Can't Always Get What You Want

by Chelsey Krause

• ISBN10: 1322606269
• ISBN13: 9781322606262
• Publish Date: 1 January 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 17 June 2015
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Random House Publishing Group
• Format: eBook
• Language: English

Reviews

[phyllish]

I returned this book after the first page. The language was offensive to me, and I figured it would only get worse from here.

[Linda]

*I received a free ARC of Can't Always Get What You Want from Loveswept via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*

Can't Always Get What you Want is a slow-paced, kind of sad romance in which Sophie needs to let go of the past so that she can get on with the rest of her life.

This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews

[whisperingchapters]

Can't Always Get What You Want is a lovely heart-wrenching story of love and loss. Sophie hasn't gotten over what happened to Aaron years ago. She hasn't been able to let herself date someone for real. When her best friend Samira cancels on going to a concert with Sophie, Samira suggests she should take Brett, a man that works with Samira's boyfriend. Sophie is reluctant at first, but gives in and calls Brett. They start going out but Sophie can't let go of her first love, which puts a huge dent in her relationship with Brett.

I saw a few negative reviews on Goodreads but I actually enjoyed the story. I must say I did suffer a little when Sophie would flashback to her past with Aaron—I might have teared up a little. The loss and guilt she has felt over the years has pushed her to become guarded. Brett comes in the picture and he is a very nice and handsome man. Now, while sometimes I love the insta-love characters have, it really didn't do it for me with this story. I wish I had gotten more out of Brett's and Sophie's relationship because I couldn't really click with them. Now, with Sophie and Aaron, I really love those scenes in the book. It made the book come to life.

While I do get why Brett was upset when he found out the truth, at the same time, I wish he would have given more credit to Sophie. If I was in her shoes, I probably would still be devastated and hurt. But she also made a mistake: she didn't tell Brett the truth from the beginning.

I thought Sophie was going to be a fun and fiery kind of girl but I don't think she really got to shine in the story. The spotlight was more on her pain and struggle. While I understand it is necessary to show the readers the real pain Sophie was in, I think the focus should have been divided between her struggles and her relationship with Brett. As I mentioned before, there wasn't much of a connection between these two characters.

I am giving this story 3 stars mainly because of the flashbacks of Aaron and Sophie. Those moments were beautiful and heart-wrenching towards the end of their story. Overall, it is a fast read and at times emotional. I think many readers will enjoy it.