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If I’d Known
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"We're all cursed—every single one of us."
Lana Peri isn't afraid of telling anyone exactly what she thinks, even if it gets her into trouble—which it usually does. But the thing is, she can't lie. Her unfiltered honesty doesn’t exactly make her many friends, although it does get her kicked out of class regularly. Lana knows the truth will eventually be her undoing. If only she’d known it would begin today.
It’s meant to be a night Lana and her best friends will never forget. And it is... for all the wrong reasons. Lana witnesses not just one, but two violent crimes committed by the same person. Except she can't say a word. Not if she wants to protect her friends.
Lana’s silence will implicate her and inadvertently cover for him. But it’s not like she has a choice. He is powerful. Connected. Untouchable. And a friend of Joey Harrison—the guy Lana is uncharacteristically drawn to the moment they meet. Joey’s also the only one who is told the truth.
His lies will ruin her. Her silence will keep them safe. The truth won’t save any of them.
UPDATED EDITION: The Cursed Series, Parts 1 & 2
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
"We're all cursed—every single one of us."
Lana Peri isn't afraid of telling anyone exactly what she thinks, even if it gets her into trouble—which it usually does. But the thing is, she can't lie. Her unfiltered honesty doesn’t exactly make her many friends, although it does get her kicked out of class regularly. Lana knows the truth will eventually be her undoing. If only she’d known it would begin today.
It’s meant to be a night Lana and her best friends will never forget. And it is... for all the wrong reasons. Lana witnesses not just one, but two violent crimes committed by the same person. Except she can't say a word. Not if she wants to protect her friends.
Lana’s silence will implicate her and inadvertently cover for him. But it’s not like she has a choice. He is powerful. Connected. Untouchable. And a friend of Joey Harrison—the guy Lana is uncharacteristically drawn to the moment they meet. Joey’s also the only one who is told the truth.
His lies will ruin her. Her silence will keep them safe. The truth won’t save any of them.
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Rebecca Donovan
17 books9,385 followersOptimism seeps from every pore of my body. I truly believe that what's supposed to happen... will! In that regard, I don't know how to give up; it's not part of my biological make up.
I'm a passionate (and some would say, overly enthusiastic) person. I learn by doing (and have been burned more times that I'd like to admit), but I will always throw my entire self into whatever I do - fail or succeed.
I think this is evident when I write, leaving nothing behind and spilling it all out on the pages. I give it all to my readers - love it or hate it.
The path I'm on is very often my own, veering off the beaten path at the sight of something more interesting or captivating, getting caught in the vines and thorns in order to experience the beauty and intrigue others often pass by. And I always meet the most interesting people along the way...
I'm a passionate (and some would say, overly enthusiastic) person. I learn by doing (and have been burned more times that I'd like to admit), but I will always throw my entire self into whatever I do - fail or succeed.
I think this is evident when I write, leaving nothing behind and spilling it all out on the pages. I give it all to my readers - love it or hate it.
The path I'm on is very often my own, veering off the beaten path at the sight of something more interesting or captivating, getting caught in the vines and thorns in order to experience the beauty and intrigue others often pass by. And I always meet the most interesting people along the way...
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January 5, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! If I’d Known, book 1 of 4. Lana is caught in a web of deception with danger & several to-die-for heroes & anti-heroes!
“I’ve come to accept that, regardless of how honest or silent I am, the truth is fated to destroy my life.”
If I’d Known (book 1) opens up to everyday life of high school student Lana Peri. Except this will prove to be a day like no other and an opening to a 4-book series.
Lana is smart, rebellious and unpredictable, a good daughter, loyal friend, out-spoken student and an impossible flirt. But most of all she is a truth-teller. And on this day her tongue and being at the wrong places at the wrong time will set in motion a roller-coaster of events she will live to regret.
From disaster at home to drama at school to out and out danger hanging out with the in-crowd at an illegal party, Lana is pulled into a web of deception with powerful players, many potential heroes, anti-heroes and villains and hints of conspiracy in an everchanging plot.
Told from Lana’s POV, it’s an explosive and addictive opening to a story that promises romance, intrigue, suspense and danger. It kept me on my toes while reading and has stayed with me for days after. I am considering hibernation until book 2 in spring of 2018.
“Our curses are instilled in us as virtues, something we should attain and strive to become. Except it’s these traits, the ones we deem to be the most honorable, that cause the most destruction.”
***
Heroine: ★★★★★
Plot: ★★★★1/2
Storytelling: ★★★★★
Sexual tension: ★★★★
Sex scenes: N/A
Story ending: ★★★★★
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OVERALL RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Angst: | MEDIUM FOCUS |
Darkness: | MEDIUM FOCUS |
Humor: | LOW FOCUS |
Kink: | LOW FOCUS |
Romance: | MEDIUM FOCUS |
Sex frequency: | LOW FOCUS |
Suspense: | HIGH FOCUS |
ARC provided to me by author Rebecca Donovan in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2017
IF I'D KNOWN: Is the first YA thrilling, suspenseful book within the (Cursed) series by the author Rebecca Donovan.
We're all cursed - every single one of us
The heroine Lana Peri isn't what I would call your typical fifteen year old, it's like she's been jabbed with the truth serum, for the life of her she just can't lie, so everything that pops out of her mouth truly has no filter, it's the truth as best as she can give it. She's one tough cookie who really doesn't give a stuff what others think of her. And is very protective and overly loyal to those she allows close to her, especially her mother. There's nothing she wouldn't do for her mother, and through her mother she has learned some very hard life experiences, especially when it comes to love.
After covering a shift at the diner for her mother who had fallen ill, she's dragged off to a party with her bestie where they meet up with the rest of their party, a night that should've been low key and fun turned out to be anything but.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started reading this, and being honest it wasn't until I reached halfway where things started picking up, though I'm left with that feeling of 'What the hell did I just read?' because just when I thought we were going in one direction the author took us off in another direction so it seemed like a rabbit warren of stories off one story. And with many questions left up in the air that we won't get our answers to until the next books which I'm really wanting to read, all in all this was a unique enjoyable read.
May 27, 2018
Whoa! This is really, really good.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
December 16, 2017
SURPRISE BOOK RELEASE!
"......the truth is fated to destroy my life."
