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Andi's ABCs
Andi's ABCs rated it 14 years ago
Good quick read. It was one of thosr books that took no time to get through, but at the end you wish it was longer so it didn't feel so rushed at parts. Honestly my heart broke for Colt and the fact that he was grieving alone, but it also yerned to get to know him a little better. I felt like we k...
I Am Carina And I Speak For The Books!
Colt is dealing with the struggle to mourn Julia after being secretly with her for a year. No one knows this and its killing him to act unaffected. Until Julia's brother, Michael, hands him Julia's diary. Which is written to him.Colt thinks he will find answers in her diary and that by the time he f...
Wee Shubba's World
Wee Shubba's World rated it 14 years ago
I bought this because it was on my recommendations on Amazon UK. It sounds really interesting and I really loved the cover so I was sold. Even though I did find it good I was slightly disapointed.The Secret Year is told from the main character, Colt's point of view. And it show him trying to deal wi...
Manga Maniac Cafe
Manga Maniac Cafe rated it 14 years ago
Not sure how I feel about this one. Didn't feel connected to Colt at all, but that fits his character to a T. His inability to express his feelings kept me from liking him. Full review and rating to follow
Books With Bite
Books With Bite rated it 15 years ago
The Secret year is one book that I enjoyed being on in the secret. Colt for a whole year dated Julia while she was with another guy. Suddenly with her death, Colt not sure how he should react.I felt so sad for Colt. He was hurting and yet he could not even show it. He was in pain and was upset over...
anthrbookjunkie
anthrbookjunkie rated it 15 years ago
Let me start by saying, I like Jennifer Hubbard’s writing style. It flows well, and you get through it rather quickly. Unfortunately, that’s where my praise for this book ends.As I sit here mulling over the book, and trying to squash my disappointment in order to keep this review as light as possib...
The Reading Date
The Reading Date rated it 15 years ago
The Secret Year is a bittersweet debut novel by Jennifer Hubbard. This book tells the story of Colt, a high school student who had a secret relationship with Julia. Julia suddenly dies in a car accident and Colt must grieve in secret since no one knew about their relationship. Colt and Julia's rela...
Katie's Book Blog!!
Katie's Book Blog!! rated it 15 years ago
Amazing! That is the first word that pops into my head to describe The Secret Year. I'm sure there are plenty of others that I could think of but that is the first word that comes to me. The Secret Year was an absolutely brilliant book.The Secret Year is the story of Colt Morrissey, a guy from the f...
katethebookmonsters
katethebookmonsters rated it 15 years ago
The Secret Year is an incredible moving and powerful novel that will take your breath away. Hubbard has this amazing skill of making the reader feel as if they are apart of the novel. By the time I finished this novel, I was blissfully overwhelmed with all the emotions and realism that Hubbard uses....
Karin's Book Nook
Karin's Book Nook rated it 15 years ago
Julia died in a car accident on Labor Day on her way home from a party. Colt heard about it through the grapevine.Colt and Julia had been seeing each other secretly for a year. They'd met regularly most Friday nights and spent the time alone talking, laughing and making love. Even though he wante...
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