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What Not To Say When You're Running Away (2000)

by Rachel John(Favorite Author)

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review 1: I was happy to win this book in the first reads giveaway. Though I didn't find it to be anything unique or special, it was a cute romance story. I felt connected to the characters and I loved all of them. There were some drawbacks for me (mainly all the typos, though I keep telling myself that it is an ARC) though it could be easy to look over some of them. What Not to Say When You're Running Away takes place at a small college in Arizona where Sara Jensen is returning for her second year with her roommates. After her relationship embarrassment over the summer with jimmy Constanello, Sara is ready to start over and have a great year. However, things get hectic when the girls befriend the boys across the street and one happens to be Jimmy's brother, Matt, who is infatuated ... morewith Sara from the start. Between prank wars and Sunday dinners, the boys and girls get closer, which immensely scares Sara, who would rather avoid getting hurt again.This book is an LDS novel, so there are many religious references even I didn't pick up on at times. I was still able to follow along with the book,but it may be harder for others. As I mentioned, there were a lot of typos, which is a big pet peeve of mine. Other than these two main problems for me, the story was funny and romantic. I loved reading about Matt and Sara. The book was written from third person but switched perspectives from the girls to the boys, which I found to be quite interesting. I would suggest this book for anyone who likes books with romance and doesn't mind some religious references.
review 2: My Review5 STARSThe title really fits this story in many ways. This is a romantic comedy with LDS background. Not preachy just use of LDS terms. couple of scriptures. It is a funny clean story. So glad I am not dating. Both my girls are around this age though.The characters are fun college kids going to school at Eastern Arizonia. The main 4 girl characters live in a house and across the street is the house that the guys are renting. They have a lot of activities and hang out together a lot.The story starts out fast with drama at a singles dance. When Sara is dancing with Matt she asks, "His name" and then runs out of the building back to her room. Her friends immediately ask Matt what he did to upset their friend. Matt had no idea what happened. He just tells them he told her his name. Then Matt friends come over and join in the loud discussion. They had no idea they were living across the street from each other.The soap opera of dating begins. They are all trying to figure out who and what they want in life at this age. Matt really liked Sara and finds out that she had dated his brother over the summer and had a bad breakup before he got home off his mission.Matt really wants a chance to date Sara, but Sara just wants to be friends.Sara goes out with one of his housemates who is Erik and only 17. Which turns into the wrong thing and causes more drama.Rachel does a good job drawing the reader into the story and keeping their attention. I can tell she really captured the drama of college dating scene. So many like stories I hear from my girls. (okay right now I don't because one is on mission.)How girls are always feeding the guys. Of dating different people and liking someone who is dating someone else. I can see my daughter wearing prom dresses to cheer someone up or even to wear to singles dance or class.I had a smile on while reading and just thinking about some scenes make me smile again. I would read another book by Rachel John in the future.I was given this ebook from Rachel John yesterday and thought it looked good so I read it today. The review is how I honestly feel about the book.Published May 18th 2013 234 pages ASIN: B00CVK63ZI less

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