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Everywhere, Always
When Avery Miller wakes up in her hospital room, it’s to a life she didn’t expect, want, or ever imagine for herself.
She’s barely given time to mourn the death of her mother as she’s introduced to her new family—a father she never knew existed, a stepmother she didn’t want, and a brother who gave himself the job of being her enthusiastic best friend and overbearing protector before they even met.
All it takes is one car accident to change the trajectory of seventeen-year-old Avery's life forever, ripping her from the brink of poverty in Pennsylvania and tossing her into a new life in a penthouse apartment in the middle of New York City.
The visible marks on her skin are a tangible reminder of the pain she’s gone through, but it’s Ethan, the guy who lives one floor below and has a Shakespeare quote for every occasion, who helps her overcome loss, find herself again, and fall in love.
She’s barely given time to mourn the death of her mother as she’s introduced to her new family—a father she never knew existed, a stepmother she didn’t want, and a brother who gave himself the job of being her enthusiastic best friend and overbearing protector before they even met.
All it takes is one car accident to change the trajectory of seventeen-year-old Avery's life forever, ripping her from the brink of poverty in Pennsylvania and tossing her into a new life in a penthouse apartment in the middle of New York City.
The visible marks on her skin are a tangible reminder of the pain she’s gone through, but it’s Ethan, the guy who lives one floor below and has a Shakespeare quote for every occasion, who helps her overcome loss, find herself again, and fall in love.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2021
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Jennifer Ann Shore
18 books525 followersJennifer Ann Shore is an award-winning, bestselling author based in Seattle, Washington.
She writes romance stories that go a little deeper than the standard tropes. Her lineup of more than a dozen books includes standalones, a dystopian series, and a vampire series—with titles such as “Perfect Little Flaws,” “Young at Midnight,” and “Metallic Red.”
Prior to publishing, she led an impressive career in New York, first as a journalist and then as a marketing executive, gaining recognition for her work from companies such as Hearst and SIIA.
Be sure to sign up for her newsletter on her website (https://www.jenniferannshore.com) and follow her on Twitter (@JenniferAShore), Instagram (@shorely), and TikTok (@jenniferannshore).
She writes romance stories that go a little deeper than the standard tropes. Her lineup of more than a dozen books includes standalones, a dystopian series, and a vampire series—with titles such as “Perfect Little Flaws,” “Young at Midnight,” and “Metallic Red.”
Prior to publishing, she led an impressive career in New York, first as a journalist and then as a marketing executive, gaining recognition for her work from companies such as Hearst and SIIA.
Be sure to sign up for her newsletter on her website (https://www.jenniferannshore.com) and follow her on Twitter (@JenniferAShore), Instagram (@shorely), and TikTok (@jenniferannshore).
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April 1, 2021
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3 stars ⭐
I am upset. I wanted to love this book SO BADLY, especially since it’s not very popular and I wanted to support the author. The premise sounded so interesting and right up my alley so it sucks even more to write a more negative review.
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Avery Miller has always lived in her tiny apartment with her mother, struggling to make ends meet. After a tragic car accident that got her mother killed, Avery is whisked away to a new life in New York City with a father she never knew, his wife and a brother she wasn’t even aware existed. Avery is determined to leave this new family the moment she turns eighteen, but then she meets Ethan, the boy who lives next door and who changes her perspective on life.
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An aspect I really liked about this story was the sibling relationship between Avery and her brother Benjamin. This is one of the things I enjoy reading the most in books so I was happy to see it in this one. They meet in very strange and unfortunate circumstances but they are able to make the best out of the situation and build a friendship together. Despite this, I felt like their relationship could have been more developed. Their interactions were my favourite to read and I wish that we had gotten to see their bond explored more.
The characters in this book were a bit flat as well. Again, I liked them but I wish we had gotten to see more of them. I believe the reason for this is the short length of this book - it’s just a little over 200 pages. In my opinion, it would have benefited a lot, had it been a 100 pages longer. A minor annoyance of mine I want to mention is Avery’s use of the expression “vocabulary word”. Basically, a few times throughout this novel she will say a more advanced word and follow it with “oh, it’s one of my vocabulary words that I learned”. After a couple of times, it became a bit frustrating to read.
Speaking of characters, the romance between Avery and Ethan felt very lackluster. Ethan didn’t have much of a personality, other than being a Shakespeare fan and quoting him once in a while, and we didn’t get to see many scenes where their relationship was built upon. That being said, I really liked the New Years scene between them since I think it’s really important for young adult books to be sex positive and not shame teenagers for their normal feelings. One thing I don’t get, which is not a flaw of the book at all, is why parents ask their children to leave their bedroom door open when they’re there with the person they’re dating. This happens with Avery when she’s in her room with Ethan. It really makes no sense if you think about it: they will most likely not do anything special if other people are home and if they do, isn’t it better that they do it in a safe place like their house? As long as there is consent and protection, I don’t see what’s wrong with that.
This book definitely suffers from “telling but not showing”. Avery mentions so many times how she has been hanging out with Ethan, Benjamin and Caleb (Ethan’s twin) every day after school but we don’t get to read about it, she only tells us. It’s incredibly frustrating because I really wanted to know more about her life and her relationships with the other characters in the story. And this is not exclusive to the scenes with the three aforementioned characters, unfortunately.
Finally, this book concludes with the “where are they now?” epilogue trope, where the author shows the reader what happened to the characters after the story ended. This is what made me rate this book lower than 3 stars because I genuinely do not like this trope, especially since a lot of the times the epilogue is very unrealistic, which was the case in this novel.
Overall, I want to finish this review by saying that this isn’t a bad book. It really isn’t. My disappointment stems from the fact that I think it had so much potential to be an absolutely remarkable story, but it didn’t live up to it. However, I can see other people enjoying it so don’t let my review deter you from giving it a chance, it might surprise you.
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My Rating System:
➼ 5 stars – perfect for me! a new favourite book of the year or of all time
➼ 4.5 stars – this book blew me away, almost god-tier
➼ 4 stars – so glad I gave this a chance, it was great! only had one or two flaws
➼ 3.5 stars – worth my time, but it could be better; would recommend!
➼ 3 stars – run-of-the-mill; I will probably forget about it in a week
➼ 2.5 stars – disappointing, kind of wish I hadn’t read it; wasted potential
➼ 2 stars – rant review incoming
➼ 1.5 stars – hot garbage but with a speck of glitter
➼ 1 star – had to google “how to delete a story from my brain”
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3 stars ⭐
I am upset. I wanted to love this book SO BADLY, especially since it’s not very popular and I wanted to support the author. The premise sounded so interesting and right up my alley so it sucks even more to write a more negative review.
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Avery Miller has always lived in her tiny apartment with her mother, struggling to make ends meet. After a tragic car accident that got her mother killed, Avery is whisked away to a new life in New York City with a father she never knew, his wife and a brother she wasn’t even aware existed. Avery is determined to leave this new family the moment she turns eighteen, but then she meets Ethan, the boy who lives next door and who changes her perspective on life.
✦ ✧ ✦ ✧
An aspect I really liked about this story was the sibling relationship between Avery and her brother Benjamin. This is one of the things I enjoy reading the most in books so I was happy to see it in this one. They meet in very strange and unfortunate circumstances but they are able to make the best out of the situation and build a friendship together. Despite this, I felt like their relationship could have been more developed. Their interactions were my favourite to read and I wish that we had gotten to see their bond explored more.
The characters in this book were a bit flat as well. Again, I liked them but I wish we had gotten to see more of them. I believe the reason for this is the short length of this book - it’s just a little over 200 pages. In my opinion, it would have benefited a lot, had it been a 100 pages longer. A minor annoyance of mine I want to mention is Avery’s use of the expression “vocabulary word”. Basically, a few times throughout this novel she will say a more advanced word and follow it with “oh, it’s one of my vocabulary words that I learned”. After a couple of times, it became a bit frustrating to read.
