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My Life Next Door
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Huntley Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author)
"One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time."
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, messy, affectionate. And every day from her rooftop perch, Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs up next to her and changes everything.
As the two fall ...more
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, messy, affectionate. And every day from her rooftop perch, Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs up next to her and changes everything.
As the two fall ...more
Hardcover, 394 pages
Published
June 14th 2012
by Dial Books For Young Readers
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What I loved about this book:
1. NO teenage angst from Samantha
2. NO teenage drama with the main characters
3. Jase and Samantha were very mature 17-year-olds (very refreshing)
4. GEORGE
5. The Garrett family
6. The easy, loving, trusting and patient relationship Jase has with Samantha
7. I LOVED that this book put a smile on my face and made me laugh almost the entire book. Although it did have me teary eye a little bit at one point. :o)
8. FINALLY I loved that this book sucked me in and never wanted ...more
4.5*
Wasn't what I was expecting at all, it was quite a bit more intense, but I really loved it!
Wasn't what I was expecting at all, it was quite a bit more intense, but I really loved it!
This is why I read YA books - to get this feeling of joy, of happiness, of love.. Because I simply LOVE feeling my head so light and having my heart skip a beat remembering how it felt to fall in love for the first time (and every time after that).
I really like stories like this, that get you through every stage of a young relationship; that make you hold your breath for the romantic moments, for the first kiss; that make you smile at all the silliness and cuteness of the couple; that make you ...more
When I checked this book out at the library, my favorite librarian looked at me funny and said "This is not a you book". I told her that every once in awhile I want fluffy. I can do romancy young adult.
I think I should probably stick mostly with the serial killers and stalkers
Princess perfect Samantha lives a fairy tale life. Her mommy is a politician who gained her throne through that handy trust fund.
Now next door to this paradise is one of "those families". The ones that never mow their la ...more
I think I should probably stick mostly with the serial killers and stalkers
Princess perfect Samantha lives a fairy tale life. Her mommy is a politician who gained her throne through that handy trust fund.
Now next door to this paradise is one of "those families". The ones that never mow their la ...more
UNPOPULAR OPINION HERE.
Samantha is a rich, perfect girl with the perfect life, body and shit. She's got it all but a boyfriend. Her neighbor is single, hot and ridiculously perfect. She's been
Life won't give her a break, though. She is su ...more
This book was worth waiting for. I've read it in two days despite the fact that I was head over heels in all that boring end-of-the-school-year paperwork that us, teachers, are so fond of.
First, I can not believe that this is Huntley Fitzpatrick's debut novel. I've read so many bad books lately and those autors didn't have the excuse of first attempt in their writing carieers. My Life Next Door reminded me a lot of Sarah Dessen novels - by the concept and the writing style. And I love Sarah Des ...more
First, I can not believe that this is Huntley Fitzpatrick's debut novel. I've read so many bad books lately and those autors didn't have the excuse of first attempt in their writing carieers. My Life Next Door reminded me a lot of Sarah Dessen novels - by the concept and the writing style. And I love Sarah Des ...more
I really enjoyed this! Sam and Jase are SUCH great characters and I really enjoyed seeing them fall in love (even if it was a little bit of insta love).
A lot of things surprised me about this book, and it just gave me the warm fuzzies all the time.
I AM STILL SMILING. So great. So wonderful. Bless.
A lot of things surprised me about this book, and it just gave me the warm fuzzies all the time.
I AM STILL SMILING. So great. So wonderful. Bless.
You know how I'm a contemporary snob? And it takes sooooo muuuuch for a contemporary to wrap around my heart and turn me into happiness and sprinkles? Well this book successfully stole my heart. SCRAP THAT. IT STOLE MY SOUL. I AM SO IMPRESSED RIGHT NOW. I have a few niggles, but gahhhhhh. I loved it. It basically went through a checklist of ALL the things that win me over. So it's basically possible that Huntley Fitzpatrick wrote it for me, okay? Just so you know.
Because it had:
• huge emphasis ...more
Because it had:
• huge emphasis ...more
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Everything about My Life Next Door screams “summer chick-flick”! From its flirty cover, to its sappy title, to its shockingly bright synopsis, you’d think you couldn’t go wrong with this book. I was expected a Sarah Dessen type novel and what I got instead is something I can only relate to authors who I happen to loathe like Stephanie Meyer or Becca Fitzpatrick, even though they’re not contemporary authors. I think what pains me the most is that I really liked the first half ...more
Everything about My Life Next Door screams “summer chick-flick”! From its flirty cover, to its sappy title, to its shockingly bright synopsis, you’d think you couldn’t go wrong with this book. I was expected a Sarah Dessen type novel and what I got instead is something I can only relate to authors who I happen to loathe like Stephanie Meyer or Becca Fitzpatrick, even though they’re not contemporary authors. I think what pains me the most is that I really liked the first half ...more
Why, thank you book for all these wonderful platitudes. We need to part ways now though, at 35%, but don't worry, I'll compile here every amazing moment we shared together.
