Jade Abbott wants an ordinary summer instead of continuing to tour with her mother's band all over the world, so she stays with her aunt and uncle in California. Jade has also never met her father, so she plans to meet him when his band is in town. She gets a job at the local pool, and then she meets Quentin. As Jade experiences a normal summer as a teenager, she finds herself falling for Quentin, who is equally as attracted to her. The only thing is, Quentin is hiding a secret that he is reluctant to share. Will Jade have a great summer with her new boyfriend, or will Quentin's secret spoil everything?
This book had a very sweet romance as well as good lessons about life, love, and the meaning of family. Jade's mother was so loving and sweet to her, and her aunt and uncle were also loving in a protective way. Guys like Quentin are rare in real life, so it was refreshing to see how kind and responsible he was. The situations and characters were realistic, and the writing was descriptive and emotional. I didn't care for the profanity, but I thought the lessons learned by the characters were excellent. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys contemporary YA romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS

I love reading the occasional feel good high school contemporary romance. They’re easy to get through, fun, cute and well, they’re this kind of silly pleasure I indulge in once in a while.

Almost Impossible started off rather slowly. I struggled to connect with Jade and the kind of live she lived. It was just this description of things that she had experienced, but there were no real emotions behind anything, even with things like ‘Oh, I’ve travelled the world,’ and ‘My mom is in a world famous brand.’

Jade also wanted to spend a summer as a normal teenager with family, but family was barely involved in the story. She wanted to know the rules, but then when her aunt and uncle imposed restrictions on her, she was annoyed that they thought they could. I guess I didn’t really like her much, or even understand her. She didn’t seem overly invested in anything – her job, family or anything at all, except her OWN spur of the moment decisions.

I also figured out the biggest twist in this book very early. In fact, the first time I met a certain someone, I pretty much knew.

It was the thing I liked the most about this book, in fact. I loved that, for ONCE, we saw a teenage boy who was responsible enough, and cared enough to stick around and be a parent. I loved that he was worried for her, and he was trying whatever he could to make things work.

Honestly, I didn’t like Quentin and Jade as much as I liked the representation of a teenage father. I wish there was more to Jade's story than just Quentin (because, let’s be honest, that’s all it really was) like her family, her mom and even her co-worker friend and just MORE ABOUT JADE AS A PERSON, FEELING THINGS.

3 stars.

I liked the teenage dad plot twist in this book. Although keeping the secret so long seemed a little far-fetched, the author pulled it off reasonably well. Nice little romance.

This was a good book. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I would recommend it to my friends.

This YA book had potential, and for the most part, it was potential that was pretty much to varying degrees. I liked Jade Abbott. She was a girl who was looking for some semblance of normalcy, or at least the sort of normal that other kids her age experienced. I liked Quentin Ford as well, especially because it was nice to have a coming-of-age story where the girl doesn't fall for the bad boy. There's one major twist in the story, and it was a twist that, admittedly, I figured out very early on. Now, there are times where I still have that feeling of anticipation leading up to the revelation of whatever secret has been kept for so long even though I already know what said secret is. However, in the case of Jade and Quentin's story, it was of an "okay" moment than an "ooh", and in the end, that's what Almost Impossible ended up being--okay. I had hoped for more, but this still turned out to be a 3.5-star read. ♥

*I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

I have this habit of going on Netgalley, requesting a book I'm interested in, only to start doubting how much I'll like it once I receive it. I'm doing better, but this was one of those books I pushed off, not wanting to DNF another book.
Friends, this is one of those few instances where my original instincts was on point. I devoured this book.

To be perfectly honest, this is probably one of my favorite YA romances of the summer-- perhaps the year??? Like... wow.
Let me start by saying the writing was on point for me. The details aren't overdone and most words and paragraphs seem to have meaning to the story. That being said, I do think some things happened a bit too quickly?, but I also don't know how things could have been prolonged.

Besides that it was refreshing to read a book with responsible teens. They still made mistakes and did things they shouldn't, but that doesn't mean they weren't super responsible with a solid head on their shoulders. I liked and respected both the main characters so much. These were teens I recognized as ones I've talked to in real life.

