I was really, really excited for “Trust” because Kylie Scott is one of my favorite writers and can do some really good steam in her books. And “Trust” is something completely different from her, first of all there was a bit of suspense thrown into the mix and it was Young Adult. Yes, I’m a bit weary of both and so I was scared of the outcome. Some sub-genres and I just don’t mix well and Young Adult is one of them. But Kylie Scott managed the unthinkable – I really enjoyed her story, teenage stupidity and all!!! I thought to myself “Hold ya tits, old girl”, but it’s really true LOL So, first of all big congratulations to Miss Scott, for corrupting me into liking something I’d normally avoid.
In “Trust”, we don’t get to meet normal teenagers. No, we get to meet survivors, who went through hell and back together without even knowing one another. That was a real ice-breaker, to say the least. And made for an explosive start of the book, that’s for damn sure. But the author didn’t let the lives of the MC’s fizzle after that, no. She had some more twists and turns up her sleeve, not so much in the suspense department but more in the life-and-growing-up-department. Yes, I wanted to smack the bristly teenagers once or twice to make them see more reason and yes, my impatience with them was alarming from time to time – but Kylie Scott managed to keep me glued to the story from start to finish. I just wanted to know what would be next for the two, what more could happen. Brilliant, seriously.
Yes, I had a few minor issues with the book, as was to be expected with me sticking my thick nose into uncharted waters but I’m still surprised by how little those issues weighed in total. And also at this point, I’d like to do a recommendation for the age of suitable readers because there was relatively detailed violence on page and also a bit of descriptive (not too detailed) sex. So, maybe readers 16 up would be best.
Overall, Kylie Scott won me over and showed me once again that I should step off my soap box more often and risk getting disappointed, just for the probability of being able to find some new amazing surprising gems like “Trust”. 4,5 stars from me and a definite recommendation. It’s worth reading for the funny, charming and emotional dialogues alone.

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Review to be posted on the release day

Wow. Powerful, gut0-wrenching and romantic. A book that will pull you in from the very first page!

Trust was a good read and I liked it a lot. I loved that it was unpredictable. I enjoyed both the main and the side characters, especially Hang and Anders. I loved that the characters had flaws and that they didn't let their flaws or what anyone thought of them define their worth. This was a story filled with drama, romance, great friends, second chances and unconditional love. I look forward to reading more from this author.

The writing was very choppy, dry, and not something I'd expect from a seasoned writer. This was my first book from her, and I expected the writing to be better, wittier, smarter, more lyrical….just have something that would have pulled me in.
(Case in point: I highlighted maybe 3 lines in this entire book - and just to compare - I have over 100 highlights from some of my other favorite books).
I think I would have enjoyed this more if it was written in dual POV. John's character was flat (he barely spoke, grunted, yes GRUNTED a whole lot, and that's about all that we get out of him) and it made it hard to feel anything towards their romance, which felt VERY stilted. Their conversations were so short and mostly consisted of one word responses which made it hard to believe either would fall for the other.

Trust by Kylie Scott was such a great read. I usually shy away from YA but I gave this book a shot, and I am so glad I did. Trust is full of angst, that leaves butterflies in your stomach. I loved the banter between Edie and John, I laughed, cried, and swooned over these characters.

My new favorite book by Kylie Scott!

I do love a good YA Romance and this is definitely right up there with some of the best that I’ve read.

You know you’re in safe hands with Kylie Scott but this is altogether something different from what we’ve come to expect and love from her.

This story starts powerfully with uncertain danger and emotional scenes, especially for two young people to experience. At 17 and 18 respectively, Edie and John find themselves facing death but in doing so form an unexpected bond through their shared experience. John is from the wrong side of the tracks and having dealt drugs knows that Edie is too good for him. Edie finds it difficult to trust anyone having been let down by her lifelong friend and when things become too much for her she escapes to another school and right into John’s path. With the two quickly becoming friends, they manage to recover from their ordeal in a slow but methodical way that to date Edie’s counsellor has been unable to help her with. With John looking to start anew though, he doesn’t find starting his life over easy, especially with everybody ready to pre-judge him, that is with the exception of Edie.

With night-time drives and illicit assignations via Edie’s open bedroom window, the pair slowly begin to heal from their wounds but despite their mostly innocent encounters, the duo finds it hard to be together, especially when Edie’s mother finds out about them and with John’s drug addled brother breathing down his neck. Will John and Edie be able to trust their hearts to lead them towards a HEA?

