Simone Elkeles

Even given the sprinkling of Spanish in Alex's chapters, neither Brittany's nor Alex's points-of-view read as distinct from one another; the whole book could've been written in third person and it wouldn't have made a difference. And while I understood why the two were drawn to one another, the rest of their relationship—why they stayed together—was only vaguely sketched in amid all the gang-related and familial drama. Not that I didn't enjoy the drama, but by the time I reached the end of the book, I had no real sense for why they were so passionately in love...only that they were and I was supposed to take their word for it.… (more)

Wow. Just...wow. This is the best YA Romance I've ever read. Usually, there's always one character I can't stand, but in Wild Cards, Ashtyn and Derrick are both likeable, and the supporting cast gets another thumbs up.

Derrick is the hottest YA boy to date. He's got it all, swagger, toughness, but he's sweet and sensitive.

Ashtyn is a tough chick who fights for what she wants, even when it seems hopeless. I constantly rooted for her.

The romance is hot, sweet and emotional. IT'S PERFECT.

If you haven't read this, I HIGHLY suggest you do!… (more)