Speaking of characters, the romance between Avery and Ethan felt very lackluster. Ethan didn’t have much of a personality, other than being a Shakespeare fan and quoting him once in a while, and we didn’t get to see many scenes where their relationship was built upon. That being said, I really liked the New Years scene between them since I think it’s really important for young adult books to be sex positive and not shame teenagers for their normal feelings. One thing I don’t get, which is not a flaw of the book at all, is why parents ask their children to leave their bedroom door open when they’re there with the person they’re dating. This happens with Avery when she’s in her room with Ethan. It really makes no sense if you think about it: they will most likely not do anything special if other people are home and if they do, isn’t it better that they do it in a safe place like their house? As long as there is consent and protection, I don’t see what’s wrong with that.
This book definitely suffers from “telling but not showing”. Avery mentions so many times how she has been hanging out with Ethan, Benjamin and Caleb (Ethan’s twin) every day after school but we don’t get to read about it, she only tells us. It’s incredibly frustrating because I really wanted to know more about her life and her relationships with the other characters in the story. And this is not exclusive to the scenes with the three aforementioned characters, unfortunately.
Finally, this book concludes with the “where are they now?” epilogue trope, where the author shows the reader what happened to the characters after the story ended. This is what made me rate this book lower than 3 stars because I genuinely do not like this trope, especially since a lot of the times the epilogue is very unrealistic, which was the case in this novel.
Overall, I want to finish this review by saying that this isn’t a bad book. It really isn’t. My disappointment stems from the fact that I think it had so much potential to be an absolutely remarkable story, but it didn’t live up to it. However, I can see other people enjoying it so don’t let my review deter you from giving it a chance, it might surprise you.
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My Rating System:
➼ 5 stars – perfect for me! a new favourite book of the year or of all time
➼ 4.5 stars – this book blew me away, almost god-tier
➼ 4 stars – so glad I gave this a chance, it was great! only had one or two flaws
➼ 3.5 stars – worth my time, but it could be better; would recommend!
➼ 3 stars – run-of-the-mill; I will probably forget about it in a week
➼ 2.5 stars – disappointing, kind of wish I hadn’t read it; wasted potential
➼ 2 stars – rant review incoming
➼ 1.5 stars – hot garbage but with a speck of glitter
➼ 1 star – had to google “how to delete a story from my brain”
February 18, 2021
“Maybe it’s time we both started worrying a little less and living a little…” These are the last words Avery Miller's mother speaks before a car accident takes her mother’s life. One minute Avery is in a car with her mother and the next minute, she’s in a hospital, alone in the world. Before she can even grieve for her mother’s death, she meets Trey, the father she never knew, his lovely wife Heidi, and their son, her new brother, Benjamin. When she’s well enough, they take her home to their home in Manhattan. She feels lost and alone, not knowing what to do or how to behave. She and her mother were barely making ends meet and now she’s living in a penthouse with caring family members. It’s an odd dichotomy and Avery is not too comfortable with her surroundings. She tries to stay neutral emotionally but it’s Ethan, Benjamin’s best friend and the boy who lives one floor down, who makes her feel again. Even though she promised Benjamin she wouldn’t date one of his best friends, her feelings for Ethan can’t be denied. Can Avery live the life her mother would want her to, or will the pain drag her down?
Everywhere, Always is a heart-wrenching beautiful story about loss, love, family, dreams coming true, and falling in love. Jennifer Ann Shore is a gifted writer and this time, she’s taking us inside the lives of Manhattan teens and their parents. Avery is a complex character, yet she reminds me of an old friend I knew in high school. Avery could honestly be anyone, even me. Her relatability is one of the endearing facets of her personality. The other characters round out the cast and I connected with each of them in a different way. The plot moves at a good pace with witty dialogue, classic teenage issues, cultural references, and dealing with parents’ expectations. The romance part is only a minor part of the plot, focusing instead on the small group of friends Avery hangs out with. What I love most about Everywhere, Always is the setting of New York City and how Jennifer Ann Shore submerges the reader in NYC. Intricate descriptive narration allows the reader to escape with Avery and her friends in NYC. Brilliant and adds such depth to the story. If you’re looking for a young adult story that will make you laugh and cry in the same breath, pick up Everywhere, Always. Fans of YA romance will be swept away by Everywhere, Always. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
Everywhere, Always is a heart-wrenching beautiful story about loss, love, family, dreams coming true, and falling in love. Jennifer Ann Shore is a gifted writer and this time, she’s taking us inside the lives of Manhattan teens and their parents. Avery is a complex character, yet she reminds me of an old friend I knew in high school. Avery could honestly be anyone, even me. Her relatability is one of the endearing facets of her personality. The other characters round out the cast and I connected with each of them in a different way. The plot moves at a good pace with witty dialogue, classic teenage issues, cultural references, and dealing with parents’ expectations. The romance part is only a minor part of the plot, focusing instead on the small group of friends Avery hangs out with. What I love most about Everywhere, Always is the setting of New York City and how Jennifer Ann Shore submerges the reader in NYC. Intricate descriptive narration allows the reader to escape with Avery and her friends in NYC. Brilliant and adds such depth to the story. If you’re looking for a young adult story that will make you laugh and cry in the same breath, pick up Everywhere, Always. Fans of YA romance will be swept away by Everywhere, Always. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
October 14, 2022
When Avery Miller is 17 years old her world is turned upside down. Her mother dies in a car accident and suddenly she finds herself in New York, surrounded by a new family. A dad she knows nothing about, a stepmom she never wanted and a brother who immediately starts to act protective. Avery has scars, on the inside, as well as on the outside. Can her new family help her heel?
Imagine it's only been you and your mother your whole life. You've been close and trying to make ends meet in mangy apartments. In an instant everything changes, because of a drunk driver, and your old life is replaced with a whole family and a penthouse in New York. Talk about cataclysmic! Avery gets a warm welcome from her new family, but she still feels awkward and lost, and she's reluctant to let anyone near. She assumes she'll be moving back to her old life when she turns 18, and her father no longer will be responsible for her.
This is about grief, heeling, friendship, and about allowing yourself to feel every emotion. It's easy to understand Avery's feelings and thoughts. It's nice to see Benjamin take on his role as a brother, and his happiness at suddenly having a sister. His best friends are the twins Caleb and Ethan, and the four of them soon spend all their time together. Their friendship is well described, as are the feelings that start to blossom between Avery and Ethan.
“I recognized your scars immediately, not the one on your skin but the ones deep inside you, hiding in a hollowed-out place, because I have them, too. Or had, I guess.”
Another sweet and lovely YA novel from one of my latest favorite authors! I received a free copy of the book from BookSirens and I'm giving my honest review.
Imagine it's only been you and your mother your whole life. You've been close and trying to make ends meet in mangy apartments. In an instant everything changes, because of a drunk driver, and your old life is replaced with a whole family and a penthouse in New York. Talk about cataclysmic! Avery gets a warm welcome from her new family, but she still feels awkward and lost, and she's reluctant to let anyone near. She assumes she'll be moving back to her old life when she turns 18, and her father no longer will be responsible for her.
This is about grief, heeling, friendship, and about allowing yourself to feel every emotion. It's easy to understand Avery's feelings and thoughts. It's nice to see Benjamin take on his role as a brother, and his happiness at suddenly having a sister. His best friends are the twins Caleb and Ethan, and the four of them soon spend all their time together. Their friendship is well described, as are the feelings that start to blossom between Avery and Ethan.
“I recognized your scars immediately, not the one on your skin but the ones deep inside you, hiding in a hollowed-out place, because I have them, too. Or had, I guess.”
Another sweet and lovely YA novel from one of my latest favorite authors! I received a free copy of the book from BookSirens and I'm giving my honest review.
December 2, 2021
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free copy provided for a review
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this was MUCH better than I thought. it wasn't my favorite, but it was written very well, had complex and super relatable characters, and a plot that was developed very well.
the main character's shock and grief was shown in a very real and understandable way, and so was her healing process.
the side romance and friendships formed along the way in this novel were also so beautiful and interesting to read about. the romance, especially, was so heartwarming, and the ending was amazing.
I don't think I, personally, find this book special or memorable enough for it to be my favorite but there was nothing wrong with it.
it was a good, quick, relatable read. so... give it a go, if you'd like! <3
this was MUCH better than I thought. it wasn't my favorite, but it was written very well, had complex and super relatable characters, and a plot that was developed very well.
the main character's shock and grief was shown in a very real and understandable way, and so was her healing process.
the side romance and friendships formed along the way in this novel were also so beautiful and interesting to read about. the romance, especially, was so heartwarming, and the ending was amazing.