I loved the way this book portrayed real YA life. There were no overly mature gratuitous sex scenes simply added for the reader’s benefit and to add unnecessary drama to an already strong storyline. It was just two young people finding their way towards a healthy relationship despite their raging hormones and an overly protective mother, in Edie’s case. The relationship between Edie and John was extremely well thought out and came across beautifully. I did actually find myself not wanting the story to end when I reached 90% of the way through, especially when you know there’s that one inevitable final hurdle for them to overcome.

For me, the strength in this story is in its simplicity. Yes, there is drama and danger and difficult situations to overcome, but Edie’s outlook on life was what made this story memorable and John’s personality complimented hers perfectly. I guess YA stories are not to everyone’s liking but I think people should make an exception for this book. I’m sure you will thoroughly enjoy it.

So addicting. I couldn't stop reading. I could not put it down. These kids are epic in their survival, in their strength!

A great read of taking life by the horns and riding it for all it's worth because you don't know when it will end. Seeing beyond the veneer to what lies on the inside. Taking comfort in each other.

They survived tragedy. He's a unsung hero. He's the bad boy you will love. She's the strength, the hope. Together they will make it. They will rise out of tragedy and these teenagers will heal you and make you see that life is worth living and fighting for each other is worth everything!

I've always loved Kylie Scott's writing. She really brings her characters to life. In Trust we meet John and Edie, two young high school kids who meet under traumatic circumstances. Circumstances that change both of their lives. Neither knew the other one but they now share a connection that nobody else can understand.
After getting through an awkward stage of getting to know each other they become close friends. John's very popular in his school and he's downright gorgeous, but he also has a bad reputation for getting into trouble. Edie on the other hand is new to John's school and although she makes a few friends right away she is still bullied by the popular girls about being fat. I wish Ms. Scott has said more about this because we only get the opinion of the popular girls on her weight. Did her friends think she was fat? Did John? She was never described as pretty or ugly but John was repeatedly described as HOT!
As there friendship grows they still have obstacles to overcome from both of their families. There is drama and hidden feelings. And while Edie is accepted by John's Uncle she is hated by John's brother, which is a side story unto itself. And Edie's mom doesn't trust John because of his past reputation but Edie says she refuses to quit seeing him. She needs him as a friend just like he needs her.
There is some mild YA sex in the book and romance.
This is a standalone book with a HEA!
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to older teens and young adults but I also enjoyed it despite being long past those years!
I voluntarily reviewed this book.

An ARC has been kindly provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.

4 stars

First thoughts: I truly enjoy reading this story but I’m a tad disappointed due to missed opportunities. Some theme could have been dealt differently in my opinion, digging deeper hence the missing one star to score a perfect 5 stars.

Let me explain now.
I absolutely adored Kylie Scott’s Stage Dive series. Yes Kylie can write hot, fun somewhat angsty stories with captivating characters.
Trust is not about Rock Stars or hot bartenders but you’ll still get your hotness fix!
John is a reformed bad boy and dedicated skater boy. Preferably sans T-Shirt. Imagine all the sweaty rivulets covering his pecs the abs and going down, down….YUMM!

John will be in the middle of an armed robbery perpetrated by a meth head right alongside Edie. John will save her life. They both will come out of it slightly hurt but of course the deepest scars are not visible. Nightmares, anxiety, memories of that fateful day will haunt their days and nights.

Edie has always been on the chubby side. She has “thunder thighs” and her rear “overfilling the seat”. She has attended a private school most of her life where she was mocked and bullied for her out of the norm figure. So far she let it slide but now her life’s perception has changed. Having a gun forced into your mouth can do that to you. Few things seem really serious now. Her best friend’s betrayal is the proverbial straw that breaks the camel. She is finished with that school of snotty rich girls. She’ll attend the local public school to her mom and great mom’s utter despair.

Now who do you think attends said public school?
John of course! Duh.

Edie has always been the grade A student. The walk the line girl. The one staying home with a good book and some chocolate on a Friday night. Not the one to go out, punch other girls, smoke weed etc.
But she now knows that life can end in a heartbeat. Maybe you’ll be attacked by a pack of enraged Chihuahuas and die from multiple bites?
So now she wants to live! Rebel much Miss Edie? Yes!

