Title: Pushing The Limit
Author: Katie McGarry
Release Date: July 30th 2012
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Read synopsis: Goodreads
Rating: 4 stars
The moment I saw the blurb of this book I realized this was definitely my kind of book! I love pairings that were completely opposite but always found and share a connection between them. It really never failed to entertain and amaze me. Although I did have some qualms before I started it, they soon disappeared as I found myself being devoured by Echo and Noah's story in a short period of time.
This was an intense and emotional read that made me really ache for the characters yet it also had some humorous and swooning moments that made me love them more and enjoy the story thoroughly. Echo and Noah were both broken characters struggling to put their lives back to normal after having such a devastating and awful experience.
Both character definitely had my heart out after learning what happened in their past lives. It was emotionally gripping and very raw. The characters problems and struggles were realistic and that made it easier to connect and understand them. Echo struggled on remembering what happened to her that caused her to have that awful-looking scar on her arm. And to top with that she also had to deal with his very controlling father. Noah's, on the other hand, tried to bring back his family together after being taken apart after losing their parents.
What happened to Echo was really terrible and disturbing and I wouldn't even be able to imagine what I have to endure if I was the one carrying that emotional baggage. However it was Noah and his brother's story that had me really touched and moved. I just discovered that I have really soft spots when it comes to baby brothers (I cried with Kel in Slammed, with Caulder in Point of Retreat and now with Jacob and Tyler.) I was touched seeing how Noah internally struggled on choosing which was the best for his brothers and for him as well. His character was so much more and deeper than what he always tried to show. And that made him a very interesting and endearing character.
Another favorite character of mine was Miss Collins. I never thought I would describe a middle-age woman a kick-ass! But Miss Collins indeed was! I love how she handled both Echo and Noah and her contributions on making the two realized what they have to do and make the right decisions.
This was a really great read. It was a heartwarming and touching story with good amount of sweet and hot romance. I was hooked and I definitely look forward for more of Katie McGarry's book. I recommend this.
Thank you Harlequin Teen and Netgalley for providing an advance readers copy of this book!
There's something about this book that just calls out to me. Now I want to read it even more, thanks to your amazing review! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, A! A lot of readers were actually saying that! Hope you like this one as much as I did. :)
DeleteI'm so glad you loved this book, Eunice. I really enjoyed it too and I felt really bad for Echo with all that she had to go through. :(
ReplyDeleteMiss Collins is definitely kick-butt ! ;)
Great review, Eunice !
Wow, excellent review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :) I love intense, gripping YA contemp books much more than fluffy, light- hearted novels, and the high points that you mentioned in your review really appeal to me. I'm definitely going to mark this as a to- read. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Leanne, this might definitely be your kind of book. I hope you like this as much as I did! :D
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ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely review on such a lovely book, Eunice! I loved Noah and Echo and just about every character in the book! Except for the horrible parents! Eeeek!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! I agree, I love almost everyone except for her parents. Didn't really like them even until the end.
DeleteYes Eunice!!!! I loved Mrs. Collins too, I thought for sure I wasn't going to like her, but she completely won me over. I think it might have been her driving and Noah's reaction to it ;-) I adored this book, so glad you loved it as much as I did. Fantastic review:)
ReplyDeleteMe too! I thought she was some just weird counselor but wow, she was really a good one. Oh and I loved her driving skills! And Noah's reaction to that. Haha! Thanks Jenn! :)
DeleteOh I love it when opposites attract too! It usually provides for an entertaining ride. ;) I think that may be part of the reason I was so drawn to this book. Great review Eunice! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely review Eunice! Like you and Sam, my favourite characters are usually people are totally the opposite to one another! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one even though parts were achy and raw! I can't wait to get stuck in tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteI love opposites attract pairings too! Partly because I'm a bit of a goody-two-shoes when it comes to school, and it gives me hope that I'll maybe be able to meet an amazing bad boy like Noah LOL x) This book sounds like such a beautifully realistic read, even with what happens to Echo. I just can't wait to read about these awesome characters, especially Noah's little brothers and the kick-ass middle age woman! ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing review, Eunice! :) <3
Miss Collins sounds so awesome! And Noah sounds too cute.
ReplyDelete"Sweet and hot romance"?! GIVE ME THIS BOOK NOW! Haha, brilliant review, Eunice, this book sounds so great.(:
Hi Eunice,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoy this book too! I like Miss Collins and the way she works with Noah and Echo.
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great review! I've been looking for some realistic YA-fiction for sometime, and don't get me wrong there's no shortage BUT this book intrigues in romantic side aha so thank you for that!
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