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Ember (2013), Edition: Reprint, 448 pages
Description
Meet Rochelle "Elle" Evans: pretty, popular--and never been kissed. Meet Noah Flynn: badass, volatile--and a total player. When Elle decides to run a kissing booth at her school's Spring Carnival, she locks lips with Noah and her life is turned upside down. Her head says to keep away, but her heart wants to draw closer. This romance seems far from a fairy tale. Is Elle headed for heartbreak or will she get her happily ever after?
Original publication date
2012-12-13
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LibraryThing member Corazie
This is more of a 3.5 than a 4.
This book was pretty sweet.
I'd recommend this book to younger teens. It's the kind of story I would have lapped up when I was thirteen and fourteen, very fluffy and girly.
I certainly got exasperated at points. I couldn't understand why she (or anyone!) wanted to be
Read this book for nostalgic feelings of being a teeny-bopper who thinks being 16-18 is the best thing ever. Nevertheless, I look forward to reading what Beth Reekles' comes up with in the future.
The kind of story I would have LOVED when I was a young teen.
Thank you to Random House and Net Galley for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
PS. Drink a cheap and nasty alcopop with this, like a VK or something. Or even some Lambrini. Re-live your under-age-drinking years.
This book was pretty sweet.
I'd recommend this book to younger teens. It's the kind of story I would have lapped up when I was thirteen and fourteen, very fluffy and girly.
I certainly got exasperated at points. I couldn't understand why she (or anyone!) wanted to be
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with Noah: he was definitely a bully. Threatening and physically hurting other guys just for talking to her? I beg your pardon? He controlled her love life and she never even knew, then when she did find she seemed not to care.Read this book for nostalgic feelings of being a teeny-bopper who thinks being 16-18 is the best thing ever. Nevertheless, I look forward to reading what Beth Reekles' comes up with in the future.
The kind of story I would have LOVED when I was a young teen.
Thank you to Random House and Net Galley for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
PS. Drink a cheap and nasty alcopop with this, like a VK or something. Or even some Lambrini. Re-live your under-age-drinking years.
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LibraryThing member MichealaBeth
This book was so good!
Sure, It has its issues like any book does. There were a few mistakes here and there with grammar and some British slang was used, but the content made up for any of that. Personally, I like my books with a perfectly happy ending all wrapped up with a nice little bow on top.
Noah Flynn is by far the best book character I've read about in years. Most romance books have "the guy"; That guy who is so perfect it's just unrealistic. Thankfully, Beth Reekles did not give us "the guy". She gave us Noah. He is over-protective, way too jealous, a violence junkie, and a major jerk sometimes; but that is what made him perfect.
Sure, It has its issues like any book does. There were a few mistakes here and there with grammar and some British slang was used, but the content made up for any of that. Personally, I like my books with a perfectly happy ending all wrapped up with a nice little bow on top.
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But Beth Reekles' The Kissing Booth definitely made its way onto my list of favorite books.Noah Flynn is by far the best book character I've read about in years. Most romance books have "the guy"; That guy who is so perfect it's just unrealistic. Thankfully, Beth Reekles did not give us "the guy". She gave us Noah. He is over-protective, way too jealous, a violence junkie, and a major jerk sometimes; but that is what made him perfect.
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LibraryThing member LaneLiterati
This is the story of Elle Evans. She falls for her best friend Lee's, older brother Noah. It is a sweet, romantic yet edgy story. I'd recommend it but have a care that there are some typos and Elle can be a bit grating on the nerves at times.
LibraryThing member KatherineB729
After a friend telling me that this book was amazing constantly, I decided to just get it from my local library. I wasn’t particularly loving the cover but with trust in my best friend, I started the book. It was amazing. I loved it. I was so happy with the heart-warming story. Only problem was
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the ending. It felt way too clique and I was expecting more. However, overall, a good book which kept me occupied… Show Less
LibraryThing member emilypratt1235
"The Kissing Booth" By: Beth Reekles is an amazing book full of romance, and a whole lot of drama.