If I'd Known->Genre: Contemporary YA
Book ONE of FOUR
There's something about this authors writing that pulls me in and makes me care so much for the characters at the heart of the narrative. 'If I'd known,' is the first installment in the cursed series, a new four part suspenseful Young Adult story. Lana Peri is the young adult at the centre of the story and at 15 she's already street wise, independent, protective, and perhaps at times, far too grown up for her own good. She seems to be afraid of nothing and no one and is fiercely loyal to living by her code of integrity, even when a person perhaps doesn't deserve her support.
Lana enjoys a night out with her friends, a night that's supposed to be fun and frivolous but descends into a living nightmare. The carnage of the night made it utterly gripping to read so as their evening unfolded, I literally couldn't put this book down. I had no idea where the story would take me which only magnified as I learnt more and more about the characters at the centre of the dramatic happenings. I have a feeling that the twists and turns of this YA novel will no doubt continue to enhance the story arc and tone of the narrative.
'If I'd Known,' convincingly sets the scene and tone of this authors new world. She pulled me into the depths of the story whilst unveiling each thrilling layer culminating in a suspenseful, gripping ending that has left me thinking and needing more of this story. A great read for those who enjoy YA stories with a gritty edge.
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Advance copy provided by Social Butterfly PR for my honest review thoughts
"......the truth is fated to destroy my life."
If I'd Known->Genre: Contemporary YA
Book ONE of FOUR
There's something about this authors writing that pulls me in and makes me care so much for the characters at the heart of the narrative. 'If I'd known,' is the first installment in the cursed series, a new four part suspenseful Young Adult story. Lana Peri is the young adult at the centre of the story and at 15 she's already street wise, independent, protective, and perhaps at times, far too grown up for her own good. She seems to be afraid of nothing and no one and is fiercely loyal to living by her code of integrity, even when a person perhaps doesn't deserve her support.
Lana enjoys a night out with her friends, a night that's supposed to be fun and frivolous but descends into a living nightmare. The carnage of the night made it utterly gripping to read so as their evening unfolded, I literally couldn't put this book down. I had no idea where the story would take me which only magnified as I learnt more and more about the characters at the centre of the dramatic happenings. I have a feeling that the twists and turns of this YA novel will no doubt continue to enhance the story arc and tone of the narrative.
'If I'd Known,' convincingly sets the scene and tone of this authors new world. She pulled me into the depths of the story whilst unveiling each thrilling layer culminating in a suspenseful, gripping ending that has left me thinking and needing more of this story. A great read for those who enjoy YA stories with a gritty edge.
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2ohBhge
Nook: https://goo.gl/ozFEgZ
For a signed paperback #GIVEAWAY go here --> https://goo.gl/az6qV9
Advance copy provided by Social Butterfly PR for my honest review thoughts
June 25, 2018
<3 4 STARS <3
I don't know how to start my review with this book!First of all I need to say that this is my first book from Rebecca Donovan and I was hooked from the beginning, I loved the writing so much, it was beautiful and flawless.
"We’re all cursed—every single one of us. It’s not the compulsions or addictions that will take us down. It’s not greed and lust that will bring us to our knees. Our curses are instilled in us as virtues, something we should attain and strive to become. Except it’s these traits, the ones we deem to be the most honorable, that cause the most destruction."
Lana, the heroine is a very interesting character.She isn't anything similar she is so different and unique. She is tough,strong and fierce.The plot was interesting, there are twists that make me wondering and it was fast paced.
I'm looking forward to see what will happen in the next book!Overall, it was a great story.
I don't know how to start my review with this book!First of all I need to say that this is my first book from Rebecca Donovan and I was hooked from the beginning, I loved the writing so much, it was beautiful and flawless.
"We’re all cursed—every single one of us. It’s not the compulsions or addictions that will take us down. It’s not greed and lust that will bring us to our knees. Our curses are instilled in us as virtues, something we should attain and strive to become. Except it’s these traits, the ones we deem to be the most honorable, that cause the most destruction."
Lana, the heroine is a very interesting character.She isn't anything similar she is so different and unique. She is tough,strong and fierce.The plot was interesting, there are twists that make me wondering and it was fast paced.
I'm looking forward to see what will happen in the next book!Overall, it was a great story.
December 15, 2017
Quick review:
Cover: Fitting
Rating: PG-13
Thumbs Up: 5
Overall: Very well done
Characters: Well Written
Plot: The domino effect of one mistake
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Joey
SUMMARY (50 words or less)
This intense and thought-provoking story about how one person’s actions can impact others will have you on a journey destined to keep you reading until the final page and enjoying the ride to get there.
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Cover: Fitting
Rating: PG-13
Thumbs Up: 5
Overall: Very well done
Characters: Well Written
Plot: The domino effect of one mistake
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Joey
SUMMARY (50 words or less)
This intense and thought-provoking story about how one person’s actions can impact others will have you on a journey destined to keep you reading until the final page and enjoying the ride to get there.
For a full review and yummy pic, see my blog post at:
http://www.mybookboyfriend.net/2017/1...
December 16, 2017
Complete Spoiler-free Review
‘I wonder if I’m the only one who sees it – the weakness within us. I don’t know if we’re born cursed or if it’s bestowed upon us at some pivotal moment in our lives, but it defines us and ultimately leads to our demise. So we can either accept it or live in denial. Most live in denial, holing out hope for their “Happily ever after.”’
Rebecca Donovan has always had a special place in our reading hearts, her words first stole our breaths over six years ago and she’s never failed to wow us with her stories. They’re always compelling, brilliantly written and have such depth and detail. Along the pages she passes on messages of life and wisdom through her wonderful characters. We’ve been waiting patiently for her next book as we knew we’d be guaranteed that within those pages we’d find her heart and soul intricately woven into her words. We were not wrong. Rebecca Donovan is unique in the way she writes, you’d recognise her words anywhere but you’d only find them in her stories.
‘I’ve come to accept that, regardless of how honest and silent I am, the truth is fated to destroy my life.’
Lana is a very clued up fifteen year old. Hard exterior and a no nonsense attitude that doesn’t suffer fools gladly. She is older than her years in so many ways, yet underneath all that lies a dormant vulnerable teenager. Whilst she seldom makes an appearance we saw glimpses of her. Lana is honesty personified; a sweet and caring daughter to her single Mum whose life is changed dramatically when one fateful night puts her in the company of someone whose actions will have dire repercussions. Secrets, lies and omissions will suddenly turn this honest girl’s life upside down…
“If I can tell you one thing…it’s don’t think that anyone’s ever going to give you anything in this life. If you want it, you have to fight for it, even if that means drawing blood.”
