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Kick Push #2
Coast
One life-changing summer.
One boy.
The boy.
The boy who offered me safe touches and heart-stopping smiles - smiles he shared with his son.
We filled our days with porch-step kisses,
filled our ears with laughter,
filled our hearts with love.
Deep, soul-aching, desperate love.
But love is misleading.
It's an invisible, fleeting moment.
Somewhere between false adoration and pure hatred comes an emotion, a vulnerable need, a single desire.
It lives within the ones who miss it, who crave it,
who know better than to expect it.
Love is relentless.
Even when that love turns to hate, turns to loathing,
turns to pain.
Love should heal you.
But it can also break you.
Believe me, I know...
Because I'm Becca Owens - a broken girl...
...And he's Josh Warden - the boy who broke me.
One boy.
The boy.
The boy who offered me safe touches and heart-stopping smiles - smiles he shared with his son.
We filled our days with porch-step kisses,
filled our ears with laughter,
filled our hearts with love.
Deep, soul-aching, desperate love.
But love is misleading.
It's an invisible, fleeting moment.
Somewhere between false adoration and pure hatred comes an emotion, a vulnerable need, a single desire.
It lives within the ones who miss it, who crave it,
who know better than to expect it.
Love is relentless.
Even when that love turns to hate, turns to loathing,
turns to pain.
Love should heal you.
But it can also break you.
Believe me, I know...
Because I'm Becca Owens - a broken girl...
...And he's Josh Warden - the boy who broke me.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2016
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Jay McLean
42 books8,165 followersJay McLean is an international best-selling author and full-time reader, writer of New Adult and Young Adult romance, and skilled procrastinator. When she’s not doing any of those things, she can be found running after her three little boys, investing way too much time on True Crime Documentaries and binge-watching reality TV.
She writes what she loves to read, which are books that can make her laugh, make her hurt and make her feel.
Jay lives in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, in her dream home where music is loud and laughter is louder.
She writes what she loves to read, which are books that can make her laugh, make her hurt and make her feel.
Jay lives in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, in her dream home where music is loud and laughter is louder.
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May 31, 2016
5 stars!
Kick Push was at the very top of my favorites list of my 2015 reads. I’ve been on pins and needles waiting for this sequel, and when it showed up on my kindle, I had to take a day or two to prepare myself to read it. It was nervous. For Becca. For Josh. For Tommy. But I pulled it together and devoured it. What can I say about Coast? Jay McLean nailed it. I felt ALL the feels. I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I cried some more, and I loved it so hard. It was the perfect conclusion for this trio.
Josh Warden is one of my favorite heroes in the history of ever. I could spend this entire review sharing my love for this single dad. I adore him beyond words. Two events changed his life forever. The first was the birth of his son, Tommy. The second was meeting Becca…
Becca has had a tremendously difficult life, but she’s persevered. She’s strong. Stronger than ever before. Becca has goals and she works hard to achieve them. She’s a fantastic heroine. Her journey and life is heartbreaking at times, but I love watching her growth. Her story moves me and inspires me.
I would love to tell you that Josh and Becca’s journey was smooth sailing (God knows they deserve it to be) but I’d be lying. It was rough at times. They had to be their own people and I respected that. I loved that they were there for each other always when it mattered and with all the hardships and shared grief they clung to each other instead of letting it tear them apart. Becca and Josh belong together and I couldn’t imagine an ending where they weren't with one another.
As much as I love Josh and Becca- I have to shout out to the bestest character in the book. TOMMY! I love him so much! He is the sweetest kid and every scene he was in made my heart smile. When he I just melted. I also loved the relationship Becca’s dad Martin and Josh developed.
Just as Kick Push was an incredible and unforgettable read, Coast was too. Jay never ceases to amaze me with her beautiful, emotional stories and special characters. These are two of my favorite books and I would highly recommend them to all readers!
*Beta copy generously provided by Jay McLean in exchange for an honest review*
I’m Becca Owens- a broken girl. And he’s Josh Warden- the boy who broke me.
Kick Push was at the very top of my favorites list of my 2015 reads. I’ve been on pins and needles waiting for this sequel, and when it showed up on my kindle, I had to take a day or two to prepare myself to read it. It was nervous. For Becca. For Josh. For Tommy. But I pulled it together and devoured it. What can I say about Coast? Jay McLean nailed it. I felt ALL the feels. I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I cried some more, and I loved it so hard. It was the perfect conclusion for this trio.
Josh Warden is one of my favorite heroes in the history of ever. I could spend this entire review sharing my love for this single dad. I adore him beyond words. Two events changed his life forever. The first was the birth of his son, Tommy. The second was meeting Becca…
“I kicked, and I pushed, and for the past year, that’s all I’ve been doing because it didn’t feel the same and I knew in my heart that without her, I’d never be able to coast.”
Becca has had a tremendously difficult life, but she’s persevered. She’s strong. Stronger than ever before. Becca has goals and she works hard to achieve them. She’s a fantastic heroine. Her journey and life is heartbreaking at times, but I love watching her growth. Her story moves me and inspires me.
I would love to tell you that Josh and Becca’s journey was smooth sailing (God knows they deserve it to be) but I’d be lying. It was rough at times. They had to be their own people and I respected that. I loved that they were there for each other always when it mattered and with all the hardships and shared grief they clung to each other instead of letting it tear them apart. Becca and Josh belong together and I couldn’t imagine an ending where they weren't with one another.
“What if you were the land, and I were the sea? What if the coast we’d been searching for was us all along… living and existing together…”
As much as I love Josh and Becca- I have to shout out to the bestest character in the book. TOMMY! I love him so much! He is the sweetest kid and every scene he was in made my heart smile. When he I just melted. I also loved the relationship Becca’s dad Martin and Josh developed.
Just as Kick Push was an incredible and unforgettable read, Coast was too. Jay never ceases to amaze me with her beautiful, emotional stories and special characters. These are two of my favorite books and I would highly recommend them to all readers!
“I would love nothing more than to be your hero, Becca Owens.”
*Beta copy generously provided by Jay McLean in exchange for an honest review*
July 3, 2016
4.5 Stars!!
'Coast' is the second and final installment in Jay McLean’s duet series entitled 'Kick Push' and it was as good if not better (in my opinion), then the prequel. Jay delivered an equally heartwarming and heartbreaking tale that from the very first chapter it will make you feel. I enjoyed 'Kick Push', the first installment in the series, but I absolutely loved the continuation of Josh and Becca’s story. I cried and smiled with them, I rooted for them from the start and I fell in love with both with them (again) as the story unfolded.
If you already have read 'Kick Push' you already know that Becca has a tragic past. She’s still struggling with everything that happened with her, she’s still fighting her own demons. While Becca tries desperately to forget her past and find out who she is without Josh and his son, Tommy, our hero, Josh tries to raise his son as best as he can. Time passes…Becca focuses on her life and her future, focuses on building her strength instead of trying to find reasons to excuse her weakness. While she knows she has to do that on her own, she still thinking on Josh and Tommy.
Josh and Becca’s story was absolutely beautiful and so well written. I love this author’s writing style and her storytelling was as always very engrossing. I’m not gonna lie, this installment like I mentioned above was heartbreaking, but I loved every minute of it. I lived with these characters and I honestly experienced every single one of their emotion. Their road to happiness was full of ups and downs and I suffered with them as the story unfolded. Both of them had obstacles to overcome which I loved, because these two characters’ growth was fantastically done.
Once again, Josh was a wonderful hero. He won my heart with his love and kindness that he had not only for his son, but for Becca and other characters as well.
He was an amazing hero. I loved the way he loved Becca. His patience and consideration simply warmed my heart. I loved his loyalty to Becca and also how easily he understood that she needs to find herself. He was always there for Becca, supporting her no matter what and I loved him for that.
Becca’s journey broke my heart at times. She was such an inspiring heroine. I loved her strength and also her perseverance to be in control of her life and the fact that she worked hard to achieve her goals was admirable. Josh and Becca’s relationship development was really well done. I loved them together and I loved their devotion to each other.
Tommy, Josh’s little boy almost stole the show for me. Almost! He was pure and simple adorable and I adored his relationship with his father and also with Becca as the story unfolded.
All in all, 'Coast' was a great conclusion to Josh and Becca’s story. It was beautifully written, emotional with well developed, endearing characters and for sure will leave you with a huge smile on your face.
'Coast' is the second and final installment in Jay McLean’s duet series entitled 'Kick Push' and it was as good if not better (in my opinion), then the prequel. Jay delivered an equally heartwarming and heartbreaking tale that from the very first chapter it will make you feel. I enjoyed 'Kick Push', the first installment in the series, but I absolutely loved the continuation of Josh and Becca’s story. I cried and smiled with them, I rooted for them from the start and I fell in love with both with them (again) as the story unfolded.
“I’m Becca Owens- a broken girl. And he’s Josh Warden- the boy who broke me.”
If you already have read 'Kick Push' you already know that Becca has a tragic past. She’s still struggling with everything that happened with her, she’s still fighting her own demons. While Becca tries desperately to forget her past and find out who she is without Josh and his son, Tommy, our hero, Josh tries to raise his son as best as he can. Time passes…Becca focuses on her life and her future, focuses on building her strength instead of trying to find reasons to excuse her weakness. While she knows she has to do that on her own, she still thinking on Josh and Tommy.
“I hate him.
I love him.
I hate that I love him.”
“You know what the dictionary definition of coast is, Becs?”
I shake my head and face him.
“It’s where the land meets the sea.” He presses his lips to my temple. “What if you were the land, and I were the sea? What if the coast we’d been searching for was us all along… living and existing together…?”
Josh and Becca’s story was absolutely beautiful and so well written. I love this author’s writing style and her storytelling was as always very engrossing. I’m not gonna lie, this installment like I mentioned above was heartbreaking, but I loved every minute of it. I lived with these characters and I honestly experienced every single one of their emotion. Their road to happiness was full of ups and downs and I suffered with them as the story unfolded. Both of them had obstacles to overcome which I loved, because these two characters’ growth was fantastically done.
