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Waiting for the Sun
I’m unapologetically in love with Nick Kovac.
He can claim to hate me and blame me for everything.
I’ll fight for us both.
He severs the promise he made, leaving me on the hockey rink floor, heartbroken and alone.
It doesn’t take me long to stand with my head held high, while he's being a coward. Stuck between push and pull, everything we are is in question.
Sometimes the answers are in the stars. Others, it’s where the sun shines that our lives change.
He can claim to hate me and blame me for everything.
I’ll fight for us both.
He severs the promise he made, leaving me on the hockey rink floor, heartbroken and alone.
It doesn’t take me long to stand with my head held high, while he's being a coward. Stuck between push and pull, everything we are is in question.
Sometimes the answers are in the stars. Others, it’s where the sun shines that our lives change.
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First published January 1, 2019
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Lindsey Iler
15 books648 followersLindsey Iler is the author of several new adult romances. No trope is off the table with her, but she especially loves writing bully and sports romance.
She is married to her high school sweetheart and has four kids.
When she isn't writing and spending time with family, she can usually be found listening to music and true crime podcasts.
She is married to her high school sweetheart and has four kids.
When she isn't writing and spending time with family, she can usually be found listening to music and true crime podcasts.
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January 29, 2023
It’s a no for me.
No. Nope. No. Not for me. Did I read it in 1 day? Yes, only bc I needed to finish it and be done with it. I’m not a person that DNF. Sigh.
Anyways.
The back and forth? No seriously the back and forth confused me. The love hate in this book? The lack of support from friends? Terrible. So freaking frustrating. I didn’t even understand at the end of the 1st book why he felt “betrayed” from Hannah? Wtf did she do? Tell her best friend no I will not save your boyfriend bc he’s the love of my life??? Wtf was the betrayal. It confused me even more when I started the 2nd book.
First of all Nick is NOT book boyfriend material. He doesn’t deserve Hannah. Never will. End. Of. Story.
And second, Mia. MIA. ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I’m so sorry but she sucked. (I know she’s dead but idc.) SHE KEPT HIM AWAY FROM HER BC SHE KNEW HOW MUCH HE LOVED HER. POSSIBLY LOVED HER MORE????? SHE KNEW HER BEST FRIEND WAS IN LOVE WITH HIM AND YET SHE KEPT PURSUING HIM. SHE FREAKING KNEW. I HATED THAT LETTER. That’s the most selfish thing I’ve read. Mia’s letter to Hannah was soooooooo degrading. SO SELFISH. SO. UGH. THIS BOOK MADE ME SO MAD AND SAD.
She said you can have him now that I’m dead? Wtf????? That made me feel some type of way. What kind of friend is she? And her brother ugh Kellan was so annoying. Like you would think he would ease up a little seeing nick and Hannah hurting? Geez this book.
First booktok recommendation that has failed me. Terribly.
No. Nope. No. Not for me. Did I read it in 1 day? Yes, only bc I needed to finish it and be done with it. I’m not a person that DNF. Sigh.
Anyways.
The back and forth? No seriously the back and forth confused me. The love hate in this book? The lack of support from friends? Terrible. So freaking frustrating. I didn’t even understand at the end of the 1st book why he felt “betrayed” from Hannah? Wtf did she do? Tell her best friend no I will not save your boyfriend bc he’s the love of my life??? Wtf was the betrayal. It confused me even more when I started the 2nd book.
First of all Nick is NOT book boyfriend material. He doesn’t deserve Hannah. Never will. End. Of. Story.
And second, Mia. MIA. ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I’m so sorry but she sucked. (I know she’s dead but idc.) SHE KEPT HIM AWAY FROM HER BC SHE KNEW HOW MUCH HE LOVED HER. POSSIBLY LOVED HER MORE????? SHE KNEW HER BEST FRIEND WAS IN LOVE WITH HIM AND YET SHE KEPT PURSUING HIM. SHE FREAKING KNEW. I HATED THAT LETTER. That’s the most selfish thing I’ve read. Mia’s letter to Hannah was soooooooo degrading. SO SELFISH. SO. UGH. THIS BOOK MADE ME SO MAD AND SAD.
She said you can have him now that I’m dead? Wtf????? That made me feel some type of way. What kind of friend is she? And her brother ugh Kellan was so annoying. Like you would think he would ease up a little seeing nick and Hannah hurting? Geez this book.
First booktok recommendation that has failed me. Terribly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2019
Oh the Drama! I didn’t like the way part 2 of this story went. Not. One. Bit. Hannah never had a chance from the moment this story started. She’s the perpetual runner up this whole time. Saint Hannah was always the second best, the helper, the lifter upper and the perpetual savior to Nick. And Nick? The always dick who everyone fawned over especially, devoted Hannah, who will never be his love of his life Mia, was a constant miserable prick and whiny coward. But the real kicker is that it was fate. Serendipity. Happenstance?!? They were always meant to be? Give me a break. This story is disconnected and choppy. Let’s back it up a bit. They were friends. Then frenemies. Then invisibly there. Then fuck buddies. Then hating each other. Then friendly. Then...Then I was getting whiplash with the constant back and forth in circles we go. Are they angry with each other? Are they friends? or just fuck buddies. Non of this made sense. Just make a decision and move on. And Nick? He sucked big time. He doesn’t deserve Hannah. She put up with so much shit from him and was treated like straight up garbage. “You’ve always deserved the sun. I’m sorry I didn’t give it to you sooner.”
Till the very end. This wasn’t fun. I for one didn’t love this one. It really was bittersweet. I appreciate the message by the author at the end, however, I still feel the same and can skip this one. It didn’t live up to the hype. 2.75 stars
Till the very end. This wasn’t fun. I for one didn’t love this one. It really was bittersweet. I appreciate the message by the author at the end, however, I still feel the same and can skip this one. It didn’t live up to the hype. 2.75 stars
November 4, 2019
"I've been under a different sky with you. That's what you called it. I've felt the magic under the starry skies, but I want something new with you. What I want is for us to wait for the sun to come up."