We loved If I’d Known so much we wish we had the next book in this series already. It felt like a step back in time to the books we used to read and love. Old school YA angst if you will. What a fabulous start to a series we just know will be everything we love. Dark, hard hitting, cold and sombre with an innocence that’s been provoked by life.
“Lying is the worst kind of betrayal. Don’t ever lie to protect someone from the truth. Untrue words hurt as much as a knife to the heart.”
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December 15, 2017
”Act the way you want everyone to see you, no matter how you’re really feeling.”
Sometimes you read a book that BLASTS through you like countless cannons catapulting your heart, a heart that pounds out of your chest, where you want to scream it—it being If I’d Known by Rebecca Donovan—to the world!!! I want to scream about this story that struck me hard. My mind is still stuck in this story, wrapped up in this mastery of words that OWNED ME. If I’d Known still OWNS every ounce of me.
Trust, Kindness and Boldness. They sound like the best characteristics to possess. Except they’re the reason for just about everything that’s ever gone wrong.
If I’d Known, this fast-paced young adult romantic thriller, is UNIQUE and UNPUTDOWNABLE. It’s CYNICAL and CRUEL at times. It has moments that are just CREEPY. Yet I found myself WHOLEHEARTEDLY BEGUILED, so BEWITCHED with this GOOSE-BUMP INDUCING BOOK, where I DEVOURED every word as if it were my air to breathe. This tale ENAMORED ME where I couldn't stop reading.
Thrilling and tragically flawed, If I’d Known is a novel so compelling and well-told that it will appeal to older readers as well as young adults. If I’d Known details the life of a troubled teen girl highly attuned to virtues, and delivers a satisfying, but shocking twist ending. The cast of strong characters in this spellbinding saga are simply striking—so full of life—that you can’t help but fall under their spell.
Sassy, smart, and beautiful, the heroine, Lana, is charming without trying at all. She has survived several forms of hell, her young life full of obstacles that would set back most teen girls. However, this teen is wise beyond her years. I LOVED that she’s refreshingly real, brutally honest with sarcasm that is humorous. I admired her honesty and loved her spirit.
I’ve come to accept that, regardless of how honest or silent I am, the truth is fated to destroy my life.
Lana forges a strong bond, a connection full of chemistry, with gorgeous but rebellious Joey during the most unusual of adventures. This heroine and hero MELT together. Their MAGNETIC PULL is unstoppable.
I can’t breathe, but I don’t want to. I grip the front of his shirt, needing to get closer. Needing him. His arm tightened around my waist. I am lost in him, in this kiss.
One night out with friends was fun until it wasn’t.
One night and monsters surfaced from the shadows.
One night possibly altered their lives' paths.
One night almost resulted in their end.
One night would burn in their memories forever.
This is one BANG-UP BOOK!!! If I’d Known is a HEART-POUNDING RUSH, a raw and riveting roller coaster of a romantic toe-curling thriller. I was BREATHLESS from this book that buzzes with excitement and emotion. Intense. Intriguing. Intoxicating. Irresistible. This story stimulates until the end.
If I’d Known is an aspiring young adult novel with an engaging voice, believable characters, clever plot and some sensational writing. Rebecca Donovan pulls you into the story with a PARALYZING INTENSITY where you can’t stop devouring the words until the last page. If I’d Known whets the appetite where you’re left hungry for MORE. Electrifying, emotionally complex, and blisteringly smart, If I’d Known is UTTERLY UNFORGETTABLE.
”Don’t lose yourself to anyone.”
💋💋💋💋💋 honest kisses
A MUST-MEET ROMANCE!!!
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December 15, 2017
Complete Spoiler-free Review
‘I wonder if I’m the only one who sees it – the weakness within us. I don’t know if we’re born cursed or if it’s bestowed upon us at some pivotal moment in our lives, but it defines us and ultimately leads to our demise. So we can either accept it or live in denial. Most live in denial, holing out hope for their “Happily ever after.”’
Rebecca Donovan has always had a special place in our reading hearts, her words first stole our breaths over six years ago and she’s never failed to wow us with her stories. They’re always compelling, brilliantly written and have such depth and detail. Along the pages she passes on messages of life and wisdom through her wonderful characters. We’ve been waiting patiently for her next book as we knew we’d be guaranteed that within those pages we’d find her heart and soul intricately woven into her words. We were not wrong. Rebecca Donovan is unique in the way she writes, you’d recognise her words anywhere but you’d only find them in her stories.
‘I’ve come to accept that, regardless of how honest and silent I am, the truth is fated to destroy my life.’
Lana is a very clued up fifteen year old. Hard exterior and a no nonsense attitude that doesn’t suffer fools gladly. She is older than her years in so many ways, yet underneath all that lies a dormant vulnerable teenager. Whilst she seldom makes an appearance we saw glimpses of her. Lana is honesty personified; a sweet and caring daughter to her single Mum whose life is changed dramatically when one fateful night puts her in the company of someone whose actions will have dire repercussions. Secrets, lies and omissions will suddenly turn this honest girl’s life upside down…
“If I can tell you one thing…it’s don’t think that anyone’s ever going to give you anything in this life. If you want it, you have to fight for it, even if that means drawing blood.”
We loved If I’d Known so much we wish we had the next book in this series already. It felt like a step back in time to the books we used to read and love. Old school YA angst if you will. What a fabulous start to a series we just know will be everything we love. Dark, hard hitting, cold and sombre with an innocence that’s been provoked by life.
“Lying is the worst kind of betrayal. Don’t ever lie to protect someone from the truth. Untrue words hurt as much as a knife to the heart.”
Available to purchase below
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December 20, 2017
“We’re all cursed—every single one of us.”
Lana's curse just happens to be honestly and it is because of her brutal honestly that she doesn't make friends easily. But she does have two best friends, Tori and Nina and all they want to do is enjoy a fun night out. But this one night is anything but, this one night changes everything!!
On this particular night she is introduced to a monster who's actions will turn her life upside down. Now she must remain silent to protect her friends but protecting them also saves him.
"Don’t think that anyone’s ever going to give you anything in this life. If you want it, you have to fight for it, even if that means drawing blood.”
"Don’t lose yourself to anyone"
This book is fantastic. I hated when I had to put it down!! I can not wait for book 2!!!!
Lana's curse just happens to be honestly and it is because of her brutal honestly that she doesn't make friends easily. But she does have two best friends, Tori and Nina and all they want to do is enjoy a fun night out. But this one night is anything but, this one night changes everything!!