John on the other hand has always had a bad press among the teaching staff. He was the local drug dealer (weed only).It does certainly not help with teachers! Now among students he was the cool guy and with his hot looks he had girls falling at his feet. It was disgusting I wanted to swat them like flies 
The assault also changed his life perception. If Edie went wild John cleaned up his act. He wanted a real future. He also felt guilty as he was selling drugs and saw firsthand what drugs can push a desperate junkie to do. He wants no part in this anymore.

John was seriously a swoon worthy hero. Not because he was hot (well yes there is that too) but because he cared for others. He did not want Edie being tainted by his reputation. He also worked hard to redeem himself. And if you are stranded with a busted tire in the middle of the night he is the guy that will run to save you. If you have your “bad days of the month” and hurt with belly cramps he’ll leave you tampons, chocolate cupcakes and Advil on your doorstep. Ha! How many men would do that? Usually you talk about bleeding and they run the other way totally shocked.
I told you he was boyfriend material!

As it can be expected their shared traumatic experience will create a bond between Edie and John. They both will help the other to overcome the trauma. So friends…maybe more if affinity?

What I absolutely loved :
-Edie coming out of her shell. She stopped being a victim and chose to take her life in her hands. Fight bullies. Girl Power!

-John’s evolution. He did clean his act. He wanted to have a real shot at a solid future.

-The wake-up call. How living a traumatic incident can alter your perception on life and change your priorities. How everything does not seem so life altering or important after such a wake up call.
-The friendships between Hang and Edie, Sander and John. They were true friends having each other’s back;

-The friendship but maybe more between John and Edie. It was kind of written in the stars they would feel close and share their experience. No judgement. No expectations. Only survivors helping each other;

-Edie’s insecurities about her body. She did not want to change and be like her mom always counting calories or having only a small piece of… But on the other hand she was sometimes uncomfortable. She had doubts about her appearance, her attractiveness to hot males. She could not believe someone like John would ever see her as attractive. She was REAL!

What I did not truly buy:
-The romance between John and Edie. Maybe because we’re only in Edie’s head and not in John’s head but he did not seem attracted by her. He loved speaking with her and share feelings, homework, etc. But some boob ogling aside he never showed any sexual interest in Edie. When something happened it was like an after-thought. Like “Hell I’m going to help you with this little problem”. I bought their friendship and it was touching but not the romantic part. Now when I chatted about this with my friend Corina she told this slow burn and friendship moving slowly into love territory were hundred times more believable to her than insta-love. She has a point (as usual Corina ) and maybe what I did not buy will be brownie points for you;

-The aftermath and how Edie and John dealt with it. I know Edie had trouble sleeping etc. but she did not really seem deeply distressed or a complete mess. It felt like the assault served as sole purpose to bring Edie and John together. I think it’s been a missed opportunity to delve deeper into PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Maybe it’s been a deliberate choice from the author to focus on the other matters at hand? Personally I would have loved being overflowed with emotions, drowning into fear and angst. Then progressively getting better but with other ways than speaking about movies with a therapist or popping pills. But hey, that’s me.

So enjoyed it? YES!
Recommend it? Double yes!

BOOK REVIEW:
“Why is there one set of rules for you and another for me?”


“Because I never knew a girl I wanted to look after before.”

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Kylie Scott has gone Indie for Trust—her soon to be released YA/NA novel—and boy, is it a good one.

This is good.

Really good.

I gotta say…it is refreshingly good. She has a niche here in this age bracket and it shows. She is owning it with Trust.

I’m not gonna tell you anything about the story, but to say, it is up there with the best of them in YA/NA story telling.

The sex scene was written very realistically, with a hint of humor and the right enough for this age bracket.

You will love both characters, John and Edie, and sidekick-dude. You may notice a name inside Trust, too. 😉

Totally dug it.

It’s not too hard to predict it will hit the NYT Best Seller list etc.

I want more writing like this from KS.

Giddy Up!

Kylie Scott has done it again! She has taken me hostage with her storytelling abilities and wouldn't let me go until I finished the last word. WOAH! I loved this book. I have read many of her adult novels so I wasn't sure how her YA novels would be, but I believe that are just as good (if not better) then her adult ones.

In this novel, Kylie Scott brings a damaged girl and the boy who saved her. It's a book about love in the aftermath of something horrible and about finding your way in a world that can sometimes be shameful. It's also one of the best friends to lovers YA I have read in... Well, probably ever!

So read this book. It's worth the time and money and I highly recommend it!

