It was a hot summer day when I met him on the construction site next to my parents’ house. Under the sweat and dirt, Manning Sutter was as handsome as the sun was bright. He was older, darker, experienced. I wore a smiley-face t-shirt and had never even been kissed. Yet we saw something in each other that would link us in ways that couldn’t be broken…no matter how hard we tried.I loved Manning … loved Manning before I knew the meaning of the word. I was too young, he said. I would wait. Through all the carefully-chosen words hiding what we knew to be true, through his struggle to keep me innocent, and through infinitely-starry nights—I would wait. But I’d learn that life isn’t always fair. That no matter how much you achieve, none of it matters if you suffer the heartbreak that comes with falling for someone you can never have. Because even though I saw Manning first, that didn’t matter. My older sister saw him next.
Book one in an epic, three-book saga of forbidden love.
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I’ve had this book in my tbr for a while but, I never got a chance to read it. Until now.
While I read this book in one sitting, I didn’t really get all the hype. Lake was a very immature child playing at maturity. Tiffany was just plain irritating. And, Manning, well, he wasn’t bad at all. I feel with these two walking disaster sisters he got dealt a very crappy hand.
I did enjoy the author’s writing and I am curious enough to read the rest in the series, if only to see if Lake and Manning get their HEA and Tiffany gets a real large dose if reality. So, overall a good read, 3.95 star rating.
This book was so good that I paid for the 2nd book in the series just to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to find out.
I keep getting sucked in with each book! i can’t wait to see what happens between Manning and Lake!!!
Unfinished story…have to buy part two
What an extraordinary beginning to this epic three-book saga about forbidden love. Jessica Hawkins has managed to take her readers back to the 1990’s in this emotionally captivating story and reintroduce us to things like Pearl Jam and Pink Floyd. I literally felt as if I was transported back in time and was experiencing all the things Lake and Manning had. I just finished this book super early this morning (around 4:30am if we’re being accurate) when I should’ve been sleeping after a LONG day of work. But I WANTED to, no I NEEDED to finish this story before my mind would allow me to go to sleep.
After reading the first book, Something in the Way — which ended in a Cliffhanger of course — all I can say is that Jessica Hawkins has successfully left me in a trance and gave me the most epic book hanger ever. If I could have given this story a THOUSAND STARS, I would have without a doubt. I just have one question – IS IT MAY YET? I know, I know that it’s only three months away but I NEED the second book like yesterday! Can’t we just fast-forward the clock three months ahead? PLEASE!
If you haven’t been fortunate enough to have read a story from the extraordinary and talented Jessica Hawkins yet, Something in the Way, would be the perfect introduction to her amazing writing style and character development.
Am in the middle of her 2nd book. Can’t put it down. Great characters and story. I give a book 3 chapters, if it doesn’t interest me then I move on to the next one. Lake and Manning are amazing. You will love them too! I will read the whole series.
Series
Loved the book. Bought the rest of the series.
I’ve enjoyed this series so far. Can’t wait for the latest installment coming out soon. Hope it’s available via KU.
Jessica Hawkins outdid herself again. This is the first book in a series. Phenomenal writing! Jessica Hawkins is an one-click author.
Little weird. Did not finish.
Where do I even begin with this story. It was spectacular. Would give it 6 stars if I could. I know it will be a book I think about for a long time. A story of characters who meet by chance, share unforgettable experiences and change the course of each other’s lives.
I couldn’t shake the feeling that even though I’d met Manning first, for some reason Tiffany thought he belonged to her.
The innocent coming of age story that Lake’s character goes through really resonated with me. Her internal dialogue was so beautifully written my chest hurt for most of the book. I had to regularly close it and just think on her words. Her naivety and awakening sexuality reminded me of the purest of teenage emotions.
He ran a thumb over the head of the stuffed toy, his knuckles brushing the neckline of my shirt, the top curve of my breast. He didn’t seem to notice, but I shivered. “You cold, Birdy?”
The chapters told from Manning’s POV were perfect in ensuring the reader was able to understand the dilemma he faced and how truly good he was. His role in the story is a complex one and my feelings about him fluctuated throughout the book. There were moments I wanted to hug him and moments I wanted to shake him.
“I’m saying what I feel for her comes from an innocent place. I would never hurt her. If anything, I wanted . . . I want to protect her. To keep her pure.”
Tiffany is a character that many will not like – there were times I wanted to punch her in the face, but there were also moments when I felt compassion for her. Feeling second best is never nice.
“I’ll take you home after this,” I said. “Wouldn’t want your dad to worry.” “He wouldn’t,” she said softly, looking up at the sky. “Not about me.” I got the feeling this was the real Tiffany.