On this particular night she is introduced to a monster who's actions will turn her life upside down. Now she must remain silent to protect her friends but protecting them also saves him.
"Don’t think that anyone’s ever going to give you anything in this life. If you want it, you have to fight for it, even if that means drawing blood.”
"Don’t lose yourself to anyone"
This book is fantastic. I hated when I had to put it down!! I can not wait for book 2!!!!
December 25, 2017
I still didn't even know what it was all about..and then I saw the book was finished???
What?!?!?!?!
Won't read the second book..this one made no impression whatsoever for me to even consider reading the next one.
Also I should have stopped when I saw the girl was 15 ... I am getting too old for the YA books where the girl is under 18..
What?!?!?!?!
Won't read the second book..this one made no impression whatsoever for me to even consider reading the next one.
Also I should have stopped when I saw the girl was 15 ... I am getting too old for the YA books where the girl is under 18..
January 4, 2018
4.5 stars!!! Boy am I glad that Rebecca Donovan is back and back with a bang. This book is the first in a four book series and really sets the scene for the characters introduced. As ever, Rebecca Donovan's writing completely sucks you in and will have you frantically turning the pages from start to finish and if you are anything like me you will be impatiently waiting for the next instalment.
Lana is only fifteen years old, yet due to family circumstances is wise beyond her years. Unlike most kids, she ALWAYS tells the truth, she will not lie and this has got her into a whole heap of trouble more often that not and makes her come across as rude, offensive and cold at times. Yet, underneath that harsh exterior is a teenager that is lost and who does have a heart, even though she rarely lets it be seen.
Lana finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and it is this one event that is set to turn Lana's life on its head. I need the next book now, not only for the plot, but always for Rebecca Donovan's words, boy have I missed them.
Lana is only fifteen years old, yet due to family circumstances is wise beyond her years. Unlike most kids, she ALWAYS tells the truth, she will not lie and this has got her into a whole heap of trouble more often that not and makes her come across as rude, offensive and cold at times. Yet, underneath that harsh exterior is a teenager that is lost and who does have a heart, even though she rarely lets it be seen.
Lana finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and it is this one event that is set to turn Lana's life on its head. I need the next book now, not only for the plot, but always for Rebecca Donovan's words, boy have I missed them.
"We’re all cursed—every single one of us. It’s not the compulsions or addictions that will take us down. It’s not greed and lust that will bring us to our knees. Our curses are instilled in us as virtues, something we should attain and strive to become. Except it’s these traits, the ones we deem to be the most honorable, that cause the most destruction."
August 6, 2018
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La trama mi ha istigata e incuriosita, la cover è semplice ma molto ben fatta. Pensavo fosse un buon libro, anche perché l'autrice è bravissima! Purtroppo sono inciampata in una delusione dietro l'altra. Il libro si estende a dieci capitoli, la storia viene narrata nell’arco di una sola giornata. La storia inizia con Lana che scopre il segreto del fidanzato di sua madre. Lana, dopo aver intimato l'uomo di rivelarlo alla madre prima che lo faccia lei, esce di casa. Va a scuola, incontra le sue amiche, si scopre che è dentro ‘brutti giri’, fa un giro dal preside, come se fosse una cosa normale e poi torna a casa con la promessa di uscire con i suoi amici dopo aver sostituito la madre a lavoro visto che è depressa per la fine del rapporto con il suo fidanzato. Allora già qui mi fermo, è scritto di fretta e furia, non ci sono spiegazioni, non c’è né capo né coda. Lena ha quindici anni e si comporta come una donna. Va a lavoro al posto della madre? Viene chiamata dal preside e gli parla come se fosse suo fratello? Non mi è assolutamente piaciuto il personaggio protagonista e da qui ovviamente sono stata delusa anche da tutto il resto.
Lena frequenta amici anche poi grandi di lei che fanno dubbi lavori. Ci può anche stare per una ragazza problematica, però vorrei delle spiegazioni. Come ha conosciuto questi amici più grandi? Come ha iniziato ad avere brutto giri? Poi nella serata di questa giornata super impegnativa, incontra un ragazzo, che poi si scopre essere il fratello di una vecchia fiamma di Lena che al momento frequenta una sua amica. Non ho mai scritto una recensione che non sia sentita e purtroppo devo dirlo: una delusione totale. L’unico punto a favore di questo libro è la scrittura. L’autrice è bravissima, scrive in modo impeccabile. Purtroppo non ha lavorato sulla trama, non ha ampliato e spiegato molte cose rendendole prive di qualsiasi logica. Il segreto che deve tenere nascosto Lena, che poi sarebbe il centro della trama, passa quasi in secondo piano, coperto da altre mille scene senza senso e alla fine mi ha deluso pure il segreto, visto che dopo due ore che Lena lo scopre, lo scoprono tutti. So che l'autrice è bravissima, penso che questo libro sia stato solo un piccolo scivolo nella sua carriera. Spero di leggere presto quelle storie che ho amato dalla sua penna…
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La trama mi ha istigata e incuriosita, la cover è semplice ma molto ben fatta. Pensavo fosse un buon libro, anche perché l'autrice è bravissima! Purtroppo sono inciampata in una delusione dietro l'altra. Il libro si estende a dieci capitoli, la storia viene narrata nell’arco di una sola giornata. La storia inizia con Lana che scopre il segreto del fidanzato di sua madre. Lana, dopo aver intimato l'uomo di rivelarlo alla madre prima che lo faccia lei, esce di casa. Va a scuola, incontra le sue amiche, si scopre che è dentro ‘brutti giri’, fa un giro dal preside, come se fosse una cosa normale e poi torna a casa con la promessa di uscire con i suoi amici dopo aver sostituito la madre a lavoro visto che è depressa per la fine del rapporto con il suo fidanzato. Allora già qui mi fermo, è scritto di fretta e furia, non ci sono spiegazioni, non c’è né capo né coda. Lena ha quindici anni e si comporta come una donna. Va a lavoro al posto della madre? Viene chiamata dal preside e gli parla come se fosse suo fratello? Non mi è assolutamente piaciuto il personaggio protagonista e da qui ovviamente sono stata delusa anche da tutto il resto.