Once again, Josh was a wonderful hero. He won my heart with his love and kindness that he had not only for his son, but for Becca and other characters as well.
“The thing about Becca is simple. She’s like walking into a warm house when you’ve been out in the cold. You don’t realize how good it feels until you’re surrounded by it.”
He was an amazing hero. I loved the way he loved Becca. His patience and consideration simply warmed my heart. I loved his loyalty to Becca and also how easily he understood that she needs to find herself. He was always there for Becca, supporting her no matter what and I loved him for that.
“It wasn’t until I felt Josh’s love that I realized that even though I couldn’t speak, it didn’t mean I didn’t have a voice.”
Becca’s journey broke my heart at times. She was such an inspiring heroine. I loved her strength and also her perseverance to be in control of her life and the fact that she worked hard to achieve her goals was admirable. Josh and Becca’s relationship development was really well done. I loved them together and I loved their devotion to each other.
Tommy, Josh’s little boy almost stole the show for me. Almost! He was pure and simple adorable and I adored his relationship with his father and also with Becca as the story unfolded.
All in all, 'Coast' was a great conclusion to Josh and Becca’s story. It was beautifully written, emotional with well developed, endearing characters and for sure will leave you with a huge smile on your face.
June 10, 2016
Kick Push is one of my all time favorite books. I swear I still remember how I felt reading that story, I remember the excitement I felt at reading period. Because that book made me feel everything. It consumed my heart and mind. Then came the wait for the sequel. The wait to see where Becca, Josh and Tommy would end up.
I was equal parts nervous and excited to read Coast. I was dying for more Josh, Tommy and Becca, I love these three together. I also didn’t want the story to end, because I love these guys so freaking much. I don’t want to spoil anything because this story is a journey. It’s not just a love story between Josh and Becca.
Josh and Becca spent a few months together and in those moments a lot of brokenness was healed, but they both have so far to go. A lot of that growth isn’t necessarily together, but how do they choose to be apart when being together feels so right.
I swear this story broke me into a million and one pieces. I’ll admit I actually cried days later thinking about it. Real love isn’t easy and this is the perfect example of real love prevailing over all else, in all it’s ugliness it’s beautiful. I described this story to my sister tonight as epic and there isn’t really another way to put it.
If for some crazy reason you haven’t read Kick Push, I absolutely recommend it. This is the conclusion so there is no reason to wait, legit read this series!
I have the honor of beta reading Coast for Jay.
Teasers created by me with stock images purchased from depositphotos.
I was equal parts nervous and excited to read Coast. I was dying for more Josh, Tommy and Becca, I love these three together. I also didn’t want the story to end, because I love these guys so freaking much. I don’t want to spoil anything because this story is a journey. It’s not just a love story between Josh and Becca.
Josh and Becca spent a few months together and in those moments a lot of brokenness was healed, but they both have so far to go. A lot of that growth isn’t necessarily together, but how do they choose to be apart when being together feels so right.
She made me feel weightless, feel free, feel airborne. So I kicked, and I pushed, and for the past year, that’s all I’ve been doing because it didn’t feel the same and I knew in my heart that without her, I’d never be able to coast.
I swear this story broke me into a million and one pieces. I’ll admit I actually cried days later thinking about it. Real love isn’t easy and this is the perfect example of real love prevailing over all else, in all it’s ugliness it’s beautiful. I described this story to my sister tonight as epic and there isn’t really another way to put it.
If for some crazy reason you haven’t read Kick Push, I absolutely recommend it. This is the conclusion so there is no reason to wait, legit read this series!
I have the honor of beta reading Coast for Jay.
Teasers created by me with stock images purchased from depositphotos.
June 27, 2016
I’m Becca Owens – a broken girl. And he’s Josh Warden – the boy who broke me.I’ve always been a fan of Jay’s work, her quirky, authentic characters always manage to win me over – I feel like a know them. I experience their pain, their happiness, it's always so easy to immerse myself into the stories she creates.
And I realized…Picking up Coast and heading back into the world of Josh, Becca and Tommy, was a bit nerve-racking. Things for this couple have never been simple and at the end of Kick Push their future was uncertain. Josh, a young single father dealing with the struggles of fatherhood, and an unexpected loss, all the while Becca is constantly battling the demons of her past. I honestly had no idea what to expect of the conclusion of their story. I can say, Jay did not disappoint. There were tears, smiles, and laughter.
That the world was full of perfect things. And broken, faulty people.
"I would love nothing more than to be your hero, Becca Owens."I love that these two have obstacles to overcome, not only together but apart. Finding love doesn’t always wipe away the pain and ugliness of your past – and sometimes you need to figure out how to heal on your own. While these two experience personal growth, they are also there for each other during difficult times. Their love was a beautiful thing, I never questioned their feelings for one another, even if the road was bumpy at times. Add in the cutest kid ever, and Coast made for a wonderful read, full of heart.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
May 30, 2016
★★★★★ 5 Stars ★★★★★
As always when reading a sequel to a book that I absolutely adored, I get so nervous, my expectations are quite understandably high, and quite often I build things up in my head too much, which can often lead to disappointment. I wasn't sure what to expect, I fell in love with all three of the main characters in Kick, Push and all I wanted was to fall harder and feel stronger in this conclusion to their story.
Coast, is Becca's journey into adulthood after a childhood of neglect and abuse, and Jay McLean knocked this one out of the park, I bloody loved it, so much. I loved how Becca was determined to be a stronger person and try and live a normal life, she was such a broken person in book 1, and I was so happy that she made the choices she made, even though that meant she was never completely whole without Josh and Tommy in her life.
Josh - Oh my life, he was PERFECT, he was exactly what Becca needed, he was patient and loyal and despite his new found celebrity status, the most down to earth guy you could ever meet. And let's not forget little Tommy because he is just the cutest little boy who loves Becca with all his heart.
If you loved Kick, Push then I guarantee you will love Coast, it was definitely the best conclusion to Josh and Becca's tumultuous journey, it was an emotional read but one that leaves you with the biggest smile.
If you haven't started this duet yet, and you are a fan of the New Adult genre, then this book is definitely one to add to the pile.
Coast is part two of the Kick, Push duet, told in dual POV.
ARC gratefully received from the author in exchange for an honest review
Images featured in this review were created by me using stock images either purchased from deposit photo or from free stock sites.
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As always when reading a sequel to a book that I absolutely adored, I get so nervous, my expectations are quite understandably high, and quite often I build things up in my head too much, which can often lead to disappointment. I wasn't sure what to expect, I fell in love with all three of the main characters in Kick, Push and all I wanted was to fall harder and feel stronger in this conclusion to their story.
Coast, is Becca's journey into adulthood after a childhood of neglect and abuse, and Jay McLean knocked this one out of the park, I bloody loved it, so much. I loved how Becca was determined to be a stronger person and try and live a normal life, she was such a broken person in book 1, and I was so happy that she made the choices she made, even though that meant she was never completely whole without Josh and Tommy in her life.
"But I fail. Because I’m Becca Owens—a broken girl. And he’s Josh Warden—the boy who broke me."
Josh - Oh my life, he was PERFECT, he was exactly what Becca needed, he was patient and loyal and despite his new found celebrity status, the most down to earth guy you could ever meet. And let's not forget little Tommy because he is just the cutest little boy who loves Becca with all his heart.
"If I am the land, and Josh is the sea, Tommy is the shore that completes us."
If you loved Kick, Push then I guarantee you will love Coast, it was definitely the best conclusion to Josh and Becca's tumultuous journey, it was an emotional read but one that leaves you with the biggest smile.
If you haven't started this duet yet, and you are a fan of the New Adult genre, then this book is definitely one to add to the pile.
Coast is part two of the Kick, Push duet, told in dual POV.
ARC gratefully received from the author in exchange for an honest review
Images featured in this review were created by me using stock images either purchased from deposit photo or from free stock sites.
June 8, 2016
5++++ Firetrucking Coasting Stars
Oh boy this book is EVERYTHING everything… I fell in love with these characters back in Kick Push last year and have been waiting for months for this. I can also tell you I was nervous about this book because at the end of Kick Push I was left somewhat exhausted, all for the right reasons…
But this story gripped me from the beginning and was everything I wanted and needed this read to be.
Minor Spoilers for Kick Push but not many, just want to clarify I need to skim parts to review this book.
So what’s it about?
I’ll tell you know this book is Becca’s story seriously this girl learnt how to live, breathe and be herself. She held her head high and truly breathed. When I started this story although at moments were heartbreakingly beautiful her strength shone through, and I could see what a unique character and strong girl she was. Let’s say this though, to begin with she’s still living with that pain, missing her soul Josh and her best buddy Tommy. Yet here she was living with her dad, making friends, studying, writing and going too all her therapies that were helping herself. She was making a LIFE for HER, BREATHING.
Josh is being a Dad, and also travelling the world, skating and going through the motions… He is living but maybe not Coasting and truly breathing. And then Becca starts to tackle her fears and see Josh again, interview him and so things develop and they start again.
My thoughts
This is a slow built story about a girl who has had a neglectful and abusive upbringing so she grows up in this story, seriously she truly comes out of herself. No longer do you see the timid young quiet girl but a Woman a woman that is the heart of both Josh and Tommy’s souls. Unity is what this book is about, family and friendships.
I will also say some topics in this story hit home to me and so it was more of an emotional love story for me. But not always in the sense of two people who are meant to be together. But about a FAMILY a beautiful loving and STRONG family. About friendships and mmm I sobbed into the wee hours of last night because of happiness, elation, unity and because of a Dad and a Son. Also because a girl made a life for herself and became the Heart and soul of her family.
I will truly never forget this read and I will absolutely read Jays books again.
This is the follow up to Kick, Push and needs to be read after that.