Honestly, there really ARE no words to truly express just how much I loved this book. Waiting for the Sun is the most real, raw and emotional book I have EVER read. You will break as you read this book as you did with Under a Different Sky. I won't lie and say that you won't, but you'll heal too. If you've ever experienced a loss in your life, in any capacity, and followed your heart, even when society frowned upon you, then this duet is one you absolutely CANNOT miss.
Waiting for the Sun is wonderfully brutal on your emotions. There is no way to sugar coat loss, and your heart is ripped apart reading about theirs. The feelings this book creates are uplifting at times and utterly devastating at others. This duet absolutely gutted me. Ripped me right to pieces. But, it also mended me.
Waiting for the Sun is so beautifully heartbreaking. So emotionally charged that I was left yearning for more. Reading this book was bittersweet for me as I loved Hannah and Nick so much. SO. MANY. FEELS. And so many tears for these two. I recommend this duet be read by EVERYONE.
Honestly, there really ARE no words to truly express just how much I loved this book. Waiting for the Sun is the most real, raw and emotional book I have EVER read. You will break as you read this book as you did with Under a Different Sky. I won't lie and say that you won't, but you'll heal too. If you've ever experienced a loss in your life, in any capacity, and followed your heart, even when society frowned upon you, then this duet is one you absolutely CANNOT miss.
Waiting for the Sun is wonderfully brutal on your emotions. There is no way to sugar coat loss, and your heart is ripped apart reading about theirs. The feelings this book creates are uplifting at times and utterly devastating at others. This duet absolutely gutted me. Ripped me right to pieces. But, it also mended me.
Waiting for the Sun is so beautifully heartbreaking. So emotionally charged that I was left yearning for more. Reading this book was bittersweet for me as I loved Hannah and Nick so much. SO. MANY. FEELS. And so many tears for these two. I recommend this duet be read by EVERYONE.
November 7, 2019
Minor spoilers ahead.
I loved the first book, Under a Different Sky, but I'm not sure about my feelings with this one. Probably closer to a 2.5 rating.
There's a lot of back and forth, a lot of push and pull. One step forward, two steps back, right till the very end. What to make of Nick? I constantly had to remind myself that we're talking a 17yo, a grieving one at that, and not a rational adult (though at the same time, kudos to Lindsey for writing an authentic teenager; it's just that I can't with them anymore, it seems).
There's some disconnect going on between what we're told and what actually happened. So Nick was in love with Mia but Hannah was apparently always supposed to be the one. Ok. I can assume how a hormonal teenager would find himself in that situation but for it to continue for three years?
Maybe it would've helped to read about Nick's conflicting feelings while Mia was still alive. Or some feedback on her apparent history with Grady?
And speaking of Mia. Hannah goes on and on what a beautiful soul Mia was but judging from the few flashback scenes we get all I can see is a petty and insecure girl. And a fairly shitty friend. Apparently Mia had known from the beginning that Hannah had feelings for Nick? And yet she goes after him? For Mia then to say it was to experience love in her short live would make sense if Mia had already known back then about her illness but from what I remember that wasn't the case. Colour me confused. And that letter was just too little, too late.
Personally, I probably would've still loved the story if this duet had been condensed to just one book OR if the second book had focused on a bit more than just the constant back and forth. But this a problem that I often have with duets/ series focusing on just one couple. Either it gets repetitive or not much is happening. It's a bit of a mixture of both here.
But, as mentioned above, I commend the author for writing teenage characters that feel authentic and and not those 18yo that come with a life experience of a 35 mature adult. And if you love duets in general and love the push-and-pull aspect of a love story then you'll probably like this one a lot. The first book was really great.
I loved the first book, Under a Different Sky, but I'm not sure about my feelings with this one. Probably closer to a 2.5 rating.
There's a lot of back and forth, a lot of push and pull. One step forward, two steps back, right till the very end. What to make of Nick? I constantly had to remind myself that we're talking a 17yo, a grieving one at that, and not a rational adult (though at the same time, kudos to Lindsey for writing an authentic teenager; it's just that I can't with them anymore, it seems).
There's some disconnect going on between what we're told and what actually happened. So Nick was in love with Mia but Hannah was apparently always supposed to be the one. Ok. I can assume how a hormonal teenager would find himself in that situation but for it to continue for three years?
Maybe it would've helped to read about Nick's conflicting feelings while Mia was still alive. Or some feedback on her apparent history with Grady?
And speaking of Mia. Hannah goes on and on what a beautiful soul Mia was but judging from the few flashback scenes we get all I can see is a petty and insecure girl. And a fairly shitty friend. Apparently Mia had known from the beginning that Hannah had feelings for Nick? And yet she goes after him? For Mia then to say it was to experience love in her short live would make sense if Mia had already known back then about her illness but from what I remember that wasn't the case. Colour me confused. And that letter was just too little, too late.
Personally, I probably would've still loved the story if this duet had been condensed to just one book OR if the second book had focused on a bit more than just the constant back and forth. But this a problem that I often have with duets/ series focusing on just one couple. Either it gets repetitive or not much is happening. It's a bit of a mixture of both here.
But, as mentioned above, I commend the author for writing teenage characters that feel authentic and and not those 18yo that come with a life experience of a 35 mature adult. And if you love duets in general and love the push-and-pull aspect of a love story then you'll probably like this one a lot. The first book was really great.
November 1, 2019
Second and the last book in the Hand me over your heart due will be here on 11th November. The first book, Under a differenent sky ends on a cliffhanger and in this second book, Nick and Hannah’s stroy continues. You cannot read the second book, waiting for the sun without reading the first one.