Lena frequenta amici anche poi grandi di lei che fanno dubbi lavori. Ci può anche stare per una ragazza problematica, però vorrei delle spiegazioni. Come ha conosciuto questi amici più grandi? Come ha iniziato ad avere brutto giri? Poi nella serata di questa giornata super impegnativa, incontra un ragazzo, che poi si scopre essere il fratello di una vecchia fiamma di Lena che al momento frequenta una sua amica. Non ho mai scritto una recensione che non sia sentita e purtroppo devo dirlo: una delusione totale. L’unico punto a favore di questo libro è la scrittura. L’autrice è bravissima, scrive in modo impeccabile. Purtroppo non ha lavorato sulla trama, non ha ampliato e spiegato molte cose rendendole prive di qualsiasi logica. Il segreto che deve tenere nascosto Lena, che poi sarebbe il centro della trama, passa quasi in secondo piano, coperto da altre mille scene senza senso e alla fine mi ha deluso pure il segreto, visto che dopo due ore che Lena lo scopre, lo scoprono tutti. So che l'autrice è bravissima, penso che questo libro sia stato solo un piccolo scivolo nella sua carriera. Spero di leggere presto quelle storie che ho amato dalla sua penna…
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July 3, 2018
I loved all female characters, every one of them was strong and kickass. Lana, Tori and Nina were a true girl gang and I loved them.
However, I expected more from the story itself. Not sure if I'll continue with the series....
However, I expected more from the story itself. Not sure if I'll continue with the series....
December 29, 2017
What was that?!
It seriously pains my heart to write a review and rate this book. I LOVE Rebecca Donovan and her breathing series is one I often think about and recommend. So this was a very highly anticipated book for me. But I was sadly disappointed. The characters were nothing like they were portrayed, there were several holes in the story (which I know there is another book coming out in 6 mos), and the characters (again) and their persona was just so blah. I was intrigued in the beginning and then it took a swan dive. I had no clue where the story was going. This was huge eye rolling sigh for me.
It seriously pains my heart to write a review and rate this book. I LOVE Rebecca Donovan and her breathing series is one I often think about and recommend. So this was a very highly anticipated book for me. But I was sadly disappointed. The characters were nothing like they were portrayed, there were several holes in the story (which I know there is another book coming out in 6 mos), and the characters (again) and their persona was just so blah. I was intrigued in the beginning and then it took a swan dive. I had no clue where the story was going. This was huge eye rolling sigh for me.
July 6, 2020
Quick read, nice start to the series but ends on a cliffhanger so I’m off to see what happens with Lana next.
December 15, 2017
If I’d known I that this book was going to be unputdownable, I wouldn’t have started it at bedtime. I just spent a day in the life of teenage hell where love and trust paved the way to pain. This wickedly raw and sometimes brutal story had me awash in a sea of emotions. I don’t know who needed a life jacket more me or Lana and her friends. Rebecca Donovan is back and better than ever with her hauntingly addictive new release. I need the next book now.
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September 16, 2021
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July 21, 2018
voto 3.5
Salve amiche, lettrici.
Oggi vi propongo una lettura veloce, di appena 140 pagine che mi ha lasciata con una grande curiosità.
Si tratta di "Una ragione per dirti no", primo volume di una nuova serie di Rebecca Donovan, la Cursed series, edita da Newton Compton, che ringrazio per avermelo inviato in anteprima.
Lana Peri è una quindicenne cresciuta troppo in fretta. Vive con la madre in un quartiere povero, frequenta il liceo e lavora per aiutare in casa e per coprire i turni della madre malata.
Lana è convinta che ciascuno di noi è maledetto da qualcosa nella vita, non per forza da qualcosa di negativo, anzi. Lei è sicura che ciò che condanna gli esseri umani sono le virtù.
La madre, ad esempio, è condannata dal suo OTTIMISMO, la nonna è stata segnata dalla FIDUCIA, lei è maledetta a cuasa della sua ONESTÀ. Sì, perché non è capace nemmeno di mentire forzando la sua natura.
Non crede nell'amore, forse a causa della sfortunata serie di relazioni sbagliate della madre oppure a causa del fatto che non conosca suo padre.
“Siamo tutti condannati... ognuno di noi, senza esclusioni. E non saranno le compulsioni o le dipendenze a trascinarci a fondo. Non saranno l'avidità o il desiderio a metterci in ginocchio. Le nostre maledizioni sono presenti in noi come virtù, come qualcosa che pensiamo di dover conseguire o diventare, magari sforzandoci. Solo che sono proprio questi tratti, quelli che riteniamo onorevoli, a causare la maggiore distruzione.”
Lana ha una cara amica, una tizia complicata come lei e, insieme, a scuola, sono temute e ammirate, o forse odiate, per il loro comportamento distaccato.
Un giorno Lincoln, un ragazzo della scuola, invita Lana e Tory ad una festa e le due, eccezionalmente, accettano.
Lì, mentre Tory sta con Lincoln, Lana conosce Joey Harrison, il fratello minore di Parker Harrison, una vecchia conoscenza di Lana. I due seguono subito la reciproca attrazione e ben presto, insieme a Tory, Lincoln e un certo Vic, un ragazzo strano ed inquietante, accettano un passaggio da Nina, amica più grande di Lana, e vanno in un locale illegale ed esclusivo, in cui è difficilissimo entrare e che grazie a Joey diventa accessibile, perché questo locale è proprio del fratello Parker.
Da questo momento in poi, una serie di disavventure e coincidenze spiacevoli porteranno i ragazzi a invischiarsi in strane situazioni che metteranno nei guai Lana.
Niente, non posso dirvi di più e non so nemmeno se sono riuscita a rendere bene la storia, visto che tutto il primo romanzo racconta di una sola nottata nella vita di questi ragazzi e finisce con un punto interrogativo grande quanto una casa!
In realtà le ultime pagine annunciano qualcosa di veramente sbalorditivo, secondo me. Penso di essere riuscita ad andare oltre, raccogliendo alcuni piccoli indizi.
Non so come esprimermi bene senza svelare l'arcano, ma vi posso dire che se all'inizio non capirete lo scopo di tutta questa narrazione, proprio nell'ultimo capitolo comincerete a fare due più due.
Se avete già letto precedentemente questa autrice, sapete che è un'abile narratrice, con uno stile semplice e diretto.
Il romanzo si legge velocemente, è scorrevole e dal ritmo serrato, aiutato anche dagli eventi che si susseguono uno dopo l'altro.
Non so parlarvi in maniera specifica dei personaggi, perché 140 pagine sono veramente poche per inquadrarli, soprattutto in virtù del fatto che questo primo romanzo presenta solo l'antefatto che porta alla storia centrale vera e propria.
