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Nichts auf der Welt hat Eve darauf vorbereitet, sich so zu verlieben. Sie hat es bis hierhin geschafft, indem sie sich strikt an ihre eigenen Regeln gehalten hat: 1. Verändere dein Aussehen. 2. Benutze nur Bargeld. 3. Bleibe immer in Bewegung. Als sie einen Job bei einer Indie-Band-Tour bekommt, fühlt sie sich zum ersten Mal in ihrem Leben sicher. Doch dann lernt sie West kennen - und keiner der beiden kann seine Gefühle verbergen. Aber Gefühle sind gefährlich: Mit jedem Blick aus Wests dunklen Augen, mit jeder seiner Berührungen beginnt Eves Schutzmauer weiter zu bröckeln. Und Eve weiß nicht, ob Liebe allein reicht, um sie vor den Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit zu schützen ...
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First published September 19, 2016
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Shannon Greenland
24 books477 followersShannon Greenland is the award-winning and best-selling author of Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult books. She grew up in Tennessee where she dreaded all things reading and writing. She didn’t even read her first book for enjoyment until she was twenty-five. After that, she was hooked! When she’s not writing, she's usually traveling or hanging out with a rogue armadillo that frequents her backyard.
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September 29, 2016
4.5
YES YES YES.
Everything i NEEDED and more.
Suspense, dark themes, music, romance and TRUST!
Brilliant
Shannon Greenland has done it again. This YA author is one to watch.
YES YES YES.
Everything i NEEDED and more.
Suspense, dark themes, music, romance and TRUST!
Brilliant
Shannon Greenland has done it again. This YA author is one to watch.
November 15, 2016
Shadow of a Girl follows the story of a sixteen year old girl Eve who runs away from her abusive household in a bid to discover freedom. She changes her appearance and travels across the US to look for work and covering up the secrets of her past so that they don’t spoil her life whilst she is living on the road with roadies. Her world changes when she meets West, a hot and attractive frontman of the band Bus Stop. Both of them have secrets they’re keeping but one wrong move could spoil any chance of happiness for them both.
I like that the romance was well-developed and not an insta-love plot. I would say that the novel is suitable for teens but there are some scenes of abuse throughout the book that may be uncomfortable. As a lover of books that involve Romance and music together, reading this was just up my street. I enjoyed it immensely and will be reading more books by the author.
I like that the romance was well-developed and not an insta-love plot. I would say that the novel is suitable for teens but there are some scenes of abuse throughout the book that may be uncomfortable. As a lover of books that involve Romance and music together, reading this was just up my street. I enjoyed it immensely and will be reading more books by the author.
May 21, 2019
In Shadow of a Girl, Eve is living a lie, but she has to in order to survive. With the help of a friend, she escapes, eventually dyes her hair blue, pretends to be eighteen (she is actually only 16), gets on a bus, and gets hired on as a roadie for a traveling teen rock band.
Eve leaves behind a life of physical and mental abuse at the hands of the one person who should have protected her from all of life's evils. I won't go into any more details, to avoid any further spoilers, but this excerpt is an apt illustration of what Eve has had to endure:
"I don't ever remember a time where I was safe. After he beat me, he'd tenderly apply ointment to my broken skin. The strange thing is, I cherished that. It was the only time he was ever gentle with me."
How tragic. So many people are forced to endure physical and mental abuse and they feel powerless to stop what is happening to them. I am ever hopeful that we, as a society, will continue to uphold the message that there is never any excuse or justification for violence. We need to devote more resources toward preventing this type of domestic abuse and assisting those who are already victims.
I give this a 3.75 out of 5, rounded up to a 4. The story is well-written and you feel a constant sense of dread and suspense throughout the story, but the solution Eve eventually uses at the end could in fact have been used at the very beginning of this story. (But then, of course, she wouldn't have had to run away, and we wouldn't have met West and his wonderful family. By the way, for those reviewers who were concerned about Eve's relationship with a 19 year old boy, rest assured that it was not illegal - furthermore, they were within the allowable 4 year age gap in just about every State in the U.S. that they kissed in!)
Eve leaves behind a life of physical and mental abuse at the hands of the one person who should have protected her from all of life's evils. I won't go into any more details, to avoid any further spoilers, but this excerpt is an apt illustration of what Eve has had to endure:
"I don't ever remember a time where I was safe. After he beat me, he'd tenderly apply ointment to my broken skin. The strange thing is, I cherished that. It was the only time he was ever gentle with me."
How tragic. So many people are forced to endure physical and mental abuse and they feel powerless to stop what is happening to them. I am ever hopeful that we, as a society, will continue to uphold the message that there is never any excuse or justification for violence. We need to devote more resources toward preventing this type of domestic abuse and assisting those who are already victims.
I give this a 3.75 out of 5, rounded up to a 4. The story is well-written and you feel a constant sense of dread and suspense throughout the story, but the solution Eve eventually uses at the end could in fact have been used at the very beginning of this story. (But then, of course, she wouldn't have had to run away, and we wouldn't have met West and his wonderful family. By the way, for those reviewers who were concerned about Eve's relationship with a 19 year old boy, rest assured that it was not illegal - furthermore, they were within the allowable 4 year age gap in just about every State in the U.S. that they kissed in!)
May 14, 2019
4.75 STARS!
A childhood mired in emotional and physical abuse, Eve runs away to escape her imprisoned life. Changing her name and her look, she begins her life as a roadie and ends up on a year long indie music tour. Now, living a lie perpetuated by the need to stay hidden, she finds friends and love built on the tenuous strings of deceit. Living everyday in a different city, Eve hopes to stay one step ahead of the one person who seeks to again imprison her.
Wow! What a ride this book was. Romantic. Suspenseful. Swoon-inducing. Anger and frustration causing. So many emotions and I still couldn't get enough. I love how this book opens; exciting and suspenseful right out of the gate. Flash forward one month and she's working as a roadie and then moving on to an even better roadie venue where she meets love interest, West. In the socially sheltered life Eve comes from it's believable how tentative she is with West and his pursuing interest. West is the perfect hero, because he has his own traumatic past and recognizes the similarities within Eve. I always love a slow burn romance and this one sucked me in. It was fun, warm and considerably heart-melting. As for the suspense and psychological aspects, I was on the edge of my seat and ready to fight for Eve's safety. It was a scary scenario getting a behind-the-door look into Eve's home life and the manipulation by someone who should have been loving, cherishing, and trustworthy. Seeing that this is a YA book, the abuse is not too explicit, but the inferences are still high on the sad and "ick" factor. Although the suspense ratchets up, Eve's empowerment from living on her own ultimately shines and we're left with a wonderful HEA. Albeit a bit of an abrupt ending, it was perfect for this impressive book.
August 1, 2016
Shadow of a Girl is one of the most powerful and empowering books I've read in a long time, and I know it will stay with me for a long time to come. Eve is such a brave and strong character, even when she's really afraid.
While there are some dark moments, there's also a very swoony relationship to look out for in this YA romantic suspense story. I also loved the friendship that Eve forges with the only other female roadie, Anne, who is a lesbian. Anne is so open, but she also doesn't mind that Eve wants more privacy. And who can forget all that Bluma does for Eve to help her escape Gideon.
Gideon is so creepy, especially because you only get a few glimpses of him at the beginning and during flashbacks that Eve has. It'll keep you guessing as to what his relationship to Eve is and whether he'll be able to find her again.
Also shout out to a stop in Toronto for the music tour!
While there are some dark moments, there's also a very swoony relationship to look out for in this YA romantic suspense story. I also loved the friendship that Eve forges with the only other female roadie, Anne, who is a lesbian. Anne is so open, but she also doesn't mind that Eve wants more privacy. And who can forget all that Bluma does for Eve to help her escape Gideon.
Gideon is so creepy, especially because you only get a few glimpses of him at the beginning and during flashbacks that Eve has. It'll keep you guessing as to what his relationship to Eve is and whether he'll be able to find her again.
Also shout out to a stop in Toronto for the music tour!
September 19, 2016
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I thought this was a really great coming of age story with amazing characters and an amazing plot. I really enjoyed it and definitely, recommend it to anyone.
***Interview with the author, Shannon Greenland, coming to my blog later this week Stay tuned!***
I thought this was a really great coming of age story with amazing characters and an amazing plot. I really enjoyed it and definitely, recommend it to anyone.
***Interview with the author, Shannon Greenland, coming to my blog later this week Stay tuned!***
September 11, 2016
I received a free copy of this book from Entangled Teen in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!
"Fear is an interesting thing. It makes weak people strong, strong people weak, frail people into just a shell of themselves" - Author's note
This probably is my favourite quote in the book, and also the best one to describe the theme of the story.
All her life Eve has lived in fear, she was forced into perfection and defying Gideon would only mean one thing - punishment. When a chance of freedom presented itself, Eve grasped it without looking back. Becoming a roadie was the solution, she needed to be on the run, but when she met West along the road and she started to believe that she has the chance to becoming something she always dreamt of - a shot at becoming normal. But apparently changing her name and appearance doesn't keep the past from catching up, can she outrun Gideon? and most importantly, herself?
If there is one word I could use to describe the book, it would be "empowering". While I was not too keen on the romance aspect of the story (too insta love for me), Eve's story consumes me. I had mixed feelings for this one because it was a cross between light-hearted and dark YA. On one hand you have West, a bubbly character that brings a sense of lightness to the story, and yet Eve's past was like a dark cloud hanging over our heads, I was intrigued by her story and that was the reason I kept turning the pages.
I thought that the writing (especially the abuse scenes) were vividly written, despite it being a YA book and I absolutely loved everything about it. My favourite moment was probably towards the ending where the story took an unexpected turn, it truly portrayed how fear can empower the weak! This story addressed certain elements that the society deemed as taboo, and to be honest, Gideon scares the crap out of me!
The only thing I had against this book was its pace, at times there were parts to the story where I think should be elaborated especially when it comes to secondary characters such as Bluma, seemingly she played such a huge role in the book.
Otherwise, this is a great coming of age story that inspire strength in all of us.
