Crossing the Line
Author: Katie McGarry
Series: Pushing the Limits #1.5
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Publisher: Harlequin TEEN
Summary:
Lila McCormick, Echo’s best friend from Pushing the Limits, first met Lincoln Turner when tragedy struck both their lives. But she never expected their surprise encounter would lead to two years of exchanging letters – or that she’d fall for the boy she’s only seen once. Their relationship is a secret, but Lila feels closer to Lincoln than anyone else. Until she finds out that he lied to her about the one thing she depended on him for the most.
Hurting Lila is the last thing Lincoln wanted. For two years, her letters have been the only thing getting him through the day. Admitting his feelings would cross a line he’s never dared breach before. But Lincoln will do whatever it takes to fix his mistakes, earn Lila’s forgiveness – and finally win a chance to be with the girl he loves.
First Sentence: On the computer screen, the question “Why?” glares at me like the correct accusation it is.
My Review:
This is my first time writing a review for a short novella I’ve read. The only reason why I read Crossing the Line and why I’m writing this mini-review is because Crossing the Line isn’t related to Echo and Noah’s story in Pushing the Limits or Beth or Ryan’s story in Dare You To.
I was wondering how the novella would go since the summary of the novella basically tells us that Lila and Lincoln lives far apart and only communicates that way, but surprise surprise, I had never actually thought that Lincoln would actually visit Lila face to face. (I was expecting the format to be something like the Internet Girls series by Lauren Myracle, where the entire book is told by instant messaging.) Crossing the Line tells the story of Lincoln visiting Lila to apologize for the lie he had told her.
If she can find a way to forgive me, then I can find a way to fix this. (12%)
Honestly, Crossing the Line is too short to give it a rating that precisely describes my feelings for the novella. Nothing really happens and the character development, if you can even call it that, was so quickly done that it seems unbelievable.
Do I think Crossing the Line is important enough to read? Nah. It was really short and only gave me a very short glimpse of Lila’s life from her perspective. Crossing the Line isn’t worth the $1.99 to buy it in my opinion, I could have done without it.
I’ve seen this book around some blogs lately, but I never know it was written by the same author as Pushing the Limits. I’m bad with names.
That is also why I never like novellas, because there just to darn short for my taste. only really great authors can write a good worthwhile novella.
Great review :D
Kimberly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (37)
The only reason why I read Crossing the Line the first place was because it was by Katie McGarry, otherwise, I wouldn’t have even given it the chance.
And thank you Kimberly! (:
Kelly recently posted…Mini-Book Review: Crossing the Line – Katie McGarry
I admit this book was dissapointing,I expected more from this author
Yeah, Crossing the Line was disappointing. I think the main problem is that it is just too short to really get into it and enjoy it.
Kelly recently posted…Book Review: Wallbanger – Alice Clayton
I loved both PTL and DYT. However, this felt like it was missing something. It just didn’t feel rounded enough. I definitely wish there just had been more.
I think it wasn’t rounded enough because it was SO short. It’s hard to really feel that you’ve read anything when the amount you read is short. :l
Kelly recently posted…ARC Book Review: This Song Will Save Your Life – Leila Sales
I can’t wait to read this! I love Katie McGarry and her writing so I am very excited to read Lila’s story! Sorry this was too short though! :( Great review!
~ Maida
Literary Love Affair
Maida @ Literary Love Affair recently posted…Review: Breaking Point by Kristen Simmons
Yeah, I wanted MORE Lila and Lincoln. Their relationship developed way too fast for me to like.
Thanks! (:
Kelly recently posted…Book Review: The Distance Between Us – Kasie West
Was disappointed by this. It felt liked it lacked something and I don’t just mean the length.
Hazel recently posted…Review: The Corner Of Bitter And Sweet
It also lacked the chemistry we had with Echo and Noah & Beth and Ryan. :l
Kelly recently posted…ARC Book Review: Thornhill – Kathleen Peacock
Well I agree with you!
I’m glad you do Yshe! ;D
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [47]
Cool review. I love Katie McGarry! I think I will only read this novella if it one day becomes free. ;)
Thanks! (:
I love Katie McGarry too! :D<3
I don't think novellas would ever become free though. ):
Kelly recently posted…Stacking the Shelves [52]
Cool review you got there. I like crossing the line if it is a different book. I mean maybe a stand alone, no connection to any series. Like Katie should have focus on lengthening the story and gave it a different perspective. I would’ve liked Linc and Lila much if the story was more elaborate by the end.
Crossing the Line was meant to be a novella, which is why it’s short and why Lincoln and Lila’s relationship wasn’t developed well. I wish Crossing the Line is a lot longer than it is right now. :l
Kelly recently posted…Monthly Wrap Up: September + October 2013
It doesn’t sound like this is worth my time. I’m not a big fan of novellas anyway!
Yeah, this novella was disappointing, but on the other hand, you barely waste anytime reading it since it’s super a short story.
Kelly recently posted…Monthly Wrap Up: September + October 2013
Ahhh I love Katie McGarry books, but this is definitely not my favorite
in the series. It was ok, but not memorable to me, you know?
great review!
Yeah, I think it’s too short to be memorable. Also, because it’s too short, it’s also undeveloped. :l
Thanks Kassi! (:
Thank you so much for the honest review , i love Katie McGarry books but never thought id read crossing the line maybe because im not a big fan of short books!