Posso dire solo che è interessante il trio Lana, Joey, Parker, e che ci riserveranno sorprese che nemmeno ci aspettiamo.
La cosa che mi ha un po' perplesso è la presentazione di una gioventù troppo allo sbando, mi è sembrata quasi surreale.
Non sono bigotta, per nulla, ma Lana, ad esempio, mi è sembrata troppo navigata per essere una quindicenne. Si giostra troppo bene tra sesso e droga, come se fosse normale per dei ragazzi così giovani. Non so, magari è solo una percezione errata, la mia.
Ma non voglio spingermi oltre, vedremo.
Purtroppo, il romanzo è troppo corto. Credo che la Newton abbia deciso di dividere l'opera in tre volumi come ha già fatto precedentemente con il romanzo di un'altra autrice, Whitney G. Ricordate la serie "Splendido dubbio"? Ecco.
Quindi, al momento, darò un voto di fiducia, in previsione della bella storia che so che diventerà.
Buona lettura.
Salve amiche, lettrici.
Oggi vi propongo una lettura veloce, di appena 140 pagine che mi ha lasciata con una grande curiosità.
Si tratta di "Una ragione per dirti no", primo volume di una nuova serie di Rebecca Donovan, la Cursed series, edita da Newton Compton, che ringrazio per avermelo inviato in anteprima.
Lana Peri è una quindicenne cresciuta troppo in fretta. Vive con la madre in un quartiere povero, frequenta il liceo e lavora per aiutare in casa e per coprire i turni della madre malata.
Lana è convinta che ciascuno di noi è maledetto da qualcosa nella vita, non per forza da qualcosa di negativo, anzi. Lei è sicura che ciò che condanna gli esseri umani sono le virtù.
La madre, ad esempio, è condannata dal suo OTTIMISMO, la nonna è stata segnata dalla FIDUCIA, lei è maledetta a cuasa della sua ONESTÀ. Sì, perché non è capace nemmeno di mentire forzando la sua natura.
Non crede nell'amore, forse a causa della sfortunata serie di relazioni sbagliate della madre oppure a causa del fatto che non conosca suo padre.
“Siamo tutti condannati... ognuno di noi, senza esclusioni. E non saranno le compulsioni o le dipendenze a trascinarci a fondo. Non saranno l'avidità o il desiderio a metterci in ginocchio. Le nostre maledizioni sono presenti in noi come virtù, come qualcosa che pensiamo di dover conseguire o diventare, magari sforzandoci. Solo che sono proprio questi tratti, quelli che riteniamo onorevoli, a causare la maggiore distruzione.”
Lana ha una cara amica, una tizia complicata come lei e, insieme, a scuola, sono temute e ammirate, o forse odiate, per il loro comportamento distaccato.
Un giorno Lincoln, un ragazzo della scuola, invita Lana e Tory ad una festa e le due, eccezionalmente, accettano.
Lì, mentre Tory sta con Lincoln, Lana conosce Joey Harrison, il fratello minore di Parker Harrison, una vecchia conoscenza di Lana. I due seguono subito la reciproca attrazione e ben presto, insieme a Tory, Lincoln e un certo Vic, un ragazzo strano ed inquietante, accettano un passaggio da Nina, amica più grande di Lana, e vanno in un locale illegale ed esclusivo, in cui è difficilissimo entrare e che grazie a Joey diventa accessibile, perché questo locale è proprio del fratello Parker.
Da questo momento in poi, una serie di disavventure e coincidenze spiacevoli porteranno i ragazzi a invischiarsi in strane situazioni che metteranno nei guai Lana.
Niente, non posso dirvi di più e non so nemmeno se sono riuscita a rendere bene la storia, visto che tutto il primo romanzo racconta di una sola nottata nella vita di questi ragazzi e finisce con un punto interrogativo grande quanto una casa!
In realtà le ultime pagine annunciano qualcosa di veramente sbalorditivo, secondo me. Penso di essere riuscita ad andare oltre, raccogliendo alcuni piccoli indizi.
Non so come esprimermi bene senza svelare l'arcano, ma vi posso dire che se all'inizio non capirete lo scopo di tutta questa narrazione, proprio nell'ultimo capitolo comincerete a fare due più due.
Se avete già letto precedentemente questa autrice, sapete che è un'abile narratrice, con uno stile semplice e diretto.
Il romanzo si legge velocemente, è scorrevole e dal ritmo serrato, aiutato anche dagli eventi che si susseguono uno dopo l'altro.
Non so parlarvi in maniera specifica dei personaggi, perché 140 pagine sono veramente poche per inquadrarli, soprattutto in virtù del fatto che questo primo romanzo presenta solo l'antefatto che porta alla storia centrale vera e propria.
Posso dire solo che è interessante il trio Lana, Joey, Parker, e che ci riserveranno sorprese che nemmeno ci aspettiamo.
La cosa che mi ha un po' perplesso è la presentazione di una gioventù troppo allo sbando, mi è sembrata quasi surreale.
Non sono bigotta, per nulla, ma Lana, ad esempio, mi è sembrata troppo navigata per essere una quindicenne. Si giostra troppo bene tra sesso e droga, come se fosse normale per dei ragazzi così giovani. Non so, magari è solo una percezione errata, la mia.
Ma non voglio spingermi oltre, vedremo.
Purtroppo, il romanzo è troppo corto. Credo che la Newton abbia deciso di dividere l'opera in tre volumi come ha già fatto precedentemente con il romanzo di un'altra autrice, Whitney G. Ricordate la serie "Splendido dubbio"? Ecco.
Quindi, al momento, darò un voto di fiducia, in previsione della bella storia che so che diventerà.
Buona lettura.
March 18, 2022
Naprawdę dobrze bawiłam się czytając te książkę! Skończyła się ona w takim momencie, że natychmiast potrzebuje drugiego tomu… którego nie ma.
December 25, 2017
Really enjoyed this one, just sucks that book 2 is still a ways away.
May 27, 2018
Meh. Just...meh.
June 23, 2018
I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
If I'd Only Known is the first book in the Cursed series from Rebecca Donovan. Since this is the first book in this series you should expect a cliffhanger. The second book though is coming out soon so the wait is not long.