Remember when Jase and Sam fell in love over a lemonade at 9%? Because I was there to follow their astounding banter and was deeply moved by the slow burn of their feelings....
"He drains the entire thing in one gulp, then reaches for the other cup....more
"That's mine," I say.
"Oh, jeez. Of course. Sorry. I am thirsty."
I extend my
Rating: 4.95 brilliant, beautiful, breathtaking stars out of 5!
FACT #1: I'm not a contemporary girl. I love paranormal books way more than my realistic ones; worlds that don't really exist enthrall me way more than real ones do. Because those supernatural books are usually more badass, intense, and fun than everyday romances.
FACT #2: My Life Next Door totally voids the first fact!!
Where can I even start with how much I loved this book? How much it took me surprise, grabbed my heart, and wouldn't ...more
FACT #1: I'm not a contemporary girl. I love paranormal books way more than my realistic ones; worlds that don't really exist enthrall me way more than real ones do. Because those supernatural books are usually more badass, intense, and fun than everyday romances.
FACT #2: My Life Next Door totally voids the first fact!!
Where can I even start with how much I loved this book? How much it took me surprise, grabbed my heart, and wouldn't ...more
What an enjoyable young adult story! Samantha is the daughter of the Connecticut’s Senator and has lived next door the the large Garrett family for many years. She watches them but never engages until the summer before her senior year when she meets Jase Garrett and his seven siblings. Her mother is a real piece of work and not only looks down on the Garrett family but gets caught up with her new campaign guy Clay and lacks a lot of the important mom skills. The author throws in a great cast of ...more
Oct 11, 2014
Kristin (KC)
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liked it
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*3.5 Stars*
A fun and refreshing, sweet summer read! The writing was fluid and wonderfully captured the essence of being a teen in a very realistic manner.
While the story didn't necessarily blow me away, it certainly held my interest and warmed my heart.
Samantha is a young girl who, at first glance, appears to have it all. She's beautiful, wealthy, and has a determined mother in politics who keeps up a perfect appearance for their well-respected family.
But Samantha isn't happy.
Because her mo ...more
A fun and refreshing, sweet summer read! The writing was fluid and wonderfully captured the essence of being a teen in a very realistic manner.
While the story didn't necessarily blow me away, it certainly held my interest and warmed my heart.
Samantha is a young girl who, at first glance, appears to have it all. She's beautiful, wealthy, and has a determined mother in politics who keeps up a perfect appearance for their well-respected family.
But Samantha isn't happy.
Because her mo ...more
Dec 20, 2012
Karla
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommended to Karla by:
Marie Francis
4 1/2 Stars!! This was a 5 plus star read for me…until the end, because there really wasn’t one, or at least not one that satisfied me. I only detracted a half a star, because the rest of the book was amazing. I enjoyed the comparisons and stereotypes of two completely different families.
Samantha is a sweet, determined young woman who is showcased, yet sheltered by her mother. After many years of observing the family next door, she finally meets Jase, the third oldest in the Garrett clan. He app ...more
Samantha is a sweet, determined young woman who is showcased, yet sheltered by her mother. After many years of observing the family next door, she finally meets Jase, the third oldest in the Garrett clan. He app ...more
My Life Next Door tells us the story of Samantha, a girl who practically has spent her 17 years watching The Garrets. All the time
The Garrets are her neighbors next door and Sam’s mother hates them because they remind her of her ex- in laws. They are a huge family, very noisy and carefree, they are happy. And even though Sam’s mom told her to never ever have contact with them she can’t help but stare at them all the time.
And one night while she’s spying them, Jase comes to “rescue her”.
”Hey, n...more
Aug 17, 2015
Stacey (prettybooks)
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
read-in-my-twenties,
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One of my favourite boys in YA contemporary fiction is Étienne St. Clair from Anna and the French Kiss and Jase Garrett from My Life Next Door is now up there with him!
Seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed lives a quiet, stable life compared to her neighbours. The Garretts are loud and chaotic and everything Samantha's senator mother tries to avoid, so Samantha knows her mother would not be happy that she has fallen in love with Jase. Jase's parents and their seven other children – Joel, Alice, And ...more
Seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed lives a quiet, stable life compared to her neighbours. The Garretts are loud and chaotic and everything Samantha's senator mother tries to avoid, so Samantha knows her mother would not be happy that she has fallen in love with Jase. Jase's parents and their seven other children – Joel, Alice, And ...more
SO CUTE!!
4.25*
This was exactly what I needed to read. It was just lovely. I loved the characters, I loved the plot and I can't wait to pick up the next books in this series. So adorable, I really enjoyed it!!
4.25*
This was exactly what I needed to read. It was just lovely. I loved the characters, I loved the plot and I can't wait to pick up the next books in this series. So adorable, I really enjoyed it!!
4.5
AHHHH SO GOOD AND CUTE AND AHHHHHHHH
AHHHH SO GOOD AND CUTE AND AHHHHHHHH
Jul 19, 2014
Sandra
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
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2.5 I'M-HAVING-AN-ANGER-ATTACK-OVER-HERE STARS
Thank you dear Rosalinda for BR with me <3
There were quite a few characters i really wanted to stab in the eye and push off a cliff. Let's make a list.
1. Samantha (but only towards the end).
2. Gracie (Samantha's mother)
3. Clay (Samantha's mum boyfriend).
4. Nan (Samantha's BFF).
But for my sake i'm going to keep this review short and sweet.
Thank you dear Rosalinda for BR with me <3
There were quite a few characters i really wanted to stab in the eye and push off a cliff. Let's make a list.
1. Samantha (but only towards the end).
2. Gracie (Samantha's mother)
3. Clay (Samantha's mum boyfriend).
4. Nan (Samantha's BFF).
But for my sake i'm going to keep this review short and sweet.
One thing my mother never knew, and would dissaprove of most of all, was that i watched the Garretts. All...more
I remember being super excited for this book because Katie from Katie's Book Blog compared the level of awesomeness to Anna and the French Kiss. And since AatFK is basically my favorite contemporary ever, you can imagine how high my expectation were. Which is why I was so sad when I started the book and felt... empty. I didn't connect well with Samantha. She seemed sort of detached to me. Her voice wasn't very strong in my head while I was reading and that made me lack invested emotions in the b
...more
I LOVED THIS BOOK. I'd say more like 4.57 stars. Here's my full review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a88UYL...
Feb 08, 2013
Lora
rated it
it was amazing
Recommends it for:
fans of YA realistic fiction; 15+
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My Life Next Door is the kind of story that you expect to be light and fluffy . . . but then it surprises you.
I thought this book would be very cliché: little rich girl falls for the boy next door; gets a whole new perspective on life through the eyes of a financially-strained, but very happy — unlike her own — family; and learns something big about herself over the course of one short summer. In a lot of ways, that is what this book is about. But, in truth, it is about so much more.
Samantha R ...more
I thought this book would be very cliché: little rich girl falls for the boy next door; gets a whole new perspective on life through the eyes of a financially-strained, but very happy — unlike her own — family; and learns something big about herself over the course of one short summer. In a lot of ways, that is what this book is about. But, in truth, it is about so much more.
Samantha R ...more
For years, Sam had watched the Garrett's from her bedroom next door. They're life was so opposite from the one she led. Sam has the perfect trust-fund mother who currently is a congresswoman, and the beautiful older sister always out with her latest conquest. It's just the three of them, as Sam's dad left while her mother was pregnant with her. The Garrett's always had a lot going on with eight children: five boys and three girls. They were the type that always had the toys lying about in the fr ...more
OVERLOAD OF CUTENESS.
I give this book all the stars because I irrevocably fell in love with it.
I'm not a huge contemporary reader. It's not that I don't like the genre, I would even say the opposite, but I don't read many contemporaries since I'm often disappointed when I do. For me, contemporary rhymes with strong friendships, slow-burn romance and, obviously, family.
This book had all of this and it was so much better than I expected. Honestly guys, it was just so good!
What I enjoyed the most ...more
I give this book all the stars because I irrevocably fell in love with it.
I'm not a huge contemporary reader. It's not that I don't like the genre, I would even say the opposite, but I don't read many contemporaries since I'm often disappointed when I do. For me, contemporary rhymes with strong friendships, slow-burn romance and, obviously, family.