I don't think I, personally, find this book special or memorable enough for it to be my favorite but there was nothing wrong with it.
it was a good, quick, relatable read. so... give it a go, if you'd like! <3
December 14, 2023
It was fine. Not as good as her other books though.
March 21, 2021
Normally, I would have just scrolled past this book as the cover isn't very much to look at and is quite plain. However, the blurb pulled me in and it sounded like something that I would enjoy. The book follows a similar plotline to most Bullymance but this is one of those "nice" stories where the girl does get her happy Cinderella ever-after ending. Growing up it has always just been Avery and her mum against the world. That is until Avery's senior year and they are in a car accident. Avery awakes to find that she has lost her mum but gained a whole new family and they are wealthy. Avery never knew her real dad but turns out that is where she got her love of the medical world from as he owns a hospital. Avery also has a half-brother who is only a few days younger than her and a new stepmother. Moving from her small apartment, she moves to New York and learns to navigate the world of the upper-class and rich. Here she also meets Ben- her new brother's best friends Caleb and Ethan and soon the three of them will welcome her with open arms to their circles but is Avery really happy here or is she biding her time till she can go back to the life she planned before the accident? Has Avery gained a new family or is this just a temporary fix? Find out in this edgy yet clean YA family saga - Everywhere, Always by Jennifer Shore. Everywhere, Always by Jennifer Ann Shore is perfect for girls aged 14-16+.
October 1, 2022
Una historia de amor, pérdida y superación, en la que Avery tiene que lidiar con la muerte de su madre y la aparición de su padre.
Le he dado 3 estrellas porque tengo sentimientos encontrados con este libro. Por una parte me ha gustado lo que propone la historia, una protagonista (de madre soltera) que lleva una vida de clase trabajadora, acostumbrada a trabajar desde joven para poder ayudar a su madre con las facturas, que de golpe lo pierde todo y se ve en un hospital en Nueva York, lejos de casa y en una nueva familia, la de su padre. La historia promete mucho, nueva familia, nuevo estatus social, nuevo colegio y nuevos amigos, pero creo que no se aprovecha del todo.
No me ha gustado tanto porque se centra más en la mejora de la vida de Avery que en otra cosa, el día a día con sus nuevos amigos y su hermano, su madrastra intentando que se adapte, su padre aconsejándole para el futuro... Pero llega a un punto en el que parece que Avery se ha olvidado de su madre, como si en el fondo no quedara trauma o efecto alguno por su muerte, hasta ya el final. De romance no hay mucho, aunque esa pequeña parte me ha gustado, ese flirteo.
Tal vez la historia no era para mí, porque a diferencia de los otros 5 libros de la autora que he leído, este no me ha llegado al corazón.
*Muchas gracias a la autora por la copia avanzada. Esta reseña es honesta y voluntaria.*
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A story of love, loss and overcoming, in which Avery has to deal with the death of her mother and the appearance of her father.
I have given it 3 stars because I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, I liked what the story proposed, a FL (with a single mother) who leads a working-class life, used to working since she was young to be able to help her mother with the bills, who suddenly loses everything and wakes up in a hospital in New York, far from home and in a new family, his father's. The story promises a lot, a new family, a new social status, a new school and new friends, but I think it doesn't take full advantage of it.
I didn't like it as much because it focuses more on improving Avery's life than anything else, the day to day with his new friends and his brother, his stepmother trying to get her to adjust, her father advising her for the future... But it gets to a point where it seems that Avery has forgotten about her mother, as if deep down there is no trauma or effect of her death, until the very end. Of romance there is not much, although I liked that small part, that flirtation.
Perhaps the story was not for me, because unlike the other 5 books by the author that I have read, this one has not touched my heart.
*This is my honest and voluntary review. Thanks so much to the author for this ARC.*
Le he dado 3 estrellas porque tengo sentimientos encontrados con este libro. Por una parte me ha gustado lo que propone la historia, una protagonista (de madre soltera) que lleva una vida de clase trabajadora, acostumbrada a trabajar desde joven para poder ayudar a su madre con las facturas, que de golpe lo pierde todo y se ve en un hospital en Nueva York, lejos de casa y en una nueva familia, la de su padre. La historia promete mucho, nueva familia, nuevo estatus social, nuevo colegio y nuevos amigos, pero creo que no se aprovecha del todo.
No me ha gustado tanto porque se centra más en la mejora de la vida de Avery que en otra cosa, el día a día con sus nuevos amigos y su hermano, su madrastra intentando que se adapte, su padre aconsejándole para el futuro... Pero llega a un punto en el que parece que Avery se ha olvidado de su madre, como si en el fondo no quedara trauma o efecto alguno por su muerte, hasta ya el final. De romance no hay mucho, aunque esa pequeña parte me ha gustado, ese flirteo.
Tal vez la historia no era para mí, porque a diferencia de los otros 5 libros de la autora que he leído, este no me ha llegado al corazón.
*Muchas gracias a la autora por la copia avanzada. Esta reseña es honesta y voluntaria.*
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A story of love, loss and overcoming, in which Avery has to deal with the death of her mother and the appearance of her father.
I have given it 3 stars because I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, I liked what the story proposed, a FL (with a single mother) who leads a working-class life, used to working since she was young to be able to help her mother with the bills, who suddenly loses everything and wakes up in a hospital in New York, far from home and in a new family, his father's. The story promises a lot, a new family, a new social status, a new school and new friends, but I think it doesn't take full advantage of it.
I didn't like it as much because it focuses more on improving Avery's life than anything else, the day to day with his new friends and his brother, his stepmother trying to get her to adjust, her father advising her for the future... But it gets to a point where it seems that Avery has forgotten about her mother, as if deep down there is no trauma or effect of her death, until the very end. Of romance there is not much, although I liked that small part, that flirtation.
Perhaps the story was not for me, because unlike the other 5 books by the author that I have read, this one has not touched my heart.
*This is my honest and voluntary review. Thanks so much to the author for this ARC.*
January 24, 2022
Great Book
Oh this is such a good book. It deals with some heavy emotions, but in a way that’s really healing. I adore Benjamin brotherly love, and Caleb being a good friend & of course Ethan there to help make it all better. Great Book.
Oh this is such a good book. It deals with some heavy emotions, but in a way that’s really healing. I adore Benjamin brotherly love, and Caleb being a good friend & of course Ethan there to help make it all better. Great Book.
June 11, 2022
I enjoyed reading this book a lot, however it wasn’t the best read. The storyline seemed a little predictable to me but it was still good. There definitely was some character development from Avery‘s side and I really liked the whole family dynamic. I loved Ethan and the Shakespeare quotes a lot!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 11, 2021
I am so glad I am done reading this book it was so stupid
May 22, 2021
*I received a copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Everywhere, Always caught my attention as soon as I read the first sentence. Such a beautiful writing style and prose. The descriptions were on-point and really set the scene of a normal loving mother-daughter relationship and how much the main character, Avery, appreciated her and wanted to do better academically for her mother's sake. I could relate to her wanting to study in order to live a better and more comfortable life in the future.
After that cute and heartwarming scene, however, Avery's whole life changes. She and her mother get into a car accident which only Avery survives. She's then thrust into an uncertain future with a new family whom she had absolutely no idea about until that moment and also gains unexpected friendships together with a possible romance.
Throughout the story, I really felt her pain as she tried to keep her emotions inside and act as normal as possible around her new "family and friends". A nice surprise was the fact that she was rational and level-headed about her situation instead of constantly angry. I admired that sort of resilience to her. The moment she opens up to her family is touching and I'm happy she found people who genuinely care and only want what's best for her.
Characters:
I loved pretty much everyone in this novel (except Sophia, she got on my nerves at times due to her rudeness). Great cast each with distinct personalities and unique chemistry.
Avery-> Adore her. Despite her hardships, she strives her best to return to a new sort of normal. She's a role model. Cool, level-headed and endearing. Also stands up for those she cares about.
Ethan-> Caring, attentive, and quotes Shakespeare. Also super handsome. Probably my favorite character in the book after Avery.