Enjoy, Hugs Xoxo
Arc gratefully exchanged for an honest review
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Oh boy this book is EVERYTHING everything… I fell in love with these characters back in Kick Push last year and have been waiting for months for this. I can also tell you I was nervous about this book because at the end of Kick Push I was left somewhat exhausted, all for the right reasons…
But this story gripped me from the beginning and was everything I wanted and needed this read to be.
Minor Spoilers for Kick Push but not many, just want to clarify I need to skim parts to review this book.
So what’s it about?
I’ll tell you know this book is Becca’s story seriously this girl learnt how to live, breathe and be herself. She held her head high and truly breathed. When I started this story although at moments were heartbreakingly beautiful her strength shone through, and I could see what a unique character and strong girl she was. Let’s say this though, to begin with she’s still living with that pain, missing her soul Josh and her best buddy Tommy. Yet here she was living with her dad, making friends, studying, writing and going too all her therapies that were helping herself. She was making a LIFE for HER, BREATHING.
Josh is being a Dad, and also travelling the world, skating and going through the motions… He is living but maybe not Coasting and truly breathing. And then Becca starts to tackle her fears and see Josh again, interview him and so things develop and they start again.
My thoughts
This is a slow built story about a girl who has had a neglectful and abusive upbringing so she grows up in this story, seriously she truly comes out of herself. No longer do you see the timid young quiet girl but a Woman a woman that is the heart of both Josh and Tommy’s souls. Unity is what this book is about, family and friendships.
I will also say some topics in this story hit home to me and so it was more of an emotional love story for me. But not always in the sense of two people who are meant to be together. But about a FAMILY a beautiful loving and STRONG family. About friendships and mmm I sobbed into the wee hours of last night because of happiness, elation, unity and because of a Dad and a Son. Also because a girl made a life for herself and became the Heart and soul of her family.
I will truly never forget this read and I will absolutely read Jays books again.
This is the follow up to Kick, Push and needs to be read after that.
Enjoy, Hugs Xoxo
Arc gratefully exchanged for an honest review
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October 13, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Book 2 of 2 from Kick, Push series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
After walking away from everything she loved, Becca Owens focused on living her life. As a college student, she spent her time with activities to keep herself busy. Still, her life was empty until she reconnected with her past.
Josh Warden was living his dream. As a popular pro skater, he lived a lonely life between hotel rooms. Even with his family and friends around, he never felt complete until Becca was back in his life. But both of them needed to learn to adapt to the inevitable changes that happened around them.
I love book 1 Kick, Push, but somehow I kept pushing this one back. I'm glad I finally Coast to the finish line :p
I absolutely love Josh in previous book. His life did a complete 180, achieving dreams he was previously forced to abandon. I'm happy that with all that he was still the same responsible yet vulnerable man.
I like how Becca was doing things that made her happy. She still struggled from time to time but she found a purpose in pursuing what made her happy.
Of course Tommy as adorable as ever. However I do think some parts he was acting too old for his age.
As for the story, it wasn't sad like in book 1, but I still enjoyed getting back to characters I know and love, in addition to new entertaining characters.
Coast is the conclusion to the series about healing and pursuing dreams. The story was heartwarming with bursts of lighthearted moments.
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Type: Book 2 of 2 from Kick, Push series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
After walking away from everything she loved, Becca Owens focused on living her life. As a college student, she spent her time with activities to keep herself busy. Still, her life was empty until she reconnected with her past.
Josh Warden was living his dream. As a popular pro skater, he lived a lonely life between hotel rooms. Even with his family and friends around, he never felt complete until Becca was back in his life. But both of them needed to learn to adapt to the inevitable changes that happened around them.
I love book 1 Kick, Push, but somehow I kept pushing this one back. I'm glad I finally Coast to the finish line :p
My heart beating wildly for a boy who has no idea that even from a distance, even through his secrets, he’s finding a way to heal me.
I absolutely love Josh in previous book. His life did a complete 180, achieving dreams he was previously forced to abandon. I'm happy that with all that he was still the same responsible yet vulnerable man.
"Because it’s not fair that you should have to love me broken, especially when I can never make you whole.”
I like how Becca was doing things that made her happy. She still struggled from time to time but she found a purpose in pursuing what made her happy.
Of course Tommy as adorable as ever. However I do think some parts he was acting too old for his age.
As for the story, it wasn't sad like in book 1, but I still enjoyed getting back to characters I know and love, in addition to new entertaining characters.
Coast is the conclusion to the series about healing and pursuing dreams. The story was heartwarming with bursts of lighthearted moments.
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Step 1) lay down on the floor
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Step 1) lay down on the floor
Step 2) cry
June 7, 2016
5 STAR READ!
Not even sure how to adequately put in to words exactly how much I loved Coast. It was an emotional yet fulfilling ride to experience as these two characters find themselves in love and together once again. Time has passed between the end of Kick Push and the start of Coast. When the book begins we learn both Josh and Becca have been living separate lives for some time now. In spite of that their lives still manage to collide.
Joshua Warden
When I think about Josh... I think loving father, I think four wheels spinning on concrete, I think giver, I think kisses on porch steps.
I love when Josh would reflect on his love for Becca because his description held it with a comparison to his other love which is skate boarding. Josh was always a provider; I mean being a single dad solidified that. However in Coast his finances are in a much different place and how he handled that just made me love him even more.
Becca Owens
When I think about Becca... I think photography, I think cordy, I think bucket list, I think school paper, I think views of emeralds.
M Y B E C C A
There's this poignant scene where Becca describes what MY means to her and it literally stole my breath away. I just....GAH. It was beyond words. You gotta read it.
The writing
The story is told from dual points of view, both Becca and Josh. Honestly, the strong writing hand of Jay McLean exceeded my expectations which is not something that occurs for me often. I could easily say she is my fave New Adult romance author. As I'm convinced her writing is tailored to my taste buds and that's not something you find often as an avid reader. Coast is raw, heartfelt, has great displays of character growth, it also delves into the trenches with internal conflicts faced by the two main characters that will surely touch the hearts of readers.
Coast is a five star read that I absolutely LOVED!
I loved it because she told me a story I could not guess, nothing in it felt predictable. I loved it because there were bits that seemed poetic. I loved it because it was intense, whether the tone was happy or sad. I loved it because I was truly invested in these characters.
Series: Yes, this is book 2 in The Kick Push series.
Recommendation: Yes, I recommend this book series to all New Adult Romance lovers.
Plot/Storyline: Strong, will hold your attention and tug at your heart
Writing: Strong, raw and beautiful
Steam Factor: 1-10 I rate Coast a solid 7, Medium heat. Definitely has moments that sizzle.
Not even sure how to adequately put in to words exactly how much I loved Coast. It was an emotional yet fulfilling ride to experience as these two characters find themselves in love and together once again. Time has passed between the end of Kick Push and the start of Coast. When the book begins we learn both Josh and Becca have been living separate lives for some time now. In spite of that their lives still manage to collide.
Joshua Warden
“I met a girl with raven dark hair and eyes the color of emeralds. I came into her life with an insecure past, and she came into mine with a tortured one. My future was set, and hers was uncertain, but at the time, it didn’t matter.
When I think about Josh... I think loving father, I think four wheels spinning on concrete, I think giver, I think kisses on porch steps.
"She made me feel weightless, feel free, feel airborne."
I love when Josh would reflect on his love for Becca because his description held it with a comparison to his other love which is skate boarding. Josh was always a provider; I mean being a single dad solidified that. However in Coast his finances are in a much different place and how he handled that just made me love him even more.
Becca Owens
“If you want to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph.” -Unknown
When I think about Becca... I think photography, I think cordy, I think bucket list, I think school paper, I think views of emeralds.
M Y B E C C A
There's this poignant scene where Becca describes what MY means to her and it literally stole my breath away. I just....GAH. It was beyond words. You gotta read it.
The writing
The story is told from dual points of view, both Becca and Josh. Honestly, the strong writing hand of Jay McLean exceeded my expectations which is not something that occurs for me often. I could easily say she is my fave New Adult romance author. As I'm convinced her writing is tailored to my taste buds and that's not something you find often as an avid reader. Coast is raw, heartfelt, has great displays of character growth, it also delves into the trenches with internal conflicts faced by the two main characters that will surely touch the hearts of readers.
Coast is a five star read that I absolutely LOVED!
I loved it because she told me a story I could not guess, nothing in it felt predictable. I loved it because there were bits that seemed poetic. I loved it because it was intense, whether the tone was happy or sad. I loved it because I was truly invested in these characters.
Series: Yes, this is book 2 in The Kick Push series.
Recommendation: Yes, I recommend this book series to all New Adult Romance lovers.
Plot/Storyline: Strong, will hold your attention and tug at your heart
Writing: Strong, raw and beautiful
Steam Factor: 1-10 I rate Coast a solid 7, Medium heat. Definitely has moments that sizzle.
January 6, 2020
*****FIVE STARS*****
This one just about killed me with the unrelenting angst, but I LOVED it!!
This one just about killed me with the unrelenting angst, but I LOVED it!!
June 8, 2016
It is no secret that I fan-girl all over Jay McLean! It’s not because I belong to a group or the fact that I have actually met and spent time with her. It is simply because I get what I want and love the most written in the pages of her books. I love when a romance is profound. I love reading a tale of coming of age with all the angst and moments of finding oneself. I especially love clever writing and genius humor that is dispersed with memorable one-liners even in the harshest of circumstances. This is what I get in any of Jay McLean’s books. Going into Coast, I thought I was prepared…
I will admit that after reading Kick Push, I actually found a character that wasn’t a great one for me. It was my hardest of all McLean books to “fall” in love with. All of the aforementioned faves were present, along with the addition of a fabulously sweet little boy who could steal anyone’s heart. Perhaps it was a “me thing” but Josh Warden needed to redeem himself. I needed his character to win me over as so many of the McLean men of the past. His story with a mute girl with sad emerald eyes left me hanging in a pit of angst and loss. At the conclusion of the book, I had no idea if I could Kick and Push myself into Coast…but I knew McLean…I had no doubts she could bring it.
