The story starts off with a bang, literally, as Edie finds herself staring down the barrel of a gun. She thinks that she is about to live the last of her moments until a dark hero comes to her rescue. Naturally, there is going to be a connection between Edie and John. You can’t live through that kind of stuff without feeling a connection with someone else. That much I got. Edie essentially becomes obsessed with John after the fact. Again, a fact that I get. But overall, it was hard for me to really get into this story.

The pace was way too fast for my liking. We go from the start of the year to the end of the year in the book and it feels like we are just fast forwarded to the important parts of the relationship between Edie and John. I wish that the story was a little bit slower in the pace and I would have loved to have dived deeper into their characters. For example, we don’t really see or know much about John’s past, just the top layer. I would have liked to have seen more of his background.

The parts of the book that I liked most was the two different ways in which Edie and John reacted to the incident at the store. John changed for the good, wanting to live life to the fullest, while Edie was a bit more reckless. I liked the two different ways in which they reacted to the tragedy.

There were times that I would get annoyed with Edie, especially when she was so focused on John and her weight. At first I was like ‘OMG please just be quiet’. But as I thought about it, that’s how high schoolers think. They focus on their appearance and how they appear to other people, they focus on boys that they like. While it is annoying to an almost 30 year old, it makes sense that a teenager would be thinking these things, so I ended up accepting it.

I did enjoy the relationship between John and Edie. They were the best part of this book. I like seeing the change that they did in one another. They helped each other through the after effects from the incident and to try and enjoy the life that they have. John puts Edie first in his life and does everything that he can to make her happy.

FINAL DECISION: Incredibly engaging story that doesn't let up from the first page. I loved that this book felt so real with all the traumas and difficulties of young love and teenage relationships. Edie and John are so sweet and yet their relationship feels authentic even with the incredible drama which moves the plot of this story.

THE STORY: A robbery threatens the life of seventeen year old high school senior Edie Millen. Saved by the actions of John Cole, Edie finds her world turned upside down as she tries cope with the traumatic events of the robbery. Edie becomes more wild, wanting to try things for the first time in response to her near death experience. Leaving her private girls school, Edie comes to the local public high school and finds new friends and John Cole. John and Edie become friends and then things become weird between them as John's offer to help Edie lose her virginity results in emotional turmoil between them.

OPINION: This is a book that grabs the reader from the first page as there is no wait for the action to begin. The scene is raw and scary and emotional. Seeing the events through Edie's eyes made the fear more immediate and thus more enthralling. This book may take place among high school students but it is raw and frightening and doesn't pull its punches. It is also violent in parts.

Edie is the heart and center of this book. And I loved her. She is intelligent, snarky, overweight and insecure, and funny. Even thirty years her senior, I could identify with her character and I had great empathy for her. As she struggles with both the normal crises of high school -- boys, classes and bullies -- she also is dealing with the aftermath of the robbery and that changes her whole perspective on life. And makes her a risk taker when she wasn't one before. Sometimes I find depictions of teenage girls annoying but here she is perfectly balanced in that age of becoming an adult but still making silly choices. And that was one thing I really liked. Both John and Edie are changed by their experience and in that shared experience the two are able to talk through their choices.

John ends up being an incredibly sweet guy. He wants to protect Edie, but he is also willing to allow her to fight her own battles. It was also interesting to see how the robbery changed John's life as well since he has similar but also different battles as result. While we do not get John's point of view during this book, Edie and John talk enough that his perspective is adequately represented in this book.

I really enjoyed the development of the relationship between Edie and John. Their relationship evolves over time and I thought the entire progression was well done. I also liked the complications about sex between these two. There are no sugar sweet glasses in this book. While Edie and John are sweet together, there is also something raw and real about them.

I didn't think I would like this book when I first approached it, but it ended up being really good and I only wish I knew more about what happens between Edie and John in the future.

WORTH MENTIONING: TRUST is a young adult novel with characters ages seventeen and eighteen in high school.