Benjamin-> Avery's brother who's hilarious and fun. His and Caleb's antics brought much-needed happiness to Avery's life. I loved how accepting he was of the situation despite how weird it must be meeting a sister you had no idea about.
Caleb-> Ethan's brother who's chaotic and loves to quote medical dramas. Also super nice and encouraging.
Mr. & Mrs. Carter-> Awesome. I, just like Avery, expected them to be cold, distant, and awkward but it was just the opposite. They were super nice and welcoming, Mrs. Carter, especially. The bond that formed between her and Avery was heartwarming. It didn't feel forced at all.
Romance:
It was the best and swoon-worthy! I was invested in Avery & Ethan's relationship and fell in love with their chemistry. It was developed well. I consider it more of a slow-burn romance that started thanks to a bubbling wholesome friendship.
Ending and Final Thoughts:
I'm glad everything ended well for everyone. The epilogue was super cute and I squealed at the sweetness of the scene between Avery and Ethan. Their banter is adorable.
In all, I absolutely looove this book. I highly recommend it if you enjoy reading novels with drama, family, YA romance, and dealing with grief. My only gripe would be that the friendships Avery formed could have been expanded upon more, especially with her new group of girlfriends. I also found it a bit weird how the whole affair between her birth mother and father wasn't such a big deal.
(On another note, probably won't happen but I wouldn't mind if the author decided to write a book about Caleb *ahem*.)
Rating:
4/5 ★s
Everywhere, Always caught my attention as soon as I read the first sentence. Such a beautiful writing style and prose. The descriptions were on-point and really set the scene of a normal loving mother-daughter relationship and how much the main character, Avery, appreciated her and wanted to do better academically for her mother's sake. I could relate to her wanting to study in order to live a better and more comfortable life in the future.
After that cute and heartwarming scene, however, Avery's whole life changes. She and her mother get into a car accident which only Avery survives. She's then thrust into an uncertain future with a new family whom she had absolutely no idea about until that moment and also gains unexpected friendships together with a possible romance.
Throughout the story, I really felt her pain as she tried to keep her emotions inside and act as normal as possible around her new "family and friends". A nice surprise was the fact that she was rational and level-headed about her situation instead of constantly angry. I admired that sort of resilience to her. The moment she opens up to her family is touching and I'm happy she found people who genuinely care and only want what's best for her.
Characters:
I loved pretty much everyone in this novel (except Sophia, she got on my nerves at times due to her rudeness). Great cast each with distinct personalities and unique chemistry.
Avery-> Adore her. Despite her hardships, she strives her best to return to a new sort of normal. She's a role model. Cool, level-headed and endearing. Also stands up for those she cares about.
Ethan-> Caring, attentive, and quotes Shakespeare. Also super handsome. Probably my favorite character in the book after Avery.
Benjamin-> Avery's brother who's hilarious and fun. His and Caleb's antics brought much-needed happiness to Avery's life. I loved how accepting he was of the situation despite how weird it must be meeting a sister you had no idea about.
Caleb-> Ethan's brother who's chaotic and loves to quote medical dramas. Also super nice and encouraging.
Mr. & Mrs. Carter-> Awesome. I, just like Avery, expected them to be cold, distant, and awkward but it was just the opposite. They were super nice and welcoming, Mrs. Carter, especially. The bond that formed between her and Avery was heartwarming. It didn't feel forced at all.
Romance:
It was the best and swoon-worthy! I was invested in Avery & Ethan's relationship and fell in love with their chemistry. It was developed well. I consider it more of a slow-burn romance that started thanks to a bubbling wholesome friendship.
Ending and Final Thoughts:
I'm glad everything ended well for everyone. The epilogue was super cute and I squealed at the sweetness of the scene between Avery and Ethan. Their banter is adorable.
In all, I absolutely looove this book. I highly recommend it if you enjoy reading novels with drama, family, YA romance, and dealing with grief. My only gripe would be that the friendships Avery formed could have been expanded upon more, especially with her new group of girlfriends. I also found it a bit weird how the whole affair between her birth mother and father wasn't such a big deal.
(On another note, probably won't happen but I wouldn't mind if the author decided to write a book about Caleb *ahem*.)
Rating:
4/5 ★s
March 10, 2021
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Picking up „Everywhere, Always“ I expected a book about trauma and grief and letting yourself move on. What I got was exactly that, just in proportions that put focus of moving on above all else. There are as many different ways to grieve as there are people, and I suppose that this book was just not for me.
The story follows Avery, who, after losing her mother in a car accident she herself survived, finds out that she has more family than originally thought. Getting accustomed to a new life with a new family on top of dealing with the fresh loss leaves Avery unsure about just how much she can let herself feel. She makes plans to get her life back to how it was – as much as that is possible – but people in her current life have other thoughts about it…
Like a character in this very book has put it, this novel felt very much like a ‘a girl finds out she’s royalty’ story. Despite having lived through a fair share of shocking and life altering events in a very short period of time, Avery seems to take most of her new, fancy life in stride. The book is on the short side, so quickly built relationships and fast moving plot isn’t surprising, however, I felt like the topic I was most interested in – grief – was only lightly touched upon. Once again, might just be my own outlook on grief.
What I liked best about this book was without a doubt the playful and realistically teenage-like friendship between Avery, her brother and his two best friends. The dynamics in this quartet were interesting to read about and some scenes and dialogues reminded me of my own friend group back in high school days. I also enjoyed the details about Avery’s old life that signaled her being poor – and I mean this in the nicest way possible. From the small things to the more mayor ones, the mindset and usual routines of Avery and her mom felt close to heart and added a much needed touch of reality to the story.
Besides the clearly subjective opinion about how this book deal with the topic of grief, what bugged me the most was certain repetitiveness of the writing. Avery is in her last year of high school and so, she constantly reminds the reader of that by flexing her SAT level vocabulary. It was amusing at first, but after pointing out yet another vocabulary word for the twelfth time (I counted!), it really got on my nerves. There were other phrases that got used enough to be noticeable, but that didn’t bother me as much. Other than that, the book was an easy and fast read.
All in all, while this story was not what I expected it to be, I think that there are many people who would find it close to their hearts. I would recommend “Everywhere, Always” to people looking for hope in dark situations.
Picking up „Everywhere, Always“ I expected a book about trauma and grief and letting yourself move on. What I got was exactly that, just in proportions that put focus of moving on above all else. There are as many different ways to grieve as there are people, and I suppose that this book was just not for me.
The story follows Avery, who, after losing her mother in a car accident she herself survived, finds out that she has more family than originally thought. Getting accustomed to a new life with a new family on top of dealing with the fresh loss leaves Avery unsure about just how much she can let herself feel. She makes plans to get her life back to how it was – as much as that is possible – but people in her current life have other thoughts about it…
Like a character in this very book has put it, this novel felt very much like a ‘a girl finds out she’s royalty’ story. Despite having lived through a fair share of shocking and life altering events in a very short period of time, Avery seems to take most of her new, fancy life in stride. The book is on the short side, so quickly built relationships and fast moving plot isn’t surprising, however, I felt like the topic I was most interested in – grief – was only lightly touched upon. Once again, might just be my own outlook on grief.
What I liked best about this book was without a doubt the playful and realistically teenage-like friendship between Avery, her brother and his two best friends. The dynamics in this quartet were interesting to read about and some scenes and dialogues reminded me of my own friend group back in high school days. I also enjoyed the details about Avery’s old life that signaled her being poor – and I mean this in the nicest way possible. From the small things to the more mayor ones, the mindset and usual routines of Avery and her mom felt close to heart and added a much needed touch of reality to the story.
Besides the clearly subjective opinion about how this book deal with the topic of grief, what bugged me the most was certain repetitiveness of the writing. Avery is in her last year of high school and so, she constantly reminds the reader of that by flexing her SAT level vocabulary. It was amusing at first, but after pointing out yet another vocabulary word for the twelfth time (I counted!), it really got on my nerves. There were other phrases that got used enough to be noticeable, but that didn’t bother me as much. Other than that, the book was an easy and fast read.
All in all, while this story was not what I expected it to be, I think that there are many people who would find it close to their hearts. I would recommend “Everywhere, Always” to people looking for hope in dark situations.