The story of Josh Warden and Becca Owens is a slow developing love built on trust…a true friends to lovers tale if I must. There is so much strength in finding new friendships and creating a circle of love. Josh and his son Tommy were doing the best they could guided by the saving hands of Chazarae. When her granddaughter needed saving it would be those two young men to step up. Along with love comes fear and so many intense feelings. One wrong move…one wrong word spoken…everything would be lost. How can an already shattered heart survive more trauma? Finally…it is time to COAST! Becca and Josh were bound by a common thread that time or distance could not sever. Just as strong as the initial lock of yes, their hearts would beat and their lungs would expand when it would be right. Josh Warden is no longer a lost boy. Becca Owens is no longer a broken girl. Together they would have to determine if the beauty and pleasure that comes from LOVE is true…or more importantly worthwhile. Will they continue to just exist? Will they continue to gasp for the air they both need?
Just pages into Coast I knew this book was going to be different. I knew that the author already created a great, profound love but I also knew that anything worth having would require a fight to keep it. So while many may see this as a second chance love story with a long tedious road, I found it to be so much more. Coast was the maturing of a father, or perhaps two. It was the strength of a broken woman to finally live. It was the push to take each day and make it worthwhile. It was a love story that had no time limits and no boundaries. It was acknowledging past mistakes. It was reconciling present feelings. It was the anticipation of future promises. So yes, once again a Jay McLean book, while fictional, was perhaps a lesson in life and love for anyone who takes the time to read it! xoxo
I will admit that after reading Kick Push, I actually found a character that wasn’t a great one for me. It was my hardest of all McLean books to “fall” in love with. All of the aforementioned faves were present, along with the addition of a fabulously sweet little boy who could steal anyone’s heart. Perhaps it was a “me thing” but Josh Warden needed to redeem himself. I needed his character to win me over as so many of the McLean men of the past. His story with a mute girl with sad emerald eyes left me hanging in a pit of angst and loss. At the conclusion of the book, I had no idea if I could Kick and Push myself into Coast…but I knew McLean…I had no doubts she could bring it.
The story of Josh Warden and Becca Owens is a slow developing love built on trust…a true friends to lovers tale if I must. There is so much strength in finding new friendships and creating a circle of love. Josh and his son Tommy were doing the best they could guided by the saving hands of Chazarae. When her granddaughter needed saving it would be those two young men to step up. Along with love comes fear and so many intense feelings. One wrong move…one wrong word spoken…everything would be lost. How can an already shattered heart survive more trauma? Finally…it is time to COAST! Becca and Josh were bound by a common thread that time or distance could not sever. Just as strong as the initial lock of yes, their hearts would beat and their lungs would expand when it would be right. Josh Warden is no longer a lost boy. Becca Owens is no longer a broken girl. Together they would have to determine if the beauty and pleasure that comes from LOVE is true…or more importantly worthwhile. Will they continue to just exist? Will they continue to gasp for the air they both need?
Just pages into Coast I knew this book was going to be different. I knew that the author already created a great, profound love but I also knew that anything worth having would require a fight to keep it. So while many may see this as a second chance love story with a long tedious road, I found it to be so much more. Coast was the maturing of a father, or perhaps two. It was the strength of a broken woman to finally live. It was the push to take each day and make it worthwhile. It was a love story that had no time limits and no boundaries. It was acknowledging past mistakes. It was reconciling present feelings. It was the anticipation of future promises. So yes, once again a Jay McLean book, while fictional, was perhaps a lesson in life and love for anyone who takes the time to read it! xoxo
February 3, 2018
*Spoilers from Kick, Push present within review*
4.5 stars...
Even though it took me nearly two weeks to read this, whereas I finished Kick, Push in one day, I still loved this one. Honestly, I did get stuck around the middle because one, Becca and Josh were being a little flaky in what they wanted and two, I wish they would have come back into each other's lives willingly rather than by a circumstance. But in the end, between how much I love these characters, the superb writing, and the awesome conclusion, those two things were easy to overlook.
This begins where the epilogue in Kick, Push left off, with Becca and Josh seeing each other for the first time in a year. I typically don't like separations, but when it makes sense, like it did here, it's hard to be annoyed by them. Becca was obviously in a very difficult place after she tried to kill herself and I think she needed time alone to sort through everything from her past. When Becca started her relationship with Josh, she had yet to deal with her mother's abuse or realize how this abuse warped her perception of love. But she eventually learn to stand up from herself,
"I don't deserve the way you're talking to me right now. You're trying to make me feel guilty or apologize for something, when I haven't done anything wrong."And I loved to watch this development in her. She focused on school and building her strength, and even though she didn't want to ask for help, she eventually accepted it.
"So, Josh Warden... will you save me? Take care of me?"I personally don't think there's anything wrong with letting someone take care of you. If you know you can survive on your own, but you choose to let someone provide you, I don't see anything wrong with it. Becca wanted to focus on her art and she eventually came to see that relying on Josh didn't weaken her or make her less successful.
He kisses me gently, his lips warm against the frigid air. "I would love nothing more than to be your hero, Becca Owens."
But Becca wasn't the only one who had things to work through. Josh has to come to term with some of his mistakes that led Becca to her attempted suicide. I love that he doesn't try to blame anyone else, he owns his mistake and he learns from it. And when a similar situation arises, he steps up in a way he couldn't the first time.
"I know better than anyone that it's not worth losing control of your actions, control of yourself, just to hold it all inside and one day explode, destroying everything that mattered to you."He was a kid himself when this all started, and like with Becca, Jay did a tremendous job of developing his character. And just like the first novel, I'm still claiming Josh as mine ;) I mean, how am I not going to fall more in love with him when he says things like this...
These are text messages he sends to Becca:
Josh: Look. I’m just going to be honest here. I’ve been out in the driveway nailing trick after trick for over an hour trying to get your attention. I’ve even treated your grams’s porch steps as if they were the gnarliest three-stair I’ve ever ripped. I know you’re heading off early tomorrow, so I’m working against the clock, but are you planning on coming out and kissing me any time soon? Or should I just stab myself in the chest, rip out my heart, and leave it out in the open?And then when he's asked about why he didn't have any relationships during their separation:
Josh: Stupid autocorrect.
Josh: What I meant to say was *hi.*
Josh: So hi.
"You must have the strength of a thousand men, Josh."Again, I never stood a chance. He's one of the best characters I've ever read <3
I look at him, my heart in my throat. "Or the weakness of one."
In the end, both they were both dealing with unresolved issues that made them a very unstable couple. And if there was ever a story that depicted meeting the right person at the wrong time, it would be this duet.
While being separated sucked, I don't see how they would have lasted any other way, and despite the fact that they originally came back into each other's lives circumstantially, I do believe they would have naturally found their way back to one another. They were both miserable apart, even though the rest of their lives were going exactly the way they wanted them to.
I've never been happier for a couple to get their HEA. If you've read Kick, Push, this is a must-read conclusion, and if you haven't, then GET ON THAT SHIT ;)
As always, here's some of my favorite quotes <3
"But there's a reason why skaters skate. Why we bust a trick fifty times just to nail it once. Why we suffer broken bones and bruises and scrapes over and over. It’s all in our heads. We deceive our minds into believing that there is no pain. That's when the adrenaline kicks in. And the adrenaline is what we live for. We fall. We get back up. We kick. We push. Again and again. Because the joy of success is greater than the depression of failure."
"Sometimes it's important to fall and stay down for a while to appreciate why it's so important to get back up."
"Just because there’s no dance floor or music, doesn’t mean we can’t dance, Becca."
"Josh: You hope for a better tomorrow.
Becca: And if it doesn’t come?
Josh: Then you cherish a greater yesterday."
"My grandmother believed in fate, believed in faith and in God, and even though she believed in His purpose, that didn’t mean she didn’t question it."This one is so simple, but it was beautiful in it's simplicity:
"Josh stares at me.And my favorite, maybe of all time:
I stare at him.
He blows out a breath.
I inhale one."
"In all ways and for always."
Safety:
Closure:
June 26, 2016
4 ★'s
The ending of Kick, Push was really hard to take...it had me wondering how Josh and Becca could make it through all that. And as much as I was hoping for a HEA for them, you just never know what authors will do.
But...the beginning of this book gives us hope. Becca has a list of "fears"...sort of like a bucket list and she's working on crossing them off with help from her Dad. One of them is seeing Josh again but she does it and it's hard and wonderful all at the same time...for both of them.
Thankfully, Josh is not willing to just let things go and shows up at her house the next day. I really loved seeing this more mature side of him...he's growing up and it shows.
The hard part about this is that they both live in different states so a lot of time passes before they get to see each other again. But when they do, it's usually pretty sweet.
I liked that Becca was getting help through several avenues...it was much needed. I wasn't really crazy about a certain someone but I did like the help he gave her.
The best part ~as always~ was Tommy! He is just so precious...even as angry Tommy. And naturally, I loved how he always said "my Becca"....it just melts your heart!
Unfortunately, there's some drama of the worse kind. I just hate all that happened. It does cause everyone to take a few steps back but at least they're able to put a positive spin on things.
And the ending was pretty amazing...Josh did really well. If you enjoyed Kick, Push, you don't want to miss this one!
The ending of Kick, Push was really hard to take...it had me wondering how Josh and Becca could make it through all that. And as much as I was hoping for a HEA for them, you just never know what authors will do.
But...the beginning of this book gives us hope. Becca has a list of "fears"...sort of like a bucket list and she's working on crossing them off with help from her Dad. One of them is seeing Josh again but she does it and it's hard and wonderful all at the same time...for both of them.
Thankfully, Josh is not willing to just let things go and shows up at her house the next day. I really loved seeing this more mature side of him...he's growing up and it shows.