The romance was a bit... quick. As I mentioned above, many things happened quickly-- it does only happen over a two month period. I found the couple so cute though, that I couldn't help but just not care how quickly they ended up liking each other. It starts based on looks, but truly we can read how they start liking each other for other qualities and growing because of the other.
Unfortunately, I kinda knew the plot twist from the beginning-- I thought I read it in the synopsis?? If I did it has been changed thankfully, so I won't ruin that for you. Where could I have read it????? Or did I just assume... I don't even know.

I started this book with apprehension and ended it totally in love with it. I will definitely be recommending this one to people looking for a cute summer romance read.

Jade had spent her whole life on the road with her mom as she toured the world with her band. This summer, the last summer before she was due to put down roots at the college of her choice, she wanted to experience an authentic American teenage summer and stay in one place. She had a few secret plans up her sleeve, but she never planned on Quentin capturing her heart.

• Pro: As a single mom, I love seeing single parent families depicted in books, and I really like when they don't show the family struggling to stay afloat.

• Pro: Jade was a vegan hippie bookworm, yet, I really liked her. Her big heart was one of her greatest attributes, and she used it to commit acts of kindness throughout this book.

• Pro: I actually really liked the parallels that ran between certain characters in this book. The connection worked well for me.

• Pro: Quentin and Jade were a great pair. They had chemistry and the banter was witty and snappy and I loved the way they played off each other.

• Pro: Jade and her mom shared a very special bond. I love that they grew up together, but not only did her mom grow up, she grew into being a pretty amazing mom.

• Pro: I really liked the ending. Believe it or not, it was somewhat unexpected, though utterly delightful. My only issue was that I really wanted more of Jade and Quentin's story. I just enjoyed it so much. Maybe an epilogue would have left me fully sated?

Overall: A great summer romance, which was sweet, touching, and left me smiling.

A fun, refreshing read from my usual fare. I've been struggling lately to finish books. My year's reading goal is severely suffering because of this.

However, this was a nice palate cleanser. Something that was easy to read, it's a light-hearted, slow burn of a romance. And I could've read another 100 pages at least. I do wish it had been longer. Maybe then I'd have gotten my mojo all the way back!

This book was very sweet. I was surprised by the topic that is brought up in this book. Enjoyed the whole book, never a dull moment.

Let me start off by first saying that in my personal opinion, a 3 star book is a good book and one that I would recommend to people. I find that people cringe when they see 3 star and think the book isn't that great. It's not that, it's more along the lines of the book was a good read, but not one that will stick with me forever.

Almost Impossible is a sweet and easy read for just about anyone. There isn't any over the top drama and nothing too hot and heavy for a YA read.

Jade was my favorite part of this book. She has grown up in a world most of us would find fascinating and amazing. She is bit more mature than most at her age, but at the same time, she is slightly naïve on certain things because of her upbringing. You'd think she'd be more of a rebellious kid or something along those lines, but she appreciates everything she's been given and has a great head on her shoulders.

Quentin was an interesting character to me. He's got younger siblings at home that he helps take care of and also works full time during the summer. From everything we learn about him, he seems like a pretty decent kid who keeps to himself and doesn't get into too much trouble.

I enjoyed the buildup between Jade and Quentin - it was the typical summer romance between two teens - nothing is too fast and flows well between them. They take jabs at one another and even try to move things in a certain direction, even while life tries to stop it.

While I did enjoy reading this one, it's a not a story that left me reeling, and that is ok. Not all books need to leave with me that feeling way. This was a very light and sweet story overall. However, based on the blurb I was expecting more of bad boy with Quentin than we got and I was expecting a more dramatic story line where the ex-girlfriend came into play.

Even though I had expected more, with this being a YA read, it is a fine line for an author to give a story that edge of naughty teenage boy and a secret about his past and still make it relatable to the YA reader. With that being said, I personally feel that Nicole did her best in portraying Jade, Quentin and his ex-girlfriend without making it too heavy of a story for characters that were heading into their senior year of high school.

Overall, Almost Impossible is definitely a story I would think any teenager would enjoy along with fellow YA lovers who are looking for a non-angsty and dramatic story. This one hit right down the middle for me, which in my opinion, makes is a good read.

This was the perfect summer read for me and I'm glad I picked it up when I did. I think I read it in like a day because I was enjoying it so much.