CONNECTED BOOKS: TRUST is a standalone.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

I don't regularly read YA novels because they are either a) full of immature characters who remind me why I hated that time period in my life or b) full of characters who aren't yet adults but are far more mature than most adults that I know IRL, therefore making the story unbelievable. Trust falls in neither of those categories. Kylie Scott did a fantastic job of writing characters who were true to their age without being obnoxiously immature and vapid. The story itself was intense and emotional but never felt overwhelming or too far fetched.

I'm a sucker for a good opposites attract storyline. I'm even more of a sucker for a storyline where tragedy brings the most unlikely of characters together through an intense connection. There was just something extremely endearing about Edie and John together. Edie, the awkward, insecure and often bullied good girl and John, the elusive, hot, popular bad boy, bound only through their surviving a robbery gone bad. A relationship born from a need connect with the only other person who could possible understand what the other is going through, that quickly morphs into something more.

Full of angst and emotion, this is a story of falling in love, friendship and coping with tragedy. It's a book that had me glued to my kindle from the first word to the last, stopping only for food and bathroom breaks. This is by far the best YA book I've read in a long time, and definitely makes the list of my favorite books for the year.

*I receive an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review

With a setting that's as old as time, you'd think this story would be cliche. It just goes to show how powerful Kylie Scott's words are that turned this story into a master piece. I was so drawn in by this story and the characters that I lost complete track of time and swallowed this book whole.

This story is in a high school setting. It's the classic bad boy hottie vs unpopular, overweight girl. She's crushing and he's confused. It should have felt overdone, instead it felt fresh and new. The story was light and dark. Somber and funny. It gave me a deep sense of satisfaction at the end that I don't experience often.

I think it's safe to say I loved it and that Kylie Scott has earned a new fan. ARC provided by NetGalley.

I can't pick a thing. I mean, I have no idea where to start because there was so much awesome packed into this book. This was my first Kylie Scott experience, so I have nothing else to compare it to, all I know is that if they all grab my attention, keep me held in thrall, and send my heart on the same kind of rollercoaster that Trust did? Then I am a new forever fan.

The story starts with a bang - like took my breath away, had me on the edge of my seat completely gripped by the story - bang. And that's basically how I spent the rest of the entire book. The story is intense, and the storytelling is on point. I never wanted to put this book down. I literally spent 24 hours with my nose buried in my Kindle while I lost my heart (and my mind a little bit) with Edie and John.

What was interesting (and lovely) to me is how much time I spent with a goofy grin plastered on my face. This isn't a light, fluffy book. I didn't expect to smile so much. I didn't expect my heart to feel all light and fluttery - and yet, truly, that's how I spent the majority of the book. There's a sweetness to the slow burn between John and Edie that I loved losing myself in. A much softer side of an otherwise difficult story and it blended so seamlessly into beauty from pain, it just - GAH! It basically owned my heart, and probably will for a while.

As if that wasn't enough? The secondary characters in this book made a habit of stealing scenes in a way that I could not get enough of. There's no such thing as too much Hang or Anders as far as I'm concerned. I utterly adored them (and, for the record, would read a book about them in a heartbeat).

I just...really really loved this book, you guys. It's an extremely mature young adult, and it just got everything exactly right, as far as I'm concerned. The dialogue was smart, entertaining, and the perfect level of sarcastic irreverence that I basically live for. The characters were multi-dimensional, strong, and relatable. The story was compelling and nearly impossible to put down. I loved every minute and there is no question I'll be back for more.

✮✮✮ 4.5 Stars ✮✮✮

"Racks full of magazines filled the front glass wall; nothing could be seen of us below chest height. Above that line, the world was red, white, and blue
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Edie and Georgia only want to get snacks for a Harry Potter marathon. They never imagined that an innocent trip to a drop shop would become their worst nightmare. All of a sudden Edie is looking at the wrong end of a gun and two men are dead. A boy saves her life. A boy who is under suspicion of collaboration with the robber.
And if all that wasn't upsetting enough her best friend betrays her trust. The final straw comes from the school's (b)witch who bullies Edie and she is done with private school. She'd rather go to public school and get a fresh start..

