I took a risk with this book as it’s not really my kind of thing. I didn’t actually finish it as I wasn’t really enjoying it, as I say not my thing and as such not really fair to mark it down too far. Let’s just say, it didn’t inspire me to read more of this kind of fiction.

I had high hopes for this novel but didn't enjoy the writing style. I ended up not finishing the novel. did not finish it

Advanced Reader copy - Enjoyed this book, really opened my eyes and made me seek out other similar books to read.

I've had this book on my shelf for ages now so thought I'd give it a go. It's not my usual read and I'll admit, I was disappointed. This is your classic tale of 2 people growing together with all the challenges life throws their way. The characters voices were very similar which made the story confusing at times. Also I found them to come across as privileged. I didn't love this book but perhaps that's because I usually read thrillers.

I enjoyed this book. New York City is one of my favourite places in the world so being transported there via fiction is the way to my heart.

So as it was a debut novel I guess it wasn't bad. But honestly I really didn't like it.

Am I being too hard? I'm not sure.

I found the two leads annoying and somewhat privileged. It just made me mad. Felt like I was reading a sob story.

Sorry. Give it a go make up your own mind.

with thanks to netgalley

The futures is a 'love story' set in new york, It was an okay read that almost held my attention. An alright read.

Had high hopes for this one but fell flat for me. Kept waiting for something to happen and it never really did.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick and entertaining read.

I really enjoyed that Pitoniak really captures the helplessness and the feeling of being lost after you've finished college that it reminded of me when I was going through that stage in my life. To be honest I'm still lost. But that's another story all together. She also makes sure to include with the couple, the feeling that your classmates, colleagues and friends are ahead of you in life. That they have everything under control. Whether that be ahead in their job... that they have there own house etc...

Overall this was a solid three star read for me and it was a quick and enjoyable book.

Unfortunately, I read this book back in 2017 but completely forgot to upload a review on here, so can't remember exactly what I was going to say about it!

I adored this. It was exactly what I needed at the point of reading. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Great writing, engaging storyline and meaningful. Wasn't expecting it from this book but i'm glad i read it

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

The book was an interesting read different to anything I have read before. I did think the ending was very poor though

This is what I would call a grown-up love story. It also serves as a love letter to New York, which is arguably a character itself. Evan and Julia love the city almost as much as they love each other. Their love story is a rocky one, beset with personal and professional heartache, which was incredibly raw to read in places. Anna Pitoniak's writing draws you in, taking you right to the streets of Manhattan, where the story plays out. I didn't always like Evan and Julia, but this didn't hinder my enjoyment of the story. They were relatable and believable, which I feel is equally important.

I really loved this book. A definite recommendation for fans of both romance and New York, and of romance novels set in new york

A heart-wrenching debut novel about a young couple trying to find out what they really want in life--and whether or not that includes each other.Julia and Evan fall in love as undergraduates at Yale. For Evan, who grew up in a small town in Canada, Yale is a whole new world, and Julia--blond, beautiful and rich--is part of his vision for a successful future. After they graduate in 2008, they move together to New York city, where Evan takes a job at a hedge fund--another step forward in the life he imagines for himself.Julia, who has only known a life of privilege, graduates with an art history degree and no plan for her own future. She lands a low paying assistant job at a nonprofit, unsure about what she really wants, and wondering when everyone else figured that out for themselves. With the market crashing and banks failing around him, Evan becomes involved in an increasingly high-stakes deal at work, and begins to realize that the price of privilege may come with dangerous strings attached. Meanwhile, Julia reconnects with someone from her past--someone who offers her a vision of a different kind of life.Told in alternating perspectives, The Futures is a vivid story about love--falling in and out of it--betrayal, and the burning desire to be valued.

Put off reading this for ages because I kept thinking "I'm not in the mood for a soppy love story" but finally decided to get stuck in and was pleasantly surprised. Quick read but I enjoyed the progression, not sure about the ending though but that's probably just my cynical side piping up - would recommend...

The Futures by Anna Pitoniak was by 22nd book of 2018. It took me almost a month to get through, it was a struggle, I never really got into it.

The story follows Evan a Canadian Hockey player and Julia from Boston as they leave university and move to New York. Evan has landed a role with a top hedge fund company but Julia takes a while to find a job, when she does it is a favour from a family friend. Evan’s job is full on and he quickly is wrapped up in a big deal leaving him working 18 hour days and Julia on her own.

It never really kicks on, it’s slow and pretty dull. There are no surprises or twists, it pretty much meanders to where you expect it to.

I didn’t really hate her style of writing, however at times it was hard to follow who was speaking and the time line jumped all over the place, you never could quite tell where you were.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Penguin Books for this copy in exchange for this review. As I said it wasn’t really for me, there for I give this book 2.5/5.

The Futures is described as a New York Love Story but for most of the book the main characters Julia and Evan seem to be almost the antithesis of love. Their relationship is a convenience, a habit.

Julia and Evan get together at college where Evan is a Canadian ice hockey player on a sports scholarship and Julia is studying the arts. Neither have a real feel for what they will do afterwards. Evan knows he isn't good enough to reach the NHL and finds himself being recruited by New York financiers. Agreeing to move to New York with him Julia doesn't have a job or any real idea of what she could do.

The book is set in the time just before the New York finance crash. As Lehman Brothers goes under and everyone else starts downsizing. It's an interesting period to read about and the financial dealings are not so complicated that you can't follow them but it still doesn't feel like a love story.

Evan's job requires him to work 18 hour days and there is little time for a social life or for Julia. Discontent with her work life and with her lack of support from Evan sees Julia trying to find a better solution.

At times it is a frustrating read as neither Evan or Julia are particularly sympathetic characters. I could see her betrayal coming so far out that when you realise it was happened you aren't really that bothered.

Supplied by Net Galley and Penguin in exchange for an honest review.

UK Publication Date: 1 June 2017. 409 pages.