"Taking Chances" by Molly McAdams is a heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and redemption. It follows the protagonist, Harper, as she navigates a love triangle between two men, Chase and Brandon. The plot takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster with unexpected twists and turns, exploring themes of difficult choices, heartbreak, and the complexities of relationships. The writing style is described as gripping, emotional, and engaging, drawing readers in and making them deeply invested in the characters' journeys.

Characters:

Harper, the sheltered lead, navigates her feelings for the bad boy Chase and the stable, kind Brandon; each character exhibits distinct traits that shape the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is conversational and engaging, with strong emotional elements, though it suffers from grammatical issues and awkward transitions.

Plot/Storyline:

The book features a love triangle involving Harper and two men, Chase and Brandon, exploring themes such as love, betrayal, and personal identity, all culminating in surprising twists.

Setting:

The setting predominantly takes place in a college, utilizing familiar New Adult themes, with military background influences from Harper's upbringing.

Pacing:

The pacing is uneven, with parts dragging and sudden shifts in the plot, creating a roller coaster of emotions.

My face was stretched in a wide grin as I looked around my bedroom one last time. I was doing it, finally going to live my life however I saw fit to live it. I'd grown up with only my dad, and I loved...

Notes:

The book features a love triangle between three main characters: Harper, Chase, and Brandon.

Many readers related to Harper due to her sheltered upbringing and lack of dating experience.

Chase and Brandon both display protectiveness over Harper, which endears them to readers.

Chase is portrayed as a bad boy with a rough exterior, while Brandon is more of a sweet, gentle guy.

Harper cheats on Brandon, which sparked controversy among readers, with many finding it unacceptable.

The book contains a significant plot twist involving Chase's character that shocks many readers.

Emotional moments in the book, including the death of a key character, generate strong reactions, leading some to cry while reading.

Some readers appreciated the book's ability to evoke intense emotions despite its flaws.

Comments about the writing indicate that while some thought it was well done, others felt it had tense issues or was poorly structured.

Some readers found the characters unrealistic and the storyline clichéd, comparing it to other popular New Adult novels.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes triggers related to cheating, death of a character, substance abuse, and themes surrounding grief.

Has Romance?

Yes, romance is a central theme in Taking Chances, characterized by intense emotional connections and conflicts.

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From The Publisher:

Her first year away is turning out to be near perfect, but one weekend of giving in to heated passion will change everything.

Eighteen year old Harper has grown up under her career-Marine father's thumb. Ready to live life her own way and experience things she's only ever heard of from the jarheads in her father's unit, she's on her way to college at San Diego State University.

She finds herself being torn in two as she quickly falls in love with Brandon, who becomes her boyfriend-and her roommate's brother Chase. Covered in tattoos, known for fighting in the Underground and ridiculously muscled...they're exactly what she was always warned to stay away from, but just what she needs.

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mari_twor

Hated It

1 month

I HATE THIS BOOK. I really hate it. I read it years ago and I can't stand it. Everything is so non-sense and awful. I nearly broke my iPad after reading THAT part. You know which part I'm talking about. You're not Jon Snow. You know things. And I know that if you want to read this book you need to be careful with your iPad or whatever. If you'll read it on a paper book then THROW IT FROM YOUR WINDOW!

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Taking Chances

Molly McAdams

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