I tend to love fluffy books more than anything because it's so easy to get lost in a world where everything is just light and fun and easy. (And they never get enough credit because fluffy books are insanely hard to write). But Nicole Williams always surprises me by going beyond the usual fluff to give the reader something hard to think about and she does it in this book perfectly.

In Trusting You and Other Lies, Williams broke me because she presented a dilemna so similar to my own, it was impossible not to feel it intensely. In Almost Impossible, the hard truth dealt with is not as personal to me, but just as impactful. It's a topic shied away from in YA books and she does an amazing job at representing it.

This book was a quick, summer read, but it was also one that's thought provoking and overall wonderful to read.

Stephanie's 4 Blush Review
"Do everything. Do anything. Just do. It’s a verb baby, which means action."

I really enjoyed this story! I don’t normally read YA, but I will read anything that Nicole Williams writes! This is a great book to read while on vacation or just lounging around this summer. The story is sweet and flows from page to page. Nicole gives us such a great view of the characters.

Jade Abbott wants to spend the summer before her senior year with her aunt and live like a “normal” American teenager. Jade is anything but normal. She has seen the world with her mom and her band, the Shrinking Violets.

"She and her band, the Shrinking Violets, were going to be touring internationally after finally hitting it big……This was the first time we wouldn’t be together. Actually it would be the first time we’d been apart ever."

I loved Jade! She is easy going and responsible but also fun and adventurous too. She is a hippie and has had many little adventures. Traveling around the world with her mom has brought Jade a unique perspective on life. But nothing will prepare Jade for the American teen experience, complete with cattiness and drama.

Quentin Ford is not your average teen. He has a lot of family responsibilities and obligations. He meets Jade at the community pool where they are both working for the summer. They have a rough start but then ease into a friendship with a lot of back and forth bantering. Their relationship is a slow burn. Jade holds back a bit of herself, but Quentin holds back even more. For me, Quentin was a great book boyfriend! Kind, smart, giving, responsible and really hot! His emotions run deep which we discover by books end.

The ending was left open which worked well for Jade & Quentin’s story.

I would love to see a book about Jade’s mom, Megan. A teen mom with a love of music to international lead singer of her band Shrinking Violets. I think there is a lot of story there!

"She loved music – writing it, listening to it, playing it – and was a true musician."

Tera's 3.5 Blush Review
This is my first book by Nicole Williams which I was dying to read for two reasons:

That cover. Seriously. It. Is. Gorgeous. (And yes... I judge books by their covers.)
It's YA. And I'm a sucker for YA.
I wasn't really sure what to feel about this book as I was reading, however. I really liked Megan, Jade's mother. But other than her, I didn't feel fully convinced by these characters.

Jade has had an unconventional upbringing traveling with her rockstar mother on tour with her band. She wants to have a normal teenage summer right before her senior year and stays with her very conservative and strict aunt.

"You're the only one who knows who you should be, and how to be it."

Jade meets Quentin at the pool where she looks for a summer job. Their friendship blooms and they slowly fall for each other. As much as I truly did love the banter and teasing between Jade and Quentin, it just lacked something. I can't quite put my finger on it, but with the subject matter and the way the ending is built up, it didn't pack quite the punch it could have.

Would I recommend this book despite that?

Of course. This is actually a very quick, fun, summer read. In fact, you could buddy read it with your daughters. It's still a sweet story of first love.

Summer. Night swimming. Annoyingly cute boy next door. I am hooked!! It didn't take much to know that ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE is a book I had to read. I love stories set in the summer, stories about crushes and first loves, and stories about falling for the boy next door. Check, check, and check. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE is a fun story, perfect for readers looking for a young adult contemporary that makes your heart feel happy.

Jade wants the typical teen experience after living on the road with her famous mom. But she didn't expect the rules and restrictions and the hovering that came with living with her aunt. When she seeks an escape with a summer job, she . I loved the hilarious descriptions of working at the concessions counter at the pool. Catering to kids and their parents isn't all it's cracked up to be. (Trust me I know). But it's there that Jade begins to make her place and find new friends.

