The Night We Said Yes, by Lauren Gibaldi
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A fun, romantic read, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Susane Colasanti! What happens when Matt and Ella reunite one year after their breakup? Are second chances really possible?
Before Matt, Ella had a plan. Get over her ex-boyfriend and graduate high school—simple as that. But Matt—the cute, shy, bespectacled bass player—was never part of that plan. And neither was attending a party that was crashed by the cops just minutes after they arrived. Or spending an entire night saying "yes" to every crazy, fun thing they could think of.
But then Matt leaves town, breaking Ella's heart. And when he shows up a year later—wanting to relive the night that brought them together—Ella isn't sure whether Matt's worth a second chance. Or if re-creating the past can help them create a different future.
The Night We Said Yes, by Lauren Gibaldi - Amazon Sales Rank: #303962 in Books
- Brand: HarperTeen
- Published on: 2015-06-16
- Released on: 2015-06-16
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x 1.01" w x 5.50" l, .84 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 304 pages
The Night We Said Yes, by Lauren Gibaldi From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up—When high school senior Ella goes to a party with her best friend, Meg, she has two things on her mind: to see a friend's band play and to forget all about her ex-boyfriend. However, when she meets the new bass player, a slightly geeky but cute boy named Matt, all of that goes out the window. Ella, along with Matt, Meg, and Meg's ex-boyfriend, Jake, decide to have a carefree night where they say yes to almost any suggestion of fun. Matt and Ella's attraction is instantaneous, so when he suddenly moves away six months later, she's devastated. One year later, Matt reappears hoping for a reconciliation by re-creating that magical night. But Ella isn't sure if she should forgive him or move on. Gibaldi effectively captures intense, all-consuming teen attraction—both the good and the groan-inducing. Even though the story is from Ella's perspective, Matt still comes across as almost too good to be true, while her friends Meg and Jake aren't fleshed out. Chapters alternate between Ella and Matt's first interaction one year in the past and Matt's return in present day. Because the events of both nights are so similar, some readers may find the story a bit hard to follow until the last few chapters. While this isn't the deepest of love stories, some teens will still get caught up. VERDICT Purchase for collections that have a strong fan base for realistic, romantic fiction.—Kimberly Castle-Alberts, Hudson Library & Historical Society, OH
Review “Gibaldi effectively captures intense, all-consuming teen attraction.” (School Library Journal)“Gibaldi’s special debut will make readers ruminate on first chances, first loves and those big, life-altering decisions. This perfectly paced book is fun to read, and the love story embedded within - along with a boatload of awesome characters - will appeal to lovers of all genres.” (Romantic Times)“A story of friendship and romance, music and trespassing, and ultimately pursuing your own dream and your heart’s desire. This romantic adventure has appeal, especially for fans of books like Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” (Booklist)“The book speaks to the power of friendship and the importance of nurturing relationships.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))“A light but meaningful summer romance.” (Kirkus)“Lauren Gibaldi so cleverly weaves the past and the present to tell an authentic, spontaneous story of friendship, romance, and all the gray areas in between. With the turn of each page, you’ll be so glad you said yes to The Night We Said Yes!” (Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Side Effects May Vary and Dumplin')“Irresistibly sweet and full of heart, Matt and Ella’s romance charmed me twice.” (Jessica Martinez, author of Kiss Kill Vanish and The Vow)“You’ll wish you could step into the pages and go along for the ride. Suspenseful, romantic, and just plain fun. Say yes to this book!” (Tara Altebrando, author of The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life)“This is a story for anyone who’s ever wanted to give first love a second chance.” (Melissa Walker, author of Ashes to Ashes and Lovestruck Summer)“The Night We Said Yes captures the flutter and heartache of first love. This book is a first kiss and a first touch. It is a promise of a night filled with the thrill (and fear) of so many possibilities.” (Jenny Torres Sanchez, author of The Downside of Being Charlie and Death, Dickinson, and the Demented Life of Frenchie Garcia)“The Night We Said Yes is filled with brilliant insights about what it’s like to be young and alive. You haven’t met Lauren Gibaldi, but she already knows you.” (DC Pierson, author of Crap Kingdom and The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep And Never Had To)
From the Back Cover
Before Matt, Ella had a plan.
