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Ashley Schumacher

Auteur van Amelia Unabridged: A Novel

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Werken van Ashley Schumacher

Amelia Unabridged: A Novel (2021) 140 exemplaren
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway (2023) 55 exemplaren
Full Flight (2022) 46 exemplaren
In the Orbit of You (2024) 8 exemplaren

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Parts of Amerlia Unabridged absolutely sparkle. Schumacher writes earnestly and thoughtfully, producing gorgeous descriptions that genuinely made me fall in love with reading all over again. Of course, I can't point to specific quotes at this time; you'll just have to trust me that there are some beautiful, heartbreaking bits and pieces in here.
Other parts err on the side of trite and predictable. I felt like the author couldn't quite decide if she wanted to write a typical teenage love story (which wouldn't be a bad thing) or a more complex young adult coming-of-age. Of course, I was reading an unedited manuscript, so I can't know for sure what this story will be by its official release. I'm excited to see the final product, and even more excited to see what Ashley Schumacher produces after this. She has a ton of potential, whatever she chooses to focus on!… (meer)
 
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boopingaround | 14 andere besprekingen | Mar 6, 2024 |
“Maybe we're twin planets and our options are either to distantly orbit the same star or else collide and take everything down with us.”

A brilliantly poetic and sweet story of childhood best friends torn apart by circumstances and then reunited, a year too early.

When Jordan and Nova were little, they build their own kingdom - Snailopolis. But when Jordan is taken away from his abusive parents, he promises to find Nova again when he's eighteen. Nova's mother's job takes them all over the country, however; and one day when she's seventeen, she looks up at a new school and there's Jordan, one year earlier than he promised.

Jordan's now a popular football player with an adoring, genuinely nice girlfriend named Abigail. His life trajectory seems set - date the cheerleader, get a college scholarship and maybe even go pro. But then Nova comes back into his life, unlocking all these layers of feelings that he didn't even know he was capable of.

Nova's conflicted because Jordan's life seems so set, and she still can't figure out who she is or wants to be. She feels like all her moves have kept her from putting down roots long enough to find herself. She's drawn to Jordan, but also feels like they should stay away from each other.

This will-they-or-won't-they romance captures your whole heart. The author's signature gorgeous lyrical prose style really sings in this book. The ending is perfection and will leave you with a big book hangover.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance review copy of this book in exchange for a positive review.
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Asingrey | Dec 7, 2023 |
What in the world did I just read?
I haven't the faintest idea of how to begin this review but I'll try.
As impossible as it sounds, the inside of the book is even more beautiful than the cover *heart-eyes*.
I thought that a book could get any better than some of my favorites, but this one was in a category of its own. The character's emotions seemed so deep and lifelike. It was incredible to read and I felt myself feeling their emotions as the story progressed. All the characters were great and I would really love to see more about Alex someday.
Normally I am not a fan of epilogues but this one completely different from any other that I've read.
The writing style just drew me in and all the bookish references kept this bookworm quite giddy with excitement.
Now, I HIGHLY recommend that you find a copy of this book ASAP once it releases on February 16.

Rating: can I give it 10/5?
Language: a**, s***
Romance: kissing
Spiritual: n/a
Violence: deaths of loved ones

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.
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libraryofemma | 14 andere besprekingen | Oct 20, 2023 |
"Full Flight" was a sweet YA read. I loved Weston and Anna. Told from alternating perspectives, the relationship which grew between them captured the excitement and intensity of first love in an authentic manner. The fact that Anna and Weston were in a marching band was interesting and I loved all the musical references.

I didn't read the synopsis before reading this novel so I was shocked at the events that occurred. Overall, "Full Flight" was a lovely story that brought tears to my eyes.… (meer)
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HeatherLINC | 4 andere besprekingen | May 9, 2023 |

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