May 14, 2023
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Losing a loved one is always the most heartbreaking experience to go through. It's especially saddening when you're a teenager and you're one and only (at least at the time) parent dies and you're left with nothing and alone, or so you think you are.
Avery and her mother had each other. When a drunk driver causes an accident with Avery in the hospital and her mother dying, Avery discovers her father and a whole new family she didn't know she had. A step-mother who tries her best to include Avery in all family conversations and a brother who made it his job to be the best brother he could be. It was a family Avery didn't want, but a family she got and eventually… loved.
I adored this story. I felt so awful for Avery and having to enter into a world she didn't know existed, nor did she want to be a part of. I get wanting to keep to yourself and possibly preparing to be on your own when you come of legal age. I'm going to say Benjamin was my all time favorite character. Granted he was a bit much, but his heart was always in the right place. I could see Avery trying to not let Benjamin in or his friends, but Benjamin was one of those characters that you can't help but let into your life - even if he did babble whenever he came across the girl he's crushed on for a long time.
Like seriously, it was a little embarrassing. I felt embarrassed for him.
I do feel like Avery's relationship with her father wasn't really explored. We got time with her and her step-mother which was great, but not much else with her father. I think there should have been a bit more between them since he had no idea he had a daughter, and her not knowing who her father was.
I also felt the ending was very happily ever after especially with the time jump, but then again, it wasn't a terrible idea. You want to see everybody happy, right?
The story was a sweet read and it will make you feel a tug because of the loss of a parent. Everybody grief in many different ways - and sometimes it takes a while to really accept what you can't change, but also what you are given.
Losing a loved one is always the most heartbreaking experience to go through. It's especially saddening when you're a teenager and you're one and only (at least at the time) parent dies and you're left with nothing and alone, or so you think you are.
Avery and her mother had each other. When a drunk driver causes an accident with Avery in the hospital and her mother dying, Avery discovers her father and a whole new family she didn't know she had. A step-mother who tries her best to include Avery in all family conversations and a brother who made it his job to be the best brother he could be. It was a family Avery didn't want, but a family she got and eventually… loved.
I adored this story. I felt so awful for Avery and having to enter into a world she didn't know existed, nor did she want to be a part of. I get wanting to keep to yourself and possibly preparing to be on your own when you come of legal age. I'm going to say Benjamin was my all time favorite character. Granted he was a bit much, but his heart was always in the right place. I could see Avery trying to not let Benjamin in or his friends, but Benjamin was one of those characters that you can't help but let into your life - even if he did babble whenever he came across the girl he's crushed on for a long time.
Like seriously, it was a little embarrassing. I felt embarrassed for him.
I do feel like Avery's relationship with her father wasn't really explored. We got time with her and her step-mother which was great, but not much else with her father. I think there should have been a bit more between them since he had no idea he had a daughter, and her not knowing who her father was.
I also felt the ending was very happily ever after especially with the time jump, but then again, it wasn't a terrible idea. You want to see everybody happy, right?
The story was a sweet read and it will make you feel a tug because of the loss of a parent. Everybody grief in many different ways - and sometimes it takes a while to really accept what you can't change, but also what you are given.
August 2, 2025
This book was not what I expected, both in a good way and a bad way. Most books (at least in this genre) that start off with the loss of a relative tend to focus on dealing with grief, learning to heal, finding love, and/or finding your place. Everywhere, Always does that as well, but in a way that felt aimless and bland.
First off, Avery's mom is the best. I love their relationship and wish her death hadn't been the premise of the story. I love how Avery handles the situation, mostly avoiding getting stuck in her grief.
But if the book isn't quite about grief, is it about learning to heal? Somewhat, although it's not emphasized as much as it could have been. Next would be finding love. There is some resistance from Avery when it comes to romance, but honestly everything falls into place very quickly and with minimal drama. That's great, but what's left to resolve? Could the story be about Avery finding her place in her new life? Sort of, but again, it wasn't emphasized as much as it could have been.
None of those four aspects felt like they were the point of the book. Everything meandered along without a cohesive plot. The climax was sudden (not necessarily a bad thing) and didn't feel like a culmination of everything that had come before. Instead it was somewhat jarring. Most of the story felt like a puzzle where a few pieces were put in the wrong places; so close to connecting perfectly, but just slightly off.
I wish Everywhere, Always had been a better book. I would have loved it if Shore had given it a stronger plot, among other things, but sadly that's not the case. She avoided a lot of stereotypical drama found in similar books but didn't replace it with anything substantial. Now, if this doesn't bother you and you're just looking for a light read, some romance, and found family, then this would be a good choice. For me, though, it just didn't do it.
First off, Avery's mom is the best. I love their relationship and wish her death hadn't been the premise of the story. I love how Avery handles the situation, mostly avoiding getting stuck in her grief.
But if the book isn't quite about grief, is it about learning to heal? Somewhat, although it's not emphasized as much as it could have been. Next would be finding love. There is some resistance from Avery when it comes to romance, but honestly everything falls into place very quickly and with minimal drama. That's great, but what's left to resolve? Could the story be about Avery finding her place in her new life? Sort of, but again, it wasn't emphasized as much as it could have been.
None of those four aspects felt like they were the point of the book. Everything meandered along without a cohesive plot. The climax was sudden (not necessarily a bad thing) and didn't feel like a culmination of everything that had come before. Instead it was somewhat jarring. Most of the story felt like a puzzle where a few pieces were put in the wrong places; so close to connecting perfectly, but just slightly off.
I wish Everywhere, Always had been a better book. I would have loved it if Shore had given it a stronger plot, among other things, but sadly that's not the case. She avoided a lot of stereotypical drama found in similar books but didn't replace it with anything substantial. Now, if this doesn't bother you and you're just looking for a light read, some romance, and found family, then this would be a good choice. For me, though, it just didn't do it.
April 19, 2021
This is a pretty quick and enjoyable read. It has some really good themes centered on accepting familial love, dealing with trauma, and accepting people's internal and external scars (including your own).
The romance was just the right mix of sentimental and sexy, although it did feel a bit quick. Much of the teenage behavior (if a bit over the top) seemed believable, especially the sibling interactions. And I liked how the author touched on mother-daughter themes, although I wish we'd seen a bit more father-daughter interaction. Some of the chapters felt a bit disjointed and seemed to skip forward too fast, like we were missing whole chapters of the story. I think the book could have been longer in order to fill in more details and allow relationships to develop more fully.
I was a bit disappointed with the author's treatment of grief and trauma, though. It felt like the death of Avery's mother was something to be gotten over quickly; she didn't even really get to grieve. There was a lot of talking about emotions without actually showing us Avery's emotions and how she was processing them. Just a lot of bottling up and stuffing down until suddenly she was over it.
I also found it tremendously annoying that every perceivably "big" word was referred to as a vocabulary word. I'm guessing the author was trying to make it a more realistic way for a teenager to use "fancy" words, but all it ended up doing was pulling me out of the story every time.
Overall, I really liked this book. It could have delved a bit deeper than it did. But if you like quick reads with teenage romance and familial problems, you'll like it too.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The romance was just the right mix of sentimental and sexy, although it did feel a bit quick. Much of the teenage behavior (if a bit over the top) seemed believable, especially the sibling interactions. And I liked how the author touched on mother-daughter themes, although I wish we'd seen a bit more father-daughter interaction. Some of the chapters felt a bit disjointed and seemed to skip forward too fast, like we were missing whole chapters of the story. I think the book could have been longer in order to fill in more details and allow relationships to develop more fully.
I was a bit disappointed with the author's treatment of grief and trauma, though. It felt like the death of Avery's mother was something to be gotten over quickly; she didn't even really get to grieve. There was a lot of talking about emotions without actually showing us Avery's emotions and how she was processing them. Just a lot of bottling up and stuffing down until suddenly she was over it.
I also found it tremendously annoying that every perceivably "big" word was referred to as a vocabulary word. I'm guessing the author was trying to make it a more realistic way for a teenager to use "fancy" words, but all it ended up doing was pulling me out of the story every time.