John saved Edie's life and was taken into custody because of his criminal record of selling weed. It is thanks to Edie that he was released quickly when his role became obvious. Back at school he sees the new girl but doesn't approach her - his reputation shouldn't rub off on Edie. Of course his good intentions don't last long. A nightly visit and a conversation about the aftermath and nightmares of that horrible day strengthen the bond that was formed that night in the convenience store.





Events like this one will change a person. There is no way it won't. Edie used to be a normal teen with all the insecurities that come with it. Well maybe not so normal because she has been bullied for a plus size body. What would have hurt Edie before the night of the robbery she now brushes off. She has become strong and resilient, her focus shifted and her priorities too.
The self-consciousness about her body doesn't disappear but weighed against losing your life it becomes insignificant. What becomes stronger is her need for privacy. She doesn't take her best friend's betrayal well and in the process trust doesn't come easy to her. Who she really trusts, however, is John.
I loved Edie's snark, her care about John and her imperturbable loyalty for him. But of course she is also a young girl and she does some immature things.

John Cole was stupidly beautiful, in that he was so beautiful it made me stupid.


John has inherited the weed selling business from his brother who has moved on to harder drugs. After the day that changed his life he tries everything to get his life back on track. He stops selling, he makes an effort to improve his grades at school but every single day he has to fight against prejudice. John's and Edie's bond becomes stronger every day and their friendship is beautiful.


“Thanks for tonight,” I said, keeping my voice low. “This is nice.”
He smiled. “Yeah, it is.”
“We should be friends.”
Brows arched, he gave me an amused look. He had nice lips. “We are, you goose.



You can only guess at John's feelings for Edie because you only get her POV but at some point you get an inkling that not everything is as platonic as he makes it out to be.
John's a bit moody but very sweet and honest and a wonderful friend. He is the kind who has your back when you need a getaway car, even if he is at odds with you. While reading I saw an endearing boy with a whole lot of love to give and his share of insecurities despite the flashy good looks.

“You’re here?”
“Yeah.”
“Why?”
“Because this is where you are,” he said, as if it were obvious.




The whole cast of this book is very well fleshed out. I loved Hang, who accepts Edie the way she was. She is just as loyal as John and a great friend to have when you need someone at your back. Anders, John's best friend, is a nutcase and oh so hilarious. I hope that Kylie Scott has a story for him and Hang!

In the beginning of the story my heart was in my throat. It grips you right away and pulls you into it. When the anxiety of the first 10% eases it starts to become a captivating story. This isn't just a love story between teenagers. It touches some subjects young people have to deal with on a daily basis and Kylie Scott addresses them tactfully. It has her signature snarky writing style which I have become a fan of!
If I can find any fault with this book it was the lack of a proper last chapter that would ease us into an epilogue. We have some action and a showdown, then cut: "Epilogue." That threw me a bit. I loved the epilogue, but it didn't make up for a proper last chapter. Overall Trust made for an engaging and compelling read.

“Edie?”
“Hmm?”
“Me too. On the… you know.”
I cocked my head. “You mean the love thing?”
“Yeah. That.”



Trust is a standalone novel. An awesome one. Read it.

This book will stress you the eff out, the entire time you read it. It was intense and scary, then it was frustrating, and a little sad. There was redemption, and people finding themselves, as well as, the characters finding out who their real friends truly were. Our characters realize what truly matters in life. And despite all the intense Suspenseful and somewhat depressing moments, came some laugh out loud comedic relief. I loved every second of this book, and I loved every main and supporting character written inside this story.

The characters are fantastic, and the situations are believable, and totally relatable. You and I may not ever live through some of the things these characters do, and hopefully we never have to, but I would assume that all the feelings represented are exactly what would occur. Aside from the obviously traumatic stuff the characters experience, the rest of the story could be summed up into exactly what being a high schooler would feel like. No issue is left uncovered.