My Eve
My West
Natasha @ Dreamland Teenage Fantasy
"Fear is an interesting thing. It makes weak people strong, strong people weak, frail people into just a shell of themselves" - Author's note
This probably is my favourite quote in the book, and also the best one to describe the theme of the story.
All her life Eve has lived in fear, she was forced into perfection and defying Gideon would only mean one thing - punishment. When a chance of freedom presented itself, Eve grasped it without looking back. Becoming a roadie was the solution, she needed to be on the run, but when she met West along the road and she started to believe that she has the chance to becoming something she always dreamt of - a shot at becoming normal. But apparently changing her name and appearance doesn't keep the past from catching up, can she outrun Gideon? and most importantly, herself?
If there is one word I could use to describe the book, it would be "empowering". While I was not too keen on the romance aspect of the story (too insta love for me), Eve's story consumes me. I had mixed feelings for this one because it was a cross between light-hearted and dark YA. On one hand you have West, a bubbly character that brings a sense of lightness to the story, and yet Eve's past was like a dark cloud hanging over our heads, I was intrigued by her story and that was the reason I kept turning the pages.
I thought that the writing (especially the abuse scenes) were vividly written, despite it being a YA book and I absolutely loved everything about it. My favourite moment was probably towards the ending where the story took an unexpected turn, it truly portrayed how fear can empower the weak! This story addressed certain elements that the society deemed as taboo, and to be honest, Gideon scares the crap out of me!
The only thing I had against this book was its pace, at times there were parts to the story where I think should be elaborated especially when it comes to secondary characters such as Bluma, seemingly she played such a huge role in the book.
Otherwise, this is a great coming of age story that inspire strength in all of us.
My Eve
My West
Natasha @ Dreamland Teenage Fantasy
September 29, 2016
Spoilers…Sheer YA perfection! I can sum this book up in just a few words: Heart-wrenching, empowering, and beautiful.
Shadow of a Girl is a gripping coming of age tale that chronicles Eve and West’s path to love, acceptance, and healing. Eve harbors a heart-breaking secret. West carries guilt for a situation that was beyond his control. They meet after Eve interviews for a job as a roadie for “Indie Fest”. The two of them quickly develop a friendship despite Eve’s initial hesitance.
Fans of young adult contemporary romance will love this book. The plot and writing are flawless. The novel was well planned and executed. You know from the very beginning that Eve has a horrifying secret, but the details aren’t revealed until after you’ve developed a bond with her. The opening paragraph pulls the reader into the action and doesn’t let go. I was completely engrossed in the story after only a few minutes and couldn’t wait to see how the story would end. I completed it in a day. The plot takes a few twists I didn’t anticipate, but I love a surprise now and again.
The most impressive aspect of the novel were the main characters. Eve and West are both beautifully flawed characters. Their search for love and acceptance comes from very different places. One of them has never been touched lovingly by those who should love them unconditionally. The other has lost the love of someone very important. They are utterly perfect for one another and fulfill a need each of them desperately longs for. Eve is broken, but not beaten. Her strength is remarkable. West is like sunlight. Always friendly and open. I loved these two together!
I will reiterate that this is YA perfection. Several common young adult tropes are present: inattentive, abusive, or dead parents, coming of age story, mentions of sex, drugs, or alcohol, and the main characters are teenagers. If that’s not your gig, this book may not be for you. However, if you like well-written books with beautiful characters who are determined to overcome obstacles to find happiness; you will not be disappointed reading this book. I rate it 5 Stars!
**ARC received from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley for honest review**
Shadow of a Girl is a gripping coming of age tale that chronicles Eve and West’s path to love, acceptance, and healing. Eve harbors a heart-breaking secret. West carries guilt for a situation that was beyond his control. They meet after Eve interviews for a job as a roadie for “Indie Fest”. The two of them quickly develop a friendship despite Eve’s initial hesitance.
Fans of young adult contemporary romance will love this book. The plot and writing are flawless. The novel was well planned and executed. You know from the very beginning that Eve has a horrifying secret, but the details aren’t revealed until after you’ve developed a bond with her. The opening paragraph pulls the reader into the action and doesn’t let go. I was completely engrossed in the story after only a few minutes and couldn’t wait to see how the story would end. I completed it in a day. The plot takes a few twists I didn’t anticipate, but I love a surprise now and again.
The most impressive aspect of the novel were the main characters. Eve and West are both beautifully flawed characters. Their search for love and acceptance comes from very different places. One of them has never been touched lovingly by those who should love them unconditionally. The other has lost the love of someone very important. They are utterly perfect for one another and fulfill a need each of them desperately longs for. Eve is broken, but not beaten. Her strength is remarkable. West is like sunlight. Always friendly and open. I loved these two together!
I will reiterate that this is YA perfection. Several common young adult tropes are present: inattentive, abusive, or dead parents, coming of age story, mentions of sex, drugs, or alcohol, and the main characters are teenagers. If that’s not your gig, this book may not be for you. However, if you like well-written books with beautiful characters who are determined to overcome obstacles to find happiness; you will not be disappointed reading this book. I rate it 5 Stars!
**ARC received from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley for honest review**
September 10, 2016
*This book was received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
I love this book. The plot was interesting and the characters were realistic, raw and honest. The whole book was so intriguing I read it in one sitting; I couldn't put it down. There isn't much else I can say without revealing too much of the plot and spoilers, however, this is a worthwhile read for those who love cute romances, real characters with troubled pasts and happy endings.
I love this book. The plot was interesting and the characters were realistic, raw and honest. The whole book was so intriguing I read it in one sitting; I couldn't put it down. There isn't much else I can say without revealing too much of the plot and spoilers, however, this is a worthwhile read for those who love cute romances, real characters with troubled pasts and happy endings.
May 14, 2018
Ich hätte niemals diese Thematik in diesem Buch vermutet und war für kurze Zeit geschockt. Doch hat es mich gut unterhalten :) 4 Sterne
February 26, 2019
Ein fesselndes Buch, jedoch auch sehr schockierend, weshalb ich nicht verstehen kann, dass dieses Buch zb in einer stadtbibliothek im Jugendbereich steht.
September 20, 2016
'Shadow of a Girl' is a sweet and heartfelt novel about the power love can have to change your whole life. I don't normally read contemporary romance, but I'm so glad I gave this one a chance. The plot wasn't wholly original - it seems like a lot of books are revolving around a big musician guy falling for an ordinary girl. Which is exactly what this story is - but it's also so much more. Eve is a wonderful main character and her story broke my heart. She's strong, brave, and determined not to let her past ruin her life. The story is told from the first person point of view, with Eve as the narrator. I'm a huge fan of this writing style because I think it gives the reader a really personal connection with the narrator. That's exactly what happened with this book. Eve was incredibly realistic, from her fears and insecurities to her finally letting herself be happy and fall in love. I connected with her from the very beginning of the story, and I loved watching her grow into the person she wanted to be. There's a lot of really hard situations that she has to face, but she has a great amount of inner strength that she doesn't even realize is there. Her character is very well rounded, as are the rest of the major characters in the book. The author did a fantastic job bringing these people to life in front of my eyes - it felt like I was right beside Eve throughout the whole novel. Or as if she was telling me about it herself. That's a huge part of why I love the first person point of view so much. I don't do spoilers in my reviews, so I can't really go into the plot much. It's a moving story that had my emotions on a roller coaster ride the entire time. I definitely recommend this book to fans of the genre or to readers looking for a realistic look at life and love.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2017
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For her entire life, Eve has lived in constant fear. Forced to be "the perfect girl" Eve is constantly on guard and wanting to please Gideon to avoid punishment. Given the chance to flee, Eve becomes a roadie for a band called Bus Stop where she meets West Wolf, lead guitarist. As she travels the world with the band, she finally begins to think she has a chance at being normal. But with Gideon close on her tail, she realises she is always going to be on the run.
I loved the characters. They were so well developed and felt very real to me. I loved watching Eve grow into a confident young woman as the story progressed and she became more comfortable with herself and her past. The friendship between Eve and Anne was also a great addition to the story. You could tell that they both truly cared for each other and it was amazing to read about a strong female friendship. I loved how the relationship wasn't insta-love, although the initial attraction was there. I loved the slow-burn of it all. WEST IS THE SWEETEST MOST GENUINE GUY OMG I NEED A WEST IN MY LIFE PLEASE!!! He was so caring, supportive and patient with Eve. AND THAT ENDING - SUCH A SWEETHEART. I loved how West was flawed as well though, it made him seem like a real human instead of the typical YA boys you usually read about.
I feel like there was a great mixture of both light-hearted and dark moments that balanced the story well. There are some hard topics covered such as abuse, but I liked the way it was done in the book. The abuse scenes weren't too in your face, which made it easier to read about the topic without getting overwhelmed. I think that the writing was very well done and made it very easy to visualize what was going on. I really loved how bits and pieces of Eve's past were uncovered as the story progressed and we didn't know exactly what it was until the plot developed and you were emotionally invested into her story. I think that made a much more interesting story because I really wanted to know all the details and secrets that she was hiding. Right from the beginning sentence you are pulled into her narrative and need to know everything about her life. I loved the underlying tension you felt through out the entire book wondering if Gideon would find Eve and what would happen if he did.
Overall, super addictive read!
VIDEO REVIEW TO COME FEB 14th:
*I received this book as part of a tour in exchange for my honest review*
For her entire life, Eve has lived in constant fear. Forced to be "the perfect girl" Eve is constantly on guard and wanting to please Gideon to avoid punishment. Given the chance to flee, Eve becomes a roadie for a band called Bus Stop where she meets West Wolf, lead guitarist. As she travels the world with the band, she finally begins to think she has a chance at being normal. But with Gideon close on her tail, she realises she is always going to be on the run.
I loved the characters. They were so well developed and felt very real to me. I loved watching Eve grow into a confident young woman as the story progressed and she became more comfortable with herself and her past. The friendship between Eve and Anne was also a great addition to the story. You could tell that they both truly cared for each other and it was amazing to read about a strong female friendship. I loved how the relationship wasn't insta-love, although the initial attraction was there. I loved the slow-burn of it all. WEST IS THE SWEETEST MOST GENUINE GUY OMG I NEED A WEST IN MY LIFE PLEASE!!! He was so caring, supportive and patient with Eve. AND THAT ENDING - SUCH A SWEETHEART. I loved how West was flawed as well though, it made him seem like a real human instead of the typical YA boys you usually read about.