The hard part about this is that they both live in different states so a lot of time passes before they get to see each other again. But when they do, it's usually pretty sweet.
I liked that Becca was getting help through several avenues...it was much needed. I wasn't really crazy about a certain someone but I did like the help he gave her.
The best part ~as always~ was Tommy! He is just so precious...even as angry Tommy. And naturally, I loved how he always said "my Becca"....it just melts your heart!
Unfortunately, there's some drama of the worse kind. I just hate all that happened. It does cause everyone to take a few steps back but at least they're able to put a positive spin on things.
And the ending was pretty amazing...Josh did really well. If you enjoyed Kick, Push, you don't want to miss this one!
June 20, 2016
FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW!!!
This was good not as good as book one but I really enjoyed it a lot. I felt it was needed if you've read book one you'll understand why this one was much needed. Still laughed and loved every single one of the characters!!
One life-changing summer.
One boy.
The boy.
The boy who offered me safe touches and heart-stopping smiles - smiles he shared with his son.
We filled our days with porch-step kisses,
filled our ears with laughter,
filled our hearts with love.
Deep, soul-aching, desperate love.
But love is misleading.
It's an invisible, fleeting moment.
Somewhere between false adoration and pure hatred comes an emotion, a vulnerable need, a single desire.
It lives within the ones who miss it, who crave it,
who know better than to expect it.
Love is relentless.
Even when that love turns to hate, turns to loathing,
turns to pain.
Love should heal you.
But it can also break you.
Believe me, I know...
Because I'm Becca Owens - a broken girl...
...And he's Josh Warden - the boy who broke me.
Book Order Series:
This was good not as good as book one but I really enjoyed it a lot. I felt it was needed if you've read book one you'll understand why this one was much needed. Still laughed and loved every single one of the characters!!
One life-changing summer.
One boy.
The boy.
The boy who offered me safe touches and heart-stopping smiles - smiles he shared with his son.
We filled our days with porch-step kisses,
filled our ears with laughter,
filled our hearts with love.
Deep, soul-aching, desperate love.
But love is misleading.
It's an invisible, fleeting moment.
Somewhere between false adoration and pure hatred comes an emotion, a vulnerable need, a single desire.
It lives within the ones who miss it, who crave it,
who know better than to expect it.
Love is relentless.
Even when that love turns to hate, turns to loathing,
turns to pain.
Love should heal you.
But it can also break you.
Believe me, I know...
Because I'm Becca Owens - a broken girl...
...And he's Josh Warden - the boy who broke me.
Book Order Series:
June 21, 2019
With Coast, Jay McLean not only delivered an emotionally satisfying conclusion to the Kick Push duet, she got me to forgive Becca. I know right? Who woulda thunk?! But it happened. I actually fought tears this time and the fact that Becca was able to draw
ANY
emotion from me,
AT ALL,
is just a testament to not only how incredibly talented this author is, but to the beauty of this story.
Obviously Josh and Tommy stole the show for me, once again. Josh as a man alone... incredible. With his son... phenomenal. Together, they made my heart sing! For most of this duet, I just wanted Josh to move on. I wanted him to stop being pathetic over Becca. She continued to give him nothing, everyone blamed him for her mental instability (like c'mon, are you serious?), and she made him feel bad. No one puts Josh in the corner! But I got it. She owned him. So I ended up begging this messed up character named Becca to get her ish together. To stop making me hate her guts. Stop torturing the best thing that ever happened to her. And stop making this amazing man feel unworthy when you're the one not truly worthy of him. There! I said it! And when it finally happened... bliss.
I will always be a fan of this author. The fact that she took me through the emotional wringer with the angst of this story only makes me adore her all the more.
Reading Updates:
★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩
Okay, I finally DIDN'T hate Becca at like 60% in. It was so hard to give this chick a chance. The struggle was so freaking real. Now don't get crazy... I still don't love her and NEVER will, but at least I'm not spitting venom every time I see her name in print.
★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩
Rob shakes his head. "Don't be an asshole, okay? You're not the only one who went through what you guys did. In fact, she had it worse. Have you even stopped to think how brave it is for her to be here right now? She's come back to a place that's caused her pain and grief and enough suffering to last a lifetime. Maybe try not making it about you this time and -"
"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?"
He raises his hands in surrender. "I didn't mean it like that. I just..." He sighs. "I like Becca. She's a good girl. And she was good to you and she loved Tommy -"
"Don't," I cut in, my tone flat.
And THIS is why I hate Becca and EVERYONE who defends her shit. WTF?! SHE suffered? What about Josh??? And why does Josh just accept this shit? Please let him find a girl after this bitch flaunted her new man in his face MULTIPLE times. Please get over her. Please find someone worthy of you. Because SHE is not!!
If I am the land, and Josh is the sea, Tommy is the shore that completes us.
Obviously Josh and Tommy stole the show for me, once again. Josh as a man alone... incredible. With his son... phenomenal. Together, they made my heart sing! For most of this duet, I just wanted Josh to move on. I wanted him to stop being pathetic over Becca. She continued to give him nothing, everyone blamed him for her mental instability (like c'mon, are you serious?), and she made him feel bad. No one puts Josh in the corner! But I got it. She owned him. So I ended up begging this messed up character named Becca to get her ish together. To stop making me hate her guts. Stop torturing the best thing that ever happened to her. And stop making this amazing man feel unworthy when you're the one not truly worthy of him. There! I said it! And when it finally happened... bliss.
I will always be a fan of this author. The fact that she took me through the emotional wringer with the angst of this story only makes me adore her all the more.
Reading Updates:
★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩
Okay, I finally DIDN'T hate Becca at like 60% in. It was so hard to give this chick a chance. The struggle was so freaking real. Now don't get crazy... I still don't love her and NEVER will, but at least I'm not spitting venom every time I see her name in print.
★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩
Rob shakes his head. "Don't be an asshole, okay? You're not the only one who went through what you guys did. In fact, she had it worse. Have you even stopped to think how brave it is for her to be here right now? She's come back to a place that's caused her pain and grief and enough suffering to last a lifetime. Maybe try not making it about you this time and -"
"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?"
He raises his hands in surrender. "I didn't mean it like that. I just..." He sighs. "I like Becca. She's a good girl. And she was good to you and she loved Tommy -"
"Don't," I cut in, my tone flat.
And THIS is why I hate Becca and EVERYONE who defends her shit. WTF?! SHE suffered? What about Josh??? And why does Josh just accept this shit? Please let him find a girl after this bitch flaunted her new man in his face MULTIPLE times. Please get over her. Please find someone worthy of you. Because SHE is not!!
September 12, 2017
It is no secret that I am a big Jay McLean fan. So how the fuck did I forget about this book !?
I read book 1, "Kick, Push" a long time ago and I absolutely loved it. Somehow though, book 2 slipped into the GR cracks of my mile long TBR list.
I'm glad I can inform you that I have fixed this grave mistake !!
This book is the second installment of the "Duet" series and takes us back to Becca, Josh and Tommy ;) Things were kind of left open in the last book, and I was very curious to find out what the author had in store for the three of them.
To say this book was easier to read than book 1, would be a lie. This book is just as emotional, if not more so, than the previous book.
Becca is still struggling with everything she has been through in her past. She is going to class, working and has a lot of therepy sessions. She is trying to move on... but how do you move on, when you've left a part of yourself behind.
Josh isn't doing that much better. All he lives for is his son and skating and even skating doesn't bring him the joy it used to... not with half of his heart missing.
Circumstances bring these two back together again... but their journey is not an easy one. I laughed.. I cried and I even got frustrated a couple of times. These two have a lot to overcome...especially Becca. Josh however, is the perfect hero slay her demons. He was sweet and patient, and let's not forget he comes with an awesome son who stole the show on more than one occasion. High five for Tommy !!
I think this was the perfect HEA for this couple. I closed the book with a big smile on my face. This may also have been because of the extra epilogue in Tommy's pov...shich made me laugh my ass off. What an amazing kid !!
I am happy to have finally finished this series. This couple once again proves why Jay McLean is one of my favorite authors !!
"If I am the land, and Josh is the sea, Tommy is the shore that completes us."
Highly recommended series !!
June 20, 2016
3.5 -
Anything is possible...
Stars!
Coast picks up Josh and Becca’s story a year or so along from Kick, Push you need to have read this book to understand the depth of everything that this couple went through in that half of their story, to get why a lot of what happens in Coast is necessary to their coming together again as a couple as the book progresses.
That Said although I enjoyed Coast it felt a lot more dragged out compared to its predecessor. I read that in one sitting, it took me a few days to get through this one. Plenty of drama and angst as to be expected with how things were left after Kick, Push and again the author kept it pretty well balanced so it didn’t err over into over-the-top territory, but there were points where it just felt a little like walking through molasses.
Still a great ending for this couple, especially after everything they have already been though, and what they go through as the story progresses through this book, and I loved seeing Tommy grown up through their story as well.
If I am the land,
And Josh is the sea,
Tommy is the shore that completes us.
Coast picks up Josh and Becca’s story a year or so along from Kick, Push you need to have read this book to understand the depth of everything that this couple went through in that half of their story, to get why a lot of what happens in Coast is necessary to their coming together again as a couple as the book progresses.
That Said although I enjoyed Coast it felt a lot more dragged out compared to its predecessor. I read that in one sitting, it took me a few days to get through this one. Plenty of drama and angst as to be expected with how things were left after Kick, Push and again the author kept it pretty well balanced so it didn’t err over into over-the-top territory, but there were points where it just felt a little like walking through molasses.
Still a great ending for this couple, especially after everything they have already been though, and what they go through as the story progresses through this book, and I loved seeing Tommy grown up through their story as well.
If I am the land,
And Josh is the sea,
Tommy is the shore that completes us.