Get over a no-good ex-boyfriend. Graduate from high school without any more distractions. Move away from Orlando, Florida, where she's lived her entire life.
But Matt—the cute, shy, bespectacled bass player who just moved to town—was never part of that plan.
And neither was attending a party that was crashed by the cops just minutes after they arrived. Or spending an entire night saying "yes" to every crazy, fun thing they could think of.
Then Matt abruptly left town, and he broke not only Ella's heart but those of their best friends, too. So when he shows up a year later with a plan of his own—to relive the night that brought them together—Ella isn't sure whether Matt's worth a second chance. Or if re-creating the past can help them create a different future.
In alternating then and now chapters, debut author Lauren Gibaldi crafts a charming, romantic story of first loves, lifelong friendships, uncovered secrets, and, ultimately, finding out how to be brave.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Had potential but fell flat By The Tale Temptress Initially, the summary for this book really hooked me. I love YA, and I love relationship-based stories, and I really do love the ones that take you on a quest-type adventure. So I really did think this one would be a big hit for me. Unfortunately, I just wasn't left with what I expected.The story is told in alternating chapters between what happened back "then" and what's happening "now. Back then, Ella's friend Mae was with Jake, and Ella herself met Matt. They all formed a friendship and were paired off as couples. They had one amazing night where they all said yes to everything. Ella and Matt had a relationship until one day he just disappeared on her with no explanation to her or their friends. Now he's back.There was a lot of potential here for some good relationship drama, considering that in the "now", Matt has returned, and Mae and Jake have been on and off again and there's a question as to whether everyone will get back together, learn, grow, and build better relationships. And I love Then and Now stories. But then...everything just started not to work for me.The alternating chapters with their different storylines blended together and became repetitive. I didn't feel like we were actually going anywhere in the story. It seemed somewhat plotless, and I didn't feel like I really knew or at least connected with the characters. It was like, "here are Ella, Matt, Jake, and Mae... they did this back then, and now they're doing this now, and don't you love them?" I was waiting for some deeper characterization and never received it really.I thought the author handled the altering chapters well, with good transitions that didn't confuse, but the story itself just didn't progress for me beyond repeating the past. I found myself growing bored very quickly. I struggled through it but in the end, this story just wasn't for me. I hope others are able to enjoy it more.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Two and a half stars: A book that misses the mark with it's weak story line. By Heidi Ella is looking forward to when she can finally leave her hometown and head out to college. For right now, she is focused on tonight's party. This past year was hard as Ella spent months and months trying to forget the boy who broke her heart when he left with no explanation and no contact. At least she has her best friend, Meg. At the party, Meg is busy flirting with another guy, trying to forget her own messy relationship. The guy Meg is hanging all over wants to introduce them to his new roommate. When Ella hears the name Matt, her heart stops. It can't be her Matt after all this time, but when she raises her head, standing in front of her is the very same Matt who stole her heart a year ago. Will Ella listen to his explanation and give him a second chance?What I liked:*I know I am a dissenting opinion on this one as many readers have read and loved this one. Yes, this book is sweet and fluffy and it has an adorable, nerdy male lead who will make you smile, but it was missing a bit of something for me. It is a pleasant read, but I felt it lacked depth and detail. However, if you are wanting something cute and simple as well as romantic pick this one up.*I liked that this book has alternating chapters told in the now and the before. It flashes back and forth in time. The before chapters relate the events of one magical night when Ella and her two friends along with Matt agree to hang out and say yes to everything. What follows is a crazy adventure with lots of sparks as Matt and Ella fall in love. The Now chapters follow Matt and Ella as they are reunited after their break up a few months ago. I enjoyed the format, and I liked trying to piece together the before and the now.*Matt is one of the bright spots in the book. There is just something about a shy, nerdy guy who has a habit of picking up scraps of paper. Matt is adorable and endearing, and he is hard to resist.*The romance is nice, even though I thought it felt like insta love. Still it was easy to see how two people meeting on a magical summer night could quickly fall in love. In the now chapters there is a the possibility of a second chance romance, the question is will Ella be brave enough to snatch up the opportunity or is she too damaged by the past?