I feel like there was a great mixture of both light-hearted and dark moments that balanced the story well. There are some hard topics covered such as abuse, but I liked the way it was done in the book. The abuse scenes weren't too in your face, which made it easier to read about the topic without getting overwhelmed. I think that the writing was very well done and made it very easy to visualize what was going on. I really loved how bits and pieces of Eve's past were uncovered as the story progressed and we didn't know exactly what it was until the plot developed and you were emotionally invested into her story. I think that made a much more interesting story because I really wanted to know all the details and secrets that she was hiding. Right from the beginning sentence you are pulled into her narrative and need to know everything about her life. I loved the underlying tension you felt through out the entire book wondering if Gideon would find Eve and what would happen if he did.
Overall, super addictive read!
March 23, 2017
First things first: I received this book through NetGalley.
I hate that this book was on my kindle app for so long and I didn't get to read this earlier, cause this book is just so freaking amazing. Damn, I did not expect that at all.
Summary: Use cash and keep moving.
After I ran away from home, these were the two rules that dictated my life. Scoring a job as a roadie fit perfectly for what I needed. Traveling, cash, and life out of the spotlight. But when my path collides with West, the lead singer of Bus Stop, I can’t seem to stay out of his spotlight—especially since we’ll be touring together for an entire year.
West is determined to break down my walls. He won’t give up. And little by little they come crumbling. But if he knew what lurked behind them, he wouldn’t be so eager to get rid of them.
The more time we spend together, the more the lines of our friendship become blurred. He makes me dream of things I never thought possible. But while our friendship has been evolving into a romance, my secrets have been closing in. And just when I’ve decided to reveal my past to West, I’m confronted by it. The cost of my freedom could ruin the life of the guy I love...
Eve. Eve is the main character of the story and she owns my heart. She is that type of character that I just want to hug really close and keep her save from the world. That girl, no matter how many times she tells herself that she is a coward, is one hell of a storng human being. She goes through things no one should go through. And she tries her hardest to get away from things and start over.
I loved every character in the book, well expect Gideon. Let's not talk about that guy. He is just the worst.
I love Eve's relationships with the other characters in the book. Her friendship with Bluma is just the greatest, it just takes a special kind of friend to help you out the way Bluma did. I loved her friendship with Anne (I also loved Anne as a character A LOT. Seriously, she's everything). I also loved the relationship between Eve and West. I loved the pace of their relationship. It didn't feel rushed, it was really nice and ah, JUST LOVE THEM. I also loved West's family, how welcoming they were to Eve.
I don't want to say much about the plot, I don't want to give to much away, cause I went into the story not knowing what the heck I was getting into. And this just ended up blowing my mind. It's dark but it's also beautiful. It'smaking you feel all the emotions and tugging on all the heartstrings. I really recommend it.
I hate that this book was on my kindle app for so long and I didn't get to read this earlier, cause this book is just so freaking amazing. Damn, I did not expect that at all.
Summary: Use cash and keep moving.
After I ran away from home, these were the two rules that dictated my life. Scoring a job as a roadie fit perfectly for what I needed. Traveling, cash, and life out of the spotlight. But when my path collides with West, the lead singer of Bus Stop, I can’t seem to stay out of his spotlight—especially since we’ll be touring together for an entire year.
West is determined to break down my walls. He won’t give up. And little by little they come crumbling. But if he knew what lurked behind them, he wouldn’t be so eager to get rid of them.
The more time we spend together, the more the lines of our friendship become blurred. He makes me dream of things I never thought possible. But while our friendship has been evolving into a romance, my secrets have been closing in. And just when I’ve decided to reveal my past to West, I’m confronted by it. The cost of my freedom could ruin the life of the guy I love...
Eve. Eve is the main character of the story and she owns my heart. She is that type of character that I just want to hug really close and keep her save from the world. That girl, no matter how many times she tells herself that she is a coward, is one hell of a storng human being. She goes through things no one should go through. And she tries her hardest to get away from things and start over.
I loved every character in the book, well expect Gideon. Let's not talk about that guy. He is just the worst.
I love Eve's relationships with the other characters in the book. Her friendship with Bluma is just the greatest, it just takes a special kind of friend to help you out the way Bluma did. I loved her friendship with Anne (I also loved Anne as a character A LOT. Seriously, she's everything). I also loved the relationship between Eve and West. I loved the pace of their relationship. It didn't feel rushed, it was really nice and ah, JUST LOVE THEM. I also loved West's family, how welcoming they were to Eve.
I don't want to say much about the plot, I don't want to give to much away, cause I went into the story not knowing what the heck I was getting into. And this just ended up blowing my mind. It's dark but it's also beautiful. It'smaking you feel all the emotions and tugging on all the heartstrings. I really recommend it.
September 26, 2016
It’s been a while that a book has kept me up until past 11pm (yes, I am very rock n roll, I will have you know) but Shadow of a Girl is one of those books that you just have to keep reading, no matter what. It just grips you completely, and while saying I enjoyed the book sounds incredibly wrong, I did enjoy it, because once Eve gets away, runs away, and meets West it’s lovely to see her breaking down her walls, letting people in, proving that there can be happiness and light, even when it seems like it’ll never happen.
There’s a very nervy core running through the book, though. You’re nervous for Eve, every time she leaves a building, wary that Gideon could be watching, waiting, ready to pounce and send her back to her very own personal living hell. That’s so, so scary. And I don’t know how Eve managed to ever go out, because if that was me? I would not leave any buildings. I would be too nervous, too frightened, but Eve is so brave. So, so brave. To even leave in the first place, to try and get away, to even let herself be normal in front of Anne, in front of West, to get the roadie job. You need nerves of steel to be able to do that! But she does, and I loved her for it. I loved her voice, how strong she was, without knowing it, how West told her that, how West did everything in his power to make Eve comfortable, never rushing, going at her own pace and that was just so achingly sweet.
Shadow of a Girl was such an amazing book. The romance was so, so sweet; and there was always that underlying edge of tension, that had you on the edge of your seat, wondering if it was all going to fall apart, and that’s what made this book so hard to put down. Not only were you never sure what would happen next, but Eve and West were so cute together, so right for each other, you just had to keep reading to see if they could make it work. This was such an incredible read, worth going to bed just a little bit late!
There’s a very nervy core running through the book, though. You’re nervous for Eve, every time she leaves a building, wary that Gideon could be watching, waiting, ready to pounce and send her back to her very own personal living hell. That’s so, so scary. And I don’t know how Eve managed to ever go out, because if that was me? I would not leave any buildings. I would be too nervous, too frightened, but Eve is so brave. So, so brave. To even leave in the first place, to try and get away, to even let herself be normal in front of Anne, in front of West, to get the roadie job. You need nerves of steel to be able to do that! But she does, and I loved her for it. I loved her voice, how strong she was, without knowing it, how West told her that, how West did everything in his power to make Eve comfortable, never rushing, going at her own pace and that was just so achingly sweet.
Shadow of a Girl was such an amazing book. The romance was so, so sweet; and there was always that underlying edge of tension, that had you on the edge of your seat, wondering if it was all going to fall apart, and that’s what made this book so hard to put down. Not only were you never sure what would happen next, but Eve and West were so cute together, so right for each other, you just had to keep reading to see if they could make it work. This was such an incredible read, worth going to bed just a little bit late!
November 14, 2016
4/5 Stars!!
Spoiler free review
Shadow of a Girl is an emotional read with secrets, danger and young love.
Eve has run away from home, changed her hair color and her identity in an effort to get away from a bad guy in her life. With the help of her childhood friend, she gets a job as a roadie. While on the job, she meets West, the lead singer of a popular band. There is an immediate connection, but Eve has so much to lose if she let's herself get lost.
Poor Eve. She grew up with so much bad and it has made her this skittish being with no self-esteem and it makes her constantly look over her shoulder. I loved seeing her blossom and grow. West has secrets of his own, but his treatment of Eve is understanding and patient. Reading their story as they slowly fall in love was a real joy. Of course, as with any good book, there is outside interference getting in their way and Eve's past is a real doozy.
This book is for anyone who loves a story of growth and love. Well-written with engaging characters, Shadow of a Girl will steal your heart.
Spoiler free review
Shadow of a Girl is an emotional read with secrets, danger and young love.
Eve has run away from home, changed her hair color and her identity in an effort to get away from a bad guy in her life. With the help of her childhood friend, she gets a job as a roadie. While on the job, she meets West, the lead singer of a popular band. There is an immediate connection, but Eve has so much to lose if she let's herself get lost.
Poor Eve. She grew up with so much bad and it has made her this skittish being with no self-esteem and it makes her constantly look over her shoulder. I loved seeing her blossom and grow. West has secrets of his own, but his treatment of Eve is understanding and patient. Reading their story as they slowly fall in love was a real joy. Of course, as with any good book, there is outside interference getting in their way and Eve's past is a real doozy.
This book is for anyone who loves a story of growth and love. Well-written with engaging characters, Shadow of a Girl will steal your heart.
September 12, 2016
Concept: Through an escape plot in a bid to get away from life-long abuse, sixteen-year-old runaway Eve becomes a roadie travelling with the band Bus Stop in the hopes that she can finally have the freedom she has always sought. Along the way, she meets West, lead singer and guitarist of Bus Stop and the two fall in love, only to have Eve’s past come in the way between the two.
I think the way abuse was handled in this book was done well and the effects of it not only on the person in question but also on their relationships were explored in depth. It probably wasn’t the best idea for Eve to try and escape, as she said herself that Gideon (her abuser) would eventually find her, what with the power and money he has and his determination to get her back. (The reason why she didn’t just go to the police is because she didn’t have much evidence and she thought no one would believe her.) But it definitely was a necessary part of Eve’s journey as this gave her hope and a taste of what freedom could be like as well as allowing her to meet West.
Eve has a strong connection with music and loves to play the guitar so it made sense that she would want to become a roadie, working near musicians (and also travelling in the hopes that Gideon will not find her). I found it interesting that she was drawn towards sound engineering, which I haven’t heard much of before.