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This book has all the feels you want in a emotional rollercoaster.
Before starting this book i read the Under a different sky again just to get a recap and wow the feels i got while reading these two book continuously. I couldn’t put my kindle down without completing the duet. In the starting Nick and Hannah try to ignore these feelings they have for each other but oh well, you never get what you want because of that thing that’s beating inside your chest. Too tired of side lining these feelings, Nick is trying so hard to be that understanding guy for Hannah and conveying how he felt for her and I love him for that. Finally, Hannah my baby getting what she wanted since second grade but not without some drama. I love when these two talked about their childhood how they were attracted to each other then also.. imagine tiny Hannah and Nick having cute moments is melting my heart. Ahhhhh!! swwoon. Want to read a book that feels like an emotional rollercoaster ride? Here’s your pick. Don’t miss out on this!!
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*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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This book has all the feels you want in a emotional rollercoaster.
Before starting this book i read the Under a different sky again just to get a recap and wow the feels i got while reading these two book continuously. I couldn’t put my kindle down without completing the duet. In the starting Nick and Hannah try to ignore these feelings they have for each other but oh well, you never get what you want because of that thing that’s beating inside your chest. Too tired of side lining these feelings, Nick is trying so hard to be that understanding guy for Hannah and conveying how he felt for her and I love him for that. Finally, Hannah my baby getting what she wanted since second grade but not without some drama. I love when these two talked about their childhood how they were attracted to each other then also.. imagine tiny Hannah and Nick having cute moments is melting my heart. Ahhhhh!! swwoon. Want to read a book that feels like an emotional rollercoaster ride? Here’s your pick. Don’t miss out on this!!
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*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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December 8, 2021Despite the heavy subject matter you’d think the angst would be the kind that makes you want to cry. Unfortunately, I could never really get that emotionally invested enough to feel sad for these two lovers because of the constant push and pull. And I don’t mean the kind of push and pull that’s angsty, it’s just outright confusing. I could never actually tell when one of them was pushing because it’s all very convoluted and wrapped up in weird dialogue that makes no sense for a bunch of 17 year olds.
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28% — I know these are kids we’re dealing with here and teenagers have that whole undeveloped frontal lobe thing or whatever the fuck. But.... I’m not feeling any angst here mostly because I don’t really understand why Nick and Hannah broke up. We now know what was in the letter... but I don’t really understand what his problem is. What exactly is the lie here? Hannah’s reasoning for being there for him? Who gives a shit - promise or not, the end result is the same lol.
50% — I have no idea what is happening. Ok so, for *reasons*, they are... deciding to not be together. But they have a weird push and pull thing. Are they being mean to each other? I’m not sure. Sometimes they just say random shit together and it’s all very *what does that even mean?!*.
60% — I may not really understand whether these two are together or broke up but this is just embarrazzzzzzing;
“I’m not capable of giving up on Nick Kovac.” I shrug.
“It’s just that simple for you, even after everything?”
“It’s always been that simple between us,” I whisper. “He crashes, and I fall to my knees at his side.”
I’m picking up that at this point, one of my major issues here is that I’m not entirely sure what Hannah wants. She loves Nick. She..... wants to be with him but..... wants *more* (unspecified what this means).
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28% — I know these are kids we’re dealing with here and teenagers have that whole undeveloped frontal lobe thing or whatever the fuck. But.... I’m not feeling any angst here mostly because I don’t really understand why Nick and Hannah broke up. We now know what was in the letter... but I don’t really understand what his problem is. What exactly is the lie here? Hannah’s reasoning for being there for him? Who gives a shit - promise or not, the end result is the same lol.
50% — I have no idea what is happening. Ok so, for *reasons*, they are... deciding to not be together. But they have a weird push and pull thing. Are they being mean to each other? I’m not sure. Sometimes they just say random shit together and it’s all very *what does that even mean?!*.
60% — I may not really understand whether these two are together or broke up but this is just embarrazzzzzzing;
“I’m not capable of giving up on Nick Kovac.” I shrug.
“It’s just that simple for you, even after everything?”
“It’s always been that simple between us,” I whisper. “He crashes, and I fall to my knees at his side.”
I’m picking up that at this point, one of my major issues here is that I’m not entirely sure what Hannah wants. She loves Nick. She..... wants to be with him but..... wants *more* (unspecified what this means).
November 9, 2019
I had a tough time rating this book. I love how authentic and real Lindsey writes her teen characters. She brings me back to the time when we're all that age and how emotional and hormonal we were as teens. Such a confusing time trying to figure out who we were and then add a serious relationship in the mix it's a cluster fk of feelings!!
My issues with the storyline is the constant push/pull I think it went on too long. It's just got to be repetitive. The inconsistent timeline... At one point in the book it's October 13 but as we go through scenes we're 2 weeks out another 3 weeks out another 2 weeks out but yet we're not even at Christmas time with all the time jumps we should have been quite a bit passed that time.
There were phrases/words/actions that were overused which gets old.
How is Nick able to drive with a broken leg?? I dont know I feel a beta reader/editor should have caught some of these things.
I understand what Nick and Hannah were facing with all the scrutiny but I just wanted them to say "F It" and follow through with it people will either deal with it or not because these two deserved to be free to love each other without guilt and restraints.
I love Lindsey's books this just one just one just wasn't my fave.
*I was gifted an ARC of this book*
My issues with the storyline is the constant push/pull I think it went on too long. It's just got to be repetitive. The inconsistent timeline... At one point in the book it's October 13 but as we go through scenes we're 2 weeks out another 3 weeks out another 2 weeks out but yet we're not even at Christmas time with all the time jumps we should have been quite a bit passed that time.
There were phrases/words/actions that were overused which gets old.
How is Nick able to drive with a broken leg?? I dont know I feel a beta reader/editor should have caught some of these things.
