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Kasie West

Start date: March 1, 2018

Finish date: March 31, 2018

Discussion: Stand Alone

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Apr 04, 2017 Susan rated it really liked it

Shelves: susan-s-gcac

I wish they had half stars. This book is a 4.5 star. If they didn't prolong her talking about her anxiety disorder then this would have been 5 stars hands down. I hate when YA authors make so much of somethings. Having raised 5 kids with disorders I understand most things but I have 5 with varying disorders and they all talk openly and honestly and I believe that most kids and teens do as well. Other then that tiny little detail I thought this was a great book and I enjoyed every aspect of this ...more

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Apr 04, 2019 Rachel added it

DNF around 20%
The writing is good, but it's the typical rich white girl gets tossed in with "bad" boy, and they fall in love. The only apparent twist is that they're trapped in a library, which isn't unique enough to hook me. ...more

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Jun 11, 2017 Lisa rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-library, young-adult, 2017, kasiewest

In this irresistible story, Kasie West explores the timeless question of what to do when you fall for the person you least expect. Witty and romantic, this paperback original from a fan favorite is perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Morgan Matson.

When Autumn Collins finds herself accidentally locked in the library for an entire weekend, she doesn’t think things could get any worse. But that’s before she realizes that Dax Miller is locked in with her. Autumn doesn’t know much about Dax exc ...more

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Mar 16, 2017 Ashley rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Kasie West books are always good. On the surface, I didn't think this book would be more than just YA contemporary fluff but it was much more than that. kuddos KW!

I took off one star because I thought the ending was rushed or could have been fleshed out a bit more. i don't know. it left me wanting a bit more. ...more

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Mar 13, 2017 Angie Taylor rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the idea of falling in love in a library. Such a cute story. I appreciate that the author tackled anxiety disorders as well as dysfunctional families. It was handles very nicely. I loved Dax. Such a perfect "bad" guy. A great teen story. ...more

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