I would suggest this book highly to adults, and to teenagers. I'm an educator and I would have no issues letting my students read this book. It covers all the real, and the rawness is perfect for the story being told. I could not put this book down for a single second, and I don't regret it a single bit.

**4.5 Stars**

Sweetly romantic and poignantly captivating, Trust was a timely portrayal of the external and internal struggles for a young woman in modern society. With a tough-as-nails heroine who easily captured inner-strength with a side of vulnerability, Scott penned a beautiful story of growth, love, and self acceptance.

Body issues and the viewpoint of the public aside, what was most enjoyable was that these labels didn’t define the story or the heroine, but were mere stepping stones to cross over in order to meet the next hurdle. Edie became like any other main character, regardless of her struggles, in that she was real and suffered normal setbacks with the uncertainty most would have. Scott beautifully portrayed the effects of the traumatic event Edie suffered, allowing her to find her own way in the aftermath, showing us the deep repercussions of how the mind fights back. Most inspiring of all, though, was the kind of beauty that can come from a horrible situation as she and John suffered.

Sexier than expected, classifying this one as more upper YA/lower NA, the love story in this novel was perfect in every aspect. John and Edie’s connection grew organically with the speed of travelling ivy, allowing the most natural, feral attraction to form. Friendship and comfort and trust fell into so much more.

Learning how to trust one’s own self, those around them, the sense of safety, the fragility of the mind, and the love of another became the powerful messages to take home once the book ended. Scott did an amazing job tackling so many issues without one overpowering the other or feeling as if Edie was lost inside of it. Trust packed an emotional punch that continued to weigh on me long after the last page was turned, and I applaud the unabashed way in which Scott told this story. Don’t let the YA genre of the story fool you; it still had everything this author’s known for plus so much more that I hope to continue to see this author use in her future works.

i've been dying to read trust since i heard about the book. several authors i follow have been raving about this book. and i love ya. i love romance. i love bad-boy-good-girl romances. in some ways talking about trust as just a romance feels reductive. it is a romance. but it's more than a boy meets girl and changes life for her kind of story.

when john and edie meet they endure a traumatic event. held hostage by an out of his mind drug addict, john calms him down enough to get him talking. but that doesn't stop him from holding edie at gunpoint and nearly killing everyone in the store. he kills the clerk and tristan, the young man buying drugs off john in the first place.

the fact that john is a drug dealer, was a drug dealer, should matter to edie. but it doesn't. becausee she knows he saved her life. and that moment of connection from the store, when edie realized he was trying to save everyone he could, soon turns into a real friendship. and more than anything else in this book, we see that friendship build and grow. and as it builds and grows it changes.

especially for edie. she trusts john like no one else. he is the only other person who lived through that moment in the gas station with her. but trusting him means that he has power over her. the power to hurt her. she knows she's not a typical teenage girl, and that maybe her innocence and her insecurities are huge turnoffs. but she can't help but want him. but does he want her?

i mean, it is a romance. but edie and john don't walk a straight path into a relationship. but this is what makes this book something more. the fact that both john and edie have past and present baggage to overcome. sometimes i wish that kylie scott did the dual pov thing, i like her heros, they are generally complex, layered, but because we only ever see the one side of the story they remain at a distance, a mystery that you never fully figure out. and i think because we spend so much time in edie's head worrying about her appearance and putting herself down, that you miss the counterarguments from john's perspective.

the truth is size shouldn't matter, right? i have enough of my own issues with weight and dieting and exercising, that if i'm being fully honest, i don't find all that appealing to read about. but at least it's nice when the hero makes it clear that he likes something to hold on to. that he's not seeing curves as weight that needs to be cast aside. i don't know. i guess i wish that there were a more interesting weigh to deal with the issue. or at least a more interesting way to make a heroine stand out, because i feel like i've read a lot of romance novels with heroines struggling with the same things. and it's a common problem, i get it. but i like to escape, not be reminded constantly that i should also be going on a diet.