Overall, I really liked this book. It could have delved a bit deeper than it did. But if you like quick reads with teenage romance and familial problems, you'll like it too.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 24, 2023
This story is heartbreaking, Avery is a brave young woman who loses the most important person in her life, her world is turned upside down and ripped apart. Avery never expected her mom’s last words "maybe it's time we both started worrying a little less and living a little more... to help her through making the biggest decision of her life and move forward. Avery is in the car with her mom one minute, the next she wakes up in a hospital alone, heartbroken, in pain and lost. But then before she can even prosses it all or grieve for mom Carol informs her of a family she never knew she had, her father. A shocked Avery meets a father she never knew, his wife and their son, her new half-brother Sebastian. Overwhelmed is an understatement, then add the fact she was uprooted from her home and entrusted into a new state, new school and new life which is totally opposite from what she is used to. Avery went from poverty barely making rent to living in a penthouse full of luxury and a caring family. The bravery, composure, self-determination Avery shows throughout her story, and how much she grows throughout the book is inspirational. Avery tries her best to be brave, neutral, thankful and courteous without getting too close until her eighteen birthdays when she plans to go home. However, Ethan, the boy who lives below her, sees through her facade. Ethan is captivated by Avery and sees a reflection of himself, or what he used to be once and is determined to break through her walls and eventually makes her feel again. I absolutely loved Sebastian, Ethan and even Caleb. The chemistry and banter between the four of them is amazing, energetic and so sweet. I loved, loved this story.
March 27, 2021
Everywhere, Always (2021) is the first non-vampire novel by Jennifer Ann Shore that I’ve read. Admittedly, romance isn’t my genre of choice as I prefer it to be more of a subplot. When I do read a novel where the love story is the central plot, I want it to be quick and sweet with non-cookie cutter characters. Everywhere, Always certainly delivers.
Despite having zero vampires, a lot of the aspects I enjoyed from Metallic Red show up in these pages as well. It’s partly Shore’s writing style, but it’s more so in her characters; Shore writes extremely likable and unique young adults who are consistent in their actions and whose growth organically happens.
Everywhere, Always quickly sets up a Gilmore-Girls-esq relationship between Avery and her mother. Within the first ten pages, the reader is presented this beautiful relationship that has defined Avery’s existence. That quick insight is necessary to further emphasize the fish-out-water experience Avery has when her mother dies and she finds herself in her extremely wealthy (and until now unknown to her) father’s home. Avery’s thrust into a world that is so foreign to her, but she adapts with relative ease because her mother has taught her how to adjust her stance when life switches up the pitches.
The romance is sweet, but the relationships Avery creates with her brother and his friends is even sweeter. From Scrubs references to Shakespeare quotes to bags of candy and crossword puzzles, she opens herself to love and be loved and finally allows herself to heal.
If you’re looking for a sweet, YA romance, look no further. Everywhere, Always is certainly sweet, but not cloyingly so.
Read this book.
Despite having zero vampires, a lot of the aspects I enjoyed from Metallic Red show up in these pages as well. It’s partly Shore’s writing style, but it’s more so in her characters; Shore writes extremely likable and unique young adults who are consistent in their actions and whose growth organically happens.
Everywhere, Always quickly sets up a Gilmore-Girls-esq relationship between Avery and her mother. Within the first ten pages, the reader is presented this beautiful relationship that has defined Avery’s existence. That quick insight is necessary to further emphasize the fish-out-water experience Avery has when her mother dies and she finds herself in her extremely wealthy (and until now unknown to her) father’s home. Avery’s thrust into a world that is so foreign to her, but she adapts with relative ease because her mother has taught her how to adjust her stance when life switches up the pitches.
The romance is sweet, but the relationships Avery creates with her brother and his friends is even sweeter. From Scrubs references to Shakespeare quotes to bags of candy and crossword puzzles, she opens herself to love and be loved and finally allows herself to heal.
If you’re looking for a sweet, YA romance, look no further. Everywhere, Always is certainly sweet, but not cloyingly so.
Read this book.
February 21, 2021
“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌...” 𝑯𝒆 𝒔𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔. “‘ 𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒆𝒅 . 𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏.’”
Did I finish this book in 2 hours? YES I DID.
This is a faced paced novel of about 200 pages which focuses on Avery's life before and after a massive change.
For me an amazing book should have good quotes, the right balance between romance and storyline and if it makes me cry, then it's a plus. This novel had it all.
√ Tragic past
√ Brother's bestfriend
√ Clean romance; PG-13
√ Determined future goals
This light hearted romance has wonderful characters along with silly, cute banter and is not fully focused on the romantic relationship but is also focused on the newfound family and brotherly love. Avery's journey is not about sticking with the past and resenting/hating people. Embracing the future, letting yourself take a breather and living is important.
Ethan is a sweetheart and not at all what he looks like. A bad boy apperance but into books and Shakespeare? I need an Ethan too.
We see how Avery settled into her "after" life in terms of new geographical location, new but old family, new luxuries, new friends, new scars, love life and goals.
The Shakespeare quotes stole my heart and so did the scars. I like how this novel shows the good people and is fully supportive and mature but at the same time shows the teen years.
The epilogue.♡ It's not totally about Avery & Ethan, but it's precious.♡♡
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I've recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Did I finish this book in 2 hours? YES I DID.
This is a faced paced novel of about 200 pages which focuses on Avery's life before and after a massive change.
For me an amazing book should have good quotes, the right balance between romance and storyline and if it makes me cry, then it's a plus. This novel had it all.
√ Tragic past
√ Brother's bestfriend
√ Clean romance; PG-13
√ Determined future goals
This light hearted romance has wonderful characters along with silly, cute banter and is not fully focused on the romantic relationship but is also focused on the newfound family and brotherly love. Avery's journey is not about sticking with the past and resenting/hating people. Embracing the future, letting yourself take a breather and living is important.
Ethan is a sweetheart and not at all what he looks like. A bad boy apperance but into books and Shakespeare? I need an Ethan too.
We see how Avery settled into her "after" life in terms of new geographical location, new but old family, new luxuries, new friends, new scars, love life and goals.
The Shakespeare quotes stole my heart and so did the scars. I like how this novel shows the good people and is fully supportive and mature but at the same time shows the teen years.
The epilogue.♡ It's not totally about Avery & Ethan, but it's precious.♡♡
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I've recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 2, 2022
Becoming a family through tragedy, pain, and loss. In the blink of an eye Avery’s life goes from almost poverty level to top shelf wealth. Her entire life was a mother daughter duo until one tragic accident turned her life upside down. They were a team working to make ends meet. Her mother encouraged Avery to go on in life to achieve big things.
Avery wakes in a hospital room to three new family members, a new city, and a new school.
It’s a sweet story with a tragic beginning. There’s a positive vibe and energy that isn’t typically present in these types of situations. I was pleasantly surprised by the supportive cast of characters. Jennifer’s writing voice and style is easy to read. The story is set in New York with it’s surrounding touristy areas. These characters are open, forthcoming, and honest. Considering these characters are seventeen and eighteen I was pleased by support and encouragement they offered each other.
This is my first read by Jennifer Ann Shore. I’m pleasantly surprised by these characters and the direction of this story. Jennifer didn’t harbor or stunt the growth of Avery by focusing on the tragedy that began her new life instead she focused on developing a new life with good healthy relationships.
Everywhere, Always is an easy to read contemporary romance that focuses on friendship, family, and loss.
Benjamin stole the show with his award winning personality. His excitement at learning he has a sister is heartwarming. Benjamin is the sweetest kindest character. If I had a brother I’d want him to have the same qualities as him.
Avery wakes in a hospital room to three new family members, a new city, and a new school.
It’s a sweet story with a tragic beginning. There’s a positive vibe and energy that isn’t typically present in these types of situations. I was pleasantly surprised by the supportive cast of characters. Jennifer’s writing voice and style is easy to read. The story is set in New York with it’s surrounding touristy areas. These characters are open, forthcoming, and honest. Considering these characters are seventeen and eighteen I was pleased by support and encouragement they offered each other.
This is my first read by Jennifer Ann Shore. I’m pleasantly surprised by these characters and the direction of this story. Jennifer didn’t harbor or stunt the growth of Avery by focusing on the tragedy that began her new life instead she focused on developing a new life with good healthy relationships.
Everywhere, Always is an easy to read contemporary romance that focuses on friendship, family, and loss.
Benjamin stole the show with his award winning personality. His excitement at learning he has a sister is heartwarming. Benjamin is the sweetest kindest character. If I had a brother I’d want him to have the same qualities as him.