Themes: Shadow of a Girl explores some very interesting themes. The main character, Eve, is the subject of physical violence and psychological abuse her whole childhood. The way this happened was explained really well and it showed how one person (sickeningly) can have such power over another, especially a minor and how things like these are kept secret and sometimes aren’t even exposed.
I liked the way Eve’s past and the secrets she kept from West, the love interest, were written. Bit by bit, the reader discovers Eve’s past and they are able to put everything which Eve has kept inside her together. Slowly, West learns the things that haunt Eve, and helps her to become stronger and braver, without it being forced or unrealistic.
West also has a few things he has to come to terms with, with the help of Eve, but nothing to the degree that Eve goes through.
Although romance is a big part of this book (maybe a little too much), Eve’s growth is the core of this story. Ultimately, she wasn’t looking for love (though the romance was a very sweet part of this story), but for a means of escape from Gideon, and to experience the freedom she had always yearned for (as Gideon was also quite strict). However, at the end of the day, she was the only one who could save herself and get herself out of the situation she had been born with. By no means does anyone ever deserve to be treated like Eve was, and the way she managed to find a way out was truly brave. I do think that that the resolution was almost too easy and everything was tied up a little too quickly. I would have liked the ending to be expanded a bit more and not as rushed.
Characters: I liked Eve, the main character, very much for the most part for the duration of the story. She hasn’t been completely broken by the abuse yet and has come out pretty well, considering it could have had even more devastating effects on her. At times though, I thought Eve would have been even more affected by the abuse she has suffered and even though at first she is careful around West, she eventually touches him without much hesitance. (This could be because they had such a connection and she liked him so much but I digress). As well, I couldn’t quite place Eve’s voice or that in relation to her age either. The reader finds out she is sixteen years old, but sometimes she shows the age-old weariness of someone who has experienced a lot and at other times she is giggly, naïve and innocent. I’m definitely not saying that someone can’t be both serious and lighthearted, but Eve tended to ricochet a bit too much between the two, enough to make me feel a little disoriented at times.
I really enjoyed getting to know West (love interest) through Eve’s eyes. He was quite a humorous, lighthearted young man and his joking personality never felt forced. It felt much like a natural part of him. I do have a qualm about the age gap though. Eve is of course sixteen and it is revealed that West is nineteen. Eve hasn’t had many real, healthy relationships and thus would sometimes appear more naïve and unsure than anything. As well, West seemed really mature even though he also had a fun personality. These factors combined made me feel that the age difference was emphasised more than not in my eyes. Sixteen is basically still a child, whereas being nineteen means that you’re quite close to being an adult. Sure it is only three years, and some may argue that it isn’t that much and at nineteen you’re still growing, and that is very true. But Eve felt a little young and West felt a little old. Overall, though, I was able to look past this and enjoy the romance for what it was.
Eve has two good friends at the end of the book; Bluma and Anne. I felt both of these girls, especially Anne had great personalities and were great friends for Eve. Anne was very good with dealing with Eve, with the fact that she never pushed Eve into telling her anything and was perceptive in the first place for realising Eve was not all that she said she was.
Romance: I did enjoy Eve and West’s relationship but at times I did feel myself disconnecting and becoming even a little bored. I think this was because, since the romance was a huge part of the story, it progressed quite quickly relative to the book’s pages and by the middle, they had already become really close. Even though the romance never felt rushed per se, I still felt like the romance felt resolved too early on before the complication and this meant that a couple of scenes felt a little filler or repetitive. I did however like the ending regarding Eve and West’s relationship. I thought it was very fitting and realistic but still hopeful.
Plot: Throughout the book, it is stressed that Gideon is always on Eve’s mind and at any moment could pop up and drag Eve back, ruining her chance for freedom and normalcy with West. However, I felt this was emphasised too much compared to the actual confrontation that happens. Eve would definitely be vigilant and on the lookout for Gideon and his men, but after a while it got a little repetitive and her suspicions were never confirmed until much later in the story.
I felt that the confrontation between Eve and Gideon happened a little late in the story. I kept waiting for him to appear, but after a slew of fake alerts, when it finally did happen, it felt a little anticlimactic. It just stretched on too long, and this gave a lot of time for the romance to take centre stage. I did like the romance and it was an important part of the story but the whole book could have just been about Eve and West alone if Gideon never existed. This meant that I never really felt the barrier between Eve and West being together since I knew Gideon was the only obstruction and he would eventually be taken care of.
Pacing: I finished this book in less than a day, so I think that pretty much explains that I breezed through this book pretty quickly and for the most part, it was engaging and never became too slow.
Writing: I quite liked the writing. Especially at the beginning, it showed great promise and I never felt the writing didn’t suit the story.
Setting: As the characters are on a band tour, one would expect that the reader would get a good glimpse of at least a couple of the cities during the course of the story. However, because of Eve’s inability to be out in the public for fear of being recognised (which is explained in the book) and West’s busy schedule, they don’t go out often. The setting takes a bit of a background in this book, in favour of the romance and Eve’s abuse. I didn’t mind that and was sort of expecting it, but some readers might find that a little bit of a downside.
Verdict: Although I wasn’t always invested in the romance and some of the plot points weren’t executed as well as they could have been, Shadow of a Girl is a well-written, engaging read that explores some important and relevant issues. I will definitely be checking out more of Greenland’s work in YA fiction.
3.75 stars (rounded up to 4)
Thank you to Entangled Teen Publishing for an ARC copy of this book from a giveaway via Netgalley.
I think the way abuse was handled in this book was done well and the effects of it not only on the person in question but also on their relationships were explored in depth. It probably wasn’t the best idea for Eve to try and escape, as she said herself that Gideon (her abuser) would eventually find her, what with the power and money he has and his determination to get her back. (The reason why she didn’t just go to the police is because she didn’t have much evidence and she thought no one would believe her.) But it definitely was a necessary part of Eve’s journey as this gave her hope and a taste of what freedom could be like as well as allowing her to meet West.
Eve has a strong connection with music and loves to play the guitar so it made sense that she would want to become a roadie, working near musicians (and also travelling in the hopes that Gideon will not find her). I found it interesting that she was drawn towards sound engineering, which I haven’t heard much of before.
Themes: Shadow of a Girl explores some very interesting themes. The main character, Eve, is the subject of physical violence and psychological abuse her whole childhood. The way this happened was explained really well and it showed how one person (sickeningly) can have such power over another, especially a minor and how things like these are kept secret and sometimes aren’t even exposed.
I liked the way Eve’s past and the secrets she kept from West, the love interest, were written. Bit by bit, the reader discovers Eve’s past and they are able to put everything which Eve has kept inside her together. Slowly, West learns the things that haunt Eve, and helps her to become stronger and braver, without it being forced or unrealistic.
West also has a few things he has to come to terms with, with the help of Eve, but nothing to the degree that Eve goes through.
Although romance is a big part of this book (maybe a little too much), Eve’s growth is the core of this story. Ultimately, she wasn’t looking for love (though the romance was a very sweet part of this story), but for a means of escape from Gideon, and to experience the freedom she had always yearned for (as Gideon was also quite strict). However, at the end of the day, she was the only one who could save herself and get herself out of the situation she had been born with. By no means does anyone ever deserve to be treated like Eve was, and the way she managed to find a way out was truly brave. I do think that that the resolution was almost too easy and everything was tied up a little too quickly. I would have liked the ending to be expanded a bit more and not as rushed.
Characters: I liked Eve, the main character, very much for the most part for the duration of the story. She hasn’t been completely broken by the abuse yet and has come out pretty well, considering it could have had even more devastating effects on her. At times though, I thought Eve would have been even more affected by the abuse she has suffered and even though at first she is careful around West, she eventually touches him without much hesitance. (This could be because they had such a connection and she liked him so much but I digress). As well, I couldn’t quite place Eve’s voice or that in relation to her age either. The reader finds out she is sixteen years old, but sometimes she shows the age-old weariness of someone who has experienced a lot and at other times she is giggly, naïve and innocent. I’m definitely not saying that someone can’t be both serious and lighthearted, but Eve tended to ricochet a bit too much between the two, enough to make me feel a little disoriented at times.
I really enjoyed getting to know West (love interest) through Eve’s eyes. He was quite a humorous, lighthearted young man and his joking personality never felt forced. It felt much like a natural part of him. I do have a qualm about the age gap though. Eve is of course sixteen and it is revealed that West is nineteen. Eve hasn’t had many real, healthy relationships and thus would sometimes appear more naïve and unsure than anything. As well, West seemed really mature even though he also had a fun personality. These factors combined made me feel that the age difference was emphasised more than not in my eyes. Sixteen is basically still a child, whereas being nineteen means that you’re quite close to being an adult. Sure it is only three years, and some may argue that it isn’t that much and at nineteen you’re still growing, and that is very true. But Eve felt a little young and West felt a little old. Overall, though, I was able to look past this and enjoy the romance for what it was.
Eve has two good friends at the end of the book; Bluma and Anne. I felt both of these girls, especially Anne had great personalities and were great friends for Eve. Anne was very good with dealing with Eve, with the fact that she never pushed Eve into telling her anything and was perceptive in the first place for realising Eve was not all that she said she was.
Romance: I did enjoy Eve and West’s relationship but at times I did feel myself disconnecting and becoming even a little bored. I think this was because, since the romance was a huge part of the story, it progressed quite quickly relative to the book’s pages and by the middle, they had already become really close. Even though the romance never felt rushed per se, I still felt like the romance felt resolved too early on before the complication and this meant that a couple of scenes felt a little filler or repetitive. I did however like the ending regarding Eve and West’s relationship. I thought it was very fitting and realistic but still hopeful.
Plot: Throughout the book, it is stressed that Gideon is always on Eve’s mind and at any moment could pop up and drag Eve back, ruining her chance for freedom and normalcy with West. However, I felt this was emphasised too much compared to the actual confrontation that happens. Eve would definitely be vigilant and on the lookout for Gideon and his men, but after a while it got a little repetitive and her suspicions were never confirmed until much later in the story.