This is the first book I have read by the author and I am not going to lie, I usually don't go for books with shirtless men on the cover. I do enjoy the NA genre (although this book is categorized as YA) but am weary about trying new authors. I was honestly surprised how much I enjoyed this book. Edie is a great main character and although she is struggling with many things throughout this book, she still has a sense of humor and I felt like she really knew who she was as a person & accepted that. Edie's best friend at her new school, Hang, is great and John's best friend, Anders is hilarious. I also really enjoyed John's character, although he has a bit of a rough past, you can tell that he really is trying to get his life together and change his future. There were parts where I wished he has expressed himself a bit more, but overall I really enjoyed his personality. This book actually didn't have that much sex in it, in fact there really wasn't any in the first half of the book. Although Edie and John are both in high school, I do think this leans more into the NA category. Some of the terms and writing regarding Edie's PTSD could have been a bit more accurate and there was a bit of language I could have done without, such as terms like "douche-canoe" but otherwise, I really enjoyed the author's writing and the story itself. I look forward to reading more by the author in the future.

Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC.

I was actually equally nervous and excited to read Trust as I love Kylie Scott and (mature) YA and was SO READY to fall in love with another one of her her stories while trying something new from her in the process. And after reading this and being completely honest here, this novel was absolutely brilliant!!! It had a HOT, badboy alpha male with alot of edge, a sassy gorgeous heroine who gave as good as she got and an INSANE, movie quality plot that had me hooked from the get go. This novel was incredible and I can not stop thinking about it!

This novel touched on quite a few things that I loved. First, I thought the storyline was so darn unique it was on another level. It literally starts off with a bang and you're left disturbed, gasping for air , engrossed and sucked in before you know it. Second, on a personal note, I take my hat off to this author for aptly depicting the feelings and insecurities Edie faced for being a plus sized goddess. I say goddess because she was probably one of the strongest heroines I have ever read. She legit gave no effs, spoke her mind and took ALLL the names while doing it. She wasn't a cookie cutter heroine which is what made her beautiful on the inside and out. She embraced who she was and only wanted quality, caring and TRUSTworthy people around her. I absolutely loved her. John was also one of my favorite parts of this book. This hero felt very vintage NA. A broody, reformed badboy with an edge. He was everything I loved about in an anti-hero. He was who he was and made no excuses but still used his and Edie's experience to not only better himself but his future as well. I absolutely adored them together. Their banter was great and I could not get enough of Edie's inner dialogue. She was so honest, sarcastic and refreshing that I wanted to be her friend. It was also well written, sexy and also awkward as only first love can be.  

All in all this was an exceptionally honest depiction of a modern young love story and I for one hope that Kylie Scott continues writing in this genre! Bravo! 4.5 stars! ~Ratula

This was my first Kylie Scott book and I enjoyed it. However, I also happened to be listening to LICK, the first book in Scott's Stage Dive NA series from a few years ago, and the similarities between both MCs and their love interests were uncanny and difficult to ignore.

From their physical descriptions: eye color/hair/height/weight, apparel (black clothing, Doc Marten boots), friends, issues, and backstories, even the way they spoke was identical. For example, the conversation Edie and Jack have in TRUST about her affinity for the color black, even though it's not technically a color, etc., is the exact same one Evelyn and David have in LICK, verbatim. The only difference being, it's David who has the affinity for the color black.

Aside from a few minor changes, TRUST read like an aged-down version of LICK with recycled characters--minus the deaths and graphic sex scenes. As a new-to-Scott reader I'm surprised no one picked up on the similarities before now. Or perhaps they did and it didn't think it would matter. Scott has a big fan base, and I've no doubt they will love TRUST every bit as much as her other books.

This book is a coming of age book. It's so funny, awkward and scared me with how real it is. The characters have a journey they go on, it's endearing to see it because it's not all flowers and chocolates. It's heartache, and pain and emotional turmoil. The mum's reaction to their relationship is gold and Matt's reaction to her reaction had me howling with laughter. It was so funny!

Now, I am not usually one to read YA - old fart here - however I will pick up and read anything by Kylie Scott.