I understand what Nick and Hannah were facing with all the scrutiny but I just wanted them to say "F It" and follow through with it people will either deal with it or not because these two deserved to be free to love each other without guilt and restraints.
I love Lindsey's books this just one just one just wasn't my fave.
*I was gifted an ARC of this book*
November 3, 2019
❤~🌟~❤4 UNFORGETTABLE STARS ❤~🌟~❤
Waiting for the Sun by Lindsey Iler is the second book in the Hand Over My Heart Duet. This book picks up right where the first book Under a Different Sky leaves off. We find Nick and Hannah dealing with the realities the truth brings into their lives. There are a ton of ups and downs and all the feels!
This was a great conclusion to Nick and Hannah's story and the author did a wonderful job of dealing with some very mature and serious issues. This story could have continued in so many different ways and I feel Ms. Iler took the perfect path.
If you love young adult romances this is a must read series. You will fall in love with all the characters involved in Nick and Hannah's love story.
I can not say enough about this series and not wanting to give anything away I can confidently say that you don't want to miss this duet!
You will love how strong Nick and Hannah are in their own capacity. They both have to fight there demons before they can even think of being together and this is what I absolutely loved about this story.
I really connected with many incidents in this duet. Pick up a Under a Different Sky and Waiting for the Sun ASAP!
Must read for all young adult romance readers!
#ERRNA
Waiting for the Sun by Lindsey Iler is the second book in the Hand Over My Heart Duet. This book picks up right where the first book Under a Different Sky leaves off. We find Nick and Hannah dealing with the realities the truth brings into their lives. There are a ton of ups and downs and all the feels!
This was a great conclusion to Nick and Hannah's story and the author did a wonderful job of dealing with some very mature and serious issues. This story could have continued in so many different ways and I feel Ms. Iler took the perfect path.
If you love young adult romances this is a must read series. You will fall in love with all the characters involved in Nick and Hannah's love story.
I can not say enough about this series and not wanting to give anything away I can confidently say that you don't want to miss this duet!
You will love how strong Nick and Hannah are in their own capacity. They both have to fight there demons before they can even think of being together and this is what I absolutely loved about this story.
I really connected with many incidents in this duet. Pick up a Under a Different Sky and Waiting for the Sun ASAP!
Must read for all young adult romance readers!
#ERRNA
November 3, 2019
I have been desperate for the conclusion of Nick and Hannah’s love story. Waiting For the Sun is gut wrenching, its filled with angst and turmoil. This story just captures with all the feels.
This was a great conclusion to Nick and Hannah's story and the Lindsey did a fantastic job of dealing with some very mature and serious issues. This story could have continued in so many different ways but I feel Lindsey took the perfect path for these characters. I loved how strong Nick and Hannah are in their own capacity, despite their youth. They both have to fight there demons before they can even think of being together and this is what I absolutely loved about this story.
Lindsey Iler wrote a fitting and satisfying conclusion to this duet. She took a story full of heartbreak and loss and brought it full circle. The story will bring out all of your emotions and gives the ending that these characters deserve.
This was a great conclusion to Nick and Hannah's story and the Lindsey did a fantastic job of dealing with some very mature and serious issues. This story could have continued in so many different ways but I feel Lindsey took the perfect path for these characters. I loved how strong Nick and Hannah are in their own capacity, despite their youth. They both have to fight there demons before they can even think of being together and this is what I absolutely loved about this story.
Lindsey Iler wrote a fitting and satisfying conclusion to this duet. She took a story full of heartbreak and loss and brought it full circle. The story will bring out all of your emotions and gives the ending that these characters deserve.
November 12, 2019
3 stars
This book was super disappointing. The writing was not near as good as the first one. There were no feelings for me. It was super choppy-the timeline was tough to follow. It was also INCREDIBLY redundant and repetitive with the constant back and forth. It was unbelievably annoying. There wasn’t near enough character growth-the author definitely should have skipped ahead a few years and had this book take place then. Very disappointed since I loved the first book so much and had been waiting for this one.
This book was super disappointing. The writing was not near as good as the first one. There were no feelings for me. It was super choppy-the timeline was tough to follow. It was also INCREDIBLY redundant and repetitive with the constant back and forth. It was unbelievably annoying. There wasn’t near enough character growth-the author definitely should have skipped ahead a few years and had this book take place then. Very disappointed since I loved the first book so much and had been waiting for this one.
April 3, 2023
I’m bawling I absolutely adored this book and their journey 🥹
October 30, 2019
I have nor words to describe this book that will do it any justice. Nick and Hannah are one of my favorite couples ever, so reading this book was bittersweet. I wanted them to have a happy ending but reading the end of their story made so very sad.
I knew going into Waiting for the Sun Iler was going to cause me emotional distress. I even took Benadryl before I started reading to make sure my eyes didn't get so swollen. And I was absolutely right! I found myself crying and crying, even at parts I wouldn't normally cry at. But I couldn't stop even if I wanted, these two just found their way into my heart and soul and won't leave. Iler gives us an emotional rollercoaster. Nick and Hannah are raw and real. She brings them to life on each and every page. These two capture your soul and break your heart.
Waiting for the Sun picks up right where Under A Different Sky left off, and for me that was full blown tears yelling at Lindsey telling her I needed more. Iler doesn't go easy on us with this book. Nick and Hannah both continue to struggle with their feelings. When one pushes the other one pulls, it's almost like a game. Each struggle with their truths. Hannah's everyone knows about, and Nick's is a secret he can't admit.
I watched both characters grow as people during this book. With all the bad that's happened to them we forget they are only high school seniors. Hannah learned to stand up for herself, she realized she doesn't need Nick Kovac. Nick learns to be the person he has always had the ability to be. But both learn that it's ok to love who you love, that bad things happen but it doesn't end your life. You can't live in the past and you can't continue to look behind you. If you don't look in front of you you'll miss the sun coming up.
