3.25 Tentative Stars! Love Resolution was a fantastically emotional book! I was told it could be read as a standalone novel, so that's what I did. I DO NOT recommend that. I was confused and lost for some of the book. I had no clue who was what, or what everyone looked like. I had no clue until 3/4 of the book how Avery got into the band.. etc. I think I could easily raise the star count if I read the first two books then this one. Mankin is a wonderful writer, I love the duel povs, and the plot is very interesting.The angst in this book was definitely heart stopping because the story line was so realistic. The relationships that were fixed in this book was very heartwarming. And while this book has some sex scenes, I felt that they were hot while being genre (new adult) specific. Both of the MCs are likable and their love for one another is tangible. (Though some of the book you want to kick one of them in the nether-regions!) The best part was the song lyrics that were added to the book. They were fantastic.. the only bad thing is that I can't hear anyone sing them :(The story leaves us on a happy note and really wanting more at the same time! How blessed can a gal be? I am so excited that I got chosen as an advanced reader for this book!Here's the scoop. I got this ARC in my inbox on 4/1 in the afternoon. I had it finished by 1am on 4/2. Yep, it was a definite "can't put it down" kinda book.Being a part of a rock n roll band seems all glamour and fame. The band members are on the road and life is different when they are at home. New stresses and a LOT more time in the spotlight put Marcus and Avery's relationship to the test in a raw and real way. There are ups and a lot of downs. Surprises and even somethings that you just KNOW are going to happen, but are done in such a fantastic way that you are commpletely sucked in. I love Avery's spunkiness....she's totally badass! Marcus is totally lickable! This book will hold you from the beginning. Don't plan on saying "Just one more chapter"....just block the time off to sit down and read this book in one sitting. It's FABULOUS!!!!!
What do You think about Love Resolution (2000)?
4 1/2 stars my favorite of the series
—Wheatbread99