I felt that the confrontation between Eve and Gideon happened a little late in the story. I kept waiting for him to appear, but after a slew of fake alerts, when it finally did happen, it felt a little anticlimactic. It just stretched on too long, and this gave a lot of time for the romance to take centre stage. I did like the romance and it was an important part of the story but the whole book could have just been about Eve and West alone if Gideon never existed. This meant that I never really felt the barrier between Eve and West being together since I knew Gideon was the only obstruction and he would eventually be taken care of.
Pacing: I finished this book in less than a day, so I think that pretty much explains that I breezed through this book pretty quickly and for the most part, it was engaging and never became too slow.
Writing: I quite liked the writing. Especially at the beginning, it showed great promise and I never felt the writing didn’t suit the story.
Setting: As the characters are on a band tour, one would expect that the reader would get a good glimpse of at least a couple of the cities during the course of the story. However, because of Eve’s inability to be out in the public for fear of being recognised (which is explained in the book) and West’s busy schedule, they don’t go out often. The setting takes a bit of a background in this book, in favour of the romance and Eve’s abuse. I didn’t mind that and was sort of expecting it, but some readers might find that a little bit of a downside.
Verdict: Although I wasn’t always invested in the romance and some of the plot points weren’t executed as well as they could have been, Shadow of a Girl is a well-written, engaging read that explores some important and relevant issues. I will definitely be checking out more of Greenland’s work in YA fiction.
3.75 stars (rounded up to 4)
Thank you to Entangled Teen Publishing for an ARC copy of this book from a giveaway via Netgalley.
April 21, 2018
Meine Meinung:
Der Schreibstil von Shannon Greenland war für mich einfach erfrischend. Dieser war einfach locker-leicht, flüssig und total gefühlvoll. Shannon Greenland schaffte es mich mit ihrem Schreibstil zu verzaubern und in ihren Bann zu ziehen, was bei mir nicht immer gelingt aber hier war es definitiv der Fall. Vom Stil her war es für meine Wenigkeit einfach ein wunderschönes Lesevergnügen und ich bin ein Fanboy des Schreibstils geworden, denn durch seine locker-leichte Art flogen die Seiten nur so dahin und am Ende war ich doch ein bisschen traurig darüber.
Die Charaktere in diesem Buch waren allesamt einfach wundervoll. Aber wollen wir mal ein paar genauer unter die Lupe nehmen. Eve, die von ihrem Freund flieht. Eine Protagonistin die viel Mut, viel Stärke und viel Liebe bewiesen hat schaffte es, sich sympathisch und vollkommen authentisch wirken zu lassen. Ich habe sie echt bewundert. Dann gibt es West, VORSICHT ROCKSTAR ALARM!. Dieser Kerl... Einfach ein super sympathischer, authentischer und herzensbrechender Charakter, der mich einfach vom ersten Moment zum Lächeln gebracht hat. Dann ist da noch der verhasste Gideon... Ihn konnte ich nicht leiden, da er zu der Sorte Mann gehört, den man nicht mögen muss. Mehr fällt mir zu ihm einfach nicht ein, da er mich immer wütend gemacht hat.
Die Story und die Storyline ist der Autorin einfach sehr gut gelungen. Bei der Story war es bei mir so, dass ich dieser stets folgen konnte und sie verursachte mehrmals Herzklopfen bei mir. Aber auch die Storyline ist nicht außer Acht zu lassen, denn diese ist ebenfalls ein wichtiger Faktor, der mich vollkommen überzeugen konnte. Der rote Faden der sich durch die Story und Storyline gezogen hat war stets da und brach nicht einmal ab, was mich begeistert hat.
Nun zur Handlung und zum Handlungsstrang, denn auch hier habe ich nichts auszusetzen. Eine Handlung die mich von der ersten Seite bis zur letzten an sich gebunden hat, dass ich danach aus dem staunen nicht mehr herausgekommen bin. Auch der Handlungsstrang war permanent präsent, greifbar und vor allem lückenlos. Wenn ich beides zusammen anschaue, dann ist der Autorin einfach eine wunderschöne Geschichte gelungen!
Ich mag das Cover. Es ist zwar Pink, was ja nicht meine Farbe ist, aber dennoch ist es einfach passend. Was mir am Cover am besten gefällt kann ich auf die Schnelle gar nicht sagen, denn es ist im Gesamtbild einfach traumhaft schön geworden und ich liebe es einfach. Mehr kann ich echt nicht sagen, denn das muss man selbst sehen und berühren.
Mein Fazit:
Als Fazit des Buches ziehe ich, dass ich Shannon Greenland definitiv als Autorin im Auge behalte! Sie verzauberte mich durch einen locker-leichten, gefühlvollen und flüssigen Schreibstil, der die Story einfach sehr gut herüber gebracht hat. Auch die unheimlich tolle Handlung ist nicht außer Acht zu lassen, denn diese ist leicht verständlich und bietet schöne Lesestunden, welche mit Herzklopfen enden. Gut gezeichnete Charaktere waren das i-Tüpfelchen, denn diese waren nicht nur gut gezeichnet, nein, sie waren auch super authentisch und wirkten beinahe real. Aus diesem Grund kann ich diesem Buch einfach 5 von 5 Diamanten geben und es euch ans Herz legen, denn es ist einfach wundervoll.
Der Schreibstil von Shannon Greenland war für mich einfach erfrischend. Dieser war einfach locker-leicht, flüssig und total gefühlvoll. Shannon Greenland schaffte es mich mit ihrem Schreibstil zu verzaubern und in ihren Bann zu ziehen, was bei mir nicht immer gelingt aber hier war es definitiv der Fall. Vom Stil her war es für meine Wenigkeit einfach ein wunderschönes Lesevergnügen und ich bin ein Fanboy des Schreibstils geworden, denn durch seine locker-leichte Art flogen die Seiten nur so dahin und am Ende war ich doch ein bisschen traurig darüber.
Die Charaktere in diesem Buch waren allesamt einfach wundervoll. Aber wollen wir mal ein paar genauer unter die Lupe nehmen. Eve, die von ihrem Freund flieht. Eine Protagonistin die viel Mut, viel Stärke und viel Liebe bewiesen hat schaffte es, sich sympathisch und vollkommen authentisch wirken zu lassen. Ich habe sie echt bewundert. Dann gibt es West, VORSICHT ROCKSTAR ALARM!. Dieser Kerl... Einfach ein super sympathischer, authentischer und herzensbrechender Charakter, der mich einfach vom ersten Moment zum Lächeln gebracht hat. Dann ist da noch der verhasste Gideon... Ihn konnte ich nicht leiden, da er zu der Sorte Mann gehört, den man nicht mögen muss. Mehr fällt mir zu ihm einfach nicht ein, da er mich immer wütend gemacht hat.
Die Story und die Storyline ist der Autorin einfach sehr gut gelungen. Bei der Story war es bei mir so, dass ich dieser stets folgen konnte und sie verursachte mehrmals Herzklopfen bei mir. Aber auch die Storyline ist nicht außer Acht zu lassen, denn diese ist ebenfalls ein wichtiger Faktor, der mich vollkommen überzeugen konnte. Der rote Faden der sich durch die Story und Storyline gezogen hat war stets da und brach nicht einmal ab, was mich begeistert hat.
Nun zur Handlung und zum Handlungsstrang, denn auch hier habe ich nichts auszusetzen. Eine Handlung die mich von der ersten Seite bis zur letzten an sich gebunden hat, dass ich danach aus dem staunen nicht mehr herausgekommen bin. Auch der Handlungsstrang war permanent präsent, greifbar und vor allem lückenlos. Wenn ich beides zusammen anschaue, dann ist der Autorin einfach eine wunderschöne Geschichte gelungen!
Ich mag das Cover. Es ist zwar Pink, was ja nicht meine Farbe ist, aber dennoch ist es einfach passend. Was mir am Cover am besten gefällt kann ich auf die Schnelle gar nicht sagen, denn es ist im Gesamtbild einfach traumhaft schön geworden und ich liebe es einfach. Mehr kann ich echt nicht sagen, denn das muss man selbst sehen und berühren.
Mein Fazit:
Als Fazit des Buches ziehe ich, dass ich Shannon Greenland definitiv als Autorin im Auge behalte! Sie verzauberte mich durch einen locker-leichten, gefühlvollen und flüssigen Schreibstil, der die Story einfach sehr gut herüber gebracht hat. Auch die unheimlich tolle Handlung ist nicht außer Acht zu lassen, denn diese ist leicht verständlich und bietet schöne Lesestunden, welche mit Herzklopfen enden. Gut gezeichnete Charaktere waren das i-Tüpfelchen, denn diese waren nicht nur gut gezeichnet, nein, sie waren auch super authentisch und wirkten beinahe real. Aus diesem Grund kann ich diesem Buch einfach 5 von 5 Diamanten geben und es euch ans Herz legen, denn es ist einfach wundervoll.
September 28, 2016
My Rating: 4 1/2 Stars
*I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
An emotional, but also romantic story, the various emotions that Shadow of a Girl made me experience was a pleasant surprise. Joy, sadness, anger, hope, fear, I felt them all and more.
After escaping an abusive situation with the help of a friend, Eve is now touring the country as a roadie for a music festival. Always looking over her shoulder, afraid that her past will catch up to her, Eve has built walls around her not knowing who she can trust. Lead singer West Wolf is determined to get past those defenses and get to know the real Eve…if only she’ll let him.
Scarred both on the inside and outside, Eve has lived in fear most of her life and now that she is free, she fears being discovered. The friendship she develops with West surprises her as do the feelings she develops for him. It was both exciting and heartbreaking to see Eve experience things she has missed out because of her past situation and the fear. Her new friends, relationships, and job help her to gain the confidence she needs to push past that fear and open her eyes to life full of possibilities and new experiences.
And West wants nothing more than to help Eve to feel safe and loved as he helps her explore her newfound freedom. He knows she is hiding something, but shows tremendous patience and understanding and doesn’t push the issue. With Eve he can be himself and drop the façade that he shows to the rest of the world. West is quite the charming guy with a great sense of humor, I could easily see how Eve fell for him. I loved watching their relationship develop as well as the confidence that West tried to instill in Eve as he pointed out her beauty, strength, talent, and other qualities that she had never allowed herself to see before. They were an amazing couple who were perfect for each other.