Lana Peri isn't afraid of telling anyone exactly what she thinks, even if it gets her in trouble-which it usually does. But the thing is, she can't lie. Her unfiltered honesty doesn't exactly make her many friends, although it does get her kicked out of class regularly. Lana knows the truth will eventually be her undoing. If only she's known it would begin today. It was mean to be a night Lana and her best friends will never forget. And it is...for all the wrong reasons. Lana witnesses not just one, but two violent crimes committed by the same person. Except she can't say a word. Not if she wants to protect her friends. Lana's silence will implicate her and inadvertently cover for him. But it's not like she had a choice. He is powerful. Connected. Untouchable. And a friend of Joey Harrison-the guy Lana is uncharacteristically drawn to the moment they meet. Joey's also the only one who is told the truth. His lies will ruin her. Her silence will keep them safe. The truth won't save any of them.
If I'd Only Know is a quick read. I read it in a day and I am no speed reader. However it does suck you in and is different from most of the books that I read. Lana is a fifteen year old girl who is being raised by a mother who falls in love at the drop of a hat and is devastated when those relationships end. This is her curse. Lana's curse is that she is honest. In high school it gets her in trouble and she spends a lot of time in the principle's office. However tonight her friend Toni want to go out to a high school party which is odd for them as they usually go to bars and parties that the older crowd goes to. She doesn't mind going out with Toni to meet up with a guy that Lana has a class with she just makes it clear that she better not fix her up with his friend. You see, Lana doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. She tells the truth no matter what and it gets her into trouble more often than not. When they get to the party the friend turns out to be Joey Harrison and the connection is immediate between these too which is odd because Lana doesn't have anything to do with boys. From that moment on the night takes a turn you won't see coming and you will just have to read for yourself to find out what. It is a crazy mess and the ending leaves you hanging pretty badly. I enjoyed this book. Its suspenseful, for sure but more to the side of I am trying to figure out just what in the world is actually going on and who is who. I can't wait to dive into the next book to find out what happens though.
If I'd Only Known is the first book in the Cursed series from Rebecca Donovan. Since this is the first book in this series you should expect a cliffhanger. The second book though is coming out soon so the wait is not long.
Lana Peri isn't afraid of telling anyone exactly what she thinks, even if it gets her in trouble-which it usually does. But the thing is, she can't lie. Her unfiltered honesty doesn't exactly make her many friends, although it does get her kicked out of class regularly. Lana knows the truth will eventually be her undoing. If only she's known it would begin today. It was mean to be a night Lana and her best friends will never forget. And it is...for all the wrong reasons. Lana witnesses not just one, but two violent crimes committed by the same person. Except she can't say a word. Not if she wants to protect her friends. Lana's silence will implicate her and inadvertently cover for him. But it's not like she had a choice. He is powerful. Connected. Untouchable. And a friend of Joey Harrison-the guy Lana is uncharacteristically drawn to the moment they meet. Joey's also the only one who is told the truth. His lies will ruin her. Her silence will keep them safe. The truth won't save any of them.
If I'd Only Know is a quick read. I read it in a day and I am no speed reader. However it does suck you in and is different from most of the books that I read. Lana is a fifteen year old girl who is being raised by a mother who falls in love at the drop of a hat and is devastated when those relationships end. This is her curse. Lana's curse is that she is honest. In high school it gets her in trouble and she spends a lot of time in the principle's office. However tonight her friend Toni want to go out to a high school party which is odd for them as they usually go to bars and parties that the older crowd goes to. She doesn't mind going out with Toni to meet up with a guy that Lana has a class with she just makes it clear that she better not fix her up with his friend. You see, Lana doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. She tells the truth no matter what and it gets her into trouble more often than not. When they get to the party the friend turns out to be Joey Harrison and the connection is immediate between these too which is odd because Lana doesn't have anything to do with boys. From that moment on the night takes a turn you won't see coming and you will just have to read for yourself to find out what. It is a crazy mess and the ending leaves you hanging pretty badly. I enjoyed this book. Its suspenseful, for sure but more to the side of I am trying to figure out just what in the world is actually going on and who is who. I can't wait to dive into the next book to find out what happens though.
July 19, 2018
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Ho grosse difficoltà a giudicare questo primo volume, in realtà non si tratta che di un prologo esteso.
L'intera storia di questa prima parte si svolge in un arco temporale molto breve, circa 24 ore ma vivremo con i nostri ragazzi soprattutto la nottata sicuramente ricca di eventi. E nel momento in cui penseremo di avere finalmente in mano un quadro della situazione il libro si interrompe con un cliffhanger che lascia a dir poco interdette. A mio avviso il libro così come è stato suddiviso non ha molto senso. E' difficile da giudicare perché se ne ha una visione a dir poco incompleta.
Lana ha solo quindici anni ma a causa delle storie familiari che ha vissuto ha la maturità e la saggezza di un'adulta. A differenza della maggior parte dei ragazzi, dice sempre la verità. Lei non mente mai e questo la caccia spesso in un mucchio di guai. Ancor più spesso la fa sembrare scortese, offensiva e fredda. Eppure, sotto questo aspetto da dura c'è un adolescente che si perde esattamente come gli altri e che ha un cuore, anche se raramente lo lascia vedere.
Durante una serata con gli amici, Lana si trova, per ben due volte, nel posto sbagliato al momento sbagliato. Questi eventi segneranno la sua vita cambiandone il percorso. In quella notte Lana assisterà a due crimini violenti commessi dalla stessa persona. Ma non potrà dire una parola. Non se vuole proteggere i suoi amici. Il silenzio di Lana la renderà complice e pur essendone consapevole non ha scelta.
Lui è potente. Intoccabile. E un amico di Joey Harrison, il ragazzo da cui Lana è insolitamente attratta dal primo momento in cui lo incontra.
Le sue bugie la rovineranno. Il suo silenzio li terrà al sicuro. La verità non salverà nessuno di loro.
E' un un libro sicuramente violento, che ci parla di una realtà giovanile degradata. Lana, la protagonista assoluta è senza alcun dubbio un personaggio interessante, affascinante e intelligente oltre a essere bellissima. La sua brutale onestà unita al suo sarcasmo è stimolante e divertente. Ma c'è un ma, non sono riuscita a provare empatia con lei, forse a causa della brevità del libro (circa 137 pagine su Kindle) e la numerosa quantità di eventi e di personaggi. E lei è l'unica che si può tentare di descrivere, al momento gli altri personaggi non sono che delle semplici comparse.