*The book ends a bit open ended, but it ends on a high note with plenty of optimism for the future. I closed the book satisfied with the way things played out.And The Not So Much:*What really held this book for me was that I never got a run down on what happened when Ella and Matt split. Did he just leave town without saying goodbye or did he leave with the promise of staying in touch or did he even say anything before disappearing? Whatever the case, he left and he didn't contact Ella anymore. I needed to know the details regarding how he left, as I felt like this was a big and important part of the story. For me, I wanted more in the past than the one night when Ella and Matt fell in love.*Furthermore, once Matt reveals the reasons for leaving, I didn't buy it. Basically it revolved around some family issues. I thought the explanation was weak. There was no reason why he couldn't have called or emailed. This was a big fail in my opinion. I didn't like that he wasn't honest with Ella. If he really cared for her, he should have told her the truth when he left. She would have understood.*There are two romances in this book. The other centers around Ella's friends, Meg and Jake. Their romance is an absolute train wreck. It is a relationship full of constant bickering, break ups and make ups all because Jake can't stop flirting with other girls. Meg and Jake fight all the time, and Jake shows little respect for Meg. I had no patience for the two of them and their ridiculous relationship. Meg should have kicked him to the curb long ago and gotten herself some self respect.*I think the reason this book didn't work for me was I just didn't feel the emotion or connect with the romances. I think it all stems from the fact that I didn't believe the reasons for Matt leaving, and I couldn't stand the constant animosity between Jake and Meg.*A word of caution this book is best suited for older readers as there is underage drinking and smoking and adult language.The Night We Said Yes is another YA contemporary that fails to stand out in the sea of YA romances. Even though this is presented as a sweet, light and fluffy story, I thought it lacked emotion and depth. Still if you aren't a picky reader and you want a cute romance, give this a try. I would recommend borrowing it or checking it out from the library.I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.Posted@Rainy Day Ramblings.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. it held the kind of whimsical adrenaline that comes from a perfect summer night By Breanna & Lacey When I saw The Night We Said Yes, I immediately knew that I wanted to read it. The cover punched me square in the chest with nostalgia and I wanted to rip open the edges and squeeze myself in with them. Sadly, I couldn’t do that… but hey, at least I could still read the book. I was pleasantly surprised to find that reading Ella’s story was the very same as sinking myself into her world.I don’t know how to write a review that does this book justice. I read it in December of 2014, but I still remember it by heart. I get a weird fuzzy feeling in the pit of my stomach when I think about it. The setting of this book was seamless and even though it was absolutely contemporary, it held the kind of whimsical adrenaline that comes from a perfect summer night. The invincibility, the love, the amazement, everything that comes from experiencing a night like this one crashed out of this book in waves, and left me feeling elated, like I was 17 years old again. To me, that’s what contemporary books are all about.Our main heroine, Ella, is one of the most likable girls I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. She was funny, and she was sweet. She was observant and more than anything, she was interesting. Her voice was sharp and impossible to ignore. Matt, who’s so much more than just Ella’s love interest, made my heart ache and my tummy flip. He was adorable and ideal without being too much.My favorite part of this book was the supporting characters. Yes, supporting. Not background. Meg and Jake, Ella’s best friend and her on-and-off boyfriend, were pertinent arts of Ella’s story. She and Meg’s friendship was beautiful. It’s the kind of friendship every girl dreams of having: honest, invincible, loyal, and above all else, most important. Meg was invariably the most important person in Ella’s life, no matter how much she loved Matt, and that’s… I don’t even have words for it. Meg and Ella’s friendship was the best part of this book, hands down. Jake comes across as a little bit of a jackass sometimes, but he and Meg’s relationship was realistic to me. There are couples like that: the ones that argue all the time, never seem to agree, love to push each other’s buttons, but ultimately, they just can’t be apart. I would pay a shameful amount of money for a sequel focusing on Meg and Jake, honestly.Overall, there was a hidden depth to all of these characters that unfolds naturally throughout the story, and you don’t even realize it’s happening until you find yourself crying and not wanting to go to sleep because you have to know what happens next. The story is adorable but it’s more than that, too. It’s beautiful and complex but subtle, realistic. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s a must read, honestly. You don’t want to miss out on this.Anyone who loved Fueled by Ramen, All Time Low, and all of those early 2000s glory days will swoon to death over this book, I think. I would especially recommend it to people who liked This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales, Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys) by Amy Spalding, and The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp.
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