And wow! Just wow! This book is amazing. It had me hooked from the very first page, and I just needed to flick each page to find out what was going to happen.

Have you watched the book trailer? Check it out on youtube, you won't regret it.

Everything about this book had me on edge. From the events that start it all, to Edie and John dealing with the aftermath.


I adore Edie. Belittled her whole life, she draws such strength from not just what happens, but from John. What a guy is all I can say about John. I can't get all swoony over him, as I could be his mother! However he is all kinds of amazing.

I don't want to give anything away with this story, but I had a serious book hangover when I finished. I know we throw those words around a bit, but this one was just like the book.

Dark. Broody. Intense.

Buy it. Read it. Love it.

Take it from this old fart, you will not be disappointed.

*ready to go live on blog and Amazon on release dayNow, I am not usually one to read YA - old fart here - however I will pick up and read anything by Kylie Scott.

And wow! Just wow! This book is amazing. It had me hooked from the very first page, and I just needed to flick each page to find out what was going to happen.

Have you watched the book trailer? Check it out on youtube, you won't regret it.

Everything about this book had me on edge. From the events that start it all, to Edie and John dealing with the aftermath.


I adore Edie. Belittled her whole life, she draws such strength from not just what happens, but from John. What a guy is all I can say about John. I can't get all swoony over him, as I could be his mother! However he is all kinds of amazing.

I don't want to give anything away with this story, but I had a serious book hangover when I finished. I know we throw those words around a bit, but this one was just like the book.

Dark. Broody. Intense.

Buy it. Read it. Love it.

Take it from this old fart, you will not be disappointed.

Review Scheduled to go live on blog on July 17th @ Naomi’s Reading Palace - http://nomisparanormalpalace.blogspot.com.au

I've read a few of Scott's books now, and the way this book started... just wow! I wasn't expecting that much intensity and my heart ached for all the characters involved. I could see that it would bring Edie and John together in some way. Even after the incident, Edie continued to feel the effects and lost trust in someone she considered close.

I thought she had a lot of grunt, deciding to start over in a new school. She made a few friends quickly, and wasn't that timid girl she used to be. She stood up for herself and didn't hold back. She became close with John, as he started a new, clean path in life. Their connection strengthened a long the way, although they faced their own trust issues. They had a bond that no one could understand, and heir feelings often messed things up between them.

I liked that Edie had a little spunk, and kind of rebelled, doing things she wouldn't usually do after what she went through. She decided she wanted to do more in her life and to experience things that she'd put off for later, so John helped her with a few of these. And of course she wanted to explore her sexual side, so I could see that the lines were going to blur between them.

I liked the change in John, even though he tried to keep to himself. He changed his life and grew into a strong young man. He looked after Edie, whether she needed him or not.

Kylie Scott has a way of drawing readers into her worlds, creating unique characters that touch you in some way. The supporting characters were developed well too, and I am keen to see more of them. Trust was a read that will be on my mind for a long time, it was powerful, sweet, intense and beautiful.

Trust was phenomenal. I could not put this book down. Really. I started it on a Saturday night. I read about 20% of it and then forced myself to sleep. Then right upon waking the next morning, I was reading it. I read it all day. Every minute I had free, I read it. I finished it late afternoon. That's not easy folks, I have three children under the age of 7. So...

From the very first page, Trust had me completely intrigued. It was heart stopping and emotional. Even though things settled down a bit throughout the most of the book, I could not get enough of Edie and John. Their relationship. Their growth throughout the story. It was just amazing.

I didn't want the story to end, but I felt that their story came to a close and I also felt satisfied and fulfilled when I finished the story. I was thinking that Scott was just a great author I enjoyed reading. This was only my third book of hers I've read. But now, I'm positive that Scott is a favorite of my mine for life. I want to be her when I grow up (as an author someday. I'm already a grown-up). I'd love to listen to this on audio. I'd also like to mention how much I LOVED the trailer for this book. I never bother with trailers, but this one felt so personal and real and OMG. I might re-read Trust right now.