This book had all of this and it was so much better than I expected. Honestly guys, it was just so good!
What I enjoyed the most ...more
This book went from a 5-star read to a 1-star read.
I thought it would be about a romance. A contemporary novel that usually explores the values of family, friendship, life etc.
But by the end of the book...all I could think was, really? what was the point of all that drama?
There were so many unresolved issues (view spoiler), and it made me frustrated. (view s ...more
I thought it would be about a romance. A contemporary novel that usually explores the values of family, friendship, life etc.
But by the end of the book...all I could think was, really? what was the point of all that drama?
There were so many unresolved issues (view spoiler), and it made me frustrated. (view s ...more
Jul 28, 2012
Annie Brewer
rated it
it was amazing
Recommends it for:
Everyone that loves a heartbreakingly beautiful romance
FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC!!!!!! That is how I describe this book!!! The characters, the plot, the romance, the emotion, the tension, the writing, EVERYTHING about this book was incredible!!! It was well worth the long wait to read. When I first heard about this, I knew it was going to be a good one. IT. DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT.
First of all, the cover. My God, the cover is gorgeous! I love the fence in the background that separates the two families with Jase and Sam standing there in an embrace. HOT!!!!! ...more
First of all, the cover. My God, the cover is gorgeous! I love the fence in the background that separates the two families with Jase and Sam standing there in an embrace. HOT!!!!! ...more
From the outside it looks like Samantha Reed has everything, a successful mother, excellent grades, a wonderful best friend and her days are busy with jobs she doesn't need. But Samantha spends her nights on her roof watching the loud, messy, loving and affectionate, ginormous family next door, never judging them like her mother does...wishing she could be a part of something like they have. Then one night Jase climbs her trellis and joins her.
Jase and Samantha's relationship builds easily and ...more
Jase and Samantha's relationship builds easily and ...more
The summer is coming to a close for me and I'll have to start going back to the smell of crisp new notebooks, the sound of zipping book bags, and the general chatter of bleary-eyed students, awww school right? Anyways I needed my last summer read and this book was able to deliver on that front, but I think I may have become a less focused person in general this summer (I guess school is good for something). And here's why: I felt good at the end of the book but utterly confused. This does happen
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I can't believe that I have waited nearly a month to review this book! For some reason, I just have not felt compelled to put my feelings about this book into words as of yet....maybe because I don't have a lot of feelings about this book. I expected it to be great. Everyone seems to love this book so I expected that I would love it just as much. I was very wrong. I didn't hate it but it was nothing special in my book. In fact, I would have ...more
I can't believe that I have waited nearly a month to review this book! For some reason, I just have not felt compelled to put my feelings about this book into words as of yet....maybe because I don't have a lot of feelings about this book. I expected it to be great. Everyone seems to love this book so I expected that I would love it just as much. I was very wrong. I didn't hate it but it was nothing special in my book. In fact, I would have ...more
DNF at about 60%.
Deceptive cover that raises misleading expectations and somehow draws comparison to ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS is deceptive.
Deceptive cover that raises misleading expectations and somehow draws comparison to ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS is deceptive.
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Huntley Fitzpatrick grew up dreamy and distracted in coastal Connecticut. She flourished in a family of bookworms where everyone always had their nose in a book. She kept an exhaustively thorough journal which frightened her boyfriends but has proved very useful in her career as a writer. Her debut contemporary Romance, MY LIFE NEXT DOOR, was published in June of 2012 by Penguin-Dial for Young Rea
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“Maybe if I can just sleep for a hundred years, I'll wake up in a better story.”
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“Is Jase already gonna marry you?”
I start coughing again. “Uh, No. No, George. I’m only seventeen.” As if that’s the only reason we’re not engaged.
“I’m this many.” George holds up four, slightly grubby fingers. “But Jase is seventeen and a half. You could. Then you could live in here with him. And have a big family.”
Jase strides back into the room, of course, midway through this proposition. “George. Beat it. Discovery Channel is on.”
George backs out of the room but not before saying, “His bed’s really comfortable. And he never pees in it.”
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I start coughing again. “Uh, No. No, George. I’m only seventeen.” As if that’s the only reason we’re not engaged.
“I’m this many.” George holds up four, slightly grubby fingers. “But Jase is seventeen and a half. You could. Then you could live in here with him. And have a big family.”
Jase strides back into the room, of course, midway through this proposition. “George. Beat it. Discovery Channel is on.”
George backs out of the room but not before saying, “His bed’s really comfortable. And he never pees in it.”
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