Raincheck

A book that just didn't work for me. It felt very YA, and while I've enjoyed many books that are YA this isn't one of them. I found it difficult to believe in the characters, the romance or the story overall, and suspect that's because I'm not target market. I'm sure others will love it, its written well, but for me its a story that doesn't fit.
As it appears to be a debut book I'm not adding a review, the last thing i want to do it pt off readers who may find this story enjoyable.

The story was a bit confusing to me because of Gabe. From what I had read of him in the first part I had a good opinion of him. The middle was a complete personality switch to me. I know they were acting as if they were in a relationship but he was obsessed with Liv and I didn't get that from the beginning of the book or from their history of friendship and living together with his sister. The end he was back to the type of person I thought he was. Liv in the middle part of the book made me lose my respect for her. Her and Gabe's actions together made me actually cringe. So why the not a lower rating? Ty. The supposed ass of the book. His character seemed to have the most integrity out of the three. I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I found this to be a good read, although there were times when both Liv and Gabe irritated me with their behavior. Ty, who's supposed the egotistical jerk, was actually the best out of the three (in my opinion).

Wow did I like this book. I would recommend it. I got upset with the characters of the book like they were real people! I am glad there was a happy ever after.

I usually hold back some views in my reviews and perhaps mark high but I just couldn't do it this time, I have to be completely honest. I do NOT like this book! At all. For three main reasons:

The Plot

This plot is the most cliché plot I could have imagined. It was like every sort of cliché from a romantic film was spoon-fed into it. It was tacky and unbelievable I cannot understand how someone can connect with it (although I am aware and respect those people who do). This book reminded me very much of After which (against general consensus) I don't like however after reading this I would rate After so much higher. It was typical girl falls in love with bad boy and it really didn't work.

The Characters...mainly Ty Benson
For anyone to read this book and find Ty Benson any of the following: attractive, lovable, romantic I'm sorry but you may have issues. I have never met a more manipulative character in my 15 (give or take) years I have been able to read. Forget about the fact that the story jumps from Ty and Liv's first meeting where they hate each other to 3 weeks later when Ty is suddenly in love with her. Lanz I would have understood if you included the development of his love, I might have even enjoyed this book but no Sir. Ty for the most part of this book STALKS Liv. He stalks her. Red flag waving there. He doesn't leave her alone when she repeatedly makes it clear she doesn't want to talk to him. HOWEVER she starts to develop feelings for him because of this. What. I have bookmarked at least 30 pages in this book where Ty's actions have made me feel so very uncomfortable. He abuses his position as a musician to trap and trick Liv into falling in love with him. He lies to her yet she doesn't seem to mind. He physically corners her several times when she doesn't want to be with him and on a number of occasions grabs her which is a NO for me.

AND THEN after all HE has done she feels bad and as though SHE treated him badly and HE lets her feel this way. This relationship is far from romantic.

Overall I don't really like any of the character's Liv, whilst not deserving of how she is treated, is stubborn and just...stupid. The other characters are quite clearly implanted for the plot and nothing really works.

The Relationships
Everyone's in love with everyone in this book making it even more ridiculous. Reading the description of this book I was expecting a love triangle but I was disappointed. Aaahhh no. I'm so glad to be done with this book.

OMG I loved this book. The characters were great and the supporting characters were wonderful too. Can't wait to read more from this author.

Can a friend’s brother actually live with you and love you without anything else going on? Friendships can be hard to come by so Liv didn’t want to do anything to mess up their special bond. Going out on tour with Gabe’s band for a few months sounded like so much fun; spending time with your friends and listening to some great music. The headlining band, Raincheck, was led by a very good looking guy named Ty. Ty had been through a lot and wanted nothing to do with this girl who surprised him in his bunk on the bus. All Liv was doing when confronted with a very angry Ty was taking a nap in Gabe’s bunk before they left for the tour. The only problem was Liv had picked the wrong bus to get on in the first place.

Between Gabe, Ty and Liv this story kept me engrossed over what and how was this going to work out for them especially since it was Ty who was giving Gabe’s band a break by claiming a spot on Raincheck’s tour? This author wasn’t afraid to mess with my heart because it was broken and put back together so many times that it was exhausting. She also made me hold out for hope and giving me the HEA I was looking for.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley for a freely given and honest review.

The story of Ty and Liv is witty, sarcastic, romantic and full of drama. It was interesting and I enjoyed the play between these characters and their friends. That being said, there was a bit much in the unnecessary drama department. A little more creative communication would have gone a long way in resolving things without the nonsense. Still, I liked their story overall and would be up for seeing what becomes of some of the other kindled romances that began on the sidelines in 'Raincheck'.

First book by this author that I have read but will not be the last! Grabbed my attention from the beginning

Amazing! It was emotional...made you laugh cringe smile and want to jump in and get involved. A great romantic story for all of us romantics 💖

This was a great book. Liv is in the middle of writing her thesis and in your with her best friend's rock band. She falls in love with Ty Benson while her best friend falls in love with her. This throws her off, but she knows she must find Ty. I really enjoyed this book and I think you will too.

This is such a fun new adult book, full of sass :)

This is a whirlwind romance tale where our main characters fall in love on a rock tour.

I loved it :)

Liv, giovane ragazza che cerca la sua via nella vita è la migliore amica di Gabe, un musicista... Lui è protettivo e simpatico, sempre disponibile.
Ty è il rocker figo di turno, famoso, ricco e sempre pieno di donne attorno che cercano di stare con lui solo per la fama.
Liv e Ty si scontrano un giorno per caso, perché lei si addormenta per sbaglio nel suo letto, sbagliando bus per la Tournée. Ma qualcosa scatta tra loro e nessuno dei due sa esattamente cos'è...
Provano a passare più tempo insieme, ma Gabe è geloso e prova sempre a far litigare i due per prendersi quello che lui vede come un premio. Cioé Liv. Ma non sempre funziona così.

Allora la storia è molto bella. I due personaggi son persone che hanno pochissimo in comune, ma che non sanno come stare l'uno senza l'altro, anche se non lo ammettono subito.
Hanno due caratteri ben descritti e le scene tra loro sono piene di sentimenti non espressi che ti mettono ansia visto che ti aspetti sempre Gabe che spunta fuori come un fungo velenoso.

Certe scene durante la narrazione sono infantili ma non ci fa caso più di tanto perché hai una crescita dei personaggi che è favolosa. Tutti e tre diventano adulti. Gabe si rende conto che infatuazione non rima sempre con amore... Liv si rende conto che l'amore non è come nelle favole e non va sempre tutto nel verso giusto come si spera. E Ty si rende conto che tutte le donne non sono come le sue ex, e ogni tanto un po' di fiducia va data nella persona che si sta conoscendo.

Adoro questo libro talmente tanto che me lo compro in cartaceo! L'autrice è bravissima, e ha creato il Mondo di Gabe come una persona si immagina una rockstar che suona e canta come un dio!
Una bellissima storia d'amore New Adult!