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Remember that time when I was binge-reading Jennifer L. Armentrout? Well, this book really surprised me in a good way because of the twist in the end! I will not be revealing the twist because I actually loved the way it was revealed to Teresa because that was also the time that it was revealed to the reader. Although, I knew the twist by the second chapter. Yes, it was that glaring to me but maybe because it hit a little bit closer to home for me?
Be with Me was super angsty. I mean that twist alone added 2 points in the angstiness. Also, I HATED Jase and my attitude towards him didn’t really change until almost the halfway mark! Why? Well, because he was hot and cold multiple times that I could not understand him. THIS is exactly why I am a put off by YA and NA romance. Also, I felt this way because this was written in Teresa’s POV only, so I couldn’t even delve into Jase’s thoughts.
I’m actually glad that I didn’t DNF this book because of the unlikeable Jase because I would have missed a lot. Jase does get better after the second half and THANK GOD because Be with Me was emotional and heartbreaking, especially because this book feels very personal to me.
Jase’s and Teresa’s HEA was earned in the end and I couldn’t be happier.
Sophie Eastlake narrates this book again and I she is perfect!
Overall, I enjoyed Be with Me and although it is not as emotional as Wait for You, I was still moved. Jennifer L. Armentrout is definitely becoming one of my auto-buy authors!
Trigger Warning: there is mention of physical abuse and possible suicide.
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Would you continue reading if one or both of the main characters were unlikeable?
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I’m really scared about the way you described the hero! It turns me off a LOT in contemporary when I can’t like the main characters, especially the love interests. Hot and cold guys are NOT my thing. BUUUUT I LOVE ANGST. Angst is the only reason I read NA, really. I only delve into NA when I feel like I haven’t read enough angst in a while. XD Anyway, awesome review, lovely! So glad this book redeemed itself for you by the second half.
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Thanks, Aimee! Angst is also the reason why I read NA! Sometimes, it works well but sometimes it doesn’t and I usually stop after I read a bunch of NA romances in succession because it’s just too much. LOL but I did enjoy this book and super glad that I finished it ☺️
I just want to start off by saying that I love your bookstagram photo, it’s beautiful! Anyway, I’m glad this book was enjoyable for you (even if Jase was really hot and cold)! I tend to avoid romance novels because I usually don’t like the drama and angst leading up to the ending. I’ve actually never read a Jennifer L. Armentrout book, but I see her name floating around the book blogging community pretty often. I do enjoy books with twist endings though, so maybe I’ll have to give this one a try!
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Thanks, Claire! JLA is pretty good and she was a new-to-me author last year. She does write NA romance to perfection! I want to read some of her NA fantasy books because I’ve seen that around the community, as well.
I agree-this one wasn’t nearly as enjoyable as Cam and Avery’s story. However, I did end up liking this couple more than I thought I would. Even a meh JLA book is still better than so many books out there! She is the queen!!
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You’re right, Samantha! JLA is an amazing writer! Also, this book was still amazing but I had problems with Jase being super unlikeable! ughhh!
I just adored this book here!!! So dang good and yeah its pretty angsty but a good type of angst. It really works for me and her writing is fabulous!!
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I agree! JLA is AMAZING!! I can’t believe I waited sooo long to read her!