What I liked:

Quentin and his easily likeable ways. Teen me would have had a crush on him, no question about it.
When Quentin gifts Jade with a big ol' box of romance books
Jade's relationship with her mother
Jade's experiences living with her aunt and cousins
The Ferris Wheel banter
The almost first kisses - the anticipation in the moment
The first kiss
THE NIGHT SWIMMING!!

Favorite Quote:

"You know, I'm full of surprises, too."
That was one of the most obvious statements I'd heard. "Yeah, I know you are."

Quentin's secret isn't so difficult to decipher. Readers will definitely pick up on it sooner than Jade did, but seeing her realization and how she deals with it is what makes this story more than just a summer fling.

I just adore the book. It's sweet and charming. It charmed me. Definitely a book you should read to kick off your summer.

Jade, whose mom is in an internationally successful rock band, decides to spend the summer in California with her aunt and uncle instead of going on tour with her mom. She not only wants to experience a “normal teenage summer,” she wants to find the dad who left her mom when he finds out she’s pregnant. When Jade gets a job at the local pool, she meets and falls in love with Quentin, who has as many secrets as she does. As she gets closer to the truth, she must decide if she’s the kind of person who runs from or faces trouble.

I am a sucker for a good YA romance. Almost Impossible has all the great elements of a Sarah Dessen novel. I feel like it delivered on the promises that were given in the blurb.

There were some YA romance cliche elements. I found some of it a little predictable, but even though I guessed "the twist" about halfway through, it was the average twist, and I think it was well played out. I don't think I've seen that particular storyline in a YA romance, so it was fresh for me.

Jade doesn't exactly fit the "not like other girls" troupe that can plague YA lit, but she does have some of those qualities. She's a vegan and wears clothes from thrift shops. However, she doesn't hold an "I'm better than you" mentality about it, which was refreshing. One thing I found a tiny bit annoying was Quentin kept jabbing Jade for being a vegan, which I guess is realistic, but I wasn't the biggest fan of that element. Jade's life story is interesting and different with her mom being a teen mom and her growing up on the road with her mom's band. It makes her personality different and the mistakes she makes understandable, she's growing a character the whole story.

Quentin is a boy next door type that didn't feel like a character that I've read a million times. He's smart, driven, and charming. Once I figured out the twist in the story, Quentin became a little bit annoying, but understandably so.

Overall I found this a cute, fun, summer romance read. If you're looking for something to pick up to bring to the beach or the lake, this one is on to consider. It's very cute.

3,5 stars


I think that the cover of this book is absolutely perfect for the story and so pretty.I fall in love with it and I liked the story too.Almost Impossible was a sweet,easy and quick read!

While I did enjoy reading this one, it's a not a story that left me aching or swooning and it was ok with me but it didn't feel like a story I will remember.Still I enjoyed it, the characters were likeable.


Jade, was so great and she grown up a lot through the story.


“Do everything. Do anything. Just do. It’s a verb, baby, which means action. I promise the books will be waiting for you at then end of summer.”

Aww, this book was just what I needed. It is a light and innocent YA story. The teens in this book actually act like teenagers which makes the story believable and the characters realistic. The message of discovering who you are with some real life teen issues and a little drama are a great balance. I already recommended it to my teenage daughter.

Quentin is sweet, he seems like the normal teen, but he’s had to grow up and take on some adult duties. He takes his responsibilities seriously, which is one thing I admire about him. I love that his parents are accepting and supportive helping him do what he feels is right, while still allowing him to be a teenager. He also cares about Jade and is happy to make sure she has a fantastic and memorable summer.

Jade is new to the area and their first meeting is funny. She’s spending the summer with her aunt and uncle to have a normal teenage summer, which is an adjustment. Sneaking out, bonfires on the beach, new friends, a boyfriend….a summer job, even restriction all help in making it a summer to remember. All the while helping her realize the important parts of her life. There are some emotional parts in here too. My heart broke for her, even though I knew it would go that way. Her mom is awesome, loving and attentive to her daughter, even from a distance.

This is my first book by Nicole Williams I could easily get hooked on this author. I hope it works out for Quentin and Jade….another book would make me very happy!

Jade is seventeen and spending the summer with her aunt. Her mother, lead singer of a rising band will be on tour and this will be the first time that spend the summer apart. A secret plan to find out more about her past, a job at a small snack bar at the edge of a swimming pool and a handsome lifeguard complete the seasoning of the summer plot.