While Eve’s story is heartbreaking, it is also filled with joy, hope, and love. I enjoyed watching the changes the main character goes through during the story. You can see Eve grow from a scared young girl, to a young woman with determination and strength. The author handled the story wonderfully by adding a bit of humor, fun, and joy to what could easily have been a too heavy and emotional read. It’s a nice balance which isn’t always easy to find in books dealing with the subject matter in Shadow of a Girl.
I enjoyed Shadow of a Girl, and I hope we get a chance to see more of Eve and Wolf because I would love to see where their journey takes them. There are so many possibilities.
*I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
An emotional, but also romantic story, the various emotions that Shadow of a Girl made me experience was a pleasant surprise. Joy, sadness, anger, hope, fear, I felt them all and more.
After escaping an abusive situation with the help of a friend, Eve is now touring the country as a roadie for a music festival. Always looking over her shoulder, afraid that her past will catch up to her, Eve has built walls around her not knowing who she can trust. Lead singer West Wolf is determined to get past those defenses and get to know the real Eve…if only she’ll let him.
Scarred both on the inside and outside, Eve has lived in fear most of her life and now that she is free, she fears being discovered. The friendship she develops with West surprises her as do the feelings she develops for him. It was both exciting and heartbreaking to see Eve experience things she has missed out because of her past situation and the fear. Her new friends, relationships, and job help her to gain the confidence she needs to push past that fear and open her eyes to life full of possibilities and new experiences.
And West wants nothing more than to help Eve to feel safe and loved as he helps her explore her newfound freedom. He knows she is hiding something, but shows tremendous patience and understanding and doesn’t push the issue. With Eve he can be himself and drop the façade that he shows to the rest of the world. West is quite the charming guy with a great sense of humor, I could easily see how Eve fell for him. I loved watching their relationship develop as well as the confidence that West tried to instill in Eve as he pointed out her beauty, strength, talent, and other qualities that she had never allowed herself to see before. They were an amazing couple who were perfect for each other.
While Eve’s story is heartbreaking, it is also filled with joy, hope, and love. I enjoyed watching the changes the main character goes through during the story. You can see Eve grow from a scared young girl, to a young woman with determination and strength. The author handled the story wonderfully by adding a bit of humor, fun, and joy to what could easily have been a too heavy and emotional read. It’s a nice balance which isn’t always easy to find in books dealing with the subject matter in Shadow of a Girl.
I enjoyed Shadow of a Girl, and I hope we get a chance to see more of Eve and Wolf because I would love to see where their journey takes them. There are so many possibilities.
March 8, 2017
Rating: 4.5
I went into this book not sure what to expect. The cover didn't exactly instill good expectations of this book for me, but the plot was interesting so I decided to give this book a shot. And boy, am I glad that I did.
This book follows a girl named Eve who runs away from home due some bad circumstances. She assumes a whole new identity, changes her appearance and eventually becomes a roadie for this music festival that tours to different cities. While as a roadie, she becomes good friends with another roadie, a fun and wild girl named Anne and she also meets West who is a band member of a popular band and the two of them connect. But because of her circumstances from which she ran away from, she constantly looks over her shoulder to make sure that whatever she ran away from hasn't found her. This is slowly revealed to us as the book progresses.
This book was fantastic. It had mystery, suspense, friendship, and romance. It was kept me on the edge of my seat and I never wanted to put it down. I read this book in two seatings.
The plot was fast-paced and interesting and I really connected with the characters. Eve was someone trying to discover freedom and who she is. And I especially loved that the romance in this book was not insta-love. The romance developed nicely and at a nice pace.
This was beautiful and empowering book. I love when Eve finally gains her strength to stand up for herself. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed but otherwise this was an incredible book. I soo highly recommend it to everyone!
I have done a full review on this book on my BookTube channel if you would like to hear more of my thoughts. Link here: https://youtu.be/6dmtSv6SjM4
Disclaimer: I received an ebook copy of this book for free as part of a Vlog Tour in exchange for an honest review.
I went into this book not sure what to expect. The cover didn't exactly instill good expectations of this book for me, but the plot was interesting so I decided to give this book a shot. And boy, am I glad that I did.
This book follows a girl named Eve who runs away from home due some bad circumstances. She assumes a whole new identity, changes her appearance and eventually becomes a roadie for this music festival that tours to different cities. While as a roadie, she becomes good friends with another roadie, a fun and wild girl named Anne and she also meets West who is a band member of a popular band and the two of them connect. But because of her circumstances from which she ran away from, she constantly looks over her shoulder to make sure that whatever she ran away from hasn't found her. This is slowly revealed to us as the book progresses.
This book was fantastic. It had mystery, suspense, friendship, and romance. It was kept me on the edge of my seat and I never wanted to put it down. I read this book in two seatings.
The plot was fast-paced and interesting and I really connected with the characters. Eve was someone trying to discover freedom and who she is. And I especially loved that the romance in this book was not insta-love. The romance developed nicely and at a nice pace.
This was beautiful and empowering book. I love when Eve finally gains her strength to stand up for herself. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed but otherwise this was an incredible book. I soo highly recommend it to everyone!
I have done a full review on this book on my BookTube channel if you would like to hear more of my thoughts. Link here: https://youtu.be/6dmtSv6SjM4
Disclaimer: I received an ebook copy of this book for free as part of a Vlog Tour in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2016
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**I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**
This book was AWESOME!
I was really blown away with the story we get. Uncovering why Eve has run away had me hooked from the get-go. And watching her grow-up and develop as a character was amazing. I love stories that let the lead grow through her experiences and its clearly visible to the reader. Plus, her story was one I have never come across in a young adult or new adult contemporary--which is fantastic!
And the romance...perfection! The chemistry is there from the start and it sucks you in. You see why these two would fall for each other because they start as friends and work their way from there. It was so, so sweet!
This book has a great balance between the plot and the romance. It reminded me why I love contemporary rockstar based romances!
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Actual Rating: 4.5/5
**I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**
This book was AWESOME!
I was really blown away with the story we get. Uncovering why Eve has run away had me hooked from the get-go. And watching her grow-up and develop as a character was amazing. I love stories that let the lead grow through her experiences and its clearly visible to the reader. Plus, her story was one I have never come across in a young adult or new adult contemporary--which is fantastic!
And the romance...perfection! The chemistry is there from the start and it sucks you in. You see why these two would fall for each other because they start as friends and work their way from there. It was so, so sweet!
This book has a great balance between the plot and the romance. It reminded me why I love contemporary rockstar based romances!
Check out more spoiler-free book and series reviews on my blog SERIESousBookReviews.com as well as read book series recaps!
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Actual Rating: 4.5/5
March 8, 2018
“Shadow of a Girl” was my first book by Shannon Greenland. The story was not complicated and pretty much obvious to the reader from the beginning – except for some details that reveal themselves as the story goes along. But it was still an intriguing plot with enough depth to keep me as a reader engaged. The characters are well and deeply developed.
I liked the writing style of the author and I am sure I will come across her again on my reading journeys. There was basically only one issue that kept me from giving 5 Stars to this YA novel (be careful because of spoilers) ->
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September 13, 2016
This book was amazing! Most authors have trouble writing about abuse...an when it is abuse on a child it is even more difficult. But this author did it with class.
It starts off about this girl who is running away an honestly you start thinking if there is more going on than what there actually is... I loved how it showed the main character "Eve" growing an learning to trust...while also being on the run...to me it showed not only her bravery but the friend that helped her escape. At first you don't realize who Gideon is...but you find out about midway through...
I had so many thoughts going on through this book an it kept me guessing which I loved!!
I want to thank Netgalley, Entangled Publishing and Shannon Greenland for giving me the chance to read this ARC for an honest review.
It starts off about this girl who is running away an honestly you start thinking if there is more going on than what there actually is... I loved how it showed the main character "Eve" growing an learning to trust...while also being on the run...to me it showed not only her bravery but the friend that helped her escape. At first you don't realize who Gideon is...but you find out about midway through...
I had so many thoughts going on through this book an it kept me guessing which I loved!!
I want to thank Netgalley, Entangled Publishing and Shannon Greenland for giving me the chance to read this ARC for an honest review.
September 8, 2016
I received a copy of this from netgalley for review.
I went back and forth on the rating and would probably give it 4.5 stars.
Shadow of a Girl was a great book. If you take away Eve's hurt and past, the love story is pretty amazing. The way she and West fall in love is just how it should be. Slow and almost perfect in its awkwardness. The slow gain of trust and understanding. But Eve's past is destined to catch up to her and ruin things. You can't keep secrets from the one you love forever. It was a harsh reality that was waiting to happen. As a reader, I adored West and his family and felt deep pain for Eve. Not many can understand what a girl like that has gone through. The author did a great job with it.
I went back and forth on the rating and would probably give it 4.5 stars.
Shadow of a Girl was a great book. If you take away Eve's hurt and past, the love story is pretty amazing. The way she and West fall in love is just how it should be. Slow and almost perfect in its awkwardness. The slow gain of trust and understanding. But Eve's past is destined to catch up to her and ruin things. You can't keep secrets from the one you love forever. It was a harsh reality that was waiting to happen. As a reader, I adored West and his family and felt deep pain for Eve. Not many can understand what a girl like that has gone through. The author did a great job with it.
April 23, 2019
Voller Gefühl und stellenweise auch Tiefgang
Allein der Klappentext machte mich schon neugierig und die Aussicht auf eine "Rockstar-Romanze" mit vielen Geheimnissen bestückt durch die Protagonistin, tat ihr übriges. Doch hinter der Story verbirgt sich mehr, als man am Anfang denkt oder ahnt. Die dunkle Vergangenheit, vor der Eve zu fliehen versucht, holt sie nach und nach ein und der Leser bekommt sie nur Häppchenweise dargeboten. Es macht die Handlung interessanter und hält die Spannung oben, aber gelegentlich hat man das Gefühl, auf der Stelle zu treten. Die Handlung geht trotz dem sehr schnelllebig und flott voran, aber ohne dass man den Anschluss zu verlieren droht. Die Protagonisten sind einem auf Anhieb sympathisch. Eve mochte ich gleich, ihre Art, alles neu zu entdecken und selbst zu erleben, oder besser "selbst zu leben" ist immer wieder Herz zerreißend und schön zugleich. West ist da nicht anders, seine Wärme, liebe und nette Seite ist einfach zu süß. Für seine Geduld müsste man ihm wirklich einen Orden verleihen. Aber so ist das, wenn die Liebe mit von der Partie ist...