June 9, 2016
Without Josh providing the laugh out loud moments and Tommy melting my heart with his sweetness, this probably wouldn't have been as enjoyable for me. They were definitely the saving grace in this scenario and bumped this read up to four stars. Part of the reason why I couldn't fully enjoy this as much as I wanted to is Becca. She had me kind of annoyed and confused. I didn't really get a sense of when her convictions changed. At the beginning of the book, she is so adamant. So, what happened? When exactly did it become okay to Did I miss something? The Chaz storyline also wasn't something that I could really embrace. I just don't feel like it added anything to their love story. Even with those complaints, I can't deny the moments I got teary eyed or the moments Josh made me smile. I completely appreciated him and his perfection as a book boyfriend!
January 8, 2017
3.75 -I coasted ok through this one- Stars
Continuing this book straight after reading the greatness that was Kick, Push, I had HUGE expectations for this one. And that was probably where I shot myself in my own foot...
I liked this book, I really did. I just didn't like it as much as book #1. I didn't enjoy the storyline as much. I didn't like the h and her push/pull head games as much. The pacing was slower than book #1 (not that, that's a bad thing, but it didn't compel my excitement as much).
Still, because this was the follow-up, conclusion to a wonderful and amazing premise, I gotta give serious props to the author for keeping me invested in this story till the very end.
Told in dual POV, with a HEA. A definite must-read for those who have already read book #1. Unfortunately, this won't be joining it's predecessor on my favourites shelf, but I do recommend for those who love their sadder books, with a twist of cuteness; to pick this wonderfully written duet and see what you think.
Continuing this book straight after reading the greatness that was Kick, Push, I had HUGE expectations for this one. And that was probably where I shot myself in my own foot...
I liked this book, I really did. I just didn't like it as much as book #1. I didn't enjoy the storyline as much. I didn't like the h and her push/pull head games as much. The pacing was slower than book #1 (not that, that's a bad thing, but it didn't compel my excitement as much).
Still, because this was the follow-up, conclusion to a wonderful and amazing premise, I gotta give serious props to the author for keeping me invested in this story till the very end.
Told in dual POV, with a HEA. A definite must-read for those who have already read book #1. Unfortunately, this won't be joining it's predecessor on my favourites shelf, but I do recommend for those who love their sadder books, with a twist of cuteness; to pick this wonderfully written duet and see what you think.
July 18, 2016
Ok, so I read Kick Push earlier this year when I was reading Christy's 2015 favorites list. I had never read one of Jay McLean's books before, but I immediately fell in love with Josh and Tommy. When I got to the end of that book and I wanted more. I was very anxious for the rest of their story and now I've finally got it. I loved it!
"I’m Becca Owens—a broken girl. And he’s Josh Warden—the boy who broke me."
Becca has a troubled past and is struggling to deal with it. She's moved in with her dad, attending college and going to therapy. She's made a list of fears that she's working through. Seeing Josh again is on the list, but she goes to interview him for her college paper.
"She’ll always be his girl. Even if she has no idea she is."
Josh is a pro skater now. Being a pro skater has allowed him to travel all over the world. On the outside it would seem like he's got it made, but he's just been going through the motions. What he really wanted, he couldn't have, but when Becca comes back into his life neither one of them can deny the feelings they still have for one another.
I'm so glad that they didn't end up getting back together right away. They both still had a lot of growing up and healing to do and they needed to do that separately first. It definitely helped to put things in perspective in the long run.
"We loved in ways that can’t be explained, hurt in ways that can’t be justified."
But once again, Tommy stole my heart. Tommy, oh I love that kid. He was so great. He showed out like any kid would when he wanted attention. He even guilt tripped Josh into building a fort with him.
"Daddy?" Yeah, buddy?"
"I like my fort. Thank you for making it for me," he says through a yawn. "But I didn’t really need it. I just wanted you to see me."
He was adorable using the moves Nico taught him on a girl. I don't think he really knew what he was doing, but the charm he possessed, I'd be his girl if he asked. But the most heartfelt moment was when he was there for Becca through a really difficult time, it brought out the ugly tears for me. The innocence of that kid, simply doing for someone else what has been done for him, trying to help. I will not forget this kid. I really hope he gets a book one day.
"Somewhere over the rainbow…"
If you've never read Jay McLean before then I would highly recommend starting with these books. They are emotional reads, but ones you don't want to miss.
"I’m Becca Owens—a broken girl. And he’s Josh Warden—the boy who broke me."
Becca has a troubled past and is struggling to deal with it. She's moved in with her dad, attending college and going to therapy. She's made a list of fears that she's working through. Seeing Josh again is on the list, but she goes to interview him for her college paper.
"She’ll always be his girl. Even if she has no idea she is."
Josh is a pro skater now. Being a pro skater has allowed him to travel all over the world. On the outside it would seem like he's got it made, but he's just been going through the motions. What he really wanted, he couldn't have, but when Becca comes back into his life neither one of them can deny the feelings they still have for one another.
I'm so glad that they didn't end up getting back together right away. They both still had a lot of growing up and healing to do and they needed to do that separately first. It definitely helped to put things in perspective in the long run.
"We loved in ways that can’t be explained, hurt in ways that can’t be justified."
But once again, Tommy stole my heart. Tommy, oh I love that kid. He was so great. He showed out like any kid would when he wanted attention. He even guilt tripped Josh into building a fort with him.
"Daddy?" Yeah, buddy?"
"I like my fort. Thank you for making it for me," he says through a yawn. "But I didn’t really need it. I just wanted you to see me."
He was adorable using the moves Nico taught him on a girl. I don't think he really knew what he was doing, but the charm he possessed, I'd be his girl if he asked. But the most heartfelt moment was when he was there for Becca through a really difficult time, it brought out the ugly tears for me. The innocence of that kid, simply doing for someone else what has been done for him, trying to help. I will not forget this kid. I really hope he gets a book one day.
"Somewhere over the rainbow…"
If you've never read Jay McLean before then I would highly recommend starting with these books. They are emotional reads, but ones you don't want to miss.
June 4, 2016
“I’m Becca Owens – a broken girl.
And he’s Josh Warden – the boy who broke me.”
Wow, Jay McLean, you’ve just rocked my world!
I loved Josh and Becca’s love story in Kick, Push, though I did find that book to be a little overly heavy on the drama. These two characters went through SO much, I felt it was a bit of an emotional overload, only for us to then have to wait for their happy ending! I admit I was nervous about this book, but it was the PERFECT ending for Josh, Becca and little Tommy!! It was beautiful, sweet, heartbreaking and swoony, it gave me everything I wanted and more. This book totally wow’d me.
I don’t want to go into the storyline because I don’t want to ruin anything for those who haven’t read Kick Push, but this book picks up right where the first one left off. There’s not a lot of rehashing so if you don’t remember details, I’d recommend at least skimming through the end of Kick, Push. I did, and was instantly thrust back into the emotional turmoil that is the end of that book and I was totally in the zone when I picked this one up.
First and foremost - Josh Warden, you freaking OWN me! This is an NA hero who puts those manwhoring bad boys to shame - a dedicated and loving single Dad with the biggest heart who is wholly and soully committed to the love of his life. I loved seeing where he was at, achieving the success he’s wanted for so long, and I love that it hasn’t changed him. I love that he’s still totally in love with his little boy and cherishes their relationship, I love the love that he has for his family, and I love that his love for Becca continues to grow even after all they’ve been through.
Becca has had a torturous life. She found happiness with Josh and Tommy, only to hit rock bottom. She has worked hard to pull her life together, and I really admired her strength and her growth as a character. She’s come a long way, and the fact that she kept moving forward and overcame the tragic obstacles in her way is amazing.
Josh and Becca both have a long journey ahead of them, and I love that time is dedicated to their personal development, as well as their love story. They have issues they need to deal with individually, and we get to watch that happen, but we also get to see them finding their way forward together, and OMG, it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!
Their road is a bumpy one and is heartbreaking at times, but it’s realistic, and I love the way they fought for each other, and for their future together. Josh, in particular, wore his heart on his sleeve and fought hard for his girl, and it was incredible.
It’s emotional and oh-so-swoony, but there’s still the lightness and humour that I loved about their coming together in the first book, the cheeky teasing and so many beautifully sweet moments that had me grinning like a fool.
And then there’s Tommy the scene stealer. Like his Dad, he’s an absolute sweetheart! He had me laughing out loud so many times, and my heart broke for him when he was sad. He is a huge part of this story, and his relationship with his Dad and “his” Becca, was just beautiful.
This book is an emotional journey. It’s a story about love and loss, family and friendship, about heartbreak, healing from the past, and finding the strength to move forward. Most of all it’s an amazing love story that absolutely stole my heart.
And not only do we get the much-deserved happy ending, but there’s an epilogue showing us an EXTRA happy ending that had my eyes brimming with happy tears.
If you loved Kick Push, then you will love this gorgeous finale to Josh and Becca’s story.
5 stars.
An Advanced Review copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
And he’s Josh Warden – the boy who broke me.”
Wow, Jay McLean, you’ve just rocked my world!
I loved Josh and Becca’s love story in Kick, Push, though I did find that book to be a little overly heavy on the drama. These two characters went through SO much, I felt it was a bit of an emotional overload, only for us to then have to wait for their happy ending! I admit I was nervous about this book, but it was the PERFECT ending for Josh, Becca and little Tommy!! It was beautiful, sweet, heartbreaking and swoony, it gave me everything I wanted and more. This book totally wow’d me.
I don’t want to go into the storyline because I don’t want to ruin anything for those who haven’t read Kick Push, but this book picks up right where the first one left off. There’s not a lot of rehashing so if you don’t remember details, I’d recommend at least skimming through the end of Kick, Push. I did, and was instantly thrust back into the emotional turmoil that is the end of that book and I was totally in the zone when I picked this one up.
“We loved in ways that can’t be explained, hurt in ways that can’t be justified.”
