Until You (The Fall Away Series)

Even though the author promised this would not be a retelling of Bully; I was afraid it would be. I’m so glad I was wrong I loved hearing it from the other point of view.

“Yesterday lasts forever.Tomorrow comes never.Until you.”I had my doubts with this book, mainly because it is the same story as book one only it’s from Jared’s POV. I thought that it might be a bit boring since I’ve already read it, that there would be no surprises or nothing new to contribute. I couldn’t have been more off mark though.Until You brought a completely new perspective and feeling as to what transpired between Jared and Tate. I wouldn’t say that it was like reading a completely new story since the main plot and incidents was exactly the same. However, Until You went even further than Bully, showing Jared’s struggles and giving us readers front row tickets to what went on in his head. I did not like Jared or really understand the reason as to why he bullied her when I read the first book and therefore felt their conclusion unsatisfying. While I still am not one hundred percent behind Jared and his reasoning, Until You sure got me a lot closer and I actually kind of like him better now.Since I got to follow Jared I also got to see all the crap he had to go through with his dad and mom, so I could really feel for the guy in a way I couldn’t in Bully. It also helped a lot seeing how guilty he felt for how he treated Tate and how far he would go for her to make it all up to her. The depth to how much she meant to him went above and beyond what he showed in Bully. This especially was evident with the scenes in the story that wasn’t in the first book, that helped build a stronger relationship between them and even strengthening the storyline since it brought something new to the story. In a way Until You had more depth to it than book one because of this and I’m actually really impressed with how it managed to stand out on its own while still having the same storyline. It was truly a fresh breath of air.As impressed as I am with the book however, I feel like there still were things left in the air. The issue with Jared’s father being one. I mean, I really liked the struggle Jared had of getting him out of his life and how Tate was a way to do that. But as soon as he and Tate got together his dad was MIA in both life and mind. For being such a burden in his life I expected something more out of Jared’s struggle with him. The same thing with K.C. She was a big catalyst in the whole drama between Jared and Tate, but over and done with in the story without any real conclusion. Although, I have to admit that my hate for her from book one has gone done just a smidge now that I know more about why she did what she did. I still don’t like her. At all. What she did was still real crappy, but after reading this book it was an easier pill to swallow.In a way you could say that Until You took care of the left ends that Bully hadn’t solved and had left us readers unsatisfied with. It was the best way this book could have been written and, while I don’t necessarily agree with this, I do see why a lot of readers think this should have been the first book. It really did go beyond Bully in both depth and conclusion, finally leaving me satisfied with how it was concluded. The only thing I would have changed about the ending is the speech Jared made. That I felt was unnecessary since it tried to make the ending too perfect. Many may not agree with me on this, but it felt like it went overboard with Tate being so angry and him having to make such a big gesture over something so ... not small per say, but their emotions about it felt off and over exaggerated for what it really was about. All in all though, I love happy endings and since I know there is a future book in the series featuring Jared and Tate I just have to keep reading.

Oh Jared! My heart!If I didn't need and love Tate's POV in Bully almost as much, this would be my favorite book! But I need both of them! Both Jared + Tate! They are a package deal! I can't do one without the other! So BOTH Bully & Until You will have to share that title. Not only do you get Jared's POV in this one but you also get to see Tate through Jared's eyes. And THAT...even when he "hates" her can be beautiful at times! The way he "feels" about her! All that internal pain and suffering that Jared went through!And the little pieces of Jax we get in here! It'll get you all kinds of excited to read his book again!I think outside of Jared & Tate; Madoc is my favorite character! Seriously though! THIS GUY! The best friend Jared could ever have outside of Tate! He is 100% supportive and loyal to the bone! Has Jared's back at all times without fail! Also provides that tough love when he needs it but ultimately he just let's Jared do what he feels he needs to do and sticks to his side to help him through it! I love that Jared had him all those years! As far as KC goes...these two books are not the best ones to read to judge her character. Since I've already read her story before I know it, and it definitely helped me be able to read her part in these two books without judgment! Tate's dad & Jared's mom both had me giggle a couple times! I love how fiercely protective yet laid back Tate's dad is. It's almost a contradiction but he does both very well.My favorites for this series have been preset from the last time I read it. Rereading this series this time around while I wait for Falls Boys to release....I've actually been very curious to see if my tastes or preferences have changed over the years! Will Jared & Tate still be my favorite...will another couple steal that glory? At the moment, I can 100% say yes they still are. But since I'm rereading the entire series I guess I have to leave the possibility open that it might have changed over the years! Can't wait to continue my reread and find out!

