Today, I'm super excited to be hosting my stop for the Things I Can't Forget blog tour and I would like to take this chance to thank Giselle at Xpresso Book Tours for letting me take part! For my stop today I have a review of the book and an international giveaway for a grab bag of Miranda's favourite books for you all to enter. To follow the rest of the tour, click HERE.
Name: Things I Can't Forget (Hundred Oaks #3)
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Name: Things I Can't Forget (Hundred Oaks #3)
Author: Miranda Kenneally
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: 1st March 2013
Pages: 320, e-ARC
Source: For review (from publisher/blog tour)\
Rating: 4 stars
Things I Can't Forget was one of those books I just knew I had to read and I had heard endless praise for Miranda Kenneally's other contemporaries. I had high expectations and Things I Can't Forget didn't disappoint, balancing serious issues and self-discovery and romance in one delightful, thought-provoking concoction.
Kate Kelly really stood out to me as a character. She wasn't afraid to let her thoughts be heard and she stood very strongly by her beliefs - something I really admired in her. I can see why this can be bad in some situations and I understand why some bloggers really loathed her in the beginning but I really took a liking to her. I must admit the religious element of the book took me by surprise as I wasn't expecting it but I enjoyed reading from Kate's perspective.
What I loved most was the way Kate developed as the book progressed. Although I'm not religious, I could immediately relate to her in that as you grow up, you begin to question your beliefs and the world around you. Kenneally portrayed this superbly and provided lots of space for Kate to grow and understand that in having your own beliefs, you must accept others' too. I always love character development and it was spot on in Things I Can't Forget - something which makes it all the more memorable.
Other than the weighty issues like pregnancy and teenage sex, there's a nice romance weaved in. Matt was incredibly cute and I adored him. He also attended church but was not as firm as Kate in his beliefs and more accepting that not everyone has the same opinions as him. I loved the way Kate could learn from him and how he wasn't pushy for the physical side of the relationship. He was a true gentleman and it was refreshing to read about a relationship which wasn't too physical. He many not have completely won me over, but he was a very strong contender.
Overall, Things I Can't Forget was a thought-provoking read which dealt with interesting issues. The main characters were a delight to read about, with wonderful support from the secondary characters and the romance was sweet and sure to be a hit with readers. Miranda Kenneally's prose is neither fancy nor flowery, yet still succeeds in conveying the message that everyone's beliefs matter.
And here is the giveaway to win a Grab Bag of Miranda's Favourite Books. Don't forget that it's open internationally! Good luck!
Rating: 4 stars
Companion to Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker.
Kate has always been the good girl. Too good, according to some people at school—although they have no idea the guilty secret she carries. But this summer, everything is different…
This summer she’s a counselor at Cumberland Creek summer camp, and she wants to put the past behind her. This summer Matt is back as a counselor too. He’s the first guy she ever kissed, and he’s gone from a geeky songwriter who loved The Hardy Boys to a buff lifeguard who loves to flirt…with her.
Kate used to think the world was black and white, right and wrong. Turns out, life isn’t that easy…
Beverley's Review
Things I Can't Forget was one of those books I just knew I had to read and I had heard endless praise for Miranda Kenneally's other contemporaries. I had high expectations and Things I Can't Forget didn't disappoint, balancing serious issues and self-discovery and romance in one delightful, thought-provoking concoction.
Kate Kelly really stood out to me as a character. She wasn't afraid to let her thoughts be heard and she stood very strongly by her beliefs - something I really admired in her. I can see why this can be bad in some situations and I understand why some bloggers really loathed her in the beginning but I really took a liking to her. I must admit the religious element of the book took me by surprise as I wasn't expecting it but I enjoyed reading from Kate's perspective.
What I loved most was the way Kate developed as the book progressed. Although I'm not religious, I could immediately relate to her in that as you grow up, you begin to question your beliefs and the world around you. Kenneally portrayed this superbly and provided lots of space for Kate to grow and understand that in having your own beliefs, you must accept others' too. I always love character development and it was spot on in Things I Can't Forget - something which makes it all the more memorable.
Other than the weighty issues like pregnancy and teenage sex, there's a nice romance weaved in. Matt was incredibly cute and I adored him. He also attended church but was not as firm as Kate in his beliefs and more accepting that not everyone has the same opinions as him. I loved the way Kate could learn from him and how he wasn't pushy for the physical side of the relationship. He was a true gentleman and it was refreshing to read about a relationship which wasn't too physical. He many not have completely won me over, but he was a very strong contender.
Overall, Things I Can't Forget was a thought-provoking read which dealt with interesting issues. The main characters were a delight to read about, with wonderful support from the secondary characters and the romance was sweet and sure to be a hit with readers. Miranda Kenneally's prose is neither fancy nor flowery, yet still succeeds in conveying the message that everyone's beliefs matter.
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| 4 Teacups for Things I Can't Forget! |
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So, has my review given you that extra nudge to read the book? I hope so... Get buying!:
And here is the giveaway to win a Grab Bag of Miranda's Favourite Books. Don't forget that it's open internationally! Good luck!
Happy reading,
Beverley x
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