First and foremost - Josh Warden, you freaking OWN me! This is an NA hero who puts those manwhoring bad boys to shame - a dedicated and loving single Dad with the biggest heart who is wholly and soully committed to the love of his life. I loved seeing where he was at, achieving the success he’s wanted for so long, and I love that it hasn’t changed him. I love that he’s still totally in love with his little boy and cherishes their relationship, I love the love that he has for his family, and I love that his love for Becca continues to grow even after all they’ve been through.
“You’re not just a girl to me and you never have been. If you need me to prove that to you, I will. If you want me to fight for you, I will. If you want me to go to war for you, I fucking will.”
Becca has had a torturous life. She found happiness with Josh and Tommy, only to hit rock bottom. She has worked hard to pull her life together, and I really admired her strength and her growth as a character. She’s come a long way, and the fact that she kept moving forward and overcame the tragic obstacles in her way is amazing.
Josh and Becca both have a long journey ahead of them, and I love that time is dedicated to their personal development, as well as their love story. They have issues they need to deal with individually, and we get to watch that happen, but we also get to see them finding their way forward together, and OMG, it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!
“I’m in love you with, Becs. I never stopped loving you.”
Their road is a bumpy one and is heartbreaking at times, but it’s realistic, and I love the way they fought for each other, and for their future together. Josh, in particular, wore his heart on his sleeve and fought hard for his girl, and it was incredible.
“I’m here now, and I’m not letting you go until I give you everything I am … And if it’s still not enough, if you still won’t believe me, then I’ll keep trying. Over and over. Until you realize that you could have come to me shattered, broken, in an infinite of pieces, and I would’ve made you whole. I would have loved you. Every damaged piece of you. In all ways and for always.”
It’s emotional and oh-so-swoony, but there’s still the lightness and humour that I loved about their coming together in the first book, the cheeky teasing and so many beautifully sweet moments that had me grinning like a fool.
“I would love nothing more than to be your hero, Becca Owens.”
And then there’s Tommy the scene stealer. Like his Dad, he’s an absolute sweetheart! He had me laughing out loud so many times, and my heart broke for him when he was sad. He is a huge part of this story, and his relationship with his Dad and “his” Becca, was just beautiful.
“My Becca’s home.”
This book is an emotional journey. It’s a story about love and loss, family and friendship, about heartbreak, healing from the past, and finding the strength to move forward. Most of all it’s an amazing love story that absolutely stole my heart.
And not only do we get the much-deserved happy ending, but there’s an epilogue showing us an EXTRA happy ending that had my eyes brimming with happy tears.
If you loved Kick Push, then you will love this gorgeous finale to Josh and Becca’s story.
5 stars.
An Advanced Review copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
June 28, 2016
Josh. Josh. Josh. Tommy. Josh. Tommy. Josh. Josh. Josh. God the Warden men.......
Where do I start, and how do I say it. To sum up this book, this series into words, yes, please hold.............
Every book from this author slices me, makes me feel so many fire trucking emotions. Josh & Becca's story definitely no different. It isn't just about love, it's about life. And honestly, it's about almost each and every character in this book. Chaz, Ella, Henry, Tommy, all of the surrounding characters. So many moments throughout this series had me laugh, cry, scream, cuss but holy shit the ending, it's so fricken beautiful. I absolutely love how this author can bring out the feels while reading!!! One of my favorite authors!
If you haven't read this series, do!!
Where do I start, and how do I say it. To sum up this book, this series into words, yes, please hold.............
Every book from this author slices me, makes me feel so many fire trucking emotions. Josh & Becca's story definitely no different. It isn't just about love, it's about life. And honestly, it's about almost each and every character in this book. Chaz, Ella, Henry, Tommy, all of the surrounding characters. So many moments throughout this series had me laugh, cry, scream, cuss but holy shit the ending, it's so fricken beautiful. I absolutely love how this author can bring out the feels while reading!!! One of my favorite authors!
If you haven't read this series, do!!
June 17, 2016
JOSH JOSH JOSH JOSH
As always I want to give this slice of life more than 5 stars. How can I put into words how much this story meant to me? I don't have a fucking clue...but I am going to attempt to do that. Hold please..
Josh and Becca's story was more than a love story...it was a life story. Chaz, dad, mom and all the surrounding players surrounded the heart of the story and brought more life to it...shining moments that made me laugh...cry...cuss and throw my GD firetrucking kindle across the room (carefully of course) The moments that life bring everyone told in technicolor through the words of an author that doesn't see her importance in the literary world as she should. Her words cut through everything. They slay. Rebuild. Make you swoon. Heart skip a beat. Cry. Throw a tantrum. Yet through all of the emotions, all of the absolute magic you are immersed in. The lives of the characters written matter. They matter above all else. Dinner for the kids. Bathroom breaks. Nothing else matters except this fictional world that you completely forget isn't real. This life experience will forever live in my heart..my soul and my favorite shelf FOREVER. So from the bottom of my heart...thank you Jay McLean and keep writing friend. Your words mean everything.
**no children were actually neglected in the reading of this story or writing of this review**
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As always I want to give this slice of life more than 5 stars. How can I put into words how much this story meant to me? I don't have a fucking clue...but I am going to attempt to do that. Hold please..
Josh and Becca's story was more than a love story...it was a life story. Chaz, dad, mom and all the surrounding players surrounded the heart of the story and brought more life to it...shining moments that made me laugh...cry...cuss and throw my GD firetrucking kindle across the room (carefully of course) The moments that life bring everyone told in technicolor through the words of an author that doesn't see her importance in the literary world as she should. Her words cut through everything. They slay. Rebuild. Make you swoon. Heart skip a beat. Cry. Throw a tantrum. Yet through all of the emotions, all of the absolute magic you are immersed in. The lives of the characters written matter. They matter above all else. Dinner for the kids. Bathroom breaks. Nothing else matters except this fictional world that you completely forget isn't real. This life experience will forever live in my heart..my soul and my favorite shelf FOREVER. So from the bottom of my heart...thank you Jay McLean and keep writing friend. Your words mean everything.
**no children were actually neglected in the reading of this story or writing of this review**
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June 15, 2017
"He sees you, Becca."
To be continued...
That's all I have to say right now...
To be continued...
That's all I have to say right now...
August 6, 2019
3.5 Stars
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*NOTE: Please make sure to read Kick, Push before picking up Coast!*
After reading Kick, Push only a few weeks ago, I was excited to pick up the sequel to this duet. I didn't really like Becca in book 1 that much. She caused too much unnecessary drama and it annoyed the crap out of me. I really hoped that there would be less Becca-drama and there was, fortunately. I didn't know the drama would come from somewhere else though.
After a year of being apart from each other, Becca and Josh finally run into each other again but it's not the meeting both of them had hoped for. Although both still have feelings for each other, none of them act on it: Josh is still afflicted with the guilt of what happened to Becca; Becca can't forget the heartache Josh had caused. But what they don't know is that a tragedy will soon force them together again. Will there ever be a chance for them to coast together?
Is it really possible for a guy to be as amazing as Josh? That guy is everything! I know that I gushed about him in my review of Kick, Push already but I can't say enough how perfect this guy is. Becca is so lucky to have him fall in love with her.
I know it's mean but in Kick, Push it often seemed that Becca didn't appreciate Josh enough. She made everything about herself, but the fact that Josh was and still is a single dad with a life and a job and a lot of responsibility that a guy his age shouldn't have didn't cross her mind too often. Fortunately, that changed a bit in Coast - but only a bit. She still annoyed me but she was a little more bearable than she was in Kick, Push.
Since Becca was not the main drama queen anymore, although there will always be drama involved when she is around, something else needed to happen to make the novel more dramatic. I am not going to spoil the events for you now. It's something awful, exhausting, and sad that a lot of families have to deal with. In this context though, it seemed like Jay McLean didn't know what else to write about Josh and Becca, so she chose this certain terms of events to turn the story into something very dramatic - again. There were no signs that indicated this, it came just out of the blue which I didn't like at all.
Kick, Push and Coast are about Becca and Josh but it seemed that both books were mainly about Becca and her problems and her feelings. Becca's story was so heavy, it predominated both books unfortunately.
Although the story didn't convince me 100%, Jay McLean's story writing is beautiful. And have I mentioned how amazing Josh is? And I don't want to forget Tommy. He's adorable and Josh should be very proud of himself for raising such an amazing kid at 17!
Coast was an okay sequel, but it didn't blow me away like I had hoped. Just like Kick, Push, I give this one a 3.5 star rating, leaning towards 3 stars.
But please, don't let my review keep you from reading Coast. There are so many people who absolutely loved it and maybe you will be one of those people too.
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RTC!
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*NOTE: Please make sure to read Kick, Push before picking up Coast!*
After reading Kick, Push only a few weeks ago, I was excited to pick up the sequel to this duet. I didn't really like Becca in book 1 that much. She caused too much unnecessary drama and it annoyed the crap out of me. I really hoped that there would be less Becca-drama and there was, fortunately. I didn't know the drama would come from somewhere else though.
After a year of being apart from each other, Becca and Josh finally run into each other again but it's not the meeting both of them had hoped for. Although both still have feelings for each other, none of them act on it: Josh is still afflicted with the guilt of what happened to Becca; Becca can't forget the heartache Josh had caused. But what they don't know is that a tragedy will soon force them together again. Will there ever be a chance for them to coast together?
Is it really possible for a guy to be as amazing as Josh? That guy is everything! I know that I gushed about him in my review of Kick, Push already but I can't say enough how perfect this guy is. Becca is so lucky to have him fall in love with her.
I know it's mean but in Kick, Push it often seemed that Becca didn't appreciate Josh enough. She made everything about herself, but the fact that Josh was and still is a single dad with a life and a job and a lot of responsibility that a guy his age shouldn't have didn't cross her mind too often. Fortunately, that changed a bit in Coast - but only a bit. She still annoyed me but she was a little more bearable than she was in Kick, Push.