I don’t want to say too much so that I don’t give away the plot but be prepared for plenty of pure teenage angst, innocent first loves and an ending that will leave you wanting to throw your book/Kindle across the room. I cannot wait for book two.
Book 1 this will leave you hanging!
not sure i liked this book. i don’t like that the girl is 16 and that her sister is after him because she likes him. twisted if you ask me. not sure i want to read the others.
Enjoyed the story line.
I read the series and loved the story!
You’ll never regret starting this epic love story with something in the way.
Just hang on tight and keep going because it’s all worth it.
This is the type of book (trilogy) that I want to tell everyone about, but at the same time I want to keep it my little secret. I have been keeping an eye on this series since the moment I read the blurb. I knew I HAD to read it, but knowing it was going to be a three book series, I held off until closer to the release of the third and final book, MOVE THE STARS (out October 23, 2017). And after finishing book 1, SOMETHING IN THE WAY in mere days, I am glad I waited because if I had to wait more than a month for the final book, I might not survive. This book had me in an emotional rollercoaster. I was mentally brought back to my youth remembering what it was like to have my first crush/love. All the hormones and feelings running rampant within me back then. If we could bottle up and sell that feeling, this book would be it. All the goodness and naivetés that comes with youth and growing up is what this book is about. In its simplest form, this book captured innocence to a T.
SOMETHING IN THE WAY was my very first Jessica Hawkins novel and I AM HOOKED, line and sinker. Jessica shot for the stars with this story and she made it. Manning and Lake’s story is emotional and compelling from beginning to end. It is a powerful love story that has the reader rooting from the beginning for this unlikely relationship. These two are truly destined to be together…just not now. This novel was forbidden at its finest. Their relationship was unattainable, but yet impossible to resist. This was a story about meeting “the one” too soon. It was about overcoming fears and learning how strong you are in doing so. It was about figuring out what YOU want in life, not what others want FOR you. It’s about growing up, but yet preserving your innocence. It was about finding your light.
I do want to say one thing…the blurb implies that this could be a love-triangle, but I never once felt it could be labeled that. It is hard to explain without giving spoilers, but YES, there is three people “involved” in this story, but not in that way. The method in which Jessica Hawkins writes this story is absolutely exceptional and I never once wondered WHO was going to end up with who. “He couldn’t tell me we’d be together one day, but he had to know the truth. You can’t move the stars. Manning and I were inevitable.” –Lake.
I would recommend this book to all angst-romance lovers! This story will have you bursting with emotions and grips you from beginning to end! I am planning to dive right into book 2, SOMEBODY ELSE’S SKY now!!
**Note: This DOES end on a cliffhanger
10 stars!
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5 WE HAD THIS STARS!!
Jessica Hawkins! What. Have. You. Done. To. Me?!?!
This book? ALL. THE. DEADS. What the HELL am I going to do with my life now? I read this book in ONE sitting. It’s not something I do very often. I only moved from the spot where I was reading once. ONCE. To grab a quick bowl of cereal for dinner. And to go relieve my poor bladder. I just couldn’t stop. After I finished this book I had a hard time sleeping. I can’t stop thinking about these characters, and I’m exhausted. And now I sit here trying to come up with the words to write my review. It’s hard. So damn hard. That’s when you know you’ve read something special. Epic. Magical. Unforgettable.
I fear for what’s to come for Manning and Lake. God these two stole my heart. Manning is such a good guy. A man who is tortured by his past. He loves and cares with all that he is and just wants to do what’s right for everyone. Lake is so innocent and has such a beautiful soul. I wanted to wrap my arms around her so many times. Wrap my arms around them both. These two are soul mates. I can feel it. They are stars in the sky. I want them to be. Just be. Together. But I know it’s going to be a long and heart wrenching journey. I trust that whatever Jessica creates for these characters will be devastating and mind blowing.
The reason I love Jessica’s writing so much is that she MAKES. YOU. FEEL. Happiness. Sadness. Lust. Love. Fear. Anger. Heart ache and heart break. Basically? Every emotion possible. She has this way of making you fall utterly and completely into her story. You feel like you are experiencing every emotion her characters are going through. Her stories are all consuming, and Lake and Manning’s star-crossed love story is going to break me. Hell I am broken. I think it will only get worse. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Something In The Way is truly one of the most emotional forbidden romances I have read in a long time. I am so invested in this story, I cannot even. Manning and Lake own me. And so does Jessica. She made me her bitch. I’m at her mercy. I can’t wait to see what kind of heart crushing journey I’m going to be taken on with the next two books. This series is going to be something special. I can feel it.
Was hooked. Read the series. Waiting on the newest tomorrow!