The side characters in a book can make or break it and Kellan and Nicole are absolutely perfect. I know we all don't like Kellan because he's so against Nick and Hannah. But he's a high school junior so maybe 16/17. Did any of us understand the world then? No! His devotion to his sister is unparalleled and clouded his judgement. But when he comes with that letter all is forgotten.
And then there is Mia, the dead girl I'm just not sure I could like. But again she was a 17 year old girl dying and the words that she said hurt, but do they take away from the person she actually was? She was a scared girl who said selfish words at a time in her life were she was hurt, confused and sad. And inside her heart she realized Hannah Barnes was the perfect person for Nick Kovac. When everyone finds out what Mia said to Hannah they all want to know why she didn't say anything and I love Hannah even more for her giant, amazingly sweet heart. No matter how hurt she was she would have never ruined anyone's memories of Mia.
I absolutely loved everything about this duet! I could read it again and again and still ugly cry. Lindsey Iler ran over my heart again and again and may have even laughed about it, but that could not have happened if she didn't make me fall in love with these two. I have never cried from start to finish of a series/duet until The Hand Over My Heart Duet. I am so very sad Nick and Hannah's story is finished but loved every single line of it. I'm not sure I will ever find another couple were I feel so utterly emotional connected to them.
If I could I would give Nick, Hannah and Lindsey Iler all the stars in the sky! This duet is the perfect example of two broken people becoming whole together.
I knew going into Waiting for the Sun Iler was going to cause me emotional distress. I even took Benadryl before I started reading to make sure my eyes didn't get so swollen. And I was absolutely right! I found myself crying and crying, even at parts I wouldn't normally cry at. But I couldn't stop even if I wanted, these two just found their way into my heart and soul and won't leave. Iler gives us an emotional rollercoaster. Nick and Hannah are raw and real. She brings them to life on each and every page. These two capture your soul and break your heart.
Waiting for the Sun picks up right where Under A Different Sky left off, and for me that was full blown tears yelling at Lindsey telling her I needed more. Iler doesn't go easy on us with this book. Nick and Hannah both continue to struggle with their feelings. When one pushes the other one pulls, it's almost like a game. Each struggle with their truths. Hannah's everyone knows about, and Nick's is a secret he can't admit.
I watched both characters grow as people during this book. With all the bad that's happened to them we forget they are only high school seniors. Hannah learned to stand up for herself, she realized she doesn't need Nick Kovac. Nick learns to be the person he has always had the ability to be. But both learn that it's ok to love who you love, that bad things happen but it doesn't end your life. You can't live in the past and you can't continue to look behind you. If you don't look in front of you you'll miss the sun coming up.
The side characters in a book can make or break it and Kellan and Nicole are absolutely perfect. I know we all don't like Kellan because he's so against Nick and Hannah. But he's a high school junior so maybe 16/17. Did any of us understand the world then? No! His devotion to his sister is unparalleled and clouded his judgement. But when he comes with that letter all is forgotten.
And then there is Mia, the dead girl I'm just not sure I could like. But again she was a 17 year old girl dying and the words that she said hurt, but do they take away from the person she actually was? She was a scared girl who said selfish words at a time in her life were she was hurt, confused and sad. And inside her heart she realized Hannah Barnes was the perfect person for Nick Kovac. When everyone finds out what Mia said to Hannah they all want to know why she didn't say anything and I love Hannah even more for her giant, amazingly sweet heart. No matter how hurt she was she would have never ruined anyone's memories of Mia.
I absolutely loved everything about this duet! I could read it again and again and still ugly cry. Lindsey Iler ran over my heart again and again and may have even laughed about it, but that could not have happened if she didn't make me fall in love with these two. I have never cried from start to finish of a series/duet until The Hand Over My Heart Duet. I am so very sad Nick and Hannah's story is finished but loved every single line of it. I'm not sure I will ever find another couple were I feel so utterly emotional connected to them.
If I could I would give Nick, Hannah and Lindsey Iler all the stars in the sky! This duet is the perfect example of two broken people becoming whole together.
November 13, 2019
First of all, Waiting for the Sun is the conclusion in the Hand Over My Heart Duet, so there's no way around it, YOU MUST READ Under a Different Sky (Book 1) FIRST! Now, I'm all for angst and/or big push & pull, but this is just me, those two things were TOO EXTRA, and I was literally ready to pull my hair out, plus had to put the book down more than once. I know some of the topics that Nick & Hannah were dealing with were no joke, but still, I didn't care if they found other people to see by half way in this book. I also feel like an evil secondary didn't get the karma that he was deserved, and that pissed me off as well. Obviously, that secondary provided some serious twists, but instead of dropping f-bombs, I ended up just calling everyone names of the colorful metaphor variety. I hate coming down on books, but still, there's angst, then there's just too damn much, especially since they were High School kids. AND for all that angst, the ending seemed too rushed for me because after every emotion I went through, I needed a next level ending. The thing that kept me going in the end, was that I had imprinted on Nick & Hannah quickly, so even though I was upset about everything that happened, I still needed to know how it all panned out. This is my opinion, and while I make no apologies for it, I still HIGHLY RECOMMEND that everyone read it to decide for themselves!
October 21, 2019
When reading a book and you come to a cliffhanger, the feeling can be devastating. But we knew that we just needed to give Lindsey time to get all her thoughts written down. To allow Hannah and Nick to speak to her. When you receive the 2nd half of such an intense story, you know that it will be a wild ride but you are always waiting for everything to be wrapped up nice and neat. There is nothing nice and neat about this story. These are two hormone driven, angry, and still grieving teenagers. I honestly don't know how Hannah coped. I don't know how she held her head high, because I would have been asking to transfer. I would have been asking to forget all about that guy who made my heart beat so hard and fast. Hannah never let Nick down. She was always at his back, watching and waiting for him to need her. And need her he did. Nick is absolutely broken and finally grieving properly in this book. His emotions are ten fold and he has a lot of sorting to do. There were so many times, my mouth just dropped open at the events and thoughts happening between these two. They never lost all their faith in each other though. They both knew what they knew at such a young age, the age of innocence. They knew that they worked and they just needed to clear all the fog.