Das eigentlich Thema ist schon sehr heftig und wird einem zum Ende des Buches hin immer mehr offenbart. Es geht nicht zu sehr in die Tiefe, gefasst sollte man aber schon sein, dass es besonders zart besaiteten eher an die Nieren gehen kann.
Alles in allem ist das Buch ein gelungenes Werk, das ich empfehlen kann.
Allein der Klappentext machte mich schon neugierig und die Aussicht auf eine "Rockstar-Romanze" mit vielen Geheimnissen bestückt durch die Protagonistin, tat ihr übriges. Doch hinter der Story verbirgt sich mehr, als man am Anfang denkt oder ahnt. Die dunkle Vergangenheit, vor der Eve zu fliehen versucht, holt sie nach und nach ein und der Leser bekommt sie nur Häppchenweise dargeboten. Es macht die Handlung interessanter und hält die Spannung oben, aber gelegentlich hat man das Gefühl, auf der Stelle zu treten. Die Handlung geht trotz dem sehr schnelllebig und flott voran, aber ohne dass man den Anschluss zu verlieren droht. Die Protagonisten sind einem auf Anhieb sympathisch. Eve mochte ich gleich, ihre Art, alles neu zu entdecken und selbst zu erleben, oder besser "selbst zu leben" ist immer wieder Herz zerreißend und schön zugleich. West ist da nicht anders, seine Wärme, liebe und nette Seite ist einfach zu süß. Für seine Geduld müsste man ihm wirklich einen Orden verleihen. Aber so ist das, wenn die Liebe mit von der Partie ist...
Das eigentlich Thema ist schon sehr heftig und wird einem zum Ende des Buches hin immer mehr offenbart. Es geht nicht zu sehr in die Tiefe, gefasst sollte man aber schon sein, dass es besonders zart besaiteten eher an die Nieren gehen kann.
Alles in allem ist das Buch ein gelungenes Werk, das ich empfehlen kann.
February 26, 2019
Die Geschichte hat mich wirklich sehr mitgerissen und war einfach wunderschön. Mit Abstand eins meiner Lieblingsbücher ❤️
November 12, 2016
Review to come!
Update 11/12/16:
See more reviews on my blog Novels and Necklaces
Shadow of a Girl is an incredibly powerful book about overcoming your fears and being a brave person in the face of many dark moments. This book truly is a great read that I would recommend everyone checking out, as the story stays with you for a long time after reading. Even now, I find myself thinking about these characters and what they have gone through. There are many outstanding moments in this book where our characters truly shine. Ms. Greenland did a fantastic job at mixing suspense and romance into this YA story, and I am excited to read more from her.
Eve, our main character, is a girl who is incredibly brave and has a strength like no other. Even though I was kind of on the right track about what happened to her, it was still shocking to read. You know from the first page that her character has a secret, but the clues are slowly revealed over the course of the story. Her characters felt extraordinarily realistic, and I felt as if I was reading someone's journal instead of fiction. There were many heartbreaking and dark moments, and you could feel Eve's terror in certain scenes in every pore of your body. Reading this book offered an extremely visceral experience, and it made for an even more enjoyable read. One of the highlights of this book is the friendship between Eve and one of the roadies on tour with her, Anne. I love when authors incorporate LGBT characters into their books (since I don't think this is done enough in books today), and Anne was seriously one of the most fun and most open characters, but she knew when Eve needed her space. She looked out for Eve and helped her come out of her shell. Anne allowed Eve to become the person she was truly meant to, and that spoke wonders to me. But Eve also had her friend Bluma, who was crucial in helping Eve escape the terror that she lived with. I wish we could have gotten to know Bluma a little better, but the strength of their friendship shines through anytime she is mentioned or in a scene.
The romance is another great part of this book, and I loved the relationship that blossomed between West and Eve. West was a very mysterious character, and I was itching to know what his story was. When we find out, it is truly heartbreaking. Eve and West are perfect for each other, and are able to help patch up the broken pieces that make up the other's heart. I honestly loved them together and was rooting for them until the very end. I do wish there was a little more of a conclusion with their story (the ending basically just cuts off), but there is a certain beauty to how Ms. Greenland chose to end this novel. And the more I though about it, the more I didn't mind the ending so much. Both characters are at a major turning point in their lives, and the ending was just enough to give readers hope.
I highly recommend checking out this novel, as it will not disappoint! It is all about overcoming the hurdles in your path and finding your own way in life. The strong message is to stay determined in forging your own path, and remembering that even if you're a bit broken, you don't also have to be defeated.
Happy reading :)
Update 11/12/16:
See more reviews on my blog Novels and Necklaces
Shadow of a Girl is an incredibly powerful book about overcoming your fears and being a brave person in the face of many dark moments. This book truly is a great read that I would recommend everyone checking out, as the story stays with you for a long time after reading. Even now, I find myself thinking about these characters and what they have gone through. There are many outstanding moments in this book where our characters truly shine. Ms. Greenland did a fantastic job at mixing suspense and romance into this YA story, and I am excited to read more from her.
Eve, our main character, is a girl who is incredibly brave and has a strength like no other. Even though I was kind of on the right track about what happened to her, it was still shocking to read. You know from the first page that her character has a secret, but the clues are slowly revealed over the course of the story. Her characters felt extraordinarily realistic, and I felt as if I was reading someone's journal instead of fiction. There were many heartbreaking and dark moments, and you could feel Eve's terror in certain scenes in every pore of your body. Reading this book offered an extremely visceral experience, and it made for an even more enjoyable read. One of the highlights of this book is the friendship between Eve and one of the roadies on tour with her, Anne. I love when authors incorporate LGBT characters into their books (since I don't think this is done enough in books today), and Anne was seriously one of the most fun and most open characters, but she knew when Eve needed her space. She looked out for Eve and helped her come out of her shell. Anne allowed Eve to become the person she was truly meant to, and that spoke wonders to me. But Eve also had her friend Bluma, who was crucial in helping Eve escape the terror that she lived with. I wish we could have gotten to know Bluma a little better, but the strength of their friendship shines through anytime she is mentioned or in a scene.
The romance is another great part of this book, and I loved the relationship that blossomed between West and Eve. West was a very mysterious character, and I was itching to know what his story was. When we find out, it is truly heartbreaking. Eve and West are perfect for each other, and are able to help patch up the broken pieces that make up the other's heart. I honestly loved them together and was rooting for them until the very end. I do wish there was a little more of a conclusion with their story (the ending basically just cuts off), but there is a certain beauty to how Ms. Greenland chose to end this novel. And the more I though about it, the more I didn't mind the ending so much. Both characters are at a major turning point in their lives, and the ending was just enough to give readers hope.
I highly recommend checking out this novel, as it will not disappoint! It is all about overcoming the hurdles in your path and finding your own way in life. The strong message is to stay determined in forging your own path, and remembering that even if you're a bit broken, you don't also have to be defeated.
Happy reading :)
September 19, 2016
Shadow of a Girl by Shannon Greenland (Ebook) An abused 16 year old girl runs away from home, lies about her age, and takes a job as a roadie for a rock tour. Enter hot rock star. I passed on this book several times because, really, can you get any more cliché?
I’m not sorry I picked it up, though. The rock-star hero, West, was a refreshing change, in that he was a nice guy that I could actually picture myself falling for. (Not like the tortured jerk heroes that seem the dominate the romance category) In the beginning, he was a touch unbelievable to me. I was going to subtract a star for that, but I gave that star back, because “Yay for the nice guy!” I wish Mr. Nice guy would be invited to more YA novels.
Now, Eve is a great character. The author seemed to do a lot of homework, or knows someone personally who has been abused. Her character was great. She did have that typical “I’m not good enough for him” period, which is another troupe that I wish would disappear, but I can forgive her that. She’d been taught she wasn’t good enough by an abusive parent for years. The plot and pacing of this book was spot on. It has that “Can’t put it down” feel, and I found myself making excuses not to do other things so I could come back and read (That is unusual for me) This book totally had me up until we hit the 90% mark.
This, unfortunately, is where it fell flat for me. The climax happens. “Oh no! What is she going to do‽” And yes, we get to see Eve stand up for herself, but after all the buildup, I expected it to be longer and more exciting. Then, she gets something slipped into her hand. This item is jam packed full of potential for at least another ten pages of tension and nail-biting. But that doesn’t happen. Instead, what she did with that item is glossed over in a summary. I was very disappointed. I also wasn’t really happy with the way the relationship reconciled, either. I mean, he’s 19. She’s 16.
[Minor spoiler coming. Stop reading if you don’t want to know GO TO ***END POILER BELOW***]
Okay – are you gone if you don’t want to know?
Last chance. Okay?
Good.
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Well, the relationship between Eve and the rock star is left total hanging. I would have preferred for West to step up and say “I’ll always love you, but you’re only sixteen. My career will be over.” As callous as that seems, IT’S TRUE. I think a better ending would have been for them to stay friends from a distance, and have him show up with a rose (even better, a roll of stickers) on her 18th birthday. BOOM! Perfect ending, and I wouldn’t have been disturbed by the thought of them actually getting together.
*****END SPOILER***********
I struggled a little on rating for this, but I enjoyed all the rest of the book so much I decided to only subtract one star. Everything about this book is awesome, but I think the ending could have been expanded on for the conflict with the abusive parent, and also with the overage boyfriend. Yes, I’d definitely grab another book from this author. The lady has skills. J
I’m not sorry I picked it up, though. The rock-star hero, West, was a refreshing change, in that he was a nice guy that I could actually picture myself falling for. (Not like the tortured jerk heroes that seem the dominate the romance category) In the beginning, he was a touch unbelievable to me. I was going to subtract a star for that, but I gave that star back, because “Yay for the nice guy!” I wish Mr. Nice guy would be invited to more YA novels.