Rochelle Evans, (aka Elle), is a junior in high school with her best friend in the whole world Lee. Lee and Elle have to decide a booth for their schools carnival. Lee has this older brother named
This book is one of the greatest books I have ever read. It consists of all my favorite genre's of books. Romance, drama, and a little bit of mystery.
The purpose of the title "The Kissing Booth" is all of the drama that happens in the book relates to the kissing booth. For example, if Elle and Flynn did not kiss at the kissing booth the night of the carnival, none of the drama of them dating, them sneaking around, and the fight between Lee, Elle and Noah would have never happened.
The theme of the book is person vs. person and person vs. self. It is person vs. person because Elle has to hide all this stuff from her friend when it is frustrating. It's also person vs. self because she has to hide her relationship with this boy who she really likes from her friend when she want to tell him.
This book is really good and I suggest this as a book to be read by everybody. It's amazingly well written. I never wanted to put it down when I started reading it. I really enjoy Beth Reekles writing very much and hope other readers do also.
Rochelle Evans, (aka Elle), is a junior in high school with her best friend in the whole world Lee. Lee and Elle have to decide a booth for their schools carnival. Lee has this older brother named
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Noah, (aka Flynn), who is a senior, straight A student, football star, ladies man, and a total flirt. Elle has a secret crush on Flynn and Flynn has a secret crush on Elle. They both kind of flirt with each other back and forth without even knowing it. Lee an Elle end up running a kissing booth for the school carnival because pretty much everything else was taken. Elle and Lee find people to run the booth but all the girls want them to try and get Flynn to be a worker in the booth but he refused every time. The day of the carnival came and everything was going fine until Flynn showed up and chickened out on kissing him so Elle had to fill in. Elle and Noah kissed and they booth felt sparks within the kiss. Of course after the kiss they ended up dating, but they kept it a secret from everybody, especially Lee. Eventually Lee found out and all three of them got into a huge fight. Lee and Elle made up. Prom came along and Noah showed up and asked Elle to the dance. She said yes and they told Lee and everything came out good.This book is one of the greatest books I have ever read. It consists of all my favorite genre's of books. Romance, drama, and a little bit of mystery.
The purpose of the title "The Kissing Booth" is all of the drama that happens in the book relates to the kissing booth. For example, if Elle and Flynn did not kiss at the kissing booth the night of the carnival, none of the drama of them dating, them sneaking around, and the fight between Lee, Elle and Noah would have never happened.
The theme of the book is person vs. person and person vs. self. It is person vs. person because Elle has to hide all this stuff from her friend when it is frustrating. It's also person vs. self because she has to hide her relationship with this boy who she really likes from her friend when she want to tell him.
This book is really good and I suggest this as a book to be read by everybody. It's amazingly well written. I never wanted to put it down when I started reading it. I really enjoy Beth Reekles writing very much and hope other readers do also.
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LibraryThing member HeatherLINC
I know this was written by a 17 year-old girl, but it just seemed to be an outpouring of all her romantic fantasies. The writing was too immature and the storyline sickly for my taste.
LibraryThing member sdbookhound
Elle is best friends with Lee and has always admired Lee's brother Noah from the sidelines. Noah kisses Elle at the carnival kissing booth which sets off a series of events that change the dynamic of both of their lives. This looks like a cute little romance, but this is a YA romance for mature
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teens. Mature themes including sex and violent anger. I liked the idea of this book, but in the end after thinking about it I really not as sold on the finished product. Middle of the road 3 stars. Show Less
LibraryThing member Briars_Reviews
Oh boy...
You know, I usually love YA books and can put up with some of the problematic parts but... this one was a big NOPE for me. I had to DNF it after just about 100 pages. I went and read some summaries and other reviews to see if it was just me and... yeah. This one was a bit too much for me.
One out of five stars.
You know, I usually love YA books and can put up with some of the problematic parts but... this one was a big NOPE for me. I had to DNF it after just about 100 pages. I went and read some summaries and other reviews to see if it was just me and... yeah. This one was a bit too much for me.
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Really just too much and too problematic. Abusive relationships, some sexual scenes with underage kiddos... I felt too darn weird reading this. Ick. Yuck. Eek.One out of five stars.
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Pages
448