In short I will admit that I did enjoy this book. I certainly had a few issues that I will run through point by point below, but overall I would still rate this as a worthwhile read (not necessarily a ‘top 10’, but a worthwhile read all the same).One thing that I though was GREAT was that the author went to the trouble of including a playlist at the beginning of this book! Well done and thank you 👍🏼. Even though this particular playlist may not be to my taste so many authors mention songs/lyrics randomly throughout their novels and I have always wished that they could simply take the time to list the songs as has been done here 👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you again Ms Douglas!My criticisms:A) as with Book 1, who ever proofread this novel needs to return their paycheque! 😣B) The grammar at times was awful! Example: “rubbing salt in it more”...?!... What?... Surely the correct English is “RUBBING MORE SALT IN IT.”C) I did like bad boy Jared and life had not been easy on him, but from an idealistic critics point of view I did at times wonder if it was fair that someone as genuinely nice as Tate end up with a firecracker like Jared... (Also can we not see the future danger that Jareds dad would/will post to their happiness if their relationship survives and lasts the course or time....???

It was with a certain trepidation that I started reading this. Bully was one of my favourite reads of this year, I've gone back and re-read it a few times now because the chemistry between Jared and Tate is amazing, even when he 'hates' her. My experience of reading the same story from another pov so far hasn't been great and I've been disappointed more than delighted with the same story/different pov offerings from other authors. Until now...Happily, I can say that this did feel like the story was being narrated through new eyes. I never totally understood Jared's behaviour towards Tate in Bully, but reading this actually made sense of his actions. It wasn't just a change of pronoun, it felt new and fresh.The chemistry was as hot as in Bully, even knowing what's going to happen next didn't diminish that and the sex scenes were even hotter than in Bully. Delish.This was a five star read for me right up until the very end where there's a 'gut-spilling monologue in front of a huge audience' scene. Personally I really dislike these scenes and I absolutely hate it when a character who is an intensely private person chooses to behave out of character to prove a point to someone else - especially when the 'someone else' is also a private person. It made me wince and it felt all wrong and because it happened at the very end it kind of marred the end of the story for me which was a real pity because until that point I was absolutely loving this story.Happily though, Madoc's story is next. We get quite a few hints at Madoc in Until You and I really looking forward to learning more about him and at the same time, learning more about Jared and Tate further along the line.Definitely recommend it if you enjoyed Bully, this woman can really write a compelling, addictive and engaging story.

Seriously didn't think I could love Tate's and Jared's story even more than I did but Until You just completely blew me away.When reading Bully it was obvious there was more to the bad boy than we get to know in the first book and this doesn't disappoint.Again the author wrote this beautifully.It was really good to understand Jared, his reasoning behind his actions (which were stupid), and his thought processes etc.I admit there were points upon reading this that if Jared had been standing in front of me then i would have considering smacking him upside the head. But in the end this book just made me love him even more.What surprised me was that with his perspective on things we had in Tate's book, sometimes Tate looked like she was the unreasonable one. Especially at the end of this one and what happened with Nate. I actually thought what Jared did was the right thing but then she flipped on him which confused me. He made it up to her in the end but throughout the last part of the book it just seemed like a lot of misunderstandings between the two of them.The love scenes in this from his perspective were also just as HOT as they were in Bully.I also loved the friendship between him and Madoc, i cannot wait for the next book to come out so I can read his and Fallons story. I will be ordering it as soon as I can :-)Loving this author, I will definantely keep on reading her books.

NOT just another POV book, telling the same old story that we're getting so used to.I truly loved Bully and found the story engaging, believable, and the characters really endearing.To see a book that was going to be from another character's POV I was excited but I have to admit hesitant given some recent experiences with well known authors.I am soooooo pleased to say I couldn't have been more wrong!! I loved Until You from beginning to end.I not only saw some aspects of Bully from Jared's POV but I also got so much more of his story, as Penelope promised. It took the story so much further without that feeling of unnecessary repetition and I also got to know some of the other characters much better.Those of you that know me know that I'm not one to write a review for every book I read. I write them when something leaves a mark on me rather than just being 'a good read'. The whole subject of Bullying and Abuse is all very emotive and was handled brilliantly in both books and I felt I had to come and leave my comments.So why not five stars? Good question! Simply because I feel that as a new author Bully was good, this one is great, but the difference between the two leaves me feeling that I'll be needing those five stars for Madoc's and Jax's stories and I cannot wait :-)PS Those of you that also know me will know that my pet hate is a poorly edited book full of typos, grammar fails, or words and phrases unique to a particular country. Yes it has a few but after the last few I've read this was a blessed relief and for once the proof reader should be highly rewarded rather than shot at dawn ;-) (and no, I didn't proof read this one but wish I'd had the chance!)

Loved it! 5 Big Sparklin' Stars.I first read Bully when I downloaded it for free and forgot it was on my kindle pile. Months afterwards I finally got round to reading it and wondered why I hadn't read it sooner. It was brilliant!! So when I found out Jared was having his own book I was thrilled. I was so happy this wasn't Jared's POV of the exact same story as Bully. It was so much more. It was like reading a brand new story. I don't like to reread the same book with different POV's because I find them tiresome. I read this book in one sitting just like I had read Bully. I loved all the characters and can't wait to read more about Madoc and eventually Jax. These books are hot, sweet, funny and heart breaking. And although Jared's a Bully, you can't help but fall in love with him. Highly recommended read. If you haven't read Bully, go and pick it up right now. And while you're at it buy Until You too. Because I guarantee you will want to read this straight afterwards.