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There's nothing ground breaking about Almost Impossible, but it's a sweet summer contemporary. The characters are fun, and quirky. The writing is good and enjoyable. I really loved Jade; she was strong, fierce and independent. Once she allowed herself to open up she realized how much she was missing out on. Quentin was the hot, boy next door with a secret. Their bond was really fun to read about and to see it grow as they learned to let their guards down. I really enjoyed Almost Impossible it's a perfect summer beach read!
I received a copy of ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.
Five stars and here's why:
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE is a fantastic summer read. No joke. I got sucked into the story right away. Nicole Williams delivers a sweet yet sassy story that is so hard to put down. The pacing is great, the characters realistic, and when Jade and Quentin meet for the first time, there’s chemistry in spades with the snark and sass that make a contemporary YA book rock. I made the mistake of starting this book before bed and now I’m suffering from a wicked book hangover!
I love the premise. The enemies to lovers is one of my favorite plots, because the relationship is full of spark and snark and so the author can really run with the plot and characterization. **fans herself** Jade and Quentin surf between the friend zone and attraction for their own valid reasons. Both Quentin and Jade have to navigate their responsibilities with also being a teenager torn between testing authority and towing the line. When they hang out, you get the impression that fate has thrown these two together for a reason. There’s a plot twist I saw coming, but it’s the stuff that makes for a great book because Jade and Quentin must come to terms with how they’ll navigate life, responsibilities, and their relationship. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE will have you laughing, crying, banging your head against a wall, and then laugh some more.
If you love hella-hot guys, savvy girls, and a snarky romance, then this book is for you! Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved this book! This is the perfect quick easy summer read. Quentin and Jade = LOVE!
Surprisingly, I do think this book could have been a bit longer. The pacing was great until the end, which felt a bit rushed. There are times where Jade brushes over events. If we say them happening instead of being told that they happened, it would have helped with that pacing. And, having more time with characters like Aunt Julie, the cousins, and Quentin's family. I did see the twist coming, but that did not deter my enjoyment at all.
This book is compared to Sarah Dessen's works and I completely agree. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a cute summer YA romance.
This is a fabulous novel and I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did! Sometimes, teen romances can seem off to me as I am not a teen, but this one was PERFECT. I loved the push and pull between the characters, the reality of the story, and entire plot as a whole. I highly recommend it.
Actual stars....3.75
What I loved: This was light and fun. A perfect summer read. Clean and easy to recommend for various ages!
What I liked: The author's writing style is easy to read and felt natural.
What I hated: Can't say I hated anything about this one.
This is an easy to recommend book for YA readers who a looking for summer romance reads. Lots of talk about being responsible and doing the right thing. Sure the story was fairly predictable, it was just a nice, light easy read.
I chose this based on the authors it was compared to and I'm glad I did. It was a fully satisfying teen romance. Jade grows and learns about herself. There are enough hints that the reader can guess Quentin's secret and it is clever how it connects to Jade's own life.
I can't wait for Nicole William's next book.
I loved this book. I think this is a great read for high school kids. It's about the challenges life can bring and how we shouldn't be quick to judge. It was a fun read and would love to read more from the author.
I really enjoyed the story and characters. Nichole Williams is an author I enjoy reading. Her YA stories are genuine and authentic.