Since Becca was not the main drama queen anymore, although there will always be drama involved when she is around, something else needed to happen to make the novel more dramatic. I am not going to spoil the events for you now. It's something awful, exhausting, and sad that a lot of families have to deal with. In this context though, it seemed like Jay McLean didn't know what else to write about Josh and Becca, so she chose this certain terms of events to turn the story into something very dramatic - again. There were no signs that indicated this, it came just out of the blue which I didn't like at all.
Kick, Push and Coast are about Becca and Josh but it seemed that both books were mainly about Becca and her problems and her feelings. Becca's story was so heavy, it predominated both books unfortunately.
Although the story didn't convince me 100%, Jay McLean's story writing is beautiful. And have I mentioned how amazing Josh is? And I don't want to forget Tommy. He's adorable and Josh should be very proud of himself for raising such an amazing kid at 17!
Coast was an okay sequel, but it didn't blow me away like I had hoped. Just like Kick, Push, I give this one a 3.5 star rating, leaning towards 3 stars.
But please, don't let my review keep you from reading Coast. There are so many people who absolutely loved it and maybe you will be one of those people too.
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RTC!
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July 17, 2016DNF @ 63%
Unpopular opinion
This is the conclusion for the Kick Push series, and although most people loved this book... sadly, I'm not one of them.
I enjoyed the first book, but this book tends to be a drag. It was never ending push and pull to me with tons of
Yep, I've tried to read on but it was no use. Because I just completely lost my interest. I'm thinking of what more could I expect from this story but came up with nothing. Except for more drama I guess. With tons of never ending tears. So I finally decided to just drop this book.
Please don't let my review stop you from reading this book.
Unpopular opinion
This is the conclusion for the Kick Push series, and although most people loved this book... sadly, I'm not one of them.
I enjoyed the first book, but this book tends to be a drag. It was never ending push and pull to me with tons of
Yep, I've tried to read on but it was no use. Because I just completely lost my interest. I'm thinking of what more could I expect from this story but came up with nothing. Except for more drama I guess. With tons of never ending tears. So I finally decided to just drop this book.
Please don't let my review stop you from reading this book.
June 8, 2016
LOVED IT!
Sooo many feels!!!!
The perfectly moving & adorable ending to Josh & Becca & Tommy's story!
♡
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June 25, 2016
The book where we get to know Becca.
This story is mostly set two years after the events in Kick, Push. Becca and Josh are not together. They have different lives with different paths. Josh is a pro-skater and is traveling the world and Becca is studying, doing some volunteer work, trying to heal and get better and of course still taking pictures.
What I liked:
The fact that both characters had their own journeys, they both did what was best for them as individuals. Josh followed his dream and it's trying to balance his work and his role as the most awesome dad on earth.
Becca is going to therapy, studying and doing the best for her and her recovery and letting the past and fears go.
Chaz story was heartbreaking but so beautiful. I loved it.
Josh and Tommy, always.
Becca's pictures, I loved that the story wasn't all about her past but it focused on good things.
What I didn't liked:
The timeline was a mess. By the epilogue I didn't knew their age, 25? 26?
The were too many time jumps, it went like this "some months later" "a year after that incident" and I was like, wait so how much time has happened since the beginning of the story? No freaking clue.
I waited so long to get to know Becca and her story and maybe even love her but sadly that wasn't the case, sorry, I still don't like her.
What I hated:
They put too much responsibility on Josh's shoulders. Becca had a horrible childhood, she has terrible issues. She has depression, Yes, Josh made a terrible mistake in their past relationship but he was not the cause of Becca's suicide attempt and consequentially her losing her voice. That was her decision, her not treated depression.
All the time they were going on and on about how everything that happened to Becca was his fault and I was so mad because it wasn't.
So if I have a fight with my alcoholic dad and he drinks and drives and gets in an accident it's my fault? Not it isn't. And btw Josh didn't even knew she had a condition. Poor boy was beating himself up because what happened to her was his fault in his mind and I'm pretty sure nobody ever told him it wasn't his guilt to carry. It was nobody's fault but Becca's cunt of a mother.
So overall to me it was a good story with some ups and downs but definitely enjoyable to read.
This story is mostly set two years after the events in Kick, Push. Becca and Josh are not together. They have different lives with different paths. Josh is a pro-skater and is traveling the world and Becca is studying, doing some volunteer work, trying to heal and get better and of course still taking pictures.
What I liked:
The fact that both characters had their own journeys, they both did what was best for them as individuals. Josh followed his dream and it's trying to balance his work and his role as the most awesome dad on earth.
Becca is going to therapy, studying and doing the best for her and her recovery and letting the past and fears go.
Chaz story was heartbreaking but so beautiful. I loved it.
Josh and Tommy, always.
Becca's pictures, I loved that the story wasn't all about her past but it focused on good things.
What I didn't liked:
The timeline was a mess. By the epilogue I didn't knew their age, 25? 26?
The were too many time jumps, it went like this "some months later" "a year after that incident" and I was like, wait so how much time has happened since the beginning of the story? No freaking clue.
I waited so long to get to know Becca and her story and maybe even love her but sadly that wasn't the case, sorry, I still don't like her.
What I hated:
They put too much responsibility on Josh's shoulders. Becca had a horrible childhood, she has terrible issues. She has depression, Yes, Josh made a terrible mistake in their past relationship but he was not the cause of Becca's suicide attempt and consequentially her losing her voice. That was her decision, her not treated depression.
All the time they were going on and on about how everything that happened to Becca was his fault and I was so mad because it wasn't.
So if I have a fight with my alcoholic dad and he drinks and drives and gets in an accident it's my fault? Not it isn't. And btw Josh didn't even knew she had a condition. Poor boy was beating himself up because what happened to her was his fault in his mind and I'm pretty sure nobody ever told him it wasn't his guilt to carry. It was nobody's fault but Becca's cunt of a mother.
So overall to me it was a good story with some ups and downs but definitely enjoyable to read.
June 7, 2016
5 "In all ways. For always" STARS.
You read Kick Push, you FIRE TRUCKING love it.
Then you read Coast and your world stop existing because you get caught in Josh, Tommy and Becca's world, like FOREVER.
If you thought that Kick Push did things to your heart, you have no idea of the intense things Coast will do to you.
Nothing could have prepared me for the experience that was to read Coast because while this book is a love story, it's more than just a girl falling in love with a boy. It's about a girl and a boy trying to get through the path that life has chosen for them. It's about a girl fighting against her own demons, and a boy believing that he is worth it and that he doesn't need to prove it to anyone but himself. It's about the person you become after being hit by tragedy over and over again. About learning that to be loved is not a bad thing. And it's about knowing that your past don't define you.
I finished this book two nights ago and I'm still overflowed with every emotion it brought to me and to say I love it is not powerful enough to express what I really feel.
After reading Kick Push, I went into this book expecting another great read from Jay McLean, which it was (more than that for me), but I was not expecting to find lessons that I didn't even know I need to hear.
A definitely MUST READ and one of my favorite reads of this year.
You read Kick Push, you FIRE TRUCKING love it.
Then you read Coast and your world stop existing because you get caught in Josh, Tommy and Becca's world, like FOREVER.
If you thought that Kick Push did things to your heart, you have no idea of the intense things Coast will do to you.
Nothing could have prepared me for the experience that was to read Coast because while this book is a love story, it's more than just a girl falling in love with a boy. It's about a girl and a boy trying to get through the path that life has chosen for them. It's about a girl fighting against her own demons, and a boy believing that he is worth it and that he doesn't need to prove it to anyone but himself. It's about the person you become after being hit by tragedy over and over again. About learning that to be loved is not a bad thing. And it's about knowing that your past don't define you.
I finished this book two nights ago and I'm still overflowed with every emotion it brought to me and to say I love it is not powerful enough to express what I really feel.
After reading Kick Push, I went into this book expecting another great read from Jay McLean, which it was (more than that for me), but I was not expecting to find lessons that I didn't even know I need to hear.
A definitely MUST READ and one of my favorite reads of this year.
June 14, 2016
I'm gutted. But in the most exhausting and exhilarating way. Coast was phenomenaI. I mentioned in my Kick, Push review and I'm going to say it again. Jay McLean can evoke every emotion known to mankind. She does it so effortlessly and with so much power that they hit right where it hurt the most. The heart. Her writing was sublime and the pace of the story was spot on.
Coast was a perfect character and emotional driven story. It centered a lot around Becca's recovery but it had to since no one overcomes that kind of abuse and neglect in a couple of months. It was powerful and felt very real how Becca tried to fight her fears. I felt I got so close and under Becca's skin that it became more personal. I was more invested and dedicated in her journey to recovery. I loved how Josh fought for Becca. To save her from her fears. He was the heart of the story. Along with his son Tommy of course. I loved their journey and how much they both fought in order to achieve their goals. Love, family and acceptance.
Coast was fantastic all around. I loved all the secondary characters. From Grams, Tommy to Josh and Becca's parents and friends. It was an insanely well crafted story with so much heart and a hell of lot of emotions. The epilogue concluded the story perfectly with a beautiful ending to all the characters.
5 BadAssDirtySkaterBoyStars
Coast was a perfect character and emotional driven story. It centered a lot around Becca's recovery but it had to since no one overcomes that kind of abuse and neglect in a couple of months. It was powerful and felt very real how Becca tried to fight her fears. I felt I got so close and under Becca's skin that it became more personal. I was more invested and dedicated in her journey to recovery. I loved how Josh fought for Becca. To save her from her fears. He was the heart of the story. Along with his son Tommy of course. I loved their journey and how much they both fought in order to achieve their goals. Love, family and acceptance.
Coast was fantastic all around. I loved all the secondary characters. From Grams, Tommy to Josh and Becca's parents and friends. It was an insanely well crafted story with so much heart and a hell of lot of emotions. The epilogue concluded the story perfectly with a beautiful ending to all the characters.
5 BadAssDirtySkaterBoyStars
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