March 7, 2021
"“I think I can survive here for now.”
“For now?”
“I turn eighteen in June,” I say, the words slipping out of my mouth before I give it a second thought. “And then what?” he asks curiously. “You turn into a pumpkin and run back to Pennsylvania?”
I frown. “Hopefully not the pumpkin part.”"
Avery wakes up after the crash that killed her mother and finds herself in a hospital bed with a new home, a new family, and the dad she never got to meet.
Now she's learning to navigate her new life while griefing the loss of her mother, the only family she ever knew.
"Everywhere Always" could've made it onto my favourite romcoms shelf. The characters were wonderfully written, they were adorable and relatable. I loved Avery's relationship with her brother and the dialogue was witty and realistic.
The story kept me engaged and overall, I loved every aspect of it except that there was more than one scene endorsing underaged drinking (the characters are 17-18) and some of the romance descriptions were a little more explicit than I prefer.
That being said, other readers might not find there actions as offputting as I did and will enjoy the humour and storyline to their fullest.
🔺️Content Warning: underaged drinking and short sex scene
[I received a free copy of this ebook through BookSirens; this review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.]
“For now?”
“I turn eighteen in June,” I say, the words slipping out of my mouth before I give it a second thought. “And then what?” he asks curiously. “You turn into a pumpkin and run back to Pennsylvania?”
I frown. “Hopefully not the pumpkin part.”"
Avery wakes up after the crash that killed her mother and finds herself in a hospital bed with a new home, a new family, and the dad she never got to meet.
Now she's learning to navigate her new life while griefing the loss of her mother, the only family she ever knew.
"Everywhere Always" could've made it onto my favourite romcoms shelf. The characters were wonderfully written, they were adorable and relatable. I loved Avery's relationship with her brother and the dialogue was witty and realistic.
The story kept me engaged and overall, I loved every aspect of it except that there was more than one scene endorsing underaged drinking (the characters are 17-18) and some of the romance descriptions were a little more explicit than I prefer.
That being said, other readers might not find there actions as offputting as I did and will enjoy the humour and storyline to their fullest.
🔺️Content Warning: underaged drinking and short sex scene
[I received a free copy of this ebook through BookSirens; this review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.]
March 11, 2021
3.5⭐️
The book begins with a great tragedy for Avery, she loses everything in just a few seconds. And she get a permanent reminder of that day: a scar on her cheek.
She wakes up in the hospital and discovers a new family that opens their arms to her and leads her to live a life far from what she was used to.
Throughout the book, we see how Avery recovers, opening herself more until she finally accepts the changes and the people who are part on her new life.
It’s a nice story but, for my liking it lacked a bit more depth in feelings. I hoped they were more profound: anger, frustration, pain, passion and love.
Although I have to say that what I liked the most without a doubt is the relationship between Avery and Benjamin.
“But please don’t do that ever again. I’m so scared of losing you, Avery. Since the moment you showed up here, I haven’t been able to think of anyone else but you. You’re like a scar, Avery, that’s permanently embedded into my skin,” he says slowly. “I feel you everywhere, always.”
“I recognized your scars immediately, not the one on your skin but the ones deep inside you, hiding in a hollowed-out place, because I have them, too. Or had, I guess.” He laughs. “Because I think over time, we figured out how to be with each other, to let ourselves heal and open up to all the possibilities for the future. I’m just grateful you let me in, Avery.”
The book begins with a great tragedy for Avery, she loses everything in just a few seconds. And she get a permanent reminder of that day: a scar on her cheek.
She wakes up in the hospital and discovers a new family that opens their arms to her and leads her to live a life far from what she was used to.
Throughout the book, we see how Avery recovers, opening herself more until she finally accepts the changes and the people who are part on her new life.
It’s a nice story but, for my liking it lacked a bit more depth in feelings. I hoped they were more profound: anger, frustration, pain, passion and love.
Although I have to say that what I liked the most without a doubt is the relationship between Avery and Benjamin.
“But please don’t do that ever again. I’m so scared of losing you, Avery. Since the moment you showed up here, I haven’t been able to think of anyone else but you. You’re like a scar, Avery, that’s permanently embedded into my skin,” he says slowly. “I feel you everywhere, always.”
“I recognized your scars immediately, not the one on your skin but the ones deep inside you, hiding in a hollowed-out place, because I have them, too. Or had, I guess.” He laughs. “Because I think over time, we figured out how to be with each other, to let ourselves heal and open up to all the possibilities for the future. I’m just grateful you let me in, Avery.”
February 18, 2021
I received an advance review copy for free (thank you, Book Sirens), and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I enjoyed this book. I read it all in one night I as really interested to see how it all played out. It starts with a tragedy, but Avery is strong. Watching Avery survive and thrive while catapulted into this new life with a family she didn't know existed is really special.
I think my favorite part of this book was the friendship dynamics between Caleb, Ethan, Benjamin and Avery. They treat her like they've known her their entire lives from the moment she arrived. It was fun to read. Benjamin especially was very open and, while sometimes too overbearing, protective of his three day older "little sister."
The only thing I have to say about this book that I would change, is that I want it to be longer. I feel like I missed a lot and it went by really quickly. I wanted to read more about Caleb, Ethan, Benjamin, and Avery's adventures through New York or the relationship that occurred between Ethan and Avery. I just felt like something was missing.
But overall, I enjoyed this book. It's a quick, YA novel with an intriguing story and fun characters.
I enjoyed this book. I read it all in one night I as really interested to see how it all played out. It starts with a tragedy, but Avery is strong. Watching Avery survive and thrive while catapulted into this new life with a family she didn't know existed is really special.
I think my favorite part of this book was the friendship dynamics between Caleb, Ethan, Benjamin and Avery. They treat her like they've known her their entire lives from the moment she arrived. It was fun to read. Benjamin especially was very open and, while sometimes too overbearing, protective of his three day older "little sister."
The only thing I have to say about this book that I would change, is that I want it to be longer. I feel like I missed a lot and it went by really quickly. I wanted to read more about Caleb, Ethan, Benjamin, and Avery's adventures through New York or the relationship that occurred between Ethan and Avery. I just felt like something was missing.
But overall, I enjoyed this book. It's a quick, YA novel with an intriguing story and fun characters.
April 29, 2021
Although the cover doesn't say much, the blurb pulled me in right away. It is the kind of story I love to read: romance, friendship, tragedy and hope.
What I loved most about this book was the friendship between Avery, Benjamin, Ethan and Caleb. Their constant banter and jokes were my favorite parts of the book and I found myself smiling in every scene. I think theirs is the relationship we all want to have with lifelong friends.
I do feel like the story was only glossed over and some chunks of the plot were merely mentioned and not really described, which made me feel like we didn't get know the characters in depth or to really see how Avery's relationships with the new people in her life developed. I would have loved to "witness" all the small interactions, like her talk with Heidi on the terrace, or her study sessions with the boys.
All in all, I wish this book was longer than it was. The plot allowed for a lot more depth and content, and it was such a nice read that I would have gladly read more!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What I loved most about this book was the friendship between Avery, Benjamin, Ethan and Caleb. Their constant banter and jokes were my favorite parts of the book and I found myself smiling in every scene. I think theirs is the relationship we all want to have with lifelong friends.
I do feel like the story was only glossed over and some chunks of the plot were merely mentioned and not really described, which made me feel like we didn't get know the characters in depth or to really see how Avery's relationships with the new people in her life developed. I would have loved to "witness" all the small interactions, like her talk with Heidi on the terrace, or her study sessions with the boys.
All in all, I wish this book was longer than it was. The plot allowed for a lot more depth and content, and it was such a nice read that I would have gladly read more!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 16, 2023
4/5 🌟
Avery Miller and her mother are barely making ends meet living in Pennsylvania. A tragic car accident brings Avery’s mother to death and her in a hospital bed. When Avery wakes up her mother is dead, and she’s in NYC? Little does she know her unknown father and family are waiting outside the door to welcome her into her new lavish life. With her brothers best friend living just below her, what will happen?
