Goodreads Blurb
How can you talk about something you can’t remember?
Before the ski trip, sixteen-year-old Cassidy “Sid” Murphy was a cheerleader (at the bottom of the pyramid, but still...), a straight-A student, and a member of a solid trio of best friends. When she ends up on a ski lift next to handsome local college boy, Dax Windsor, she’s thrilled; but Dax takes everything from Sid—including a lock of her perfect red curls—and she can’t remember any of it.
Back home and unable to relate to her old friends, Sid drops her college prep classes and takes up residence in the A/V room with only Corey “The Living Stoner” Livingston for company. But as she gets to know Corey (slacker, baker, total dreamboat), Sid finds someone who truly makes her happy. Now, if she can just shake the nightmares and those few extra pounds, everything will be perfect... or so she thinks.
Before the ski trip, sixteen-year-old Cassidy “Sid” Murphy was a cheerleader (at the bottom of the pyramid, but still...), a straight-A student, and a member of a solid trio of best friends. When she ends up on a ski lift next to handsome local college boy, Dax Windsor, she’s thrilled; but Dax takes everything from Sid—including a lock of her perfect red curls—and she can’t remember any of it.
Back home and unable to relate to her old friends, Sid drops her college prep classes and takes up residence in the A/V room with only Corey “The Living Stoner” Livingston for company. But as she gets to know Corey (slacker, baker, total dreamboat), Sid finds someone who truly makes her happy. Now, if she can just shake the nightmares and those few extra pounds, everything will be perfect... or so she thinks.
What I Liked
There were so many things I loved about What Happens Next but the one that stood out the most? It dealt with real problems, real insecurities, and real people. Our characters weren’t perfect—they were far from it, in fact. They weren’t gorgeous-but-didn’t-know-it. They just…weren’t gorgeous. And you guys, that is such a relief. Cassidy goes through real-life situations, ones that almost anybody can go through. It was…heartwarming and heartbreaking. Even Corey, our love interest isn’t perfect or liked. He isn’t the stereotype bad boy, cocky and handsome with a dark side. He’s sweet and even if he does deal in drugs…well, he has a good reason to. He wasn’t insanely hot either and he was far from cocky. He was just the outcast who had a few secrets of his own. That’s what I loved about him. His non-stereotypicalness. Which I totally just made up on the spot!
Pacing? It wasn’t too fast or too awkward—one problem after another. It flowed well and it wasn’t too crazy. One thing lead to another and even when some things surprised me, I realized that it really didn’t. I knew it was going to happen somehow. It’s one of those amazing books that don’t need a giant plot twist to make it good. I can’t explain why it was so good. It’s just…impossible! But it was just amazing the way it was written and all
What I Didn’t Like
The main character. I mean, she wasn’t annoying or anything, but she was a bit…not smart. I mean…going to a party with a guy who she barely met who’s older and already seems obsessed….ermmm…no. And when it turns out that no one is really there and letting him get you a drink? It’s just asking for trouble. Other than that I really don’t have many complaints. It was just great otherwise!
Series:Standalone
Genre: Contemporary/Romance
Publisher: Poppy
Release Date: October 9
Rating: 4 stars
This one seems kinda mysterious. I get annoyed with MC's too when they do something and you think most normal sane people would never do that but, then again someone somewhere has probably gone with an older guy like that despite the obvious warning signs not to. I don't always like what I call issue books, where there is lot of issues going on for the MC but, this one has really caught my attention. Loved your review!
ReplyDeleteKristin @ Young Adult Book Haven
Well, I love the cover of this book.
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LOVE the premise and how boys take advantage of girls, sometimes.
I =t's nice to know that is deals with real life problems and that it is believable.
LOVED your review, Nikki :)
Will definitely add it to my TBR list.
Your constant reader,
Soma
http://insomnia-of-books.blogspot.com/
Oohh this sounds gritty and I LOVE gritty contemps! x]
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed this one Nikki. I will be eagerly awaiting to read it!
I am soooo excited to start my ARC for this! It sounds so great and emotional. Definitely my kind of book! Brilliant review! :D
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~ Maida @ Literary Love Affair
Non-stereotypicalness is always a plus! ;)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea this one was coming out so soon! Thanks for the review, I'm glad to hear it's not your stereotypical book. (:
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good. I am really starting to enjoy books like this one. That deal with real problems with real kids. Not the perfect, only in books kids. The previous books that I read that dealt with problems like this were really..... hard reads. It will be nice to read one that isn't quite so....rough!
ReplyDeleteLOL It always drives me crazy when characters do things that are not that smart :) Great review!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to this one -- thanks so much for linking your review in Hot Off the Presses!
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