L. Skywalker

20 mins angry, 30 mins sobbing

Revisado: 05-05-25

Okay, real talk: I’ve only read two gay “romance” novels in my life—this was number two. The genre is new territory for me. But that cover? Love. I already had a crush on the main character (obviously), so when he made choices I didn’t like, I got irrationally mad and felt wildly protective, like a jealous boyfriend.

So in the end I spent twenty minutes furious, followed by thirty minutes ugly‑crying into my hoodie, all while real‑time text‑spiraling my friends: “Read it! …No, wait—these guys are mean. Don’t! …Actually, yes, you really should read it now!” 😭😭😭

Why did it hurt so much? Well on a personal note, it echoed my own life with Ethan, who left us—left me—far too early. I still struggle with that loss almost every day. So when Eric faces the unimaginable, in the first few pages, I broke apart; it felt like a bruise I already knew by heart. Losing someone young is a wrong that never quite heals. Grief sits in this book like background music: like a bell chime… its clarity is abrupt, brutal, honest and sad in all the ways grief is.

Nineteen felt young for some of what happens (dating and drinking wise) but it did viscerally make me want to punch people who hurt him… and those moments reminded me how easily we can wound someone who’s story we frankly just don’t see on the surface. You never know what other people are dealing with, so please just stop for a second and be kind!

The beauty of the Tanabata myth at the start—the star‑festival lovers who meet only once a year? Keep that in the back of your mind. That simple magic ties everything together.

Then… just when you think the hurt is too much, the story hits you again—so devastatingly poignant your heart splits in two. This book was beautiful, confusing (in the right ways), infuriating, and cathartic. I can’t recall another recent book that made me sob like this.

If you’ve ever lost someone, and tried to rewire the universe afterward to bring them back—read it. Thank you for the stars @thedustinthao

—Luke

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Gutted me…

Revisado: 03-21-25

I envy the next generation of people who will read these books in order. Although the surprises for those of us who read them as them came out and heart warming and enrich the series. This book may possibly be my favorite of all her books, but I’m not sure I can reread it again for a long time. Brutal and absolutely gutted me in the end. It is a remarkable feat what she actually achieved writing a story many of us already knew the ending too. Bravo.

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Totally Cute!

Revisado: 02-14-25

I just fell in love with the main girl Randi. Whoever narrated her was just lovely. The book was a fun quick listen. The guy was a tad pretentious but I kinda ended up loving that about him 😂❤️ it’s a cute Valentine’s Day read for sure!

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Excellent performance! Great story.

Revisado: 02-14-25

Patrick Mealey delivers an excellent performance, bringing youthful vibrancy to the early chapters and tackling the emotional moments with warmth and compassion. His narration captures the eager determination of a young dreamer while adding just the right amount of grit. A fantastic listen from start to finish.

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I don’t know…

Revisado: 04-25-23

Honestly sometimes I hate this book… but then I keep listening. In the end I like it?..!..? Honestly I’ve no idea. If you like the series you’ll like this. It’s a good ending but I almost didn’t make it.

I think frankly the scythe premise just makes me mad… but it’s what I signed up for and I guess sometimes hating a book is what in the end makes it good. But, still confused about my overall feelings.

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Excellent, a must listen!

Revisado: 01-12-23

Easy to understand! Wonderful easy research before going to Egypt. Really wholistic view of 3,000 years in digestible lectures. I left knowing more than I could’ve imagined.

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I want to play this book

Revisado: 01-01-23

At first the narrator’s flat tone bothered me. But that faded as I sped up the speed and the story quickly took me over. I can’t pinpoint exactly why I enjoyed this book, but I couldn’t stop listening. Every game was a game I wanted to play, or felt like I had played… I would find myself googling the game titles as I was sure it had to be a real game. I was just mesmerized by the storytelling of this book, near the end the narrator shifts and it gave me chills. I can’t remember feeling like that before. The video game death vs. real life ideas are fascinating.

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Adorable

Revisado: 01-20-20

An adorable little adventure! The writing was witty, and it was extremely well produced. The story hosted a charming cast, and all the performances were beautiful. I loved every minute.

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Kill myself

Revisado: 02-10-17

The narration made everyone sound stupid, dopey. The story was awkward, narcissistic and annoying... I continued to hope it would encompass into some self-analysis on the culture we are currently living through - but it didn't. It was vapid, with some seriously cringe worthy sex scenes.

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Great insight on how to build powerful products!

Revisado: 08-02-16

What did you love best about Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products?

The exercises were really helpful and gave us insight to build our product better.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products?

I highlighted so many things I'm not sure I can narrow that down. Understanding Internal and External triggers was excellent.

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