyed this book better had I not figured out what the secret was within the first 20% of the book. It was kind of easy to figure out, but I’m not the target audience for this right? This book is for teenagers.
Due to the content of the book, I wouldn’t be comfortable with my child reading it if they were under the age of 16. I feel like if you are under 15, please read books about witches and wizards. I wouldn’t say there is a moral of the story of the book, but I felt like the message that was sent to the readers wasn’t the message I would want for my child. I get the book is realistic and I get I can’t hide my children from everything, but I don’t want them to think it’s okay. It will make sense if you read the book.
So, this book isn’t for me. Nor is it for teenagers in my opinion, but that is just me. I think if you are a Nicole Williams fan, you like YA books and you aren’t a teenager, then you will probably enjoy this read. It’s cute and the length is perfect.
An ARC was provided
I picked up this book because it looked and sounded adorable. I’m not a huge fan of realistic YA books, but I do read them from time to time and I enjoy the innocence of the read.
The book starts out very cute. Jade is a hippie loving child and her mom is going on tour. Jade has traveled all over the world and she wants to spend one summer in the same home, enjoying the normal teenage dream.
I liked Jade. I found her cute, quirky and I liked that the book is in her POV. She’s very smart and driven for someone very young. At times you think she’s a twenty-something old.
Quentin is the boy next door. He’s very loyal and responsible. Sorry, he’s no bad boy! I liked Quentin, he just seemed like a sweet boy and the interactions between Jade and Quentin were cute. I also liked how much Quentin liked Jade and he pursued her.
Here’s where it gets tricky for me. I’m not the type of person that likes a secret throughout the book. To me, I like everything out in the open and just let where the story takes you. So there’s a secret in the book and it’s kind of the ticking time-bomb for the second half of the story.
I probably would have enjoyed this book better had I not figured out what the secret was within the first 20% of the book. It was kind of easy to figure out, but I’m not the target audience for this right? This book is for teenagers.
Due to the content of the book, I wouldn’t be comfortable with my child reading it if they were under the age of 16. I feel like if you are under 15, please read books about witches and wizards. I wouldn’t say there is a moral of the story of the book, but I felt like the message that was sent to the readers wasn’t the message I would want for my child. I get the book is realistic and I get I can’t hide my children from everything, but I don’t want them to think it’s okay. It will make sense if you read the book.
So, this book isn’t for me. Nor is it for teenagers in my opinion, but that is just me. I think if you are a Nicole Williams fan, you like YA books and you aren’t a teenager, then you will probably enjoy this read. It’s cute and the length is perfect.
An ARC was provided
December 10, 2019
Es una historia juvenil, cortita y sencilla, que se lee muy bien.
El romance es lento y dulce, y Quentin es un amor.
Recomendable.
El romance es lento y dulce, y Quentin es un amor.
Recomendable.
November 13, 2018
3,5 de 5
Una historia sencilla, sin drama ni grandes complicaciones. Pero muy bonita y tierna que os va a enamorar. Los protagonistas son muy adorables, es imposible no quererlos, y especiales cada uno a su manera. Un libro que a terminar te deja con una sonrisa tonta en la cara.
Una historia sencilla, sin drama ni grandes complicaciones. Pero muy bonita y tierna que os va a enamorar. Los protagonistas son muy adorables, es imposible no quererlos, y especiales cada uno a su manera. Un libro que a terminar te deja con una sonrisa tonta en la cara.
November 17, 2018
Sin duda era el libro que necesitaba para salir de mi parón lector. Una historia sencilla, tierna y con unos personajes adorables. Me ha gustado mucho 😍
January 26, 2020
De lo peorcito que he leído en mucho tiempo...
June 20, 2018
3.5 / 5 Fangs
Almost Impossible was a great summer romance novel! This was the perfect book to pick up when I was craving a contemporary with romance, banter, feels, and some drama sprinkled in!