October 23, 2019
I'm literally blown away!!!! Iler created a masterpiece with Nick and Hannah's story! It's gut wrenching, its filled with angst and turmoil. Waiting for the Sun just blinds you with all the feels.
Immediately, you are sucked back into the angst, that is, Nick and Hannah. I could feel my blood, pounding in my veins, the moment I started reading.
Nick's pain is palpable to nothing else. I literally felt it in my bones. Its raw, it's real its damaging. Iler drew me into his pain effortlessly, flawlessly and immaculately. I literally felt like I was sliding down a mountain with a few tons of snow and ice on top of me.
And then there is Hannah's pain. I was and still am so devastated for her. There were moments Iler put her threw that my heart just bled. It felt like my heart was put through the proverbial blender that was set to the highest setting.
The amount of suffering these two endure, is hands down some of the best angst I have ever read. It seeped into me like nothing else and made me sooooo angry for Nick and Hannah. I literally suffered right along with them. But, the worst part, is that it's a suffering, that they both shouldered due to their own selflessness, to appease other people. And for that, I applaud Iler. It was........just beautiful.
Immediately, you are sucked back into the angst, that is, Nick and Hannah. I could feel my blood, pounding in my veins, the moment I started reading.
Nick's pain is palpable to nothing else. I literally felt it in my bones. Its raw, it's real its damaging. Iler drew me into his pain effortlessly, flawlessly and immaculately. I literally felt like I was sliding down a mountain with a few tons of snow and ice on top of me.
And then there is Hannah's pain. I was and still am so devastated for her. There were moments Iler put her threw that my heart just bled. It felt like my heart was put through the proverbial blender that was set to the highest setting.
The amount of suffering these two endure, is hands down some of the best angst I have ever read. It seeped into me like nothing else and made me sooooo angry for Nick and Hannah. I literally suffered right along with them. But, the worst part, is that it's a suffering, that they both shouldered due to their own selflessness, to appease other people. And for that, I applaud Iler. It was........just beautiful.
November 1, 2019
Endearing is the first word that popped in my mind when I thought back to the journey this book took me on. It was sad, excruciatingly so at times and quite often I felt like this couple couldn't possibly handle any more and that no one could ever be dealt so much in such a short time. The story felt a bit drawn out, but that made it so much more real, cause nothing in life is a quick fix, most things take a lifetime. This book was an eye opener and made me think about how lucky we are to have what we do and to appreciate the love we've been so lucky to find. Thank you to the author for sharing her beautiful words with us, so much emotion is felt in this book, beautifully raw....
December 31, 2022
Oh Nick Kovac. I've waited forever for you to come back to me. I couldn't wait for the conclusion of your and Hannah's story. And my, oh my I was not disappointed.
Every word touched my soul. I felt the story deep within me. Their love, their conflict...and I so badly wanted to fix it all for them. Watching this story unfold I held my breath as tears poured down my face. And I cheered loudly when then book concluded and we were given the only proper ending fit for our Nick and Hannah.
Simply amazing.
Every word touched my soul. I felt the story deep within me. Their love, their conflict...and I so badly wanted to fix it all for them. Watching this story unfold I held my breath as tears poured down my face. And I cheered loudly when then book concluded and we were given the only proper ending fit for our Nick and Hannah.
Simply amazing.
March 29, 2023
This was an exhausting read. The back and fourth got soooo annoying at some point. I love their love but this felt dragged out. They got there in the end but the whole breakup Sex thing was unnecessary. This could have been half the length and it would not have made a difference. The end is beautifully written though and High Schoolers are impulsive and overdramatic. So I think the whole thing fits the ages of the characters. Still annoying though.
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February 19, 2023
While I did like it, this one wasn’t quite as good as the first. I feel like the author tried to stretch the story out and half of it became unnecessary. There was a lot of repetition and all the back and forth between the main characters started to get a little tedious.
March 1, 2023
This book had so much back and forth that it was honestly super confusing and made me hate most of the characters
November 5, 2019
Nick Kovac dated Mia James in high school until she passed away. As Nick struggled with moving on he finally found some solace with her best friend, Hannah Barnes, until he read a letter and everything once again fell apart. Now the hockey star is once again struggling and trying to deal with added pressures.
Hannah Barnes has been in love with Nick Kovac for as long as she can remember but when he fell for her best friend Mia she relinquished herself to the sidelines. With Mia’s death she never wanted to take her place but the two needed each other to get through it all until everything fell apart and now she has lost his friendship as well as his love.
As Nick and Hannah both try and find themselves once again they each struggle with how to keep up with Mia’s memory and find out who they are. Each of them have lost friends and are struggling with their own realities and the memory of one person who seems to have control of their lives even in death.
This was such a good conclusion although there were definitely a lot of heartbreaking moments that left me a little broken.
I understood how much Nick was hurting from the letter he read but at the same time I was so mad at the way he treated Hannah. Nick was falling apart once again and really had no one and had to deal with the repercussions of his actions in the first book that landed him in front of a judge. I was truly disappointed in how he treated Hannah and how cruel he was to her and I was glad that a few people commented that they were ok with him finding happiness again.
I really loved Hannah and I hated watching her struggle. I was so happy that she had Nicole and Beckett in her corner and that they were there for her when she needed friends. I was glad that at times Hannah was able to stand up for herself and speak out to Nick when she had enough of the way he treated her.