Dello stesso Joey e del suo più interessante fratello Parker abbiamo troppi pochi elementi per poterli inquadrare. La stessa cosa vale per gli altri: la madre di Lana, le sue amiche Nina e Tori, tutti personaggi particolari ma dei quali non ci è dato modo che di scoprire solo pochissimi elementi, sicuramente caratteristici ma insoddisfacenti.
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Ho grosse difficoltà a giudicare questo primo volume, in realtà non si tratta che di un prologo esteso.
L'intera storia di questa prima parte si svolge in un arco temporale molto breve, circa 24 ore ma vivremo con i nostri ragazzi soprattutto la nottata sicuramente ricca di eventi. E nel momento in cui penseremo di avere finalmente in mano un quadro della situazione il libro si interrompe con un cliffhanger che lascia a dir poco interdette. A mio avviso il libro così come è stato suddiviso non ha molto senso. E' difficile da giudicare perché se ne ha una visione a dir poco incompleta.
Lana ha solo quindici anni ma a causa delle storie familiari che ha vissuto ha la maturità e la saggezza di un'adulta. A differenza della maggior parte dei ragazzi, dice sempre la verità. Lei non mente mai e questo la caccia spesso in un mucchio di guai. Ancor più spesso la fa sembrare scortese, offensiva e fredda. Eppure, sotto questo aspetto da dura c'è un adolescente che si perde esattamente come gli altri e che ha un cuore, anche se raramente lo lascia vedere.
Durante una serata con gli amici, Lana si trova, per ben due volte, nel posto sbagliato al momento sbagliato. Questi eventi segneranno la sua vita cambiandone il percorso. In quella notte Lana assisterà a due crimini violenti commessi dalla stessa persona. Ma non potrà dire una parola. Non se vuole proteggere i suoi amici. Il silenzio di Lana la renderà complice e pur essendone consapevole non ha scelta.
Lui è potente. Intoccabile. E un amico di Joey Harrison, il ragazzo da cui Lana è insolitamente attratta dal primo momento in cui lo incontra.
Le sue bugie la rovineranno. Il suo silenzio li terrà al sicuro. La verità non salverà nessuno di loro.
E' un un libro sicuramente violento, che ci parla di una realtà giovanile degradata. Lana, la protagonista assoluta è senza alcun dubbio un personaggio interessante, affascinante e intelligente oltre a essere bellissima. La sua brutale onestà unita al suo sarcasmo è stimolante e divertente. Ma c'è un ma, non sono riuscita a provare empatia con lei, forse a causa della brevità del libro (circa 137 pagine su Kindle) e la numerosa quantità di eventi e di personaggi. E lei è l'unica che si può tentare di descrivere, al momento gli altri personaggi non sono che delle semplici comparse.
Dello stesso Joey e del suo più interessante fratello Parker abbiamo troppi pochi elementi per poterli inquadrare. La stessa cosa vale per gli altri: la madre di Lana, le sue amiche Nina e Tori, tutti personaggi particolari ma dei quali non ci è dato modo che di scoprire solo pochissimi elementi, sicuramente caratteristici ma insoddisfacenti.
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December 17, 2017
4.5 stars!!!
“We’re all cursed—every single one of us.”
Rebecca Donovan returns with a bang and a surprise release that will have your mind reeling! If I’d Known (Cursed #1) is so different, so heart-stopping, you’ll be gripping your kindle till the last page.
Lana Peri, a 15 year old high school student, is burdened with with the virtue of honesty. She’s fierce, loyal, and her truthfulness is both a gift and a curse.
What starts as typical day and ends with a night out with friends, turns into a nightmare. A series of events leads Lana into one night that will alter her life.
Rebecca Donovan delivers a fast-paced, novel with romance, mystery, and intrigue. Her writing is flawless and the suspenseful plot will have you dying for the next installment.
**ARC provided to me by Social Butterfly in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
“We’re all cursed—every single one of us.”
Rebecca Donovan returns with a bang and a surprise release that will have your mind reeling! If I’d Known (Cursed #1) is so different, so heart-stopping, you’ll be gripping your kindle till the last page.
Lana Peri, a 15 year old high school student, is burdened with with the virtue of honesty. She’s fierce, loyal, and her truthfulness is both a gift and a curse.
What starts as typical day and ends with a night out with friends, turns into a nightmare. A series of events leads Lana into one night that will alter her life.
Rebecca Donovan delivers a fast-paced, novel with romance, mystery, and intrigue. Her writing is flawless and the suspenseful plot will have you dying for the next installment.
**ARC provided to me by Social Butterfly in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
June 4, 2018
Slow and steady start with a punch towards the end...
I was a little confused in the beginning with this story. It definitely took a bit to pick up on, but when it finally did, it was so good. I couldn't stop turning the pages.
I can't believe the main character is on 15 years old! She acts way beyond her years.
Lots of twists in this book that had me begging for more answers, and I cant wait to get them when Knowing You releases at the end of the month.
Good work, Ms. Donovan. A quick mystery filled read.
I was a little confused in the beginning with this story. It definitely took a bit to pick up on, but when it finally did, it was so good. I couldn't stop turning the pages.
I can't believe the main character is on 15 years old! She acts way beyond her years.
Lots of twists in this book that had me begging for more answers, and I cant wait to get them when Knowing You releases at the end of the month.
Good work, Ms. Donovan. A quick mystery filled read.
July 23, 2018
È troppo breve per poterlo valutare davvero, considerando che dal finale partirà la storia vera e propria. Sicuramente mi ha incuriosito e mi ha fatto venir voglia di leggere il seguito, sperando di non dover attendere troppo!
March 25, 2021
Niestety nie udało mi się dobrnąć do końca... Cóż mogę napisać? Ogromnie się zawiodłam, zarówno główną bohaterką, dialogami, wątkiem „romantycznym” (jeśli w ogóle mogę tak napisać). Z wiekim bólem musze powiedzieć, że to POTĘŻNE rozczarowanie tego roku...
August 1, 2019
Glad I have the rest of the story!
October 23, 2023
3,75
trochę zagmatwana chociażby końcówka która swoją drogą jest dobra ale DLACZEGO NIKT NIE PRZETLUMACZY NASTEPNYCH CZĘŚCI???? jestem tym strasznie zawiedziona bo skończyła się akurat w kulminacyjnym momencie ...
trochę zagmatwana chociażby końcówka która swoją drogą jest dobra ale DLACZEGO NIKT NIE PRZETLUMACZY NASTEPNYCH CZĘŚCI???? jestem tym strasznie zawiedziona bo skończyła się akurat w kulminacyjnym momencie ...
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