The main character, Jade, was a very likable character. She was a very practical and level-headed girl. I related to her SO HARD when she just wanted to stay inside an read books! She was someone that didn't really take risks if she had any thought of it not working. I liked that she was always someone who tried to think things through before doing them. However, it was nice to see her let loose a little bit in this book and learn that it is okay to lose control sometimes! Quentin was the main male character and he was a dream-boat. He always said what was on his mind and wasn't afraid to do daring things, especially for the people he cared about. He was a charming and kind guy. I couldn't help but fall in love with him!
The romance in this book was super adorable and full of swoons. The author did a great job at creating characters that some wouldn't think would work, but it turned out that they were perfect together. The emotional and physical chemistry between Jade and Quentin was incredible!
The main reason this book didn't get a higher review was that I didn't like the predictability. I was hoping for more surprises when secrets were revealed, but I was able to predict all of them. I still enjoyed the book A LOT, but it was something that took a bit of enjoyment away.
Overall, this book was a fun, entertaining, and adorable book. If you are looking for a quick and romantic contemporary novel to pick up, I definitely recommend this one!
3. 5 / 5 Fangs
*This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review. *
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Almost Impossible was a great summer romance novel! This was the perfect book to pick up when I was craving a contemporary with romance, banter, feels, and some drama sprinkled in!
The main character, Jade, was a very likable character. She was a very practical and level-headed girl. I related to her SO HARD when she just wanted to stay inside an read books! She was someone that didn't really take risks if she had any thought of it not working. I liked that she was always someone who tried to think things through before doing them. However, it was nice to see her let loose a little bit in this book and learn that it is okay to lose control sometimes! Quentin was the main male character and he was a dream-boat. He always said what was on his mind and wasn't afraid to do daring things, especially for the people he cared about. He was a charming and kind guy. I couldn't help but fall in love with him!
The romance in this book was super adorable and full of swoons. The author did a great job at creating characters that some wouldn't think would work, but it turned out that they were perfect together. The emotional and physical chemistry between Jade and Quentin was incredible!
The main reason this book didn't get a higher review was that I didn't like the predictability. I was hoping for more surprises when secrets were revealed, but I was able to predict all of them. I still enjoyed the book A LOT, but it was something that took a bit of enjoyment away.
Overall, this book was a fun, entertaining, and adorable book. If you are looking for a quick and romantic contemporary novel to pick up, I definitely recommend this one!
3. 5 / 5 Fangs
*This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review. *
MrsLeif's Two Fangs About It
June 24, 2018
Really cheesy and kinda annoying (!!!) at some parts, but overall it’s a sweet read if you’re into that kind of thing
RTC!
RTC!
December 29, 2018
Casi imposible ha sido un libro sencillo y de lo más tierno, me ha gustado desde el primer momento y solo ha ido a mejor, por lo que espero que se publiquen pronto más libros de la autora.
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November 26, 2018
Una historia muy ligera y sencilla de leer. La he leído en un día y me ha tenido muy entretenida. Es cierto que la primera mitad, aunque me estaba gustando, no me estaba transmitiendo tanto pero de ahí hasta el final se ha convertido en una historia muy bonita que me ha ganado el corazón. Me ha dejado con muchas ganas de seguir leyendo sobre Jade y Quentin y Lily, claro.
Pronto más información en la reseña del blog.
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Pronto más información en la reseña del blog.
http://amorporloslibros7.blogspot.com/
December 16, 2021
“Las únicas cosas de las que un día nos arrepentiremos son las que no hemos hecho. Haz de todo. Haz cualquier cosa. Hazlo.”
November 14, 2018
Sencillo y muy tierno, me ha enganchado desde el primer momento y ¡por favor! Que se publiquen más libros de la autora <3
July 30, 2018
well this was not at all what I expected it to be
May 24, 2018
I consider myself a lover of YA books, but I've found this category so hit or miss for me lately, that I was beginning to wonder if I'd actually finally aged out of them. With Almost Impossible it became clear to me that I just haven't been lucky enough to pick up the right ones lately. Because this book? It was almost everything I love about YA.