I absolutely hated Grady and I really wondered if something happened between him and Mia in the past and that was why he hated Nick so much. The book alluded to something but nothing was ever concrete so I am not sure if the author is planning a Grady book or not. I just think something was really wrong with him to treat Hannah the way he did and then the really cheap shots he took on Nick out on the ice that cost Nick so much.
I was also mad at Kellan a lot of this book. I understood that he was Mia’s brother and therefore struggled with anyone being happy after the loss of Mia but the way he treated both Nick and Hannah was upsetting. I got why he did what he did and I was so happy when he realized that he made a mistake.
The end was very heartwarming beginning with the incident with Grady at the rink and Kellan’s reaction. I was happy that Kellan gave Hannah the letter which allowed her and Nick to finally be able to put the past behind them and find the happiness and love that they deserved!
By Rebecca
Hannah Barnes has been in love with Nick Kovac for as long as she can remember but when he fell for her best friend Mia she relinquished herself to the sidelines. With Mia’s death she never wanted to take her place but the two needed each other to get through it all until everything fell apart and now she has lost his friendship as well as his love.
As Nick and Hannah both try and find themselves once again they each struggle with how to keep up with Mia’s memory and find out who they are. Each of them have lost friends and are struggling with their own realities and the memory of one person who seems to have control of their lives even in death.
This was such a good conclusion although there were definitely a lot of heartbreaking moments that left me a little broken.
I understood how much Nick was hurting from the letter he read but at the same time I was so mad at the way he treated Hannah. Nick was falling apart once again and really had no one and had to deal with the repercussions of his actions in the first book that landed him in front of a judge. I was truly disappointed in how he treated Hannah and how cruel he was to her and I was glad that a few people commented that they were ok with him finding happiness again.
I really loved Hannah and I hated watching her struggle. I was so happy that she had Nicole and Beckett in her corner and that they were there for her when she needed friends. I was glad that at times Hannah was able to stand up for herself and speak out to Nick when she had enough of the way he treated her.
I absolutely hated Grady and I really wondered if something happened between him and Mia in the past and that was why he hated Nick so much. The book alluded to something but nothing was ever concrete so I am not sure if the author is planning a Grady book or not. I just think something was really wrong with him to treat Hannah the way he did and then the really cheap shots he took on Nick out on the ice that cost Nick so much.
I was also mad at Kellan a lot of this book. I understood that he was Mia’s brother and therefore struggled with anyone being happy after the loss of Mia but the way he treated both Nick and Hannah was upsetting. I got why he did what he did and I was so happy when he realized that he made a mistake.
The end was very heartwarming beginning with the incident with Grady at the rink and Kellan’s reaction. I was happy that Kellan gave Hannah the letter which allowed her and Nick to finally be able to put the past behind them and find the happiness and love that they deserved!
By Rebecca
February 17, 2023
Should’ve Stuck with One
Stupid amount of unnecessary angst. The first book could’ve just been a few chapters longer to wrap up their story, but instead we endure a baffling amount of back and forth drama, where one minute they are the love of each other’s lives, and then suddenly their forever is over. So annoying. Most of the change of hearts had no catalyst whatsoever. It’s just chapter after chapter of them pouring out their declarations and promises of undying love, only to have one of them decide they can never be together for some inexplicable and undisclosed reason.
So, SPOILER ALERT - If you don’t want to waste your time reading this ridiculousness, they end up together and no one is bothered by it.
Stupid amount of unnecessary angst. The first book could’ve just been a few chapters longer to wrap up their story, but instead we endure a baffling amount of back and forth drama, where one minute they are the love of each other’s lives, and then suddenly their forever is over. So annoying. Most of the change of hearts had no catalyst whatsoever. It’s just chapter after chapter of them pouring out their declarations and promises of undying love, only to have one of them decide they can never be together for some inexplicable and undisclosed reason.
So, SPOILER ALERT - If you don’t want to waste your time reading this ridiculousness, they end up together and no one is bothered by it.
November 4, 2019
Waiting for the Sun by Lindsey Iler is the second book in the Hand over My Heart Duet. This book picks up right where Under a Different Sky left off..... meaning I had tears running down my face.
This duet is everything and more. There aren't enough words to give it proper justice. Nick and Hannah's story was full of love and heartbreak , angst, and a constant push and pull that left me feeling dizzy at times. It hit me hard with all the feels and I wish I could read their story all over again for the first time.
Hannah and Nick both did a lot of growing up in this installment. Their pain and suffering was tangible through the pages and I found myself crying along with them more times than I care to admit. I loved Hannah's strength and how unapologetic she was in how she felt for Nick. She just needed Nick to fight for her the way she did for him.
There were a few points where, despite knowing Nick's pain and heartache, I just wanted to smack him and tell him to open his eyes. When he finally realized ( or rather accepted) the truth within him, it made their heartache seem worth it. I couldn't have been happier to see these two get the happily ever after they deserved. This book is beautifully written and is sure to take you on one heck of a ride. I highly recommend you start this duet today!
This duet is everything and more. There aren't enough words to give it proper justice. Nick and Hannah's story was full of love and heartbreak , angst, and a constant push and pull that left me feeling dizzy at times. It hit me hard with all the feels and I wish I could read their story all over again for the first time.
Hannah and Nick both did a lot of growing up in this installment. Their pain and suffering was tangible through the pages and I found myself crying along with them more times than I care to admit. I loved Hannah's strength and how unapologetic she was in how she felt for Nick. She just needed Nick to fight for her the way she did for him.
There were a few points where, despite knowing Nick's pain and heartache, I just wanted to smack him and tell him to open his eyes. When he finally realized ( or rather accepted) the truth within him, it made their heartache seem worth it. I couldn't have been happier to see these two get the happily ever after they deserved. This book is beautifully written and is sure to take you on one heck of a ride. I highly recommend you start this duet today!