Now, Eve is a great character. The author seemed to do a lot of homework, or knows someone personally who has been abused. Her character was great. She did have that typical “I’m not good enough for him” period, which is another troupe that I wish would disappear, but I can forgive her that. She’d been taught she wasn’t good enough by an abusive parent for years. The plot and pacing of this book was spot on. It has that “Can’t put it down” feel, and I found myself making excuses not to do other things so I could come back and read (That is unusual for me) This book totally had me up until we hit the 90% mark.
This, unfortunately, is where it fell flat for me. The climax happens. “Oh no! What is she going to do‽” And yes, we get to see Eve stand up for herself, but after all the buildup, I expected it to be longer and more exciting. Then, she gets something slipped into her hand. This item is jam packed full of potential for at least another ten pages of tension and nail-biting. But that doesn’t happen. Instead, what she did with that item is glossed over in a summary. I was very disappointed. I also wasn’t really happy with the way the relationship reconciled, either. I mean, he’s 19. She’s 16.
[Minor spoiler coming. Stop reading if you don’t want to know GO TO ***END POILER BELOW***]
Okay – are you gone if you don’t want to know?
Last chance. Okay?
Good.
***************************
Well, the relationship between Eve and the rock star is left total hanging. I would have preferred for West to step up and say “I’ll always love you, but you’re only sixteen. My career will be over.” As callous as that seems, IT’S TRUE. I think a better ending would have been for them to stay friends from a distance, and have him show up with a rose (even better, a roll of stickers) on her 18th birthday. BOOM! Perfect ending, and I wouldn’t have been disturbed by the thought of them actually getting together.
*****END SPOILER***********
I struggled a little on rating for this, but I enjoyed all the rest of the book so much I decided to only subtract one star. Everything about this book is awesome, but I think the ending could have been expanded on for the conflict with the abusive parent, and also with the overage boyfriend. Yes, I’d definitely grab another book from this author. The lady has skills. J
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2019
Eve ist ein sehr interessanter Charakter. Ein bisschen unschuldig, ein bisschen naiv, ein bisschen unsicher und schüchtern. Zu beginn zieht sie sich in ihren Bereich zurück, lässt kaum jemanden an sich heran. Durch ihre Vergangenheit ist ihr vertrauen sehr brüchig und erst West und Anna kitzeln langsam eine andere Seite an Eve heraus. Die Charakterentwicklung hat mir hier richtig gut gefallen. Die Anfangs so schüchterne Eve wird immer offener und vertraut anderen so gut es geht. Sie will eine Zukunft, sie will die Zeit mit West genießen und geht langsam aus sich heraus. Es ist aber nicht so, dass sie von jetzt auf gleich selbstbewusster wird. Dies geht schrittweise vonstatten. Die Dialoge zwischen Eve und West wirkten teilweise etwas holzig auf mich, was einerseits eigentlich zu Eves Erfahrungen passt. Gerade am Anfang stockte dadurch der Lesefluss für mich aber immer mal wieder.
West hingegen ist liebenswert, charmant und witzig. Der perfekte Gegenpart zu Eve, der ihre Unsicherheiten versteht und darauf eingeht und sich die Zeit nimmt, sie zu entdecken und kennenzulernen. Ein bisschen zu perfekt aber süß. Allerdings nehme ich ihm das Rockstarleben nicht wirklich ab. Die Handlung fokussiert sich eher auf die Liebesgeschichte, den Beziehungsaufbau der beiden und die Entwicklung von Eve. Das Leben als Roadie, das Leben der Band ... das alles ist nebensächlich und wirkt auf mich nicht echt.
Die Thematik, die Eve zum Abhauen bewegt und eigentlich ihre ganze Vergangenheit und ihre Persönlichkeit ausmacht, kommt in meinen Augen viel zu kurz und damit meine ich nicht ihr Verhalten und ihre Andeutungen im Laufe des Buches, sondern einfach den Anfang und das Ende. Es wird für mich viel zu schnell abgehandelt. In ihr Verhalten und ihre Gedanken werden ihre Erlebnisse gut eingeflochten, sodass man Eves Verhalten nachvollziehen kann und neugierig wird, wie das Buch ausgeht.
Dadurch, dass die Autorin das Ende sehr schnell abhandelt und die Vergangenheit von Eve zum Großteil verdeckt bleibt, kann man "Weil du mich liebst" als eine süße Liebesgeschichte für zwischendurch bezeichnen.
Fazit
Eine richtig schöne Charakterentwicklung von Eve, eine süße Liebesgeschichte die im Vordergrund steht und ein leichter Schreibstil sorgt dafür, dass man durch die Seiten rauscht.
West hingegen ist liebenswert, charmant und witzig. Der perfekte Gegenpart zu Eve, der ihre Unsicherheiten versteht und darauf eingeht und sich die Zeit nimmt, sie zu entdecken und kennenzulernen. Ein bisschen zu perfekt aber süß. Allerdings nehme ich ihm das Rockstarleben nicht wirklich ab. Die Handlung fokussiert sich eher auf die Liebesgeschichte, den Beziehungsaufbau der beiden und die Entwicklung von Eve. Das Leben als Roadie, das Leben der Band ... das alles ist nebensächlich und wirkt auf mich nicht echt.
Die Thematik, die Eve zum Abhauen bewegt und eigentlich ihre ganze Vergangenheit und ihre Persönlichkeit ausmacht, kommt in meinen Augen viel zu kurz und damit meine ich nicht ihr Verhalten und ihre Andeutungen im Laufe des Buches, sondern einfach den Anfang und das Ende. Es wird für mich viel zu schnell abgehandelt. In ihr Verhalten und ihre Gedanken werden ihre Erlebnisse gut eingeflochten, sodass man Eves Verhalten nachvollziehen kann und neugierig wird, wie das Buch ausgeht.
Dadurch, dass die Autorin das Ende sehr schnell abhandelt und die Vergangenheit von Eve zum Großteil verdeckt bleibt, kann man "Weil du mich liebst" als eine süße Liebesgeschichte für zwischendurch bezeichnen.
Fazit
Eine richtig schöne Charakterentwicklung von Eve, eine süße Liebesgeschichte die im Vordergrund steht und ein leichter Schreibstil sorgt dafür, dass man durch die Seiten rauscht.
April 25, 2018
Eve flieht vor ihrem bisherigen Leben, nimmt eine neue Identität und wird Roadie bei einer Indie-Band. Dadurch ist sie immer in Bewegung und hält sich nie lange an einem Ort auf. Dabei lernt sie den Sänger West kennen und kommt ihm näher, doch ganz kommt sie von ihrer Vergangenheit nicht los.
Eve ist eine junge Frau auf der Flucht und nimmt vieles auf sich, um aus ihrem bisherigen Leben auszubrechen. Sie ist mutig und sehr stark, aber manchmal doch etwas naiv. Obwohl sie die Protagonistin dieser Geschichte war, blieb sie zwischendurch doch etwas blass und
West ist locker und witzig und er war mir unglaublich sympathisch. Denn obwohl er immer fröhlich ist, hat auch er natürlich seine Geheimnisse und seine Vergangenheit. Er wirkte interessant und auch die Nebencharaktere Bluma und Anne waren sehr sympathisch.
Es ging um Vertrauen, Freundschaft und Liebe, aber auch um ernstere Themen wie Kindesmissbrauch, häusliche Gewalt und Unterdrückung. Obwohl es ernst war, hatte ich doch das Gefühl, dass es dem Buch an Tiefe fehlte. Dadurch dass die Charaktere an einigen Stellen etwas blass waren und die Geschichte sich sehr schnell entwickelt hat, blieb es an einigen Stellen einfach ohne Tiefe.
Trotzdem kommt man zu Beginn super schnell in die Geschichte hinein und der Schreibstil ist sehr fließend. Es war spannend und auch dramatisch, aber ab 2/3 ging es eher bergab. Die Beziehung von West und Eve entwickelt sich etwas zu schnell und das Ende zu schnell kam. Abgesehen davon stockte die Geschichte auch etwas und der Schreibstil war nicht mehr so locker. Die Ereignisse überschlagen sich und ein paar mehr Seiten hätten der Geschichte nicht geschadet.
Insgesamt ein interessantes und dramatisches Jugendbuch über ernste Themen und einer süßen Liebesgeschichte. Das Ende war zwar etwas schwach und Eve etwas blass, aber im Großen und Ganzen nett zu lesen.
Eve ist eine junge Frau auf der Flucht und nimmt vieles auf sich, um aus ihrem bisherigen Leben auszubrechen. Sie ist mutig und sehr stark, aber manchmal doch etwas naiv. Obwohl sie die Protagonistin dieser Geschichte war, blieb sie zwischendurch doch etwas blass und
West ist locker und witzig und er war mir unglaublich sympathisch. Denn obwohl er immer fröhlich ist, hat auch er natürlich seine Geheimnisse und seine Vergangenheit. Er wirkte interessant und auch die Nebencharaktere Bluma und Anne waren sehr sympathisch.
Es ging um Vertrauen, Freundschaft und Liebe, aber auch um ernstere Themen wie Kindesmissbrauch, häusliche Gewalt und Unterdrückung. Obwohl es ernst war, hatte ich doch das Gefühl, dass es dem Buch an Tiefe fehlte. Dadurch dass die Charaktere an einigen Stellen etwas blass waren und die Geschichte sich sehr schnell entwickelt hat, blieb es an einigen Stellen einfach ohne Tiefe.
Trotzdem kommt man zu Beginn super schnell in die Geschichte hinein und der Schreibstil ist sehr fließend. Es war spannend und auch dramatisch, aber ab 2/3 ging es eher bergab. Die Beziehung von West und Eve entwickelt sich etwas zu schnell und das Ende zu schnell kam. Abgesehen davon stockte die Geschichte auch etwas und der Schreibstil war nicht mehr so locker. Die Ereignisse überschlagen sich und ein paar mehr Seiten hätten der Geschichte nicht geschadet.
Insgesamt ein interessantes und dramatisches Jugendbuch über ernste Themen und einer süßen Liebesgeschichte. Das Ende war zwar etwas schwach und Eve etwas blass, aber im Großen und Ganzen nett zu lesen.
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