I was completely charmed by the smart writing and the sharp, snappy banter between Quentin and Jade. I became frustrated sometimes, particularly with Jade who sometimes behaved like the self centered, immature seventeen year old she actually is (so, while frustrating to me, totally appropriate for her character). I loved their easy relationship though, and the sweetness of it all. There is nothing like reading about first love, and I'd like to think it won't ever get old.
I completely, 100%, no-holds-barred adored Quentin. And I loved the (not-so-surprising) twist to their story. Important issues are touched on here, but not in a way that felt preachy. However, from a YA reader standpoint, I might have liked a little more depth into the background of those issues, a little more explanation, and a little less dancing around them.
I might have also liked a bit more from the ending, which felt a little abrupt. That said, I am overall happy with the story, which was super easy to read and completely satisfied my sappy little innocent romance lovers heart. I would definitely not hesitate to read more from this author! ~ Shelly, 4 Stars
I was completely charmed by the smart writing and the sharp, snappy banter between Quentin and Jade. I became frustrated sometimes, particularly with Jade who sometimes behaved like the self centered, immature seventeen year old she actually is (so, while frustrating to me, totally appropriate for her character). I loved their easy relationship though, and the sweetness of it all. There is nothing like reading about first love, and I'd like to think it won't ever get old.
I completely, 100%, no-holds-barred adored Quentin. And I loved the (not-so-surprising) twist to their story. Important issues are touched on here, but not in a way that felt preachy. However, from a YA reader standpoint, I might have liked a little more depth into the background of those issues, a little more explanation, and a little less dancing around them.
I might have also liked a bit more from the ending, which felt a little abrupt. That said, I am overall happy with the story, which was super easy to read and completely satisfied my sappy little innocent romance lovers heart. I would definitely not hesitate to read more from this author! ~ Shelly, 4 Stars
May 9, 2020
Más bien un 3'75 🌟.
Ay, es justo el libro que necesitaba porque no sabía qué leer y me aparecía una historia sencilla pero bonita y ha sido precisamente eso: tierno sin ser empalagoso con unos personajes que me han parecido adorables desde el primer momento. Me esperaba un personaje masculino tóxico y machista porque aunque en su día adoré la trilogía 'Jude' de la autora, sé que si la leyera ahora sería poniendo los ojos en blanco a cada párrafo. Pero Quentin, el personaje masculino me pareció adorable y me ha encantado tanto él, como Jade.
¿Es una historia que recordaré toda mi vida? La respuesta es no. Pero sí que es la clase de libros que busco cuando me apetece leer algo sencillo para desconectar pero al mismo tiempo pasarlo bien. La típica historia de amor de verano y este libro ha cumplido todas mis expectativas. Ahora sin duda quiero leer muchos más libros de la autora y ojalá la sigan publicando.
Ay, es justo el libro que necesitaba porque no sabía qué leer y me aparecía una historia sencilla pero bonita y ha sido precisamente eso: tierno sin ser empalagoso con unos personajes que me han parecido adorables desde el primer momento. Me esperaba un personaje masculino tóxico y machista porque aunque en su día adoré la trilogía 'Jude' de la autora, sé que si la leyera ahora sería poniendo los ojos en blanco a cada párrafo. Pero Quentin, el personaje masculino me pareció adorable y me ha encantado tanto él, como Jade.
¿Es una historia que recordaré toda mi vida? La respuesta es no. Pero sí que es la clase de libros que busco cuando me apetece leer algo sencillo para desconectar pero al mismo tiempo pasarlo bien. La típica historia de amor de verano y este libro ha cumplido todas mis expectativas. Ahora sin duda quiero leer muchos más libros de la autora y ojalá la sigan publicando.
January 17, 2020
Me ha encantado este libro creo que es una de las historias de amor más bonitas que e leído últimamente
March 23, 2022
Rating: 3/5
Full review: Literary, Darling!
This wasnt bad, but, after reading, I felt tricked. The title promised a rather insurmountable hurdle for the teen lovebirds and I was sorely disappointed.
Full review: Literary, Darling!
This wasnt bad, but, after reading, I felt tricked. The title promised a rather insurmountable hurdle for the teen lovebirds and I was sorely disappointed.
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