November 4, 2019
After reading the first book in the series, I was a bit confused on how the ended left off. I knew that something big was revealed, but it was not explained in a dumbed down way. Waiting for the Sun definitely took care of the questions that I had and it makes PERFECT sense now.
This duet is heartbreaking, like legit, there were tears while reading this. Not only for the characters and their feelings but the entire freaking situation. Nick and Hannah's relationship is SO RAW but it is beautiful at the same time. They both went about things incorrectly and now need to fix themselves to see if they can be together. Love is not the issue, the issue is if these two soul mates can find happiness together in the midst of all the chaos.
I really freaking liked not only this book, but this duet. As mentioned, it is real and raw and gut wrenching, but beautiful as well. If you like young adult romances with some hot moments that get you a bit emotional-- Waiting for the Sun and Hand Over My Heart Duet is definitely a good choice to check out!!
PS: Thank you to Lindsey and Enticing Journey Book Promotions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review!
This duet is heartbreaking, like legit, there were tears while reading this. Not only for the characters and their feelings but the entire freaking situation. Nick and Hannah's relationship is SO RAW but it is beautiful at the same time. They both went about things incorrectly and now need to fix themselves to see if they can be together. Love is not the issue, the issue is if these two soul mates can find happiness together in the midst of all the chaos.
I really freaking liked not only this book, but this duet. As mentioned, it is real and raw and gut wrenching, but beautiful as well. If you like young adult romances with some hot moments that get you a bit emotional-- Waiting for the Sun and Hand Over My Heart Duet is definitely a good choice to check out!!
PS: Thank you to Lindsey and Enticing Journey Book Promotions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review!
November 4, 2019
Perfection!!!!
The perfect end to a perfect story!!!!
We are finally back in the world of nick and hannah in a story full of love ,loss ,hurt, heartache and passion a story that shows us that true love isn't always down the easy path but sometimes if we believe in that love we have to fight our hardest battles.
Nick and hannah's conclusion is full of high angst that will definitely give you whiplash and leave you screaming at your kindle wanting to strangle nick but its sooo worth it , this was needed in order for the reader to feel the true feelings and understand the heartache and pain that needed to be fought through to finally get to acceptance.
"I've been under a different sky with you nick"
And now I'm just "waiting for the sun"
By the end of the book all the pieces finally fit together giving us understanding of nick ,hannah and most of all mia with a conclusion that shows us that fate works in mysterious and sometimes heartbreaking ways, inevitably what's ment to be will always be!!!!
The perfect end to a perfect story!!!!
We are finally back in the world of nick and hannah in a story full of love ,loss ,hurt, heartache and passion a story that shows us that true love isn't always down the easy path but sometimes if we believe in that love we have to fight our hardest battles.
Nick and hannah's conclusion is full of high angst that will definitely give you whiplash and leave you screaming at your kindle wanting to strangle nick but its sooo worth it , this was needed in order for the reader to feel the true feelings and understand the heartache and pain that needed to be fought through to finally get to acceptance.
"I've been under a different sky with you nick"
And now I'm just "waiting for the sun"
By the end of the book all the pieces finally fit together giving us understanding of nick ,hannah and most of all mia with a conclusion that shows us that fate works in mysterious and sometimes heartbreaking ways, inevitably what's ment to be will always be!!!!
October 29, 2019
Wow!!! My heart.... I'm going to need a few days of Christmas movies and not much reading to recover from this book. Hannah and Nick are not simple. They never have been and never will be. But it's what makes them unique and their own story. I couldn't wait for the conclusion to their story and man I couldn't get enough. And like I said, definitely going to have to recover from this one. Ms. Iler sure knows how to put your heart through the wringer. But she's been doing it from the beginning and she sure is good at it. Nick and Hannah deserve that and just gah. I'm in love with this story. Seriously, without a doubt, in love. It's a journey but all of life and happiness is. Just my heart right now. It's so full of love for these two! <3
November 3, 2019
I think I read a different book... A LOT of back and forth and I’m still left feeling like Nick didn’t deserve Hannah. Not sure how she doesn’t feel like Mia’s understudy. I don’t care if Mia “caught” him checking her out. To me that makes it even more ridiculous. He actually did like her in the past but threw it away for Mia. Now ( surprise surprise) Mia leaves a letter saying she only borrowed him he wasn’t hers . I was so excited for this book I bought it when I have kindle unlimited and could have read it for free. I stopped reading another book just to read this one. Hannah just looked pathetic to me.
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November 5, 2019
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Por mais que eu quisesse entender a Hannah e o Nick, eu não consegui.
Achei que muitas coisas não ficaram claras e precisei fazer assunções.
Eu gostei mais do primeiro livro.
É melhor cada um ler e tirar suas próprias conclusões.
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As much as I wanted to understand Hannah and Nick, I didn't.
I thought many things weren't clear and I had make assumptions.
I liked the first book more.
You should better read and draw your own conclusions.
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Sol and Us ␜ https://linktr.ee/solandus2
PT-BR/EN
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Por mais que eu quisesse entender a Hannah e o Nick, eu não consegui.
Achei que muitas coisas não ficaram claras e precisei fazer assunções.
Eu gostei mais do primeiro livro.
É melhor cada um ler e tirar suas próprias conclusões.
♡
Sol and Us ␜ https://linktr.ee/solandus2
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As much as I wanted to understand Hannah and Nick, I didn't.
I thought many things weren't clear and I had make assumptions.
I liked the first book more.
You should better read and draw your own conclusions.
♡
Sol and Us ␜ https://linktr.ee/solandus2
March 8, 2020
This book was filled with anger, misunderstandings, and finally love. Hannah and Nick fought long and hard to get their HEA but all the angst was worth it in the end.
Would love to see more about Nicole And Kellan.
Would love to see more about Nicole And Kellan.
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