** full review to be posted online come release week **

I really enjoyed this book , the first Kylie Scott book I've read and it won't be my last , this is different to her others it's more directed to the older teen/ young adult but I really enjoyed it all the same , I can't quite put into words , tragedy hits us all in different ways edie decides life is too short and sticks a big 2's up to the world when she then bumps into someone she didn't expect to see , life gets a bit crazy after that but love prevails , I really enjoy teen
books and this was one of my favorites

I'm a huge Kylie Scott fan--I've read and reread all of her Stage Dive and Dive Bar books, and anxiously await all new works by her. That said, I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw she'd written a YA title. I read some YA too, but it was difficult to reconcile a typical YA story with Scott.

She knocked it out of the park.

From the first few pages, you're thrown into the story, tossed around along with Edie as she works through the aftermath of the convenience store hold-up gone wrong. Very compelling stuff.

I liked Edie, I liked John, and I loved how they were together. The secondary characters, as in all of Scott's books, are also wonderful, adding dimension and variety.

It's the emotional journeys of both Edie and John that are most interesting, the progress and the backsliding as they try to recover from the traumatic event that brought them together.

If I could wish for one thing, it would be for a bit more of an ending. A few more pages would have been lovely so we could see what Edie and John were like together once they settled in. But that's just a very minor quibble.

I'd happily read another YA story from Kylie Scott.

3.5/5 stars

Trust is a YA contemporary novel with some romance.

This is my first book by this author. I think she usually writes NA or adult contemporary romance. So this is a bit of a departure from that genre.

I would definitely classify this book as YA since the lead character is 17. However IMO the book deals with some difficult/mature subjects. So to me the book is suitable for 17+ and not younger teens.

The narrator is 17 year old Edie. She is in her senior year of high school. She is overweight (which is mentioned many times). I definitely found this to be an interesting change since most books tend to have female leads with perfect bodies.

The book is basically about two people in a convenience store during a robbery. And how they deal with things during the robbery. And what happens afterwards.

This book was definitely a lot more raw and real than I was expecting.

There were a lot of serious issues discussed. But the story didn't portray life and romance as fluff and all happiness. It felt like what Edie went through was real. The book portrayed what felt like real teenage life and not just sweet romance.

The book deals with guns, drugs and sex. And we get to see how Edie has changed after the traumatic event. She doesn't care about the things that she used to care about. So that was interesting to read about.

I liked John (the kid who was at the store during the robbery). And I really liked his friend Anders.

One of my favorite cover designers is Hang Le. I love that the author named a character after her. And I loved Edie's friendship with Hang. That was probably my favorite part of this story.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read. It was definitely not exactly what I was expecting. I was thinking that it would either be a very sexy contemporary YA romance or a sweet romance. Instead the book was more serious and real (which isn't a bad thing).

I just realized it has been a while since I read from Kylie Scott. ‘Stage Dive’ is one of my favorite series. It was my first rocker series and I think I will be re-reading the series soon :) As for the ‘Trust’, Kylie Scott didn’t disappoint, it was a great read and I couldn’t put it down till I was done.

John Cole is our swoon worthy hero :) He is sweet, handsome, and loyal with a bad boy exterior. His life made me sad, angry and broke my heart. Our heroine is Edith Millen, a.k.a Edie. She is strong and smart but insecure. Even though their lives are completely different, they are both damaged and vulnerable characters. I know you are wondering if their lives are completely different how did they meet? They meet at a local convenience store when they were both being held as hostages during a robbery, which changes their lives. Being 17 years old and facing death changes Edie’s attitude and perspective about life. Edie is a victim of bullying at her private school and after facing death she decides to take control and stand for herself. After her best friends betrayal and not wanting to be a victim of bullying anymore, she decides to transfer to the public high school. What she doesn’t expect is to cross paths with the boy who risked his life to save hers during the robbery. Just like Edie, John’s perspective and expectations of life changes. He decides to change his lifestyle and stop partying and dealing drugs with his brother and start thinking about his future.

After the night of robbery, both Edie and John’s life and character changed. And most people around them even the closest ones cannot understand what is going on. However, both Edie and John can understand and relate to each other because have been through the same things. This understanding starts their friendship and helps their special bond to grow stronger. I loved the way Edie and John’s relationship evolved and they shared a lot of firsts together. Their banter is funny and cute.Hang, Sophia, Carrie and Anders, who are closest friends of Edie and John, are also great. I am hoping maybe we will get a book for Hang and Anders :)

‘Trust’ is sweet, swoony, little bit nerve wracking, and hopeful book that you won’t be able put it down until you are done.

Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.

Are you a teenager?
Do u have feelings for a boy?
Have you ever wanted to punch someone in the face ?
Have you ever been held at gunpoint?

If you answer yes to any of the above this book is for you!

I really enjoyed Trust, is a bit different than what I am used to from Kylie but i loved it. The only thing was I felt the ending was a bit rushed. I wanted more out of these two.

We're in northern California with Edie. She's a 17 year old, slightly overweight, slightly sad girl who just survived a horrible convenience store robbery.
And the boy who helped her survive in that store - John - is going to her new high school.
Edie just got out of her bullying private school and wants to let loose a bit now. But John has done enough bad stuff in his life - he wants to concentrate on school and his non-criminal future.
And of course he feels responsible for Edie in that new school and tries to help her wherever he can.
And together they try to survive school, the nightmares from the robbery and the sparks that are starting to develop between them....

What will happen with Edie & John?
Will there be a Happily Ever After??
READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT!

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I was hooked from the first page!
The story starts really exciting and suspensy with the robbery and the reader just sits there following Edie and John - and how they go about the aftermath of what happend. And how they're trying to just ... live. A happy teenager life. A normal life.
And I loved it. I wish this was a movie or a Netflix show already. I would soooo watch it!!! And I want the guy on the cover to be John - even though I haven't even seen his face! ☺

This was an amazing story about a strong, young girl with lots of problems. Just like so many teenagers. Single mom. No dad. Body-shaming and bullying at school. Being a book nerd. Being lonely.
Then this horrible thing happens to her and everything seems even worse than before. She doesn't know how do deal with what happened. But things are also better, because now there are new, real, friends in her life. And a boy. And amazingly sweet and protective and gorgeous & swoonworthy young man!
She just has to get through all the darkness and the nightmares ...

Amazing book - completely different to all the other Kylie Scott books.

If I had to find some things I didn't like.... Not really... maybe - and I'll put it in a spoiler thingy - but don't worry it's not really a bad thing or something that made the story bad. But, it might spoil a tiny little bit. Here goes: [I would've loved a few more pages at the end - the end before the epilogue. It all felt a bit too rushed. You kind of know from the blurb that something bad will happen again, and then you've read 96% and it hasn't happened yet? That end was a bit quick for me. And then I would've loved one of those school-hall PDA moments. Him holding her hand, or pushing her against the locker and kissing her in front of everyone... But that's just my fantasy☺ I still loooved the book! (hide spoiler)]

TRUST was a such heartbreakingly beautiful & adorable & exciting friends to lovers YA romance! Run to your nearest amazon for your own John - this one is MINE!!!

3.5 stars
This book was a good read.
I really enjoyed the first chapter, I really liked and appreciated how the author describe the big event that happened. It was like a scene of a movie. I was at the edge of my seat as I read.
I really love the choices our MC took, the change of life he made and that no one even his brother made him regret making.
I loved how the author approached the topic of body image with our FLC.
But sadly as I read it just became predictable. I knew how the romance was going to play out.
I also really dislike when the MC can be fooling around or sleeping with other girls when the FC has to wait on the sideline. Sadly we see this on most books. Why is it that if a MC sleeps around he is "the man" he is experienced when he finally gets with the girl but if the FC would of done that she is a &&$&@&.
I just wish books would surprise me more with different endings or different plots.
Overall I did enjoy reading this book just wish the author would of thrown some plot twists.

5++++stars. AMAZING read.
I put off reviewing this book after reading simply because I was amazed at how much I was totally "in love" with it and I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to express this adequately with words.
So let me start by saying that:
1 this is written by one of my absolute favorite authors(no lie) and
2 when I requested it, I had no idea that it was a YA novel (unlike everything else that I have read by her).
First, I want to give praise(and worship) to the author.
Kylie Scott can apparently switch seemlessly from writing adult romances to YA. She has virtual superpowers here in her ability to affect readers emotions so viscerally with her vivid and powerful characters and intense story. Not only did I love this storyline but I was so affected by the beautiful, sweet and angsty writing.
Edie was especially well written. I adored her and loved her inner strength. And not to overlook John who was especially swoonworthy and had pretty much everything else going for him too.
This is one of my best reads so far this year and I am so grateful to the publishers and netgalley to have received an advanced copy.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.