Quentin is the lifeguard in question. A handsome guy, who saves people from drowning, responsible with work and family, who takes care of younger siblings without complaining. The mature teenager is both fun and cute. Those type you want to keep in a pot.

While Quentin is the wonderful walking cliche, a true prince charming, Jade is far from being the damsel in distress, or the lost princess. But both Quentin and Jade keep secrets. While Jade's are clear to the reader but not to her family, Quentin's are familiar to his family and will gradually be discovered by Jade and the reader.

The book is narrated from Jade's pov, lightly and fluidly. It's a nice summer little story, with a lot of funny and cute scenes. Jade will learn the importance of communication and family as well as discover that despite of how responsible and intelligent sheis, she does not always take the best decisions. She will live all the experiences she hopes for and those she does not expect, such as the discovery of first love.

When Quentin's great secret is revealed, a secret I already suspected from the beginning of the book, Jade acts like an immature girl. I only forgave her because the day before she had her emotional state shaken by a situation with her family. What about Quentin? Sweet, affectionate, responsible. A crush. I understood the part that Jade is upset and angry about to have discovered his secret by others, but I found her attitude a lot of noise, a lot of drama, for nothing.

Jade's mother, Megan Abbott is my heroin. Strong and empowered woman, faithful to her essence, successful professional, loving and wise mother who wears boots and plays a guitar. She shows up at the right times and says the right things, even when Jade does not want to hear. The ending is cute, cliché and a delicious to read. A well written book with great characters, whose reading is worth it.

I know Nicole Williams mostly for her emotional stories, so when I learned she was working on a different kind of book, my inner book nerd was intrigued. Not that I don’t trust the author with writing another great story, but would I personally like it? Almost Impossible tells the story of Jade, who’s going to spend the summer with family to live like a normal teenager for once. And oh, she falls in love. I’ve enjoyed this sweet story very much.

“I already knew it. I could feel it—from the nervous-excited swirl in my stomach to the buzz in the air around me. This was going to be the summer—my summer.”

Jade is not your typical 17-year-old, she’s living the Rockstar life with her mom who’s touring the world together with her band. Her way of life might be unusual, but Jade has everything she needs, most importantly the love of her mom. With one year of high school left, Jade wants one thing; to live the life of a normal teenager during the summer, complete with a summer job and all. Enter aunt and uncle who live in Suburbia, and all the rules that come with a ‘normal’ household. Jade enjoys it, but when she meets Quentin, everything gets a lot more interesting.

“He kissed me back. Like I’d never been kissed before. Like I wasn’t sure if I’d ever be kissed again. A kiss was magical no matter who it was with—usually—but this was something else.”

I love Jade, she’s a cool, sensible girl, who easily could have been a spoiled, over-the-top brat. But she’s nothing like that. She’s a smart, grown-up girl who has a strong bond with her mom, they basically grew up together. I love that while living with her aunt and uncle, Jade starts to act like a normal teenager, she even falls in love with one of her co-workers. Quinten is the cool, hot guy, but he’s much more then that. Like Jade he’s a responsible kid, who doesn’t walk away from his ‘mistakes’. Of course, the young couple has some issues (otherwise it would be a bit boring), but everything works out in the end.

Almost Impossible is different from the other books I’ve read by Nicole Williams, but I absolutely don’t regret picking it up. It’s a sweet story about a young girl who meets a boy her age. Due to the age of the characters there are no explicit scenes in the story, but I didn’t miss them at all. Jade falls in love in Almost Impossible (Quinten is irresistible), but most importantly it’s about her finding her place in the world, figuring out what she truly wants.

“We sat like that for a while. Not speaking a word but saying everything. He wasn’t going anywhere. I wasn’t going anywhere. We were both right where we wanted to be.”

Almost Impossible by Nicole Williams is a delightful young adult romance. Jade has grown up touring with her famous mother's rock band and wants to spend one summer with her aunt living a normal life. Jade has an adjustment to make because her aunt and uncle are strict, and Jade has always been responsible with no rules. Jade also meets Quentin who is hiding a secret, but she can't help but fall for him. I really enjoyed this delightful book, and am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.