I really enjoyed the plot of this book. It definitely encouraged my penthouse dreams even more. My favorite character has to be Ben! He made the best out of the situation and tried to make Avery comfortable in her new home. And his humor and energy were the best. I also loved how accepting Heidi was of Avery. I wasn’t expecting it but she also made the best of the situation and treated her like her own. Something that I wish was different was the time jumps. Avery told us about some things but we didn’t get to see them. I would’ve liked for the book to be longer but it was still a cute-short read. Overall, I enjoyed it and guarantee that you’ll love the NYC setting.
Avery Miller and her mother are barely making ends meet living in Pennsylvania. A tragic car accident brings Avery’s mother to death and her in a hospital bed. When Avery wakes up her mother is dead, and she’s in NYC? Little does she know her unknown father and family are waiting outside the door to welcome her into her new lavish life. With her brothers best friend living just below her, what will happen?
I really enjoyed the plot of this book. It definitely encouraged my penthouse dreams even more. My favorite character has to be Ben! He made the best out of the situation and tried to make Avery comfortable in her new home. And his humor and energy were the best. I also loved how accepting Heidi was of Avery. I wasn’t expecting it but she also made the best of the situation and treated her like her own. Something that I wish was different was the time jumps. Avery told us about some things but we didn’t get to see them. I would’ve liked for the book to be longer but it was still a cute-short read. Overall, I enjoyed it and guarantee that you’ll love the NYC setting.
May 27, 2021
Avery is not your typical teenager. She works hard in everything that she does. She's a straight A student, who wants to be a doctor, but because money is tight she would settle for being a nurse just because she wants to work in medicine it doesn't matter how. She doesn't have many friends because she and her mom move a lot. She and her mom are very close. She works everyday after school in the restaurant with her mom until one day everything changes. She is whisked away from her old life and has to start over in what feels like a Completely different world.
This was not my usual type of read but it was very well done. I enjoyed the characters, the transition of Avery from one life into the second. I received an ARC and the opinions I am voluntarily sharing are completely my own.
This book hit all of my emotions. I laughed, cried, felt angry and sad . This was and intense book in some parts and in others super sweet. Great read
This was not my usual type of read but it was very well done. I enjoyed the characters, the transition of Avery from one life into the second. I received an ARC and the opinions I am voluntarily sharing are completely my own.
This book hit all of my emotions. I laughed, cried, felt angry and sad . This was and intense book in some parts and in others super sweet. Great read
September 28, 2021
“Maybe it’s time we both started worrying a little less and living a little…” These are the last words Avery Miller's mother speaks before a car accident takes her mother’s life.
After losing her mother, and the only parent she's ever known, in a car accident, Avery is shuffled off to live with her father, who she has never met.
I was expecting more trials and tribulations, to be honest. How could an 18 yr old move in with her father, whom she'd never ever met, and it go seamlessly. Yet, this is the story we are sold. She gets on with her half-brother, her dad and his wife and seemingly everyone in the whole school.
Meeting her dad does answer a few questions for Avery about her ambitions and desires.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It's a very happy, loving story with a super happy, schmaltzy ending. I would have appreciated more grit and teething problems.
After losing her mother, and the only parent she's ever known, in a car accident, Avery is shuffled off to live with her father, who she has never met.
I was expecting more trials and tribulations, to be honest. How could an 18 yr old move in with her father, whom she'd never ever met, and it go seamlessly. Yet, this is the story we are sold. She gets on with her half-brother, her dad and his wife and seemingly everyone in the whole school.
Meeting her dad does answer a few questions for Avery about her ambitions and desires.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It's a very happy, loving story with a super happy, schmaltzy ending. I would have appreciated more grit and teething problems.
February 21, 2021
I received a free copy of this book from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.
Avery is sent to live with her father, a man she's never met, and his family after the death of her mother.
I loved this book. As I told anyone who was willing to listen to me blab about what I'm reading, I told them that this book was like a warm hug from a friend. I loved the relationship that was built between Avery and her family. I loved that Heidi could have been written as an evil stepmother, but instead was warm, caring, and kind. I also loved the friendships Avery made, the romance with Ethan. I just loved this book. It was warm and comforting and I read it in a time when I most needed warmth and comfort.
Yes, there is definitely grief in this book, but it's not as tough or sad as i thought it might be, and I'm not upset about it.
Avery is sent to live with her father, a man she's never met, and his family after the death of her mother.
I loved this book. As I told anyone who was willing to listen to me blab about what I'm reading, I told them that this book was like a warm hug from a friend. I loved the relationship that was built between Avery and her family. I loved that Heidi could have been written as an evil stepmother, but instead was warm, caring, and kind. I also loved the friendships Avery made, the romance with Ethan. I just loved this book. It was warm and comforting and I read it in a time when I most needed warmth and comfort.
Yes, there is definitely grief in this book, but it's not as tough or sad as i thought it might be, and I'm not upset about it.
June 20, 2021
I don't even have words for how much I loved this.
Chapter one hit me like a freight train and it only got better.
From Avery's shock, to her brothers hilarious introduction to her first day of a new school and everything else...I was hooked.
Jennifer captures moments and emotions with such panache. It's hard to not love anything she writes.
Avery is a fantastic character. She's thoughtful, quiet and resilient.
Her new family are lovely. Even with the circumstance of Avery's birth.
Her relationship with her new brother is heart-warming and funny. His friends become her friends and she finds a place of permanency...if she chooses it.
Ethan is gorgeous. Studious, poetic and gentle.
I could read this again and again.
If you haven't experienced Jennifer Ann Shore yet, you are missing out.
I received a complimentary copy of this.
All opinions are my own.
Chapter one hit me like a freight train and it only got better.
From Avery's shock, to her brothers hilarious introduction to her first day of a new school and everything else...I was hooked.
Jennifer captures moments and emotions with such panache. It's hard to not love anything she writes.
Avery is a fantastic character. She's thoughtful, quiet and resilient.
Her new family are lovely. Even with the circumstance of Avery's birth.
Her relationship with her new brother is heart-warming and funny. His friends become her friends and she finds a place of permanency...if she chooses it.
Ethan is gorgeous. Studious, poetic and gentle.
I could read this again and again.
If you haven't experienced Jennifer Ann Shore yet, you are missing out.
I received a complimentary copy of this.
All opinions are my own.
March 16, 2021
I wanted to like it, really I did. It grabbed my attention in the first ten pages, but I was unfulfilled right after.
It moved way too fast and was not flushed out at all.
Avery has that classic “my mom is my BESTFRIEND” relationship that comes to a very abrupt end. She wakes up in a different state and told her dad (who she has never met), his wife and son. She just agrees to go home with them. No one even talks about the death of her mom or how he found out about her.
Avery meets new friends, falls in love, and then breaks down on her mother’s birthday. Skip to high school graduation and....BAM! Ten years later, she is married.
I understood the story but this story just was not finished. It felt forced to be a stand alone. It could easily be a trilogy. I would like to read about the mom and dad’s upbringing, A more detailed description of Avery’s life, and a spin off with the twins (her brand new brother’s best friends).
It moved way too fast and was not flushed out at all.
Avery has that classic “my mom is my BESTFRIEND” relationship that comes to a very abrupt end. She wakes up in a different state and told her dad (who she has never met), his wife and son. She just agrees to go home with them. No one even talks about the death of her mom or how he found out about her.
Avery meets new friends, falls in love, and then breaks down on her mother’s birthday. Skip to high school graduation and....BAM! Ten years later, she is married.
I understood the story but this story just was not finished. It felt forced to be a stand alone. It could easily be a trilogy. I would like to read about the mom and dad’s upbringing, A more detailed description of Avery’s life, and a spin off with the twins (her brand new brother’s best friends).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2021
A bit of a Cinderella story featuring the very likable Avery(to the degree I almost wanted her to be a little less perfect). I don't want to give away the premise of the book so let's just say that while it is a Cinderella story it also touches on grief. This book takes place in NYC and PA. There are several characters featured in the book, many of them being Avery's peers. Portions of this book held promise and were touching. In many ways, it was a sweet story. However, I found the characters to be a bit one-dimensional. Thank you to @booksirens for the free ARC of this book. My opinions are my own and I am writing this review voluntarily. #goodreads #booksirens #everywherealways #bookstagrammer #bookreviewer #booksandmrdarcy #withhernosestuckinabook❤️📚
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