Trust, is the perfect example of how one decision, no matter how big or small, can impact the destination of a life.

Trust isn't your typical cookie cutter YA novel. I like how outside the box this novel is. Edie isn't the typical YA teen character.

All Edie wanted was to make a quick run into the Drop Stop and get her snacks for the Harry Potter marathon her and her best friend Georgia were watching. She didn't imagine that night would take a turn for the worse and she would find herself staring down the end of a loaded fun. She never imagined she would witness the brutality that one man would inflict. She never would have imagined her life would change in the blink of an eye and the bang of a gunshot.

Edie's new reality is sleepless nights and fear of the unknown.

I'm a sucker for trying new novels but when I heard Kylie Scott was writing a YA novel, I'm not going to lie, I was a little hesitant with the decision to review or not to review. Let's face it, When I think of Kylie Scott I think of Mal Erickson and all of his sexy rocker self. I decided to request a copy on Netgalley and see where that took me, because....Have you read the synopsis. This blurb literally made the decision for me. I'm glad I decided to take a chance like Kylie Scott did because I loved Trust.


Now for the reason I dropped a star. Even though I loved the hell out of Edie and Johns story and the traumatic life altering events they witnessed I found myself a little annoyed at times. Edie was an overweight teenager. This is one reason why I loved this novel and Edie's character, I loved how she isn't the typical hot as hell bone thin teenager that we read all the time in novels. Her strength in dealing with the skinny cliques made her the type of heroine that I love in my novels. But, and only in a few occasions, her inner monologues and the way she viewed herself, slightly, dimmed the heroism I was feeling towards her character.


Overall,

I really enjoyed Trust! I enjoyed the different take on the YA genre. I was intrigued from start to finish. I loved the underlying threat that Edie was always feeling. The fear that ran through her at the simplest things like a blown tire sounding like a gunshot. The emotions are true and straight to the heart.

For those that are like me and are hesitant about this novel. I'm glad I pulled my head out of....the sand....and read Trust!

I definitely recommend this novel!

Trust by Kylie Scott is such a powerful novel to read about.

This novel is definitely a deviation from what I'm used to reading by Kylie. But you know what? I am so happy that it is different, because this novel was amazing!!

Edie and John have each been through so much in such a short amount of time. It is because of this, that I found their emotion and connection so inspiring and real. The events that take place throughout this novel are horrible, and you would never want to experience them in real life. Despite this, the events very well could take place, and therefore, this novel shows just how tragic and how much of an impact others can make in your life.

This novel deserves to and should be read by as many people as possible! Go and pick it up for yourself today.

5/5 Stars!

Edie’s just your normal, everyday, shy, overweight teenager picking up snacks for a late-night movie marathon with her best friend, when a man with a gun takes her hostage at the gas station. In an instant, Edie’s life changes and everything takes a sharp left turn. Edie and John are the only ones left standing. In the publicity hype that follows, Edie walks away from her best friend and fights back against the girl who’s been bullying her for years. Shy, quiet Edie chucks her private school career to go to public school, where she hopes she’ll fit in better.

Of course, the hype follows her to her new school, but this time it’s because of her connection to John, school bad boy and now-former weed dealer. Edie makes new friends, but finds it hard to open up. With no one else who understands, Edie and John are drawn together and become friends, bonding over that fateful night. Soon Edie finds herself wanting more than friendship with John, but someone like him could never be interested in her.

I loved this book! Read it straight through in one sitting. Edie is a kick-butt heroine. Smart-mouthed and droll, she stands up for what she believes in, no matter what, and her wry observations frequently had me laughing. Her friendship with Han was fantastic, with none of the petty jealousies and insecurities I’ve come to expect in YA. John is beyond fantastic. The way his character grows in this story is enthralling, and seeing him evolve as he and Edie grew to trust each other showcased just how much people can change. Tons of witty banter, joking, and hijinks here, but there’s a serious side to this novel, too. I give this 5+ stars!

(Galley provided by author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)