NEW REVIEW: The Edge of Always (The Edge of Never #2) by J.A. Redmerski

The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Five months ago, Camryn and Andrew, both dealing with personal hardships, met on a Greyhound bus. They fell in love and proved that when two people are meant to be together, fate will find a way to make it happen.
Now, in the highly anticipated sequel to The Edge of Never, Camryn and Andrew are pursuing their love for music and living life to the fullest as they always swore to do. But when tragedy befalls them, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. As Camryn tries to numb her pain, Andrew makes a bold decision: To get their life back on track, they'll set out on another cross-country road trip. Together they find excitement, passion, adventure-and challenges they never could have anticipated.

My Review

I always seem to be in love with half of J.A. Redmerski's books….

In The Edge of Never, I went in knowing the response it had already gotten from other readers. However, my response was diluted by expectations. I read the first half convinced I was reading the wrong book. This can't be right. I was on my way to a two star rating, and a heavy dose of disappointment. Then something changed.

About halfway through the book (48% through to be exact). Something changed. Everything changed. The book became more. So. Much. More. I was on the edge. I was proven wrong. I loved what I had experienced. I loved being wrong!!!

I went into The Edge of Always hoping to continue the momentum. I couldn't wait for more. Well, I got more. The book started off so strong. Instead of me having to wait 48% to get to the edge, I was dragged there right away. The bottom dropped out. I was stunned.

Unfortunately, this sequel ended up being the mirror opposite of The Edge of Never. I lost interest. I became bored. I skimmed much of the second half, and kept thinking to myself, "What's the point."

Though I loved the first half, I can't help but wish that The Edge of Never would have never continued. I was completely happy and content with where we left Camryn and Andrew. It was an ending that felt like closure, and I found so much of this sequel unnecessary.

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New Review: Revealing Us (Inside Out, #3) by Lisa Renee Jones

Revealing Us by Lisa Renee Jones
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

My book hard-on went a bit limp…

After finishing Revealing Us, I'm feeling a bit deflated. This series started off so strong.

I was intrigued. I was teased. I was taunted by mystery and seduced by passion. Each book left me dangling on the edge of a cliff, and by the end of book two I was ready to let go and hit rock bottom. I was hoping that was where I'd find answers. Instead I just kind of went SPLAT!

Before this book was released, we were led to believe that this would be the conclusion. I learned weeks after finishing Revealing Us, that there will be more novels pertaining to the Inside Out Trilogy, but COME ON! I was done with foreplay; I was ready for the climax. Lisa Renee Jones lit the fuse of a nuclear bomb when she started this series, and in the end, I never got my explosion.

Don't get me wrong, we do get some answers, but…but…what? Finally, Chris' secret is revealed, but again…what? That was his big secret? The way it was drawn out I was expecting that nuclear explosion, but in the end I didn't really think it was such a big deal; it definitely wouldn't have been a deal breaker for me. I also was expecting more Rebecca information.

In the end, I was just expecting more, period. Even with the spin-off, I expected a bigger conclusion. I felt the readers were owed that. It really does pain me to say this because I think Lisa Renee Jones is an amazing author, and I hate that a negative rating may keep someone from giving this series a shot, but this book fell flat for me.

I do not, for one second, regret reading this series, and would definitely recommend it, but Revealing Us just didn't have the plot twists, and thrill rides the other two books possessed. However, in the end, this series did manage to possess me regardless. I just wish it would have gone out with more of a bang.

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2 Star Books that didn't live up to the hype!

Have you ever read a book and wondered, "What's wrong with me? Why am I the only one that didn't like this book?" Well, that's how I feel about these three. I'm not sure if it was because the reviews built them up so much, but I honestly don't understand where the rave reviews came from. They aren't bad books; I just didn't find them to be books that I'd recomend to other people. They were lacking. Give them a try if you must; they may be for you. However, you have been warned.